Abstract: A method and morphologically adaptable apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilization of the membrane physical electrical integrity further comprising a method for using quadripolar, circular, center charged, energy balanced magnetic device in a four (4) magnet array of alternating polarity in which the magnetic poles are in multiple planes and are separated by a predetermined distance which provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence on all adjacent poles to suppress the firing of action potentials of mammalian sensory neurons. The method and apparatus further provides a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of various disorders that can be focused at the site of pain or edema to deliver a gradient in the magnetic field to prevent or reduce charge flow.

Abstract: Drill string flow control valves and more particularly, drill string flow control valves for prevention of u-tubing of fluid flow in drill strings are provided. Drill string flow control valves may comprise a valve housing, a valve sleeve axially movable within a valve housing from a closed position to an open position, a piston axially movable within said valve housing and bearing against the valve sleeve, a biasing mechanism for biasing the valve sleeve into the closed position, a static pressure port for actuating said piston utilizing internal fluid pressure within said valve and a plurality of dynamic pressure ports for allowing a differential pressure to be exerted on the valve sleeve during dynamic flow conditions. The differential pressure exerted on the valve sleeve may be the result of an upstream pressure and a downstream pressure during fluid flow through said valve.

Abstract: A system for detecting, reporting and responding to network node-level occurrences on a network-wide level includes one or more first mobile agents, each of the one or more first mobile agents is hosted by one of a plurality of nodes in the network. An event detection system communicates network event information associated with an event detected at one or more of the nodes in the network to the one or more first mobile agents, and a reporting system disseminates from the one or more first mobile agents information describing the detected event to one or more other nodes.

Abstract: A multi-layer device suitable for thermal cycling is set forth. The device is particularly suitable for performing a polymerase chain reaction (PCR). One embodiment includes a first layer (18), a second layer (20) adjacent to the first layer, and a third layer (22) adjacent to the second layer opposite the first layer. A continuous channel (54) is formed within the first layer (18), the second layer (20), and the third layer (22). The continuous channel (54) has a plurality of cycle segments, each of the cycle segments comprises a first portion (58) disposed within the first layer (18), a second portion (62) disposed within the third layer (22), and a third portion (66) disposed within the second layer (20). An integral or separate temperature source or sources (14), (16) may be provided to maintain the first layer (18) at a first temperature and the third layer (22) at a second temperature.

Abstract: A method and morphologically adaptable apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilization of the membrane physical electrical integrity further comprising a method for using quadripolar, circular, center charged, energy balanced magnetic device in a four (4) magnet array of alternating polarity in which the magnetic poles are in multiple planes and are separated by a predetermined distance which provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence on all adjacent poles to suppress the firing of action potentials of mammalian sensory neurons. The method and apparatus further provides a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of various disorders that can be focused at the site of pain or edema to deliver a gradient in the magnetic field to prevent or reduce charge flow.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retrofitting semiconductor chip performance analysis tools with full-chip thermal analysis capabilities is provided. One embodiment of a novel method for performing performance analysis of a semiconductor chip design includes receiving at least one input calculated in accordance with an actual (e.g., purposefully calculated rather than assumed or estimated) temperature of a semiconductor device and/or an interconnects in the semiconductor ship design. This input is then used to assess at least one temperature-dependent performance parameter of the semiconductor chip design.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for full-chip thermal analysis of semiconductor chip designs is provided. One embodiment of a novel method for performing thermal analysis of a semiconductor chip design comprises receiving at least one input relating to a semiconductor chip design to be analyzed. The input is then processed to produce a three-dimensional thermal model of the semiconductor chip design. In another embodiment, thermal analysis of the semiconductor chip design is performed by calculating power dissipated by transistors and interconnects included in the semiconductor chip design and distributing power dissipated by the interconnects.

Abstract: Drill string flow control valves and more particularly, drill string flow control valves for prevention of u-tubing of fluid flow in drill strings are provided. Drill string flow control valves may comprise a valve housing, a valve sleeve axially movable within a valve housing from a closed position to an open position, a biasing mechanism for biasing the valve sleeve into the closed position, and a plurality of pressure ports for allowing a differential pressure to be exerted on the valve sleeve. The differential pressure exerted on the valve sleeve may be the result of an upstream pressure and a downstream pressure. By allowing a differential pressure resulting from a fluid flow to act on the valve sleeve, u-tubing in a drill string can be prevented or substantially reduced. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A pitch plow and a method of controlling an elevation of a cutting edge of a pitch plow having a frame and a shank that is pivotally mounted to the frame, with the shank defining a cutting edge includes a control system that controls an elevation of the cutting edge. The control system includes a hydraulic control between the shank and the frame to pivotally adjust the shank and an electronic control to control the hydraulic actuator. The electronic control includes a processor and first and second sensors. The processor produces an output that adjusts the hydraulic control in a manner that controls the elevation of the cutting edge. The first sensor may measure GNS location and provides a GNS location input to the processor. The second sensor may measure orientation of said shank and provides a shank orientation input to the processor.

Abstract: A stretcher pad for use with a stretcher in transporting a body from one location to at least another location in a generally horizontal position. The stretcher pad may improve pressure distribution to the body being transported by the stretcher. The stretcher generally comprises a wheeled frame for rolling the stretcher over a surface and transporting the body from one location to at least another location. A generally elongate pad is supported by the wheeled frame for receiving the body in a generally horizontal position on the stretcher. A pressure management insert is disposed at least partly within the pad for supporting at least part of a trunk of the body on the stretcher.

Abstract: A thermally aware design automation suite integrates system-level thermal awareness into the design of semiconductor chips. A thermal analysis engine performs fine-grain thermal simulations of the semiconductor chip based on thermal models and boundary conditions for all thermally significant structures in the chip and the adjacent system that impact the temperature of the semiconductor chip. The thermally aware design automation suite uses the simulations of the thermal analysis engine to repair or otherwise modify the thermally significant structures to equalize temperature variations across the chip, impose specified design assertions on selected portions of the chip, and verify overall chip performance and reliability over designated operating ranges and manufacturing variations. The thermally significant structures are introduced or modified via one or more of: change in number, change in location, and change in material properties.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for normalizing thermal gradients over semiconductor chip designs is provided. One embodiment of a novel method for normalizing an expected thermal gradient includes determining a location of the thermal gradient in the semiconductor chip design and inserting at least one supplemental heat source into the semiconductor chip design such that the thermal gradient is normalized by heat dissipated by the supplemental heat source.

Abstract: A continuous process for the separate recovery of TNT and RDX from a mixture of TNT and RDX. The mixture is introduced into a first vessel wherein TNT is separated from the RDX by use of a solvent that is effective for dissolving TNT but not RDX. The TNT in solvent is passed to a separation stage wherein the solvent is recovered a recycled to the first vessel. A slurry of RDX and water are passed to a second vessel where the water is displaced with a desensitizing agent for desensitizing RDX.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and associated methods to produce analgesia in a mammal by providing an electrical nerve stimulus utilizing a pulsed input of low level electrical current, wherein the level of current is measurable with the measurements utilized to at least adjust the strength of the current according to selected parameters. Additionally, the use of magnets to produce a magnetic field to further control chronic and acute pain. In exemplary implementations, the apparatus maintains continuous monitoring of the electrical characteristics of TENS at the site of input and output, and the electrical input can be modified during treatment to obtain desired electrical input.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for modeling and thermal analysis of semiconductor chip designs is provided. One embodiment of a novel method for performing thermal testing of a semiconductor chip design includes calculating full-chip temperatures over the semiconductor chip design (e.g., to identify steep thermal gradients) and modeling the full-chip temperatures in accordance with a geometric multi-grid technique. The geometric multi-grid technique is tailored to determine temperatures within the semiconductor chip design based at least in part on the physical attributes or geometry of the design.

Abstract: A method and system of placement of a magnetic field flux field generator in fitment which creates a specific effect of three dimensional field gradient to alter the charge distribution on living membranes in order to establish normal physiological functioning of damaged tissue.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing cooling system performance using full-chip thermal analysis of semiconductor chip designs is provided. One embodiment of a novel method for optimizing the cooling of an electronic system incorporating at least one semiconductor chip includes receiving full-chip temperature data for the semiconductor chip(s) and configuring the cooling system for dissipating heat from the electronic system in accordance with the full-chip temperature data.

Abstract: A method and morphologically adaptable apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilization of the membrane physical electrical integrity further comprising a method for using quadripolar, circular, center charged, energy balanced magnetic device in a four (4) magnet array of alternating polarity in which the magnetic poles are in multiple planes and are separated by a predetermined distance which provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence on all adjacent poles to suppress the firing of action potentials of mammalian sensory neurons. The method and apparatus further provides a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of various disorders that can be focused at the site of pain or edema to deliver a gradient in the magnetic field to prevent or reduce charge flow.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for using full-chip thermal analysis of semiconductor chip designs to compute thermal conductivity is disclosed. One embodiment of a novel method for analyzing the conductivity of a semiconductor chip design that comprises a plurality of physical layers includes defining at least one thermal layer within the plurality of physical layers, where the thermal layer(s) represents a variance in thermal conductivity relative to a remainder of the semiconductor chip design, and computing a thermal conductivity of the thermal layer(s). As the thermal layer(s) represents variances in thermal conductivity over the semiconductor chip design, the thermal layer(s) does not necessarily correspond one-to-one to the physical layers of the semiconductor chip design. Thus, the thermal conductivities within the semiconductor chip design can be computed from the thermal layers.

Abstract: A process for accessing and defusing munitions using fluid jet technology containing abrasive material and recovering the abrasive. The explosive material can also be removed from the munition casing by fluid jet technology, after the munition has been defused.