Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide improved patterned X-ray emitting targets as well as X-ray sources that include patterned X-ray emitting targets as well as X-ray reflectance scatterometry (XRS) systems and also including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) systems and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) systems which employ such X-ray emitting targets.

Abstract: A measurement system is presented configured for integration with a processing equipment for applying optical measurements to a structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new separator device (30) and a new cup (10) comprising a separator device, wherein the separator device (30) and the cup (10) with the separator device are configured for separation of at least one undesired and/or unhealthy drink substance, such as, but not limited to, e.g. coffee fat, diterpenes, cafestol and kahweol.

Abstract: A system to characterize a film layer within a measurement box is disclosed. The system obtains a first mixing fraction corresponding to a first X-ray beam, the mixing fraction represents a fraction of the first X-ray beam inside a measurement box of a wafer sample, the measurement box represents a bore structure disposed over a substrate and having a film layer disposed inside the bore structure. The system obtains a contribution value for the measurement box corresponding to the first X-ray beam, the contribution value representing a species signal outside the measurement box that contributes to a same species signal inside the measurement box. The system obtains a first measurement detection signal corresponding to a measurement of the measurement box using the first X-ray beam. The system determines a measurement value of the film layer based on the first measurement detection signal, the contribution value, and the first mixing fraction.

Abstract: Shrimp processing apparatus to peel shrimp along with methods for peeling shrimp are described herein. The shrimp processing apparatus may be provided in systems including one or more processing stations configured to peel individual shrimp, where peeling may involve removal of shell segments on the dorsal surfaces of the shrimp abdomen and/or removal of pleopods/swimmerets on the ventral surfaces of the shrimp abdomen and, optionally, separation of shell segments. The processing systems and methods may, in one or more embodiments, include apparatus for and methods of measuring the shrimp.

Abstract: A polymer processing aid (PPA) reduces melt defects in extruded polyolefins in the absence of fluoropolymers. The polymer processing aid comprises a polyalkylene glycol such as a polyethylene glycol together with a high pressure low density polyethylene (LDPE) and reduces melt defects well in a thermoplastic polyolefin such as a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE).

Abstract: Provided is an electrode catheter whose movable shape has a high reproducibility even when the load changes, and has a high degree of freedom in corresponding to the shape of a measurement site.

Abstract: An energy delivery system includes an RF synthesizer circuit configured to generate an RF electric signal and a preamplification stage operably coupled to the RF synthesizer circuit. The preamplification stage has at least one attenuator. A board controller is operably coupled to the attenuator of the preamplification stage that is configured to modify a gain setting of the attenuator. An output connection is configured to provide a low-power signal or a high-power signal based on at least the RF electric signal and the gain setting. The low-power signal or high-power signal is provided to an RF applicator configured to couple an alternating RF electric field to animal tissue.

Abstract: A polyethylene homopolymer composition comprises: a first ethylene homopolymer having a density, d1 of from 0.943 to 0.975 g/cm3, a melt index, I21 of from 0.01 to 10 g/10 min, and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 3.0; and a second ethylene homopolymer having a density, d2 of from 0.950 to 0.985 g/cm3, a melt index, I22 of at least 500 g/10 min, and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 3.0; wherein the ratio of the melt index, I22 of the second ethylene homopolymer to the melt index, I21 of the first ethylene homopolymer is at least 50. The polyethylene homopolymer compositions which may be nucleated have a weight average molecular weight, Mw of ?75,000, a high load melt index, I21 of at least 200 g/10 min, a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of from 4.0 to 12.0 and may be usefully employed in molding applications, such as, for example, in compression molded closures.

Abstract: A polyethylene homopolymer composition comprises: a first ethylene homopolymer having a density, d1 of from 0.930 to 0.975 g/cm3, a melt index, I21 of from 0.01 to 10 g/10 min, and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 2.5; and a second ethylene homopolymer having a density, d2 of from 0.945 to 0.980 g/cm3, a melt index, I22 of at least 1.0 g/10 min, and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 2.5; wherein melt index, I22 of the second ethylene homopolymer is greater than the melt index, I21 of the first ethylene homopolymer. The polyethylene homopolymer compositions which may be nucleated have a weight average molecular weight, Mw of ?75,000, a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 4.0 and may be usefully employed in molding applications, such as, for example, in compression molded closures.

Abstract: A water vapor filtration and delivery system having a water inlet coupled to a source of water, a pump for pumping an amount of water from the water inlet, a filtration unit connected to the water inlet that removes all contaminants larger than 50 nanometers, and a nozzle having an outlet orifice for distributing the filtered water vapor into a stream of air. The water vapor filtration and delivery system includes a locator module coupled to a plenum or a wall of an air duct and having a base plate attached to the plenum, a locator plate removably attached to the base plate, and at least one hand bolt. There is a flexible hose between the filtration unit and the locator module configured to transfer water from the filtration unit to the locator module and a rigid pipe between the locator plate and the nozzle.

Abstract: An REPP may include a renewable energy source (RES), a first meter associated with a first load, a second meter associated with a second load, a first ESS electrically coupled to the RES and the first meter, a second ESS electrically coupled to the RES and the first meter through a switch, and a controller configured to set a first charge/discharge for the first ESS and a second charge/discharge for the second ESS such that the REPP delivers power to the first load longer than the RES produces power, in response to a trigger condition, actuate the switch such that the second ESS is electrically coupled to the second meter, and set a fourth charge/discharge for the second ESS such that the second ESS maintains a portion of its charge in reserve for the second load.

Abstract: First and second pluralities of residual elements useable to reconstruct first and second respective parts of a representation of a signal are obtained. A transformation operation is performed to generate at least one correlation element. The transformation operation involves at least one residual element in the first plurality and at least one residual element in the second plurality. The at least one correlation element is dependent on an extent of correlation between the at least one residual element in the first plurality and the at least one residual element in the second plurality. The transformation operation is performed prior to the at least one correlation element being encoded.

Abstract: An REPP may include a renewable energy source (RES), a first meter associated with a first load, a second meter associated with a second load, a first ESS electrically coupled to the RES and the first meter, a second ESS electrically coupled to the RES and the first meter through a switch, and a controller configured to set a first charge/discharge for the first ESS and a second charge/discharge for the second ESS such that the REPP delivers power to the first load longer than the RES produces power, in response to a trigger condition, actuate the switch such that the second ESS is electrically coupled to the second meter, and set a fourth charge/discharge for the second ESS such that the second ESS maintains a portion of its charge in reserve for the second load.

Abstract: An actuation and traction system for a pedal-actuated electric vehicle like electric bicycle, electric tricycle, or electric quadricycle comprises an electric motor, a transmission comprising an epicyclic device and a variable speed drive actuated independently of the pedals wherein the variable speed drive comprises an actuator that discretizes the ratio, and two expandable pulleys wherein the transmission of the motion occurs through a cascade of gears adapted to obtain the desired transformation ratio between the electric motor that rotates at high speed, and the pinion that actuates the chain for transmitting motion to the wheel of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for plasma treatment of an implant prior to installing the implant in a live subject is provided. The apparatus comprises an activation device and a portable container detachable from the activation device. The portable container comprises a closed compartment containing the implant immersed in a fluid, and the activation device comprises a slot configured to receive the portable container. The activation device further comprises an electrical circuit configured to be electrically associated with at least one electrode and configured to provide to the at least one electrode electric power suitable for applying a plasma generating electric field in the closed compartment, when the portable container is disposed in the slot. A container suitable for providing plasma treatment to a silicone implant and a method for preparing an implant for implantation surgery are also provided.

Abstract: The door sill includes a sill deck and a rail carrier assembly having a function of height adjustment. The rail carrier assembly is configured on the sill deck. The rail carrier assembly includes a rail cap, a rail carrier, an adjustment nut and an adjustment screw. The rail cap is snapped onto an upper end of the rail carrier. A groove is formed in the sill deck for the rail carrier to fit in. A nut installation hole is formed in the rail carrier. The adjustment nut is assembled at the nut installation hole, and is in threaded fit with the adjustment screw. The adjustment screw drives the adjustment nut to move up or down in an axial direction of the adjustment screw through rotation, thereby altering the height of the rail carrier fitted in the groove and altering the height of the rail cap.

Abstract: A first value of a first data element in a first set of data elements is obtained, the first set of data elements being based on a first time sample of a signal. A second value of a second data element in a second set of data elements is obtained, the second set of data elements being based on a second, later time sample of the signal. A measure of similarity is derived between the first value and the second value. Based on the derived measure, a quantisation parameter useable in performing quantisation on data based on the first time sample of the signal is determined. Output data is generated using the quantisation parameter.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyethylene film structure comprises at least three layers, including a core layer, wherein the core layer comprises: i) from 50 to 99.5 weight percent of a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a density of greater than 0.940 g/cm3; and ii) from 0.5 to 50 weight percent of a second polyethylene which is a polyethylene homopolymer composition having a density of at least 0.950 g/cm3; wherein the polyethylene homopolymer composition further comprises a nucleating agent or a mixture of nucleating agents. The biaxially oriented film has very good optical properties.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rudbeckia plant having flat, yellow-orange colored ray florets, a medium, upright habit, and excellent vigor.