Abstract: A scaled MOSFET device of the present invention comprises a shallow-trench-isolation structure being formed on a semiconductor substrate; a conductive-gate structure having a pair of second conductive sidewall spacers formed over each inner sidewall of a gate region and on a first conductive layer and first raised field-oxide layers for forming an implant region in a central portion of a channel and a planarized third conductive layer for forming a salicide-gate structure or a polycide-gate structure; a buffer-dielectric layer being formed over each sidewall of the conductive-gate structure for forming lightly-doped source/drain diffusion regions; a first sidewall dielectric spacer being formed over each sidewall of the buffer-dielectric layers for forming heavily-doped source/drain diffusion regions; and a second sidewall dielectric spacer being formed over each sidewall of the first sidewall dielectric spacers for forming a self-aligned silicidation contact over each of the heavily-doped source/drain diffus

Abstract: A chair having a swingable chair back with a top pivot includes a frame having laterally spaced first and second uprights. A back having upper and lower ends is attached to the frame. Also attached to the frame adjacent the lower end of the back is a seat. A pivot assembly couples the first and second uprights to the back and permits pivoting of the back about a substantially horizontal pivot axis. The pivot axis projects laterally of the back and is positioned in the vicinity of the upper end of the back. A biasing device cooperates with the back and normally urges the lower portion of the back forwardly away from a rearward position.

Abstract: Sharing information between a host computer system and a peripheral computer system. Conduit programs running simultaneously on the host computer system synchronize information between the two computer systems. The conduits initiate multiple interleaved requests to transfer information across a single communication link between the two computer systems. Thus, the conduits initiate time multiplex transfers across the single communication link. In general, one or more conduits can perform a non-transfers task while another conduit can simultaneously perform a transfer over the host-peripheral communication link.

Abstract: The nanometer-gate MOSFET device of the present invention comprises a shallow-trench-isolation structure; a pair of second conductive sidewall spacers being formed over each inner sidewall of a gate region and on a portion of a first conductive layer and a first raised field-oxide layers for forming an implant region in a central portion of a channel; a buffer-oxide layer being formed over each sidewall of the gate region for forming lightly-doped source/drain diffusion regions; a first sidewall dielectric spacer being formed over each sidewall of the buffer-oxide layers for forming heavily-doped source/drain diffusion regions; a second sidewall dielectric spacer being formed over each sidewall of the first sidewall dielectric spacers for forming a metal-silicide layer over each of heavily-doped source/drain diffusion regions; and a highly conductive-gate structure being formed in the gate region.

Abstract: Described herein is a photocurable resin composition for stereolithography comprising (a) a photocurable component, liquid at room temperature and comprising a photopolymerizable substance selected from monomers, oligomers, dendrimers and polymers and mixtures thereof, (b) at least one photoinitiator compound, and (c) at least one photoactivated color changing compound. The color changing compound can be adapted to go from essentially colorless to a given color, one given color to another or from a given color to colorless. Optionally, the resin composition will also contain component (d), namely at least one reactive silsesquioxanes (POSS).

Abstract: An integrated power unit for use in a bed of a pickup truck. A lower housing is sized to fit between the rear wheel wells of the pickup truck, and opposed upper housings extend over respective opposed sidewalls of the truck bed. The opposed upper housings are adjustable with respect to the lower housing, so that the integrated power unit may be used with various makes and models of pickup trucks. The lower housing contains an internal combustion engine for generating mechanical power, an alternator and electrically driven compressors. Ducting and baffles facilitate air flow and cooling in the lower housing. A fuel tank is formed by one of the upper housings, and a control panel is located in the other upper housing. Connections for electrical power and regulated and unregulated pneumatic power are available at the control panel.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of implementing a touch screen user interface in conjunction with sensors for a computer system. A touchscreen area is provided for accepting text input strokes and for accepting icon manipulation strokes. A sensor is provided adjacent to the touchscreen area for registering sensor actuations from a user. In implementing the user interface, user input strokes are accepted into the touchscreen input area. User input strokes into touchscreen input area are interpreted as text input strokes when the sensor is actuated by the user during the user input strokes. User input strokes into the touchscreen input area are interpreted as icon manipulation strokes and not text input strokes when the sensor is not actuated by the user during the user input strokes.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method for optimizing a quantity of bins used to transfer raw material from a producer to a consumer and to keep inventory at a minimum while optimizing output in a supply and demand manufacturing operation. A method is also provided for optimizing the bin size to keep inventory at a minimum while optimizing output to enhance the economic efficiency of the manufacturing operation.

Abstract: A rotating bath bar and ceiling glass fixture display system including a carousel having a main body portion having an upper surface and an underside for receiving a plurality of glass fixture on upper surface, a main body portion rotating means is mounted to the underside of the main body portion whereby the main body portion rotates about the rotating means. A plurality of the glass fixtures are placed on the main body portion for display.

Abstract: A first pair of axially extending terminals on a high voltage insulation plug designed to mount on an end of a gas discharge lamp are separated from each other by a wall that carries a second pair of axially extending terminals mounted on the wall spaced axially from the first pair, the four terminals are adapted for electrical connection to the gas discharge lamp; and a high voltage insulation socket having four axial passageways each containing an axially movable contact spring biased toward the plug, the terminals and passageways so configured that when the plug is rotated on the socket about a common axis with each terminal axially depressing one of the contacts, protrusions on the second pair can be rotated under shoulders in the socket adjacent to the passageways.

Abstract: A chair having adjustable height arms includes a rigid chair frame having first and second uprights. A back is attached to the chair frame and includes upper and lower ends. A seat is also attached to the chair frame and is adjacent the lower end of the back. Cantilevered to each of the first and second uprights is an arm assembly that projects outwardly therefrom adjacent opposite sides of the seat. Each arm assembly includes a coupling structure that is releasably engaged with a respective upright and is configured to release from the upright when the arm assembly is tilted upward relative to the respective upright to permit the elevational position of the arm assembly to be adjusted.

Abstract: A mouthpiece for a hydration system designed for drinking liquids from that system. The mouthpiece comprises a body having an internal conduit passing through it, the internal conduit having a broad portion provided with a broad opening and a narrow portion provided with a narrow opening, a piston member having a distal portion and a proximal portion, the piston member provided with a passageway passing through it, the passageway having a first opening at the proximal portion and a second opening between the proximal portion and the distal portion. At least a portion of the piston member is inserted in the conduit fitting inside the broad portion while the distal portion of the piston member is adapted to fit inside the narrow portion. The piston member is adapted to coaxially move within the body. The mouthpiece further provided with an O-ring closely encircling the distal portion of the piston member.

Abstract: A shade display assembly wherein a rack is mounted to a preexisting display, such as pegboard, in a retail store or the like. The rack has a post on which a shade can be displayed so that it is viewable from all angles. The post extends through the center ring of the hoop of the shade.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lens cap (40) for a transistor outline package includes the steps of: (a) providing a main part (2) of the lens cap; (b) providing an upper and lower molds (51, 52) and putting the main part into the molds; (c) closing the molds and insert molding a lens part (3). The product lens cap includes the lens part and the hollow main part, which is adapted for receiving optoelectronic components. The formed lens part includes a ball lens (30) and a sprue filling portion (31). The main part defines an opening (23), which includes a ball lens receiving hole (231) and a sprue (232). During the insert molding part of the process, the melted lens part material is injected through an injection hole (53) into the sprue, and then flows into the ball lens receiving hole, assuring good optical quality of the ball lens.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for sharing data among a plurality of users. Included are a plurality of personal digital assistants, or PDA's, each suitable for storing a plurality of personal data sets thereon. Associated therewith is a server including a plurality of server data sets stored thereon. A communication link between the PDA's and the server is adapted for synchronizing the server data sets with the personal data sets in order to obtain the personal data set of one PDA on another PDA, thereby synchronizing the personal data sets between different PDA's. The personal data sets of each of the PDA's have personal identification codes assigned thereto and the server data sets of the server have server identification codes assigned thereto.

Abstract: A system of synchronizing multiple devices utilizing a host system. In one embodiment, the present invention first synchronizes a first device with the host system. Next, the present invention synchronizes a second device with the host system. In so doing, the second device receives all changes which were entered directly into the host system, along with changes from the first device as of the last synchronization between the first device and the host system. If desired, the user may then synchronize the first device with the host system to get the changes from the second device. One embodiment of the present invention allows for any number of devices to be synchronized in this fashion, without having to connect the devices together for a single synchronization. Another embodiment of the present invention allows two devices to perform a pseudo-synchronization process.