Abstract: An edge defining method is employed in the fabrication of narrow electrical patterns for VLSI circuits. The method is particularly employable in the formation of inlay MOSFET transistors having extremely narrow gate widths. The method is also particularly amenable to the fabrication of both symmetrical and non-symmetrical MOSFET devices on the same VLSI circuit chip. The inlay transistor structure is also employed to fabricate NOR and NAND type "ladder" networks and to join vertically and horizontally adjacent semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A method of insulating a field coil of an electric traction motor, comprising the steps of encapsulating the coil in flexible ground insulation, temporarily mounting the insulated coil on a field pole piece, wrapping heat shrinkale material around the perimeter of the insulated coil, said material being so composed, oriented, and applied as to shrink irreversibly, when subsequently heated, in a direction tending to constrict the whole outside perimeter of the insulated coil, attaching the base of the pole piece to a concave surface of the magnet frame of the motor in a manner that compactly clamps the coil between the frame and an overhanging distal end of the pole piece, heating the perimeter wrap so that it shrinks appreciably and tightly binds the underlying ground insulation, thereby counteracting any tendency of the ground insulation to become slack on the outside of the coil when the coil was clamped in place, and filling any remaining voids inside the ground insulation with varnish or resin in a conven

Abstract: A binary data receiver data modulated light signals and applies them to a photodetector for producing electrical data signals which are amplified and applied to a data decision circuit. The data decision circuit compares the instantaneous value of the amplified data signals with a fixed threshold to determine if a logic high or low level is received. A portion of the signal path between the photodetector and the data decision circuit is ac coupled, whereby the moment-to-moment variations of duty cycle of the signal due to the information content of the data causes variations in the peak excursions of the signal which may adversely affect the data decisions or processing of the data. Open-circuit correction of the average value is accomplished by a correction signal generator which receives an ac coupled data sample, and rectifies both positive-going and negative-going excursions relative to ground to produce positive and negative average value signals.

Abstract: A circuit breaker operating mechanism for automated assembly finds application within circuit breakers of different ampere ratings. The circuit breaker contacts are opened and closed by means of a roller connected to the circuit breaker operating handle through a cradle link and a cam arranged on the movable contact carrier. The operating springs, cradle and latch are first assembled to the operating mechanism prior to assembly of the operating mechanism within the breaker housing.

Abstract: A stem couples a fuel injector inlet to a fuel nozzle. The fuel nozzle includes a primary fuel flow portion and a secondary fuel flow portion. The stem includes an input end for receiving a primary fuel flow and a secondary fuel flow from the fuel injector inlet. The stem includes three concentric tubes with the first tube coupling the primary fuel flow from the injector to the primary portion of the nozzle. A second concentric tube couples the secondary fuel flow from the injector to the secondary portion of the nozzle. The primary fuel flow and the secondary fuel flow in the two concentric tubes are nonlinear with respect to the input and output ends of the stem. The third concentric tube provides structural support and an insulating space for the first two concentric tubes. Methods for constructing the stem are provided. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making a floating gate memory cell which relies on control gate to floating gate conduction to charge and discharge the floating gate. The gate oxide and inter-level dielectric thicknesses are independently controlled by using a mask which can compensate for the different substrate and floating gate oxidation rates.

Abstract: A cabinet assembly for a refrigerator having a freezer compartment on top, a fresh food compartment on the bottom and a hot liquid anti-sweat loop. The cabinet assembly outer sheet metal shell has a top panel, side panels and a front face with the front face formed to provide a first U-shaped portion which includes a first outer wall perpendicular to the side panel to form a corner and a second inner wall spaced from the first outer wall and both walls being connected by a first reverse bend portion. The second inner wall being reversely bent to form a third wall and provide a second U-shaped portion formed between the second inner wall and the third wall. The first, second and third walls being in spaced parallel planes and the third wall being bent at a right angle to form a flange having a free edge.

Abstract: A refrigerator food storage compartment having a shelf assembly, including a pair of vertically extending laterally spaced rail members. A shelf is supported on a pair of horizontally extending arm members which are positioned on the rail members. Carried on the shelf assembly is a secondary food storage arrangement supporting a plurality of containers. The arm members include confronting grooves arranged below the shelf. Slidably arranged in the grooves is a container supporting frame which includes pairs of confronting flanges supporting the containers. Forward travel of the container supporting frame relative to the shelf assembly provides access to the containers. The front portion of the frame includes a front opening through which the containers may be removed while the container supporting frame remains positoned below the shelf.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polycarbonate polydiorganosiloxane random block copolymer reinforced with an effective reinforcing amount of a polymeric aromatic amide in a physical form which achieves reinforcement.

Abstract: Cyclic polycarbonate mixtures containing units derived from spirobiindane bisphenols, preferably 6,6'-dihydroxy-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylspirobiindane, are prepared from the corresponding bischloroformates or mixtures thereof with bisphenols. They may be homopolymeric or copolymeric; cyclic oligomer mixtures are preferred. Such oligomers may be converted to linear polycarbonates having high glass transition temperatures.

Abstract: A flame retardant polycarbonate composition, comprising in admixture:an aromatic polycarbonate resin, an ortho-methyl substituted aromatic dihydroxy compound, and an additional flame retardant additive, said ortho-methyl substituted aromatic dihydroxy compound and said additional flame retardant additive being present in an amount sufficient to improve the flame retardant properties of said aromatic polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: A gripper for holding a manufactured part in a X-ray inspection system. The gripper includes a stationary jaw, a slidable jaw, a gripper base, a wear plate, a centering bushing an end plate, and a cam actuated spring mechanism for opening and closing the jaws. Both jaws are removable and adjustable in a keyway. Set screws are used to hold the jaws in place for a predetermined separation and allows a part to be positioned off center. The removable aspect allows for various jaw configurations. The centering bushing includes a cam shaped opening for accepting an end of an pneumatic activated ball plunger of a numerically controlled part manipulator. The centering bushing aligns the gripper to the longitudinal axis of the part manipulator.

Abstract: A mounting socket installed in a compartment having spaced apart side walls with socket muonting holes and the side walls are spaced apart a greater distance at the front of the compartment relative to the back of the compartment. The socket is adapted to receive a horizontally extending support device and has a body with a first open end, a closed second end and an intermediate section therebetween. The body has an internal cavity extending along its central axis from the first end to the second end. The cavity has a horizontally oriented first portion adapted to receive a horizontally extending support device and has a first stop located in the intermediate section and a horizontally oriented second portion adapted to receive the horizontally extending support device and has a second stop located in the intermediate section with the second stop being spaced from the open end a distance less than the first stop.

Abstract: A method for preparing thermoplastic carbonate polymers terminated with hydroxy groups is disclosed, in which a dihydric phenol is reacted with a carbonyl halide in the presence of a monotetrahydropyranyl ether salt. The hydroxy-terminated polymer is then obtained by cleaving the tetrahydropyranyl group with oxalic acid or a hydrogen halide acid.

Abstract: A process for forming a silicon-on-sapphire integrated circuit comprises forming a layer of a conformal dielectric material, such as silicon dioxide, over a sapphire substrate having at least one island of silicon on a major surface thereof; forming a layer of a planarizing material over the dielectric layer, anisotropically etching the planarizing material for a time sufficient to expose the surface of the dielectric layer overlying the island; etching the dielectric layer for a time sufficient to expose at least the top surface of the island; removing the remaining planarizing material, growing a thin layer of gate oxide on the exposed surface of the island and providing a patterned layer of conductive polycrystalline silicon thereover. The etching of the dielectric layer can be continued to at least partially expose the sidewall surface of the islands.

Abstract: Apparatus for shifting the phase of a phase-quadrature signal pair, in at least one of the transmitter and receiver of an NMR system, uses a circuit for shifting the phase of each of the pair of signals by a substantially similar amount responsive to a control signal, and a microcontroller for programmably establishing the control signal data to provide a desired phase shift. Typically, the control signal is of digital data nature and the phase shifter operates to shift signal phase through an angle equal to a selected multiple N of a basic angle. The basic angle is selected such that a plurality of equal angle increments are established by the resolving properties of the data signal. A plurality of phase shifters can be controlled by a single microcontroller.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collimated light source for a flat panel liquid crystal display which uses a high intensity light source positioned in an integrating sphere. One or more tapered light pipes have their narrow end(s) positioned in an opening in the integrating sphere. Light from the integrating sphere is internally reflected in the light pipes(s) to produce a relatively collimated output beam which is projected onto one surface of the liquid crystal panel display.This invention relates to a light source for a liquid crystal panel display and, more particularly, to a collimated light source utilizing light pipes and an integrating light sphere.

Abstract: A first annular form used for making a transformer core is wound from a strip of amorphous ferromagnetic material and is thereafter cut. The resulting laminations are then arranged in a second annular form with distributed gap joints, each joint involving a plurality of superposed laminations. The second annular form is then formed into a rectangular shape core and is then annealed. Then a bonding agent is applied to the transverse edges of the laminations over a region of the core removed from the joints. The joints are then separated to open the core, allowing displacement of unbonded regions of the core. Thereafter, preformed coil structure is inserted into the window of said opened core to surround a portion of the core. Then the unbonded regions of the core are returned to their original positions to remake the joints.

Abstract: A method for aligning a X-ray beam collimator to a linear array X-ray detector. The method computes a horizontal centerline on the detector and a horizontal centerline the collimator. The horizontal centerlines are then aligned. Vertical centerlines are computed for the detector and collimator. A thickness for a shim is computed from the difference in the vertical centerlines. The collimator is installed on vertical standoffs with the shims inserted between the collimator and standoffs. The shims align the collimator and detector in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A composition comprising an admixture of:(a) at least one high molecular weight aromatic carbonate resin; and(b) an impact modifying, gasoline solvent resistant effective amount of an ethylene alkylacrylate wherein alkyl is from one to six carbon atoms, inclusive, and the ethylene is from about 55 to 75 weight percent aand the alkylacrylate is from about 25 to 45 weight percent, based on the ethylene alkylacrylate polymer.

Abstract: Means are provided for controlling and modulating the temperature of the hot gas exiting the combustor associated with a gas turbine engine. The means establish a preselected temperature gradient in the hot gas so as to provide a flow of hot gas at a relatively higher temperature through gaps between adjacent turbine vanes and a flow of hot gas at a relatively lower temperature upon the vanes.

Abstract: A readout circuit for IR sensing charge injection devices (CID) is disclosed, the CID comprising a two-dimensional array of dual-gate sensing sites on an InSb or HgCdTe substrate. The novel readout circuit, which operates in the charge sharing mode (CSM) in extracting image information, is modified to correct for the subtractive effect present when the CSM mode is used. The readout circuit includes a plurality of processors, one for each column, from which a single serial output may be obtained by a demultiplexer, and into which signals derived from successive pixel sites on the associated column are coupled. A first quantity representing the subtractive error is obtained without injection from each column line by double sampling during a first interval. A second quantity representing the signal corrected for subtractive error is obtained with injection from a pixel site by double sampling during a second interval, the samples being increased by the error quantity.

Abstract: By monitoring line current before the lamps of a fluorescent lighting system start, an estimate of full load current is made. The estimate is used to adjust the current feedback gain to avoid any current level overflow in the control. The normalized values used within the control result in consistent relative light levels independent of load size.

Abstract: A multilayer composition comprising at least one polycarbonate layer, at least one polyolefin layer, and at least one olefin vinyl alcohol layer, said layers being adhered together by means of tie layers containing a tie material selected from modified polyolefin graft copolymers and olefin vinyl ester copolymers.

Abstract: A novel readout circuit for a charge injection device is disclosed permitting selection of the integration time to optimize performance. A primary application of the invention is to IR sensing in which performance is required at both low and very high levels of radiation. The readout circuit, in one practical configuration, utilizes a dump pulse recurring at the interval required to scan all elements, in advance of the read pulse also recurring at the scanning interval. The integration time may be adjusted in multiples of the readout period for a single element up to the frame scanning interval, or in approximate fractions of the readout period for a single element, or, at the limit, in a fraction of a microsecond.

Abstract: A novel signal scaling MESFET of a segmented dual gate design is disclosed. The MESFET, which is monolithically integrated on a semi-insulating substrate capable of localized surface modification to form active semiconductor regions using MMIC (monolithic microwave integrated circuit) techniques, has a small AC signal transfer which is adjustable in selected discrete steps. For operation in the gigahertz range, the substrate is preferably of gallium arsenide.In applying the MMIC technique, the MESFET, including segment electrodes and segment interconnections, and the electrical connections, signal paths, and passive components connected to the MESFET are formed on the substrate and defined by a photolithographic process. The technique permits reproducable feature definition and very compact minimum reactance segment interconnections, reducing deleterious parasitics and facilitating virtual unitary MESFET operation to very high frequencies.

Abstract: Circuitry for computing the square root of a number wherein the input number is partitioned into digit pairs left and right of the radix point. Pairs of zeros are added after the radix point for each digit of the desired precision. The most significant zero digit pairs are skipped to the first digit pair which is not zero, accordingly the first answer bit is a 1. A residue is formed by subtracting the 1 from the digit pair, multiplying by 4, and adding the next most significant digit pair. The procedure is repeated for subsequent bit pairs by defining trial divisors and determining residue values.

Abstract: The invention relates to a charge injection device for optical sensing including a novel readout circuit facilitating an extended dynamic range. The invention has primary application to linear arrays for IR sensing.Sensitive, low-level operation is achieved in a primary readout means by allowing the charge to accumulate in the potential well of the individual sensor elements over the line period with each element being reset at the pixel readout rate and by using a charge injection pulse to clear stored charge from the individual sensor elements. A secondary readout means is also provided in which the charge is allowed to accumulate over a period not exceeding the pixel readout interval for unsaturated large signal operation and by sensing the change in depth of the potential well. The two readout means are combined in the eventual display to provide an improvement of typically three orders of magnitude in the dynamic range of the CID.

Abstract: A Multi-Flash Lamp laser system incorporates a solid state fluorescent converter. The multiple Flash Lamps are symmetrically positioned on opposite sides of the major dimension of the lasing material but avoid coupling of light between the lamps. The optical efficiency of the laser systems is enhanced by means of a fluorescent converter positioned between the lamps and the laser to reduce reflector losses and convert light outside of the laser pumping band to the pumping band wave lengths.

Abstract: A vacuum interrupter whose envelope comprises a cylindrical insulated casing and top and bottom metal end bells that support movable and fixed contact rods. The cylindrical wall portion of the end shields are secured to the cylindrical wall portion of the end bells and are positioned by snap arrangement of mating deformations, preferably protruberations and mating voids.

Abstract: Transient offset error voltages due to charge injection by MOS analog switches and DC offsets of multipliers in switched-capacitor integrators of electronic metering circuits are compensated by the common mode rejection of a differential switched-capacitor integrator. To cancel internal DC offset voltages of the integrator amplifier, a series capacitor connected to the inverting input of the amplifier is charged, during the autozero phase of the clock cycle, to a voltage equal to the internal DC offset voltage of the amplifier and subsequently, during the integration phase of the clock cycle, this voltage is applied to the inverting input of the amplifier.

Abstract: A method for preparing high molecular weight polyetherimide ester polymers comprising:(A) preparing a polyetherimide ester oligomer by coreacting(i) at least one diol,(ii) at least one dicarboxylic acid or an ester forming reactive derivative thereof, and(iii) a set of reactants selected from(a) (1) at least one high molecular weight poly(oxy alkylene)diamine, and (2) at least one tricarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, or(b) at least one high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid,at elevated temperature and for a period of time effective to form said oligomer; and then(B) further polymerizing said oligomer by a solid phase polycondensation procedure comprising heating said oligomer at a temperature effective to further polymerize said oligomer to a high molecular weight polyetherimide ester polymer but below the melting point of said oligomer.The instant process is useful for forming high molecular weight polyetherimide ester polymers suitable for production of extruded and molded articles.

Abstract: A current limiting circuit breaker having a pair of separable contacts closely spaced for electrodynamic repulsion upon the occurrence of a short circuit overload condition utilizes an arc chute to cool and extinguish the arc that occurs when the contacts become separated. The arc chute contains a plurality of metal arc plates supported by side plates which also assist in cooling and extinguishing the arc. The side plates are formed from a two-layer configuration wherein the first layer has excellent arc extinguishing properties while the second layer has good mechanical support strength. The side plates are oriented such that the first layers face the contacts.

Abstract: An interchangeable operating mechanism assembly for molded case circuit breakers having a detachable movable contact arm and trip unit assembly allows the same mechanism assembly to be employed across a wide range of breaker ratings. A snap-on common trip bar attachment further allows multiple-pole facility off the common interrupter mechanism assembly. The mechanism assembly is designed to maintain the operating handle in the "on" position upon the occurrence of a welded contact and prevents the mechanism from being reset.

Abstract: Air control means in a gas turbine engine having a variable pitch rotatable airfoil and means for varying the pitch of the airfoil are disclosed. The air control means comprises a platform fixedly attached to a radially inner end of the airfoil. The platform is generally positioned on a rotatable annular surface, which surface defines outer and inner spaces. In a first position, an edge portion of the platform substantially conforms to the annular surface. In a second position, the edge portion is displaced radially outwardly from the surface thereby allowing fluid communication between the outer and inner spaces.

Abstract: Thermoplastic materials may be functionalized and then blended with polyamides to form compatible products which contain a copolymer of the functionalized material and the polyamide.

Abstract: An additive that absorbs light at a given wavelength is added to a solder flux composition for use in laser soldering wherein the laser emits light of said given wavelength. The additive reduces the power required to melt the solder-flux combination and thereby improves soldering efficiency.

Abstract: A process for producing an hermetic feedthrough in a ceramic substrate by providing a sheet of liquid phase sinterable ceramic composition having a feedthrough hole, filling the feedthrough hole with refractory metal metallization material, firing the resulting structure to produce a sintered substrate and adherent metallization wherein the metallization is comprised of continuous phases of refractory metal and glass, contacting the refractory metal with electrically conductive intrusion metal and heating the resulting structure to a temperature at which the glassy phase is fluid, the refractory metal is solid, and the intrusion metal is liquid whereby the liquid metal preferentially wets the refractory metal, migrates into the metallization displacing glass and, upon subsequent solidification, partially or wholly occupies the volume space originally containing the continuous glass phase.

Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker crossbar assembly allows the movable contact carrier, contact spring and contact carrier operating cam to be preassembled prior to insertion within the circuit breaker case. The crossbar is fabricated from a plastic molding composition having means thereon for supporting the movable contact carrier and for retaining the charged contact operating spring. The contact carrier operating cam engages a roller carried by the operating mechanism link to couple the crossbar assembly to the circuit breaker operating mechanism.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomeric polyetherimide ester block copolymers comprising at least one polyetherimide ester recurring structural unit represented by the formula ##STR1## and at least one ester recurring structural unit represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein: G is the divalent radical remaining after the removal of the amino groups of a high molecular weight poly(oxy alkylene)diamine;R.sup.1 is the divalent radical remaining after the removal of the carboxylic groups of a dicarboxylic acid;R.sup.2 is the divalent radical remaining after the removal of the hydroxyl groups of a diol;y is a number having an average value of from 2 to about 200; andx is a number having an average value of from 2 to about 40.

Abstract: An integrated circuit contains the gate drivers and the control components for constructing a DC power supply in any of the most popular converter topologies. Multi-function elements in the control circuit minimize the area of the chip. The integrated circuit drives both the upper and lower switches of a half-bridge converter and separately regulates two power supply output voltages, one by pulse width modulation and the other by frequency modulation.

Abstract: Patterned glass layers which are defect-free and have smooth surfaces are formed by a method wherein a mixture of glass frit and a photoresist composition is applied to the surface of the substrate; the layer is photolithographically patterned by exposing and developing predetermined areas of the layer; then after development and prior to firing of the glass frit, the layer of material is subjected to treatment with a suitable plasma at a temperature below the thermal decomposition temperature of the photoresist composition to remove the photoresist composition from the portion of the resist layer remaining on the substrate; and then the remainder of the layer, consisting essentially of glass frit, is fired to form a smooth, defect-free, patterned glass layer over the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Epoxide-functionalized polyphenylene ethers, which may be prepared by the reaction of various acid-functionalized polyphenylene ethers with functionalized epoxides, are useful in the preparation of polyphenylene ether copolymers. These copolymers are, in turn, useful for the compatibilization of blends of polyphenylene ethers with such other polymers as polyesters and polyamides.

Abstract: A flexible U-shaped channel is abutted against a surface to be measured, thereby forming an acoustic duct, with the surface forming one wall of the duct. An acoustic source injects sound waves into the duct traveling parallel with the surface in order to establish a standing acoustic wave. Measurements of acoustic pressure at several points allows one to compute k.sub.y, the acoustic wave number normal to the surface, and from k.sub.y to compute the acoustic impedance of the surface.

Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker movable contact arm or carrier electrically connects with the circuit breaker trip unit or load terminal without requiring a flexible electrical conducting braid. The contact carrier is pivotally arranged within a contact carrier support to which the trip unit or load terminal lug is attached. The contact carrier pivot pin is supported on a pair of parallel posts extending from the contact carrier and a spring clip is positioned around the parallel posts and the pivoting end of the contact carrier to promote good electric transport without interfering with the rotational movement of the contact carrier.

Abstract: Defects in varistors are detected by pulsing a high current through the varistors and shortly thereafter mapping the temperature distribution of a main varistor surface by heat sensitive equipment. The presence of a localized hot spot sufficiently higher in temperature than a reference temperature level in the varistor indicates the presence of a defect. The disclosed technique is especially adapted for detecting defects that manifest themselves as incipient hot spots but which quickly disappear from observation because their heat rapidly disperses into surrounding varistor material.

Abstract: Indicia are formed in a sapphire substrate by ion implantation with a sufficient amount of silicon ions to establish a contrast with the remainder of the substrate. The implant is annealed at 1050.degree. to 1200.degree. C. under an oxygen or inert atmosphere. The implants are stable to repeated heatings to elevated temperature. The implants are further beneficial in that they do not introduce a source of contamination into the substrate.

Abstract: A method for acquiring an NMR spectroscopy response signal from a portion of a sample located in a voxel at the junction of three planar surfaces, each in a plane at an angle to the planes of the other two surfaces, first excites the sample with a localization subsequence which selects values for the surfaces in only two of the three dimensions, to evoke a chemical-shift spectrum from voxels substantially along a line at the junction of the two selected planes; and then provides a readout subsequence including a NMR signal portion spatially-selective in the third dimension and selected to limit the received spectroscopy response signal substantially to the voxel of interest. Any necessary cycling of sequences to improve spatial localization is provided in the two dimensions of the preliminary localization subsequence; phase cycling or alternation is not used in the selective RF pulse of the data acquisition subsequence.

Abstract: A frame synchronization method and apparatus wherein each computer system of a multiply redundant processing system periodically executes a frame synchronization procedure in which it sequentially assumes a plurality of different operating states during which it pauses in the execution of a task it was performing and readies itself for synchronization, determines which other computer systems are ready for synchronization, synchronizes itself with one or more of the systems, and then determines which of the other systems has also synchronized itself. At a predetermined frame interval, the procedure is repeated and the computer systems resynchronize themselves with one another. The invention is impervious to stuck-at type faults, and may be embodied either totally or partially in software within each computer system, or in a separate hardware device.

Abstract: A two-step smoothing process produces a brightness map of an image. The image is multiplied, pixel by pixel, by the inverse of the brightness map to correct for image brightness variations due to the imaging system and not to the object being imaged. The first smoothing step scans a square multi-pixel window across the image to produce a gross brightness map of the image. The brightness value of the center pixel in the window is ascribed the sum of the values of all pixels in the window. In an alternate embodiment, the center pixel in the window is ascribed the brightness of the brightest pixel in the window. The second smoothing step scans the gross brightness map with a smaller square window to smooth blockiness in the gross brightness map for producing a smoothed brightness map. Smoothing ascribes a value to the center pixel in the window equal to the weighted sum of the remaining pixels in the window.