Abstract: A laser beam delivery system for transforming a laser energy profile into a desired laser beam output energy profile. The laser beam delivery system comprises a laser for generating a laser beam along a beam path, at least one extra-cavity harmonic generation element being located along the beam path for generating harmonic multiples of a beam input frequency, and an extra-cavity beam expansion element, located before the at least one harmonic generation element, for expanding and collimating the laser beam prior to the laser beam being multiplied by the at least one harmonic generation element. The beam expansion element may be a refractive lens.

Abstract: A filament attachment system includes a bond head comprising a de-spooling system with a spool and balanced dancer arm assembly, a clamp having a curved filament entry, a narrower gripping region, and a wider filament exit, and a bond tool comprising a guide portion, a grooving portion, and a staking portion. The grooving portion forms a groove into a bond and the staking portion closes the groove over the filament, securing the filament in the bond. Thus, the filament can be attached with a single pass of the bond head using a single bond.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and process for atomizing a petroleum feed. More particularly, a liquid petroleum feed is atomized with an atomization apparatus in which the apparatus has an orifice that produces a generally flat spray pattern of finely dispersed feed prior to contacting catalyst in a fluid catalytic cracking zone. The orifice has a general aspect ratio greater than 1.0 and a ratio of perimeter length-to-cross-sectional area greater than 1.5 relative to a perimeter-to-cross-sectional area ratio of a circular orifice of equivalent area. The apparatus can be used to atomize feed injected into the cracking zone of a fluid catalytic cracker.

Abstract: Embodiments of movable weights, such as weight assemblies and weight screws, for a golf club head are disclosed herein. One embodiment for a weight assembly, for example, comprises a mass element having a first end, a second end and a sidewall extending between the first end and the send end. The sidewall of the mass element defines a first bore extending through the mass element and at least a portion of the sidewall of mass element tapers in a direction from the first end to the second end. This embodiment further includes a retaining element configured to engage the first bore adjacent the first end of the mass element and defining a second bore. The weight assembly further includes an elongate fastener having a first end configured to be received within the second bore of the retaining element and a second end extending through the first bore and beyond the second end of the mass element when the mass element, retaining element and fastener are assembled together.

Abstract: Systems, software, devices, and methods are described for an RFID reader system to communicate with RFID tags. RF energy encountered in conjunction with using a selected channel is detected and used to adjust a waveform shaping parameter. RF waves can be transmitted from the reader to the RFID tags and RF waves can be backscattered from the RFID tags. At least some of the RF waves transmitted to or backscattered from the RFID tags have a waveform with a shape according to the adjusted waveform shaping parameter.

Abstract: Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)-related protein nucleic acid molecules and polypeptides and fragments and variants thereof are disclosed in the current invention. In addition, FOS-related fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-FOS-related antibodies are encompassed. The invention also provides recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. Methods for producing the polypeptides of the invention and methods for their use are further disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for programming a single-poly pFET-based nonvolatile memory cell bias the cell so that band-to-band tunneling (BTBT) is induced and electrons generated by the BTBT are injected onto a floating gate of the cell. Following a predetermined event, the single-poly pFET is biased to induce impact-ionized hot-electron injection (IHEI). The predetermined event may be, for example, the expiration of a predetermined time period or a determination that a channel has been formed by the BTBT injection process that is sufficiently conducting to support IHEI. Employing BTBT permits a previously overerased or stuck bit to be “unstuck” or “removed” and thus be made usable (i.e., able to be programmed) again.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for execution in a graphical user interface environment are provided. The apparatus and method are used to display a set of items within a content collection, such as a set of files within a folder on a computer operating system. The method includes obtaining data from the items that describes an item type for a number of the items. Based upon the obtained item types a distribution of the types of items within the collection is determined. The content collection is categorized based upon the determined distribution and, based upon the category, the content collection is displayed in a certain format that is chosen to best display that category of content. A user interface is also provided that includes a working area that displays the contents of a content collection. In the working area, the format of the display varies based upon the type of contents in the content collection.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing a programmable device including a processor core, a hardware accelerator, and secondary components such as memory. A portion of a program written in a high-level language is automatically selected for hardware acceleration. Dedicated ports are generated to allow the hardware accelerator to handle pointer referencing and dereferencing. A hardware accelerator is generated to perform pipelined processing of instructions. The number of stages implemented for pipelined processing is at least partially dependent on the latency associated with accessing secondary components.

Abstract: A distributed base station system for high speed data transmission is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of remote antennas, each antenna being coupled to a router. The plurality of remote antennas is coupled to each other and is arranged into a network.

Abstract: An implantable orthopaedic device having a bearing component made from a crosslinked polymeric material which is substantially free of free radicals and a backing component having a plurality of pores defined therein, the bearing component (i) is made from a material that has a greater modulus of elasticity than the bearing component and (ii) is attached to the polymeric bearing component by a mass of the crosslinked polymeric material interdigitated within the pores of the backing component. An associated method of preparing an implantable orthopaedic device.

Abstract: A technology for controlling multiple map application operations with a single gesture is disclosed. In one method approach, data describing a single gesture that was inked on a map application output displayed on a device is received. The data is utilized to control multiple operations of the map application.

Abstract: A system for protecting networks from vulnerability exploits comprises a security engine operable to receive a packet destined for a user's network and forward the packet to at least one host virtual machine for processing. The security engine is further operable to forward the stored packet to the user's internal network based upon a result of the processed packet. A method of securing a network from vulnerability exploits is described. The method comprises receiving a packet destined for a user's internal network; forwarding the packet to at least one virtual machine based upon a virtual machine configuration table; processing the forwarded packet on the at least one virtual machine; and releasing the packet to the user's internal network based upon results of the processing.

Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymeric pultruded cladding as jamb cover elements and mullion cover elements, for door frames and mullions, using pultruded structures as cladding over substrates. A jamb cover assembly includes a pultruded jamb plate and/or a pultruded nosing, and a mounting fin. The mounting fin extends from a distal side of the assembly. The frame can be secured in a doorway rough opening with the nosing assembled to the jamb plate, using the mounting fin for initial securement, optionally without assembly or disassembly of the frame at the construction site. Pultruded substrate covering covers both the outer surface and opposing sides of a mullion substrate. A pultruded mullion nosing is assembled to the substrate covering, and overlies part of the substrate cover, providing complete pultruded overlayment of the outer surface of the mullion substrate and spacing the front panel of the nosing from the outer surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for determining a schedule for performing tasks. Each of the tasks to be scheduled is registered. The schedule includes tasks to be performed for a plurality of devices using at least one shared resource. The schedule is determined for performing the tasks in accordance with resources used by each of the tasks and in accordance with usage patterns of the plurality of devices. An inquiry is made as to whether to commence performance of a task at an associated scheduled time in accordance with the schedule. A scheduler determines whether one or more resources used by said task are available. If the determining step determines that the one or more resources are not available, rescheduling the task to be performed at another time.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation, concentration and recovery an N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine product from aqueous process streams including contacting mother liquor generated in the precipitation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine product crystals with a selective membrane to produce a retentate enriched N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine product and a permeate depleted in N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine product are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: A transfer switch having a transfer control provides electric power to a load. The transfer switch includes a power switching device provided with electric power from a first power source, such as a utility power source, and a second power source, such as a generator power source. The transfer control is structured to monitor the second power source, maintain a runtime count of the second power source, locate a piece of data concerning a maintenance procedure in a storage corresponding to a current value of the runtime count, and provide an indication of a need to perform the maintenance procedure.

Abstract: A tire-shine system includes a housing, at least one manifold supported by the housing, and a brush rotatably supported by the housing. The brush is spaced apart from the at least one manifold and includes a plurality of bristles each including a feather-tipped end. The feather-tipped end of the plurality of bristles selectively receives a first fluid from the at least one manifold.

Abstract: An transfer switch having a transfer control provides electric power to a load. The transfer switch includes a power switching device provided with electric power from a first power source, such as a utility power source, and a second power source, such as a generator power source. The transfer control is structured to monitor the second power source, maintain a runtime count of the second power source, and provide an indication of the runtime count, either at the transfer switch or at a location remote from the transfer switch and the second power source.