Abstract: The present invention discloses a compact tape measure, comprising a hook, housing case, reels handle in which the casing is designed to snap the hook in. The hook is fixed at the end of the tape measure with longer edges to hook onto items that a regular tape measure. The hook attached to the casing when not in use. The hook is located at the base of the measuring tape in a case, wherein the hook is attached to the housing case by precision shoulder screw and socket screw. The reel's handle with a handle pivot base and attached to the handle, thumb screw twist, flange lockout and shoulder screw. The tape and handle have other features like blind pivot, socket head screw and blade type of plastic fiber glass blade. Also disclosed is a method of making the same for appraisers and real estate industry.

Abstract: A Cu3Sn electrical interconnect and method of making same in an electrical device, such as for hybrid bond 3D-integration of the electrical device with one or more other electrical devices. The method of forming the Cu3Sn electrical interconnect includes: depositing a Sn layer in the via hole; depositing a Cu layer atop and in contact with the Sn layer; and heating the Sn layer and the Cu layer such that the Sn and Cu layers diffuse together to form a Cu3Sn interconnect in the via hole. During the heating, a diffusion front between the Sn and Cu layers moves in a direction toward the Cu layer as initially deposited, such that any remaining Cu layer or any voids formed during the diffusion are at an upper region of the formed Cu3Sn interconnect in the via hole, thereby allowing such voids or remaining material to be easily removed.

Abstract: A sputtering system may include a substrate. The sputtering system may include at least one target. The at least one target may include at least one coating material to coat at least one layer onto the substrate. The at least one coating material may be sputtered onto the substrate in a presence of an inert gas. The inert gas may include argon gas and helium gas.

Abstract: A fluid composition which is able to exhibit elastic turbulence while pumped through a flow path which compels changes of direction of flow streamlines and comprise a solution of two or more flexible linear polymers in two categories. The first category has an average molecular weight of at least 10 MegaDaltons and the second category has an average molecular weight in a range from 0.25 to 5 MegaDaltons. The concentration of the first polymer is sufficient to enable elastic turbulence with or without the second category. The concentration of the second category is greater than that of the first. When flowing under low shear towards or away from a chamber where the flow path will induce elastic turbulence, the second category polymer reduces elastic instabilities and consequent pressure drop, thereby reducing pumping energy requirement.

Abstract: A mobile system for a robotic drive includes a tray configured to support the robotic drive, a cart configured to support the tray in a substantially horizontal position, one or more wheels coupled to the cart, and an assembly coupled to the cart. The assembly is configured to allow the tray to move from the substantially horizontal position to a second position which is less horizontal than the substantially horizontal position, and is configured to resist movement of the tray from the substantially horizontal position to the second position.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell wherein electrolyte flows through the cell, as in a redox flow battery or a fuel cell, uses electrolyte(s) which are in a state of elastic turbulence in contact with the electrode(s). The elastic turbulence enhances transport of electrochemically reactive species to the surfaces of the electrode(s) and the transport of reaction products away from those surfaces.

Abstract: A heat transfer device, such as a heat exchanger, has dimensions and flow speed such that Reynolds number for the flow is in a range from 1 to 1000. The device uses a working fluid which is in a state of elastic turbulence. This enhances transfer of heat to or from the working fluid. In some embodiments the fluid is an emulsion with a disperse phase which changes between liquid and solid so that its latent heat of fusion contributes to the amount of heat carried by the working fluid.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that determine at least one fluid parameter for a drilling fluid and a particular drilling operation, wherein the at least one fluid parameter is selected from the group consisting of: i) a first fluid parameter that relates to shear forces that break apart components of the drilling fluid during the particular drilling operation, ii) a second fluid parameter that characterizes mixing of drill cuttings with the drilling fluid during the particular drilling operation, and iii) third and fourth fluid parameters that characterize normal stress in the drilling fluid during the drilling operation. The methods and systems can evaluate one or more of these fluid parameters to determine a drilling fluid formulation that optimizes the drilling fluid for effective transport of drill cuttings.

Abstract: Analytical methods and systems applied to sequential event data are disclosed. An exemplary system and method analyzes datasets containing events in a plurality of journeys. The methods and systems described analyze and quantify the relative importance of events and sequences leading to outcomes where the data is complex and interconnected. In some embodiments, a graphical user interface illustrates the quantification of these datasets. In some embodiments, the graphical user interface maps the journey paths to show the relative importance of each journey path. In some embodiments, the maps of journey paths are interactive, allowing selection of paths of interest for detailed analysis. In some embodiments, the methods and systems calculate paths similar to a journey path of interest. An exemplary method and system also provides detailed recommendations for changing events within a sequence to either increase or decrease the likelihood of achieving a selected outcome.

Abstract: A method of etching recessed features in a stack with a silicon containing layer over a wafer on a substrate support is provided. The substrate support is maintained at a temperature below about 30° C. An etch ga, comprising an organochloride source selected from the group consisting of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), CxHyClz (where x>0 and z>0), and combinations thereof, a carbon source, a fluorine source, and a hydrogen source is flowed. The etch gas is formed into a plasma. The stack is exposed to the plasma to etch recessed features into the stack.

Abstract: A wake-up radio system in a wireless sensor network, the wake-up radio comprising: an analog front end configured to communicate with matching network; an analog to digital converter coupled to the analog front end; and a digital baseband coupled to the analog to digital converter, wherein the digital baseband outputs a fast wake-up signal and a secure wake-up signal, and wherein the wake-up radio listens to all channels simultaneously.

Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to a method of treating a cancer in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a HSF1 pathway inhibitor, wherein the cancer comprises solid tumors identified as having an ARID1A mutation.

Abstract: Use of diverse biomass feedstock in a process for the recovery of target C5 and C6 alditols and target glycols via staged hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis processes is disclosed. Particular alditols of interest include, but are not limited to, xylitol and sorbitol. Various embodiments of the present invention synergistically improve overall recovery of target alditols and/or glycols from a mixed C5/C6 sugar stream without needlessly driving total recovery of the individual target alditols and/or glycols. The result is a highly efficient, low complexity process having enhanced production flexibility, reduced waste and greater overall yield than conventional processes directed to alditol or glycol production.

Abstract: A cassette for use in a robotic drive of a catheter-based procedure system includes a housing configured to support a hemostasis valve having a base and a side port. The housing has a longitudinal device axis associated with an elongated medical device. The cassette also includes a first tube connection point positioned on the housing and above the longitudinal device axis. The first tube connection point is configured to receive a first tube. The cassette further includes a second tube connection point positioned proximate to a top edge of the housing and above the first tube connection point and the longitudinal device axis. The second tube connection point is configured to receive a second tube.

Abstract: A user interface for managing a robotic drive to control one or more elongated medical devices (EMDs) supported by respective two or more cassettes of the robotic drive includes a first area to indicate a first two or more cassettes of the robotic drive which are selected to simultaneously manipulate a first two or more EMDs supported thereby in response to actuation of a first control, and a second area to indicate a second one or more cassettes of the robotic drive which are selected to simultaneously manipulate a second one or more EMDs supported thereby in response to actuation of a second control.

Abstract: A wake-up radio system in a wireless sensor network, the wake-up radio comprising: an analog front end configured to communicate with matching network; an analog to digital converter coupled to the analog front end; and a digital baseband coupled to the analog to digital converter, wherein the digital baseband outputs a fast wake-up signal and a secure wake-up signal, and wherein the wake-up radio listens to all channels simultaneously.

Abstract: Analytical methods and systems applied to sequential event data are disclosed. An exemplary system and method analyzes datasets containing events in a plurality of journeys. The methods and systems described analyze and quantify the relative importance of events and sequences leading to outcomes where the data is complex and interconnected. In some embodiments, a graphical user interface illustrates the quantification of these datasets. In some embodiments, the graphical user interface maps the journey paths to show the relative importance of each journey path. In some embodiments, the maps of journey paths are interactive, allowing selection of paths of interest for detailed analysis. In some embodiments, the methods and systems calculate paths similar to a journey path of interest. An exemplary method and system also provides detailed recommendations for changing events within a sequence to either increase or decrease the likelihood of achieving a selected outcome.

Abstract: A system includes a robotic drive comprising a plurality of cassettes, each cassette to move an elongated medical device (EMD) loaded therein, and an input module to issue instructions to the robotic drive. The input module includes a first two or more selection buttons to select a first two or more EMDs loaded in respective ones of the plurality of cassettes, a first control actuatable to cause issuance of an instruction to the robotic drive to simultaneously move each of the first two or more EMDs linearly, and a second control actuatable to cause issuance of an instruction to the robotic drive to simultaneously rotate each of the first two or more EMDs.

Abstract: A Cu3Sn electrical interconnect and method of making same in an electrical device, such as for hybrid bond 3D-integration of the electrical device with one or more other electrical devices. The method of forming the Cu3Sn electrical interconnect includes: depositing a Sn layer in the via hole; depositing a Cu layer atop and in contact with the Sn layer; and heating the Sn layer and the Cu layer such that the Sn and Cu layers diffuse together to form a Cu3Sn interconnect in the via hole. During the heating, a diffusion front between the Sn and Cu layers moves in a direction toward the Cu layer as initially deposited, such that any remaining Cu layer or any voids formed during the diffusion are at an upper region of the formed Cu3Sn interconnect in the via hole, thereby allowing such voids or remaining material to be easily removed.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a substrate, an insulating layer supported by the substrate, and an electrically conductive vertical interconnect disposed in a via hole of the insulating layer. The insulating layer may be configured to provide a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is equal to or greater than a CTE of the vertical interconnect to thereby impart axial compressive forces at opposite ends of the interconnect. The vertical interconnect may be a hybrid interconnect structure including a low CTE conductor post having a pocket that contains a high CTE conductor contact. At low operating temperatures, the high CTE conductor contact is under tension due to the higher CTE, and thus the high CTE conductor contact relieves strain in the device by void expansion and elongation.