Abstract: A method includes providing a design data file specifying at least one target feature on a first reticle. A reticle qualification data file specifying a plurality of feature measurements associated with features formed using the first reticle is provided. At least one of the feature measurements is linked to the target feature on the first reticle. The target feature and the linked feature measurement are stored in a data store.

Abstract: A method includes defining a general query for extracting data from at least one data store operable to store workpiece data associated with the processing of workpieces in a manufacturing system. The general query specifies at least one ambiguous parameter having a plurality of potential values. Metadata associated with the workpiece data is accessed. The metadata is employed to identify a plurality of candidate values for the at least one ambiguous parameter. A plurality of atomic queries is generated. Each atomic query is associated with one of the candidate values. The plurality of atomic queries is executed to extract data from the at least one data store and generate an output report including the extracted data.

Abstract: A method includes storing data associated with a plurality of reticles. Reticle history information is received. The reticle history information is linked to a selected reticle. The linked reticle history information is stored. A reticle information system includes a reticle database and a loader. The reticle database is operable to store data associated with a plurality of reticles. The loader is operable to receive reticle history information, link the reticle history information to a selected reticle, and store the linked reticle history information in the reticle database.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite rib for the barrel of a firearm is provided. The method generally includes aligning composite material and a release layer and directing the combination of materials through a die. The release layer is removed from the intermediate rib leaving a three-dimensional finish formed in the surface of the rib.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite rib for the barrel of a firearm is provided. The method generally includes aligning composite material and a release layer and directing the combination of materials through a die. The release layer is removed from the intermediate rib leaving a three-dimensional finish formed in the surface of the rib.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for determining a communications path between a source and a destination in an Internet Protocol (IP) network. The method determines a path list of next-hop routers between the source and destination by selecting between a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) query of a current router on the path, and by sending a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) probe packet having a destination field with a destination IP address and a Time-to-Live (TTL) field with a value of one greater than the number of hops to the current router. The steps are iterated until the next router is determined to be the destination. Preferably, the UDP probe packets are loose-source routed through the source. In addition, a topology information database may be accessed to resolve an unknown router, and/or resolve intrarouter devices on the path.