Abstract: An integrated circuit device that includes a substrate as a base of the integrated circuit device, a semiconductor layer disposed on top of the substrate, an isolation layer disposed on top of the semiconductor layer, a plurality of metals disposed above the isolation layer, a transistor including a source and drain region positioned in the semiconductor layer, and a gate electrode connected to the source and drain region and positioned in the isolation layer, wherein the source and drain region, and gate electrode are respectively connected to the metals by electrical contacts, and a Faraday shield positioned laterally between the gate electrode and the drain region in the isolation layer. The Faraday shield is connected to one of the metals through at least one conductive interconnect produced by a damascene process such that the interconnect forms a continuous connection to the metal from the Faraday shield.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to phase separation, and more particularly, to a apparatus and a method for phase separation. In one example, the apparatus includes a spiral shaped body, split outlets and an adjustable splitter. The spiral shaped body includes an inlet portion to receive a mixture of phases associated with distinct effective masses, an outlet portion, and multiple helical turns stacked between the inlet and outlet portion. A portion of helical turns are twisted to form a twisted portion having opposite walls of a preceding helical turn turned relative to one another in opposite directions. The split outlets are configured at walls of the preceding helical turn to withdraw the phases based on an effective mass of said phases. The adjustable splitter is movably configured at least a portion of a cross section of the spiral shaped body to facilitate separate withdrawal of the one or more phases of the mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process with lower recycle ratio while eliminating the need for quench column for production of superior quality coke conforming to specifications of anode grade coke. The process of the present invention enables production of lower amounts of coke and fuel oil yields.

Abstract: A dispenser interface module connects with an existing main processing board of a fuel dispenser via an existing data port of the main board and via a current loop communication link connection of the main board. The dispenser interface module determines an idle condition of the dispenser from analysis of signals on the link, without disturbing the signals on the link, and only performs actions such as reboot or software update of the main board, or retrieval of data from the main board through the data port, during the idle condition. The dispenser interface module may compress data retrieved through the data port by removing previously retrieved records from the retrieved data. The dispenser interface module instructs a communication module to wirelessly transmit the compressed data to a remote server for analysis. The communication module wirelessly receives, and forwards to the dispenser interface module, reboot or update messages and instructions.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to mixing and separating phases of a mixture, and, more particularly, to an integrated apparatus for mixing and separating immiscible fluid phases and method therefor. The apparatus includes an inlet section, a mixing section, a separating section, and an outlet section. The mixing section includes multiple spiral turns for separately introducing the fluid phases of different specific gravity into the mixing section. Each of the spiral turns includes a helical channel followed by a counter-helical channel for enabling mixing of fluid phases. The counter-helical channel changes the direction of flow of fluid phases upon flow of said fluid phases from the helical channel to the counter-helical channel. The separating section extends from the mixing section separates the fluid phases based on specific gravity difference of fluid phases. The outlet section facilitates in separate withdrawal of fluid phases based on the specific gravity of said fluid phases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and system for complete conversion of crude oils by integrating delayed coking process, high severity catalytic cracking process and naphtha cracking processes along with olefin recovery section, aromatic recovery section and gasifier section to maximize the crude oil conversion to valuable products like light olefins, aromatics and chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crude oil processing, particularly related to conversion of crude oil containing high amount of naphthenic acid compounds to lighter hydrocarbon materials with minimum capital expenditure. The invented process utilizes a novel scheme for high TAN crude oils by employing thermal cracking process to maximize the residue conversion to valuable products, which require minimum modifications in unit metallurgies and corrosion inhibitor injection schemes in refineries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Delayed Coking of heavy petroleum residue producing petroleum coke and lighter hydrocarbon products. The invented process utilizes a pre-cracking reactor for mild thermal cracking of the feedstock and intermediate multistage separation system before being subjected to higher severity thermal cracking in delayed coking process, resulting in reduction in overall coke yield.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a monolithic integrated device that comprises a substrate layer being the base of the device, an inter-layer dielectric disposed on top of the substrate layer and below a passivation layer, an electronic circuitry formed within the inter-layer dielectric and supported by the substrate layer, the electronic circuitry comprises a plurality of metal layers formed by one or more spaced apart metals; and at least one micromachined ultrasonic transducer. Each micromachined ultrasonic transducer comprises a bottom electrode disposed on top of the passivation layer and connected to the electronic circuitry, a piezoelectric disposed on top of the bottom electrode, a top electrode disposed on top of the piezoelectric, and an elastic layer positioned on top of the top electrode. There is a cavity formed below the bottom electrode that extends from the passivation layer to a portion of the inter-layer dielectric.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a monolithic integrated device that comprises a substrate layer being the base of the device, an inter-layer dielectric disposed on top of the substrate layer and below a passivation layer, an electronic circuitry formed within the inter-layer dielectric and supported by the substrate layer, the electronic circuitry comprises a plurality of metal layers formed by one or more spaced apart metals; and at least one micromachined ultrasonic transducer. Each micromachined ultrasonic transducer comprises a bottom electrode disposed on top of the passivation layer and connected to the electronic circuitry, a piezoelectric disposed on top of the bottom electrode, a top electrode disposed on top of the piezoelectric, and an elastic layer positioned on top of the top electrode. There is a cavity formed below the bottom electrode that extends from the passivation layer to a portion of the inter-layer dielectric.

Abstract: A method and a device for personalized automatic tagging are provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of context-based tags based on interactions between a user of the electronic device and a plurality of data items on the electronic device. The obtained plurality of context-based tags are associated with the plurality of data items. In response to detecting at least one context-based search input, at least one context-based tag corresponding to the at least one context-based search input is determined. At least one data item associated with the at least one context-based tag identified. A display of the electronic device is caused to display the at least one data item to the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to resid processing, particularly related to conversion of resid material with maximum recovery of lighter hydrocarbons. The invented process utilizes a novel scheme for integration of solvent de-asphalting and delayed coking processes to maximize the residue conversion to valuable products, with cleaner quality of middle distillates and fuel oil products, in comparison with other integrated solvent de-asphalting and delayed coking schemes. This process also has an additional flexibility to vary the recycle quantity, without impacting fractionator operation of the delayed coking section, which further enhances the product recovery and achieves maximum conversion of the resid feedstock, with minimum impact on liquid product properties.

Abstract: Monolithic integrated device having an architecture that allows an acoustic device to transduce either surface acoustic waves or bulk acoustic waves, comprising: a substrate layer being the base of the device; an inter-layer dielectric disposed on top of the substrate layer; an electronic circuitry substantially formed in the inter-layer dielectric and supported by the substrate layer, the electronic circuitry comprises a plurality of metal layers; and a piezoelectric layer being sandwiched between a top electrode and a bottom electrode within the inter-layer dielectric. The top electrode is an upper metal layer belonging to the electronic circuitry and the bottom electrode is a lower metal layer belonging to the electronic circuitry. To transduce the bulk acoustic waves, the inter-layer dielectric is formed with a top cavity above the top electrode and a bottom cavity below the bottom electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides dual deployment ramps (and related ramp systems) for a vehicle, the ramps comprising a ramp assembly, the ramp assembly comprising a mid-panel and a first and second end-panel, the end-panels pivotably attached to opposite ends of the mid-panel; a slide cable comprising a first and second end, the first end engaging the first end-panel and the second end engaging the second end-panel; opposing roller plate assemblies comprising one or more pulleys for engagement of the slide cable, the roller plate assemblies positioned below the ramp assembly and at each end thereof below the respective first and second end-panel; and a cable drum assembly positioned below the ramp assembly and between the opposing roller plate assemblies, the cable drum assembly comprising a cable drum engaging the slide cable to provide reversible movement to the slide cable for pulling one of the first and second end-panels to move the ramp assembly in one of opposing directions for providing dual deploymen

Abstract: The present invention relates to delayed coking of heavy petroleum residue producing petroleum coke and lighter hydrocarbon products. The invented process utilize a pre-cracking reactor and a reactor furnace for mild thermal cracking of the feedstock and an intermediate separator, before being subjected to higher severity thermal cracking treatment in a coker furnace and a coking drums, resulting in reduction in overall coke yield.

Abstract: Predictive execution of query flows in an application aware database environment. A repository of previously received and registered database queries along with at least corresponding metadata having information about database query flows generating the database queries is maintained. Application metadata corresponding to a subsequent database query is received. The repository is checked to determine if the application metadata matches one of the previously received and registered database query flows. One or more queries corresponding to the query flow from the repository is/are retrieved if a match is determined. Execution of the retrieved one or more database queries is started prior to receiving the query from outside the repository.

Abstract: Application-aware database environments. A repository of previously received and registered database queries is maintained that includes at least corresponding metadata having information about an application generating the database queries. A subsequent database query and application metadata corresponding to the subsequent database query can be received. The repository to determine if the subsequent database query and application metadata match one of the previously received database queries and application metadata. A matching previously received database query is retrieved from the repository if a match is determined. The retrieved database query is executed.

Abstract: Monolithic integrated device having an architecture that allows an acoustic device to transduce either surface acoustic waves or bulk acoustic waves, comprising: a substrate layer being the base of the device; an inter-layer dielectric disposed on top of the substrate layer; an electronic circuitry substantially formed in the inter-layer dielectric and supported by the substrate layer, the electronic circuitry comprises a plurality of metal layers; and a piezoelectric layer being sandwiched between a top electrode and a bottom electrode within the inter-layer dielectric. The top electrode is an upper metal layer belonging to the electronic circuitry and the bottom electrode is a lower metal layer belonging to the electronic circuitry. To transduce the bulk acoustic waves, the inter-layer dielectric is formed with a top cavity above the top electrode and a bottom cavity below the bottom electrode.

Abstract: A process for preparing Nilotinib hydrochloride Form R5 and Form R6 comprises: step a) providing a solution of Nilotinib free base in acetic acid and optionally an organic solvent, step b) adding hydrochloric acid taken in an organic solvent to the solution of step a), then separating Nilotinib hydrochloride Form R5 (step c), and finally drying at about 100° C. to 150° C. to obtain Nilotinib hydrochloride Form R6.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a report in real-time from a resource management system includes: receiving a plurality of parameters related to the report from a user; identifying required data from the resource management system based on the plurality of parameters; extracting refined data from the resource management system based on the identified required data using a data mining algorithm; and generating a report in real-time based on the extracted refined data.