Abstract: The invention is directed to polished glass substrates suitable for extreme ultraviolet lithography. The elements are silica-titania glass elements having a coefficient of thermal expansion of 0±30×10?9/° C. or less, and containing 5-10 wt. % titania. The polished elements have a mid-spatial frequency peak-to-valley roughness of <10 nm and a high-spatial frequency roughness of <0.20 nm average roughness. The invention is further directed to a method of for producing optical elements suitable for extreme ultraviolet lithography (“EUVL”), the method having at least the steps of providing a glass substrate in the shape of the desired optical element and polishing the shaped substrate using a high abrasive slurry flow rate of >2.0 ml/cm2/min. Generally the flow rates are in the range of 2.0-10 ml/cm2/min. Glass substrates suitable for extreme ultraviolet lithography element have a coefficient of thermal expansion of 0±30×10?9/° C. or less.

Abstract: An attachment system for attaching a flexible enclosure to a boat windshield frame includes a frame trim piece with a longitudinally and transversely extending groove retaining a resilient insert. The insert has a pair of legs extending from one end of a shank and touching to conceal the groove. A screw snap stud can be inserted at any selected position along the groove to self-tap into the walls of the groove and releasably retain a cooperating fastener on the flexible enclosure. If the stud is removed, the insert legs return to the original position. Alternatively, the insert is not used or the insert does not include the legs.

Abstract: The invention includes a physical vapor deposition target containing copper and at least two additional elements selected from Ag, Al, As, Au, B, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe, Ga, Ge, Hf, Hg, In, Ir, Li, Mg, Mn, Nb, Ni, Pb, Pd, Pt, Sb, Sc, Si, Sn, Ta, Te, Ti, V, W, Zn and Zr, a total amount of the at least two additional elements being from 100 ppm to 10 atomic %. The invention additionally includes thin films and interconnects which contain the mixture of copper and at least two added elements. The invention also includes forming a copper-containing target. A mixture of copper and two or more elements is formed. The mixture is cast by melting and is subsequently cooled to form a billet which is worked utilizing one or both of equal channel angular extrusion and thermomechanical processing to form a target.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for preparing cyclic alcohols. The method includes a reduction, deprotection, and rearrangement scheme. The present invention further provides a method of preparation of an intermediate useful in the synthesis of compounds that function as inhibitors of the aspartyl protease enzyme of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for applying a surface modification agent composition for organosilicate glass dielectric films. More particularly, the invention pertains to a method for treating a silicate or organosilicate dielectric film on a substrate, which film either comprises silanol moieties or has had at least some previously present carbon containing moieties removed therefrom. The treatment adds carbon containing moieties to the film and/or seals surface pores of the film, when the film is porous.

Abstract: Methods of repairing voids in a material are described herein that include: a) providing a material having a plurality of reactive silanol groups; b) providing at least one reactive surface modification agent; and c) chemically capping at least some of the plurality of reactive silanol groups with the at least one of the reactive surface modification agents. Methods of carbon restoration in a material are also described that include: a) providing a carbon-deficient material having a plurality of reactive silanol groups; b) providing at least one reactive surface modification agent; and c)chemically capping at least some of the plurality of reactive silanol groups with the at least one of the reactive surface modification agents.

Abstract: A generally tube-shaped package that has a tear strip joined to a web of packaging film, the tear strip incorporating an encapsulated tear notch. The package is filled with cookie or bread dough. In accordance with one embodiment, the tear strip is part of a tape that is joined to a web of packaging film. Preferably, the tear strip has a tear bead. Optionally, tearing off of the tear strip provides access to a peel seal, which in turn must be sundered to gain access to the dough. In accordance with another embodiment, the tear strip comprises a portion of a web of packaging film, which portion is bounded by a pair of mutually parallel capped tear lines. A tear bead is disposed between the tear lines. Methods of manufacturing such packages are disclosed.

Abstract: A toughening agent composition for increasing the hydrophobicity of an organosilicate glass dielectric film when applied to said film. It includes a component capable of alkylating or arylating silanol moieties of the organosilicate glass dielectric film via silylation, and an activating agent selected from the group consisting of an amine, an onium compound and an alkali metal hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention includes a gaming device which includes a plurality of game functions for a single game and a probability associated with each game function. After a predetermined event occurs, the processor uses the probabilities to generate a particular game function for a player to use. Preferably, the predetermined event is a game triggering event. The processor can generate different game functions for a single game from predetermined event to predetermined event. This type of gaming device increases the interest and entertainment of gaming device players.

Abstract: The present invention relates to semiconductor device fabrication and more specifically to a method and material for forming high density shallow trench isolation structures in integrated circuits capable of withstanding wet etch treatments. A silica dielectric film is formed on a substrate. The silica dielectric film has a density of from about 1.0 to about 2.3 g/ml, a SiC:SiO bond ratio of about 0.015 or more, a dielectric constant of about 4.0 or less, a breakdown voltage of about 2 MV/cm or more, and a wet etch resistance in a 100:1 by volume mixture of water and hydrogen fluoride of about 30 ?/minute or less.

Abstract: An apparatus for enclosing an open area of a boat includes a canvas system with a fabric sheet having an edge formed thereon, a header extrusion mounted on an upper edge of a boat windshield, the header extrusion having a longitudinally extending and outwardly opening slot formed therein, and a plurality of fasteners attached to the fabric sheet at spaced apart locations, each fastener including a hook releasably engaged in the slot.

Abstract: A method of forming a microelectronic device while preventing photoresist poisoning. Various layers of conductive metals and dielectric materials are deposited onto a substrate in selective sequence to form an integrated circuit. Vias and trenches are formed throughout the structure by exposing and patterning a photoresist material. The dielectric materials of the insulating layers are protected from the photoresist to prevent chemical reactions which lead to photoresist poisoning. This is done by forming a modified surface layer on the dielectric material by either depositing an additional layer that covers the dielectric material, or by modifying the exposed surface of the dielectric material to a plasma or chemical treatment.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for preparing cyclic alcohols. The method includes a reduction, deprotection, and rearrangement scheme. The present invention further provides a method of preparation of an intermediate useful in the synthesis of compounds that function as inhibitors of the aspartyl protease enzyme of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices, methods and product for removing wrinkles and smoothing fabric, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, using ultrasonic energy and an ultrasonic transmission fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bonus scheme for a gaming device which presents a plurality of selections to the player in one or more rounds. After a players chooses each selection, a processor, using predetermined probabilities, generates various outcomes. Depending upon which types of outcomes are generated, the player may advance to different rounds where the player can choose other selections, or instead the bonus round can terminate.

Abstract: Low dielectric constant layered materials and a methof for making said layered materials comprising the steps of: a) providing a surface; b) spinning a dielectric material on to the surface; c) curing the dielectric material to form a dielectric layer; d) spinning a low dielectric constant material on to the dielectric layer; and e) curing the low dielectric constant material to form a low dielectric constant layer. Each layer can be spun-on to the layered component and subsequently cured before additional layers are added or all layers can be spun-on to the layered component and then the entire stack is cured at once.

Abstract: A breathing mask for delivering oxygen to a patient. The breathing mask has a headset for seating about the cranial region of the head of the patient, with a hollow gas delivery arm coupled to the headset. The mask also has a nosepiece that is coupled only to the hollow gas delivery arm and that delivers oxygen to the nostrils of the patient. Finally, the mask has a source of oxygen for coupling oxygen to the hollow gas delivery arm.

Abstract: An automotive reciprocating engine design is disclosed preferably including an extruded cylinder bore block with cylinder bores and a surrounding coolant passage extending from a top flat surface to a bottom flat surface; a cast, closed bottom, open top crankcase with vertical walls having flat upper surfaces; and a stamped metal mid-plate interposed in sealing relationship between the bottom surface of the cylinder block and the flat top surfaces of the crankcase. The crankcase contains bearing supports for a crankshaft and the mid-plate contains holes for connecting rods attached to pistons in the cylinder bores. The design facilitates low cost manufacture of strong, light weight components and easier assembly of the engine, and permits flexible manufacture of a family of engines with different displacements by substitution of a cylinder block of different length or of different bore diameter.

Abstract: The present invention includes a gaming device which includes a plurality of game functions for a single game and a probability associated with each game function. After a predetermined event occurs, the processor uses the probabilities to generate a particular game function for a player to use. Preferably, the predetermined event is a game triggering event. The processor can generate different game functions for a single game from predetermined event to predetermined event. This type of gaming device increases the interest and entertainment of gaming device players.

Abstract: An automotive reciprocating engine design is disclosed preferably including an extruded cylinder bore block with cylinder bores and a surrounding coolant passage extending from a top flat surface to a bottom flat surface; a cast, closed bottom, open top crankcase with vertical walls having flat upper surfaces; and a stamped metal mid-plate interposed in sealing relationship between the bottom surface of the cylinder block and the flat top surfaces of the crankcase. The crankcase contains bearing supports for a crankshaft and the mid-plate contains holes for connecting rods attached to pistons in the cylinder bores. The design facilitates low cost manufacture of strong, light weight components and easier assembly of the engine, and permits flexible manufacture of a family of engines with different displacements by substitution of a cylinder block of different length or of different bore diameter.