Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a lead frame site including a die attach region and corrugated metal leads around the die attach region. Each of the corrugated metal leads includes two or more corrugations. Each of the two or more corrugations includes a first flat horizontal portion, a first vertical portion with a first end directly adjacent and connected to a first end of the first flat horizontal portion, a second flat horizontal portion with a first end directly adjacent and connected to a second end of the first vertical portion, and a second vertical portion with a first end directly adjacent and connected to a second end of the second flat horizontal portion. The first flat horizontal portion is in a different plane than the second flat horizontal portion.

Abstract: A dog debris scoop preferably includes a tubular entrance member, a tubular rear member and a carrying ring. The tubular entrance member preferably includes a top wall, two opposing side walls and a bottom wall. A pair of opposing bag slots are formed in the two opposing side walls. A ring projection is formed on an outer surface of the top wall to receive the carrying ring. An inside perimeter of the front rim projection is sized to receive the outside perimeter of the rear rim projection. The pair of opposing retention fingers extend forward from opposing sides of the tubular rear member past a front thereof. An inside distance between opposing inside surfaces of the pair of opposing attachment fingers are sized to receive the tubular entrance member.

Abstract: A storage control system to provide file-level storage and block-level storage services. The storage control system has a computer system including a second 1/0 unit configured to receive block-level storage related requests, a processor unit, a first memory unit, and a storage unit; and a programmable logic device including a first 1/0 unit configured to receive file-level storage related requests, an interface unit configured to communicate with the computer system, one or more programmable hardware-implemented processing units and for processing of file-level storage related requests, and a second memory unit.

Abstract: Methods for forming improved bales may include using baling equipment with multi-component bolster assemblies that may ease installation and removal, reduce wear and tear and maintenance, and/or improve efficiency by reducing material waste, imperfections, and/or contamination. The bolster assemblies may include a plurality of coupling portions that engage a hydraulic rod and may enable the bolster assembly to self-center within a press chamber during normal baling operations. The bolster assemblies also may include an island portion that may be attached to the coupling portions and to a bolster cap, and the latter may be attached using retainer bolts having substantially planar heads that may define lips that run about frustums. The bolts may substantially planar head may reduce irregularities in the bale and the lips may prevent material seepage into the bolster assemblies.

Abstract: Improved bales may be formed using methods that include baling equipment with multi-component bolster assemblies that may ease installation and removal, reduce wear and tear and maintenance, and/or improve efficiency by reducing material waste, imperfections, and/or contamination. The bolster assemblies may include a plurality of coupling portions that engage a hydraulic rod and may enable the bolster assembly to self-center within a press chamber during normal baling operations. The bolster assemblies also may include an island portion that may be attached to the coupling portions and to a bolster cap, and the latter may be attached using retainer bolts having substantially flat, non-circular heads. The bolts may reduce irregularities in the bale and/or prevent material seepage into the bolster assemblies. During maintenance, an operator may remove only the bolster cap island assembly for cleaning, substantially reducing the time and strength needed to clean and/or repair the baler and reduce downtime.

Abstract: Improved bales may be formed using methods that include baling equipment with multi-component bolster assemblies that may ease installation and removal, reduce wear and tear and maintenance, and/or improve efficiency by reducing material waste, imperfections, and/or contamination. The bolster assemblies may include a plurality of coupling portions that engage a hydraulic rod and may enable the bolster assembly to self-center within a press chamber during normal baling operations. The bolster assemblies also may include an island portion that may be attached to the coupling portions and to a bolster cap, and the latter may be attached using retainer bolts having substantially flat, non-circular heads. The bolts may reduce irregularities in the bale and/or prevent material seepage into the bolster assemblies. During maintenance, an operator may remove only the bolster cap island assembly for cleaning, substantially reducing the time and strength needed to clean and/or repair the baler and reduce downtime.

Abstract: Embodiments of a capacitor assembly for coupling radio frequency (RF) and direct current (DC) power to an electrode and substrate support incorporating same are provided herein. In some embodiments, the capacitor assembly includes a first conductive plate to receive RF power from an RF power source, the first conductive plate including a central bore; at least one capacitor coupled to the first conductive plate and surrounding the central bore; and a second conductive plate electrically coupled to the first conductive plate via the at least one capacitor, the second conductive plate including an input tap to receive DC power from a DC power source and at least one output tap to couple the RF and DC power to an electrode.

Abstract: Embodiments of a capacitor assembly for coupling radio frequency (RF) and direct current (DC) power to an electrode and substrate support incorporating same are provided herein. In some embodiments, the capacitor assembly includes a first conductive plate to receive RF power from an RF power source, the first conductive plate including a central bore; at least one capacitor coupled to the first conductive plate and surrounding the central bore; and a second conductive plate electrically coupled to the first conductive plate via the at least one capacitor, the second conductive plate including an input tap to receive DC power from a DC power source and at least one output tap to couple the RF and DC power to an electrode.

Abstract: Indirubin derivatives of formula (I) wherein R represents -(A)n- R1 or —CO—N(R2,R3) with •A being C1-C5 alkylene group, optionally substituted by one or several A1 radical, A1 being an halogen Br, OH, OR4 or NH2, R4 being C1-C5 alkyl; —R1 being halogen, OH, N(R2, R3); R2 and R3, identical or different, being C1-C5 alkyl, optionally substituted by A1 such as above defined, or R2 and R3 are part of a cycle with 5 or 6 elements optionally comprising another heteroatom such as O or N; •n=1?5. It also relates to the biological application thereof.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate in a process chamber, include receiving process control parameters for one or more devices from a process controller to perform a first chamber process, determining a time to send each of the process control parameters to the one or more devices, for each of the one or more devices, adjusting the determined time to send each of the process control parameters using specific signal process delays associated with each of the one or more devices, and sending the process control parameters to each of the one or more devices at the adjusted times to perform the first chamber process, wherein the synchronization controller includes one or more output channels, each channel directly coupled to one of the one or more devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing event notification to navigational applications and devices. An event notification system determines whether to send application information to a navigation application or device based upon the proximity of the device to the event. In other embodiments, the event notification system sends all event information to the device and the device determines whether or not to display the information based upon the proximity of the event to the device. User interfaces for displaying event information to a user are also disclosed. Finally, system and methods are disclosed for providing disaster related information to service providers who, in turn, send the disaster information to users of personal navigation devices. For example, information provided may include evacuation routes, shelter locations, disaster recovery centers, hospitals, points of distribution, economic recovery locations, etc.

Abstract: A power supply system for an arc furnace includes a three phase transformer assembly, back to back SCRs coupled between a power source and the three phase transformer assembly primary windings, and three saturable-reactors, coupled between the three phase transformer assembly secondary windings and a load. A controlled DC current source is coupled between a system controller and each of said three saturable-reactors. The system controller is configured for monitoring the power source and an output current at the load, and for controlling the back-to-back SCRs and the current source.

Abstract: A clamp adapter assembly for connecting an instrument to a pressure vessel. The clamp adapter assembly allows an operator to convert a bolt connection base known in the art into a base suitable for utilizing a clamped connection similarly known in the art. The connection assembly includes a bottom plate, at least one fastener to fasten the bottom plate to a base, a top retaining plate, and a clamp. The peripheral portions of the bottom plate and top retaining plate may be beveled in order to be received within a tri-clamp. The top retaining plate may include two sections that overlappingly engage one another.

Abstract: A locating system for locating objects, such as, but not limited to, keys is disclosed. The locating system may include a mobile communication device having at least one audible tone generator in communication with a control module, wherein the control module is configured to send a signal to the audible tone generator to emit an audible tone. The locating system may also include a locator device physically detached from the mobile communication device. The locator device may include a receiver configured to receive the audible signal from the audible tone generator and to generate a signal. In alternative configurations, the locating system may send an audible sound that is incapable of being heard by an unaided human ear. In another configuration, the locating system may send a sequence of audible tones to activate the audible tone generator, thereby enabling a set of keys on a key ring to be located.

Abstract: A simple display of items from a list, which changes in synchrony with the corresponding video display, and permits simple navigation under user control. The display includes three control objects positioned below a video frame window on a display screen. A middle displayed object is located in a focus position and corresponds to the video segment currently being played in the video window. When play of the segment is complete, the object located to the right of the focus position moves and displaces the middle displayed object, most recently displayed within the focus position, to indicate a forward progression within the viewed video sequence.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing event notification to navigational applications and devices. An event notification system determines whether to send application information to a navigation application or device based upon the proximity of the device to the event. In other embodiments, the event notification system sends all event information to the device and the device determines whether or not to display the information based upon the proximity of the event to the device. User interfaces for displaying event information to a user are also disclosed. Finally, system and methods are disclosed for providing disaster related information to service providers who, in turn, send the disaster information to users of personal navigation devices. For example, information provided may include evacuation routes, shelter locations, disaster recovery centers, hospitals, points of distribution, economic recovery locations, etc.

Abstract: A locating system for locating objects, such as, but not limited to, keys is disclosed. The locating system may include a mobile communication device having at least one audible tone generator in communication with a control module, wherein the control module is configured to send a signal to the audible tone generator to emit an audible tone. The locating system may also include a locator device physically detached from the mobile communication device. The locator device may include a receiver configured to receive the audible signal from the audible tone generator and to generate a signal. In alternative configurations, the locating system may send an audible sound that is incapable of being heard by an unaided human ear. In another configuration, the locating system may send a sequence of audible tones to activate the audible tone generator, thereby enabling a set of keys on a key ring to be located.

Abstract: Indirubin derivatives of formula (I) wherein R represents -(A)n- R1 or —CO—N(R2,R3) with •A being C1-C5 alkylene group, optionally substituted by one or several A1 radical, A1 being an halogen Br, OH, OR4 or NH2, R4 being C1-C5 alkyl; —R1 being halogen, OH, N(R2, R3); R2 and R3, identical or different, being C1-C5 alkyl, optionally substituted by A1 such as above defined, or R2 and R3 are part of a cycle with 5 or 6 elements optionally comprising another heteroatom such as O or N; •n=1?5. It also relates to the biological application thereof.

Abstract: When preparing a settable slurry such as a cement slurry for cementing an oil well, cement or other solid powder is mixed with water and a set retarder. In order to be able to run a convenient and rapid check on the concentration of retarder after dilution at the site of use, a tracer material is mixed with the retarder in known amount during manufacture. The tracer is chosen to enable its concentration to be determined analytically after dilution at the site of use, thereby providing a way to determine the concentration of set retarder after such dilution. The tracer may be a redox-active material and its concentration may be determined by voltammetry. Tracer may likewise be mixed with additives other than set retarder.