Abstract: A control system for managing the operation of a tractor PTO using input conditions occurring in a connected baler. Baler conditions such as tailgate position, crop pickup position, bale wrapper status, and driveline torque are sensed in the baler, and communicated to an implement-mounted controller whereupon control signals are initiated and communicated to a tractor-mounted controller to manage operation of the tractor's PTO. Safety may be maintained through the use of operator acknowledgements in order to prevent unexpected engagement of the PTO and a manual override capability allows an operator to suspend automated operation at any time.

Abstract: Band members use their own performance during a song to reinstate a band member who has failed during the course of the song. Once a band member has failed, options are given to other members of the band who have achieved a predetermined bonus or performance level to save the fallen band member. Once saved, the failed member returns to normal play of the song. In this manner, failure still has the consequence of removing a player from a song at least temporarily, and perhaps permanently if bandmates are unable or unwilling to save the fallen member. However, by providing the option of reinstatement, band members can prevent their friends from long stretches of inactivity following a failure. This may have the added benefit of encouraging band members to perform strongly in order to be able to save their friends.

Abstract: A draft load control system for an agricultural tractor towing a trailed, ground-engaging implement that monitors implement height using sensors located on the tractor or sensors coupled to an on-board control communications system and adjusts the implement position in relation to the ground based on draft load, implement height, and tractor wheel-slip to maintain a more accurate, consistent draft load on the tractor while maintaining the implement engaged with the ground and preventing the tractor-implement ground speed from being reduced to zero.

Abstract: A draft load control system for an agricultural tractor coupled to a semi-trailed, ground-engaging implement that monitors implement height using sensors located on the tractor or sensors coupled to an on-board control communications system and adjusts the implement position in relation to the ground through coordinated action of the three-point hitch and the on-implement position actuator based on draft load, implement height, and tractor wheel-slip to maintain a more accurate, consistent draft load on the tractor while maintaining the implement engaged with the ground and preventing the tractor-implement ground speed from being reduced to zero.

Abstract: Left and right main hoppers offset laterally from each other on opposite sides of the centerline of a seeding machine provide an operator access area between the hoppers. A third hopper located forwardly of and between the two main hoppers has a capacity less than that of each of the main hoppers for refuge or male seed. The hoppers are sized to maximize productivity. In one embodiment, first and second hoppers communicate with downstream conduit structure, and valve structure selects one or the other of the first and second hoppers for delivery of the material. The valve structure can be operated remotely and can be map based. Alternatviely, selectively blockable nozzle structure is located in the first and second hoppers. Easily changeable connector structure facilitates row pattern selection and hose routing.

Abstract: Disclosed are multilevel interconnects for integrated circuit devices, especially copper/dual damascene devices, and methods of fabrication. Methylated-oxide type hardmasks are formed over polymeric interlayer dielectric materials. Preferably the hardmasks are materials having a dielectric constant of less than 3 and more preferably 2.7 or less. Advantageously, both the hardmask and the interlayer dielectric can be spincoated.

Abstract: Disclosed are multilevel interconnects for integrated circuit devices, especially copper/dual damascene devices, and methods of fabrication. Methylated-oxide type hardmasks are formed over polymeric interlayer dielectric materials. Preferably the hardmasks are materials having a dielectric constant of less than 3 and more preferably 2.7 or less. Advantageously, both the hardmask and the interlayer dielectric can be spincoated.

Abstract: Disclosed are multilevel interconnects for integrated circuit devices, especially copper/dual damascene devices, and methods of fabrication. Methylated-oxide type hardmasks are formed over polymeric interlayer dielectric materials. Preferably the hardmasks are materials having a dielectric constant of less than 3 and more preferably 2.7 or less. Advantageously, both the hardmask and the interlayer dielectric can be spincoated.

Abstract: An in vitro method for testing the effectiveness of antiviral agents is provided. The method allows for screening anti-papillomavirus drugs which can interfere with the early and maintenance stages of papillomavirus infection. The method comprises growing epithelial cells susceptible to infection with papillomavirus in a monolayer system and measuring the effectiveness of various agents present in the growing media to interfere with the growth of the virus. The method is free from interferences caused by the regional variability, since the cell cultures are evenly dispersed monolayers.