Abstract: First and second anchor features are formed on a photolithography mask, each having a respective center point. An elongated, chromeless, bridging feature is formed between the anchor features. The bridging feature is offset from the center points of the anchor feature to minimize distortions of a corresponding photoresist feature formed by the bridging feature.

Abstract: First and second anchor features are formed on a substrate via a chromeless photolithography process. An elongated bridging feature is formed between the anchor features on the substrate via the chromeless photolithography process. A distance between the anchor features is sufficient to minimize lateral displacement at a center portion of the bridging feature without significant reduction in mechanical stability of the bridging feature.

Abstract: An elongated, chromeless, bridging feature is formed on a photolithography mask with an etching depth that causes a nominal phase difference of more than 180 degrees to energy passing through the photolithography mask. A corresponding photoresist feature is formed using the bridging feature. The phase difference may be chosen to minimize dimensional variation of the corresponding photoresist feature.

Abstract: First and second anchor features are formed on a substrate via a chromeless photolithography process. An elongated bridging feature is formed between the anchor features on the substrate via the chromeless photolithography process. A distance between the anchor features is sufficient to minimize lateral displacement at a center portion of the bridging feature without significant reduction in mechanical stability of the bridging feature.

Abstract: An elongated, chromeless, bridging feature is formed on a photolithography mask with an etching depth that causes a nominal phase difference of more than 180 degrees to energy passing through the photolithography mask. A corresponding photoresist feature is formed using the bridging feature. The phase difference may be chosen to minimize dimensional variation of the corresponding photoresist feature.

Abstract: First and second anchor features are formed on a photolithography mask, each having a respective center point. An elongated, chromeless, bridging feature is formed between the anchor features.

Abstract: A method includes determining defect types and defect locations on a mask blank and storing the defect types and the defect locations. The method further includes generating at least one alignment mark on the mask blank and selecting a mask pattern for the mask blank based on the defect types and the defect locations. Additionally, the method includes determining a positioning of the mask pattern on the mask blank, aligning a mask pattern generator with the mask blank in accordance with the positioning using the at least one alignment mark and forming the mask pattern on the mask blank using the mask pattern generator.

Abstract: A method includes determining defect types and defect locations on a mask blank and storing the defect types and the defect locations on the mask blank. The method further includes generating at least one alignment mark on the mask blank and selecting a mask pattern for the mask blank based on the defect types and the defect locations. Additionally, the method includes determining a positioning of the mask pattern on the mask blank, aligning a mask pattern generator with the mask blank in accordance with the positioning using the at least one alignment mark and forming the mask pattern in the mask blank using the mask pattern generator.

Abstract: Provided is a caliper extender, which fits over a tape measure blade, enabling accurate measurements to be taken of an inside dimension. Extender slides along blade and is positioned against one wall of the inside dimension. Blade is then repositioned flat against extender and a measurement reading is taken. A pointer may also be incorporated into extender to indicate a tape marking corresponding to an accurate measurement. In the alternative, a caliper extender is incorporated into a tape measure such that extender can be disengaged from a casing of tape measure, slid along a blade and a measurement reading taken through a window in a channel through which blade is installed.

Abstract: Provided is a caliper extender (100), which fits over a tape measure blade (124), enabling accurate measurements to be taken of an inside dimension (142). Extender (100) slides along blade (124) and is positioned against one wall of the inside dimension (142). Blade (124) is then repositioned flat against extender (100) and a measurement reading is taken. A pointer (110) may also be incorporated into extender (100) to indicate a tape marking (202, 204, 206, 208 or 210) corresponding to an accurate measurement. In the alternative, a caliper extender (160) is incorporated into a tape measure (350) such that extender (160) can be disengaged from a casing (352) of tape measure (350), slid along a blade (190) and a measurement reading taken through a window (308) in a channel (304) through which blade (190) is installed.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing metrology sampling rates in an advanced process control (APC) application. A method is provided for processing a run of workpieces, the method comprising the steps of: providing a database comprising subgroups of data representing characteristics from previously processed workpieces; selecting a first subgroup of data having characteristics that satisfy a predetermined criteria; determining processing conditions for a processing tool corresponding to said first subgroup of data; processing the run of workpieces with the process tool using the determined processing conditions; and measuring the run of workpieces according to a sampling rate determined from the first subgroup of data.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing a manufacturing process. The system comprises: a database of operational data gathered from previously performed manufacturing processes; a filtering system for filtering the database into a plurality of data subsets; a calculation system for calculating evaluation criteria for a selected data subset; an analysis system for determining if the evaluation criteria meets a set of predetermined requirements; and an iteration system that selects a new data subset if the selected data subset fails to provide evaluation criteria that meets the set of predetermined requirements.

Abstract: Enhanced voltmeter leads includes load circuitry having a test load that can be switchably coupled between the leads to help identify faults in a circuit under test. In certain embodiments, the value of the test load can be any appropriate value set according to parameters or characteristics of the circuit under test. In these embodiments, the value of the test load can be set manually or automatically or both. The types of faults that can be identified include a short-to-ground, an open circuit, and a high (e.g., corrosive) resistance. The leads include a switch whose setting is adjustable to couple and decouple the test load between the leads. The switch can be located in the leads or in a lead handle of the leads for easy access by a user/technician. The leads can also include a fuse or circuit breaker for safety reasons. The leads can be used systematically to help identify the type and location of a fault from voltage readings.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for restraining cargo securely in or on a vehicle seat. In particular, the invention relates to an apparatus for anchoring a strap, cord, or cable to a vehicle seat, which in turn secures and restrains cargo in or on the vehicle seat. The apparatus secures cargo to a vehicle seat with a rear by anchoring a strap to the vehicle seat. It includes an anchor plate and wedge-shaped slotted unit communicably attached to the anchor plate for channeling the strap therethrough, whereby the anchor plate bears against the rear of the vehicle seat, thereby securing the cargo to the vehicle seat.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for restraining cargo securely in or on a vehicle seat. In particular, the invention relates to a method for anchoring a strap, cord, or cable to the vehicle seat which secures and restrains cargo in or on the vehicle seat. The method secures cargo to a vehicle seat having a rear by anchoring a strap to the vehicle seat. The method includes channeling or threading the strap through a wedge-shaped slotted portion communicably attached to an anchor plate, the strap being tightened around the cargo, whereby the anchor plate bears against the rear of the vehicle seat, thereby securing the cargo to the vehicle seat.