Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling movement of an aircraft. An aerodynamic function desired for controlling the movement of the aircraft at a particular altitude is identified. The aerodynamic function identified is part of a group of aerodynamic functions used to control the movement of the aircraft at a number of different altitudes. A group of inflatable blades is filled with a fluid to a pressure that corresponds to the aerodynamic function. The group of inflatable blades at the pressure has a shape and a group of dimensions that provide the aerodynamic function.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling temperatures of a plurality of locations on a structure. A temperature at each of the plurality of locations is identified. A desired temperature for each of the plurality of locations is identified. Processing of a workload by a processor at each of the plurality of locations is controlled to control the temperature at each of the plurality of locations to match the corresponding desired temperature for each of the plurality of locations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling movement of an aircraft. An aerodynamic function desired for controlling the movement of the aircraft at a particular altitude is identified. The aerodynamic function identified is part of a group of aerodynamic functions used to control the movement of the aircraft at a number of different altitudes. A group of inflatable blades is filled with a fluid to a pressure that corresponds to the aerodynamic function. The group of inflatable blades at the pressure has a shape and a group of dimensions that provide the aerodynamic function.

Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing system or process, such as an ion implantation system, apparatus and method, including a component or step for heating a semiconductor workpiece are provided. An optical heat source emits light energy to heat the workpiece. The optical heat source is configured to provide minimal or reduced emission of non-visible wavelengths of light energy and emit light energy at a wavelength in a maximum energy light absorption range of the workpiece.

Abstract: A inventory identification method and system disclosed herein that includes a low electromagnetic radiation display device, at least one sensor electrically connected to the low electromagnetic radiation display device, an optical imaging device configured to optically generate an image of a display output of the low electromagnetic radiation display device, the display output configured to graphically represent at least one value received from the at least one sensor. The system further includes an optical processing system configured to receive and process the image from the display output of the low electromagnetic radiation display to determine device data based on the processed image, and a data transmitter configured to transmit the device data to a remote data collection device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling temperatures of a plurality of locations on a structure. A temperature at each of the plurality of locations is identified. A desired temperature for each of the plurality of locations is identified. Processing of a workload by a processor at each of the plurality of locations is controlled to control the temperature at each of the plurality of locations to match the corresponding desired temperature for each of the plurality of locations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a housing, a processor unit, a display, a navigation module, and a number of modules. The navigation module is configured to guide an airdrop system to a target location. The number of modules is configured to provide functions for use by a number of operators to perform a mission in addition to an airdrop.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting wind patterns in association with a cargo package airdrop. The method includes dispersing media into the atmosphere, tracking the dispersed media, wherein tracking includes at least one of using Sodar, Lidar, Radar, and optical imaging, determining a wind pattern proximate an airdrop landing using the tracked media, and determining an airdrop location position using the determined wind pattern.

Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing system or process, such as an ion implantation system, apparatus and method, including a component or step for heating a semiconductor workpiece are provided. An optical heat source emits light energy to heat the workpiece. The optical heat source is configured to provide minimal or reduced emission of non-visible wavelengths of light energy and emit light energy at a wavelength in a maximum energy light absorption range of the workpiece.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing an airdrop system. Wind around an aircraft is measured to form first wind information. Wind around a target location is measured to form second wind information. A four-dimensional wind profile for use in deploying the airdrop system from the aircraft is generated using the first wind information and the second wind information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a housing, a processor unit, a display, a navigation module, and a number of modules. The navigation module is configured to guide an airdrop system to a target location. The number of modules is configured to provide functions for use by a number of operators to perform a mission in addition to an airdrop.

Abstract: An eyewear support device used to support and hold in place a pair of eyeglasses on a user's face. The device comprises a forehead panel having a front and rear surface, with a forwardly-extending flexible support arm protruding contiguously from the forehead panel. The support arm has a hook at the end configured to support a pair of eyeglasses, thereby preventing the eyeglasses from touching the user's face. The device may also have one or more cushions attached to the rear surface of the forehead panel. In another embodiment, the forehead panel comprises a forwardly-extending bridge or center section. A method of using the eyewear support device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A bowling ball thumb insert has a first and second sleeve. The second sleeve is retained in the first sleeve. The first sleeve has a coupling mechanism including a ledge extending radially inward towards the center of the sleeve. A positioning gap is adjacent the ledge. A second sleeve is positioned inside the first sleeve. The second sleeve includes a coupling mechanism. The second sleeve coupling mechanism includes a wing extending radially outward from the outer surface of the second sleeve. The wing passes through the positioning gap. When one of the sleeves is rotated with respect to the other, the sleeves lock together.

Abstract: A bowling center bowling ball system has a mechanism to size a bowler's hand. The mechanism provides the bowler with a hand size, selected from a small number of hand sizes, that corresponds to the best bowling ball fit for the bowler. A plurality of bowling balls each having a desired weight and hole set is provided. The hole sets corresponds to the small number of hand sizes. The plurality of individual balls are coded such that once the bowler has his hand size and ball weight, the bowler can select his specific bowling ball using the coded system on the bowling balls to provide the bowler with a desired weight bowling ball and finger hole set that corresponds to the bowler's hand size.

Abstract: A bowling ball thumb insert has a first and second sleeve. The second sleeve is retained in the first sleeve. The first sleeve has a coupling mechanism including a ledge extending radially inward towards the center of the sleeve. A positioning gap is adjacent the ledge. A second sleeve is positioned inside the first sleeve. The second sleeve includes a coupling mechanism. The second sleeve coupling mechanism includes a wing extending radially outward from the outer surface of the second sleeve. The wing passes through the positioning gap. When one of the sleeves is rotated with respect to the other, the sleeves lock together.

Abstract: An improved HE LINAC-based ion implantation system is disclosed utilizing direct digital synthesis (DDS) techniques to obtain precise frequency and phase control and automated electrode voltage phase calibration. The DDS controller may be used on a multi-stage linear accelerator based implanter to digitally synchronize the frequency and phase of the electric fields to each electrode within each stage of the accelerator. The DDS controller includes digital phase synthesis (DPS) circuits for modulating the phase of the electric field to the electrodes, and a master oscillator that uses digital frequency synthesis or DFS to digitally synthesize a master frequency and phase applied to each of the DPS circuits. Also disclosed are methods for automatically phase and amplitude calibrating the RF electrode voltages of the stages.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for use in setting up workpiece treatment or processing equipment. A disclosed system processes silicon wafers that are treated during processing steps in producing semiconductor integrated circuits. The processing equipment includes a wafer support that supports a wafer in a treatment region during wafer processing. A housing provides a controlled environment within the housing interior for processing the wafer on the wafer support. A mechanical transfer system transports wafers to and from the support. A wafer simulator is used to simulate wafer movement and includes a pressure sensor for monitoring contact between the simulator and the wafer transfer and support equipment. In one illustrated embodiment the wafer simulator is generally circular and includes three equally spaced pressure sensors for monitoring contact with wafer transport and support equipment.

Abstract: A finger grip has a resilient transparent tubular body which is adapted to be inserted into a finger hole of a bowling ball. The insert has a generally cylindrical inner wall surface with a pair of opposing gripping surfaces at each end of the insert. Thus, the insert provides four gripping members in a single insert.

Abstract: A finger grip (10) for a bowling ball (14) has a mechanism (20) to retain the grip to a bowler's finger (12). A pad (24) is included to contact the bowling ball (14). The bowling ball (14) is associated with the retention mechanism. Also the pad (24) has an arcuate surface.

Abstract: A finger grip has a resilient tubular body which is adapted to be inserted into a finger hole of a bowling ball. The insert has a generally cylindrical inner wall surface with a pair of opposing gripping surfaces at each end of the insert. Thus, the insert provides four gripping members in a single insert.