Abstract: A multi-level matrix structure for retaining a support structure within a flat panel display device. In one embodiment, the multi-level matrix structure is comprised of a first parallel ridges. The multi-level matrix structure further includes a second parallel ridges. The second parallel ridges are oriented substantially orthogonally with respect to the first parallel ridges. In this embodiment, the second parallel ridges have a height which is greater than the height of the first parallel ridges. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second plurality of parallel spaced apart ridges include contact portions for retaining a support structure at a desired location within a flat panel display device. Hence, when a support structure is inserted between at least two of the contact portions of the multi-level support structure, the support structure is retained in place, at a desired location within the flat panel display device, by the contact portions.

Abstract: A conductive focus waffle structure for focusing electrons emitted from a cathode portion of a flat panel display device. In one embodiment, the conductive focus waffle structure comprises a grid of material comprised of substantially orthogonally oriented rows and columns. The substantially orthogonally oriented rows and columns define openings therebetween having sufficient size to allow electrons emitted from a cathode portion of a flat panel display device to pass therethrough. The focus waffle grid further comprises a lower dielectric portion adapted to be coupled to the cathode portion of the flat panel display device and an upper conductive portion coupled to the lower dielectric portion, the upper conductive portion adapted to focus the electrons passing through the openings.

Abstract: A multi-level matrix structure for frictionally retaining a support structure within a flat panel display device. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a multi-level matrix structure. The multi-level matrix structure of the present embodiment is comprised of a first multi-layered structure disposed on an inner surface of a faceplate of a flat panel display device. The multi-level matrix structure of the present embodiment is further comprised of a plurality of substantially parallel spaced apart ridges. In this embodiment, the plurality of substantially parallel spaced apart ridges overlie the first multi-layered structure. Additionally, in this embodiment, the plurality of substantially parallel spaced apart ridges include contact portions for frictionally retaining a support structure in a first direction at a desired location within the flat panel display device.

Abstract: A conductive focus waffle structure for focusing electrons emitted from a cathode portion of a flat panel display device, and a method for forming the conductive focus waffle structure. In one embodiment, the present invention applies a first layer of photo-imagable material above a cathode portion of a flat panel display device. This embodiment then removes portions of the layer of photo-imagable material such that openings are formed therein. A layer of conductive material is then applied over the cathode such that conductive material is disposed within the openings in the layer of photo-imagable material. A dielectric layer of material is also disposed between the cathode and the bottom surface of the conductive material. This embodiment of the present invention then removes the layer of photo-imagable material such that at least a portion of the conductive focus waffle structure is formed disposed above the cathode.

Abstract: A method for forming a three-dimensional multi-level conductive matrix structure for a flat panel display device. In one embodiment, the present invention forms first pixel separating structures across a surface of a faceplate of a flat panel display. The first pixel separating structures separate adjacent first sub-pixel regions. In this embodiment, the first pixel separating structures are formed by applying a first layer of photo-imagable material across the surface of the faceplate. Next, portions of the first layer of photo-imagable material are removed to leave regions of the first layer of photo-imagable material covering respective first sub-pixel regions. Then, a first layer of conductive material is applied over the surface of the faceplate such that the first layer conductive material is disposed between the aforementioned regions of the first layer of photo-imagable material.

Abstract: A high speed multiplier includes a logic circuit for performing multiplication a multiplicand stored in a first resister and a multiplier stored in a second register, which includes means connected to the second register for selectively gating a selected portion of a multiplier stored in the second register to a recoding means; shift gate means connected to outputs of the first register and controlled by outputs of the recoding means to gate selected groups of multiples of the multiplicand to an adder means for adding a group of multiples of the multiplicand under the control of the control signals; means for accumulating successive intermediate products generated by the adder means; spill adder means, connected to the means for accumulating, for generating a low order portion of a final result of the multiply; storage means for storing the low order portion of the final result; means for generating a high order portion of the final result from outputs of the means for accumulating; and means for storing the

Abstract: A substrate of either metal or plastic which is coated with a crater resistant enamel coating composition is used for the exterior of trucks and automobiles; the binder of the coating composition is a blend of(A) an acrylic polymer having hydroxy groups and contains about 0.1-10% by weight of a polymerized perfluoro carbon constituent of the formula ##STR1## where R is H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is perfluoro alkyl and n is 0 or 1 and(B) an aminoplast crosslinking agent such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin;The composition is applied and baked by conventional techniques, to form a finish on the substrate that has an excellent appearance.

Abstract: A crater resistant enamel coating composition used for the exterior of trucks and automobiles in which the binder is a blend of(A) an acrylic polymer having hydroxy groups and contains about 0.1-10% by weight of a polymerized perfluoro carbon constituent of the formula ##STR1## where R is H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is perfluoro alkyl and n is 0 or 1 and(B) an aminoplast crosslinking agent such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin.After the composition is applied and baked by conventional techniques, a finish is formed that has an excellent appearance.

Abstract: The weatherability and durability of clear coat/color coat finishes can be significantly increased by incorporating one or more ultraviolet light stabilizers into the color coat.

Abstract: A time of day clock for a computer is run off a clock for the computer processor by selecting the processor clock cycle T such that a binary multiple N of the time of day unit cycle D contains an integral number K of processor cycles T or ND=KT in accordance with the equation:D=(R.+-.X/N)T,where R is the integer nearest the actual D/T ratio, while X represents the number of D cycles of longer or shorter duration than R processor cycles needed to establish the actual proportional relationship between the two cycles over the period ND.

Abstract: Processes for preparing polymeric thickeners are provided which give, in preferred compositions, both good flow and leveling properties as well as sag resistance to coating compositions such as aqueous paints. The thickeners are prepared by conducting the polymerization in glycol such as ethylene glycol or propylene glycol with or without a little added water. The monomers polymerized consist essentially of (a) about 1-99% by weight of at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and (b) about 99-1% by weight of at least one ester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen or methyl,x is a positive integer of 5 to 80,y is an integer of 0 to 20, andR.sub.1 is alkyl of 1 to 20 carbon atoms or alkyl phenyl where the alkyl group is from 1 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A substrate that has a finish of a clear coat toplayer in firm adherence to a color coat layer that is in adherence with the substrate; whereinthe clear coat consists essentially of a transparent film forming binder;the color coat consists essentially of a film forming binder and pigments;both the clear coat and the color coat contain an antioxidant and an ultraviolet light stabilizer;This finish has an excellent appearance and has excellent weatherability and durability and is particularly useful as a finish for automobiles and trucks.

Abstract: Polymeric thickeners are provided in preferred compositions which give both good flow and leveling properties as well as sag resistance to coating compositions such as aqueous paints. The thickeners as prepared comprise a polymer dissolved in a solvent at a concentration up to 50% by weight of the composition, the solvent being at least one glycol and containing during manufacture up to 50% by weight, based on the weight of glycol, of water and the polymer consists essentially of (a) about 10 to 98% by weight of at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, (b) about 1 to 50% by weight of at least one alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate wherein the alkyl group is from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and (c) about 1 to 85% by weight of at least one ester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen or methyl,X is a positive integer of 5 to 80,Y is an integer of 0 to 20, andR.sub.