Abstract: A novel BF-DF metrology that employs simultaneous, coordinated motion of the modulator wheel about its A axis, the BF-DF camera shuttering, the metrology chuck rotational (theta) motion about the C axis, and the metrology stage movement in the X, Y or both axes. This coordinated motion allows for a common frame of reference for the point cloud data to be established, wherein each individual data point is assigned a positional coordinate within a positional reference system (X, Y, C). This system allows for repeated scans with the same results, minimalized stitching, higher scanning speed, better resolution and faster back-end data processing, as the precise location of each data point or pixel in the point cloud of pixelated data generated by the BF-DF cameras, is known and can be dimensionally linked to every other data point.

Abstract: A Bright Field-Dark Field (BF-DF) metrology device and methodology for the surface scanning of semiconductor and transistor components that implements a positional frame of reference for the acquisition of pixilated and point data. It provides a system of coordinated motion used during the scanning that integrates the precise position of each scan frame. It coordinates the motion of the metrology stage along its scan path with the pulsation of structured light from the rotation of the modulator wheel and the shuttering of the BF and DF line scan cameras. Each pixilated and point data is connected to a positional coordinate (X Y C) from the positional frame of reference. This allows for a plethora of increased efficiencies in reduced scan time, minimized oversampling, and shortened image processing time.

Abstract: A BF-DF metrology that employs simultaneous, coordinated motion of the modulator wheel about its A axis, the metrology chuck rotational (theta) motion about the C axis, the BF-DF camera shuttering, and/or the metrology stage movement in the X or Y or both axes. This coordinated motion allows for a common frame of reference for the point cloud data to be established, wherein each individual data point is assigned a positional coordinate within a positional reference system (X, Y, C). This system allows for repeated scans with the same results, minimalized stitching, higher scanning speed, better resolution and faster back-end data processing.

Abstract: A gas powered thermal weeder having a burner head for burning gas to generate heat. The burner head has a foot portion for placing in proximity to weeds to be treated with heat generated at the burner head. The burner head is connected by a support tube to a handle portion, with the handle portion and support tube being for use together in supporting and positioning the burner head during the treatment of weeds. The handle portion comprises a gas canister mounting portion to which a gas canister is mountable for supplying gas to the burner head.

Abstract: A sleeve for the construction of a hose pipe extends about a longitudinal axis. The sleeve has greater elongation capacities in one direction than in the other with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The rotating plant pot is a device whereby plants of varying sizes can be grown indoors with a balanced appearance and growth. The plant pot is stationed on an elevated plane for viewing pleasure, and the weight of the pot, plant, and any soil, is centered on an axle on said table. This design decreases the amount of torque needed to rotate even a large plant, such that it can be done manually by the gardener, or a motor can be installed which can spin the plant at a constant or varying rate. Vertical towers extend from the base of the pot to the surface level to secure plant fences, which can hold the plant upright and assist the plant's vertical growth. The disclosure additionally includes a spring configured with a predetermined spring constant to unwind and rotate the pot according to the adjustable rotation rate.

Abstract: A gas powered thermal weeder having a burner head for burning gas to generate heat. The burner head has a foot portion for placing in proximity to weeds to be treated with heat generated at the burner head. The burner head is connected by a support tube to a handle portion, with the handle portion and support tube being for use together in supporting and positioning the burner head during the treatment of weeds. The handle portion comprises a gas canister mounting portion to which a gas canister is mountable for supplying gas to the burner head.

Abstract: A sleeve for the construction of a hose pipe extends about a longitudinal axis. The sleeve has greater elongation capacities in one direction than in the other with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A hose arrangement includes an outer tube of flexible material and an inner tube of an elastic material for carrying fluid. Due to an action of the elastic inner tube, the hose has a shorter length in a contracted state in the absence of fluid pressure in the interior of the inner elastic tube and a longer length in an expanded state when the fluid pressure is applied to the interior of the elastic inner tube. The tube has an undulating state in the contracted state and controls and contains expansion of the inner tube when the hose is in the expanded state. At least one sleeve portion is provided between the elastic inner tube and the outer tube along a part of the elastic inner tube where undulation of the outer tube occurs in the contracted state for protecting the elastic inner tube from abrasion undulations of the outer tube.

Abstract: A hose arrangement includes an outer tube of flexible material and an inner tube of an elastic material for carrying fluid. Due to an action of the elastic inner tube, the hose has a shorter length in a contracted state in the absence of fluid pressure in the interior of the inner elastic tube and a longer length in an expanded state when the fluid pressure is applied to the interior of the elastic inner tube. The tube has an undulating state in the contracted state and controls and contains expansion of the inner tube when the hose is in the expanded state. At least one sleeve portion is provided between the elastic inner tube and the outer tube along a part of the elastic inner tube where undulation of the outer tube occurs in the contracted state for protecting the elastic inner tube from abrasion undulations of the outer tube.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to a computing system configured to provide seamless protection to data (which can include, without limitation, data files, executable files, system configuration files, program files, and other data) stored in the computing system, while making it nearly impossible for attackers to be able to access the data outside of the computing system. The computing system uses targeted encryption and decryption, in which values of one or more system attribute are used to generate a cryptographic key used for encryption and decryption of data stored in the computing system.

Abstract: A hose arrangement includes an outer tube of flexible material and an inner tube of an elastic material for carrying fluid. Due to an action of the elastic inner tube, the hose has a shorter length in a contracted state in the absence of fluid pressure in the interior of the inner elastic tube and a longer length in an expanded state when the fluid pressure is applied to the interior of the elastic inner tube. The tube has an undulating state in the contracted state and controls and contains expansion of the inner tube when the hose is in the expanded state. At least one sleeve portion is provided between the elastic inner tube and the outer tube along a part of the elastic inner tube where undulation of the outer tube occurs in the contracted state for protecting the elastic inner tube from abrasion undulations of the outer tube.

Abstract: Make-up speed for a tongs drive system is monitored and controlled to maintain the speed within a limited target range either throughout the make-up process or during the final portion of the make-up process, thereby improving make-up consistency and allowing for improved evaluation or torque during the make-up process. An encoder generates speed and position data during the make-up process. The speed data is compared to a target speed, which is based on rod and/or tongs characteristics. If the speed does not match the target speed or is not within a range of the target speed, a signal is transmitted to the tongs drive to adjust the speed accordingly. Furthermore, position data from the encoder, or other position sensors, provide position data for the rod during the make-up process to limit or vary the speed control parameters during different portions of the make-up process.

Abstract: Make-up speed for a tongs drive system is monitored and controlled to maintain the speed within a limited target range either throughout the make-up process or during the final portion of the make-up process, thereby improving make-up consistency and allowing for improved evaluation or torque during the make-up process. An encoder generates speed and position data during the make-up process. The speed data is compared to a target speed, which is based on rod and/or tongs characteristics. If the speed does not match the target speed or is not within a range of the target speed, a signal is transmitted to the tongs drive to adjust the speed accordingly. Furthermore, position data from the encoder, or other position sensors, provide position data for the rod during the make-up process to limit or vary the speed control parameters during different portions of the make-up process.

Abstract: Make-up speed for a tongs drive system is monitored and controlled to maintain the speed within a limited target range either throughout the make-up process or during the final portion of the make-up process, thereby improving make-up consistency and allowing for improved evaluation or torque during the make-up process. An encoder generates speed and position data during the make-up process. The speed data is compared to a target speed, which is based on rod and/or tongs characteristics. If the speed does not match the target speed or is not within a range of the target speed, a signal is transmitted to the tongs drive to adjust the speed accordingly. Furthermore, position data from the encoder, or other position sensors, provide position data for the rod during the make-up process to limit or vary the speed control parameters during different portions of the make-up process.

Abstract: Efficiency of a hydraulically driven system is evaluated by monitoring the change in ratio of output torque to input hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pressure data is received from a hydraulic sensor. The torque data is received from a load cell receiving a force transmitted to it by a back-up wrench. Filters are applied to the data to obtain peak levels of torque and hydraulic pressure. A ratio is generated for each process associated with a rod or other elongated member based on peak torque and hydraulic pressure levels achieved during the process. The ratio is stored and compared to historical ratios to determine if the ratio has changed more than a predetermined amount over time. A similar evaluation can be achieved by comparing speed generated on the elongated member by the hydraulically driven system to the current level controlling the floss of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulically driven system.

Abstract: Efficiency of a hydraulically driven system is evaluated by monitoring the change in ratio of output torque to input hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pressure data is received from a hydraulic sensor. The torque data is received from a load cell receiving a force transmitted to it by a back-up wrench. Filters are applied to the data to obtain peak levels of torque and hydraulic pressure. A ratio is generated for each process associated with a rod or other elongated member based on peak torque and hydraulic pressure levels achieved during the process. The ratio is stored and compared to historical ratios to determine if the ratio has changed more than a predetermined amount over time. A similar evaluation can be achieved by comparing speed generated on the elongated member by the hydraulically driven system to the current level controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulically driven system.

Abstract: Systems and methods ablate electrically conductive links using laser pulses with optimized temporal power profiles and/or polarizations. In certain embodiments, the polarization property of a laser beam is set such that coupling between the laser beam and an electrically conductive link reduces the pulse energy required to ablate the electrically conductive link. In one such embodiment, the polarization is selected based on a depth of a target link structure. In another embodiment, the polarization changes as deeper material is removed from a target location. In addition, or in other embodiments, a first portion of a temporal power profile of a laser beam includes a rapid rise time to heat an upper portion of an electrically conductive link so as to form cracks in a passivation layer over upper corners of the electrically conductive link, without forming cracks at lower corners of the electrically conductive link.

Abstract: A hose with an improved flow includes a method of manufacture of the same. The hose with an improved flow includes an extruded inner tube and a non-woven material layer disposed over the extruded inner tube. The layer of non-woven material is in direct contact with the extruded inner tube and is fused thereto. The hose with an improved flow further includes at least one woven jacket disposed over and fused to the layer of non-woven material. The presence of the layer of non-woven material results in a smoother inner surface of the inner tube, which helps improve the flow of water in the hose, as well as in other favorable characteristics.

Abstract: Efficiency of a hydraulically driven system is evaluated by monitoring the change in ratio of output torque to input hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pressure data is received from a hydraulic sensor. The torque data is received from a load cell receiving a force transmitted to it by a back-up wrench. Filters are applied to the data to obtain peak levels of torque and hydraulic pressure. A ratio is generated for each process associated with a rod or other elongated member based on peak torque and hydraulic pressure levels achieved during the process. The ratio is stored and compared to historical ratios to determine if the ratio has changed more than a predetermined amount over time. A similar evaluation can be achieved by comparing speed generated on the elongated member by the hydraulically driven system to the current level controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulically driven system.