Abstract: Described herein is a supported catalyst for a liquid-phase reaction, the supported catalyst comprising a perovskite support comprising A-site species and B-site species and a catalytic component on a surface of the perovskite support. Also described herein is a method for tuning the selectivity of a supported catalyst.

Abstract: An irrigation mitigation runoff system that includes an irrigation system having at least one water outlet and a sensor that detects flow of water through a boundary. A controller is operatively coupled to the irrigation system and the sensor. Responsive to the sensor detecting flow of water through the boundary above a pre-defined threshold, the controller signals the irrigation system to pause irrigation.

Abstract: An irrigation mitigation runoff system that includes an irrigation system having at least one water outlet and a sensor that detects flow of water through a boundary. A controller is operatively coupled to the irrigation system and the sensor. Responsive to the sensor detecting flow of water through the boundary above a pre-defined threshold, the controller signals the irrigation system to pause irrigation.

Abstract: A circuit for use in conditioning a signal from a speed sensor. The circuit is configured to receive an analog signal from a speed sensor coupled to the circuit, acquire a threshold of the analog signal, generate a digital signal corresponding to the analog signal, based on the threshold, and output the digital signal.

Abstract: A circuit for use in conditioning a signal from a speed sensor. The circuit is configured to receive an analog signal from a speed sensor coupled to the circuit, acquire a threshold of the analog signal, generate a digital signal corresponding to the analog signal, based on the threshold, and output the digital signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods which assist a parent entity in directing an agent entity toward a desired course of action are provided. Embodiments may include one or more data processing devices which compile data for the parent entity regarding the agent entity. Such data may include any number of metrics relating to the actions of an agent entity such as types of transactions processed by the agent, information corresponding to the specific details of the transactions, information pertaining to the agent entity itself (such as location information, transaction volume information and the like), data corresponding to the employee facilitating the transactions, etc. The compiled data may be used by the parent entity to create an incentive program in order to incentivize an agent entity to modify behaviors or to reward observed behaviors.

Abstract: Network management bandwidth is estimated. Customer requirements are mapped to device type categories. Bandwidth requirements for each device type category are calculated using unit fault requirements and unit performance requirements that are derived from fault attributes and performance attributes, respectively. Overhead bandwidth, polling equipment bandwidth, and web portal bandwidth are also calculated using the customer requirements. A network management bandwidth requirement is calculated using the device type bandwidth requirements, the overhead bandwidth requirement, the polling equipment bandwidth, and the web portal bandwidth requirement. The network management bandwidth requirement is used to select a suitable communications link to monitor and manage a customer's network.

Abstract: An anchoring system to lock posts into housings mounted in the ground, or to lock pipes into housings within holes through walls or foundations uses plastic collets to match post outer profiles to inner housing profiles. The collets have two gently tapered circumferential areas which lock into corresponding tapered areas in the housing. Keys help to lock the post into the collet and in turn into the housing. Customized collets match incompatible posts and housings. The anchored post may be released for re-use, with a security release system that requires the use of special tools.

Abstract: Network management bandwidth is estimated. Customer requirements are mapped to device type categories. Bandwidth requirements for each device type category are calculated using unit fault requirements and unit performance requirements that are derived from fault attributes and performance attributes, respectively. Overhead bandwidth, polling equipment bandwidth, and web portal bandwidth are also calculated using the customer requirements. A network management bandwidth requirement is calculated using the device type bandwidth requirements, the overhead bandwidth requirement, the polling equipment bandwidth, and the web portal bandwidth requirement. The network management bandwidth requirement is used to select a suitable communications link to monitor and manage a customer's network.

Abstract: Network management bandwidth is estimated. Customer requirements are mapped to device type categories. Bandwidth requirements for each device type category are calculated using unit fault requirements and unit performance requirements that are derived from fault attributes and performance attributes, respectively. Overhead bandwidth, polling equipment bandwidth, and web portal bandwidth are also calculated using the customer requirements. A network management bandwidth requirement is calculated using the device type bandwidth requirements, the overhead bandwidth requirement, the polling equipment bandwidth, and the web portal bandwidth requirement. The network management bandwidth requirement is used to select a suitable communications link to monitor and manage a customer's network.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photorefractive potassium niobate (KNbO3) crystal including a first impurity added substitutionally to the niobium (Nb) site and a second impurity added substitutionally to the potassium (K) site, wherein the first and second impurities are different. There is also provided a method of making the codoped potassium niobate crystal (KNbO3) of the present invention wherein the method includes adding at least one of the impurities to a melt composition during crystal growth, adding at least one of the impurities into an existing crystal using thermal diffusion, and/or adding at least one of impurities into an existing crystal using electrically assisted diffusion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination for the treatment of a disease or condition which responds to dual EGFR and VEGF protein tyrosine kinase inhibition and either aromatase inhibition or inhibition of estrogen action, in particular a proliferative disease, especially a malignant disease, such as breast cancer, comprising a dual EGFR and VEGF protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor and either an aromatase inhibitor or an estrogen receptor antagonist for simultaneous, concurrent, separate or sequential use in reducing cell proliferation in estrogen receptor positive tumors. Also provided is a method of treating a patient suffering from a disease or condition which responds to dual EGFR and VEGF protein tyrosine kinase inhibition and either aromatase inhibition or inhibition of estrogen action comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a dual EGFR and VEGF protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor and an effective amount of either an aromatase inhibitor or an estrogen receptor antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination for the treatment of a disease or condition which responds to aromatase inhibition, in particular a proliferative disease, especially a malignant disease such as breast cancer or similar soft tissue endocrine-sensitive cancer, most preferably breast cancer, comprising an aromatase inhibitor and a bisphosphonate for simultaneous, concurrent, separate or sequential use in the prevention of bone loss which is caused by the treatment with an aromatase inhibitor. Also provided is a method of treating a patient suffering from a disease or condition which responds to aromatase inhibition comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a bisphosphonate and an effective amount of an aromatase inhibitor.

Abstract: A system and method for estimating network management bandwidth is presented. Customer requirements are mapped to device type categories. Bandwidth requirements for each device type category are calculated using unit fault requirements and unit performance requirements that are derived from fault attributes and performance attributes, respectively. Overhead bandwidth, polling equipment bandwidth, and web portal bandwidth are also calculated using the customer requirements. A network management bandwidth requirement is calculated using the device type bandwidth requirements, the overhead bandwidth requirement, the polling equipment bandwidth, and the web portal bandwidth requirement. The network management bandwidth requirement is used to select a suitable communications link to monitor and manage a customer's network.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a speed retarding system. The system has a housing with a chamber provided therein. A shaft receiving sleeve extends through the housing and the chamber. A wheel is provided in the chamber and extends from the shaft receiving sleeve to an outer circumferential wall of the housing. The wheel has a plurality of blades provided thereon, the blades extend from the shaft receiving sleeve toward the outer circumferential wall in a generally arcuate configuration. The arcuate configuration of the blades facilitate the pumping action of a liquid which flows through the wheel when the system is in a free moving state and enhances the retardation of movement of the wheel when the system is in a braking state. A ring is provided about an outer circumference of the wheel. The ring is integrally attached to the blades. Whereby as movement of liquid provided in the system is restricted, the relative positioning of blades is maintained by the ring even as heat is accumulated by the system.

Abstract: A probe head replaces the probe card conventionally used to electrically test circuits on semiconductor wafers. Within the probe head, an array of pins is biased in a retracted position. A corresponding array of leads is biased in an extended position. By clamping a selector card with one or more apertures between the pin array and the nail array allows selected leads to extend into contact with corresponding pins so as to extend those pins for use in testing a wafer. The selector card can be quickly replaced to obtain a different pin pattern in the probe head. The probe head is movably mounted so as to be positioned, and appropriately repositioned, with respect to the wafer being tested.

Abstract: A probe polish burnishing assembly has a stem having a substantially spherical surface. This spherical surface makes intimate contact with the concave surfaces commonly present at the tips of set screws used to align the assembly, decreasing the likelihood of slippage and chipping of the stem. Alignment of the assembly is thus made more precise, and the useful life of the assembly is improved. Furthermore, the likelihood of damage to the probe during burnishing is lessened.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer testing and inspecting apparatus and method are provided in which a plurality of tests are performed on each of a plurality of wafers from a wafer cassette and before the wafers are returned to a packaging cassette or further processing. A carousel conveyor receives each wafer from a cassette and indexes it through each of a plurality of testing stations, including preferably at least two electrical testing stations at which a probe contacts each device or die on the wafer to perform an electrical test, with the two stations performing different electrical tests. The wafers are each moved through at least one visual or optical testing station at which each of the dies on the wafer is inspected. Preferably, a testing head or probe is moved in a plane parallel to the wafer sequentially to positions over each of the devices on the wafer to perform a test on or otherwise inspect the devices on the wafer.