Abstract: This invention describes ways of obtaining nano-particulated adjuvants formed by different synthetic variants of GM3 ganglioside. Depending on the fine structure of the fatty acid in the ceramide of the synthetic GM3, said adjuvants are able to stimulate specifically and in a specialized way the humoral or cellular immune response against accompanying antigens. Particularly, this invention provides immunogenic vaccine compositions that comprise peptides, polypeptides or proteins and the aforementioned nanoparticles, which are formed through the dispersion of hydrophobic proteins of the outer membrane complex (OMC) of Neisseria meningitidis in solutions containing fully synthetic variants of the GM3 ganglioside.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for the manufacture of a cream cheese, the method comprising: providing a milk- and cream-containing dairy composition; fermenting the milk- and cream-containing dairy composition to form a mixture of curds and whey; forming a concentrated mixture by removing at least an aqueous portion from the mixture of curds and whey; forming a cream cheese from the concentrated mixture; the method further comprising obtaining a retentate by ultrafiltrating and/or microfiltrating a mixture of skimmed milk and an acidic aqueous by-product of a cheese-making process, and: a) supplementing the milk- and cream-containing dairy composition with at least a portion of the retentate; and/or b) supplementing the concentrated mixture with at least a portion of the retentate.

Abstract: A baby bottle storage assembly includes a bottle that has a cylindrical body, a chamber formed therein, and has open top and closed bottom ends. First and second coextensive protective caps are conjoined to the top and bottom ends. The second protective cap has a cavity positioned adjacent to the body's bottom end, defining a storage chamber when the second protective cap is secured to the bottom end. A first discharge nozzle is intercalated between the first protective cap and the body's top end, and has a nipple protruding outwardly from the first protective cap. Spare discharge nozzles are housed within the storage chamber and are intercalated between the second protective cap and the body's bottom end such that the spare discharge nozzles are isolated from ambient surroundings. The first and spare discharge nozzles are formed from resilient rubber material.

Abstract: A process for ion milling using photoresist as a mask is described. In a preferred embodiment the invention is used in the fabricating air-bearing features on sliders for use in magnetic storage devices. According to the invention the photoresist (liquid or dry) is applied, developed and removed as in the prior art which includes baking steps. The embodiment of the invention includes an additional baking step beyond whatever baking steps are used in the photolithography process. The additional baking step is preferably performed immediately prior to ion milling. The additional baking step according to the invention yields increased uniformity of the depth of the ion milling which is believed to result from reduction of volatile material such as water in the photoresist. When the invention is used as part of the manufacturing process for ion milling the air-bearing features on a slider, the features are more uniform which improves the overall quality and performance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a frame component of a pallet assembly. In one embodiment, the frame comprises a plurality of arms for retaining at least one carrier component. The frame further comprises at least one spring disposed upon one of the plurality of arms. The spring for applying pressure upon the carrier.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a pallet assembly which facilitates direct cooling of the wafer carrier. In one embodiment, the pallet assembly comprises a frame which holds at least one carrier of a component. The pallet assembly further comprises a tray which is operable for being mechanically coupled with the frame. The tray comprises at least one discreet region which corresponds with the carrier when the tray is coupled with the frame. In embodiments of the present invention, the discreet region comprises at least one hole extending through the tray for permitting a coolant medium to dissipate heat from the carrier.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a frame component of a pallet assembly. In one embodiment, the frame comprises a plurality of arms for retaining at least one carrier component. The frame further comprises at least one spring disposed upon one of the plurality of arms. The spring for applying pressure upon the carrier.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a pallet assembly which facilitates direct cooling of the wafer carrier. In one embodiment, the pallet assembly comprises a frame which holds at least one carrier of a component. The pallet assembly further comprises a tray which is operable for being mechanically coupled with the frame. The tray comprises at least one discreet region which corresponds with the carrier when the tray is coupled with the frame. In embodiments of the present invention, the discreet region comprises at least one hole extending through the tray for permitting a coolant medium to dissipate heat from the carrier.

Abstract: A process for ion milling using photoresist as a mask is described. In a preferred embodiment the invention is used in the fabricating air-bearing features on sliders for use in magnetic storage devices. According to the invention the photoresist (liquid or dry) is applied, developed and removed as in the prior art which includes baking steps. The embodiment of the invention includes an additional baking step beyond whatever baking steps are used in the photolithography process. The additional baking step is preferably performed immediately prior to ion milling. The additional baking step according to the invention yields increased uniformity of the depth of the ion milling which is believed to result from reduction of volatile material such as water in the photoresist. When the invention is used as part of the manufacturing process for ion milling the air-bearing features on a slider, the features are more uniform which improves the overall quality and performance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for achieving etch rate uniformity in a reactive ion etcher. The reactive ion etcher generates a plasma within a vacuum chamber for etching a substrate disposed at a cathode of a reactor can within the chamber wherein the plasma emanates from a top plate of the reactor can, and is influenced by localized magnetic fields for locally controlling etch rates across the cathode to produce a uniform etch rate distribution across the cathode as a result of the localized magnetic field. The magnet array may be disposed between the top plate and the vacuum chamber for providing the localized magnetic fields. The magnet array includes a plurality of individual magnets and a grid plate for holding the individual magnets in position.

Abstract: A can for use in an etching system including a continuous conductive wall with a first opening to be placed adjacent the reactor upper electrode and a second opening to be placed adjacent the reactor lower electrode. Preferably, the conductive wall is a dual wall further including an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner and outer wall separated by one or more openings configured normal to the height of the continuous wall, the openings allowing for the flow of coolant through the wall.

Abstract: A method of patterning a ceramic slider by plasma etching is disclosed. The ceramic slider contains alumina and titanium carbide. The method includes the steps of forming an etch pattern by depositing and developing a photoresist on the ceramic slider, and reactive ion etching a first surface on the ceramic slider using an etchant gas. The etchant gas generally includes argon, and a fluorine containing gas. The power source density, during etching ranges from about 0.5 W/(cm.sup.2) to 8 W/(cm.sup.2). Another aspect of the invention is a ceramic slider resulting from the method of the invention having a smoothness ranging from about 20 to 300 .ANG. as measured by atomic force microscopy.

Abstract: The invention is a method of patterning the air bearing surface of a ceramic slider preferably including alumina and titanium carbide. The method includes the steps of forming an etch pattern by depositing and developing a photoresist on the ceramic slider, and reactive ion etching the slider air bearing surface using an etchant gas of argon, sulfur hexafluoride, and methyltrifluoride flowing at a rate which provides a smooth patterned surface on the slider air bearing surface.