Abstract: A grid comprising a first set of grid lines and a second set of grid lines is formed on a substrate using a first lithography process. At least one of the first set of grid lines and the second set of grid lines are selectively patterned to define a vertical device feature using a second lithography process.

Abstract: Saddle with passively morphing interface panels and method of use, wherein passively morphing interface panels morphs in surface profile to be reshaped upon contact with a supporting surface of a horse's dynamic back and of horses of varying sizes and shapes, so that a direct load path is created from the riders concentrated downward weight on a Chassis through a pair of symmetrically opposed Line of Contact edges, aligned with tilted sagittal plane sections through the horse's back surface, and making contact with the midline area of opposed pair of elements made of rigid materials that are caused to tip out of plane until moment forces are balanced, which occurs when the Element's entire length makes contact with the supporting horse's back causing the elements Interface's surface profile to be reshaped, without directed input, to momentarily match the varying supporting surface profiles of a horse's dynamic back.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an automated banking machine that allows a customer to employ a mobile wireless device for performing banking transactions. The customer may request assistance from a teller or other bank personnel at a remote location. An audio, and optionally video, communication may be initiated between the remote location and the customer. The customer may use either the automated banking machine, mobile wireless device, or both for communicating with the remote location.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an automated banking machine that allows a customer to employ a mobile wireless device for performing banking transactions. The customer may request assistance from a teller or other bank personnel at a remote location. An audio, and optionally video, communication may be initiated between the remote location and the customer. The customer may use either the automated banking machine, mobile wireless device, or both for communicating with the remote location.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein an apparatus comprising a first terminal that comprises a first display, a first wireless interface, and a first cash interface, and a second terminal that comprises a second display, a second wireless interface, and a second cash interface. Control logic is coupled with the first user interface and the second user interface and operable to control the operation of the first and second displays, first and second wireless interfaces, and first and second cash interfaces. A safe is coupled with the control logic, and the first and second cash interfaces. The control logic is operable to have cash selectively delivered from the safe to the first cash interfaces responsive to cash withdrawal transactions conducted at the first terminal and to the second cash interface responsive to cash withdrawal transactions conducted at the second terminal.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, described herein is an automated transaction machines with dual customer interface displays of different sizes and different orientations, configured for selective use by a customer by selection of desired display option for a financial transaction.

Abstract: A grid comprising a first set of grid lines and a second set of grid lines is formed on a substrate using a first lithography process. At least one of the first set of grid lines and the second set of grid lines are selectively patterned to define a vertical device feature using a second lithography process.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, described herein is an automated transaction machines with dual customer interface displays of different sizes and different orientations, configured for selective use by a customer by selection of desired display option for a financial transaction.

Abstract: A chamber air scrubber a chamber with an independent air scrubbing system for configured to adsorb plant odors and emissions. The scrubber includes air scrubbers for cleaning the air. The air scrubbers include a carbon portion with active carbon that adsorbs odors and emissions. The carbon portion includes an outer and an inner cylindrical frame that retain active carbon between them. The air scrubbers also include a series of fans that forces air through the carbon portion. The fans allow the air to pass from a lower chamber to an upper chamber. The air enters through an inlet in the lower chamber before passing over a liquid chiller. The air transfers the thermal energy generated by the plants to a vent in the upper chamber. This serves to eliminate odor from the plants.

Abstract: A cementitious composition the properties of which are useful for: a) reducing shrinkage cracking in stucco systems due to excess water present in initial mixing required to achieve adequate slump necessary for application, but not necessary for material hydration b) reducing full thickness cracking as a result of minor structural movement by increasing the flexural strength, c) reducing the time required to place the layers of a three-coat exterior stucco system. The composition of this material is a blend of ASTM C 150 Portland cement, an ASTM C 1328 Plastic (Stucco) cement and a minor amount of a sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde condensate (SNF), also described as Polynaphthalene sulfonates (PNS) cement superplasticizer, also known as a HRWR (High Range Water Reducer).

Abstract: A cementitious composition the properties of which are useful for: a) reducing shrinkage cracking in stucco systems due to excess water present in initial mixing required to achieve adequate slump necessary for application, but not necessary for material hydration b) reducing full thickness cracking as a result of minor structural movement by increasing the flexural strength, c) reducing the time required to place the layers of a three-coat exterior stucco system. The composition of this material is a blend of ASTM C 150 Portland cement, an ASTM C 1328 Plastic (Stucco) cment and a minor amount of a sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde condensate (SNF), also described as Polynaphthalene sulfonates (PNS) cement superplasticizer, also known as a HRWR (High Range Water Reducer).

Abstract: A simulator for simulating a first object and a second object that is coupled to the first object is disclosed. The simulator models the first and second objects as a plurality of segments, with each segment having a plurality of nodes connected by one or more edges. The simulator then indexes each of the nodes and couples at least one node of the first object to a node of the second object. The indexing and coupling is based on the current simulated position of the first and second objects. The simulator then generates and solves a linear system of equations Ay=b from the indexing, and updates a position of each of the nodes. The simulator flow then dynamically re-indexes the nodes, and continues in a loop.

Abstract: Acid-soluble cupric acetate may used in conjunction with potassium iodide to generate cuprous iodide (CuI) as an acid corrosion inhibition aid. A suitable corrosion inhibitor together with the aid protects steel surfaces in an acid environment, for instance, while acid fracturing or matrix acidizing subterranean formations. Cupric acetate monohydrate may be used with an alkali metal iodide salt such as potassium iodide or sodium iodide to generate cuprous iodide in situ in aqueous acid solutions. Use of cupric acetate provides a somewhat delayed reaction rate with potassium iodide to generate the desired product, cuprous iodide, which has very low solubility in acid systems. The method includes delayed and in situ production of cuprous iodide for enhancing performance of commercially available corrosion inhibitors, commonly referred to as intensifying the effect of the corrosion inhibitor (corrosion inhibitor intensifier or simply an intensifier).

Abstract: Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are transgenic plants having a recombinant DNA construct which expresses a Hap3 transcription factor which provides enhanced resistance and/or tolerance to water deficit. More specifically the DNA constructs comprise a polynucleotide which encodes at least a functional part of a transcription factor that is a CCAAT-box DNA binding subunit or a homologous transcription factor.

Abstract: A simulator for simulating a first object and a second object that is coupled to the first object is disclosed. The simulator models the first and second objects as a plurality of segments, with each segment having a plurality of nodes connected by one or more edges. The simulator then indexes each of the nodes and couples at least one node of the first object to a node of the second object. The indexing and coupling is based on the current simulated position of the first and second objects. The simulator then generates and solves a linear system of equations Ay=b from the indexing, and updates a position of each of the nodes. The simulator flow then dynamically re-indexes the nodes, and continues in a loop.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are transgenic plants having a recombinant DNA construct which expresses a Hap3 transcription factor which provides enhanced resistance and/or tolerance to water deficit. More specifically the DNA constructs comprise a polynucleotide which encodes at least a functional part of a transcription factor that is a CCAAT-box DNA binding subunit or a homologous transcription factor.

Abstract: A method of simulating a flexible object such as a catheter includes modeling the flexible object as a plurality of segments in which each segment has a plurality of nodes connected by one or more edges. The method further includes modeling each segment as a plurality of tetrahedral elements formed by the nodes and the edges to generate a tetrahedral finite element model. The method further includes indexing each node so that a maximum difference between a first index of a first node and a second index of a second node is bounded and is approximately equal to s*k, where s is the maximum number of segments connected at one node and k is a maximum number of nodes that belong to one segment.