Abstract: A chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant dry mix for use in fusing glass to metal motor vehicle and building industry articles. A chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant composition for fusing glass to metal motor vehicle and building industry articles. A method of glass fusing metal motor vehicle and building industry articles using a chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant dry mix. A method of glass fusing metal motor vehicle and building industry articles with a chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant composition. A method of fusing single or multiple layers of glass to metal motor vehicle and building industry articles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating dental erosion comprising orally administering to a mammal (preferably, a human) a beverage composition having a pH of less than about 5; wherein the beverage composition comprises a compound having the structure: 1

Abstract: A system is provided for estimating engine exhaust temperature in accordance with an exhaust temperature model based on a number of engine operating parameters. In one embodiment, the engine exhaust temperature model is based on current values of engine speed, intake manifold temperature, mass charge flow, default fuel command parameters, and a first set of model constants. In an alternative embodiment, the engine exhaust temperature model is based on current values of engine speed, intake manifold temperature, intake manifold pressure, mass charge flow, default fueling parameters, and a second set of model constants including a lower heating value of fuel constant.

Abstract: Small particles of polymeric material are produced by expansion of a mixture of monomers and a propellant. The size and shape of the particles can be precisely tailored by materials selection and expansion conditions. Particles of 10 nanometers to 100 microns can be produced. If monomers exhibiting solid state reactivity are utilized, the particles thus formed can be polymerized at any time after formation. The particles produced by this method can be molecularly imprinted by incorporating a template into the particle prior to fully curing the particle, in a manner which allows selective extraction of the template from the cured particle after formation without deformation of the imprint site. A two step polymerization process allows the particles to be deposited on and adhered to a wide variety of substrates without additional agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a C-V method for measuring an effective channel length in a device, which can simultaneously measure a gate-to-drain overlap length and a gate etch bias length in the device. In the present method, the measured length of the gate by using the present method has a deviation below 5% to compare with the real gate length form SEM. Furthermore, the calculating method of the present invention is only using simple simultaneous equations, which can be measured by a man or a mechanism. As the layout rule shrunk, the present method provides a simple way to measure those parameters, which become more and more important in the device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tumor-homing peptide that can target cancer and or tumor tissues. The peptide is uptaken by certain specific cancer cell types. The invention describes methods to achieve targeted delivery of anticancer drugs conjugated to this peptide for anticancer therapy. The invention also describes methods for using the peptide for the diagnosis and imaging of cancer and tumor tissues.

Abstract: An optical endoscope assembly. The assembly includes an endoscope portion which can be optical or electrical, surrounded by a sheath. The sheath includes a window pointing generally to the side, and a mirror which changes a position of incoming light. The mirror can be fixed or movable. If a fixed mirror is used, then a set of interchangeable sheaths can be used, each of which has a different mirror angle. The sheath can also be rotated once in the body to change an orientation angle from which the light is received. An image processing circuit may process the image received from the endoscope, including inverting at least a portion of the image.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle sized and provided with an outer shape and finish to be comfortably grabbed and manually turned, and a shank extending from one end of the handle coaxially therewith. The shank is formed with a chip-engaging free end portion in the form of self-threading or self-tapping threads that continue to and terminate in a point at the free end thereof. A pile of chips at the bottom of a blind tapped hole is removed by inserting the free end of the threaded shank into the hole until the chips are encountered, turning the tool while applying a slight pressure such that the free end of the tool threads into the pile of chips, and then pulling the free end of the tool from the hole to remove the chips threaded thereon.

Abstract: A fish stringer is provided with a circular frame, made of cast aluminum, approximately six inches in diameter, that forms the main component of the invention. A round, center handle provides a comfortable, easy way to carry the invention along with the catch of fish. A series of eight chain and hook assemblies with swivel joints, are evenly spaced around the perimeter of the frame and are made of brass and stainless steel. The spacing provides a means to separate the fish while they are stored in the water or being carried. A vinyl coated chain, approximately six feet in length, is attached to the main frame, and is provided with a clasp and swivel joint, to allow the invention to be attached to the side of a boat or dock. The long chain assures the fish will be kept in the water even during rough or choppy conditions, and is red in color for easy locating.

Abstract: The invention relates to water dispersible finishing compositions for fibrous substrates including fibers, fabrics, carpets, nonwoven webs, and the like. The finishing compositions can impart to the fibrous substrate soil resistance and a range of hydrophilic properties from water repellency to water absorbency. Preferably, the finishing compositions can impart stain resistance to the fibrous substrate. The invention also relates to methods for treating fibrous substrates with the finishing compositions of this invention. The compositions can be applied to the substrate and subsequently cured at ambient temperature or above.

Abstract: Method of selectively removing volatile components from a composition, comprising coating the composition onto a first substrate surface of a substrate, wherein the composition comprises a nonresident volatile component and a resident volatile component. The method further includes positioning at least a portion of the coated substrate between a condensing surface having a condensing surface temperature and a heating surface having a heating surface temperature that is greater than the condensing surface temperature, wherein the condensing surface is in a spaced apart, confronting relationship to the coated surface of the substrate and wherein the heated surface is in thermal contact with a second substrate surface opposite the first substrate surface. In the method, the heated surface temperature and the condensing surface temperature are such that the positioning step causes the nonresident volatile component to be selectively removed from the portion of the coated substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of PAF—AH products to prevent or slow the progression of diabetes, particularly insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: An apparatus for communications by a home station among remote stations in at least one communication medium. The apparatus comprises (a) local signal receiving circuitry for receiving an originating signal containing local intelligence; and (b) local signal processing circuitry for conveying the local intelligence via a communication medium to a target remote station; (c) remote signal receiving circuitry for receiving a transmitted signal containing remote intelligence; and (d) remote signal processing circuitry coupled with the remote signal receiving circuitry for processing the transmitted signal for conveying the remote intelligence to a user. The local signal receiving circuitry, the local signal processing circuitry, the remote signal receiving circuitry and the remote signal processing circuitry are implemented in a unitary structure borne upon a single silicon substrate.

Abstract: Force sensing apparatus is provided for sensing deflection of a transducer (8) in an ultrasonic welding machine. The apparatus includes a body member (2), a transducer holder (1) and a force sensor (4). The transducer holder (1) is adapted to hold an ultrasonic transducer (8) and the transducer holder (1) is fixed to the body member (2). The force sensor (4) is located between adjacent surfaces (11, 12) of the body member (2) and the transducer holder (1) to sense a force applied between the surfaces (11, 12).

Abstract: A process to produce organic phosphites from the group consisting of: wherein each R1 , R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, t-amyl, t-hexyl, cyclohexyl, cumyl, t-pentyl, and t-octyl; and wherein each R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, t-amyl, t-hexyl, cyclohexyl, cumyl, t-pentyl, and t-octyl and each R4 and R5 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, t-amyl, t-hexyl, cyclohexyl, cumyl, t-pentyl, and t-octyl using a metal phenolate where each R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, t-amyl, t-hexyl, cyclohexyl, cumyl, t-pentyl, and t-octyl, and Q is a metal cation having a valence x, i.e.

Abstract: A prestressed or post-tensioned concrete slab indicating device for indicating a presence of a prestressed or post-tensioned slab of concrete includes a plate member having a front surface and a back surface, a visible indication on the front surface, the visible indication communicating and warning of the presence of a prestressed or post-tensioned slab of concrete, at least one concrete penetrating projection having a proximal and a distal end, the proximal end being attached to the back surface, the projection having a flared portion at the distal end, the at least one concrete penetrating projection being at least partially embedded within a partially cured prestressed or post-tensioned concrete slab to affix the indicating device to the partially cured prestressed or post-tensioned concrete slabsuch that the front surface of the indicating device is flush with the concrete surface, the flared portion keeping the device securely attached to the slab when the prestressed or post-tensioned concrete slab is

Abstract: A Hall effect current sensor system for use in, for example, a relay. The system also includes a core having a central opening for receiving the conductor therethrough. The core further includes a gap sized to receive a Hall generator. The Hall generator and the core are mounted to a first printed circuit board. This circuit board also has an opening to receive the conductor therethrough. The first printed circuit board is electrically and mechanically connected to a second printed circuit board by a board-in-board connection.

Abstract: A data queue control submodule supporting a host processor and at least one peripheral device. The submodule includes a memory unit with a first memory portion for storing queue commands associated with each peripheral device and a second memory portion for storing peripheral device data. A queue control unit is also included in the submodule for controlling the flow of data between the peripheral devices and the host processor in accordance with the queue control commands. A port interface connects the queue control unit and the peripheral devices in response to a trigger event. The submodule further includes an event controller in communication with the host processor and the port interface for generating event triggers in response to data demands of either the host processor or the other peripheral devices. The present invention is advantageous in that it simplifies the design of each port interface and provides improved flexibility in the queue structure of the overall control system.

Abstract: An easily manufactured connecting structure from a node conductor of trench capacitor device is characterized at least in part by the presence of an isolation collar located above the node conductor, at least a portion of the collar having an exterior surface which is substantially conformal with at least a portion of an adjacent wall of the trench, a buried strap region in the trench above the node conductor, the strap region being bounded laterally by the isolation collar except at an opening in the collar. The connecting structure is preferably formed by a method involving clearing an isolation collar from a first interior surface of a deep trench at a location above a storage capacitor while leaving the isolation collar at other surfaces of the deep trench.