Abstract: The present invention provides algorithm-based molecular assays that involve measurement of expression levels of genes from a biological sample obtained from a kidney cancer patient. The present invention also provides methods of obtaining a quantitative score for a patient with kidney cancer based on measurement of expression levels of genes from a biological sample obtained from a kidney cancer patient. The genes may be grouped into functional gene subsets for calculating the quantitative score and the gene subsets may be weighted according to their contribution to cancer recurrence.

Abstract: Vacuum-integrated photoresist-less methods and apparatuses for forming metal hardmasks can provide sub-30 nm patterning resolution. A metal-containing (e.g., metal salt or organometallic compound) film that is sensitive to a patterning agent is deposited on a semiconductor substrate. The metal-containing film is then patterned directly (i.e., without the use of a photoresist) by exposure to the patterning agent in a vacuum ambient to form the metal mask. For example, the metal-containing film is photosensitive and the patterning is conducted using sub-30 nm wavelength optical lithography, such as EUV lithography.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for cleaning a semiconductor processing chamber is provided. The semiconductor processing chamber may include a UV radiation source, a substrate holder, and a UV transmissive window. The UV transmissive window may include one or multiple panes. One or more panes of the UV transmissive window may be non-reactive with fluorine containing chemistries. In multi-pane windows a purge gas flow path may be formed in the gap between windows. A purge gas may be flowed through the purge gas flow path to prevent process gases used in the chamber interior from reaching one or more panes of the UV transmissive window.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention include turbine nozzles and systems employing such nozzles. Various particular embodiments include a turbine nozzle having: an airfoil having: a suction side; a pressure side opposing the suction side; a leading edge spanning between the pressure side and the suction side; and a trailing edge opposing the leading edge and spanning between the pressure side and the suction side; and at least one endwall connected with the airfoil along the suction side, pressure side, trailing edge and the leading edge, the at least one endwall including a non-axisymmetric contour proximate a junction between the endwall and the leading edge of the airfoil.

Abstract: An apparatus for depositing film stacks in-situ (i.e., without a vacuum break or air exposure) are described. In one example, a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition apparatus configured to deposit a plurality of film layers on a substrate without exposing the substrate to a vacuum break between film deposition phases, is provided. The apparatus includes a process chamber, a plasma source and a controller configured to control the plasma source to generate reactant radicals using a particular reactant gas mixture during the particular deposition phase, and sustain the plasma during a transition from the particular reactant gas mixture supplied during the particular deposition phase to a different reactant gas mixture supplied during a different deposition phase.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel memristive devices, uses thereof, and processes for their preparation. In a first aspect, the disclosure provides a quantum memristor, including a first quantum dot (QD1) which is capacitively coupled to a second quantum dot (QD2), a source electrode, a drain electrode, and a bath electrode, wherein the source electrode and the drain electrode are coupled via quantum tunnelling to QD1 and the bath electrode is coupled via quantum tunnelling to QD2, and wherein QD2 is capacitively coupled to either the source electrode or the drain electrode.

Abstract: Battery grid (1) comprising a grid structure (4) containing grid arms (2, 2?) and bordering arms (3), a supporting element (5) and lugs (6), as well as lead paste (7) spread on the surface of the supporting element (5).The invention also relates to a battery cell (35) comprising the battery grids (1) with separator plates (38) placed between them. The invention further relates to a storage battery (42) comprising battery cells (35) filled with acid. The supporting element (5) comprises fiberglass based material onto which the grid structure (4) is secured through chemical bond formed between the lead and the fiberglass. The lead paste (7) is secured to the supporting element (5) through chemical bond and the grid structure (4) has more than one lug (6). The battery cell (35) is composed of the battery grids (1). The lugs (41, 42) are connected to a jointing element (8). The storage battery (42) comprises the battery cells (35).

Abstract: The present invention provides algorithm-based molecular assays that involve measurement of expression levels of genes from a biological sample obtained from a kidney cancer patient. The present invention also provides methods of obtaining a quantitative score for a patient with kidney cancer based on measurement of expression levels of genes from a biological sample obtained from a kidney cancer patient. The genes may be grouped into functional gene subsets for calculating the quantitative score and the gene subsets may be weighted according to their contribution to cancer recurrence.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an architecture, system and methods for optimizing power utilization for transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery which maintain a iontophoretic driving voltage at a reduced or even minimum value to support an iontophoretic delivery current. The reduced voltage reduces the power requirements for a transdermal iontophoretic delivery system during a period of drug delivery. Embodiments of an architecture for implementing this approach can utilize a controller which compares the desired current to the actual current and adjusts the voltage to reduce the amount of power used for iontophoretic drug delivery. The controller can comprise a state machine or microprocessor. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for extending the battery life of transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery systems.

Abstract: A locomotion apparatus that has a base that secures a skateboard platform to a snow ski as a combination. The base is secured into position by bindings of a ski. A brake mechanism is provided that has a brake seat, a lever arm and a spring arm that cooperate with each other to enable the brake mechanism to move between a deployed brake position, at which the combination brakes to prevent its locomotion, and a non-deployed brake position, at which the locomotion is enabled.

Abstract: A method of creating a cooling arrangement for a turbine component, and a cooling arrangement are provided. The turbine component includes an interior cooling passage formed therein. The method comprises a step of forming a slot through a sidewall of the turbine component. The method further comprises a step of forming an insert having one or more cooling features and a cavity. The method further comprises a step of positioning the insert within the slot. The method further comprises a step of securing the insert within the slot. The method further comprises a step of forming at least one passage in fluid communication with the internal cooling passage, the insert, and an exterior surface of the turbine component.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for reducing metal oxide surfaces to modified metal surfaces and cooling the metal surfaces are disclosed. By exposing a metal oxide surface to remote plasma, the metal oxide surface on a substrate can be reduced to pure metal. A remote plasma apparatus can treat the metal oxide surface as well as actively cool, load/unload, and move the substrate within a single standalone apparatus. The remote plasma apparatus can be configured to actively cool the substrate during and/or after reducing the metal oxide to pure metal using an active cooling system. The active cooling system can include one or more of an actively cooled pedestal, an actively cooled showerhead, and one or more cooling gas inlets for delivering cooling gas to cool the substrate.

Abstract: An overfill prevention system for use with a liquid storage tank includes a valve assembly defining a downwardly open liquid discharge opening. A pilot tube is fixed relative to and projects downwardly relative to the valve assembly. The pilot tube defines an internal channel in fluid communication with the valve assembly and a discharge hole spaced downwardly from the valve assembly and in fluid communication with the internal channel and the tank. A float is buoyantly shiftable along the pilot tube between an open position in which the float exposes the discharge hole when liquid within the tank is below a predetermined level, and a closed position in which the float covers the discharge hole when liquid within the tank reaches or exceeds the predetermined level. A flow diverter is disposed between the discharge opening and the float to deflect liquid from the discharge opening away from the float.

Abstract: A method of providing cooling structure for a component including forming a first cavity in the component and forming a first passageway in the first cavity in fluid communication with a second cavity positioned inside the component, the second cavity in fluid communication with a cooling air source. The method includes forming a unitary insert including a first surface, a second surface, the insert having an inlet formed in the first surface and an outlet formed in the second surface. A second passageway is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The method includes positioning the insert in the first cavity into fluid communication with the first passageway, the first surface facing the first cavity; and rigidly attaching the insert in the first cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus that secures a skateboard platform to a snow ski with a base that has a sliding member and stationary member. An adjustment mechanism urges the sliding member to move toward or away from the stationary member. A stabilizer is movable toward and way from the sliding member via a guide path in the base. The stabilizer has two components that move one inside the other to lengthen or shorten a distance between their respective ends. The sliding member has a protruding portion that fits into a front snow ski binding. The stationary member snaps into the rear snow ski binding. The front binding is sandwiched between the stabilizer and the sliding member.

Abstract: In various embodiments, different mobile phone apparatuses are provided, comprising: a touchscreen including a backlight; a near field communication interface; at least one non-transitory memory storing instructions; and one or more processors in communication with the touchscreen, the near field communication interface, and the at least one non-transitory memory, wherein the one or more processors execute the instructions to initiate various capabilities and/or functionalities in connection with a lock screen displayed on the touchscreen.

Abstract: Implementations of the methods and apparatus disclosed herein relate to pore sealing of porous dielectric films using flowable dielectric material. The methods involve exposing a substrate having an exposed porous dielectric film thereon to a vapor phase dielectric precursor under conditions such that a flowable dielectric material selectively deposits in the pores of the porous dielectric material. The pores can be filled with the deposited flowable dielectric material without depositing a continuous film on any exposed metal surface.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided to: receive, utilizing the touchscreen, an indication of a second touch input for trace path-based selection of a first photo of a second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid; in response to the receipt of the indication of the second touch input for trace path-based selection of the first photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid, cause selection of the first photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid, change at least one visual aspect of the first photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid, add a check mark icon to the first photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid; receive, utilizing the touchscreen, an indication of a continuation of the second touch input for trace path-based selection of a second photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid; and in response to the rece

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an architecture, system and methods for optimizing power utilization for transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery which maintain a iontophoretic driving voltage at a reduced or even minimum value to support an iontophoretic delivery current. The reduced voltage reduces the power requirements for a transdermal iontophoretic delivery system during a period of drug delivery. Embodiments of an architecture for implementing this approach can utilize a controller which compares the desired current to the actual current and adjusts the voltage to reduce the amount of power used for iontophoretic drug delivery. The controller can comprise a state machine or microprocessor. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for extending the battery life of transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery systems.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining whether to prompt an action by a platform in connection with a mobile device. In operation, action criteria is received utilizing a platform capable of advertising. Additionally, information from an application is received by the platform. Further, it is determined whether to prompt an action by the platform in connection with a mobile device, based on the action criteria and the information.