Abstract: A computer-implemented method for bytecode class verification includes: encountering a class requiring verification of its bytecode during a run of an application; determining whether class relationship data for the class exists in a shared classes cache; in response to a determination that the class relationship data for the class does not exist in the shared classes cache: performing a linear bytecode walk of the bytecode to identify relationship data for the class and verify that the bytecode is well-formed; and storing the identified relationship data as the class relationship data for the class in the shared classes cache; in response to a determination that the class relationship data for the class does exist in the shared classes cache: retrieving the class relationship data for the class from the shared classes cache; and processing the class relationship data.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for bytecode class verification includes: encountering a class requiring verification of its bytecode during a run of an application; determining whether class relationship data for the class exists in a shared classes cache; in response to a determination that the class relationship data for the class does not exist in the shared classes cache: performing a linear bytecode walk of the bytecode to identify relationship data for the class and verify that the bytecode is well-formed; and storing the identified relationship data as the class relationship data for the class in the shared classes cache; in response to a determination that the class relationship data for the class does exist in the shared classes cache: retrieving the class relationship data for the class from the shared classes cache; and processing the class relationship data.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for bytecode class verification includes: encountering a class requiring verification of its bytecode during a run of an application; determining whether class relationship data for the class exists in a shared classes cache; in response to a determination that the class relationship data for the class does not exist in the shared classes cache: performing a linear bytecode walk of the bytecode to identify relationship data for the class and verify that the bytecode is well-formed; and storing the identified relationship data as the class relationship data for the class in the shared classes cache; in response to a determination that the class relationship data for the class does exist in the shared classes cache: retrieving the class relationship data for the class from the shared classes cache; and processing the class relationship data.

Abstract: A degradable polymer composition comprising: (a) a polyolefin; (b) two or more transition metal compounds in a total amount of from 0.15 to 0.6 wt %, (c) a mono- or poly-unsaturated C14-C24 carboxylic acid, or an ester, anhydride or amide thereof, in an amount of from 0.04 to 0.08 wt %; (d) a synthetic rubber in an amount of from 0.04 to 0.2 wt %; and, optionally: (e) dry starch in an amount of from 0 to 20 wt %; and/or (f) calcium oxide in an amount of from 0 to 1 wt %; and/or (g) a phenolic antioxidant stabilizer in an amount of from 0 to 0.2 wt %; wherein the two or more transition metal compounds are selected from iron, manganese, copper, cobalt and cerium compounds and wherein the transition metals in the two or more transition metal compounds are different.

Abstract: A method of maintaining correctness of pointers from a managed heap to off-heap memory includes storing in a cache a first heap object in a managed heap that holds at least one off-heap pointer pointing to a first off-heap data structure and creating a weak reference node linked to the first heap object such that the first heap object is not kept alive by the weak reference node during garbage collection. Further disclosed are systems for maintaining correctness of pointers from a managed heap to off-heap memory.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for bytecode class verification includes: encountering a class requiring verification of its bytecode during a run of an application; determining whether class relationship data for the class exists in a shared classes cache; in response to a determination that the class relationship data for the class does not exist in the shared classes cache: performing a linear bytecode walk of the bytecode to identify relationship data for the class and verify that the bytecode is well-formed; and storing the identified relationship data as the class relationship data for the class in the shared classes cache; in response to a determination that the class relationship data for the class does exist in the shared classes cache: retrieving the class relationship data for the class from the shared classes cache; and processing the class relationship data.

Abstract: A method of maintaining correctness of pointers from a managed heap to off-heap memory includes storing in a cache a first heap object in a managed heap that holds at least one off-heap pointer pointing to a first off-heap data structure and creating a weak reference node linked to the first heap object such that the first heap object is not kept alive by the weak reference node during garbage collection. Further disclosed are systems for maintaining correctness of pointers from a managed heap to off-heap memory.

Abstract: A sheet material formed of a degradeable composition comprising 30 to 80 wt % calcium carbonate, an additive, and the balance a polymer selected from polyethylene, polypropylene and copolymers and blends thereof. The additive comprises (a) two or more transition metal compounds, (b) a mono- or poly-unsaturated C14-C24 carboxylic acid, or an ester, anhydride or amide thereof, (c) a synthetic rubber. The addition optionally comprises (d) dry starch, and/or (e) calcium oxide, and/or (f) a phenolic antioxidant stabilizer. The two or more transition metal compounds are selected from iron, manganese, copper, zinc, titanium, cobalt and cerium compounds and the transition metals in the two or more transition metal compounds are different.

Abstract: A sheet material formed of a degradeable composition comprising 30 to 80 wt % calcium carbonate, an additive, and the balance a polymer selected from polyethylene, polypropylene and copolymers and blends thereof. The additive comprises (a) two or more transition metal compounds, (b) a mono- or poly-unsaturated C14-C24 carboxylic acid, or an ester, anhydride or amide thereof, (c) a synthetic rubber. The addition optionally comprises (d) dry starch, and/or (e) calcium oxide, and/or (f) a phenolic antioxidant stabilizer. The two or more transition metal compounds are selected from iron, manganese, copper, zinc, titanium, cobalt and cerium compounds and the transition metals in the two or more transition metal compounds are different.

Abstract: A degradable polymer composition comprising: (a) a polyolefin; (b) two or more transition metal compounds in a total amount of from 0.15 to 0.6 wt %, (c) a mono- or poly-unsaturated C14-C24 carboxylic acid, or an ester, anhydride or amide thereof, in an amount of from 0.04 to 0.08 wt %; (d) a synthetic rubber in an amount of from 0.04 to 0.2 wt %; and, optionally: (e) dry starch in an amount of from 0 to 20 wt %; and/or (f) calcium oxide in an amount of from 0 to 1 wt %; and/or (g) a phenolic antioxidant stabilizer in an amount of from 0 to 0.2 wt %; wherein the two or more transition metal compounds are selected from iron, manganese, copper, cobalt and cerium compounds and wherein the transition metals in the two or more transition metal compounds are different.

Abstract: A co-extruded plastic film structure that has increased rigidity. The film is extruded on a three layer extrusion line with the core layer based on a foamed polymer. The outer layers comprise a polyolefin combined with non-plastic particulate. The film may be coated onto a substrate, such as paper.

Abstract: A co-extruded plastic film comprises an outer layer formed of a high density polymer or co-polymer having a high surface energy, such as a medium molecular weight high density polyethylene that is corona treated or includes a relatively polar polymer, a core layer preferably formed of a polyolefin, which can include linear low density polyethylene or a foamed polymer preferably produced by an endothermic blowing agent, and an inner layer formed of a polymer that includes a filler of sufficiently large particle size and in a sufficiently large amount that vapors can escape laterally from under the film. This film allows vapors to disperse and can also be moisture absorbent and vapor permeable. The film also has the benefit that one surface has high paint adherence and the opposite surface clings to a substrate while having good lateral transmissivity of vapors.

Abstract: A device comprises a substrate (22); a first MiM capacitor (10,20,11) disposed over the substrate; and a second MiM capacitor (10?,20?,11) disposed over the first MiM capacitor. The first MiM capacitor and the second MiM capacitor are electrically connected in parallel. The two MiM capacitors are vertically stacked one above the other. Each MiM capacitor comprises an interconnection layer (10,10?) of the CMOS process as one plate and a thinner conductive layer (11,11?) as the second plate, with an insulating layer (20,20?) disposed therebetween. This allows each MiM capacitor to be formed between two CMOS process interconnection layers. The second plate of the second MiM capacitor is substantially co-extensive with the second plate of the first MiM capacitor, and is disposed substantially directly over the second plate of the first MiM capacitor. The same mask may be used to pattern the second plate of the second MiM capacitor and the second plate of the first MiM capacitor.

Abstract: A co-extruded plastic film comprises an outer layer formed of a high density polymer or co-polymer having a high surface energy, such as a medium molecular weight high density polyethylene that is corona treated or includes a relatively polar polymer, a core layer preferably formed of a polyolefin, which can include linear low density polyethylene or a foamed polymer preferably produced by an endothermic blowing agent, and an inner layer formed of a polymer having good cling properties that includes a filler of sufficiently large particle size and in a sufficiently large amount that vapors can escape laterally from under the film. This film allows vapors to disperse and can also be moisture absorbent and vapor permeable. The film also has the benefit that one surface has high paint adherence and the opposite surface clings to a substrate while having good lateral transmissivity of vapors.

Abstract: A device comprises a substrate (22); a first MiM capacitor (10,20,11) disposed over the substrate; and a second MiM capacitor (10?,20?,11) disposed over the first MiM capacitor. The first MiM capacitor and the second MiM capacitor are electrically connected in parallel. The two MiM capacitors are vertically stacked one above the other. Each MiM capacitor comprises an interconnection layer (10,10?) of the CMOS process as one plate and a thinner conductive layer (11,11?) as the second plate, with an insulating layer (20,20?) disposed therebetween. This allows each MiM capacitor to be formed between two CMOS process interconnection layers. The second plate of the second MiM capacitor is substantially co-extensive with the second plate of the first MiM capacitor, and is disposed substantially directly over the second plate of the first MiM capacitor. The same mask may be used to pattern the second plate of the second MiM capacitor and the second plate of the first MiM capacitor.

Abstract: A co-extruded plastic film comprises an outer layer formed of a high density polymer or co-polymer having a high surface energy, such as a medium molecular weight high density polyethylene that is corona treated or includes a relatively polar polymer; a core layer preferably formed of a polyolefin, which can include linear low density polyethylene or a foamed polymer preferably produced by an endothermic blowing agent; and an inner layer formed of a polymer or co-polymer having good static or physical cling properties that includes a filler of sufficiently large particle size and in a sufficiently large amount that water vapor can escape laterally from under the film. The inner layer also can include a desiccant and can be embossed. This film allows vapors to disperse and can also be moisture absorbent and vapor permeable. The film also has the benefit that one surface has high paint adherence and the opposite surface clings to a substrate, typically a painted metal or simple metal surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a package of a polyolefin polymer, wherein it comprises an addition of a pro-oxidant in the form of at least one salt of a metal of the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Cu, Co, and Ni, whereby the polyolefin is provided with a filler in the form of a mineral, such as calcium carbonate, such as talc, crushed marble, chalk, including nano particles thereof, calcite, silica, and nano particle clays, a filler in the form of natural fiber such as cellulose fiber, wood fiber, powderous wood or china grass, rice spelt, and starch.

Abstract: The stack mapper of the present invention seeks to determine the shape of the stack at a given program counter. This is accomplished by locating all start points possible for a given method, that is, at all of the entry points for the method and all of the exception entry points, and trying to find a path from the beginning of the method to the program counter in question. The mapper first tries to locate a linear path from the beginning of the method, and then iteratively processes the sequence of bytes at each branch until the destination program counter is reached. Once the path is found, a simulation is run of the stack through that path, which is used as the virtual stack for the purposes of the garbage collector.