Abstract: An electrostatic chuck for implanting ions at high temperatures is disclosed. The electrostatic chuck includes an insulating base, with electrically conductive electrodes disposed thereon. A dielectric top layer is disposed on the electrodes. A barrier layer is disposed on the dielectric top layer so as to be between the dielectric top layer and the workpiece. This barrier layer serves to inhibit the migration of particles from the dielectric top layer to the workpiece, which is clamped on the chuck. In some embodiments, a protective layer is applied on top of the barrier layer to prevent abrasion.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for recommending packages of domain names. One or more computer servers receive a query including at least one keyword from a user. A business category associated with the user is identified and a first ranking of top level domain names for the business category is identified. A package of candidate domain names is generated containing a candidate domain name for each top level domain in the first ranking of top level domain names. The package of candidate domain names relevant to the query is displayed for selection and registration by the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the N-demethylation and N-functionalization of an N-methylated heterocycle such as a morphine alkaloid or tropane alkaloid. The method comprises reacting the heterocycle with an functionalization agent in the presence of a transition metal catalyst in air or in the presence of an oxidant.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for recommending domain names. One or more computer servers receive a query including at least one keyword from a user. A business category associated with the user is determined and a data base storing a plurality of top level domain name rankings is accessed to identify a first ranking of top level domain names for the business category. A listing of candidate domain names relevant to the query is generated and the listing of candidate domain names relevant to the query is displayed for selection and registration by the user. The listing of candidate domain names is ordered according to the first ranking of top level domain names for the business category.

Abstract: Systems and method of the present invention provide for recommending top level domains. An exemplary method may comprise the steps of determining a location of a client computer or a preferred language for a user operating the client computer, generating a domain name comprising a top level domain, a second level domain, an nth level domain and/or a sub domain associated with the location or with the preferred language, and presenting the domain name for registration.

Abstract: A method for dimensionally inspecting a component of a gas turbine system is provided. The method includes disposing the component on a fixture for stabilizing the component. Also included is probing a first datum location of the component with a coordinate measurement machine for establishing a first datum point. Further included is probing at least one location of the component with the coordinate measurement machine to determine at least one measurement relative to the first datum point. Yet further included is displaying the at least one measurement in an output report.

Abstract: A resonant dielectric metamaterial comprises a first and a second set of dielectric scattering particles (e.g., spheres) having different permittivities arranged in a cubic array. The array can be an ordered or randomized array of particles. The resonant dielectric metamaterials are low-loss 3D isotropic materials with negative permittivity and permeability. Such isotropic double negative materials offer polarization and direction independent electromagnetic wave propagation.

Abstract: A seal test fixture for a gas turbine fuel nozzle including an enclosed container for receiving a body of the gas turbine fuel nozzle including a seal; a test chamber coupled to the enclosed container for sealingly enclosing a flange of the gas turbine fuel nozzle and fluidly communicating with a leak path of the gas turbine fuel nozzle; an air injector opening through which pressurized air is injected into a main fuel chamber of the gas turbine fuel nozzle; and a pressure gauge for measuring an air pressure within the test chamber.

Abstract: A golf tee has a stake made of a first material and a crown made of a second material more flexible than the first material, in which the crown is overmolded over the stake. The crown and the stake can have corresponding projections. The stake can have projections to allow the crown and the stake to hold together better.

Abstract: A system for qualifying usability risk associated with subsurface defects in a multilayer coating includes a component having a multilayer coating, an infrared detection device for capturing infrared images of the multilayered coating and a processing unit that is in electronic communication with the infrared detection device where the processing unit generates a subsurface defect map of the multilayer coating based on the infrared images. The system further includes a risk map of the component.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck is formed using materials that are optically transparent to a range of frequencies, such as infrared radiation. The invention discloses several methods for achieving optical transparency. The chuck electrode can be formed having a mesh pattern designed with a specific open area percentage to provide adequate wafer clamping force while still allowing sufficient levels of infrared radiation to pass through. Alternatively, the chuck electrode can also be made from a transparent conductive film. A workpiece is disposed on one surface of the chuck, and a radiative heat source is positioned on the opposite side of the chuck. A reflector plate may be used to reflect the infrared radiation toward the chuck and the wafer. The spacing of the radiation sources and the shape of the reflector plate may be modified to focus more radiation on a particular portion of the workpiece if desired.

Abstract: A voltage activated 2nd level safety circuit for permanent isolation having a current activated fuse useful for class III medical devices, military applications, and any other passive loads. The battery system has a fuse current limiter and the current activated fuse maintain the fuse closed when a power cell, having a current sufficient to blow the fuse expeditiously, directs its current to the load. The power cell continues to direct its current to the load until the system detects an unacceptable battery or circuit condition. Once that unacceptable condition exists and is detected, a fuse blowing circuitry allows the power cell's current to expeditiously blow the current activated fuse. In response to the blown current activated fuse, the system's isolation switch(es) open as well to establish a permanent isolated battery.

Abstract: An ion implanter includes a platen having a clamping surface configured to support a wafer for treatment with ions, the platen also having at least one pair of electrodes under the clamping surface, a clamping power supply configured to provide an AC signal to the at least one pair of electrodes and a sensed signal representative of the AC signal, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the sensed signal from the clamping power supply when no wafer is clamped to the clamping surface. The controller is further configured to monitor the sensed signal and determine if the sensed signal is representative of deposits on the clamping surface exceeding a predetermined deposit threshold.

Abstract: Controlled Payment Numbers (CPNs) which issue as a unique payment number for each transaction uniquely identify the transaction for matching the purchase and payment information. The issuance of the CPN is controlled by business rules which are designed to and effectively restrict the use of the CPN, such that if a user exceeds his authorization, a CPN is not issued. The business rules are set up according to a hierarchy of users. Further, a declining balance CPN is also provided.

Abstract: A voltage activated 2nd level safety circuit for permanent isolation having a current activated fuse useful for class III medical devices, military applications, and any other passive loads. The battery system has a fuse current limiter and the current activated fuse maintain the fuse closed when a power cell, having a current sufficient to blow the fuse expeditiously, directs its current to the load. The power cell continues to direct its current to the load until the system detects an unacceptable battery or circuit condition. Once that unacceptable condition exists and is detected, a fuse blowing circuitry allows the power cell's current to expeditiously blow the current activated fuse. In response to the blown current activated fuse, the system's isolation switch(es) open as well to establish a permanent isolated battery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the N-demethylation and N-functionalization of an N-methylated heterocycle such as a morphine alkaloid or tropane alkaloid. The method comprises reacting the heterocycle with an functionalization agent in the presence of a transition metal catalyst in air or in the presence of an oxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigment compositions with improved and adjustable sparkling effect comprising A) a platelet-like perlite; and B) an effect pigment; and a process for their production and their use in paints, ink-jet printing, for dyeing textiles, for pigmenting coatings (paints), printing inks, plastics, cosmetics, glazes for ceramics and glass. The pigment compositions show an improved sparkle effect; in particular an attractive high sparkle intensity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the N-demethylation and/or N-acylation of an N-methylated heterocycle such as morphine alkaloids or tropane alkaloids. The method comprises reacting the heterocycle with an acylating agent in the presence of a metal catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the N-demethylation of an N-methylated heterocycle, particularly a morphine or tropane alkaloid or derivative thereof. The method comprises reacting the heterocycle with a metal catalyst and a solvent in the presence of an oxidizing agent.