Abstract: A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal.

Abstract: Frequency corrections made by a clock and data recovery phase-lock loop are monitored. For each of a number of time periods, the numbers of up and down frequency corrections that were made by the phase-lock loop during the time period are netted together. One or more operating indications are then derived from the net numbers. The operating indications may include: an indication of whether any net number is non-zero, an indication of whether any net number exceeds one or more thresholds, the value of one or more maximum net numbers, and/or the values of all net numbers. In one embodiment, operating indications are output to built-in self-test hardware. By way of example, the operating indications can be used to infer the existence and/or magnitude of anomolous events in 1) the phase-lock loop, or 2) the data that is being recovered under control of the phase-lock loop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the process of pyrolyzing tetrafluoroethylene to hexafluoropropylene by carrying out the pyrolysis in a tubular reactor that is lined with either nickel or nickel alloy which contains no greater than 8 wt % chromium.

Abstract: A packaged IC includes an IC die with signal and signal complement traces positioned relative to each other to maximize broadside coupling for a matching impedance. The signal and signal complement traces are electrically connected to transmission or receive channels of the IC die. Use of a broadside coupled trace configuration alleviates routing congestion in an IC package and permits an IC to accommodate a greater number of channels within a given surface area than is possible under the prior art.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a phase-locked loop comprising a charge-pump loop filter and a phase detector system. The charge-pump loop filter is configured to provide a control voltage having a voltage level based on a state of a first control signal and on a state of a second control signal. The phase detector system is configured to receive a first clock, a second clock, and a control signal defining a plurality of states including a first state and a second state. The phase detector system is further configured to provide the first control signal and the second control signal each having a state based on a phase difference between the first and second clocks when the control signal has the first state, and to provide the first control signal and second control signal each having a state asynchronously controlled by the control signal when the control signal has the second state.

Abstract: A phase-locked loop includes a voltage-controlled oscillator and a charge-pump loop filter. The voltage-controlled oscillator includes a varactor having a first set of capacitor cells configured to adjust a capacitance based on a first control voltage, and a second set of capacitor cells configured to adjust a capacitance based on a second control voltage. The charge-pump loop filter receives a first and a second update signal, each having at least one state based on a phase difference between a first clock and a second clock, and comprises a first component and a second component. The first component is configured to adjust, during an update period, a voltage across an impedance from a reference level based on the states of the first and second update signals and to return the voltage across the impedance to the reference level prior to an end of the update period, wherein the voltage across the impedance comprises the first control voltage.

Abstract: Apparatus for indexing glassware through a series of angularly spaced stations includes first and second arrays of glassware gripping fingers mounted on associated carriers that are rotatable about a common axis, both conjointly and with respect to each other. Each carrier is connected to as associated servo motor, which in turn are connected to a controller for rotating the carriers with respect to each other to grip and release glassware between the fingers, and to rotate the carriers conjointly to index the glassware between apparatus stations. One array of glassware gripping fingers includes coil springs for biasing the fingers toward the fingers of the opposing array for accommodating tolerance variations in the glassware. Drive rollers are located at at least some of the stations, and are pivotal into and out of positions for rotating the containers about their axes for inspection or other purposes.

Abstract: A plug gauge for testing the mouth of a container includes a spring carried by a support, a rod having one end coupled to the spring, and a gauge plug coupled to the other end of the rod. A control mechanism supports the rod and is coupled to an electric motor. Motion of the control mechanism by the motor lowers the rod and plug into the container mouth under force of the spring, and thereafter lifts the rod and plug out of the container mouth. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the spring takes the form of an air spring. A stripper is operatively coupled to the control mechanism in the preferred embodiment of the invention for lowering against the container mouth, as the rod and plug are lowered by the spring and the motor, for holding the container mouth as the rod and plug are lifted from the container mouth.

Abstract: A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal.

Abstract: An information storage apparatus comprises a one or more storage media 168 which include a plurality of information tracks. Each storage medium 168 has a head assembly 170 having a substantially planar surface and a plurality of read/write heads positioned in registry with said information tracks. The read/write heads are arranged substantially in the plane of the planar surface. The information storage medium 168 and the head assembly 170 are arranged in mutually sliding abutment such that the read/write heads are substantially in sliding contact with the outer surface of the information storage medium in use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for reducing a nitrogen oxide, and the control thereof.

Abstract: A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal.

Abstract: A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the process of pyrolyzing tetrafluoroethylene to hexafluoropropylene by carrying out the pyrolysis in a tubular reactor that is lined with either nickel or nickel alloy which contains no greater than 8 wt % chromium.

Abstract: The present invention is a metal memorial marker and a method of making the same. The invented marker is made of metal, preferably ⅛″ to ½″ thick, preferably with steel-chromium alloys, such as stainless steel, or a non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, brass, bronze, or copper. The present invention is created by taking a plate of the metal and making markings upon one of the surfaces of the plate, said markings denoting a decoration. A computer could be used to guide the cutting equipment by following a preprogrammed template, and as such markings upon one of the surfaces of the plate would not necessarily be necessary. A wateijet, plasma cutting torch, laser torch or other cutting equipment is then used to make cuts along the markings made on the surface of the plate. Cutting the plate in such a manner results in the creation of openings through the plate, said openings when viewed together forming a decorative pattern.

Abstract: The present invention is a metal memorial marker and a method of making the same. The invented marker is made of metal, preferably ⅛″ to ½″ thick, preferably with steel-chromium alloys, such as stainless steel, or a non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, brass, bronze, or copper. The present invention is created by taking a plate of the metal and making markings upon one of the surfaces of the plate, said markings denoting a decoration. A computer could be used to guide the cutting equipment by following a preprogrammed template, and as such markings upon one of the surfaces of the plate would not necessarily be necessary. A waterjet, plasma cutting torch, laser torch or other cutting equipment is then used to make cuts along the markings made on the surface of the plate. Cutting the plate in such a manner results in the creation of openings through the plate, said openings when viewed together forming a decorative pattern.

Abstract: A crumb coating composition formed by agglomeration which includes (a) an insoluble powdered first protein at least 80% of which has a particle size of greater than 0.5 mm; and (b) a soluble second protein or a polysaccharide capable of being heat set during crumb manufacture, the final agglomerated crumb coating having an average particle size of about 4 to 15 times the size of the first protein; which is used for coating food products and has beneficial crispness qualities, particularly where the food product is prepared for consumption via microwave heating.

Abstract: A water ice product is provided which is stable to processing and storage at -18.degree. C., said product having a channelled porous structure having a gas phase volume of between 0.1 of 0.45 after hardening, wherein the water ice product comprises a stabiliser and not less than 0.1 wt % protein based aerating agent. Also provided is a process for preparation of the above water ice product, comprising the steps; (i) aeration of a water ice composition with an aerating gas which contains at least 50% by volume of a water soluble gas; (ii) freezing in a freezer such that the residence time in the freezer is approximately 2.5 to 10 minutes; and (iii) two-stage hardening.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing positional and attitude information to a computer. An input device of the present invention comprises a controller, a transducer, and a mouse. In a 6D mode of operation, three-dimensional positional information with three degrees of freedom is provided to the computer. Multiple switches use an impedance ladder to provide multiple signals over a control line from a movable input device for a cursor or viewpoint on a display.

Abstract: A pointer or mouse device which can provide an input for a viewpoint or cursor on a computer display without being physically moved across a surface or through space is disclosed. The pointer is mounted on a pedestal which is fixed. The pointer can rotate to change the direction in which it is pointing while on the pedestal. An extended movement button on the pointer provides a control signal to the computer to cause the viewpoint or cursor on the screen to move in the direction indicated by the direction the pointer is pointed at that time. Thus, the viewpoint or cursor can be moved without physically moving the pointer device. Instead, the pointer is simply rotated to the direction desired for movement and the extended movement button is pressed. A continue button may also be included to cause the viewpoint or cursor to continue rotating in the same way as when the button was pushed, without the user having to continue turning the pointer.