Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for determining display modules that are compatible with a display of an avionics system. For instance, a method may include receiving, by one or more processors, a plurality of presets from a database, wherein each of the plurality of presets corresponds to a display unit configuration for an avionics display, analyzing, by the one or more processors, each of the plurality of presets based on one or more constraints, wherein at least one of the one or more constraints includes a Heads-Up Display (HUD) status, based on the analyzing, determining, by the one or more processors, at least one compatible preset of the plurality of presets, and displaying, by the one or more processors, the at least one compatible preset.

Abstract: The present invention is a drill-hole survey and geoscientific data acquisition system that includes a down-hole tool including: a sensor control module, at least one sensor module, and data, control and electrical power connection means, wherein the sensor control module, the at least one sensor module, and the connection means are each sized and shaped so that they can be placed within a drill-hole and can travel along the length of the drill-hole, and can travel along the drill-hole. the sensor control module is a discreet control module, and each of said at least one sensor modules are also each a discreet sensor module, and each of the discreet control and sensor modules are inter-connectable via said data, control and electrical power connection means so that the series of modules are connected end to end to make one continuous elongate tool that contains a series of interconnected modules.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the seed laser in a laser produced plasma (LPP) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a seed laser generates both pre-pulses and main pulses which are amplified and irradiate a target material. The widths of the main pulses are adjusted, for example by the use of an EOM or other optical switch, without adjusting the widths of the pre-pulses, to keep the EUV output energy at a desired level. Only if the main pulse widths are longer or shorter than a desired range is the duty cycle of the laser amplifier adjusted, to keep the main pulse widths in the desired range. Adjusting the main pulse widths in this way before adjusting the pump RF duty cycle allows for less adjustment of the duty cycle, thus causing less adjustment to the pre-pulses.

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a method to control energy dose output from a laser-produced plasma extreme ultraviolet light system by adjusting timing of fired laser beam pulses. During stroboscopic firing, pulses are timed to lase droplets until a dose target of EUV has been achieved. Once accumulated EUV reaches the dose target, pulses are timed so as to not lase droplets during the remainder of the packet, and thereby prevent additional EUV light generation during those portions of the packet. In a continuous burst mode, pulses are timed to irradiate droplets until accumulated burst error meets or exceeds a threshold burst error. If accumulated burst error meets or exceeds the threshold burst error, a next pulse is timed to not irradiate a next droplet. Thus, the embodiments described herein manipulate pulse timing to obtain a constant desired dose target that can more precisely match downstream dosing requirements.

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a method to control energy dose output from a laser-produced plasma extreme ultraviolet light system by adjusting timing of fired laser beam pulses. During stroboscopic firing, pulses are timed to lase droplets until a dose target of EUV has been achieved. Once accumulated EUV reaches the dose target, pulses are timed so as to not lase droplets during the remainder of the packet, and thereby prevent additional EUV light generation during those portions of the packet. In a continuous burst mode, pulses are timed to irradiate droplets until accumulated burst error meets or exceeds a threshold burst error. If accumulated burst error meets or exceeds the threshold burst error, a next pulse is timed to not irradiate a next droplet. Thus, the embodiments described herein manipulate pulse timing to obtain a constant desired dose target that can more precisely match downstream dosing requirements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the seed laser in a laser produced plasma (LPP) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a seed laser generates both pre-pulses and main pulses which are amplified and irradiate a target material. The widths of the main pulses are adjusted, for example by the use of an EOM or other optical switch, without adjusting the widths of the pre-pulses, to keep the EUV output energy at a desired level. Only if the main pulse widths are longer or shorter than a desired range is the duty cycle of the laser amplifier adjusted, to keep the main pulse widths in the desired range. Adjusting the main pulse widths in this way before adjusting the pump RF duty cycle allows for less adjustment of the duty cycle, thus causing less adjustment to the pre-pulses.

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a method to control energy dose output from a laser-produced plasma extreme ultraviolet light system by adjusting timing of fired laser beam pulses. During stroboscopic firing, pulses are timed to lase droplets until a dose target of EUV has been achieved. Once accumulated EUV reaches the dose target, pulses are timed so as to not lase droplets during the remainder of the packet, and thereby prevent additional EUV light generation during those portions of the packet. In a continuous burst mode, pulses are timed to irradiate droplets until accumulated burst error meets or exceeds a threshold burst error. If accumulated burst error meets or exceeds the threshold burst error, a next pulse is timed to not irradiate a next droplet. Thus, the embodiments described herein manipulate pulse timing to obtain a constant desired dose target that can more precisely match downstream dosing requirements.

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a method to control energy dose output from a laser-produced plasma extreme ultraviolet light system by adjusting timing of fired laser beam pulses. During stroboscopic firing, pulses are timed to lase droplets until a dose target of EUV has been achieved. Once accumulated EUV reaches the dose target, pulses are timed so as to not lase droplets during the remainder of the packet, and thereby prevent additional EUV light generation during those portions of the packet. In a continuous burst mode, pulses are timed to irradiate droplets until accumulated burst error meets or exceeds a threshold burst error. If accumulated burst error meets or exceeds the threshold burst error, a next pulse is timed to not irradiate a next droplet. Thus, the embodiments described herein manipulate pulse timing to obtain a constant desired dose target that can more precisely match downstream dosing requirements.

Abstract: A container top having an integral cover, for example, an integral dust cover, is provided. The container top includes a cap having a cylindrical skirt with a top, a bottom, a first outside diameter at the top of the skirt, a second outside diameter at the bottom of the skirt, and an inside surface adapted to engage a container; and a ring mounted to the top of the cylindrical skirt, the ring having an opening; and a cover removably mounted to the cap and occluding the opening in the ring. The container top may include a septum positioned in the opening, for example, a septum that can be pierced with a syringe. The container cap may be used in a wide range of industries, for example, the medical, pharmaceutical, the general scientific community, or in any industry where liquid or gaseous samples are handled.

Abstract: A floor cleaning appliance includes a housing carrying both a suction generator and a dirt cup. The dirt cup includes a sidewall, a top wall and a dump door. A latch is provided to secure the dump door in a closed position. An actuator for releasing that latch is remotely positioned on the top wall. A linkage is carried on the sidewall and operatively connects the actuator with the latch.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a filter bag cavity. A suction generator and a bag mount are both carried on the housing. Additionally, the vacuum cleaner includes a bag caddy that is displaceable between an operating position connected to the bag mount and a bag disposal position disconnected from the bag mount.

Abstract: Golf club shafts are flexible. The flexibility varies from very flexible for ladies to very stiff for men professionals. The midpoint of flexibility also varies depending on the level of skill of the golfer. The flexibility of a shaft is controlled primarily by variations in material, diameter and thickness of its walls. The flexibility is approximately equal in all directions from the axis. This article discusses only the flexibility in two planes around the bottom edge of the club head face as defined below: Parallel—The plane parallel with the flight of the ball Perpendicular—The plane perpendicular to the flight of the ball The shaft bends in both the parallel and the perpendicular planes (and various combinations) during the swing. Figures I, II & III from Ben Hogan's “Power Golf” shows the enormous amount of club head movement (around the line through the center of the grip) during various stages of the golf swing.

Abstract: A cleaning tool assembly includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes an intake opening and a connection port. The second housing includes a brush. The second housing is releaseably connected to the first housing. Accordingly, the cleaning tool may be utilized with or without a brush feature.

Abstract: A canister vacuum cleaner has a canister assembly and a stair hugging swivel wheel assembly. The stair hugging swivel wheel assembly pivotally connects to the canister assembly and has both a pendulum and a wheel rotatably mounted to a housing thereof. During use, the pendulum projects from the housing under the influence of gravity to inhibit or otherwise prevent the stair hugging swivel wheel assembly from pivoting whenever the canister assembly becomes oriented in an inclined position, such as when placed on a stairway. Preferably, the pendulum mates with a recess in the canister assembly co-located with a circular track in which the stair hugging swivel wheel assembly pivots.