Abstract: A device for dehumidifying a column of air has a frame has an outer frame; the outer frame having an outer wall. An inner frame having an inner frame wall is disposed on the frame, spaced from the outer wall at an interior of the outer wall. A channel is formed between the outer wall and inner frame wall. A front panel, formed as a grid, is disposed on the outer wall and is coextensive with the frame. A back panel, formed as a grid, is disposed on an opposed side of the outer frame wall, from the front and is coextensive with the frame. Each grid has sufficient openings therein so as not to significantly impede the flow of air through the device from the front panel to the back panel. An air filter medium is disposed within the space defined by the inner frame wall. A desiccant is disposed within the channel.

Abstract: Vertically-staggered-level metal fill structures include inner contiguous metal fill structures and outer contiguous metal fill structures. A dielectric material portion is provided between each contiguous metal fill structure. Vertical extent of each contiguous metal fill structure is limited up to three vertically adjoining metal interconnect levels, thereby limiting the capacitance of each contiguous metal fill structure. Capacitive coupling between the contiguous metal fill structures and the metal interconnect structures is minimized due to the fragmented structure of contiguous metal fill structures.

Abstract: Vertically-staggered-level metal fill structures include inner contiguous metal fill structures and outer contiguous metal fill structures. A dielectric material portion is provided between each contiguous metal fill structure. Vertical extent of each contiguous metal fill structure is limited up to three vertically adjoining metal interconnect levels, thereby limiting the capacitance of each contiguous metal fill structure. Capacitive coupling between the contiguous metal fill structures and the metal interconnect structures is minimized due to the fragmented structure of contiguous metal fill structures.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer composition that has enhanced adhesion to metal when cured which comprises:(a) an elastomeric copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and at least one other fluorinated monomer,(b) a vulcanization accelerator that is a quaternary phosphonium compound,(c) a crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of a bisphenol or a polyhydroxy phenol of the formula: ##STR1## where R is H or an alkyl group or an aryl group and R' is an alkyl group or an aryl group, and(d) 0.02-0.8 weight percent based on the weight of the elastomeric copolymer of a metal adhesion promoter that is a tetraalkylammonium halide where each alkyl group contains 1-10 carbon atoms and the halide is a chloride, bromide or iodide. When cured in contact with metal the fluoroelastomer composition forms a strong bond with the metal surface.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer composition that has enhanced adhesion to metal when cured which comprises:(a) an elastomeric copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and at least one other fluorinated monomer,(b) a vulcanization accelerator that is a quaternary phosphonium compound,(c) a crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of a bisphenol or a polyhydroxy phenol of the formula: ##STR1## where R is H or an alkyl group or an aryl group and R' is an alkyl group or an aryl group, and(d) 0.02-0.8 weight percent based on the weight of the elastomeric copolymer of a metal adhesion promoter that is a tetraalkylammonium halide where each alkyl group contains 1-10 carbon atoms and the halide is a chloride, bromide or iodide. When cured in contact with metal the fluoroelastomer composition forms a strong bond with the metal surface.