Abstract: A system and method for determining a future price of a selected meat cut type (MCT) of an animal for a selected future time period (FTP) including: receiving the selected MCT; storing said selected MCT in a memory; using a price model configured for determining said future price of said selected MCT for the selected FTP, said future price based on one or more defined risk levels, historical market price of said selected MCT for one or more time periods prior to said selected FTP, and live animal futures defining a price of the live animal traded as a commodity; determining via the model the future price of the selected MCT for the selected FTP, a price premium for the selected MCT for the selected FTP, and a hedge relationship defining the relative price of the live animal futures with said future price for the selected FTP; and sending the future price and the price premium for the selected MCT for the selected FTP for presentation on a user interface.

Abstract: A system and method for modifying a portfolio having respective quantities of a plurality of different meat cut types (MCT) of an animal comprising: accessing portfolio information of the portfolio stored in a memory, the portfolio information including a first quantity of a first MCT and a second quantity of a second MCT, the first MCT having a first predicted future price for a first future time period (FTP) and the second MCT having a second predicted future price for a second FTP, the first and second MCTs being part of the plurality of different MCTs; determining first comparison data based on historical first market prices of the first MCT and historical second market prices of the second MCT for a selected historical time period; determining a correlation value between the first MCT and the second MCT based on the first comparison data and the second first comparison data and the first quantity and the second quantity; analyzing the correlation value and adjusting a parameter of a price model used in d

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments reduce across-chip performance variation through non-contact electrical metrology. According to a feature is a process control system that includes a component that measures transistor electrical performance in a product wafer. Also included in the system is a mapping component that converts the transistor performance into exposure dose values and a process tool that communicates the exposure dose value to a scanner. The exposure dose value is fed back for optimization of future chip exposures. The disclosed embodiments directly optimize transistor performance, thus controlling an important parameter in many integrated circuits.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter can provide a mechanism for ascertaining a variety of metrological data relating to one or more features (e.g., a transistor gate) of a chip/wafer. In addition, results of electrical testing on the chip/wafer can also be gathered and, together with the metrological data, input to a data store. From the information in the data store, a three-dimensional model for the feature(s) of the chip/wafer can be constructed and subjected to analysis, testing, and/or simulation. As well, the three-dimensional model can be optimized and an optimized three-dimensional model can be employed to affect process control in a feedback/forward manner, e.g., to apply optimizations to the next or the current wafer, respectively. Accordingly, the disclosed mechanisms may be used to optimize semiconductor performance, yield, or for research and development. In addition the three-dimensional model may be used in analysis, simulation, or debugging software.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter can provide a mechanism for ascertaining a variety of metrological data relating to one or more features (e.g., a transistor gate) of a chip/wafer. In addition, results of electrical testing on the chip/wafer can also be gathered and, together with the metrological data, input to a data store. From the information in the data store, a three-dimensional model for the feature(s) of the chip/wafer can be constructed and subjected to analysis, testing, and/or simulation. As well, the three-dimensional model can be optimized and an optimized three-dimensional model can be employed to affect process control in a feedback/forward manner, e.g., to apply optimizations to the next or the current wafer, respectively. Accordingly, the disclosed mechanisms may be used to optimize semiconductor performance, yield, or for research and development. In addition the three-dimensional model may be used in analysis, simulation, or debugging software.

Abstract: A dental prostheses modeling system includes a molding tray for molding the base of a quadrant or full-arch dental model cast which has a longitudinally disposed partition panel disposed generally between upper and lower surfaces of the tray that forms therewithin an upper well for receiving liquid die stone to mold the base of a dental impression model, and a lower well shaped symmetrically to the upper well for providing clearance for optional manipulating pins installable in the bases of selected die segments modeling individual dental prostheses severed from the hardened die stone base of the model. The partition panel includes peripheral flanges for supporting the base of the dental model, and an openable central portion for enabling a hardened dental model to be ejected from the tray, and for providing access for manipulating pins depending downwardly from die segments.

Abstract: The container covers stack together in two different ways. First, the covers can be stacked into an “aligned” stack. The aligned stack provides structural rigidity for bulk handling during manufacturing. Second, the covers can be stacked into a “locked” stack. The locked stack provides even more structural rigidity than does the aligned stack and is useful when storing unused covers. The container cover includes a first closure portion, an engagement portion, and an alignment portion. The base includes a second closure portion. The first closure portion of the cover is sealingly engageable with the second closure portion of the base to define a sealed storage area. The alignment portion of the cover is engageable with the alignment portion of a second cover to form an aligned cover stack. The engagement portion of the cover is engageable with the engagement portion of a second cover to form a locked cover stack.

Abstract: A balloon catheter including an elongated shaft having an inflation lumen, a guidewire lumen, a proximal shaft section, and a distal shaft section with a balloon on the distal shaft section, the distal shaft section formed by an outer tubular member having an opening in a sidewall, and an inner tubular member having a distal portion in the outer tubular member and a proximal portion extending through the sidewall opening and along an outer surface of a portion of the outer tubular member located proximal to the sidewall opening, with polymeric filler material around the outer surface of at least the proximal portion of the inner tubular member. The inner tubular member preferably comprises a polymeric tube having a reinforcing coiled member embedded therein. Preferably, a crescent shaped portion of the inflation lumen extends along side the proximal portion of the inner tubular member.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for preparing at least one metal chloride from metal oxide containing material comprising calcining the metal oxide containing material under temperature conditions sufficient to obtain a calcined product comprising at least one metal oxide; and selectively chlorinating the calcined product to form at least one metal chloride.

Abstract: A balloon catheter including an elongated shaft having an inflation lumen, a guidewire lumen, a proximal shaft section, and a distal shaft section with a balloon on the distal shaft section, the distal shaft section formed by an outer tubular member having an opening in a sidewall, and an inner tubular member having a distal portion in the outer tubular member and a proximal portion extending through the sidewall opening and along an outer surface of a portion of the outer tubular member located proximal to the sidewall opening, with polymeric filler material around the outer surface of at least the proximal portion of the inner tubular member. The inner tubular member preferably comprises a polymeric tube having a reinforcing coiled member embedded therein. Preferably, a crescent shaped portion of the inflation lumen extends along side the proximal portion of the inner tubular member.

Abstract: A balloon catheter including an elongated shaft having an inflation lumen, a guidewire lumen, a proximal shaft section, and a distal shaft section with a balloon on the distal shaft section, the distal shaft section formed by an outer tubular member having an opening in a sidewall, and an inner tubular member having a distal portion in the outer tubular member and a proximal portion extending through the sidewall opening and along an outer surface of a portion of the outer tubular member located proximal to the sidewall opening, with polymeric filler material around the outer surface of at least the proximal portion of the inner tubular member. The inner tubular member preferably comprises a polymeric tube having a reinforcing coiled member embedded therein. Preferably, a crescent shaped portion of the inflation lumen extends along side the proximal portion of the inner tubular member.

Abstract: The container includes a base and a detachable cover. To releasably attach the base and cover, the base includes a first closure portion and the cover includes an engagable second closure portion. In one aspect, the first and second closure portions are configured for engagement in both a fully engaged position and an intermediately engaged position. In the intermediately engaged position, the container can be further configured to vent steam during, for example, microwaving. In another aspect, the container including the first and second closure portions can be configured for simplified engagement of the base and cover, preferably by enabling engagement via a downward push applied to the center of the cover. In yet another aspect, the first and second closure portions can be configured with diverging flanges that simplify detachment of the base and cover.

Abstract: A hydrophilic polymer blend where at least one of the polymer materials is a water insoluble polymer and one of the materials is a hydrophilic water-soluble polymer. The invention includes a method of forming the hydrophilic polymer blend by melt mixing the hydrophilic polymer and the insoluble polymer into a finely dispersed polymer blend, forming strands of the hydrophilic polymer blend, and then pelletizing the strands.