Abstract: A composition which is adapted for oral consumption and which is in the form of a substantially homogeneous aqueous emulsion, suspension or dispersion comprising salicylic acid, or a C1 to C6 alkyl ester thereof, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can exhibit an anti-inflammatory effect in skin.

Abstract: A stable consumable emulsion, comprising at least 50% water, 0.2 to 3 wt % of an oil comprising at least 12 wt % of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, an antioxidant, a flavouring and at least 0.01 wt % food-grade phospholipid emulsifier is provided which provides noticeable improvements in skin when consumed regularly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward methods and devices for analyzing populations of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) on the basis of their fluorescence properties and the comparison of said properties to fluorescence profiles of pre-determined SWNT compositions. Generally, such analyzing yields information about the composition of the SWNTs within said population. Such information includes, for example, the relative abundances of semiconducting SWNTs, the diameter distribution of such SWNTs, and the relative abundances of one or more particular SWNT species—as identified by one or more specific nanotube indices (n,m). The methods and devices of the present invention provide for the analysis of SWNT compositions in a rapid and efficient manner.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for encrypting data, generating encryption keys, and generating encryption indicators. The encryption indicators may be stored on a storage medium in a location separate from the location of stored encrypted data. The encryption indicator includes information indicative of the encryption key used for encrypting and decrypting the data. In one example, the storage medium is a tape, and the encryption indicator is stored in the user header label of the tape.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for encrypting data without regard to applications writing the data to, or reading the data from, encrypted data storage devices. An operating system intercept detects information indicating that a file will be encrypted and, in respond, sets device-level flags indicating encryption and also establishes one or more encryption keys to be used in the encryption process. A second intercept detects an input/output event and, in response, calls an encryption application to encrypt (or decrypt) the data before it is written to (or read from) the data storage device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for intercepting transactions for encryption. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, an application for a storage device is monitored. A transaction for the storage device is intercepted. An encryption request within the transaction is identified. Performance of the transaction is emulated by performing the encryption request in a predetermined exit point of the application.

Abstract: According to a particular embodiment of the present invention, a method for managing backup information is provided. The method includes collecting backup information from a plurality of backup products. The backup information collected from the plurality of backup products is converted into a common format. The collected backup information is stored in a centralized catalog, and access to the backup information stored in the centralized catalog is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making microwave circuits using thickfilm components. In an embodiment, the method includes depositing a dielectric over a ground plane, and then forming a conductor on the dielectric. The conductor is formed by depositing a conductive thickfilm on the dielectric and then “subsintering” the conductive thickfilm. In one embodiment, before the subsintering, the conductive thickfilm is patterned to define at least one conductor. In another embodiment, after the subsintering, the conductive thickfilm is patterned to define at least one conductor. After subsintering, the conductive thickfilm is etched to expose the conductor(s), and the conductor(s) are then fired at a full sintering temperature.

Abstract: A laser cutting system includes a laser generating a laser cutting beam for singulating an electronic device from a substrate. A support block is laser machined to include a channel corresponding to an outline of the electronic device to be singulated. Also laser machined within the channel are slag removal vacuum ports. The slag removal vacuum ports are used to remove slag and hold small cutout during singulation. The support block also includes device vacuum ports for holding the electronic device in position after being singulated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating discolored natural diamond, especially Type IIa diamond and Type IaA/B diamond with nitrogen as predominantly B centers, for improving its color. The method includes preblocking and preshaping a discolored natural diamond to prevent its breakage in a high pressure/high temperature (HP/HT) press, placing said discolored natural diamond in a pressure transmitting medium which is consolidated into a pill. Next, the pill is placed into a HP/HT press at elevated pressure and elevated temperature within the graphite-stable or diamond-stable range of the carbon phase diagram for a time sufficient to improve the color of said diamond. Finally, the diamond is recovered from said press. Colorless and fancy colored diamonds can be made by this method.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a plurality of thickfilm dielectric layers are printed on a substrate, with each successive layer being printed over a previous layer, and with each layer having sloped walls. After printing a first subset of the plurality of thickfilm dielectric layers, a first conductive thickfilm is printed over at least the walls of the first subset of dielectric layers. Then, after printing a second subset of the plurality of thickfilm dielectric layers, a second conductive thickfilm is printed over the second subset of dielectric layers (with the first and second conductive thickfilms being electrically coupled).

Abstract: In a method for making a microwave circuit, a first dielectric is deposited over a ground plane, and then a conductor is formed on the first dielectric. A second dielectric is then deposited over the conductor and first dielectric, thereby encapsulating the conductor between the first and second dielectrics. In one embodiment, a ground shield layer is formed over the first and second dielectrics by 1) precoating the first and second dielectrics with a metallo-organic layer, and then 2) depositing a thickfilm ground shield layer over the precoat layer. Alternately, a ground shield layer is formed over the first and second dielectrics by 1) placing a polymer screen over the first and second dielectrics, and applying pressure to the polymer screen until it at least partially conforms to a contour of the dielectrics, and then 2) printing a thickfilm ground shield layer through the polymer screen.

Abstract: A plurality of conductors are deposited on a layer of dielectric that is positioned above a first ground shield. A mound of dielectric is then deposited over each conductor. Thereafter, a second ground shield is deposited over the mounds of dielectric. Quasi-coax transmission lines are thereby formed. The conductors deposited “under” the mounds of dielectric may be deposited at a greater density than conductors encapsulated “within” mounds of dielectric. Additional shielding of the conductors may be provided, for example, by coupling the first and second ground shields by means of conductive vias in the layer of dielectric.

Abstract: First and second mounds of dielectric respectively encapsulate first and second conductors. A third dielectric fills a valley between the first and second mounds of dielectric, and encapsulates a third conductor. A first ground shield is deposited on at least sides of the first and second mounds of dielectric, abutting the third dielectric. Second and third ground shields may run above and below the conductors. In this manner, first, second and third transmission lines are formed.

Abstract: A jadeite material has a thickness in excess of about 1.0 mm and CIELAB indices of L*>42, a*<?6, and b*>+6. The grain size of the jadeite material is less than about 30 microns and is an equiaxed grain structure. The jadeite material has an optical transmission peak between 500 and 565 nm with an I/IO optical transmission ratio of over 40%. The first step in making the jadeite material is to wrap a glass block, convertible by HP/HT into jadeite and having a nominal composition of NaAlSi2O6, with a graphite or refractive metal sheet. The wrapped glass block is placed in an HP/HT apparatus, rapidly heated, and subjected therein to a pressure in excess of about 3 GPa and a temperature in excess of about 1000° C. for a time adequate to convert the glass block into jadeite. The jadeite material then is cooled and the pressure subsequently released.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a channel plate for a fluid-based switch. The channel plate is produced by 1) depositing a photoimagable dielectric layer onto a substrate, 2) photoimaging at least one channel plate feature on the dielectric layer, and 3) developing the dielectric layer to form the at least one channel plate feature in the dielectric layer, thereby forming the channel plate. A method for making a switch with a photoimaged channel plate is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for producing air bridges are disclosed. In one embodiment, an air bridge is produced by depositing one or more circuit components on a substrate, depositing a sacrificial material over at least a portion of the circuit components, depositing a first circuit trace over the sacrificial material, the first circuit trace crossing over the circuit components, and thermally decomposing the sacrificial material.

Abstract: A jadeite material has a thickness in excess of about 1.0 mm and CIELAB indices of L*>42, a*<−6, and b*>+6. The grain size of the jadeite material is less than about 30 microns and is an equiaxed grain structure. The jadeite material has an optical transmission peak between 500 and 565 nm with an I/IO optical transmission ratio of over 40%. The first step in making the jadeite material is to wrap a glass block, convertible by HP/HT into jadeite and having a nominal composition of NaAlSi2O6, with a graphite or refractive metal sheet. The wrapped glass block is placed in an HP/HT apparatus, rapidly heated, and subjected therein to a pressure in excess of about 3 GPa and a temperature in excess of about 1000° C. for a time adequate to convert the glass block into jadeite. The jadeite material then is cooled and the pressure subsequently released.

Abstract: The present invention significantly enhances the value that can be provided to a sponsor of a website, thus generating increased revenue for the website host or owner. In accordance with the present invention, when an Internet user attempts to access a website or a page of a website from a computer terminal, the user is presented with a text and/or audio message appearing on his computer screen informing the user that the site is sponsored and that, to gain access to the website or web page, the user must either type or speak a sponsor access word. The user is then provided the desired access word via the same text or audio message or by a subsequently appearing text and/or audio message. Upon providing the access word, the user is granted access to the website or specific web page.

Abstract: Cosmetic method for reducing or preventing body malodor by topically applying to human skin an active agent capable of inactivating body malodor-causing microorganisms comprising corynebacteria, characterised in that the agent is capable of inactivating, of the corynebacteria, only those corynebacteria capable of catabolising fatty acids.