Abstract: A method and apparatus for dicing optical devices from a substrate are described herein. The method includes the formation of a plurality of trenches using radiation pulses delivered to the substrate. The radiation pulses are delivered in a pattern to form trenches with varying depth as the trenches extend outward from a top surface of the optical device. The varying depth of the trenches provides edges of each of the optical devices which are slanted. The radiation pulses are UV radiation pulses and are delivered in bursts around the silhouette of the optical devices.

Abstract: An accessory for an oven includes a support base and a heating element hingedly coupled to the support base. The heating element is movable between a generally horizontal position and a generally vertical position. A motor is positioned in the support base. A drive assembly is positioned in the support base and operably coupled to the motor. A rotary pan is operably coupled to the drive assembly and positioned on a top side of the support base. A food holder assembly can be operably coupled to the rotary pan.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a drift region formed over the substrate, a body region over the substrate, a first well region formed over the drift region, a collector region formed in the first well region, an emitter region formed in the body region, a first body contact formed in the body region, a first gate situated between the collector region and the emitter region, a second well region formed over the substrate, a drain region formed in the second well region, wherein the drain region and the emitter region are electrically connected to each other, a source region formed in the second well region, wherein the source region and the first body contact are electrically connected to each other, and a second gate situated between the drain region and the source region, wherein the second gate and the first gate are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes an extended drain MOS transistor with parallel alternating active gap drift regions and field gap drift regions. The extended drain MOS transistor includes a gate having field plates over the field gap drift regions. The extended drain MOS transistor may be formed in a symmetric nested configuration. A process for forming an integrated circuit containing an extended drain MOS transistor provides parallel alternating active gap drift regions and field gap drift regions with a gate having field plates over the field gap drift regions.

Abstract: Method and devices are provided for assessing tissue samples from a plurality of tissue sites in a subject using molecular analysis. In certain aspects, devices of the embodiments allow for the collection of liquid tissue samples and delivery of the samples for mass spectrometry analysis.

Abstract: In a general aspect, methods and devices are provided for using mass spectrometry to identify endometriosis. In some aspects, a fixed or discrete volume of a solvent is applied to a tissue site including possible endometriosis tissue. The applied solvent is collected to obtain a liquid sample. The liquid sample is subjected to mass spectrometry analysis. The liquid sample is collected from a tissue site in vivo during a medical procedure. The mass spectrometry data are analyzed to identify whether the tissue site comprises endometriosis.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a substrate of a first conductivity, an extended drain region of a second conductivity formed over the substrate, a body region of the first conductivity formed in the extended drain region, a source region of the second conductivity formed in the body region, a drain region of the second conductivity formed in the extended drain region, a first dielectric layer formed over the body region and the extended drain region, a second dielectric layer formed over the extended drain region, and between the first dielectric layer and the drain region, a first gate formed over the first dielectric layer, and a second gate formed over the second dielectric layer, wherein the second gate is electrically connected to the source region.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for cleaning or exchanging medical devices. Certain embodiments may include a cassette comprising a plurality of medical devices, where the orientation of the cassette can be changed while the cassette is coupled to a processing instrument.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first drain/source region and a second drain/source region over a substrate, and a first gate adjacent to the first drain/source region, a second gate adjacent to the second drain/source region and a third gate between the first gate and the second gate, wherein the first drain/source region, the second drain/source region, the first gate, the second gate and the third gate form two back-to-back connected transistors.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first drain/source region and a second drain/source region over a substrate, and a first gate adjacent to the first drain/source region and a second gate adjacent to the second drain/source region, wherein the first gate and the second gate are separated from each other, wherein the first drain/source region, the second drain/source region, the first gate and the second gate form two back-to-back connected transistors.

Abstract: Method and devices are provided for assessing tissue samples from a plurality of tissue sites in a subject using molecular analysis. In certain aspects, devices of the embodiments allow for the collection of liquid tissue samples and delivery of the samples for mass spectrometry analysis.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first set of devices, a set of metal layers and a header circuit. The first set of devices are configured to operate on a first supply voltage, and are located on a first layer of the integrated circuit. The set of metal layers are above the first layer, and includes a first metal layer and a second metal layer. The first metal layer extends in at least a first direction and a second direction. The header circuit is above the first set of devices. At least a portion of the header circuit is positioned between the first metal layer and the second metal layer. The header circuit is configured to provide the first supply voltage to the first set of devices, and is configured to be coupled to a first voltage supply having the first supply voltage.

Abstract: Method and devices are provided for assessing tissue samples from a plurality of tissue sites in a subject using molecular analysis. In certain aspects, devices of the embodiments allow for the collection of liquid tissue samples and delivery of the samples for mass spectrometry analysis.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first set of devices, a set of metal layers and a header circuit. The first set of devices are configured to operate on a first supply voltage, and are located on a first layer of the integrated circuit. The set of metal layers are above the first layer, and includes a first metal layer and a second metal layer. The first metal layer extends in at least a first direction and a second direction. The header circuit is above the first set of devices. At least a portion of the header circuit is positioned between the first metal layer and the second metal layer. The header circuit is configured to provide the first supply voltage to the first set of devices, and is configured to be coupled to a second voltage supply having a second supply voltage different from the first supply voltage.

Abstract: A system and methods are provided for removal of undesired portions of a fruit or vegetable, such as removal of calyxes from strawberries before they are flash frozen. An automated process for high-throughput fruit or vegetable calyx removal includes a loading system, an identification system, and a removal system. The loading system is configured to transport the fruit or vegetable through the automated process. The loading system may also orient the fruits or vegetables along an axis of the fruit and or align the fruit or vegetables in a desired pattern, orientation, and/or arrangement. The identification system is configured to locate the calyx and determines calyx position data and an optimal cutting path for individual fruit. The removal system uses data received from the identification system to separate the calyx from the fruit or vegetable.

Abstract: Method and devices are provided for assessing tissue samples from a plurality of tissue sites in a subject using molecular analysis. In certain aspects, devices of the embodiments allow for the collection of liquid tissue samples and delivery of the samples for mass spectrometry analysis.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes at least a first transistor including at least a second level metal layer (second metal layer) above a first level metal layer coupled by a source contact to a source region doped with a first dopant type. The second level metal layer is coupled by a drain contact to a drain region doped with the first dopant type. A gate stack is between the source region and drain region having the second level metal layer coupled by a contact thereto. The second level metal layer is coupled by a contact to a first isolation region doped with the second dopant type. The source region and drain region are within the first isolation region. A second isolation region doped with the first dopant type encloses the first isolation region, and is not coupled to the second level metal layer so that it electrically floats.

Abstract: A system and methods are provided for removal of undesired portions of a fruit or vegetable, such as removal of calyxes from strawberries before they are flash frozen. An automated process for high-throughput fruit or vegetable calyx removal includes a loading system, an identification system, and a removal system. The loading system is configured to transport the fruit or vegetable through the automated process. The loading system may also orient the fruits or vegetables along an axis of the fruit and or align the fruit or vegetables in a desired pattern, orientation, and/or arrangement. The identification system is configured to locate the calyx and determines calyx position data and an optimal cutting path for individual fruit. The removal system uses data received from the identification system to separate the calyx from the fruit or vegetable.

Abstract: An accessory for an oven includes a support base and a heating element hingedly coupled to the support base. The heating element is movable between a generally horizontal position and a generally vertical position. A motor is positioned in the support base. A drive assembly is positioned in the support base and operably coupled to the motor. A rotary pan is operably coupled to the drive assembly and positioned on a top side of the support base. A food holder assembly can be operably coupled to the rotary pan.

Abstract: Method and devices are provided for assessing tissue samples from a plurality of tissue sites in a subject using molecular analysis. In certain aspects, devices of the embodiments allow for the collection of liquid tissue samples and delivery of the samples for mass spectrometry analysis.