Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for performing an ion exchange process by immersing a glass sheet into a molten salt bath at one or more first temperatures for a first period of time such that ions within the glass sheet proximate to a surface thereof are exchanged for larger ions from the molten salt bath, thereby producing: (i) an initial compressive stress (iCS) at the surface of the glass sheet, (ii) an initial depth of compressive layer (iDOL) into the glass sheet, and (iii) an initial central tension (iCT) within the glass sheet; and annealing the glass sheet, after the ion exchange process has been completed, by elevating the glass sheet to one or more second temperatures for a second period of time such that at least one of the initial compressive stress (iCS), the initial depth of compressive layer (iDOL), and the initial central tension (iCT) are modified.

Abstract: A laminate structure having a first glass layer, a second glass layer, and at least one polymer interlayer intermediate the first and second glass layers. The first glass layer is comprised of a thin, chemically strengthened glass having a surface compressive stress of between about 250 MPa and about 350 MPa and a depth of layer (DOL) of compressive stress greater than about 60 ?m. The second glass layer can also be comprised of a thin, chemically strengthened glass having a surface compressive stress of between about 250 MPa and about 350 MPa and a depth of layer (DOL) of compressive stress greater than about 60 ?m.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of inhibiting degradation of nucleic acids during a nucleic acid processing step selected from fragmentation and detection comprising contacting the nucleic acids with a solution comprising gallic acid, analogues, derivatives thereof or mixtures thereof, during the processing step, wherein the contacting inhibits degradation of the nucleic acids. Also provided herein is a method of inhibiting light-induced degradation of nucleic acids. Additionally, provided herein is a method of reducing or inhibiting nucleic acid damage during preparation of a nucleic acid sample comprising fragmenting the nucleic acid sequences in the sample in a solution comprising one of more compounds, the compounds inhibiting degradation of the nucleic acid sequences in the sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts, wherein A, R1, R2, R3 and m, are defined in the description. The present invention relates also to methods of making said compounds, and compositions containing said compounds which are useful for inhibiting kinases such as Glycogen Synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3), Rho kinase (ROCK), Janus Kinases (JAK), Cdc7, AKT, PAK4, PLK, CK2, KDR, MK2, JNK1, aurora, pim 1 and nek 2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of rendering a radial gradient blend defined by a gradient function. The method identifies respective first and second radial limits for a point of the radial gradient blend, the respective first and second radial limits having known blend values and receives an estimated value of the gradient function for the point. The method determines a direction from the estimated value to an ideal value, wherein the ideal value is a value of the gradient function for the point and modifies the estimated value, based on the direction of the ideal value. The method checks the ideal value is within a predetermined threshold of the estimated value and stores a determined blend value for the point by interpolating between the known blend values of the respective first and second radial limits on the basis of the modified estimated value of the gradient function, to render the radial gradient blend.

Abstract: A tie strip (1) comprising a strip of material having teeth (2) on at least one face thereof wherein along the length of the strip there is provided a plurality of apertures each covered by a flap, (3) wherein the tie strip is such that when an end thereof is passed through an aperture the flap engages with the teeth to inhibit withdrawal of the strip in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A media player for creating a media archive may include a media reader to read media content from a recording medium inserted into the media reader. The media player may also include an archival component to store the media content in a storage medium. In one embodiment, the media player includes a playback component to play back the media content from the storage medium concurrently with the storage of the media content by the archival component.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for mark recognition in an image of an original document are provided. The method/system takes as input an image of an original document in which at least one designated field is provided for accepting a mark applied by a user (which may or may not have been marked). A region of interest (RoI) is extracted from the image, roughly corresponding to the designated field. A center of gravity (CoG) of the RoI is determined, based on a distribution of black pixels in the RoI. Thereafter, for one or more iterations, the RoI is partitioned into sub-RoIs, based on the determined CoG, where at a subsequent iteration, sub-RoIs generated at the prior iteration serve as the RoI partitioned. Data is extracted from the RoI and sub-RoIs at one or more of the iterations, which allows a representation of the entire RoI to be generated which is useful in classifying the designated field, e.g., as positive (marked) or negative (not marked).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a semi-spherical polishing pad for polishing semiconductor surfaces, provide for: placing a polishing pad pre-form on a dome-shaped forming surface, the polishing pad pre-form including a circular body having a center and an outer peripheral edge, and a plurality of slots extending from the outer peripheral edge towards the center; disposing a bladder opposite to the dome-shaped forming surface and the polishing pad pre-form; inflating the bladder with a fluid such that the dome-shaped forming surface of the bonnet form presses against the polishing pad pre-form from one side and the bladder presses against the polishing pad pre-form from an opposite side; and maintaining the pressing step for a predetermined period of time to achieve the semi-spherical polishing pad.

Abstract: In an embodiment, one or more computer-readable media holding executable instructions is provided. The instructions may be executed on a processing device to project a specification to a platform environment that includes a system model. The media may hold one or more instructions for accessing an algorithm model, the algorithm model being associated with the specification. The media may further hold one or more instructions for projecting the specification to the system model via a forward projection. The media may hold one or more instructions for receiving a reverse projection that includes specification changes, the specification changes identifying suggested changes to the specification. The media may further hold one or more instructions for modifying the algorithm model based on the specification changes, and the media may hold one or more instructions for storing the modified algorithm model.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for delivering a controlled supply of gas to at least one aero-mechanical device to impart a gas flow to suspend a material sheet; preventing lateral movement of the material sheet in at least one direction when suspended; and imparting a stream of water, from a side of the material sheet opposite the at least one aero-mechanical device, to dice the material sheet when suspended.

Abstract: A method for archiving is disclosed. The method comprises generating a first image file corresponding to an original print using a first printer placed at a first location. Further, the first image file is transmitted from the first location to a second printer placed at a second location. The method further includes generating a duplicate print corresponding to the first image file at the second location. Further, a quality of the first image file is compared with a quality of the duplicate print, and the duplicate print is archived based on the comparison.

Abstract: A glass laminate comprises an external glass sheet, an internal glass sheet, and a polymer interlayer formed between the external glass sheet and the internal glass sheet. The external glass sheet can be a thin chemically-strengthened glass sheet or can be a non-chemically strengthened glass sheet, the polymer interlayer can have a thickness of less than 1.6 mm, and the internal glass sheet can be a non-chemically-strengthened glass sheet or a thin chemically strengthened glass sheet.

Abstract: In an embodiment, one or more computer-readable media holding executable instructions is provided. The instructions may be executed on a processing device to project a specification to a platform environment that includes a system model. The media may hold one or more instructions for accessing an algorithm model, the algorithm model being associated with the specification. The media may further hold one or more instructions for projecting the specification to the system model via a forward projection. The media may hold one or more instructions for receiving a reverse projection that includes specification changes, the specification changes identifying suggested changes to the specification. The media may further hold one or more instructions for modifying the algorithm model based on the specification changes, and the media may hold one or more instructions for storing the modified algorithm model.

Abstract: In an embodiment, one or more computer-readable media holding executable instructions is provided. The instructions may be executed on a processing device to project a specification to a platform environment that includes a system model. The media may hold one or more instructions for accessing an algorithm model, the algorithm model being associated with the specification. The media may further hold one or more instructions for projecting the specification to the system model via a forward projection. The media may hold one or more instructions for receiving a reverse projection that includes specification changes, the specification changes identifying suggested changes to the specification. The media may further hold one or more instructions for modifying the algorithm model based on the specification changes, and the media may hold one or more instructions for storing the modified algorithm model.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing edge portions of a donor semiconductor wafer include controlling chemical mechanical polishing parameters to achieve chamfering of the edges of the donor semiconductor wafer; and alternatively or additionally flexing the donor semiconductor wafer to present a concave configuration, where edge portions thereof are pronounced as compared to a central surface area thereof, such that the pronounced edge portions of the donor semiconductor wafer are preferentially polished against a polishing surface in order to achieve the chamfering.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for delivering a controlled supply of gas to at least one aero-mechanical device to impart a gas flow to suspend a material sheet; preventing lateral movement of the material sheet in at least one direction when suspended; and imparting a stream of water, from a side of the material sheet opposite the at least one aero-mechanical device, to cut the material sheet when suspended.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a semi-spherical polishing pad for polishing semiconductor surfaces, provide for: placing a polishing pad pre-form on a dome-shaped forming surface, the polishing pad pre-form including a circular body having a center and an outer peripheral edge, and a plurality of slots extending from the outer peripheral edge towards the center; disposing a bladder opposite to the dome-shaped forming surface and the polishing pad pre-form; inflating the bladder with a fluid such that the dome-shaped forming surface of the bonnet form presses against the polishing pad pre-form from one side and the bladder presses against the polishing pad pre-form from an opposite side; and maintaining the pressing step for a predetermined period of time to achieve the semi-spherical polishing pad.

Abstract: A head wrap is provided comprising of a main body shell configured to fit on the head of a wearer including a tail; at least one liner insert is sewn to the inside of the main body shell. A headband configured to fit around the head of the wearer and sewn to the outside of the main body shell. A nylon zippered compartment incorporated on either side of headband. A fabric cased elastic band; and left and right stylish ties to be sewn to the bottom end of the headband; comprising of left and right eyewear holders.

Abstract: A material removal system for removing oversized materials from a material stream. This material removal system comprises a first transfer system that is used to transport a material stream, a pulley separator, and a gap that is at least as small as the length of the oversized materials that are to be removed from the material stream. Moreover, the pulley separator comprises a rotatable outer shell that has a tubular width and circular cross-section. The pulley separator is located at a discharge end of the first transfer system to create a gap that is at least as small as the length of the oversized materials to be removed.