Abstract: A memory including a memory element having islands is provided. The memory has address decoding circuitry and an array of memory plugs. The memory plugs include memory element that have island structures of a first material within the bulk of a second material. The island structures are typically nanoparticles. The memory plugs can be placed in a first resistive state at a first write voltage, placed in a second resistive state at a second write voltage, and have its resistive state determined at a read voltage.

Abstract: Moisture permeable textile constructions are disclosed. The face side of the construction comprises a low energy surface; the reverse side of the construction may carry an adhesive that allows the construction to be securely attached to a support surface, yet may be readily removable without residue or damage to the support surface. The low energy surface may be printed, patterned, or otherwise treated to provide decorative and/or functional characteristics, as desired, depending on the intended use of the construction. Various chemical additives such as stain release agents, biocides, etc. may be incorporated into the construction.

Abstract: An adhesive-textile composite is disclosed, comprising a textile, having a minimum tear strength, to the back of which is applied either a pressure sensitive adhesive or a thermoplastic hot-melt polymer. The face side of the textile comprises a hydrophobic surface, which is achieved by use of hydrophobic yarns and/or by application of a low surface energy treatment such as fluorocarbons, silicones, or waxes. The hydrophobic nature of the textile surface acts as an adhesive release agent, providing a number of benefits, including the feature that the adhesive-textile composite can be rolled up without the use of release paper. The face of the textile component of the composite may be printed, patterned, or otherwise treated to provide decorative and/or functional characteristics, as desired, depending on the intended use of the composite.

Abstract: A treated conductive element is provided. A conductive element can be treated by depositing either a reactive metal or a very thin layer of material on the conductive element. The reactive metal (or very thin layer of material) would typically be sandwiched between the conductive element and an electrode. The structure additionally exhibits non-linear IV characteristics, which can be favorable in certain arrays.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for installing software in a network data processing system. An event is detected in the network data processing system indicating that a software module is to be installed in a set of data processing systems in the network data processing system. A configuration of each data processing system in the set of data processing systems is discovered, and a set of instructions is created using a knowledge base of prior installations. The set of instructions is tailored for each data processing system in the set of data processing systems based on the configuration for the each data processing system in the set of data processing systems. The set of instructions for the software module to be installed is sent to the set of data processing systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer instructions for testing compatibility of software versions, the method comprising the computer implemented steps of performing an inventory on an existing set of software modules resident in the data processing system responsive to an installation of a new software module in a data processing system; referring to a knowledge base of versions of respective software modules to determine whether the new software module is compatible with the existing set of software modules; and testing the new software module in a test data processing system in combination with the existing set of software modules in response to a negative determination.

Abstract: An interconnect test structure for characterizing electromigration includes a test line and a feeder coupled to the test line by a via structure. A width of the feeder line is greater than a width of the test line. Slots are formed in the feeder line for preventing formation of a stress-induced void at an interface between the feeder line and the via structure. Thus, an increase in resistance of the test structure is attributable to electromigration failure of the test line.

Abstract: A multi-resistive state element that uses a treated interface is provided. A memory plug includes at least two electrodes that sandwich a multi-resistive state element. Using different treatments on both electrode/multi-resistive state element interfaces improves the memory properties of the entire memory device.

Abstract: A method of providing a script for a computer application, by creating an object-oriented scripting environment which allows a user to enter separate code as a script, registering one or more objects with the scripting environment using a script macro, and instantiating the objects at runtime using a script code. The script macro may be re-used to instantiate multiple sets of objects named in the script code. Objects are registered with only names and classes, and then instantiated by determining one or more classes of the objects, and rebuilding class information. The application may be a Java applet which includes the script macro, and the instantiation includes instantiating a Java bean named in the script code. The Java bean may be instantiated by first determining its attributes, and then invoking the bean using a customizer. Since the objects are not stored at design time, objects can be scripted even if they cannot be saved (e.g., nonserializable Java beans).

Abstract: Method for laser machining explosives and related articles. A laser beam is directed at a surface portion of a mass of high explosive to melt and/or vaporize the surface portion while directing a flow of gas at the melted and/or vaporized surface portion. The gas flow sends the melted and/or vaporized explosive away from the charge of explosive that remains. The method also involves splitting the casing of a munition having an encased explosive. The method includes rotating a munition while directing a laser beam to a surface portion of the casing of an article of ordnance. While the beam melts and/or vaporizes the surface portion, a flow of gas directed at the melted and/or vaporized surface portion sends it away from the remaining portion of ordnance. After cutting through the casing, the beam then melts and/or vaporizes portions of the encased explosive and the gas stream sends the melted/vaporized explosive away from the ordnance.

Abstract: A process of preparing spherical high bulk density nitroguanidine by dissing low bulk density nitroguanidine in N-methyl pyrrolidone at elevated temperatures and then cooling the solution to lower temperatures as a liquid characterized as a nonsolvent for the nitroguanidine is provided. The process is enhanced by inclusion in the solution of from about 1 ppm up to about 250 ppm of a metal salt such as nickel nitrate, zinc nitrate or chromium nitrate, preferably from about 20 to about 50 ppm.