Abstract: A conductive composition includes a mono-acid hybrid that includes an unprotected, single reactive group. The mono-acid hybrid may include substantially non-reactive groups elsewhere such that the mono-acid hybrid is functional as a chain terminator. Methods and devices using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A conductive composition includes a mono-acid hybrid that includes an unprotected, single reactive group. The mono-acid hybrid may include substantially non-reactive groups elsewhere such that the mono-acid hybrid is functional as a chain terminator. Methods and devices using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A conductive composition includes a mono-acid hybrid that includes an unprotected, single reactive group. The mono-acid hybrid may include substantially non-reactive groups elsewhere such that the mono-acid hybrid is functional as a chain terminator. Methods and devices using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A conductive composition includes a mono-acid hybrid that includes an unprotected, single reactive group. The mono-acid hybrid may include substantially non-reactive groups elsewhere such that the mono-acid hybrid is functional as a chain terminator. Methods and devices using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A conductive composition includes a mono-acid hybrid that includes an unprotected, single reactive group. The mono-acid hybrid may include substantially non-reactive groups elsewhere such that the mono-acid hybrid is functional as a chain terminator. Methods and devices using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A conductive composition includes a mono-acid hybrid that includes an unprotected, single reactive group. The mono-acid hybrid may include substantially non-reactive groups elsewhere such that the mono-acid hybrid is functional as a chain terminator. Methods and devices using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protruding spacer that protrudes above the top surface of a gate electrode structure provides enhanced resistance to exposure of the gate electrode during the etch process used to form self-aligned contacts. The protruding spacer may be formed using an amorphous carbon sacrificial layer as the top layer of the patterned gate electrode structure. Dielectric spacers are formed alongside the gate electrode structure, including alongside the sacrificial amorphous carbon layer. The dielectric spacers extend substantially to the top of the amorphous carbon layer. The amorphous carbon layer is then removed such that the remaining gate structure includes dielectric spacers that have a protruding section that protrudes above the top surface of the remaining gate structure. A nitride layer may be formed over the gate structure. Such a structure prevents exposure of the gate electrode during the formation of self-aligned contacts, and shorting, once the contact openings are filled.

Abstract: A process for coating an article includes the steps of applying a bond coat layer onto at least one surface of an article; applying upon said bond coat layer a thermal barrier coating composition comprising a particle size distribution of no less than about 8 microns and no more than about 88 microns; heat treating said thermal barrier coating composition at a temperature of between about 1,800° F. to 2,200° F. for about 2 hours to 4 hours at a pressure of about 1×10?3 torr to 1×10?6 torr; and forming a thermal barrier coating layer comprising a cracking density of no more than about twenty cracks per linear inch of said thermal barrier coating.

Abstract: A protruding spacer that protrudes above the top surface of a gate electrode structure provides enhanced resistance to exposure of the gate electrode during the etch process used to form self-aligned contacts. The protruding spacer may be formed using an amorphous carbon sacrificial layer as the top layer of the patterned gate electrode structure. Dielectric spacers are formed alongside the gate electrode structure, including alongside the sacrificial amorphous carbon layer. The dielectric spacers extend substantially to the top of the amorphous carbon layer. The amorphous carbon layer is then removed such that the remaining gate structure includes dielectric spacers that have a protruding section that protrudes above the top surface of the remaining gate structure. A nitride layer may be formed over the gate structure. Such a structure prevents exposure of the gate electrode during the formation of self-aligned contacts, and shorting, once the contact openings are filled.

Abstract: In a xerographic printing apparatus, a corotron having a wire is used to apply a charge to a photoreceptor. The wire is cleaned by a motorized shuttle which travels in two directions along the wires. The shuttle is controlled by detection of an increased current consumption associated with the motor.

Abstract: A protruding spacer that protrudes above the top surface of a gate electrode structure provides enhanced resistance to exposure of the gate electrode during the etch process used to form self-aligned contacts. The protruding spacer may be formed using an amorphous carbon sacrificial layer as the top layer of the patterned gate electrode structure. Dielectric spacers are formed alongside the gate electrode structure, including alongside the sacrificial amorphous carbon layer. The dielectric spacers extend substantially to the top of the amorphous carbon layer. The amorphous carbon layer is then removed such that the remaining gate structure includes dielectric spacers that have a protruding section that protrudes above the top surface of the remaining gate structure. A nitride layer may be formed over the gate structure. Such a structure prevents exposure of the gate electrode during the formation of self-aligned contacts, and shorting, once the contact openings are filled.

Abstract: A low noise patient cable has a plurality of emitter wires configured to communicate a drive signal between a monitor and at least one emitter. A plurality of detector wires is also configured to communicate a physiological signal between a detector responsive to the emitter and the monitor. A polymer layer is disposed around, and adapted to conduct a triboelectric charge away from, the detector wires.

Abstract: A sausage casing comprising an elongated cellulosic tube having less than about 100 wt. % moisture based upon the bone dry weight of cellulose and having first and second longitudinal portions, and a colorant or opacifier which is longitudinally and continuously dispersed throughout the wall of at least one of these portions to provide it with different optical properties which are useful e.g., for quality control and identification of color development, meat type and particle definition and/or to provide an attractive package appearance. In a preferred embodiment, a sausage is encased where the surface area of the second portion is less than or equal to the first portion and these portions are visually different having measurable L,a,b and opacity values such that: i) an average opacity value of the first portion is at least about 0.

Abstract: A process for making small diameter skinless sausages using casing comprising an elongated tube having first and second longitudinal portions, wherein a colorant or opacifier is longitudinally and continuously dispersed throughout the wall of at least one of these portions to provide it with different optical properties which are useful e.g., for quality control and identification of color development, meat type and particle definition and wherein the casing is deshirred, stuffed, cooked and peeled from the cooked sausages which are then repackaged. In a preferred embodiment, a sausage is made using a casing where the surface area of the second portion is less than or equal to the first portion and these portions are visually different having measurable L, a, b and opacity values.