Abstract: A BLT can include a different channel length, channel width, or both to compensate for bit line loading effects. The channel length and/or channel width of the transistor structure can be configured so as to achieve a desired loading. Thus, the bit line transistor structure can improve global metal bit line loading uniformity and provide greater uniformity in bit line bias. Additionally, the greater uniformity in bit line bias can improve reliability.

Abstract: A virtual binding system ensures that the WORM logic for protecting data immutability cannot be circumvented, effectively guaranteeing WORM property of a WORM storage system composed of rewritable magnetic hard disks. To close the security hole between the rewritable media and the WORM logic, virtual binding securely authenticates the legitimacy of a WORM logic controller before granting data access on a WORM storage media. Furthermore, the system verifies the legitimacy of the WORM logic controller during data access. This approach virtually binds together the WORM logic controller and the WORM storage media even though the WORM logic controller and the WORM storage media may be physically separate.

Abstract: An apparatus, product formulation, and method for using heat to excite a multi-compound layer to generate infrared wavelength, wherein the apparatus includes 1) a multi-compound TDP layer which can be excited by heat to generate infrared wavelength and 2) a heat-generating chamber separated by a first non-permeable wall, wherein the reservoir and chamber are formed in or supported by a housing. The TDP layer is composed of more than 30 compounds including ZrO, SiO2, SiC2, Al2O3, FeO, MnO2, Cu2O, MgO, ZnO, and Cr2O3. The heat-generating chamber includes a medium for generating controlled heat, preferably a chemical composition made of carbon, iron, water, and/or salt, which is activated upon contact with air (oxygen). The heat can last as long as 16 hours. The function of the heat-generating element is to supply energy to excite TDP multi-compound layer to generate infrared wavelength at 2-18 micrometer (especially at 4-14 micrometer) range, for all types of pain treatment.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a WORM storage system, the method including a sector-append capability. The method includes receiving data to be written to a WORM storage system. In addition, the method includes identifying a target sector at which the data is to be written. Also, the method includes determining if the received data can be added to the target sector. Moreover, the method includes adding the received data to the target sector if it is determined that the received data can be added to the target sector.

Abstract: A pet's dressing cart for carrying a pet for dressing includes a mobile cart body, two bearing blocks axially movably supported on the base of the mobile cart body for carrying a pet for dressing, a horizontal adjustment mechanism for adjusting the pitch between the bearing blocks, and a holding down mechanism adjusted to hold down the legs of the pet on the bearing blocks.

Abstract: An Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) shielding device (20) includes a body (201), at least a first engaging portion (203) extending from the body, and a pair of second engaging portions (205) formed on the body. A liquid crystal display device adopting the above mentioned EMI shielding device includes a TFT LCD panel, a power supply (12), an inverter (14) and an interface board (13). The power supply, the inverter and the interface board are formed on a printed circuit board (10). The EMI shielding device is positioned between the power supply and the inverter, with the first engaging portion inserted into the printed circuit board and the second engaging portions engaging with the printed circuit board. The EMI shielding device can reduce or potentially avoid the occurrence of EMI that would otherwise be produced by the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A special-purpose file system is provided which includes a combination of services and features which improve the performance of applications employing caches, such as caching web proxies. This file system also provides a file system cache which can be used as a general high-performance file system cache for file systems which need a cache. The services and features include collocating files together on a disk; keeping file meta-data in memory; compressing file names to hash values for reference; using a flat naming scheme for files; providing background daemons that pack files into clusters and clean disk and main memory space; and implementing a user-level library. The file system reduces access to related disk files, eliminates disk operations that are needed to maintain directory and meta-data information, and avoids multiple buffering of file data, and saves and efficiently manages disk and main memory space.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for processing multiple attention levels in an electronic message can include assigning different attention levels to corresponding different designated recipients for a single message. More specifically, the method can include the step of generating separate messages from the single message and specifying a different one of the attention levels for each of the separate messages. Moreover, each of the separate messages can be addressed to be received by recipients which correspond to the specified one of the attention levels. Finally, the separate messages can be forwarded to addressed ones of the designated recipients.

Abstract: A pet's dressing cart for carrying a pet for dressing is disclosed to include a mobile cart body, two bearing blocks axially movably supported on the base of the mobile cart body for carrying a pet for dressing, a horizontal adjustment mechanism for adjusting the pitch between the bearing blocks, and a holding down mechanism adjusted to hold down the legs of the pet on the bearing blocks.

Abstract: The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing beta-elemene, and analogues thereof. Also provided are analogues related to beta-elemene and intermediates useful for preparing the same. The present invention further provides novel compositions based on analogues of beta-elemene and methods for the treatment of cancer, such as brain tumor, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric intestional cancer, and stomach cancer.

Abstract: An immunoadjuvant which can efficiently exhibit potent adjuvant activity and avoid conditions undesirable for living bodies, and comprises precipitates formed by coacervation of (a) a soluble protein (provided that a soluble protein contained in tuberculin is excluded), and (b) a mucopolysaccharide, and further comprises (c) a soluble protein contained in tuberculin wherein said (c) is coprecipitated with the precipitates.

Abstract: A system for minimizing downtime in an appliance-based business continuance architecture is provided. The system includes at least one primary data storage and least one primary host machine. The system includes an intercept agent to intercept primary host machine data requests, and to collect information associated with the intercepted data requests. Moreover, at least one business continuance appliance in communication with the primary host machine and in communication with a remote backup site is provided. The appliance receives information associated with the intercepted data requests from the intercept agent. In addition, a local cache is included within the business continuance appliance. The local cache maintains copies of primary data storage according to the information received. Furthermore, the remote site is provided with the intercepted data requests via the business continuance appliance, wherein the remote site maintains a backup of the primary data storage.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and article of manufacture, implementing the method, of determines a target data type in an environment having a plurality of levels. Zero or more intermediate levels are between the source level and the target level. A target data type representing the transformation of a data type of an associated datum as the datum passes from the source level through the zero or more intermediate levels to the target level is generated. In another aspect of the invention, the datum is assigned to the target level in accordance with the target data type. In yet another aspect of the invention, the target data type is passed with the associated datum, via the zero or more intermediate levels to the target level.

Abstract: A method for forming a non-volatile memory cell includes depositing an oxide layer over a component stack including a dielectric layer over a first conductive layer. A portion of an upper section of the oxide layer is removed such that the dielectric layer is exposed. The dielectric layer and a remainder of the oxide layer upper section are removed such that upper surfaces of the oxide layer and the first conductive layer are substantially planar. A second conductive layer is formed over the upper surfaces of the first conductive layer and the oxide layer. A non-volatile memory array is formed including multiple spaced and parallel bit lines in a substrate surface. Multiple stacked layers, including an electron trapping layer, are on the substrate surface over the bit lines. Multiple spaced word lines are over the stacked layers. The word lines are parallel to one another and perpendicular to the bit lines.

Abstract: The mop can be enclosed in a housing. Backing members hold mopping members and both are preferably located below the housing. A series of gears transmit force from a single motor to two drive shafts that connect to the upper portion of the coupling member. Multiple gears in series create a path where energy and mechanical movement travels to the drive shaft. The drive shaft moves mopping members. Circular mopping members contact with the floor to wipe it clean. Dual circular mopping members made of disposable material such as paper or light cloth counter rotate to preserve axial stability.

Abstract: A cylinder assembly for a door lock has a housing, a cylinder, an actuating tongue and a cap. The cylinder is securely held on the housing with a fastener and rotatably received in a through hole in the housing. A recess is defined in one end of the cylinder. A curved channel is defined in a face defining the recess. A connecting portion is formed on the first end of the tongue and is rotatably received in the recess in the cylinder. A protrusion protrudes from the first end of the actuating tongue and extends into the curved channel in the cylinder. The cap is mounted around the actuating tongue and secured to the second end of the cylinder. Accordingly, the cylinder can be easily assembled to or disassembled from the housing by means of attaching or removing the fastener.

Abstract: A cylinder assembly for a door lock has a housing, a cylinder, an actuating tongue and a cap. The cylinder is securely held on the housing with a fastener and rotatably received in a through hole in the housing. A recess is defined in one end of the cylinder. A curved channel is defined in a face defining the recess. A connecting portion is formed on the first end of the tongue and is rotatably received in the recess in the cylinder. A protrusion protrudes from the first end of the actuating tongue and extends into the curved channel in the cylinder. The cap is mounted around the actuating tongue and secured to the second end of the cylinder. Accordingly, the cylinder can be easily assembled to or disassembled from the housing by means of attaching or removing the fastener.

Abstract: A computer system has a memory area, a processor, and at least one music-related file. The computer system is powered on long enough to load music-playing software into memory. Then, all devices not needed to play the music-related file are either shut off, or powered down to a lower power-consumption level. A CPU throttle may also be employed to further reduce power consumption. The computer system then processes and plays the music-related files.

Abstract: A special-purpose file system is provided which includes a combination of services and features which improve the performance of applications employing caches, such as caching web proxies. This file system also provides a file system cache which can be used as a general high-performance file system cache for file systems which need a cache. The services and features include collocating files together on a disk; keeping file meta-data in memory; compressing file names to hash values for reference; using a flat naming scheme for files; providing background daemons that pack files into clusters and clean disk and main memory space; and implementing a user-level library. The file system reduces access to related disk files, eliminates disk operations that are needed to maintain directory and meta-data information, and avoids multiple buffering of file data, and saves and efficiently manages disk and main memory space.