Abstract: Apparatus and methods for integrated circuit (IC) design, including management of the configuration, design parameters, and functionality of a design in which custom instructions or other design elements may be controlled by the designer. In one exemplary embodiment, a computer program rendered in an object-oriented language implementing the aforementioned methods for designing user-customized digital processors is disclosed. Design iteration, component encapsulation, use of human-readable file formats, extensible dynamic GUIs and tool sets, and other features are employed to enhance the functionality and accessibility of the program. Components within the design environment comprise encapsulated objects which contain information relating to interfaces with other components in the design, hierarchy, and other facets of the design process.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for integrated circuit (IC) design, including the configuration and addition of extensions to the design. In one exemplary embodiment, a computer program rendered in an object-oriented language implementing the aforementioned methods for automatically adding user-customized extensions to digital processors is disclosed. The program comprises an extension tool which is adapted for varying levels of abstraction, and to significantly automate the creation and generation of various different extension types including for example ALUs, condition codes, and registers. A markup language (e.g., XML) database of abstracted extension components is utilized to permit ready addition and modification of extensions, as well as applicability of the extensions across different target architectures.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for integrated circuit (IC) design, including management of the configuration, design parameters, and functionality of a design in which custom instructions or other design elements may be controlled by the designer. In one exemplary embodiment, a computer program rendered in an object-oriented language implementing the aforementioned methods for designing user-customized digital processors is disclosed. Design iteration, component encapsulation, use of human-readable file formats, extensible dynamic GUIs and tool sets, and other features are employed to enhance the functionality and accessibility of the program. Components within the design environment comprise encapsulated objects which contain information relating to interfaces with other components in the design, hierarchy, and other facets of the design process.

Abstract: A file tower structure is disclosed and has a rail configuration at the top thereof for hanging of office accessories to the exterior thereof. The office accessories can be stored within the file structure when not in use. Preferrably the file structure is mobile and has particular application for workers who do not require a dedicated office.

Abstract: Vehicle washing apparatus positioned above or at the side of the path followed by a vehicle to be washed. For side washing apparatus, pairs of spaced nozzles are reciprocated in a vertical plane to provide vertical coverage. The nozzles of a pair are angled toward each other, so that one nozzle sprays the front of the vehicle as the vehicle approaches, both nozzles spray the side of the vehicle as the vehicle passes, and the other nozzle sprays the rear of the vehicle as it departs. For top washing apparatus, the pairs of spaced nozzles are reciprocated in a horizontal plane to provide horizontal coverage. The angle nozzles contribute to the washing of the front and rear of a vehicle in addition to washing the top surfaces.