Abstract: A submicron structure having a silica body defining a plurality of pores is described. The submicron body may be spherical or non-spherical, and may include a cationic polymer or co-polymer on the surface of said silica body. The submicron structure may further include an oligonucleotide and be used to deliver the oligonucleotide to a cell. The submicron structure may further include a therapeutic agent and be used to deliver the therapeutic agent to a cell. An oligonucleotide and therapeutic agent may be used together. For example, when the oligonucleotide is an siRNA, the composition may be used to decrease cellular resistance to the therapeutic agent by decreasing translation of a resistance gene.

Abstract: Expandable scaffolds or stents include circumferential elements having a corrugated pattern, which can include a plurality of linear or nonlinear segments. The corrugated pattern distributes stress more uniformly along the circumferential elements, improves radial strength of the scaffolds, reduces acute recoil after deployment, and reduces creep. The scaffolds can be made from a bioabsorbable material.

Abstract: Techniques for mitigating the transitive data problem using a secure asset manager are provided. These techniques include generating a secure asset manager compliant application by tagging source code for the application with a data tag to indicate that a data element associated with the source code is a sensitive data element, accessing a policy file comprising transitive rules associated with the sensitive data element, and generating one or more object files for the application from the source code. These techniques also include storing a sensitive data element in a secure memory region managed by a secure asset manager, and managing the sensitive data element according to a policy associated with the sensitive data element by an application from which the sensitive data element originates, the policy defining transitive rules associated with the sensitive data element.

Abstract: Sending, receiving and transmitting apparatuses of a dual-power system and a fingerprint recognition system are provided. The dual-power system includes a first power system for providing a first high voltage signal and a first low voltage signal and a second power system for providing a second high voltage signal and a second low voltage signal, and a voltage difference between the first high voltage signal and the first low voltage signal is equal to that between the second high voltage signal and the second low voltage signal. The sending apparatus includes a first detection circuit for outputting a detection signal indicating whether voltages of the first and second low voltage signals are equal; and a first transmission circuit for transmitting an output signal of the dual-power system or provide a first voltage to an output terminal of the sending apparatus, based on the detection signal.

Abstract: A method of producing a device includes providing a strip-shaped leadframe, wherein the leadframe includes leadframe sections arranged in a row next to one another and connection structures connecting the leadframe sections, the connection structures each connecting two adjacent leadframe sections; forming molded bodies on the leadframe, the molded bodies each mechanically connecting two adjacent leadframe sections; arranging semiconductor chips on the leadframe; and interrupting the connections of the leadframe sections realized by the connection structures.

Abstract: The invention provides a two phase heat transfer device comprising an inlet for receiving a heat transfer fluid, and; an array of heat transfer fins in spaced relation; primary spaces between said heat transfer fins defining primary channels parallel to a path from the inlet to outlet, and; oblique spaces between said heat transfer fins defining oblique channels arranged at an angle to said primary channels. It is preferable that walls defining the primary and oblique spaces provide nucleate boiling regions and the interruption of fully developed convective boiling regions.

Abstract: Techniques for mitigating the transitive data problem using a secure asset manager are provided. These techniques include generating a secure asset manager compliant application by tagging source code for the application with a data tag to indicate that a data element associated with the source code is a sensitive data element, accessing a policy file comprising transitive rules associated with the sensitive data element, and generating one or more object files for the application from the source code. These techniques also include storing a sensitive data element in a secure memory region managed by a secure asset manager, and managing the sensitive data element according to a policy associated with the sensitive data element by an application from which the sensitive data element originates, the policy defining transitive rules associated with the sensitive data element.

Abstract: Integrated circuits with clock distribution circuitry are provided. The clock distribution circuitry may include a clock source, a clock distribution network, a frequency encoder placed at the output of the clock source, and one or more frequency decoders placed at the destinations of the clock distribution network. The frequency encoder can be used to obtain calibrated delay settings proportional to a reference clock generated by the clock source. Each frequency decoder can be placed in a closed loop configuration and can use the calibrated delay settings to locally self-generate a recovered clock at the destination during a locked state. During the locked state, clock buffers in the clock distribution network can be powered down to save power.

Abstract: Techniques for mitigating the transitive data problem using a secure asset manager are provided. These techniques include generating a secure asset manager compliant application by tagging source code for the application with a data tag to indicate that a data element associated with the source code is a sensitive data element, accessing a policy file comprising transitive rules associated with the sensitive data element, and generating one or more object files for the application from the source code. These techniques also include storing a sensitive data element in a secure memory region managed by a secure asset manager, and managing the sensitive data element according to a policy associated with the sensitive data element by an application from which the sensitive data element originates, the policy defining transitive rules associated with the sensitive data element.

Abstract: Provided for example is a method of forming texture comprising: (I) providing a polymeric layer with first and second sides, wherein the polymeric layer is made from a polymeric material that gels on contact with a gelling agent, and wherein the first side is gelled, with gelling extending into the polymeric layer but not to the second side; (II) contacting the second side of the polymeric layer with a foamy aqueous solution of surfactant (one or more), the aqueous foam being in the process of collapsing during the contacting, wherein the aqueous solution of surfactant is effective to gel the polymeric material; (III) applying a aqueous medium to the second surface with sufficient force or agitation so as to remove a portion of the polymeric material; and (IV) curing the remaining polymeric material without, following the contacting step, further contacting the polymer layer with a gelling component.

Abstract: A navigation method in a first communication device including determining a meeting place for the first communication device and at least one second communication device, according to present location and user preference of respective communication device, and setting a navigation route from the present location of the first communication device to the determined meeting place.

Abstract: A light apparatus is disclosed. Embodiments of the light apparatus includes a first carrier with at least one electronic component for controlling an optoelectronic component, a second carrier with the optoelectronic component for generating electromagnetic radiation and a thermally insulating layer arranged between the first and second carriers, wherein the first and second carriers are attached to the insulating layer.

Abstract: A trailing boom system for aerial refueling and a method for aerial refueling of multiple receiver aircraft. The trailing boom system for aerial refueling includes a parent pod capable of being connected to a wing of an aircraft, and a detachable pod releasable from the parent pod, the detachable pod including an extendible boom for refueling aircraft in flight.

Abstract: A packaged semiconductor device includes a die flag and a plurality of lead frame fingers each having a proximate end spaced apart from the die flag. A first surface of a spacer mechanically and electrically couples to a first surface of the die flag, and a first surface of a die mechanically and electrically couples to a second surface of the spacer. At least one electrical connector electrically couples an electrical contact on a second surface of the die with a lead frame finger. A molding compound encapsulates the die, spacer, at least a portion of the at least one electrical connector, at least a portion of the die flag, and at least a portion of each lead frame finger. A width of the spacer along the second surface of the spacer is greater than a width of the die flag along the first surface of the die flag.

Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly includes a production tree and a tubing hanger assembly having a tubing hanger and an orientation adapter. A passage is formed through a side wall of the orientation adapter for porting communication from within a main bore of the wellhead assembly. When the tubing hanger assembly lands in the wellhead, a key on the orientation adapter engages a helical profile on an inner surface of the main bore and rotates the orientation adapter so that the passage registers with a passage in the tree. Fluid and electricity communicates through the registered passages. Examples of connectors between the respective passages include spheriseal connectors and electrical wet connects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water curable resin formulation comprising: (a) an epoxy resin; (b) an aromatic amine curing agent, wherein the molar ratio of amine functional groups in said curing agent relative to the epoxy functional groups of said epoxy resin is 2:1 or less; and (c) a coupling agent comprising a siloxane group coupled to an epoxy reactive group.

Abstract: The present inventions are related to systems and methods for data processing, and more particularly to systems and methods for detecting patterns in a data stream.

Abstract: A glove that includes a polymeric, elastomeric, or latex composition including a blend of a polyurethane material, an acrylonitrile-butadiene material and an ethylene vinyl acetate material; at least one of a carnauba or a modified polyethylene wax; and hard filler particles having a hardness greater than 4 Mohs or more, thereby increasing the abrasion-resistance and/or cut-resistance of the glove, is disclosed.

Abstract: Expandable scaffolds or stents include circumferential elements having a corrugated pattern, which can include a plurality of linear or nonlinear segments. The corrugated pattern distributes stress more uniformly along the circumferential elements, improves radial strength of the scaffolds, reduces acute recoil after deployment, and reduces creep. The scaffolds can be made from a bioabsorbable material.