Abstract: A method of processing a substrate includes loading the substrate on a substrate holder. The substrate includes a major surface and a feature disposed over the major surface. The feature has a first width along an etch direction. The method includes exposing portions of the major surface and changing the first width of the feature to a second width along the etch direction by etching a first portion of the sidewalls of the feature with a gas cluster ion beam oriented along a beam direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger device for EGR (“Exhaust Gas Recirculation”) systems, with a constructive solution which minimizes thermal fatigue when boiling occurs. The invention is characterized by a specific configuration of the inner space of the shell divided into a first exchange sub-space and a second degassing space communicated with one another, and wherein the inlet and outlet ports are located at the end where the cold baffle is located.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for determining changes or revisions to a set of data and providing a user with a computerized graphical depiction of these changes through the use of multiple geometric shapes, the positioning of which shapes relative to one another and the size of which shapes relative to one another depict the changes to the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for diagnosing allergy in a human or animal patient, wherein the level of species-specific lipocalin, especially lipocalin 2 in a human patient, is measured in a sample of said patient and wherein a lowered level of said lipocalin compared to the level of said lipocalin in the corresponding sample of a human or animal that has no allergy, is indicative of an allergy, as well as a kit for performing this method, and a kit for quality control of allergen molecules or extracts used for immunotherapy of allergy by determining its siderophore-iron ligand load and thus immunomodulatory potency. Further, lipocalin proteins for use in treatment or prevention of allergies are provided, preferably complexed with siderophore-iron ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger device for EGR (“Exhaust Gas Recirculation”) systems, with a constructive solution which minimizes thermal fatigue when boiling occurs. The invention is characterized by a specific configuration of the inner space of the shell divided into a first exchange sub-space and a second degassing space communicated with one another, and wherein the inlet and outlet ports are located at the end where the cold baffle is located.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for diagnosing allergy in a human or animal patient, wherein the level of species-specific lipocalin, especially lipocalin 2 in a human patient, is measured in a sample of said patient and wherein a lowered level of said lipocalin compared to the level of said lipocalin in the corresponding sample of a human or animal that has no allergy, is indicative of an allergy, as well as a kit for performing this method, and a kit for quality control of allergen molecules or extracts used for immunotherapy of allergy by determining its siderophore-iron ligand load and thus immunomodulatory potency. Further, lipocalin proteins for use in treatment or prevention of allergies are provided, preferably complexed with siderophore-iron ligands.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable cooler having a multilayer structure, provided with a lid which enables it to be used in an upside-down position. Both the outer body and the lid have an outer layer as a polypropylene casing, an EPS-based intermediate layer and a polypropylene-based inner layer, having holes on the smaller inner faces thereof coinciding with each other for the passage of a rivet and an O-ring for fastening the carrying handle.

Abstract: Techniques herein provide effective smoothing and planarization of various surfaces. Techniques include using multiple particle beams to correct different aspects of a given workpiece. A workpiece needing correction from scratches and roughness is treated with a first particle beam that reduces scratches on a working surface of the workpiece using an inert beam. The workpiece is also treated with a second particle beam that is chemically reactive and reduces step-height values across the working surface of the workpiece, thereby producing a surface with reduced scratches and roughness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the rapid evaluation of bacterial susceptibility or non-susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis. The rationale is to identify bacterial responses that depend or are influenced by protein synthesis. If this response is prevented or reduced by the antibiotic that inhibits the protein synthesis, the bacteria are susceptible to this antibiotic. Otherwise, if the response keeps similar despite the incubation with the antibiotic, the bacteria are not susceptible or resistant to this antibiotic. These responses could be determined at the DNA lev-el, cell wall level, morphological level or any other experimental approach, including metabolic, bio-chemical, physiological or genetic processes.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for determining changes or revisions to a set of data and providing a user with a computerized graphical depiction of these changes through the use of multiple geometric shapes, the positioning of which shapes relative to one another and the size of which shapes relative to one another depict the changes to the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer lining plate for essentially horizontal support surfaces such as floors or floor coverings, comprising a main layer having at least two longer sides and two shorter sides, including at least one part, and a ductile upper decorative layer, wherein the lining plate comprises along an outer edge of each of the longer sides of the main layer a ductile machinable portion that can be machined to form a connecting profile for connection of the lining plate with other plates; wherein the at least one part of the main layer is more rigid than the upper decorative layer; and wherein the at least one part of the main layer is made of magnesium oxide, fibrocement or mortar with perlite and/or vermiculite and/or cellulose.

Abstract: A system and method for performing location specific processing of a workpiece is described. The method includes placing a microelectronic workpiece in a beam processing system, selecting a beam scan size for a beam scan pattern that is smaller than a dimension of the microelectronic workpiece, generating a processing beam, and processing a target region of the microelectronic workpiece by irradiating the processing beam along the beam scan pattern onto the target region within the beam scan size selected for processing the microelectronic workpiece.

Abstract: An ostomy bag for receiving waste from a patient's stoma. The ostomy bag may include a finger probe for allowing a user to manually manipulate the stoma to clear blockages of the stoma. The ostomy bag may also include a stoma port for attachment to the patient's skin surrounding the stoma. A mating collar on the ostomy bag sealingly attaches the ostomy bag to the stoma port using a convenient quarter turn connection.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for determining changes or revisions to a set of data and providing a user with a computerized graphical depiction of these changes through the use of multiple geometric shapes, the positioning of which shapes relative to one another and the size of which shapes relative to one another depict the changes to the user.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for determining changes or revisions to a set of data and providing a user with a computerized graphical depiction of these changes through the use of multiple geometric shapes, the positioning of which shapes relative to one another and the size of which shapes relative to one another depict the changes to the user.

Abstract: An ostomy apparatus comprising a flexible container having an interior chamber for receiving waste from a patient's stoma and an opening for surrounding the stoma, a housing coupled to the container, wherein the housing is configured to accommodate an absorbent material that surrounds the stoma, a port configured to provide fluid communication between the housing and a pressure source; and an adhesive layer configured to seal the housing to skin around the stoma.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for determining changes or revisions to a set of data and providing a user with a computerized graphical depiction of these changes through the use of multiple geometric shapes, the positioning of which shapes relative to one another and the size of which shapes relative to one another depict the changes to the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dual-discharge tank for toilets, including a tank, a water inlet having controlling means which are activated depending on the volume of water contained in the tank, a discharge mechanism coupled to a drainage collector, and means for actuating the discharge mechanism. The tank also includes an additional water inlet connected to a timed valve for controlling water flow, which automatically cuts off the flow of water through said inlet after a predetermined time has elapsed since the actuation thereof. The outlet of the timed valve for controlling water flow is connected to a first pipe that directs the additional water toward the drainage collector.

Abstract: A temporary stoma bag for receiving waste from a patient's stoma. The temporary stoma bag includes a bag and a sealing ring for temporary sealing against a stoma to facilitate changing of an ostomy bag or a stoma port for attaching an ostomy bag.