Abstract: A writer includes a write element having a tip portion for generating a write field and a conductive assembly that delivers a write assist current through the tip portion to generate a write assist field.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing an interconnect and a method for manufacturing an integrated circuit including the interconnect. The method of manufacturing an interconnect, among other steps, includes forming a via (160) in a substrate (130) and then forming a base getter material (210) in the via (160). The method further includes forming a photoresist layer (410) over the base getter material (210), the photoresist layer (410) having an opening (420) therein positioned over the via (160), and etching a trench (510) into the substrate (130) using the opening (420) in the photoresist layer (410).

Abstract: Processes for producing toner are provided which utilize reactive coalescing agents in forming the toner particles, as well as toners produced by such processes.

Abstract: An electronic module is provided. The module includes a first logic device having at least two processors and a first comparator and a second logic device having at least one processor and a second comparator. Each of the at least two processors are coupled to each of the first and second comparators. The first and second comparators operate as a distributed comparator system. Each comparator independently identifies faults in the processors.

Abstract: A toner having its surface functionalized with alkaline resins is provided, and processes for producing the same.

Abstract: A toner having its surface functionalized with alkaline resins is provided, and processes for producing the same.

Abstract: A method is described which permits a computer programmer to write a program with the assistance of the computer itself. The computer will provide instant feedback, following the procedures herein described, to the result of performing each instruction. Therefore, the programmer may instantaneously observe the working of the program as the computer will perform it. Thus any difference in the result produced by the computer from what the programmer expects to happen may be recognized and, if appropriate, corrected. In a higher order implementation of this method the computer will display icons to link the in-process programming to a working routine resident on a remote computer. Thus, the tools and benefits of so-called Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) can be made available to the programmer. Employing the method of this invention, the computer becomes an integral part of the creative process of writing a program.

Abstract: A fence post anchor comprising a lower portion, first and second supporting arms, and first and second main arms, made out of a single piece of material. The supporting arms wrap around the front face of a metal fence post and ensure that the anchor will bend above the supporting arms rather than at the base. The supporting arms can lie side by side in the same vertical plane or overlap and lock together with tabs and cut-outs or form a notch. The main arms can be flat or rounded at their top edge and can include folded flanges that tuck behind the front face of the fence post. The first and second main arms spread outward and provide resistance if the fence post is subject to upward pressure. A fence post anchor comprising first and second front arms and first and second rear supporting members with outwardly extending flanges.

Abstract: Primers and probes derived from SARS-CoV nucleic acid that facilitate detection and/or quantification of the replicase gene are disclosed. The disclosed sequences may be used in a variety of amplification and non-amplification formats for detection of SARS-CoV infection.

Abstract: A bioabsorbable interference screw having a tapered profile which extends along substantially the entire length of the screw. The tapered profile makes the screw easy to insert while providing superior fixation resulting from a progressively increasing diameter. Upon insertion, the screw engages cortical bone at the back end of the bone tunnel and fills all but 5-10 mm. of the tunnel, thereby providing increased fixation strength while also promoting fast healing. The screw includes a head provided with a specially designed drive socket with radially extending slots at its outer end for receiving corresponding protrusions on the shaft of screwdriver. The drive socket optimizes the torque capacity of the screw. To maintain wall thickness, the socket has a taper corresponding to the tapered outer profile of the screw. The taper of the socket also permits easy insertion of the tip and shaft of the driver into the screw.

Abstract: A method of defining an account statement built from a construction of transaction threads includes receiving data associated with a new transaction for a person; determining if the new transaction is part of an existing thread; adding the new transaction to the existing thread if it is determined that the new transaction is part of the existing thread; establishing the new transaction as a tracking transaction for a new thread if it is determined that the new transaction is not part of an existing thread; receiving an input requesting to view a plurality of transactions for the person that occurred or posted during a first time period; and displaying at least a portion of the plurality of transactions from the first time period in a particular order except for the threads that have multiple transactions, which are grouped together.

Abstract: A composition and method for prevention or treatment of cancer The composition comprises a non-steroid anti-inflammatory agent and at least one of nutritional supplement and/or chemotherapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in a sample based on amplifying a portion of the Glycoprotein G (US4) gene of HSV and detecting the presence of the amplified nucleic acid using primers and detector primers as described herewith. The method of the invention further identifies the type of HSV, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, in a sample. Also encompassed by the invention is a kit comprising the primers and detector primers which may be used with the amplification method described herewith.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing an interconnect and a method for manufacturing an integrated circuit including the interconnect. The method of manufacturing an interconnect, among other steps, includes forming a via (160) in a substrate (130) and then forming a base getter material (210) in the via (160). The method further includes forming a photoresist layer (410) over the base getter material (210), the photoresist layer (410) having an opening (420) therein positioned over the via (160), and etching a trench (510) into the substrate (130) using the opening (420) in the photoresist layer (410).

Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention provides an antagonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) consisting essentially of a 24 amino acid polypeptide corresponding to positions 7-30 of the sequence of GIP. In another embodiment, this invention provides a method of preventing and treating obesity and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type II) in a patient comprising administering to the patient an antagonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). In yet another embodiment, this invention provides a method of improving glucose tolerance in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an antagonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP).

Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention provides an antagonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) consisting essentially of a 24 amino acid polypeptide corresponding to positions 7-30 of the sequence of GIP. In another embodiment, this invention provides a method of preventing and treating obesity and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type II) in a patient comprising administering to the patient an antagonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). In yet another embodiment, this invention provides a method of improving glucose tolerance in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an antagonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP).

Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention provides an antagonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) consisting essentially of a 24 amino acid polypeptide corresponding to positions 7-30 of the sequence of GIP. In another embodiment, this invention provides a method of preventing and treating obesity and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type II) in a patient comprising administering to the patient an antagonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). In yet another embodiment, this invention provides a method of improving glucose tolerance in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an antagonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for facilitating the sharing of data structures in a software application written using both a high level programming language and assembly language. Methods are provided for defining a data structure in an assembly language program such that the data structure is created in exact conformance to the physical and logical memory layout mandated for a comparable data structure by a compiler for a high level language. Such methods comprise providing assembly language directives that cause the assembler to automatically adapt a data structure definition to the alignment constraints imposed by the high level language compiler.

Abstract: A multi-service platform system (100) includes a monolithic backplane (104), a slot (108) coupled to the monolithic backplane, wherein the slot is coupled to receive a payload module (102), and a backplane data device (106) integrally embedded in the monolithic backplane, wherein the backplane data device comprises backplane system data (424) for communication to the payload module when the payload module is coupled to the monolithic backplane.

Abstract: A system and method for managing logical versions of a filesystem made through a near-instantaneous copy process is provided. Each logical version of the filesystem, including the primary version, is assigned a unique epoch number or other identifying value, and each filesystem object is assigned two epoch numbers that define the space of logical versions for which the object exists. A list of all valid epoch numbers are maintained in a version table. The near-instantaneous creation of a logical version of the filesystem requires inserting a unique epoch number entry in the version table (106) and the next epoch number to the new logical version. An original state of the system is preserved through the use of a copy-on-write procedure for filesystem objects that are reference by that logical filesystem version (120). Accordingly, filesystem versions are maintained and original states of previous states of the logical filesystem versions are preserved.