Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed to calculate and store rock climbing navigational data using a rock climbing watch including a sensor array configured to measure an orientation of the rock climbing watch and a processor configured to calculate an angle between two rock face locations along a rock climbing route based upon an orientation of the rock climbing watch when it is pointed from a current rock face location towards another rock face location. A processor may determine route segments for traversing the rock climbing route. A processor may convert route climbing navigational data into a three-dimensional wireframe rock climbing navigational map including rock face locations, calculated distances and angles between rock face locations, and a rock climbing route. The rock climbing watch may present information to guide the user along a rock climbing route by displaying a graphical directional indicator and a distance to the next rock face location.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed to calculate and store rock climbing navigational data using a rock climbing watch including a sensor array configured to measure an orientation of the rock climbing watch and a processor configured to calculate an angle between two rock face locations along a rock climbing route based upon an orientation of the rock climbing watch when it is pointed from a current rock face location towards another rock face location. A processor may determine route segments for traversing the rock climbing route. A processor may convert route climbing navigational data into a three-dimensional wireframe rock climbing navigational map including rock face locations, calculated distances and angles between rock face locations, and a rock climbing route. The rock climbing watch may present information to guide the user along a rock climbing route by displaying a graphical directional indicator and a distance to the next rock face location.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for purifying nucleic acid molecules, wherein each method includes the steps of: (a) synthesizing nucleic acid molecules in a reaction mixture; (b) contacting the nucleic acid molecules with a proteinase for a period of time sufficient to degrade protein in the reaction mixture; (c) applying the nucleic acid molecules treated in accordance with step (b) to a size-limiting filter so that at least some of the nucleic acid molecules are trapped on the filter; and (d) washing the filter with a phosphate buffer having a pH in the range of from about 5.7 to about 8.5.

Abstract: A vehicle power steering motor (31) provides a force to turn vehicle steerable wheels (14 and 16). A power steering control valve (22) includes first and second relatively rotatable valve members (40 and 42). The first and second valve members (40 and 42) port fluid to actuate the vehicle power steering motor (31) upon relative movement. A device (114) senses at least one vehicle operational characteristic and provides a signal indicative of the at least one vehicle operational characteristic. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one vehicle operational characteristic is vehicle lateral acceleration. A force transmitting device (116, 120, and 130) resists relative movement between the first and second valve members (40 and 42) with a force which varies as a function of the output signal. The force varies as a function of vehicle lateral acceleration.

Abstract: A semi-active suspension system having a linear actuator operatively connected between a sprung mass and an unsprung mass of the vehicle for each corner of the vehicle. An accumulator connected to the actuator through an electrically controlled valve. An actuatable fluid RAM is in fluid communication with the accumulator for controlling fluid pressure in the accumulator. A hydraulic ram driver is operatively connected to the RAM. A sensor senses force inputs to the vehicle. A controller controls (i) the ram driver for pressurizing the accumulator to a desired fluid pressure, and (ii) the electrically controlled valve in response to sensed force input so as to effect a fluid pressure change in the actuator. Each fluid RAM includes a hydraulic motor having a housing and a piston slidably mounted in the housing.

Abstract: A process for creating bipolar and CMOS transistors on a p-type silicon substrate is disclosed. The silicon substrate has typical n+ buried wells and field oxide regions to isolate the individual transistor devices. In accordance with the process, stacks of material are created over the gate elements of the CMOS devices and over the emitter elements of the bipolar transistors. The stacks of material over the gate elements have a silicon dioxide gate layer in contact with the epitaxial layer of the substrate, and the stacks of material over the emitter elements have a polycrystalline silicon layer in contact with the epitaxial layer. Walls of silicon dioxide are created around the stacks in order to insulate the material within the stacks from the material deposited outside of the walls. Polycrystalline silicon in contact with the epitaxial layer is deposited outside the walls surrounding the stacks.

Abstract: A process for creating bipolar and CMOS transistors on a p-type silicon substrate is disclosed. The silicon substrate has a typical n+ buried wells and field oxide regions to isolate the individual transistor devices. In accordance with the process, stacks of material are created over the gate elements of the CMOS devices and over the emitter elements of the bipolar transistors. The stacks of material over the gate elements have a silicon dioxide gate layer in contact with the epitaxial layer of the substrate, and the stacks of material over the emitter elements have a polycrystalline silicon layer in contact with the epitaxial layer. Walls of silicon dioxide are created around the stacks in order to insulate the material within the stacks from the material deposited outside of the walls. Polycrystalline silicon in contact with the epitaxial layer is deposited outside the walls surrounding the stacks.