Abstract: A saw apparatus includes a guide bar, a chain driver, and an endless cutting chain trained about the guide bar and the chain driver. A hydraulic chain tensioning apparatus has a hydraulic actuator configured to be driven by a hydraulic power source to act against the guide bar to maintain tension in the cutting chain. A tension release valve is provided between the hydraulic power source and the hydraulic actuator. The tension release valve has a check valve, and a manual override press-button configured to maintain the check valve in an open condition while depressed. The tension release valve has a spring detent configured to maintain the manual override press-button in a depressed condition until selectively released.

Abstract: An automated method for preparing a sample suspension. The sample suspension can be used for both MALDI and antimicrobial susceptibility (AST). A suspension is prepared, and a portion of that suspension is removed for a first analysis (e.g. MALDI), leaving a remaining volume. The turbidity of the remaining volume is measured. If the turbidity is below a first threshold, the suspension is not used for a second analysis (e.g. AST) and is subjected to a concentration protocol to raise the turbidity of the suspension. If the turbidity is within a predetermined range, a volume of the suspension is calculated that will deliver a predetermined amount of sample to a vessel for the second analysis. If the turbidity of the suspension is above the predetermined range, and the suspension has not been diluted a predetermined number of times, the suspension is diluted according to a dilution protocol.

Abstract: An automated method for preparing a sample suspension. The sample suspension can be used for both MALDI and antimicrobial susceptibility (AST). A suspension is prepared, and a portion of that suspension is removed for a first analysis (e.g. MALDI), leaving a remaining volume. The turbidity of the remaining volume is measured. If the turbidity is below a first threshold, the suspension is not used for a second analysis (e.g. AST) and is subjected to a concentration protocol to raise the turbidity of the suspension. If the turbidity is within a predetermined range, a volume of the suspension is calculated that will deliver a predetermined amount of sample to a vessel for the second analysis. If the turbidity of the suspension is above the predetermined range, and the suspension has not been diluted a predetermined number of times, the suspension is diluted according to a dilution protocol.

Abstract: Semiconductor wafers are produced by a process wherein a single-crystal ingot of semiconductor material is pulled and at least one wafer is removed from the ingot, wherein the wafer is subjected to a thermal treatment comprising a heat treatment step in which a radial temperature gradient acts on the wafer, wherein an analysis of the wafer of semiconductor material with respect to the formation of defects in the crystal lattice, so-called stress fields, is carried out.

Abstract: A system and method for developing applications (Apps) for automated assessment and analysis of processed biological samples. Such samples are obtained, combined with nutrient media and incubated. The incubated samples are imaged and the image information is classified according to predetermined criteria. The classified image information is then evaluated according to Apps derived from classified historical image information in a data base. The classified historical image information is compared with the classified image information to provide guidance on further processing of the biological sample through Apps tailored to process provide sample process guidance tailored to the classifications assigned to the image information.

Abstract: A system and method for developing applications (Apps) for automated assessment and analysis of processed biological samples. Such samples are obtained, combined with nutrient media and incubated. The incubated samples are imaged and the image information is classified according to predetermined criteria. The classified image information is then evaluated according to Apps derived from classified historical image information in a data base. The classified historical image information is compared with the classified image information to provide guidance on further processing of the biological sample through Apps tailored to process provide sample process guidance tailored to the classifications assigned to the image information.

Abstract: A method produces a single-crystal silicon semiconductor wafer. A single-crystal silicon substrate wafer is double side polished. A front side of the substrate wafer is chemical mechanical polished (CMP). An epitaxial layer of single-crystal silicon is deposited on the front side of the substrate wafer. A first rapid thermal anneal (RTA) treatment is performed on the coated substrate wafer at 1275-1295° C. for 15-30 seconds in argon and oxygen, having oxygen of 0.5-2.0 vol %. The coated substrate wafer is then cooled at or below 800° C., with 100 vol % argon. A second RTA treatment is performed on the coated substrate wafer at a 1280-1300° C. for 20-35 seconds in argon. An oxide layer is removed from a front side of the coated substrate wafer. The front side of the coated substrate wafer is polished by CMP.

Abstract: A method produces a single-crystal silicon semiconductor wafer. A single-crystal silicon substrate wafer is double side polished. A front side of the substrate wafer is chemical mechanical polished (CMP). An epitaxial layer of single-crystal silicon is deposited on the front side of the substrate wafer. A first rapid thermal anneal (RTA) treatment is performed on the coated substrate wafer at 1275-1295° C. for 15-30 seconds in argon and oxygen, having oxygen of 0.5-2.0 vol %. The coated substrate wafer is then cooled at or below 800° C., with 100 vol % argon. A second RTA treatment is performed on the coated substrate wafer at a 1280-1300° C. for 20-35 seconds in argon. An oxide layer is removed from a front side of the coated substrate wafer. The front side of the coated substrate wafer is polished by CMP.

Abstract: An automated method for preparing a sample suspension. The sample suspension can be used for both MALDI and antimicrobial susceptibility (AST). A suspension is prepared, and a portion of that suspension is removed for a first analysis (e.g. MALDI), leaving a remaining volume. The turbidity of the remaining volume is measured. If the turbidity is below a first threshold, the suspension is not used for a second analysis (e.g. AST) and is subjected to a concentration protocol to raise the turbidity of the suspension. If the turbidity is within a predetermined range, a volume of the suspension is calculated that will deliver a predetermined amount of sample to a vessel for the second analysis. If the turbidity of the suspension is above the predetermined range, and the suspension has not been diluted a predetermined number of times, the suspension is diluted according to a dilution protocol.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer of single-crystal silicon includes: a polished front side and a back side; a denuded zone, which extends from the polished front side toward the back side to a depth of not less than 45 ?m; and a region adjacent to the denuded zone, the region having bulk micro defect (BMD) seeds, which are capable of being developed into BMDs. A density of the BMDs at a distance of 120 ?m from the front side is not less than 3×109 cm?3.

Abstract: A system and method for developing applications (Apps) for automated assessment and analysis of processed biological samples. Such samples are obtained, combined with nutrient media and incubated. The incubated samples are imaged and the image information is classified according to predetermined criteria. The classified image information is then evaluated according to Apps derived from classified historical image information in a data base. The classified historical image information is compared with the classified image information to provide guidance on further processing of the biological sample through Apps tailored to process provide sample process guidance tailored to the classifications assigned to the image information.

Abstract: A timber-working device having a first pivoting drive arm and a second pivoting drive arm, and a timing link for connecting them. The timing link includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end. A first aperture is at the first end and a second aperture at the second end. At least one of the first aperture and the second aperture is elongate along the length of the member.

Abstract: A timber-working device having a first pivoting drive arm and a second pivoting drive arm, and a timing link for connecting them. The timing link includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end. A first aperture is at the first end and a second aperture at the second end. At least one of the first aperture and the second aperture is elongate along the length of the member.

Abstract: A circuit structure having at least one capacitor and a method for the manufacture thereof. The capacitor is constructed of a doped, single-crystal silicon substrate (1) that is provided with a plurality of hole openings (3) by electrochemical etching in a fluoride-containing, acidic electrolyte wherein the substrate is connected as an anode. The capacitor is further constructed of a dielectric layer (4) and of a conductive layer (5) as a cooperating electrode.