Abstract: A system includes a plurality of thermostats corresponding to a plurality of HVAC systems that serve a plurality of spaces and a computing system communicable with the plurality of thermostats via a network. The computing system is configured to, for each space of the plurality of spaces, obtain a set of training data relating to thermal behavior of the space, identify a model of thermal behavior of the space based on the set of training data, perform a model predictive control process using the model of thermal behavior of the space to obtain a temperature setpoint for the space, and provide the temperature setpoint to the thermostat corresponding to the HVAC system serving the space. The plurality of thermostats are configured to control the plurality of HVAC systems in accordance with the temperature setpoints.

Abstract: A substrate illumination and inspection system provides for illuminating and inspecting a substrate particularly the substrate edge. The system uses a light diffuser with a plurality of lights disposed at its exterior or interior for providing uniform diffuse illumination of a substrate. An optic and imaging system exterior of the light diffuser are used to inspect the plurality of surfaces of the substrate including specular surfaces. An automatic defect characterization processor is provided.

Abstract: A substrate illumination and inspection system provides for illuminating and inspecting a substrate particularly the substrate edge. The system a image processor to automatically detect and characterize defects on the wafer's edge.

Abstract: A substrate illumination and inspection system provides for illuminating and inspecting a substrate particularly the substrate edge. The system uses a light diffuser with a plurality of lights disposed at its exterior or interior for providing uniform diffuse illumination of a substrate. An optic and imaging system exterior of the light diffuser are used to inspect the plurality of surfaces of the substrate including specular surfaces. The optic can be rotated radially relative to a center point of the substrate edge to allow for focused inspection of all surfaces of the substrate edge.

Abstract: A structural packaging assembly to support a multi-function optic chip or the like is mountable in a gyroscopic unit. An example assembly includes a housing mounted to a mounting plate. The chip is located in the housing, which in turn is coupled to a mounting plate. The housing may have a prescribed section modulus capable of sufficiently withstanding applied vibrations within a predefined vibrational range, such as a vibrational range at or below about 3500 Hz. The structural packaging assembly utilizes a mounting system with mounting feet that clamp to dowels, which in turn have been press fit into the mounting plate. In one embodiment, the mounting feet take the form of “C” clamp mechanisms, which after being clamped to the dowels, allow for resonance dampening between the housing and the mounting plate.

Abstract: An edge area of the substrate processing device is disclosed. The edge area being processed is isolated from the remainder of the substrate by directing a flow of an inert gas through a plenum near the area to be processed thus forming a barrier while directing a flow of reactive species at an angle relative to the top surface of the substrate towards the substrate edge area thus processing the substrate edge area. A flow of oxygen containing gas into the processing chamber together with a negative exhaust pressure may contribute to the biasing of reactive species and other gases away from the non-processing areas of the substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel nucleic acid sequences encoding three novel human phosphodiesterase (hPDE IV) isozymes. It also relates to polypeptides encoded by such sequences. This invention also relates to an assay method for detecting the presence of such novel isozymes in human cells, and to a method of identifying compounds or other substances that inhibit or modify the activity of such isozymes.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel nucleic acid sequences encoding three novel human phosphodiesterase (hPDE IV) isozymes. It also relates to polypeptides encoded by such sequences. This invention also relates to an assay method for detecting the presence of such novel isozymes in human cells, and to a method of identifying compounds or other substances that inhibit or modify the activity of such isozymes.

Abstract: An apparatus for shaping and encapsulating near edge regions of a semiconductor wafer is described. A housing of the apparatus has a slot for receiving an edge of a wafer affixed on a rotatable chuck. At least one plasma source connected to the housing generates a flow of reactive gas towards the edge of the wafer. A channel in the housing directs a flow of diluent/quenching gas onto the wafer in close proximity to an exhaust channel for exhausting of the diluent/quenching gas and the reactive gas away from the wafer. The apparatus may also provide a plurality of plasma sources, for example, plasma sources for selectively etching of a polymer on the wafer, etching of silcon dioxide on the wafer and depositing an encapsulating silicon dioxide layer on the wafer.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel nucleic acid sequences encoding three novel human phosphodiesterase (hPDE IV) isozymes. It also relates to polypeptides encoded by such sequences. This invention also relates to an assay method for detecting the presence of such novel isozymes in human cells, and to a method of identifying compounds or other substances that inhibit or modify the activity of such isozymes.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel nucleic acid sequences encoding three novel human phosphodiesterase (hPDE IV) isozymes. It also relates to polypeptides encoded by such sequences.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel nucleic acid sequences encoding three novel human phosphodiesterase (hPDE IV) isozymes. It also relates to polypeptides encoded by such sequences.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel nucleic acid sequences encoding three novel human phosphodiesterase (hPDE IV) isozymes. It also relates to polypeptides encoded by such sequences.

Abstract: An atmospheric plasma source is employed as a source of chemically active gaseous species. The chemically active gaseous species so generated are directed towards the near-edge surfaces of in-process semiconductor substrates via gas flow control devices and electro-mechanical positioning devices. Informed selection of the plasma source input gases allows the skilled practitioner to tailor the performance of the output chemistry to achieve either material removal or material deposition. Shaping of the substrate removal or deposition process is achieved by controlling the relative motion between the substrate and the plasma source.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel nucleic acid sequences encoding three novel human phosphodiesterase (hPDE IV) isozymes. It also relates to polypeptides encoded by such sequences. This invention also relates to an assay method for detecting the presence of such novel isozymes in human cells, and to a method of identifying compounds or other substances that inhibit or modify the activity of such isozymes.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel nucleic acid sequences encoding three novel human phosphodiesterase (hPDE IV) isozymes. It also relates to polypeptides encoded by such sequences. This invention also relates to an assay method for detecting the presence of such novel isozymes in human cells, and to a method of identifying compounds or other substances that inhibit or modify the activity of such isozymes.

Abstract: A hybridization incubator assembly (10) is provided for incubation of samples contained in elongated sample bottles (16) and short sample bottles (60). The incubator (10) includes and oven body (18) which encloses a rotisserie assembly (14) adapted for carrying and agitating the sample bottles. The rotisserie assembly (14) includes a pair of bottle support wheels (43) mounted eccentrically on a drive shaft (40). The first wheel (44) and the second wheel (46) are mounted at different degrees of eccentricity and are axially separated on the drive shaft (40) by a distance slightly less than the length of the elongated bottles (16). Each support wheel (43) includes a plurality of grasping clamps (60) affixed about the rim portion (56) for holding the bottles (16), with each the grasping clamps (60) being paired with another on the opposing wheel (43) such that a bottle (16) may be supported by both wheels (43). The perimeter surface (58) of each wheel is beveled to facilitate agitation.