Abstract: A resistor structure is disclosed that is constructed out of two layers of polysilicon. The intrinsic device is made using the top layer which is either a dedicated deposition, or formed as part of an existing process step such as a base epi growth in a BiCMOS flow. This poly layer can be made with a relatively high (greater than 2000 ohms per square) sheet resistance by appropriate scaling of the implant dose or by insitu doping methods. In this invention this layer is arranged to be about 1000 A or less thick. Such a resistor form with this thickness has been shown to demonstrate a better standard; deviation of resistance compared to resistors made with a thicker layer. Additionally, practical resistors made in elongated forms demonstrate better standard deviations of resistance when five bends were incorporated into the form. The resistor ends are formed by the addition of a bottom poly layer in a self aligned manner with a deposition that may already be part of the process sequence.

Abstract: Product displays are provided having planar elements suggesting three-dimensional entities, and indication product class and/or product type visible from a distance.

Abstract: An exercise machine has resilient elongate members for providing balanced resistance in the form of elongate resilient members oriented horizontally such that the intermediate portion of the elongate members contact a fulcrum of the exercise machine. The user adjusts the amount of resistance provided by capturing different combinations and numbers of resilient elongate members. A cable and pulley system ensures a long stroke so that the use can perform a wide variety of exercises in comfortable positions.

Abstract: Product displays are provided having planar elements suggesting three-dimensional entities, and indication product class and/or product type visible from a distance.

Abstract: A secure system for requesting, approving, and printing negotiable instruments operates in a web-enabled browser-based environment. Users at a remote location connect to a central server using a conventional browser on a client computer via the Internet or another network. The user provides a digital credential such as a userid/password pair for authentication. If the user is approved, a secure connection between the server and the client computer is established. The secure connection may then be used to transfer print requests from the client to the server, or to transfer approved print jobs from the server to the client using data encryption and/or compression to secure the file. Before the negotiable instruments are printed, the server obtains identifying information from the printer and verifies that the user is authorized to use the particular printer. If the user is authorized, the negotiable instrument is printed on the printer.

Abstract: A system and method for managing the installation of equipment, machines or systems. The system comprises tools that are operable to develop and manage an installation plan. The installation plan provides a timetable for the performance of installation tasks. The installation plan may be developed and managed using an information system that is accessible via a network or using a portable remote unit. The method comprises using the tools to develop and manage the installation plan.

Abstract: A system used to insulate soil, most practically in waste sites and the like, including a plurality of geoinsulation blankets and an anchoring means. Each blanket has a flexible plastic casing sealed around its perimeter with at least one air vent through it, a resilient insulation batt contained within the casing, and attachment means of the hook and loop type positioned along its perimeter to adjoin overlapping edges of blankets in the system.

Abstract: This invention deals with casings useful for fabricating articles used in insulation methods and a blanket type thermal insulation formed from such articles that can be placed on substrates to prevent exaggerated changes in temperature of the substrate. The flexibility of the blanket allows for its use on a variety of configurations of substrates.