Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carrier tape having pockets for carrying electronic components. The carrier tape includes a longitudinally extending elevated central portion having a plurality of pockets formed therein and two side portions, each side portion disposed on opposite sides of the elevated central portion and extending longitudinally therewith, wherein each side portion is attached to the elevated central portion by an inclined portion such that the central portion is higher than the side portions when disposed in a flat configuration.

Abstract: A method for use in counterparty credit risk management systems and products to determine or calculate potential future exposure (PFE) for exotic financial investment products including some derivative products. In the method, Monte Carlo simulation is used to generate PFE scenarios. Because PFE calculations can be quite computationally demanding when the pricing model also uses Monte Carlo simulation, the method uses least squares regression with a state space sampling approach as part of the PFE determination process. Using regressions for PFE calculations may generate new or additional challenges, and the method, and systems implementing the method, include tools or processes to address these regression-related issues. Testing of the method was performed using examples of exotic interest rate products, and the numerical results are presented in the disclosure.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to methods for the synthesis of [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) and fullerene derivatives in a yield of at least 40%.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to methods for the synthesis of [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) and fullerene derivatives in a yield of at least 40%.

Abstract: Aligned multi-walled carbon nanotubes were grown on both sides of a metallic or metal-coated substrate by water vapor-assisted chemical vapor deposition. Aligned carbon nanotube films of thickness ranging from 1 ?m to over 100 ?m were obtained. By manipulating various operating factors—position of substrate in the reactor, amount of water vapor, amount of catalyst, reactor temperature, and growth time, the morphology and thickness of these carbon nanotube films could be adjusted.

Abstract: A retractable writing instrument has a push-to-extend, push-to-retract operating mechanism assembled for life as a single module which is removeable from a body of the writing instrument. A prehensile member is connected to the operating mechanism and is moveable axially for displacing the writing tip of the cartridge between its extended and retracted positions. The prehensile member has resilient parts adapted for grasping the end of the cartridge inserted through an aperture in the operating mechanism module and pressed into a cavity in the prehensile member, thereby allowing users to readily replace the cartridge without the risk of releasing small easily-lost components of the operating mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method for preparing an aqueous dispersion of ?-Fe2O3 nanoparticles. The method includes grinding an iron (II) hydrated salt, an iron (III) hydrated salt, an inorganic salt, and alkali hydroxide in a grinding or milling machine. The inorganic salt may be a salt matrix that prevents growth and aggregation of the synthesized nanoparticles. The aqueous dispersion of ?-Fe2O3 nanoparticles may optionally be hydrothermally treated to become an aqueous dispersion of ?-Fe2O3 nanoparticles. Also disclosed is a method for preparing an mixture of ?-Fe2O3 nanoparticles and ?-Fe2O3 nanoparticles, in which at least an iron (III) hydrated salt, an inorganic salt, and alkali hydroxide are ground in a grinding or milling machine. Uses for the nanoparticles include: a magnetic resonance image contrast agent, a color print ink, an artificial tanning pigment, a photocatalyst for degradation of organic dye, a red pigment, an adsorbent for waste water treatment, a catalyst support, and a catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for simultaneously separating two highly pure fullerenes from a mixture of fullerenes via crystallization, by (i) adjusting the amount of solvent in the mixture fed to a first crystallizer to obtain a phase equilibrium behavior so a first fullerene component of the two fullerenes, in the form of pure crystal, solid solution crystal, or solvate crystal is obtained; (ii) adjusting the amount of solvent in another mixture fed to a second crystallizer, operating at a temperature different from the first crystallizer, to obtain a phase equilibrium behavior so a second fullerene component of the two fullerenes, in the form of pure crystal, solid solution crystal, or solvate crystal is obtained; and additionally (iii) purifying the solid solution or the solvate into highly pure fullerene, when the solid product from the crystallizers is in the form of solid solution or solvate.

Abstract: A retractable writing instrument has a push-to-extend, push-to-retract operating mechanism assembled for life as a single module which is removeable from a body of the writing instrument. A prehensile member is connected to the operating mechanism and is moveable axially for displacing the writing tip of the cartridge between its extended and retracted positions. The prehensile member has resilient parts adapted for grasping the end of the cartridge inserted through an aperture in the operating mechanism module and pressed into a cavity in the prehensile member, thereby allowing users to readily replace the cartridge without the risk of releasing small easily-lost components of the operating mechanism.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for integrated circuit recovery testing using simulation checkpoints is provided. The method includes executing an error injection test on an integrated circuit that includes a plurality of domains and latches. The error injection test includes injecting an error into one of the domains, clock stopping the domain with the error, performing fencing between the domain with the error and the other domains, and quiescing the other domains. A checkpoint is created of a state of the integrated circuit after the clock stopping, fencing and quiescing have been completed. A mainlines test of the integrated circuit is executed. The mainline test includes applying the checkpoint to the integrated circuit, and performing a recovery reset of the stopped domain. It is determined if the mainline test executed correctly and the results of the determining are output.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a time- and energy-saving paste-state mechanochemical process to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles. Our nanoparticles are small, have abundant surface hydroxyl groups and exhibit excellent UV blocking characteristics. One embodiment involves a process for preparing zinc oxide nanoparticles comprising grinding, milling, or a combination thereof a mixture comprising (a) at least one zinc salt, (b) at least one additional inorganic salt, and (c) at least one alkali hydroxide compound.

Abstract: A dynamic arbitration controller includes components for reading current state information as well as records of known arbitration states which may cause a deadlock condition, comparing the current state to the records of known arbitration states and resolving deadlock conditions during arbitration. The dynamic arbitration controller may include circuits for storing and retrieving information related to the arbitration. The dynamic arbitration controller may be implemented as a circuit design or as a computer program product stored on machine readable media.

Abstract: A seamless hat and a method manufacturing in which cloth material is cut to form cut-out pieces having specific pattern outlines, then, after affixing superimposed edges of the cut-out pieces, then fixedly joined by ultrasonic or high frequency equipment is used to administer bonding processing. The current invention is not limited to the type of hat or specific type of materials. The preferred embodiment of the current invention involves producing highly ventilated piece of headwear. Additionally, said invention may be unnoticeably light weight to the wearer for entirely more comfortable experience.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel soy isoflavone product with high purities and strong biological activities and the method of producing the same from natural soybeans, soybean materials (i.e. tofu dregs, soy molasses) and other plant sources. The method includes three steps consisting of extraction with an organic solvent, hydrolysis using an acid and crystallization using an antisolvent. The procedure is very simple and thus can be easily adapted for large-scale manufacturing. Moreover, the procedure is able to produce a high yield of total isoflavones at a lower cost. HPLC analysis and E-Screen bioassay reveal that the obtained product not only contains a high content of isoflavone aglycones by weight of dry matter but also exhibits strong estrogenic activity toward human cells. Therefore, the product should be efficacious for relieving menopausal symptoms and other estrogen-deficient diseases and can be used in health care supplements or as additives for foods, beverages or cosmetics.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for integrated circuit recovery testing using simulation checkpoints is provided. The method includes executing an error injection test on an integrated circuit that includes a plurality of domains and latches. The error injection test includes injecting an error into one of the domains, clock stopping the domain with the error, performing fencing between the domain with the error and the other domains, and quiescing the other domains. A checkpoint is created of a state of the integrated circuit after the clock stopping, fencing and quiescing have been completed. A mainlines test of the integrated circuit is executed. The mainline test includes applying the checkpoint to the integrated circuit, and performing a recovery reset of the stopped domain. It is determined if the mainline test executed correctly and the results of the determining are output.