Abstract: An optical component and method for manufacturing the comprising is disclosed that comprises an IR transmissive substrate. The substrate is coated with an IR transmissive adhesive, comprising hydrogenated amorphous silicon nitride film (a-SiN:H). The adhesive is coated with a top laminate, whereby the optical component obtains a predetermined shape.

Abstract: An apparatus that generates at least one plasma that is stable and adjustable in real time. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes multiple plasma sources that can either be “tuned” in real time to generate plasmas that are similar to each other or, conversely, “detuned” to generate dissimilar plasmas. The apparatus may be sued to provide plasma treatment—such as, but not limited to, coating, etching and activation for an article. The invention also provides a plasma source in which operating parameters are adjustable in real time. Methods of providing such plasmas and treating an article using such plasmas are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming a hydrogenated amorphous germanium carbon (a-Gecx:H) film on a surface of an infrared (IR) transmissive material such as a chalcogenide is provided. The method includes positioning an IR transmissive material in a reactor chamber of a parallel plate plasma reactor and thereafter depositing a hydrogenated amorphous germanium carbon (a-GeCx:H) film on a surface of the IR transmissive material. The depositing is performed at a substrate temperature of about 130 ° C. or less and in the presence of a plasma which is derived from a gas mixture including a source of germanium, an inert gas, and optionally hydrogen. Optical transmissive components, such as IR sensors and windows, that have improved abrasion-resistance are also provided.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of handling of I/O scans to multiple logical unit numbers used to identify individual peripheral devices on a small computer system interface, wherein a peripheral device, upon receiving an inquiry command, checks whether a write/read I/O command is outstanding, if a write/read I/O command is outstanding, sets a delay flag delaying said peripheral device for a predetermined period of time; on expiry of said delay time, initiates a data transfer with the host device.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for affecting recovery from an inappropriate message received on a SCSI bus, immediately after a data transfer phase. Where a message parity error message is received by a SCSI peripheral device immediately after a data transfer phase, or interrupting a data transfer phase, the peripheral device recognizes the message parity error message as a no-operation message, and re-initiates a full data transfer from the host device.

Abstract: Chemical vapor deposition is performed using a plurality of expanding thermal plasma generating means to produce a coating on a substrate, such as a thermoplastic and especially a polycarbonate substrate. The substrate is preferably moved past the generating means. Included are methods which coat both sides of the substrate or which employ multiple sets of generating means, either in a single deposition chamber or in a plurality of chambers for deposition of successive coatings. The substrate surfaces spaced from the axes of the generating means are preferably heated to promote coating uniformity.

Abstract: A device for determining the photon energy E1 and direction cone angle of incident gamma ray includes a radiation detector for receiving an incident gamma ray having an unknown photon energy E1 and an unknown direction and for scattering the gamma ray with two Compton scattering interactions and a subsequent scattering or absorption interaction. The detector provides three outputs, each output corresponding to one of the Compton scattering and the subsequent scattering or absorption interactions, to a processor, which is programmed to calculate the photon energy E1 and direction cone angle of the incident gamma ray based on these outputs.

Abstract: Chemical vapor deposition is performed using a plurality of expanding thermal plasma generating means to produce a coating on a substrate, such as a thermoplastic and especially a polycarbonate substrate. The substrate is preferably moved past the generating means. Included are methods which coat both sides of the substrate or which employ multiple sets of generating means, either in a single deposition chamber or in a plurality of chambers for deposition of successive coatings. The substrate surfaces spaced from the axes of the generating means are preferably heated to promote coating uniformity.

Abstract: A device for determining the photon energy E1 and direction cone angle of incident gamma ray includes a radiation detector for receiving an incident gamma ray having an unknown photon energy E1 and an unknown direction and for scattering the gamma ray with two Compton scattering interactions and a subsequent scattering or absorption interaction. The detector provides three outputs, each output corresponding to one of the Compton scattering and the subsequent scattering or absorption interactions, to a processor, which is programmed to calculate the photon energy E1 and direction cone angle of the incident gamma ray based on these outputs.

Abstract: Absorbent devices, and more particularly toilet-disposable absorbent devices that are worn interlabially by female wearers for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, are disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device of the present invention comprises a central absorbent portion and preferably a pair of flexible extensions joined to the central absorbent portion. The main absorbent portion comprises an upper portion, and a lower portion opposed to the upper portion. In use, the upper portion is positioned furthest inward into the space between the wearer's labia majora. The pair of flexible extensions extends downwardly and laterally outward from the upper portion of the main absorbent portion, and preferably is capable of maintaining contact with the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia majora when the wearer's body goes through a range of motions, including squatting.

Abstract: A golf shoe spike tool used for installing or removing golf spikes made of polyurethane or similar material. The tool has a handle, a head and shaft between the head and handle. The head has a plurality of teeth with engage a spike. Through rotational force, the spike is installed or removed from a golf.

Abstract: Absorbent devices, and more particularly toilet-disposable absorbent devices that are worn interlabially by female wearers for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, are disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device of the present invention comprises a central absorbent portion and preferably a pair of flexible extensions joined to the central absorbent portion. The main absorbent portion comprises an upper portion, and a lower portion opposed to the upper portion. In use, the upper portion is positioned furthest inward into the space between the wearer's labia majora. The pair of flexible extensions extends downwardly and laterally outward from the upper portion of the main absorbent portion, and preferably is capable of maintaining contact with the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia majora when the wearer's body goes through a range of motions, including squatting.

Abstract: An electromagnetic peening apparatus includes a first electromagnetic coil having a first face configured to conform to a first surface of a workpiece, and a second electromagnetic coil having a second face configured to conform to a second surface of the workpiece. A carriage positions the first and second coils in abutting contact with the workpiece at respective first and second faces and surfaces. A power supply powers the coils to produce electromagnetic force therein to plastically deform the workpiece at the first and second surfaces to effect a compressive layer therein.

Abstract: Absorbent devices, and more particularly toilet-disposable absorbent devices that are worn interlabially by female wearers for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, are disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device of the present invention comprises a central absorbent portion and preferably a pair of flexible extensions joined to the central absorbent portion. The main absorbent portion comprises an upper portion, and a lower portion opposed to the upper portion. In use, the upper portion is positioned furthest inward into the space between the wearer's labia majora. The pair of flexible extensions extends downwardly and laterally outward from the upper portion of the main absorbent portion, and preferably is capable of maintaining contact with the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia majora when the wearer's body goes through a range of motions, including squatting.

Abstract: Foil used in the manufacture of superconductor material is cleaned using a mechanical abrasive pad that produces longitudinal hills and valleys or elliptical swirls on the surface of both sides of the foil to yield high quality and uniform superconductors.

Abstract: In a rolling loop motion picture apparatus, such as a projector or camera, the movie film is pressed against a film supporting surface disposed within a light path. In order to be cleaned, the film supporting surface is moved out of the light path to an inoperative position opposite a sheet of material formed of an inert polyurethane material to which particulate contaminants adhere. The sheet is moved into contact with the film supporting surface, whereby the particulate contaminants adhere to the sheet. Then the sheet is retracted from the film supporting surface, along with the particulate contaminants. The film is guided between fixed and movable guide surfaces. The movable guide surface is spring-biased downwardly against the top edge of the film and is constrained against horizontal movement.

Abstract: Foils used to manufacture superconductor materials can effectively be cleaned by heat treatment prior to anodization and further processing steps. The heat treatment can be in conjunction with other cleaning processes or separate.

Abstract: The solid-liquid diffusion process used to form triniobium tin superconductor is improved by oxidizing the tin coated niobium substrate with an oxide layer on the surface of the tin coat after tin dipping. The oxide layer can be added to the tin coat by passing the tin coated niobium substrate through an oxidizing chamber before the reaction anneal step, by adding oxygen to the reaction anneal furnace with argon or helium, by adding oxygen to the cooling tower immediately after the tin dipping process, or by controlling the exit temperature of the tin coated substrate from the tin dip in room atmosphere conditions.

Abstract: A method for making triniobium tin foil is disclosed where the niobium-based foil with an oxide layer is passed continuously at a set speed into an enclosed chamber. The enclosed chamber has an inert atmosphere which is substantially oxygen free. Upon entering the chamber, the foil passes through a decomposition anneal furnace, a low temperature tin dip, and then a high temperature reaction anneal furnace before exiting the chamber as triniobium tin foil.