Abstract: A method for fabrication of microscopic structures that uses a beam process, such as beam-induced decomposition of a precursor, to deposit a mask in a precise pattern and then a selective, plasma beam is applied, comprising the steps of first creating a protective mask upon surface portions of a substrate using a beam process such as an electron beam, focused ion beam (FIB), or laser process, and secondly etching unmasked substrate portions using a selective plasma beam etch process. Optionally, a third step comprising the removal of the protective mask may be performed with a second, materially oppositely selective plasma beam process.

Abstract: A cluster source is used to assist charged particle beam processing. For example, a protective layer is applied using a cluster source and a precursor gas. The large mass of the cluster and the low energy per atom or molecule in the cluster restricts damage to within a few nanometers of the surface. Fullerenes or clusters of fullerenes, bismuth, gold or Xe can be used with a precursor gas to deposit material onto a surface, or can be used with an etchant gas to etch the surface. Clusters can also be used to deposit material directly onto the surface to form a protective layer for charged particle beam processing or to provide energy to activate an etchant gas.

Abstract: A panel for connection with other panels, comprising a rectilinear base member having outer edges, a first rectilinear side member extending from one edge of the base member, the first side member having a first lip extending from an outward edge of the first side member and away from the base member, the first side member further having a second lip extending from an outward edge of the first lip and toward the base member and at an angle between about zero and 90 degrees with respect to the first lip, and a second rectilinear side member extending in substantially the same direction as the first side member, from an opposite edge of the base member, the second side member having a third lip extending toward the base member. Related structural members, enclosures, posts, spray booths and methods for assembling the same which include similar features are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable to be used in conjunction with probe-forming optics to produce an ion beam without kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple chamber container that includes a container body sealed around a peripheral edge and having an outlet. The container also includes a first peel seal having a projecting portion and a second peel seal that isolates the outlet. The second peel seal may also include a projecting portion. The first and second peel seals may be configured to define a symmetrical chamber. The chamber may include an axis of symmetry extending between the first and second projecting portions. The chamber geometry of the container ensures a correct sequential opening of the first and second peel seals.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable to be used in conjunction with probe-forming optics to produce an ion beam without kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source.

Abstract: A range controller circuit has a master counter with a recovered clock input. A sampled counter has a reference clock input. A link fault indicator logic is coupled to an output of the master counter and an output the sampled counter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the coating of surfaces of a metallic component to be formed by at least one forming operation like cold-forming, cold-forging, roll-stamping, roll-forming, deep-drawing or wire-drawing by contacting the surfaces of the metallic component before the forming operation with an aqueous composition that contains predominantly organic polymeric material whereby the aqueous composition contains at least one compound each of: A) organic film-forming polymeric material(s) selected from the group consisting of ionomeric copolymers, copolymers chemically related to ionomeric copolymers showing nearly or totally the properties of ionomeric copolymers and their corresponding monomers, comonomers, oligomers, cooligomers, polymers, blockcopolymers as well as their esters, salts and derivates, which all together are constituents of at least 80% by weight of the total organic polymeric material and whereby the total organic polymeric material has an average acid number in the range from

Abstract: A method of localized plasma processing improves processing speed and reduces work piece damage compared to charged particle beam deposition and etching. In one embodiment, a plasma jet exits a plasma generating chamber and activates a reactive gas. A jet of plasma and reactive gas impacts and processes the work piece. Because the plasma and the ions in the reactive gas can have low kinetic energy, there can be little or no surface damage. This is particularly useful for deposition processes. When it is desired to etch material, the reactive ions can be more energetic to enhance etching.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable to be used in conjunction with probe-forming optics to produce an ion beam without kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source.

Abstract: A panel for connection with other panels, comprising a rectilinear base member having outer edges, a first rectilinear side member extending from one edge of the base member, the first side member having a first lip extending from an outward edge of the first side member and away from the base member, the first side member further having a second lip extending from an outward edge of the first lip and toward the base member and at an angle between about zero and 90 degrees with respect to the first lip, and a second rectilinear side member extending in substantially the same direction as the first side member, from an opposite edge of the base member, the second side member having a third lip extending toward the base member. Related structural members, enclosures, posts, spray booths and methods for assembling the same which include similar features are provided.

Abstract: An inflation pressure indicator (100) for pneumatic tires for vehicles has a body (101) mountable on a wheel rim (149) to which a tire is fitted. A piston (122) is slidably mounted in a bore (102) in the body (101), and, at a preselected pressure, moves in the bore (102) against the compression spring (125) to a position adjacent a datum line (136) on the body (101). A tire valve (130) is fitted to the piston (122) to enable the tire to be inflated or deflated, when an air hose fitting is connected to the body (101). By selective injection moulding of the body (101) from polycarbonate, the length of the body (101) will increase with increased heat so that the indicator (100) will correctly indicate the cold tire pressure when the tire is hot.

Abstract: Metal parts, such as bolts, fasteners, and the like having improved corrosion resistance are obtained by (a) phosphating the metal part and, thereafter (b) coating the metal with an aqueous coating composition consisting essentially of: (1) a phosphating oil, (2) a siloxane which is either a polyalkylsiloxane or an alkylpolysiloxane, and (3) water.

Abstract: Metal parts, such as bolts, fasteners, and the like having improved corrosion resistance are obtained by (a) phosphating the metal part and, thereafter (b) coating the metal with an aqueous coating composition consisting essentially of: (1) a phosphating oil, (2) a siloxane which is either a polyalkylsiloxane or an alkylpolysiloxane, and (3) water.