Abstract: A method and system for forming a thermoelement for a thermoelectric cooler is provided. In one embodiment a substrate having a plurality of pointed tips covered by a metallic layer is formed. Portions of the metallic layer are covered by an insulator and other portions of the metallic layer are exposed. Next, a patterned layer of thermoelectric material is formed by depositions extending from the exposed portions of the metallic layer in the presence of a deposition mask. Finally, a metallic layer is formed to selectively contact the patterned layer of thermoelectric material.

Abstract: A scanning heat flow probe for making quantitative measurements of heat flow through a device under test is provided. In one embodiment the scanning heat flow probe includes an electric current conductor in a cantilever beam connected to a probe tip and coupled to two voltmeter leads. The probe also includes two thermocouple junctions in the cantilever beam electrically isolated from the electric current conductor and the two voltmeter leads. Heat flow is derived quantitatively using only voltage and current measurements. In other forms, the invention relates to the calibration of scanning heat flow probes through a method involving interconnected probes, and relates to the minimization of heat flow measurement uncertainty by probe structure design practices.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1-arylpyrazole oxime derivatives, of general formula (I) or (I bis) 1

Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming an alignment layer for use in a liquid crystal cell layer for use in a liquid crystal cell using an ion beam source that includes the steps of: (1) providing a substrate having a surface; (2) providing an ion beam source that emanates an ion beam; (3) providing a mask layer disposed between the substrate surface and the ion beam source. The mask layer has at least two openings disposed between the ion beam source and the substrate surface. The shape and position of the openings reduce the irregularity of the beam exposure in a border region on the surface of the substrate resulting from the ion beam source. The present invention may be used in conjunction with substrate treatment using multiple sweeps with a single ion beam source, or with a substrate treatment using a single sweep with multiple ion beam sources. Also disclosed is an apparatus for practicing the disclosed method.

Abstract: A scanning heat flow probe for making quantitative measurements of heat flow through a device under test is provided. In one embodiment the scanning heat flow probe includes an electric current conductor in a cantilever beam connected to a probe tip and coupled to two voltmeter leads. The probe also includes two thermocouple junctions in the cantilever beam electrically isolated from the electric current conductor and the two voltmeter leads. Heat flow is derived quantitatively using only voltage and current measurements. In other forms, the invention relates to the calibration of scanning heat flow probes through a method involving interconnected probes, and relates to the minimization of heat flow measurement uncertainty by probe structure design practices.

Abstract: A method and system for forming a thermoelement for a thermoelectric cooler is provided. In one embodiment a substrate having a plurality of pointed tips covered by a metallic layer is formed. Portions of the metallic layer are covered by an insulator and other portions of the metallic layer are exposed. Next, a patterned layer of thermoelectric material is formed by depositions extending from the exposed portions of the metallic layer in the presence of a deposition mask. Finally, a metallic layer is formed to selectively contact the patterned layer of thermoelectric material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming an alignment layer for use in a liquid crystal display cell. The present invention includes a method of determining ion beam source operation parameters to provide a twist angle that is less than a predetermined maximum twist angle. The present invention also discloses a method for forming an improved liquid crystal display cell and an improved liquid crystal display.

Abstract: A method for increasing the rate of thermal inactivation of a pathogen in a nutriment by contacting the nutriment with an acidulant. A method for extending case shelf-life of a nutriment by contacting the nutriment with an acidulant. The acidulant can be: (a) an acidic, or low pH, solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”); (b) a highly acidic metalated mixture of inorganic acid (“HAMMIA”); (c) a highly acidic metalated organic acid (“HAMO”); (d) a mixture of the above; or (e) an adduct of each of the above. The nutriment can be an animal product, a plant product, a beverage, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: According to the invention, an apparatus and method are disclosed for requesting and providing enhanced InfiniBand connectivity configurations.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for archiving information from a plurality of web servers by specifying at least one topic to be searched, searching the plurality of web servers so as to locate information associated with the at least one topic to be searched and retrieving the located information from at least one of the plurality of web servers. The retrieved information is archived so as to allow subsequent retrieval of the archived information independent of the plurality of web servers. This process is then periodically repeated so as to provide a history of information associated with the at least one topic. Systems are also provided including servlets for searching and archiving information on a user specified topic.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1-arylpyrazole oxime derivatives, of general formula (I) or (I bis) These compounds are found to be generally safe systemic insecticides for control of arthropod, nematode, helminth or protozoan pests including compositions and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: An aero-engine is provided with an integrated switched reluctance generator permanently connected to the low speed spool of the engine such that “windmilling” of the engine enables the generator to be turned if the engine suffers a flame out. The generator is driven by a step up gearbox so as to provide reasonable electrical output, say 25 kW, during flameout whilst keeping the generator weight down.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are discussed for distributing workload between a plurality of servers. A plurality of requests are received over a first connection. The plurality of requests are parsed to determine application layer information associated with each of the plurality of requests. Destination servers are selected for each of the plurality of requests based on the determined application layer information. The plurality of requests are distributed to the selected destination servers over a plurality of second connections associated with each of the destination servers.

Abstract: A data processing system for accessing a host computer. A smart card is detected at the data processing system, which in turn queries the smart card for an indication of a location of user information. A secure channel is established with the location of user information. User information is retrieved associated with the smart card from the location. A connection is established to the host computer with the user information. Key to this invention is the ability to use this infrastructure for authentication when a smart card cannot be used at the data processing system.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel arylpyrazoles of the formula (I): wherein R1, R3, R7, R14, R15, R16, and R17 are as defined in the description, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1-arylpyrazole oxime derivatives, of general formula (I) or (I bis) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1-arylpyrazole oxime derivatives, of general formula (I) or (I bis) These compounds are found to be generally safe systemic insecticides for control of arthropod, nematode, helminth or protozoan pests including compositions and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming an alignment layer for use in a liquid crystal cell layer for use in a liquid crystal cell using an ion beam source that includes the steps of: (1) providing a substrate having a surface; (2) providing an ion beam source that emanates an ion beam; (3) providing a mask layer disposed between the substrate surface and the ion beam source. The mask layer has at least two openings disposed between the ion beam source and the substrate surface. The shape and position of the openings reduce the irregularity of the beam exposure in a border region on the surface of the substrate resulting from the ion beam source. The present invention may be used in conjunction with substrate treatment using multiple sweeps with a single ion beam source, or with a substrate treatment using a single sweep with multiple ion beam sources. Also disclosed is an apparatus for practicing the disclosed method.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming an alignment layer for use in a liquid crystal cell layer for use in a liquid crystal cell using an ion beam source that includes the steps of: (1) providing a substrate having a surface; (2) providing an ion beam source that emanates an ion beam; (3) providing a mask layer disposed between the substrate surface and the ion beam source. The mask layer has at least two openings disposed between the ion beam source and the substrate surface. The shape and position of the openings reduce the irregularity of the beam exposure in a border region on the surface of the substrate resulting from the ion beam source. The present invention may be used in conjunction with substrate treatment using multiple sweeps with a single ion beam source, or with a substrate treatment using a single sweep with multiple ion beam sources. Also disclosed is an apparatus for practicing the disclosed method.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel arylpyrazoles of the formula (I): wherein R1, R3, R7, R14, R15, R16 and R17 are as defined in the description, and to their use as pesticides.