Abstract: A delay-locked loop (DLL) of an integrated circuit (IC) with testing circuitry and a method for testing a DLL. During test mode, a phase comparator of the DLL receives a test clock in place of the reference clock and determines the phase difference between the test clock and the dock fed back to the DLL from a clock buffer tree. A variable delay element of the DLL then shifts the reference clock in time by an amount that depends on that phase difference. The variable delay element can be exercised by varying the phase of the test clock with respect to the reference clock by a known phase offset to cause the variable delay element to produce a range of delays. Whether the variable delay element is functioning properly can be determined by checking whether the phase of the test clock is aligned with the phase of the feedback clock.

Abstract: A digital source of content such as a music album includes a storage media, which could be an optical disc such as the popular compact disc (CD) format for music albums or the digital versatile disc (DVD) format that is commonly used for consumer movie releases, and a digital work that is encoded in a digital format on the storage media. Information is advantageously encoded onto the storage media as well for enabling a copy management program on a personal computer to obtain advertising content that will be displayed on the personal computer. This information preferably includes a virtual address from which the advertising content may be retrieved, which could be a location on the storage media itself or an Internet address.

Abstract: A method of operating a personal computer includes steps of determining whether a digital recordation of content that is readable by a hardware device in the personal computer is protected; and responsive to a determination that the digital recordation of content is protected, selectively limiting which software programs are permitted to access digital information from the digital recordation of content. Programs that are authorized to access the digital information may include a conversion program for converting the digital work to a compressed file format that will be stored on the hard drive of the personal computer in a format that is governed by a digital rights management protocol, secure player software that is enabled to play the digital work directly from the digital recordation of content and controlled copy software that permits copies to be made under specified licensing conditions.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a two step process for producing low sulfur olefinic naphtha boiling range product streams through nitrogen removal and selective hydrotreating.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an arrangement for the production of blow-molded hollow bodies from plastic with a blow molding machine, wherein a cooling medium can be blown via a conduit into a blow mold respectively into the hollow body for blowing up and cooling of the blow-molded hollow body. For improvement of cooling the interior of the hollow body within the blow mold, a closed conduit system is provided, in which the cooling medium circulates and is kept at an elevated pressure level and is cooled by means of a heat exchanger. Thereby, a higher yield of piece per time is realized at lower production cost. The closed cooling medium circulation system can be essentially retrofitted to all blow molding machine in order to raise efficiency.

Abstract: A system and method of marketing digital content such as audio and video works involves collecting recommendation information as to a specific digital work and a specific individual to which the digital work is being recommended. Preferably, this is accomplished by software that is provided in a second data session of a digital recordation of content, such as a CD or DVD, containing the digital work. The software gives the license holder the option to recommend one or more works on the digital recordation of content to a third party such as a friend. An Internet server receives the recommendation and contacts the third party using electronic mail, providing a unique link offering access to the recommended work on a limited basis for promotional purposes.

Abstract: A digital recordation of content such as a compact disc includes a first audio session containing a work in a first digital file format as well as a second data session containing the same work in an alternative digital file format. The second data session also includes an executable program that installs software on a personal computer that is intended to frustrate accurate digital audio extraction of information from the first audio session, while directing the computer user to the content that is provided on the second data session. The content on the second data session is preferably controlled by a digital rights management protocol in order to prevent widespread unlicensed sharing of the content.

Abstract: A representative data storage medium includes: a substrate; and a plurality of elongate, carrier molecules anchored to the substrate. Each carrier molecule carries one or more luminescent groups and is alterable between a readable conformation in which the luminescent groups carried by the molecule are able to emit radiation and an inactive conformation in which the luminescent groups carried by the molecule are inhibited from emitting radiation. A writer to and reader of the data storage medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for electronic components (1) including a coil (10), in which a distributing device (34), carrying a pay-out reel (24) on which is wound a winding wire (6), places the wire (6) in contiguous regular turns (8) onto a core (2), this method being characterised in that a flux of ionised air is forced to flow onto the coil (10) during manufacturing to remove electrostatic charges produced during the winding of the coil.

Abstract: A suction catheter for sucking body fluids at surgical operations. The catheter comprises an inner and an outer tube manufactured through a coextruding procedure and which form an integrated unit. The outside of the inner tube and/or the inside of the outer tube is provided with longitudinal profilings, which form channels between the inner and outer tube. The channels communicate with the ambient air and provide an air supply to the suction channel when the catheter opening is stopped up.

Abstract: Pyrocatechol methylcarbamate is prepared by reacting pyrocatechol carbonate with methylamine in the presence of a tertiary amine and, preferably, a solvent.

Abstract: Aromatic amines (anilines) are obtained directly or via the corresponding cycloaliphatic amines by an aminating/hydrogenating reaction of phenols with ammonia and hydrogen over a supported palladium catalyst which also contains elements from group 1b, 2b or 7b of the periodic table as well as iron, cobalt or nickel, as such or in the form of their compounds, and, preferably, an inorganic base, said catalysts also having dehydrogenating properties.

Abstract: Fluorinated anthranilic acid and anthranilonitrile, and a novel process for their preparation by reacting 2,6-difluorobenzonitrile with ammonia and, if the acid is required, hydrolyzing the resulting 6-fluoroanthranilonitrile with a basic compound.The two novel end products are valuable intermediates for the preparation of compounds which are useful for controlling various animal pests and plant pests.

Abstract: Sulfamyl halides are prepared by reacting sulfamic acids with halogen in the presence of phosphorus or of a phosphorus trihalide; the sulfamic acid can first be prepared from an isocyanate or urea and then be reacted as above in a one-vessel method.The compounds obtainable by the process of the invention are valuable starting materials for the preparation of crop protection agents, dyes and drugs.

Abstract: Amidosulfonic acids are prepared by reacting ureas with oleum of a particular composition, first at a low temperature and then at a higher temperature, in the presence of an organic solvent. The products are starting materials for the preparation of dyes and pesticides.

Abstract: A water-soluble, non-polar solvent-soluble fugitive tint for textile materials is provided having the formulaR[(ethyleneoxy).sub.n (Propyleneoxy).sub.m ].sub.xwherein R is an organic dyestuff radical, [(ethyleneoxy).sub.n (Propyleneoxy).sub.m ] is a polymer obtained by combining n moles of ethylene oxide and m moles of propylene oxide, x is from 1 to 6, and said polymer contains from about 40 to 60 mole percent ethyleneoxy units, and the product (n + m).sub.x is from 30 to about 200.

Abstract: Tint compositions for nylon having improved fugitivity properties comprising an admixture of a colorant having the general formulaR{N-[(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H].sub.2 }.sub.xwherein R is an organic dyestuff radical, x is an integer of 1 to 6, and the product of 2n times x is from about 200 to about 300, and at least 30 weight percent of a water-soluble polymeric resin. A minor effective amount of a free radical inhibitor can be incorporated into the tint compositions to retard free radical interaction between the colorant and the nylon.

Abstract: A multi-purpose kitchen appliance for performing the functions of food mixing, blending, and the grinding or chopping of food. A power unit includes a low speed and a high speed power delivery shaft at the upper end thereon which are connectable alternatively to a blender vessel or a transversely extending head including gearing to drive a pair of food mixing elements. The head for driving the mixing elements is provided with means for detachably supporting and driving other attachments such as a food grinder. The power unit rests on a base having a laterally extending portion which has a turntable supporting a bowl into which the food mixing elements extend when the transversely extending head is positioned for food mixing. The transverse head is mountable on the power unit in alternate positions so that by connecting the food grinder to the gear train in the head, the chopped food or meat may be delivered to the bowl position on the turntable.

Abstract: A multi-purpose kitchen appliance for performing the functions of food mixing, blending, and the grinding or chopping of food. A power unit includes a low speed and a high speed power delivery shaft at the upper end thereon which are connectable alternatively to a blender vessel or a transversely extending head including gearing to drive a pair of food mixing elements. The head for driving the mixing elements is provided with means for detachably supporting and driving other attachments such as a food grinder. The power unit rests on a base having a laterally extending portion which has a turntable supporting a bowl into which the food mixing elements extend when the transversely extending head is positioned for food mixing. The transverse head is mountable on the power unit in alternate positions so that by connecting the food grinder to the gear train in the head, the chopped food or meat may be delivered to the bowl position on the turntable.