Abstract: Methods for making stretch shirting fabric having fabric weight less than 175 g/m2 and fabric stretch between 15% to 45% in the weft direction are disclosed. A corespun composite elastomeric yarn is produced either (a) by low draft (2.7× or below) core-spinning of the elastomeric yarn, or (b) by pretreating the corespun composite yarn in steam or heated water at temperatures of at least 110° C. to reduce yarn power before dyeing or weaving. The shirting fabric with such corespun composite elastomeric yarn in the weft meets end-use specifications without heat-setting.

Abstract: A motion-activated valve stem light comprising a housing adapted to fit securely on a valve stem of a vehicle wheel, and a light circuit contained within the housing, the light circuit including an LED, a battery power source, a control circuit connected to the power source and the LED, and a self-contained motion switch connected to an input of the control circuit, wherein the motion switch includes a sealed case, e.g., a button cell case, having first and second conductive terminal portions, an electrical insulator between the terminal portions, and a BB or other conductive member freely movable within the case and adapted to electrically interconnect the conductive terminal portions at a plurality of spaced points within the case.

Abstract: Circular knit, elastic fabrics of at least one of single jersey, French terry, and fleece are disclosed that include a bare elastomeric material plated with spun and/or continuous filament hard yarns. The circular knit, elastic fabrics of at least one of single jersey, French terry, and fleece are manufactured by a method that does not require a dry heat setting step. The method requires drafting the bare elastomeric material no more than about 7× its original length when knitting to form the circular knit, elastic, single jersey, French terry, or fleece fabric. The method includes contacting the knit fabric with an aqueous solution under very low tension and under conditions of temperature and pressure for a period of time sufficient to substantially set the elastomeric material.

Abstract: Circular knit, elastic fabrics of at least one of single jersey, French terry, and fleece are disclosed that include a bare elastomeric material plated with spun and/or continuous filament hard yarns. The circular knit, elastic fabrics of at least one of single jersey, French terry, and fleece are manufactured by a method that does not require a dry heat setting step. The method requires drafting the bare elastomeric material no more than about 2.5× its original length when knitting to form the circular knit, elastic fabrics of at least one of single jersey, French terry, and fleece.

Abstract: Circular-knit, elastic, single-knit jersey fabric, of spun and/or continuous filament hard yarns with bare spandex plated in every course, has a cover factor in the range of 1.3 to 1.9, a basis weight from 140 to 240 g/m2, an elongation of 60% or more and low shrinkage. The circular knit, single-knit jersey fabric is produced by maintaining the draft of the spandex at or below 2× (100% elongation) and maintaining the finishing and drying temperature(s) below the spandex heat set temperature. The knit fabric meets the end-use specifications without heat setting.

Abstract: The invention includes a dyed knit, elastic fabric comprising polyethylene terephthalate and spandex. The fabric has staining grade numbers of 4.0 or higher, as measured by staining of multifiber test fabrics in AATCC Test Method 61-1996-2A, and is dyed with disperse dyes comprising azo or anthraquinone molecular groups. The invention further includes a method for making the knit fabric.

Abstract: A DRAM memory array including a temperature sensor for adjusting a refresh rate depending upon temperature. The DRAM memory array includes a plurality of memory cells, each configured to allow storage and retrieval of more than two discrete memory states. A refresh circuit is coupled to the memory array for periodically refreshing the discrete storage state of each memory cell. The temperature sensor is situated on the same semiconductor die upon which the memory array is fabricated, and generates a signal indicative of the temperature of the semiconductor die. A control circuit receives the signal from the temperature sensor and responsively generates a refresh rate signal which is provided to control the refresh rate of the refresh circuit. In one specific implementation, a ROM look-up table is coupled to the control circuit and includes a plurality of entries which indicate the desired refresh rates for particular temperatures.