Abstract: An apparatus for removing a residue from a surface of an object located on a support region within a processing chamber is disclosed. The apparatus comprises means for performing a dual-pressure cleaning process and means for performing a rinsing process. The means for performing a dual-pressure cleaning process comprises: means for pressurizing the processing chamber to a first pressure; means for introducing a cleaning chemistry into the processing chamber; means for recirculating the cleaning chemistry within the processing chamber for a first period of time; means for increasing a pressure of the processing chamber to a second pressure; and means for recirculating the cleaning chemistry within the processing chamber for a second period of time.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a residue from a surface of an object located on a support region within a processing chamber is disclosed. The apparatus comprises means for performing a dual-pressure rinsing process and means for performing a series of decompression cycles. The means for performing a dual-pressure rinsing process comprises: means for pressurizing the processing chamber to a first pressure; means for introducing a rinsing chemistry into the processing chamber; means for recirculating the rinsing chemistry within the processing chamber for a first period of time; means for increasing a pressure of the processing chamber to a second pressure; and means for recirculating the rinsing chemistry within the processing chamber for a second period of time.

Abstract: A fluid processing assembly can be easily inserted into and removed from a rotatable centrifuge assembly.

Abstract: Image display apparatus (2) for displaying composite images, which image display apparatus (2) comprises a primary image source (4), at least one secondary image source (6), first distortion, means (12) for distorting the image geometry of the secondary image source (6) such that the image geometry of the secondary image source (6) matches that of the primary image source (4), combining means (18) for combining images from the primary image source (4) with the distorted images from the secondary image source (6), second distortion means (20) for distorting the composite images, and display means (22) for displaying the composite images.

Abstract: A pseudo Set/Reset latch circuit is configured with modified NOR or NAND gates wherein one of the series pull-up devices or pull-down devices is removed. A minimum of three pseudo Set/Reset latches may be coupled as a ring oscillator generating an output and a non-skewed complementary output. Additionally, feed-forward inverting stages may be coupled in parallel with inverting paths in the ring oscillator primary path to further increase the frequency range of the ring oscillator. The pseudo Set/Reset latch circuits and the feed-forward inverting stages may be configured with voltage controlled devices that alter the delay of the stages as a means for varying the frequency of the ring oscillator either by varying the current drive of the circuitry driving the output of the latch stages or by varying the conductance of devices coupling between the latch stages. Feedforward inverting stages may comprise pseudo latches or inverter gates.

Abstract: A method of constructing a diagnostic scenario can include intercepting at least one user input event, capturing an image of a region surrounding the user input event, and generating a diagnostic frame specifying the image and text representing attributes of the intercepted user input event.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for washing a plurality of cored lettuce heads as they are harvested in the field is disclosed. The apparatus incorporates a multi-segment hinged conveyer forming a loop, at least one support platform having an opening, at least one lettuce head guide connected to the support platform and an aqueous solution spraying system. Workers harvest lettuce heads, core the lettuce heads and then place them on the lettuce head guides which are moving along the conveyer. The lettuce heads are conveyed to an aqueous solution spraying system which washes the cored areas of the lettuce heads. The lettuce heads are then removed from the conveyer into a produce bin.

Abstract: A data processing system with a microprocessor. The microprocessor has an instruction execution pipeline including fetch and decode stages and several functional execution units. Fetch packets contain a plurality of instruction words. Execute packets include a plurality of instruction words that can be executed in parallel by two or more execution units. An execution packet can span two or more fetch packets. A predetermined bit in each instruction marks whether the next instruction is executed in parallel with the current instruction. Instructions in an execute packet are dispatched to appropriate functional execution units based on instruction type. Upon a branch into an execute packet instructions at memory addresses before the branch location are not executed in parallel with instructions following the branch location.

Abstract: A wall has a fixed support plate and a die face. A transfer housing and an air cylinder have a cylindrical rod horizontally secured to the support plate. The housing and air cylinder are laterally reciprocable upon the rod. Fingers have lower free ends for receiving a workpiece to be cold forged and delivering the workpiece to a die. The fingers have an upper follower. The follower is vertically reciprocable to move the fingers between an expanded orientation for releasing the workpiece and a contracted orientation for retaining the workpiece.

Abstract: Non-chromate solutions for treating and/or etching metals, particularly, aluminum, aluminum alloys, steel and titanium, and method of applying same wherein the solutions include either a titanate or titanium dioxide as a “drop-in replacement” for a chromium-containing compound in a metal surface etching solution that otherwise would contain chromium.

Abstract: Volatile organic compounds are removed from contaminated soil, groundwater and the like by treatment with a combination of a water soluble peroxygen compound, such as a persulfate, and a pH modifier, such as sodium carbonate.

Abstract: An improved solution for managing structured data, and in particular generating compressed data based on the structured data. A schema that defines the structure of the data is used to generate a dictionary. The dictionary includes a set of dictionary entries, each configured to generate compressed data for a corresponding pattern defined by the schema. Additional compression can be implemented based on the structured data itself. The compressed data can be communicated between systems to reduce transmission time.

Abstract: A method of treating a solid matrix containing organic contaminants is provided. The method comprises the steps of a) injecting ozone into the solid matrix for a period of time known as the pulse duration; b) interrupting the injection of ozone into the solid matrix for a period of time known as the gap duration; and c) repeating step a) at least one additional time. Gap durations of from about 2 hours to about 48 hours are disclosed. Pulse durations of from about 0.25 hours to about 8 hours are also disclosed. Recalcitrant organic contaminants are treated.

Abstract: MEMS-based, computer system, clock generation and oscillator circuits and LC-tank apparatus for use therein are provided and which are fabricated using a CMOS-compatible process. A micromachined inductor (L) and a pair of varactors (C) are developed in metal layers on a silicon substrate to realize the high quality factor LC-tank apparatus. This micromachined LC-tank apparatus is incorporated with CMOS transistor circuitry in order to realize a digital, tunable, low phase jitter, and low power clock, or time base, for synchronous integrated circuits. The synthesized clock signal can be divided down with digital circuitry from several GHz to tens of MHZ—a systemic approach that substantially improves stability as compared to the state of the art. Advanced circuit design techniques have been utilized to minimize power consumption and mitigate transistor flicker noise upconversion, thus enhancing clock stability.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lantana plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by inflorescence umbels with Red/Orange flower color. The flowers have an increased longevity, compact size, and a mounding, uniformly round plant shape.

Abstract: A work piece has an interior cylindrical component. The interior cylindrical component is composed of a beam. The beam is adapted to apply pressure to remove the work piece. An intermediate cylindrical component has four radial spaced cylindrical control arms, an interior flange and an exterior pair of semi-conical molding adapted to receive a work piece. An exterior cylinder housing is adapted to house the interior component and the intermediate component. The exterior cylinder housing has a plurality of bores and a conical recess. The conical recess is adapted to receive the molding arms of the intermediate cylindrical component.

Abstract: An apparatus for thermally cycling samples of a biological material including a thermal block assembly including a plurality of sample holders for receiving samples of biological material; a heat sink thermally coupled to the thermal block assembly, the heat sink transferring heat away from the thermal block assembly to ambient air in contact with the heat sink; a first heat source thermally coupled to the thermal block assembly to provide heat to the thermal block assembly; and a second heat source thermally coupled to the first heat source and configured to provide heat to a portion of the first heat source. The arrangement of the heat sink, first heat source and second heat source can provide substantial temperature uniformity among the plurality of sample holders. The invention also includes a method for thermally cycling samples of biological material.

Abstract: A process for the production of an 18F-labelled tracer which comprises treatment of a solid support-bound precursor of formula (I): SOLID SUPPORT-LIKER-SO2—O-TRACER (I) with 18F— to produce the labelled tracer of formula (II).

Abstract: Non-chromate solutions for treating and/or etching metals, particularly, aluminum, aluminum alloys, steel and titanium, and method of applying same wherein the solutions include either a titanate or titanium dioxide as a “drop-in replacement” for a chromium-containing compound in a metal surface etching solution that otherwise would contain chromium.

Abstract: A mounting device for securing a sink to a countertop including a mounting plate and a support member. The mounting plate has a plurality of perforations which are sufficiently large to permit seaming compound to flow therethrough. The support member includes a mounting flange and a support flange. The mounting flange is adapted to secure the support member to the mounting plate, and the support flange is adapted to contact and support the sink flange.