Abstract: A trailer towable compact telehandler having an operator cab with an internal width greater than 700 mm and a curbside weight less than 2950 kg. Also included is a telehandler having a side-mounted engine which extends through a side wall of the chassis and under a lifting arm of the telehandler. Also included is a compact tool carrier having a reduced fore-aft dimension between an attachment plane and a principal pivot member.

Abstract: A radiation delivery system and method of operation are described. The method includes modulating a sub-beam intensity of a radiation beam generated by a radiation source across a plurality of sub-beams that subdivide a fluence field into a two-dimensional (2D) grid, and delivering a plurality of independent two-dimensional (2D) sub-beam intensity patterns from a plurality of angles while the radiation source is moved continuously.

Abstract: A radiation delivery system and method of operation are described. The method includes modulating a sub-beam intensity of a radiation beam generated by a radiation source across a plurality of sub-beams that subdivide a fluence field into a two-dimensional (2D) grid, and delivering a plurality of independent two-dimensional (2D) sub-beam intensity patterns from a plurality of angles while the radiation source is moved continuously.

Abstract: A system for delivering radiation dose, includes a gantry to move about a target to be irradiated and a radiation source mounted to the gantry and directed inward toward the target, The system further includes a collimator mounted to the gantry and in front of the radiation source, the collimator to shape a radiation beam directed at the target, wherein the collimator is to modulate a sub-beam intensity of the radiation beam across a plurality of sub-beams that subdivide a fluence field into a two-dimensional (2D) grid, and wherein a plurality of independent two-dimensional (2D) sub-beam intensity patterns are delivered from a plurality of gantry angles while the gantry moves continuously.

Abstract: A system for delivering radiation dose, includes a gantry to move about a target to be irradiated and a radiation source mounted to the gantry and directed inward toward the target, The system further includes a collimator mounted to the gantry and in front of the radiation source, the collimator to shape a radiation beam directed at the target, wherein the collimator is to modulate a sub-beam intensity of the radiation beam across a plurality of sub-beams that subdivide a fluence field into a two-dimensional (2D) grid, and wherein a plurality of independent two-dimensional (2D) sub-beam intensity patterns are delivered from a plurality of gantry angles while the gantry moves continuously.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a plurality of regions of semiconductor material forming a junction at an interface there-between, the junction including a depletion region having a width which varies spatially in at least one direction along the depletion region. Without limitation, the spatial variation in depletion region width is provided by ionised dopants having a concentration which varies spatially along said at least one direction. Alternatively, or in addition, the spatial variation in depletion region width is achieved by varying the thickness of the region(s) of semiconductor spatially along said at least one direction, for example by creating a plurality of cells within said region(s) devoid of said semiconductor material. A method of fabricating a semiconductor device comprising the step of varying the width of the depletion region spatially there-within in at least one direction along the depletion region.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a plurality of regions of semiconductor material forming a junction at an interface there-between, the junction including a depletion region having a width which varies spatially in at least one direction along the depletion region. Without limitation, the spatial variation in depletion region width is provided by ionised dopants having a concentration which varies spatially along said at least one direction. Alternatively, or in addition, the spatial variation in depletion region width is achieved by varying the thickness of the region(s) of semiconductor spatially along said at least one direction, for example by creating a plurality of cells within said region(s) devoid of said semiconductor material. A method of fabricating a semiconductor device comprising the step of varying the width of the depletion region spatially there-within in at least one direction along the depletion region.

Abstract: An ignition system for a vehicle includes an ignition port, a vehicle processor coupled to the ignition port and an engine of the vehicle and a portable ignition module. The portable ignition module includes a memory for storing data therein and a USB interface for engaging the ignition port. The portable ignition module stores a security code therein, that when transferred to the vehicle processor when the portable ignition module is inserted into the ignition port, enables operation of the vehicle. The portable ignition module includes an ignition switch and a touch screen display coupled to the ignition switch. An operator controls the vehicle by touching the touch screen display to activate the ignition switch, thereby signaling the processor to start and/or stop the engine.

Abstract: A lateral junction semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same comprising the steps of taking a semiconductor structure having a stack formed by a plurality of layers of semiconductor material arranged in a series of substantially parallel planes, the semiconductor material within a first layer having an excess of charge carriers of a first polarity at a first concentration, and selectively removing semiconductor material from the first layer to a depth which varies along a first direction substantially parallel with the planes of the layers within the structure, so as to provide a gradation of the concentration of charge carriers of first polarity within an active layer along the first direction. A photon source comprising said lateral junction semiconductor device.

Abstract: The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle. The steering column assembly includes a steering column member for supporting rotation of a steering shaft in a vehicle. The steering column assembly also includes a first electrical communication receptacle fixed relative to the steering column member. The first electrical communication receptacle receives an electronic peripheral device on the steering column member. The first electrical communication receptacle electrically connects the electronic peripheral device with a control system of the vehicle.

Abstract: A steering column assembly has a steering column with a longitudinal axis and disposable in a vehicle for tilting movement and telescoping movement. A wedge lock is engaged with the steering column and moveable between a first unlocked position and a first locked position along a first path to selectively lock the steering column with respect to the telescoping movement. A force required to move the wedge lock increases along the first path from the first unlocked position to the first locked position. A lever is pivotally engaged with the steering column about a pivot axis for rotation between an adjusting position and a locking position. The wedge lock moves from the first unlocked position to the first locked position along the first path in response to rotation of the lever from the adjusting position to the locking position. A cable assembly includes a cable with first and second ends and a sheath substantially encircling the cable.

Abstract: System, method and computer program product for recovering from a failure of a computing device. Start up of a first component of the device is monitored and a determination is made whether the first component has started successfully. If so, a second, higher level component of the device is started. Operational data received from the second component is monitored. If the operational data falls outside of an operational boundary, an action is performed on the second component to enable the second component to operate within a preferred operational boundary. If the first component does not start up successfully, a determination is made if start up of the first component is critical to operation of the second component. If so, a corrective action is performed relative to the first component and afterwards, an attempt is made to start up the second component.

Abstract: A communication system includes a remote device for communicating with a vehicle. Both the vehicle and the remote device have global positioning system (GPS) receivers for determining the location of the vehicle and remote device respectively. The remote device computes the direction, distance, and elevation difference between the remote device and the vehicle. The remote device also includes a digital compass for determining the direction the remote device is pointed. A display on the remote device shows an arrow, along with the distance and elevation difference, to guide a user to the vehicle. The remote device can also send control commands to vehicle systems and receive status data from vehicle systems.

Abstract: An information system for a vehicle includes a computer for handling informational data. This information includes vehicle data corresponding to as internet web pages and email. A primary display is connected to the computer and in a position to be viewed by a driver of the vehicle. A primary input device allows input to the computer and manipulation of the primary display. A remote communicator is also operatively connected to the computer and movable about the vehicle. The remote communicator includes a secondary display and a secondary input device for sending input to the computer and manipulating the secondary display. The secondary input device is also programmed to control the primary display for manipulating the informational data that is displayed to the driver.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of using Flt3-Ligand in hematopoietic cell transplantation procedures using nonmyeloablative conditioning regimens. This abstract is provided for the sole purpose of enabling the reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is not intended to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A collapsible steering assembly features a guide bracket for attachment to a vehicle. A steering mechanism is interconnected with the guide bracket by a steering mechanism support. A plurality of guide rods are arranged about a common collapse axis and extend in non-parallel relationship to a longitudinal axis of the steering mechanism. The guide rods support the steering mechanism for axial movement along the collapse axis in response to a predetermined collapse force on the steering mechanism.

Abstract: A collapsible steering assembly features a steering mechanism and a pedal assemble united and supported together by a support structure as a unitized module for shipping and attachment to a vehicle. The support structure supports the pedal assembly for movement beyond the fully depressed position of one of the pedal therein in response to a predetermined collapse force on the pedal.

Abstract: A method is provided that collects, analysis and graphically displays the relationship between processing jobs, files and systems within a batch environment. Job processing order is illustrated using flow charts that display dependencies between jobs and files. Dependencies exist when jobs are triggered by other jobs and/or files and by jobs that require files created by other jobs. By selecting a starting job or file, and the direction of the stream, a user can view either successor or predecessor information. In addition to flowcharts detailed information, such as run-time schedules, location, ownership, help telephone member, etc. is available about each individual job and file. The data to create the display is regularly collected from a scheduling system (such as CA7) parsed and downloaded onto a file server where it is analyzed and prepared for access by the graphic user interface over a local area network.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining an optimized radiation beam arrangement for applying radiation to a tumor target volume while minimizing radiation of a structure volume in a patient, comprising: using a computer to computationally obtain a proposed radiation beam arrangement; using the computer to computationally change the proposed radiation beam arrangement iteratively, incorporating a cost function at each iteration to approach correspondence of a CDVH associated with the proposed radiation beam arrangement to a CDVH associated with a pre-determined desired dose prescription; comparing the dose distribution to a prescribed dose for the tumor volume and surrounding tissue structures, and increasing or decreasing radiation beam intensity if the change of the proposed beam arrangement leads to a greater correspondence to the desired dose prescription to obtain an optimized radiation beam arrangement.

Abstract: Canine granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (caGM-CSF) corresponding to that found in canine serum and/or tissues, structural variants thereof, genes that encode these materials, related expression vectors and cells, recombinant methods for making caGM-CSF, and veterinary treatments therewith.