Abstract: A composition is provided for use with an unsaturated elastomer. The composition may include a sulfur-functional linear polyorganosiloxane. The sulfur-functional linear polyorganosiloxane may include a chemically protected sulfur group. Under certain conditions, the sulfur group may react with the unsaturated elastomer. The invention includes embodiments that may relate to methods of making and using the sulfur-functional linear polyorganosiloxane in elastomer compositions.

Abstract: A composition is provided that may include a sulfur-functional linear polyorganosiloxane. The sulfur-functional linear polyorganosiloxane may include a chemically protected sulfur group. Under certain conditions, the sulfur group may react with an unsaturated elastomer. The invention may include embodiments that relate to method of making and using the sulfur-functional linear polyorganosiloxane.

Abstract: A composition is provided that includes a cross-linkable elastomeric composition; an accelerator; and a blocked mercaptosilane. The accelerator deblocks the blocked mercaptosilane when in contact therewith. An associated method and article are provided also.

Abstract: A technique for improving scalability and portability of a storage management system is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a storage management system operatively coupled to a storage system. The storage management system may comprise a plurality of processor modules, wherein each processor module is capable of intercepting write commands directed to the storage system, backing up data associated with the write commands, and generating metadata having timestamps for the backup data. The storage management system may also comprise one or more indexing modules that create one or more indexing tables for the backup data based on the metadata, wherein the one or more indexing modules are in communication with the processor modules and the storage system.

Abstract: A technique for timeline compression in a data store is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for timeline compression in a storage system, wherein digital content of the storage system is backed up to enable restoration of the digital content to one or more points in a timeline. The method may comprise selecting a time interval in the timeline. The method may also comprise identifying one or more sets of backup data recorded for the selected time interval, wherein the identified one or more sets of backup data represent at least a portion of old data overwritten during the selected time interval. The method may further comprise discarding other backup data recorded for the selected time interval, thereby reducing a granularity level of the timeline in the selected time interval.

Abstract: Techniques for time-dependent storage management with a portable application programming interface are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for time-dependent storage management. The method may comprise interfacing with a host and a storage system having one or more storage devices. The method may also comprise intercepting all write commands that the host issues to the storage system. The method may additionally comprise performing a copy-on-write operation for each intercepted write command, wherein copy-on-write data and metadata associated with each intercepted write command are recorded, the metadata including at least a timestamp associated with each intercepted write command.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the production of hydrogen and oxygen within an electrolysis cell having a coated anode such that these gases can be added to the fuel source (fossil fuel and/or alternative fuels) of a combustion engine system as a supplement for said fuel source(s) for increased performance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus according to the present invention enable wafer chips to be configured with a single power on and off sequence and further enable a chip parameter to be adjusted during a wafer test without utilizing that sequence. In particular, each wafer chip under test is assigned a unique programmable identification. Once each chip has been assigned a corresponding identification, the chips may each be individually accessible by that identification to provide parameter values to chip registers to configure that chip. The configured chips may be subsequently tested in parallel to evaluate the parameter settings. In addition, the present invention enables chips to share data I/O pins or lines, thereby reducing the quantity of testing machine pins utilized for each chip and enabling a greater quantity of chips to be tested in a parallel fashion.

Abstract: A programmable activate-precharge cycle are provided for a DRAM device. Activate and precharge signals associated with the activate-precharge cycle are generated on the basis of the programmed rate and precharge time with respect to an internal clock of the DRAM device. The activate and precharge signals are coupled to wordlines of the DRAM device, and switched from one wordline to another under internal or external control. One or more functions of the DRAM device are tested while the activate and precharge signals are coupled to wordline. The manner in which switching the activate and precharge signals from one wordline to another wordline is configured depending on the type of testing to be conducted.

Abstract: A portable basketball assembly cooperative with standard, square 1¼? or 2? trailer hitches, which can be mounted onto any vehicles. The assembly may be compacted for storage/transport, or unfolded and telescoped to a desired playing height. The assembly features a base support member that slides into the trailer hitch, an attached device for fastening the assembly to the trailer hitch, a gear for adjusting diagonal angle of the pole, a telescoping pole consisting of four pole-sections, a gear located at the top of the pole for adjusting the angle of the backboard, and a support member that is located at the top of the pole which is connected to the backboard and rim assembly. The rim is hinged to the backboard and can be folded toward the backboard. The backboard itself is hinged by the upper support member to the basketball pole, and can also be folded towards the pole for storage/transport.

Abstract: A memory device and methods to exploit extra or dummy wordlines in the memory device, wherein the extra wordlines are not part of a main memory area of the memory device but, when activated, connect their attached memory cells to the bitlines of the main memory area. The extra wordlines are connected to a voltage in such a manner so as to simulate a floating wordline condition. Associated with each extra wordline is a driver circuit that connects the extra wordline to a voltage to allow it to charge up to the voltage, and subsequently disconnects the wordline from the voltage to allow it to float. While the extra wordline is floating, measurements may be made on the memory device to gather data useful for testing production memory chips for floating wordline conditions. According to another aspect, one or more extra wordlines may be activated to connect its attached memory cells to bitlines, thereby increasing the capacitance on the bitlines.

Abstract: A memory device and methods to exploit extra or dummy wordlines in the memory device, wherein the extra wordlines are not part of a main memory area of the memory device but, when activated, connect their attached memory cells to the bitlines of the main memory area. The extra wordlines are connected to a voltage in such a manner so as to simulate a floating wordline condition. Associated with each extra wordline is a driver circuit that connects the extra wordline to a voltage to allow it to charge up to the voltage, and subsequently disconnects the wordline from the voltage to allow it to float. While the extra wordline is floating, measurements may be made on the memory device to gather data useful for testing production memory chips for floating wordline conditions. According to another aspect, one or more extra wordlines may be activated to connect its attached memory cells to bitlines, thereby increasing the capacitance on the bitlines.

Abstract: A memory device and methods to exploit extra or dummy wordlines in the memory device, wherein the extra wordlines are not part of a main memory area of the memory device but, when activated, connect their attached memory cells to the bitlines of the main memory area. The extra wordlines are connected to a voltage in such a manner so as to simulate a floating wordline condition. Associated with each extra wordline is a driver circuit that connects the extra wordline to a voltage to allow it to charge up to the voltage, and subsequently disconnects the wordline from the voltage to allow it to float. While the extra wordline is floating, measurements may be made on the memory device to gather data useful for testing production memory chips for floating wordline conditions. According to another aspect, one or more extra wordlines may be activated to connect its attached memory cells to bitlines, thereby increasing the capacitance on the bitlines.

Abstract: A rack and pinion gear train actuator for a pintle valve. A motor shaft has a pinion gear that engages a large reduction gear having an integral hub gear. The hub gear is a planet gear for a ring gear segment that pivots on a shaft and includes a pinion gear segment that engages a linear rack. The rack is attached to a valve pintle shaft, causing the valve to be opened and closed in response to rotation of the motor shaft. The pintle shaft, return spring, rack, and gears are all assemblable by slip fit. The actuator has a high actuation force, a fast response time, and compact design by virtue of a rack and internal gearing. The stroke of the rack may be changed for use with pintle valves having differing strokes by varying the angle through which the motor operates.

Abstract: A motorized cam actuator for linear actuation of an apparatus. An actuating motor shaft is fitted with a bushing having first and second opposed flats and a threaded portion at an outer end thereof. With the motor mounted to a pedestal, the bushing is rotated on the shaft to a predetermined angular position such that assembly stack up is cancelled. The bushing is then fixed to the shaft by welding. A cam with a central opening is mounted onto the bushing, the opening having flats for mating with the flats on the bushing. The cam is mounted onto the bushing and is secured thereto by a nut. This arrangement eliminates any relative motion between the bushing and the motor shaft and prevents stress on the weld joint from reaching failure levels.

Abstract: The disclosed technology facilitates recovery from storage-related failures by checkpointing copy-on-write operation sequences. An operation sequence incorporating such checkpoints into a copy-on-write can include the following: receive a write request that identifies payload data to be written to a first data store, read original data associated with the first data store, copy the original data to a second data store, record transactional information associated with the write request, generate a first checkpoint to confirm the successful recordation of the transactional information and the successful copying of the original data to the second data store, write the payload data to the first data store, acknowledge a successful completion of the copy-on-write operation sequence, and generate a second checkpoint that confirms the successful completion of such operation sequence. The first and second checkpoints are used to form a pre-failure representation of one or more storage units (or parts thereof).

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for killing or knocking down pests selected from the group consisting of cockroaches, ants, bristletails, wasps, hornets, crickets, earwigs, centipedes, scorpions, sowbugs, pillbugs, and spiders. One sprays the pest directly with a solution that is at least 2.8% ester of a polyol (such as sucrose octanoate or sorbitol octanoate). The formulation is designed for use in kitchens, pantries and other areas of the home in which food items may be present. Spray bottle assemblies are also disclosed for delivering the material to the target pest in a desirable manner.

Abstract: An entertainment management system for the gaming industry provides real-time multi-site, slot accounting, player tracking, cage credit and vault, sports book data collection, and table game accounting.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system.