Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling blood pressure via electrical stimulation of the heart are disclosed. Embodiments may include at least two different stimulation patterns, each configured to reduce blood pressure to a different degree, and may alternate between stimulation patterns based on the need of a patient, for example, alternating between day and night or between periods of strenuous and light activity. Some embodiments may take advantage of a slow baroreflex response that occurs after treatment is stopped, suspending treatment for extended periods, and then resuming treatment before blood pressure levels reach pretreatment values. Embodiments may control blood pressure by controlling atrial pressure and atrial stretch.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for coordinating multiple software component deployments, upgrades, or migrations simultaneously or individually across a multiple-location/cloud platform. The system includes an application gateway router that routes incoming API requests based on an identifier in headers of the request that is associated with a swimlane construct, the swimlane containing multiple software components. By associating a swimlane's possible destinations with a timestamp or time range indicating when they are in effect, all of the components in the swimlane can be simultaneously upgraded or migrated by changing the API endpoint to which requests will be forwarded, with zero downtime. This solution is technology-, platform-, and cloud-agnostic and can be extended and applied to any organization using software.

Abstract: As etching processes become more aggressive, increased etch resistivity of the hard mask is desirable. Methods of modulating the etch rate of the mask and optionally the underlying material are disclosed. An etch rate modifying species is implanted into the hard mask after the mask etching process is completed. This etch rate modifying species increases the difference between the etch rate of the mask and the etch rate of the underlying material to help preserve the integrity of the mask during a subsequent etching process. In some embodiments, the etch rate of the mask is decreased by the etch rate modifying species. In certain embodiments, the etch rate of the underlying material is increased by the etch rate modifying species.

Abstract: As etching processes become more aggressive, increased etch resistivity of the hard mask is desirable. Methods of modulating the etch rate of the mask and optionally the underlying material are disclosed. An etch rate modifying species is implanted into the hard mask after the mask etching process is completed. This etch rate modifying species increases the difference between the etch rate of the mask and the etch rate of the underlying material to help preserve the integrity of the mask during a subsequent etching process. In some embodiments, the etch rate of the mask is decreased by the etch rate modifying species. In certain embodiments, the etch rate of the underlying material is increased by the etch rate modifying species.

Abstract: As etching processes become more aggressive, increased etch resistivity of the hard mask is desirable. Methods of modulating the etch rate of the mask and optionally the underlying material are disclosed. An etch rate modifying species is implanted into the hard mask after the mask etching process is completed. This etch rate modifying species increases the difference between the etch rate of the mask and the etch rate of the underlying material to help preserve the integrity of the mask during a subsequent etching process. In some embodiments, the etch rate of the mask is decreased by the etch rate modifying species. In certain embodiments, the etch rate of the underlying material is increased by the etch rate modifying species.

Abstract: A cooled gear housing includes a first casing section and a second casing section joined together to define an internal volume of the gear housing assembly. A heat conducting membrane is arranged within the gear housing assembly to hydraulically separate a first portion of the internal volume from a second portion of the internal volume. Two or more meshed gears are located within the first portion of the internal volume. Coolant inlet and outlet ports are arranged on one of the casing sections, and are in fluid communication with the second portion of the internal volume.

Abstract: As etching processes become more aggressive, increased etch resistivity of the hard mask is desirable. Methods of modulating the etch rate of the mask and optionally the underlying material are disclosed. An etch rate modifying species is implanted into the hard mask after the mask etching process is completed. This etch rate modifying species increases the difference between the etch rate of the mask and the etch rate of the underlying material to help preserve the integrity of the mask during a subsequent etching process. In some embodiments, the etch rate of the mask is decreased by the etch rate modifying species. In certain embodiments, the etch rate of the underlying material is increased by the etch rate modifying species.

Abstract: Methods of processing a workpiece are disclosed. Variability of the critical dimension of semiconductor structures may be affected by the critical dimension of the patterned mask. Ions may be implanted into the patterned mask to change the critical dimension. The ions may be implanted in accordance with an ion implant map, which determines an appropriate dose, energy and type based on the measured critical dimension of the patterned mask at a plurality of locations.

Abstract: Methods of processing a workpiece are disclosed. Variability of the critical dimension of semiconductor structures may be affected by the critical dimension of the patterned mask. Ions may be implanted into the patterned mask to change the critical dimension. The ions may be implanted in accordance with an ion implant map, which determines an appropriate dose, energy and type based on the measured critical dimension of the patterned mask at a plurality of locations.

Abstract: A cooled gear housing includes a first casing section and a second casing section joined together to define an internal volume of the gear housing assembly. A heat conducting membrane is arranged within the gear housing assembly to hydraulically separate a first portion of the internal volume from a second portion of the internal volume. Two or more meshed gears are located within the first portion of the internal volume. Coolant inlet and outlet ports are arranged on one of the casing sections, and are in fluid communication with the second portion of the internal volume.

Abstract: A system and method for processing a workpiece is disclosed. A plasma chamber is used to create a ribbon ion beam, extracted through an extraction aperture. A workpiece is translated proximate the extraction aperture so as to expose different portions of the workpiece to the ribbon ion beam. As the workpiece is being exposed to the ribbon ion beam, at least one parameter associated with the plasma chamber is varied. The variable parameters include extraction voltage duty cycle, workpiece scan velocity and the shape of the ion beam. In some embodiments, after the entire workpiece has been exposed to the ribbon ion beam, the workpiece is rotated and exposed to the ribbon ion beam again, while the parameters are varied. This sequence may be repeated a plurality of times.

Abstract: A handheld device and system, in which such device and system include at least one mapping module, at least one tracking module interoperative with the at least one mapping module, at least one communications module interoperative with each of the at least one tracking module and the at least one mapping module, and at least two antennae communicatively connected via the at least one communications module to at least one central processing unit. At least one of the at least two antenna is suitable for communications using at least two distinct to communication modes.

Abstract: An improved fence assembly and method of manufacture and assembly of a fence that does not require fasteners. The fence assembly and method includes a retaining element that does not use fasteners and allows the vertical posts of the fence to rotate with respect to the horizontal rails of the fence, so that the fence can be installed on an uneven surface.

Abstract: A handheld device and system, in which such device and system include at least one mapping module, at least one tracking module interoperative with said at least one mapping module, at least one communications module interoperative with each of said at least one tracking module and said at least one mapping module, at least two antennae communicatively connected via said at least one communications module to at least one central processing unit, wherein at least one of said at least two antenna is suitable for communications using at least two distinct to communication modes.

Abstract: A handheld device and system, in which such device and system include at least one mapping module, at least one tracking module interoperative with said at least one mapping module, at least one communications module interoperative with each of said at least one tracking module and said at least one mapping module, at least two antennae communicatively connected via said at least one communications module to at least one central processing unit, wherein at least one of said at least two antenna is suitable for communications using at least two distinct communication modes.

Abstract: A handheld device and system, in which such device and system include at least one mapping module, at least one tracking module interoperative with said at least one mapping module, at least one communications module interoperative with each of said at least one tracking module and said at least one mapping module, at least two antennae communicatively connected via said at least one communications module to at least one central processing unit, wherein at least one of said at least two antenna is suitable for communications using at least two distinct communication modes.

Abstract: A handheld device and system includes a mapping module, a tracking module interoperative with the mapping module, and a communications module interoperative with the tracking module and the mapping module. At least two antennae are communicatively connected, via the communications module, to at least one central processing unit. At least one of said at least two antenna is suitable for communicating using at least two distinct communication modes.

Abstract: An improved roofing method and assembly having a fascia cap designed to prevent water from moving through capillary action back towards the roof. The assembly has an a elongated drip edge running back the bottom edge of the fascia cap that displaces water away from the roof, preserving the integrity of the roof and building walls below. A blocking strip attaches the fascia cap to the roof, maintaining the assembly and helping the flow of water away from the roof.

Abstract: An improved roofing method and assembly having a fascia cap designed to prevent water from moving through capillary action back towards the roof. The assembly has an a elongated drip edge running back the bottom edge of the fascia cap that displaces water away from the roof, preserving the integrity of the roof and building walls below. A blocking strip attaches the fascia cap to the roof, maintaining the assembly and helping the flow of water away from the roof.

Abstract: The graphical integration for layout and design which utilizes a series of rulers, lines, curves, and grids in the design and manufacturing of goods, including but not limited to quilts, clothes, upholstery, and other sewn items. The pattern can be applied to any desired surface required by the product being manufactured. The preferred material application is that used for ironing boards or ironing board covers.