Abstract: Micromachine systems are provided. An embodiment of such a micromachine system includes a substrate that defines a trench. First and second microelectromechanical devices are arranged at least partially within the trench. Each of the microelectromechanical devices incorporates a first portion that is configured to move relative to the substrate. Methods also are provided.

Abstract: An authorized client communication system seeking access to a host communication system may be identified by locating a memory segment within the client communication system that stores client software used to access the host computer system. The memory segment then is examined to determine whether the client software stored in the memory segment corresponds to client software for an official client communication system. Communications from the client communication system are terminated when the client software in the memory segment is determined to diverge from software for an official client communication system.

Abstract: Treated carbonaceous compositions comprising a carbonaceous material, preferably a carbon black, and an ester polymer treating agent. Also disclosed are polymer compositions incorporating the treated carbonaceous compositions and articles of manufacture formed from the polymer compositions.

Abstract: A lip assembly is disclosed. The lip assembly comprises a lip having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front portion, and a rear portion. A plurality of holes is disposed between the front portion and the rear portion. The lip also includes support members. Each support member is disposed adjacent to a hole within the plurality of holes and is positioned to inhibit movement of a tooth assembly coupled to the hole. A plurality of tooth assemblies extend away from the lip and are respectively coupled to the lip via the plurality of holes. The lip assembly may be used with an excavation bucket body.

Abstract: An electric drive configuration for a tracked vehicle comprises a pair of propulsion motors (1a, 1b) each in operable communication with one of a first pair of track drive sprockets (3a, 3b) for driving a pair of tracks (4a, 4b) of the tracked vehicles; a steer motor (5) in driveable communication with a controlled differential steer gear unit (6) positioned centrally of a pair of steering cross-shafts (7a, 7b) and in driveable communication with each shaft, the opposing ends of the steering cross-shafts (7a, 7b) being each in operable communication with one of a second pair of track drive sprockets (9a, 9b) for controlling the relative speeds of the two track to steer the tracked vehicle; the first pair of track drive sprockets (3a, 3b) being engageable with the tracks (4a, 4b) at a first end of a tracked vehicle and the second pair of track drive sprockets (9a, 9b) being engageable with the tracks at a second end of the tracked vehicle.

Abstract: The invention features novel polypeptides homologous to the first Kunitz domain (K1) of lipoprotein associated coagulation inhibitor (LACI) that are capable of inhibiting plasmin, and nucleic acids encoding these proteins. The invention also features the use of such polypeptides in diagnostic, therapeutic and clinical methods.

Abstract: A method for analyzing a gas sample is described. The method comprises providing a gas sample, increasing pressure applied to the gas sample to compress the sample to a smaller volume and provide a pneumatically focused gas sample, and analyzing the pneumatically focused gas sample using any of a variety of analytical techniques. Pneumatic Focusing generally means increasing the pressure of the sample, column or cell to a pressure of from about 100 psi to about 15,000 psi, more typically from about 200 psi to about 2,000 psi. Examples including gas chromatography and absorption spectroscopy are illustrated herein. Numerous other examples could be given. The method is well suited for analyzing gaseous samples, such as ambient air samples, both continuously, and remotely, using computer control. Continuously sampling ambient air provides a method for real-time monitoring of air quality. Continuous monitoring allows for pollutant exposure and allows for the identification of emission sources.

Abstract: A stabilizing structure for a throw adjusting eccentric cam in a two-stage reciprocating compressor is provided. The compressor includes a block that has at least one cylinder with an associated compression chamber and piston, a crankshaft that includes an eccentric crankpin, and a reversible motor for rotating the crankshaft in a forward and a reverse direction. An eccentric, two position cam is rotatably mounted over the crankpin. The cam rotates to and operates at a first position relative to said crankpin when the motor is running in the forward direction and rotates to and operates at a second position relative to said crankpin when the motor is running in the reverse direction. The combined eccentricities of the crankpin and the cam cause the piston to have a first stroke when the motor operates in the forward direction and a second stroke when the motor operates in the reverse direction.

Abstract: A programmable graphics system and method for processing high precision graphics data represented in one or more data formats in one or more passes. Graphics program instructions executed by the system control the processing and format conversion of the data. The program instructions and the data are stored in a memory accessible by the system. Within the memory, contiguous memory entries can contain program instructions or data represented in different formats. The format used to represent a particular data element within the data, is specified in the state information maintained in the system and is used to configure format conversion units within the system. High precision data, such as floating color, is processed by the programmable graphics system and output via a digital to analog converter (DAC) for display.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic component having at least one semiconductor chip and a flat chip carrier assigned to the semiconductor chip. Electrical connections between contact areas on an active chip surface of the semiconductor chip and contact terminal areas on an upper side of the chip carrier are formed by strips of material that can undergo microstructuring and that are provided with an electrically conductive coating. The invention also relates to a method for producing the electronic component.

Abstract: A fashion accessory provides a visual alert for the presence of a mobile communication signal from a nearby but not physically connected communication device. The accessory includes a signaling assembly for providing a visual signal when a mobile communication signal is detected within a defined distance, an antenna connected to the signaling assembly and extending from it, and an elongated member configured for attaching the fashion accessory to a body part or personal article. The signaling assembly may include a circuit module with an LED providing a visible signal when an adjacent mobile communication device is transmitting a signal within the defined distance. The defined distance is selected so as to make the fashion accessory responsive only to signals from a mobile device within a user's personal space.

Abstract: A system for and method of network booting of an operating system (O/S) on one or more client devices, such as personal computers (PC's), employing a hibernation image. Remote booting of sets of client devices is facilitated by employing virtual disk emulation and, in certain preferred embodiments, broadcasting or multicasting of data residing on a network server which is necessary to appropriately boot and configure the one or more client devices, the data including hibernation, O/S and application files.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to an advanced process control of the manufacture of memory devices, and a system for accomplishing same. In one illustrative embodiment, the method comprises performing at least one process operation to form at least one layer of an oxide-nitride-oxide stack of a memory cell, the stack being comprised of a first layer of oxide positioned above a first layer of polysilicon, a layer of silicon nitride positioned above the first layer of oxide, and a second layer of oxide positioned above the layer of silicon nitride. The method further comprises measuring at least one characteristic of at least one of the first layer of polysilicon, the first oxide layer, the layer of silicon nitride, and the second layer of oxide and adjusting at least one parameter of at least one process operation used to form at least one of the first oxide layer, the layer of silicon nitride and the second oxide layer if the measured at least one characteristic is not within acceptable limits.

Abstract: The expandable band is used to secure a sealing element within a generally cylindrical structure, such as a pipe or manhole, or other round hole. The expandable band includes a band body having a first band end portion and a second band end portion. The first band end portion includes a plurality of slots, and the second band end portion includes a first and second aperture. A locking member is a separate element adapted to fit within the first and second apertures and includes a first tab for extending through the first aperture and into one of the plurality of slots to lock the expandable band at the desired diameter and a second tab for engaging the second aperture. The second tab is designed not to interfere with the first band end portion while expanding the band. The locking member may also include at least one rib or protrusion.

Abstract: A sensor system in which a sensor suite has a locally located field sensing unit (FSU) that converts and evaluates sensor information using sensor fusion algorithms and is thereby able to send qualitative low-bandwidth, low power usage signals to a remote command post.

Abstract: Broadband switching including the implementation of and control over a massive sub-microsecond switching fabric. To effect the attributes of the switching fabric, conditionally nonblocking components are used a building-blocks in an interconnection network which is recursively constructed. The properties of the interconnection network are preserved during each recursion to thereby configure the massive switching fabric from scalable circuitry.