Abstract: An image-reading device, such as optical code readers used in retail environments to scan objects, is configured to select from various operational modes. The operational modes are selected based on an application of the image-reading device, such as optical code identification or image recognition. Red, white, and other color light sources are activated in patterns corresponding to an illumination sequence of the selected operational mode, while imagers are activated to capture an image based on an exposure pattern of the selected operational mode. Further, a repeating series of light pulses having different portions of light is provided. Various imagers are configured to capture images over one of the portions. This allows an operator to perceive one continuous light pattern, yet allows various imagers to capture an image under different light conditions used for different applications of the image-reading device.

Abstract: A system to accurately and cost effectively monitor the level of syrup in a BIB and ensure proper mixture.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing a wet oxygen stream for a semiconductor furnace to form oxide layers on silicon wafers. A quartz vessel with quartz chips is heated to 450° C. and a mixture of water and oxygen is introduced at the bottom of the vessel. Vaporization occurs at the input of the water and oxygen into the vessel. The output of wet oxygen as superheated stream passes through the chips and is taken from the top of the vessel to the furnace. The quartz vessel is nested in an aluminum body containing heaters to maintain constant temperature. The ratio of water vapor to oxygen in the wet stream is constant to produce layers of predictable characteristics.

Abstract: A high strength titanium alloy or titanium aluminide metal foil having improved strength and density is produced, preferably in coilable strip form, by plasma-depositing the selected titanium-based material on a receiving surface, separating the deposited material from the receiving surface to provide two metal foil preforms each having a relatively smooth side as cast against the receiving surface and a relatively rough, opposite side as deposited from the plasma, disposing the two metal preforms together with the relatively rough sides of the two metal preforms in facing engagement with each other, and squeezing the two preforms together between pressure bonding rolls to metallurgically bond the preforms to each other and to consolidate the materials of the preforms to form a fully dense metal foil.

Abstract: Avionics systems are cooled by circulating the heated air through an onboard closed loop system which includes a heat transfer envelope comprised of a liner and the fuselage of the flight vehicle. The liner keeps a constant, thermodynamically optimal passage height between the liner and the fuselage, and is contoured in order to maintain that optimal height between the liner and internal structural support members which abut the fuselage and pass through the heat transfer envelope. The liner is comprised of flexible interlocking liner sections, each of which is produced from the same mold using heat and flame resistant material and subsequently trimmed to precisely fit into its particular area. Each liner section has a convex ridge which fits over an internal structural support member to enclose the member within the heat exchange envelope. Each convex ridge has transverse flexible ribs which accept and removably grasp the support member, thereby removably attaching the liner section to the support member.

Abstract: Avionics systems are cooled by circulating the heated air through an onboard closed loop system which includes a heat transfer envelope comprised of a liner and the fuselage of the flight vehicle. The liner keeps a constant, thermodynamically optimal passage height between the liner and the fuselage, and is contoured in order to maintain that optimal height between the liner and internal structural support members which abut the fuselage and pass through the heat transfer envelope. The liner is comprised of flexible interlocking liner sections, each of which is produced from the same mold using heat and flame resistant material and subsequently trimmed to precisely fit into its particular area. Each liner section has a convex ridge which fits over an interal structural support member to enclose the member within the heat exchange envelope. Each convex ridge has transverse flexible ribs which accept and removably grasp the support member, thereby removably attaching the liner section to the support member.

Abstract: The multistage injection of water into the pressure vessel of a nuclear reactor including the steam-driven injection of water using steam generated by the reactor, the stages of injection subject to the cooling of water heated by the steam, whereby the pressure level of the water injected is boosted in stages.

Abstract: When the electrodeposition of nickel is carried out in the presence of sulphur, it is desirable to control the content and the distribution of the sulphur in the deposited nickel. Sulphur-bearing nickel is deposited onto a multiplicity of cathodes (12) in an electrolytic cell. The electrolyte contains nickel ions, chloride ions, and at least one thiocyanate compound. To prevent oxidation of the thiocyanate ions by the chlorine gas generated at the anode (11), the chlorine is almost completely excluded from the cathode compartment by providing a flow of electrolyte from the cathode (12) to the anode (11) and by continuously removing chlorine and chlorine-containing electrolyte from the anode through a manifold (26). A weir (14) prevents back flow.

Abstract: A process is described for forming a plurality of polysilicon runs on the surface of a semiconductor substrate, such as a silicon substrate, at least one of the polysilicon runs having a resistor portion formed therein, and at least one of the polysilicon runs forming the conductive gate electrode of a self-aligned insulated silicon gate field effect device.

Abstract: Two relatively thin sheets of metal are placed in stacked relation and bent so as to form two nested members, each having a pair of spaced parallel flanges, a central web portion at right angles to the flanges, and two inclined web portions connecting the central web portion with the flanges. The inner formed plate is then removed from the outer plate, reversed, and its flanges inserted within the flanges of the outer plate. The beam sections are then secured together.