Abstract: A method for forming an electronic device provides a carrier formed from a composite material comprising a plastic binder and an embedded material. A substrate material is attached to the carrier. The substrate is processed to form the electronic device thereon. The substrate is then detached from the carrier to yield the resultant electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, simulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, simulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.

Abstract: A method of pressure forming a metal matrix composite (MMC), comprises: placing a fiber preform (not shown) into a die cavity (14) defined by a split die (12); introducing molten metal into the die cavity (14) through a sprue (16) to envelope the fiber preform; sealing the sprue (16); applying pressure direct to molten metal in the die cavity (14) with a mechanical compaction piston (18) to encourage infiltration of the fiber preform during solidification.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, simulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, simulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.

Abstract: A method for forming an electronic device provides a casting master having a casting surface, and deposits a substrate material onto the casting surface to form a flexible substrate sheet of predetermined thickness, wherein the flexible substrate sheet has a circuit-side surface that is formed against the casting surface. The flexible substrate sheet is released from the master and secured against a carrier, with the circuit-side surface facing outward. An electronic device is then formed on the circuit-side surface.

Abstract: A method for forming an electronic device provides a casting master having a casting surface, and deposits a substrate material onto the casting surface to form a flexible substrate sheet of predetermined thickness, wherein the flexible substrate sheet has a circuit-side surface that is formed against the casting surface. The flexible substrate sheet is released from the master and secured against a carrier, with the circuit-side surface facing outward. An electronic device is then formed on the circuit-side surface.

Abstract: A method for forming an electronic device provides a metallic carrier having a retaining surface and secures a contact surface of a metallic substrate material against the retaining surface of the metallic carrier. The substrate is processed to form the electronic device thereon; and the metallic substrate material released from the metallic carrier, to yield the completed electronic device.

Abstract: A method for forming an electronic device on a flexible substrate conditions the surface of a carrier to form a holding area for retaining the flexible substrate. A contact surface of the flexible substrate is applied against the carrier with an intermediate binding material applied between at least the holding area of the carrier and the corresponding area of the contact surface. Entrapped gas between the flexible substrate and the carrier is removed and the substrate processed to form the electronic device thereon. The substrate can then be removed from the holding area to yield the resultant electronic device.

Abstract: A method for forming an electronic device provides a carrier formed from a composite material comprising a plastic binder and an embedded material. A substrate material is attached to the carrier. The substrate is processed to form the electronic device thereon. The substrate is then detached from the carrier to yield the resultant electronic device.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging device has a first scintillating phosphor screen having a first thickness and a second scintillating phosphor screen having a second thickness. A transparent substrate is disposed between the first and second screens. An imaging array formed on a side of the substrate includes multiple photosensors and an array of readout elements.

Abstract: A method of pressure forming a metal matrix composite (MMC), comprises: placing a fibre preform (not shown) into a die cavity (14) defined by a split die (12); introducing molten metal into the die cavity (14) through a sprue (16) to envelope the fibre preform; sealing the sprue (16); applying pressure direct to molten metal in the die cavity (14) with a mechanical compaction piston (18) to encourage infiltration of the fibre preform during solidification.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging device has a first scintillating phosphor screen having a first thickness and a second scintillating phosphor screen having a second thickness. A transparent substrate is disposed between the first and second screens. An imaging array formed on a side of the substrate includes multiple photosensors and an array of readout elements.

Abstract: A method for detecting failures in an analog-to-digital converter includes monitoring a series of outputs from an analog-to-digital converter and detecting a failure in the analog-to-digital converter when a specified number of consecutive outputs comprise a same value.

Abstract: Procedures for deriving antioxidant phenolics from fruits and/or vegetables reliant upon milling to an aqueous slurry, subjection in the resultant aqueous phase to temperatures in the range of from 125° C. to 220° C. so as to derive in solution phenolics from the fruit and/or vegetable material, and thereafter some procedure of harvesting of the antioxidant phenolic composition. Such products in a powder, liquid concentrate or solution form are capable of being ingested for the purposes of ameloriating the health damaging effects of free radicals in the body, or being incorporated into food stuffs or cosmetics to act as antioxidants to prevent oxidative deteriation in the products such as the formation of off-flavours.

Abstract: A Rigid Dryer Duct Adapter, facilitating the connection of an exhaust system to a domestic clothes dryer in confined areas. The system comprising a flexible aluminised duct connected to a damper permanently installed through an exterior wall directing moist airflow out of a home.

Abstract: An imaging processor for receiving a medium for processing, the processor comprises an imaging drum having a rigidly attached lip portion for receiving an edge of the medium; and a movable stop disposed on and magnetically attracted toward the imaging drum for receiving a second edge of the medium for permitting the retention of medium of various dimensions.

Abstract: Image processing equipment(100) has a thermally activated write head element (200) that builds up heat during operations and an improved heat exchanger assemblage (300) having a high surface area heat sink (312) that absorbs and then dissipates the heat. Heat exchanger (300), structurally connected to the write head element (200), includes an air moving means (304) having a backward curved impeller (306) driven by a compact planar de motor for producing higher impeller speeds with superior thermal transfer performance.

Abstract: An improved heat exchanger (10) has a heat sink (22) with fins (24) having a very high heat transfer coefficient structurally associated with a compact, high air velocity air moving means (14). Air moving means (14) of the invention employs a backward curved impeller (16) driven by a compact planar dc motor (50) adapted to yield higher than normal impeller speeds with superior thermal transfer performance.