Abstract: Embodiments of a system and process disclosed herein, provide a service platform that enables data exchange between requesters and providers.

Abstract: In a method and system for matching learning objects with a user profile, a top-level concept structure, including a keyword hierarchy for each of one or more top-level concepts, can be used to determine the complexity of a learning object. The learning object can include one or more learning object keywords related to one or more top-level concepts contained in the top-level concept structure. The learning object keywords can be assigned a complexity score based upon their location within the keyword hierarchy, and the complexity scores for all of the learning object keywords relating to a top-level concept can be aggregated to generate a learning object top-level concept complexity score. The learning object top-level concept complexity score can be compared with a user's experience rating for that top-level concept and be used to select an appropriate learning object.

Abstract: In a method and system for matching learning objects with a user profile, a top-level concept structure, including a keyword hierarchy for each of one or more top-level concepts, can be used to determine the complexity of a learning object. The learning object can include one or more learning object keywords related to one or more top-level concepts contained in the top-level concept structure. The learning object keywords can be assigned a complexity score based upon their location within the keyword hierarchy, and the complexity scores for all of the learning object keywords relating to a top-level concept can be aggregated to generate a learning object top-level concept complexity score. The learning object top-level concept complexity score can be compared with a user's experience rating for that top-level concept and be used to select an appropriate learning object.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing a stabilized, lyophilized carbapenem, antibiotic formulation suitable for intravenous administration to patients in need thereof, wherein the active ingredient is of formula II: The process entails compounding a unstable, monosodium salt carbapenem with a sodium bicarbonate solution at a temperature range of from about 0° to about 5° C. while maintaining a pH between about 7.0 and about 8.0, filtering the resultant solution, bottling under sterile conditions, and lyophilizing to produce the formulation.

Abstract: The present invention involves a process for preparing a stable final formulation product of a compound of formula I, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate by incorporating a suitable carbon dioxide source to an unstable monosodium adduct of carbapenem antibiotic compound.

Abstract: The present invention involves a process for preparing a stable final formulation product of a compound of formula I, 1

Abstract: A method of testing semi-conductor chips is disclosed. The individual semiconductor chips have I/O, power, and ground contacts. In the method of the invention a chip test fixture system is provided. The chip test fixture system has contacts corresponding to the contacts on the semiconductor chip. The carrier contacts have dendritic surfaces. The chip contacts are brought into electrically conductive contact with the conductor pads on the chip test fixture system. Test signal input vectors are applied to the inputs of the semiconductor chip, and output signal vectors are recovered from the semiconductor chip. After testing the chip is removed from the substrate.

Abstract: An attachment for removably thermally contacting a heat sink with an integrated circuit chip located on a chip carrier which in turn is located on an integrated circuit card or board containing a body portion for contacting the chip, flange members extending from the body portion. Each of the flange members contains a pad-like member located at the end for contacting with the card or board. A compliant portion is present that extends away from the body portion for contacting the heat sink.

Abstract: A pluggable electronic circuit package assembly for use with an edge type connector has a two piece heat sink housing. The heat sink housing has internal retention posts and internal posts receiving recesses that allow the two pieces to be snap fit together for easy assembly and disassembly. Also, a resilient latches the connector to the assembly. In one embodiment, the latch latches the connector to the assembly's printed circuit substrate, the edge of which substrate plugs into the connector. In other embodiments, the latch latches the connector to the assembly's heat sink housing. Also, in one embodiment, the latch is demountable and combined with an external clamp.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the formation and resolution of (S)-ibuprofen-(S)-lysine. The process employs preferential crystallization to separate a pair of diasteromeric salts, (S)-ibuprofen-(S)-lysine and (R)-ibuprofen-(S)-lysine.

Abstract: An electronic package including a first substrate (e.g., printed circuit board), a semiconductor device (e.g., silicon chip), a second circuitized substrate (e.g. polyimide having chrome-copper chrome circuitry thereon) and a heat sink (e.g., extruded aluminum or copper). The heat sink includes pliant members (e.g., pliable leg members) secured thereto or forming part thereof such that the heat sink can be downwardly depressed a predetermined distance to effect contact with the semiconductor device without causing damage thereto. Such downward depression facilitates assembly of the package.

Abstract: Heat and pressure fusing apparatus for fixing toner images. The fusing apparatus is characterized by the separation of the heat and pressure functions such that the heat and pressure are effected at different locations on a thin flexible belt forming the toner contacting surface. A pressure roll cooperates with a non-rotating mandrel to form a nip through which the belt and copy substrate pass simultaneously. The belt is heated such that by the time it passes through the nip its temperature together with the applied pressure is sufficient for fusing the toner images passing therethrough. The non-rotating mandrel is adapted to having its axis skewed relative to the axis of the pressure roll. A pair of edge sensors are provided for activating as mandrel skewing mechanism. Skewing of the mandrel by such mechanism effects proper belt tracking.

Abstract: Heat and pressure fusing apparatus for fixing toner images. The fusing apparatus is characterized by the separation of the heat and pressure functions such that the heat and pressure are effected at different locations on a thin flexible belt forming the toner contacting surface. A pressure roll cooperates with a stationary mandrel to form a nip through which the belt and copy substrate pass simultaneously. The belt is heated such that by the time it passes through the nip its temperature together with the applied pressure is sufficient for fusing the toner images passing therethrough. A release agent management (RAM) system comprising low mass donor and metering rolls, one of which is in contact with the belt, applies silicon oil to the belt without unacceptably reducing the fusing capability of the belt.