Abstract: Disclosed is a thermal interface composition which undergoes a viscoelastic change at microprocessor operating temperatures to transfer heat generated by a heat source to a heat sink, the composition comprising: (A) a viscoelastic composition which softens at about the operating temperature of the heat source, the viscoelastic composition comprising: (1) a thermoplastic elastomer, (2) a compatible hydrocarbon oil, and (3) a tackifying resin; (B) a dispersing agent; and (C) a thermally conductive filler dispersed within the viscoelastic composition. Also disclosed is a method for making the thermal interface composition.

Abstract: A self-timed data communication system for a wide data width semiconductor memory system having a plurality of data paths is provided. The data communication system includes a central data path including at least one junction circuit configured for exchanging data signals between the central data path and the plurality of data paths of the at least one data path. A respective one junction circuit of the at least one junction circuit includes circuitry for controlling resetting the respective one junction circuit for preparation of a subsequent data transfer through the respective one junction circuit in accordance with receipt of an input junction monitor signal indicating that data has been transferred to the respective one junction circuit. The data communication system further includes a plurality of data banks configured for storing data, wherein a corresponding data bank of the plurality of data banks is connected to a respective one data path of the plurality of data paths.

Abstract: A multi-beam power contact is provided including a main body and a plurality of at least three beams, which may be grouped in beam pairs, extending from the main body. The beams are adapted for mating with a mating connector, and the beams comprise contact areas adapted for electrical connection with the mating connector. Additionally, the multi-beam power contact may optionally include at least one initial contact beam and at least one non-initial contact beam. The initial contact beam is arranged to electrically connect to the mating connector before the non-initial contact beam electrically connects while the multi-beam power contact is being mated.

Abstract: The invention provides a class of samples that model the human body. This family of samples is based upon emulsions of oil in water with lecithin acting as the emulsifier. These solutions that have varying particle sizes may be spiked with basis set components (albumin, urea and glucose) to simulate skin tissues further. The family of samples is such that other organic compounds such as collagen, elastin, globulin and bilirubin may be added, as can salts such as Na+, K+and Cl−. Layers of varying thickness with known index of refraction and particle size distributions may be generated using simple crosslinking reagents, such as collagen (gelatin). The resulting samples are flexible in each analyte's concentration and match the skin layers of the body in terms of the samples reduced scattering and absorption coefficients, &mgr;'s and &mgr;a. This family of samples is provided for use in the medical field where lasers and spectroscopy based analyzers are used in treatment of the body.

Abstract: Structures and methods for selectively applying a well bias to only those portions of a PLD where such a bias is necessary or desirable, e.g., applying a positive well bias to transistors on critical paths within a user's design. A substrate for an integrated circuit includes a plurality of wells, each of which can be independently and programmably biased with the same or a different well bias voltage. In one embodiment, FPGA implementation software automatically determines the critical paths and generates a configuration bitstream that enables positive well biasing only for the transistors participating in the critical paths, or only for programmable logic elements (e.g., CLBs or lookup tables) containing those transistors. In another embodiment, negative well biasing is selectively applied to reduce leakage current.

Abstract: Divided magnet rotors R having a stepped skew rather than a helical skew are described. The stepped skew enables the use of straight magnet sections (44) that can be inserted into the rotor core notches (38) thereby eliminating the need to produce a helix from the rotor cage. The stepped skew is effective in decoupling stator slot order harmonics. In addition, the stepped skew rotor R includes, in some embodiments, open slots (22) so that the rotor is not subject to rotor bridge saturation.

Abstract: A method for positioning components of a system onto a target device utilizing programmable logic devices (PLDs) is disclosed. A location is determined for a user defined regions on the target device that allows the system to satisfy timing constraints.

Abstract: An acrobatic doll and accessory combination with an acrobatic doll body, an engaging member coupled to the doll body, a doll accessory, and an engaging member coupled to the doll accessory wherein the engaging member coupled to the doll body and the engaging member coupled to the doll accessory can engage one another in a mating relationship. The acrobatic doll can have a torso, a head, first and second arms hingedly coupled to the torso, and first and second legs hingedly coupled to the torso. The doll accessory can take many forms including a tumble baton, a tumble garment, a tumble bar arrangement, a dancing stand, a balance wand, a vertical stand, a rocker unit, a swing arrangement, a propeller driven arrangement.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for performing an instant copy of data. Various instant copy mechanisms are provided for copying data upon receiving a write operation to either original or to copy data. Upon receiving a write operation for writing new data to a first data location, new data is written to a second data location in an additional physical storage area regardless of whether the first data location is in an initial physical storage area or the additional physical storage area. Original data may be separated from copy data by determining a first amount of new data for original data present in the additional physical storage area and a second amount of new data for copy data present in the additional physical storage area. The instant copy mechanisms may be selected based on the type of mapping originally used to store the data to be copied.

Abstract: A computer system is described of the kind having a frame and a plurality of server unit subassemblies that are insertable into the frame. Each server unit subassembly has a chassis component which engages with a frame component on the frame. Heat can transfer from the chassis component to the frame component, but the server unit subassembly can still be moved out of the frame. In one embodiment, an air duct is located over a plurality of the frame components. Heat transfers from the frame components to air flowing through the duct. A modified capillary pumped loop is used to transfer heat from a processor of the server unit subassembly to thermal components on the frame.

Abstract: A liquid crystal adaptive lens (LCAL) includes a reference plate, a liquid crystal layer disposed in electrical communication with the reference plate, and a plurality of closed-loop electrodes disposed in electrical communication with the liquid crystal layer. The closed-loop electrodes are adapted to receive a variable control voltage such that the refractive index of at least a portion of the liquid crystal layer is adjustable such that light passing through the liquid crystal layer is capable of being redirected. By including closed-loop electrodes, the liquid crystal layer of the LCAL is capable of having a radially varying refractive index.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for arranging wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) capability distribution between point to point (PtP) and point to multipoint (PtM) services. The method addresses PtP/PtM specific and common capabilities shared between PtM and PtP. The method utilizes procedures and different scenarios to coordinate establishment/release of PtP and PtM services and distribution of WTRU PtP/PtM capabilities within a universal mobile telecommunication system terrestrial radio access network (UTRAN).

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a service station for maintaining pens is provided. The service station includes a treadmill belt that has an outer surface and an inner surface. At least one wiper is positioned on the outer surface of the treadmill belt. The treadmill belt is mounted on a first roller and a second roller. The first roller and the second roller contact the inner surface of the treadmill belt for driving the treadmill belt. Either the first roller or the second roller can be coupled to a drive axle. Preferably, the drive axle is coupled to a paper motor via a paper drive shaft. The wiper can be, for example, a flicker squeegee or a wicking squeegee.

Abstract: A system in accordance with the present invention operates a wireless ad hoc network. The system includes a plurality of nodes and a plurality of protocols for governing transmission of data between the plurality of nodes. A first node of the plurality of nodes executes an evolutionary service migration algorithm for transferring a service from the first node to one of the remaining of the plurality of nodes.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning at least one surface of tubular tool rails includes an elongated housing having a free end, at least one brush rotatably attached to the free end of the housing, and a motor attached to the housing. The motor is operable to rotate the at least one brush to clean the at least one surface of the tool rail when the brush contacts the at least one surface. A debris removal device is attached to the housing adjacent the brush.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I), to a process for their menufacture, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy, in particular their use in the prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory diseases.

Abstract: A cleaning composition is provided. The cleaning composition includes an anionic surfactant and a water hardness anti-precipitant mixture. The water hardness anti-precipitant mixture includes a dispersant and at least one of a sheeting agent and a humectant. The weight ratio of the dispersant to the total amount of the sheeting agent and the humectant can be at least about 1:75 and less than about 75:1. Methods for providing and using a ready to use cleaning composition are provided.

Abstract: A pneumatic oxygen conserving device uses a portion of gas exiting its main value to interrupt delivery of the gas. Gas is dispensed upon inhalation and is interrupted by means of suitable pneumatic connections between the device's delivery system and its sensing system.

Abstract: Imidazoquinoline and tetrahydroimidazoquinoline compounds that contain ether and amide functionality at the 1-position are useful as immune response modifiers. The compounds and compositions of the invention can induce the biosynthesis of various cytokines and are useful in the treatment of a variety of conditions including viral diseases and neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: A radiation power source having a source of radioactive material disposed in at least one hole extending partially through a substrate. A PN junction extends around a predetermined portion of the hole walls. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a significant gain in power output is obtained by fabricating the hole so that the ratio of its depth to perimeter is as large as possible. In another embodiment of the present invention, the PN junction surrounding the hole has P and N portions that extend outwardly to opposite sides of the substrate wherein they connect to an associated power . cell lead. This arrangement advantageously simplifies the interconnection of multiple power cells formed on the same substrate.