Abstract: In a flat panel display or other large-area electronics device, each cell of a matrix comprises a thin-film switching transistor (T1) connected between a respective column conductor (CC) and a respective cell electrode (C.sub.LC). Row conductors (RR) of the matrix comprise a conductive film pattern (14) on an insulating film pattern (13) on a semiconductor film pattern (12); portions (11a) of the semiconductor film pattern (11) provide channel regions of the switching transistors (T1), while portions (14a) of the conductive film pattern provide gate electrodes of the switching transistors (T1) connected to the respective row conductor (RR; 14b). Each cell also has a storage capacitor (C.sub.s) formed with the row conductor (RR(n-1); 14b) of a neighbouring cell by a lower conductive film part (11c) present under the insulating and semiconductor film patterns (13 and 12) of the row conductor (RR(n-1); 14b) of the neighbouring cell.

Abstract: A output mirror with a substrate that is doped with a radiation stabilizing material is used to reduce the adverse effects of long periods of exposure to radiation. The output mirror is capable of maintaining its transmissive characteristics when exposed to radiation and is used in radiation environments.

Abstract: A recording element for use in a high density thin film recording head, and a method for manufacturing such an element are provided. The recording element includes a substrate, an insulative layer in contact with the substrate, and a first magnetic pole in contact with the insulative layer. The recording element also includes a coil tap in contact with the insulative layer, where the first magnetic pole and the coil center tap fabricated from the same material layer deposited on the insulative layer, and a coil having a lead deposited on the coil tap such that the coil tap is capable of conducting an electric current to the coil. The method for manufacturing the recording element includes depositing an insulative layer on a substrate and depositing a layer of magnetic and electrically conductive material on the insulative layer.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for recycling concrete pavement in a coordinated procession include a breaker which turns the concrete into rubble first backhoe which rips up and cuts the concrete to rubble chunks, then another backhoe loads the chunks into a self-propelled crusher. If the concrete is reinforced with metallic structures, the first backhoe cuts those along with the concrete. The crusher separates the concrete from any steel and fines in the rubble. The crusher discharges the steels in collection bins mounted thereon. Various bins and ways of dumping them are disclosed. The crushed concrete is discharged to the roadway as multi-gradated aggregate. The crusher can also be made self-leveling by a slope control, slope sensors, and hydraulic cylinders arranged thereon in a closed loop feedback circuit.

Abstract: A switch assembly (100) includes a first switch (102), a second switch (104) and a third switch (106). The switch assembly further includes a rocker actuator (108) having a first rocker arm (152) and a second rocker arm (154) and a selector actuator (110). The rocker actuator pivots about a post (158) to actuate the first switch or the second switch. The selector actuator is disposed between the first switch and the second switch to slidingly actuate the third switch. In one application, a radiotelephone (800, 904) includes a switch assembly (840). A controller (914) responds to actuations of the rocker actuator and the selector actuator to control storage of data in a memory (926) and display of data in the display (818, 918).

Abstract: A system for loading parts to a workpiece clamp-up position on a floor assembly jig that holds the parts in position for fastening together into a large mechanical structure includes a frame mounted on slides adjacent to the floor assembly jig, and a mounting structure for temporarily mounting the parts on the frame. A powered lifting mechanism such as a crane lifts the parts onto the frame and then the frame can be slid laterally toward the clamp-up position on a floor assembly jig to position the parts for easy transfer onto the jig.

Abstract: A polishing slurry composition and its method of making for planarization of silicon semiconductor wafers by chemical mechanical polishing of the wafer. A slurry formulation utilizing a ferric salt tungsten oxidizer, an ammonium persulfate titanium oxidizer, a fatty acid suspension agent, alumina particles with a small diameter and tight diameter range, coated with a solubility coating, and a chemical stabilizer, provides high tungsten and titanium polish rates with high selectivity to silicon dioxide, and good oxide defectivity for use in tungsten local interconnect applications. A method for making a tungsten slurry includes first thoroughly blending small diameter alumina particles with a tight diameter range in an aqueous concentrate with a suspension agent, then mixing with water and oxidizers. Ferric salt tungsten slurries made by this method provide excellent tungsten polish characteristics for via plug and local interconnect applications.

Abstract: In a computer system, a mechanism for minimizing memory latencies. An improved, high-speed packet switched router is used to route packets quickly and efficiently between the microprocessor and the main memory. The computer system also supports PCI devices by implementing a bridge which acts as an interface between the PCI bus and the packet switched router. In order to minimize the memory latencies for PCI based memory accesses through the bridge, a plurality of read and write buffers are implemented. Write gathering is used to gather a plurality of write transactions on the PCI bus into the write buffers and sent by the bridge as one cache line sized transfer to the routing mechanism. For PCI based read operations, data is pre-fetched from the main memory and stored in the read buffers. Thereby, PCI devices can access the read buffers multiple times to retrieve the requested data.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet article comprising a porous backing coated on one side with a polymeric migration barrier and said migration barrier is further coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive to provide novel adhesive tape articles. A method of manufacturing such articles is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing and isolating a transformation vector containing CSF/cDNA is described. The method comprises:preparing RNA from a cell that produces CSF;preparing polyadenylated messenger RNA from said RNA;preparing single stranded cDNA from said messenger RNA;converting the single stranded cDNA to double stranded cDNA;inserting the double stranded cDNA into transformation vectors and transforming bacteria with said vector to form colonies;picking pools of 200 to 500 colonies each and isolating plasmid DNA from each pool;transfecting the plasmid DNA into suitable host cells for expressing CSF protein;culturing the transfected cells and assaying the supernatant for CSF activity; andselecting CSF positive pools and screening the colonies used to make the pool to identify a colony having CSF activity. Also described are a cDNA coding for a protein having CSF activity (i.e.

Abstract: A self-contained tool incorporates an electronic system for significantly reducing the number of batteries required to detonate an explosive downhole, making the tool short enough for transport by helicopter, rather than by boat, to an offshore well. This shortness is further beneficial for negotiating tight-radius bends in deviated wells. Safety is improved by a shear pin holding a pressure-activated switch in an open position until sufficient pressure shears the shear pin. Control from the surface is provided in applications where fluid pressure is controlled at the surface and raised to shear the shear pin. Longer run-in time is better accommodated by the combination of the electronic system and the shear pin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for dimensioning and manipulating a patterned material by selectively applying a vacuum and/or positive pressure to the patterned material.

Abstract: A centrifugal fluid cleaning system includes a centrifugal cleaner through which a proportion of a circulated fluid is diverted, and a drainage assistance arrangement which includes a venturi arrangement through which non-diverted fluid is passed, the venturi developing locally a significant pressure drop in a region into which opens an induction port connected to the cleaner holding sump so that the cleaned fluid is entrained into the non-diverted fluid and returned to the circulation. While the pressure difference between inlet and induction ports is sufficient to drive the centrifugal cleaner rotor, the absolute pressures of the supply to, and drain from, the cleaner do not depend on the ambient atmospheric pressure and the overall pressure drop of the venturi arrangement is small, permitting it to be included within a closed circulation system. A pressure regulator permits bypass of the venturi arrangement to regulate the flow of fluid therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna system that is particularly suited for use in mobile communications applications. The antenna system includes both a transmit array and a receive array in a side by side configuration. In one embodiment, the radiating elements used in each of the arrays consist of air loaded microstrip patch antennas. The elements in each array are linearly arranged and polarization diversity is utilized so that the transmit and receive arrays can be spaced closely together.

Abstract: A poultry loading apparatus for transporting poultry from a confinement area such as a poultry house to a transport vehicle to allow transport of poultry from farm-to-farm or from farm-to-processing plant. The mobile poultry loading apparatus includes a conveyor system whereby poultry ride from a confinement area to the transport vehicle during loading. The conveying system includes a telescoping end that extends into and retracts from a coop during the loading process. A system of hydraulics controls the speed of the conveyor, aids in the transverse leveling of the machine, adjusts both the angle and tier of loading, and levels and controls the telescoping end of the conveyor.

Abstract: A guide ring for a piston comprises a split ring member having end edges which can be spread apart to slip the guide over the piston head and into a circumferential groove on an outer surface of a skirt portion of the piston head with the portions of the guide ring located in the pin bore area, including the end edges, being flattened. The guide ring is axially elongated and overlaps the piston pin bores. The guide ring is formed of low friction polyimide material which is firm yet flexible, compressible, and returns to its preformed configuration when the end edges are released.

Abstract: A recording apparatus and method are disclosed for forming marks on a recording medium. The recording apparatus includes an arrangement having an adjustable light source for producing a beam of light having first and second portions, with the second portion for recording marks on the medium, and an arrangement responsive to the first portion of the light beam and including a front facet detector positioned to receive the first portion of the light beam directly from the light source for producing a front facet signal. The recording apparatus also includes an arrangement for detecting light from the second portion of the light beam which is reflected from the medium and for producing a mark formation signal, and circuitry responsive to the front facet signal and the mark formation signal for producing a mark formation effectiveness signal.