Abstract: A mounting adapter for inserting one or more electronic modules in a system is disclosed. The mounting adapter includes a sleeve having first and second portions that are each configured to receive an electronic module. The sleeve also includes a dividing member that cooperates with the first and second portions to define at least two volumes for receipt of electronic modules. Additionally, the sleeve is configured for insertion in a slot of a receptacle that is configured to receive an electronic module larger than the electronic modules the sleeve is designed to receive.

Abstract: A movable fixture onto which core laminates may be stacked in a manner such that the laminates are secure and easily accessible, and the fixture may be used to transport the laminates. The fixture consists of, among other things, a stacking table that has at least one pivot arm extending therefrom and a base plate that has at least one appendage extending therefrom. The pivot arm is movably and removably attached to the appendage in order to permit the stacking table to move between a transporting position and an assembling position.

Abstract: A device for controlling insects, especially flying insects. The device has two screens joined by a series of seams to form pockets. Pellets containing attractants and poison are placed in the pockets and insects come to feed on the poison. The screen openings are large enough to permit the insects to feed on the pellets, but not so large that the pellets fall out of the pockets.

Abstract: Application of a reducing agent followed by an oxidising agent to a nail substantially increases the permeability thereof, thereby enabling the passage of drugs across the nail.

Abstract: The “Definitional Method To Increase Precision And Clarity of Information (DMTIPCI)” solves the problem of knowing precisely and clearly what predicate terms mean using the following processes: 1. The process of repeatedly defining the predicate terms' meanings in definitions until the primary words of original predicates are found. 2. The process of using concrete examples to understand the primary words' meaning. 3. A list primary words in language derived by the DMTIPCI processes. 4. The process of using the primary words as a classificatory system for knowledge. And 5. The process of improving search engine technologies as to precision and clarity of meaning plus as to new ways of understand customer interest.

Abstract: A spacing device for adapting electronic modules for insertion into a system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the spacing device includes a body and guide features configured to align the body with mating guide features of electronic modules. The spacing device also includes a coupling portion having coupling arms, which is configured to secure the electronic modules to the body.

Abstract: A mounting adapter for inserting one or more electronic modules in a system is disclosed. The mounting adapter includes a sleeve having first and second portions that are each configured to receive an electronic module. The sleeve also includes a dividing member that cooperates with the first and second portions to define at least two volumes for receipt of electronic modules. Additionally, the sleeve is configured for insertion in a slot of a receptacle that is configured to receive an electronic module larger than the electronic modules the sleeve is designed to receive.

Abstract: An enclosure for an input-output (IO) subsystem comprises: a backplane; a plurality of first slots for accepting corresponding IO option modules; a second slot for accepting an IO controller module; a plurality of first connectors corresponding to the plurality of first slots for connecting the corresponding IO option modules to the backplane; a second connector corresponding to the second slot for connecting the IO controller module to the backplane; and wherein the backplane includes communication links for interconnecting the second connector to each of the plurality of first connectors.

Abstract: A process chamber for the coating of substrates with silanes with a double door seal. The double door seal may have a cavity between the seals which may be evacuated or pressurized, including with an inert gas. An apparatus for the coating of substrates comprising a process oven, a gas plasma subsystem, a metered chemical withdrawal subsystem, a vacuum subsystem, a vaporization subsystem, and a double door seal. A process oven utilizing a double sealed door with pressurized inert gas between the seals to reduce oxygen contamination and risks associated with silane processes.

Abstract: A process for the coating of substrates which are at least partially coated with indium tin oxide comprising insertion of a substrate into a process oven, dehydration of the substrate, plasma cleaning of the substrate, vaporizing chemicals in one or more vapor chambers, and transfer of the vaporized chemicals into a process oven, thereby coating the substrate.

Abstract: A process for the coating of substrates comprising insertion of a substrate into a process oven, plasma cleaning of the substrate, dehydration of the substrate, withdrawal of a metered amount of one or more chemicals from one or more chemical reservoirs, vaporizing the withdrawn chemicals in one or more vapor chambers, and transfer of the vaporized chemicals into a process oven, thereby reacting with the substrate. An apparatus for the coating of substrates comprising a process oven, a gas plasma generator, a metered chemical withdrawal subsystem, and a vaporization subsystem.

Abstract: An improved process for executing a dump is provided. The iteration loops are made “smart” by allowing them to determine how big the arrays are on the fly and adjust their behavior accordingly. The process uses a function to calculate the amount of memory to allocate for the dump list based on the dump mode and array sizes. Thus, if the static arrays are modified to add or delete constants or the diagnostic code is in an abbreviated dump mode, the amount of memory to be allocated will be calculated accurately.

Abstract: A silane coated substrate with a consistent surface energy across its surface. This consistent silane layer has a contact angle with a variation of less than +/?10 degrees as measured by a goniometer. The consistent silane layer also retains its consistency in moist environments.

Abstract: A silane coated substrate with a consistent surface energy across its surface. This consistent silane layer has a contact angle with a variation of less than +/?10 degrees as measured by a goniometer. The consistent silane layer also retains its consistency in moist environments. A silane layer with a minimum of defects.

Abstract: A method of de-allocating multiple processor cores sharing a failing bank of memory is disclosed. The method allows new multiple-processor integrated circuits with on-chip shared memory to be de-allocated using existing technology designed for use with single-processor integrated circuit technology.

Abstract: A speaker pod for housing an audio speaker. The speaker pod is adapted to be installed in a channel having an effective height and a depth defined by a floor, a sidewall, and a top, such as may be found, for example, below the door-frame of a 1997-model-year Jeep® Wrangler® vehicle. The speaker pod comprises a multi-sided enclosure having a back plate adapted to extend upwardly from the floor adjacent to and approximately parallel to the sidewall, a front plate having a projected height and an opening for mounting a speaker therein, and a top connecting the back plate with the front plate. The top has a step comprising a bottom having a width approximately equal to the depth of the channel and a riser having a height approximately equal to the projected height of the front plate minus the effective height of the channel.

Abstract: An improved process for executing a dump is provided. The iteration loops are made “smart” by allowing them to determine how big the arrays are on the fly and adjust their behavior accordingly. The process uses a function to calculate the amount of memory to allocate for the dump list based on the dump mode and array sizes. Thus, if the static arrays are modified to add or delete constants or the diagnostic code is in an abbreviated dump mode, the amount of memory to be allocated will be calculated accurately.

Abstract: A method of de-allocating multiple processor cores sharing a failing bank of memory is disclosed. The method allows new multiple-processor integrated circuits with on-chip shared memory to be de-allocated using existing technology designed for use with single-processor integrated circuit technology.

Abstract: The inventive method for controlling network devices via a MMI provides a fast and comprehensive control directly from a common interface layer of the MMI. The method generates and at least partially displays a hierarchical view of icons of all devices (23-35) connected to the network and/or services (24a-24c, 42, 43, 43a-43g, 46a-46o) corresponding to the devices, and subsequently couples each of said icons with operating functions of the associated device and/or service, respectively, wherein said devices and/or services are operatable from said hierarchical view.

Abstract: A dual-ported operator control panel (OCP) arrangement provides redundancy and fault tolerance capabilities in a distributed computer system. The arrangement supports the use of multiple OCPs in the computer system, which is preferably a symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) system having a management subsystem. A system control manager (SCM) microcontroller functions as a “master” of the management subsystem. One OCP functions as a primary OCP of the computer system and the others function as standby (or slave) OCPs. Two independent remote SCMs may be coupled to ports of the OCP to maintain communication between the OCP and an SCM in the event of an SCM failure. The OCP performs port arbitration to automatically select an SCM as the OCP “master” via election rules and, thereafter, only allows the elected master port control over light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a display of the OCP.