Abstract: A method of processing a device wafer in a wafer stack by chucking the wafer stack device side down and grinding the exposed side of the carrier wafer to parallel with the device wafer, and thereafter flipping the wafer stack and chucking the wafer stack carrier side down and grinding residual silicon from the device wafer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in processing and/or grinding wafers or other work products. Some embodiments provide a grinding apparatus that comprise a base casting; a rotary indexer configured to rotate within the base casting; a work spindle secured with the rotary indexer; a work chuck coupled with the first work spindle, wherein the first work spindle is configured to rotate the first work chuck; a bridge casting secured relative to the base casting, wherein the bridge casting bridges across at least a portion of the rotary indexer and is supported structurally forming a closed stiffness loop; a grind spindle secured with the bridge casting; and a grind wheel cooperated with the grind spindle, wherein the bridge casting secures the grind spindle.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of binding a human machine interface to an expression of existing computer code may include analyzing the existing computer code to identify one or more bindable expressions in the existing computer code, and receiving a command to bind a human machine interface with one or more of the identified bindable expressions. The method may further include binding, using a processor, one or more of the bindable expressions with the human machine interface in response to the command. The binding may enable the human machine interface to communicate information within the existing computer code in place of the one or more bound expressions. The bound machine interface may communicate information within the computer code while the computer code is executing.

Abstract: A method for forming a pattern in an abradable coating includes the step of machining a groove in the abradable coating with a machining tool. The machining tool is configured to machine a top surface, a side surface and a bottom surface of the groove simultaneously. A repeating step repeats the machining step until a desired number of grooves is obtained in the abradable coating.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of binding a human machine interface to an expression of existing computer code may include analyzing the existing computer code to identify one or more bindable expressions in the existing computer code, and receiving a command to bind a human machine interface with one or more of the identified bindable expressions. The method may further include binding, using a processor, one or more of the bindable expressions with the human machine interface in response to the command. The binding may enable the human machine interface to communicate information within the existing computer code in place of the one or more bound expressions. The bound machine interface may communicate information within the computer code while the computer code is executing.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a method for manufacturing a hot gas path component of a turbine is provided, the method including forming cooling channels in a surface of a member. The method also includes disposing a layer on the surface of the member to enclose the cooling channels, the layer being disposed on a portion of the member to be cooled and bonding the layer to the surface, wherein bonding comprises heating the member and the layer.

Abstract: A grinding engine includes a work spindle; a work chuck cooperated with the work spindle; a grind spindle; a grind wheel cooperated with the grind spindle; and a plurality of alignment adjustment systems positioned relative to and around the grind spindle, wherein adjustment from any one of the alignment adjustment systems is configured to cause a change in alignment between the work spindle and the grind spindle.

Abstract: A method and system for providing personalized message delivery to one or more individual users of at least one team of users is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system, data specific to one or more individual users of at least one team of users is gathered, analyzed and used to determine preferences and order of precedence of the one or more individual users of the at least one team of users; and personalized message delivery is provided to the one or more individual users of the at least one team of users based upon the one or more individual users of the at least one team of users' preferences and order of precedence.

Abstract: The present embodiment provides for methods and systems for use in processing objects such as wafers, including polishing and/or grinding wafers. Some embodiments provide systems that include a front-end module and a processing module. The front end module couples with a storage device that stores objects for processing. The front-end module can comprise a single robot, a transfer station, and a plurality of end effectors. The processing module is coupled with the front-end module such that the single robot delivers objects from the storage device to the processing module. The processing module comprising a rotating table, and a spindle with a carrier configured to retrieve the delivered object and process the object on the rotating table.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a method for manufacturing a hot gas path component of a turbine is provided, the method including forming cooling channels in a surface of a member. The method also includes disposing a layer on the surface of the member to enclose the cooling channels, the layer being disposed on a portion of the member to be cooled and bonding the layer to the surface, wherein bonding comprises heating the member and the layer.

Abstract: One embodiment of a device includes a network filter configured to filter a plurality of network streams in real-time at the network analysis device to access at least one of the plurality of network streams based on filter parameters input to the network filter. The device further includes a processor configured to compile network information associated with the accessed at least one of the plurality of network streams to allow interaction with the network information.

Abstract: The level of security associated with mobile communication device access is advantageously reduced while the mobile device resides at a location deemed to be “safe.” Determining whether the mobile communications device resides at a safe location depends on (a) location coordinates, and (b) frequency and duration of use of the mobile communication device at the location.

Abstract: A method and system for providing personalized message delivery to a user is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system, data specific to a user is gathered, analyzed and used to determine preferences and order of precedence of the user; and personalized message delivery is provided based upon the user's preferences and order of precedence.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of binding a human machine interface to an expression of existing computer code may include analyzing the existing computer code to identify one or more bindable expressions in the existing computer code, and receiving a command to bind a human machine interface with one or more of the identified bindable expressions. The method may further include binding, using a processor, one or more of the bindable expressions with the human machine interface in response to the command. The binding may enable the human machine interface to communicate information within the existing computer code in place of the one or more bound expressions. The bound machine interface may communicate information within the computer code while the computer code is executing.

Abstract: A grinding machine wherein coarse and fine grind wheels are mounted to a single rotating spindle. A multiple grind wheel mount is attached to the lower portion of the rotating spindle, the coarse and fine wheels being supported by the wheel mount, the wheel mount containing the mechanism for moving the inner coarse wheel down relative to the stationary outer fine wheel.

Abstract: The present embodiment provides for methods and systems for use in processing objects such as wafers, including polishing and/or grinding wafers. Some embodiments provide systems that include a front-end module and a processing module. The front end module couples with a storage device that stores objects for processing. The front-end module can comprise a single robot, a transfer station, and a plurality of end effectors. The processing module is coupled with the front-end module such that the single robot delivers objects from the storage device to the processing module. The processing module comprising a rotating table, and a spindle with a carrier configured to retrieve the delivered object and process the object on the rotating table.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for securing the transmission of DTMF signals by a telephone over a telephone line. If the telephone is operating in a mode wherein another party may hear any DTMF tone generated by the telephone, such as over the loudspeaker of a speakerphone or as part of a conference call, the telephone prevents generation of an audible signal which predictably corresponds to the actual DTMF value of any button pushed by the user.

Abstract: A grinding machine wherein coarse and fine grind wheels are mounted to a single rotating spindle. A multiple grind wheel mount is attached to the lower portion of the rotating spindle, the coarse and fine wheels being supported by the wheel mount, the wheel mount containing the mechanism for moving the inner coarse wheel down relative to the stationary outer fine wheel.

Abstract: The methods of the present invention demonstrate that adrenomedullin (AM) is expressed in human cancer cell lines of diverse origin and functions as a universal autocrine growth factor driving neoplastic proliferation. The present invention provides for AM peptides and AM antibodies useful in therapeutic, pharmacologic and physiologic compositions. The present invention additionally provides for methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease utilizing compositions comprising the AM peptides and antibodies of the present invention. The methods of the present invention also provide for experimental models for use in identifying the role of AM in pancreatic physiology. The methods pertaining to rat isolated islets have show that AM inhibits insulin secretion in a dose-dependent manner. The monoclonal antibody MoAb-G6, which neutralizes AM bioactivity, was show by the methods of the present invention to increase insulin release fivefold, an effect that was reversed by the addition of synthetic AM.

Abstract: A vascular graft includes a proximal section, integral with two branches which terminate in a distal end-to-end section. The end-to-end section is attached to a host artery at end-to-end anastomoses. Flow of blood from the proximal section to the host artery occurs with a self-correcting flow pattern at the opposing junctions, avoiding arterial bed impingement and associated risk of restenosis.