Abstract: An applicator or applicator system used for handling samples in an analytical laboratory setting. In particular, the invention the applicator or applicator system is capable of capping an analytical sample tube by applying a capping material to an opening of an analytical sample vessel, the applicator or applicator system including g a dispenser configured to dispense a substantially continuous length of a capping material, such that a region of the substantially continuous length of capping material is located on or about an opening of an analytical sample vessel held in a predetermined orientation.

Abstract: An applicator or applicator system used for handling samples in an analytical laboratory setting. In particular, the invention the applicator or applicator system is capable of capping an analytical sample tube by applying a capping material to an opening of an analytical sample vessel, the applicator or applicator system including g a dispenser configured to dispense a substantially continuous length of a capping material, such that a region of the substantially continuous length of capping material is located on or about an opening of an analytical sample vessel held in a predetermined orientation.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to reconfigurable chassis that allow for rapid construction and optimization of biocircuits.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to composition, and related methods, for isolating and assembling DNA molecules without intermediate cloning steps.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to composition, and related methods, for isolating and assembling DNA molecules without intermediate cloning steps.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to composition, and related methods, for isolating and assembling DNA molecules without intermediate cloning steps.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to composition, and related methods, for isolating and assembling DNA molecules without intermediate cloning steps.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to reconfigurable chassis that allow for rapid construction and optimization of biocircuits.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for improving planning, scheduling, and supply chain management. Embodiments of the invention can provide some or all of the following: improved systems and methods for determining an optimal lot size, improved systems and methods for determining optimal WIP levels, improved systems and methods for an inventory advisor module, improved systems and methods for integrating functionality of a lot sizer and WIP module and an inventory module, improved systems and methods for implementing multi-echelon inventory analysis, and improved systems and methods for partitioning planning information.

Abstract: High-speed silicon CMOS circuits and high-power AlGaN/GaN amplifiers are integrated on the same wafer. A thin layer of high resistivity silicon is bonded on a substrate. Following the bonding, an AlGaN/GaN structure is grown over the bonded silicon layer. A silicon nitride or a silicon oxide layer is then deposited over the AlGaN/GaN structure. Following this, a thin layer of silicon is bonded to the silicon nitride/silicon oxide layer. An area for the fabrication of AlGaN/GaN devices is defined, and the silicon is etched away from those areas. Following this, CMOS devices are fabricated on the silicon layer and AlGaN/GaN devices fabricated on the AlGaN/GaN surface.

Abstract: The present invention describes a composition including a mixture of L- and D-pyroglutamate stereoisomers in a ratio of L to D of from about 80:20 to about 97:3, and, a carrier medium for application of the L- and D-pyroglutamate stereoisomers to a target plant. The composition can also be used as a germination medium and may be incorporated into a seed coat for assisting in germination. The present invention further describes a method of increasing the agronomic performance of a target plant by treating a target plant with a composition including a mixture of L- and D-pyroglutamate stereoisomers in a ratio of L to D of from about 80:20 to about 97:3 and a carrier medium for said L- and D-pyroglutamate stereoisomers.

Abstract: High-speed silicon CMOS circuits and high-power AlGaN/GaN amplifiers are integrated on the same wafer. A thin layer of high resistivity silicon is bonded on a substrate. Following the bonding, an AlGaN/GaN structure is grown over the bonded silicon layer. A silicon nitride or a silicon oxide layer is then deposited over the AlGaN/GaN structure. Following this, a thin layer of silicon is bonded to the silicon nitride/silicon oxide layer. An area for the fabrication of AlGaN/GaN devices is defined, and the silicon is etched away from those areas. Following this, CMOS devices are fabricated on the silicon layer and AlGaN/GaN devices fabricated on the AlGaN/GaN surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for improving planning, scheduling, and supply chain management. Embodiments of the invention can provide some or all of the following: improved systems and methods for determining an optimal lot size, improved systems and methods for determining optimal WIP levels, improved systems and methods for an inventory advisor module, improved systems and methods for integrating functionality of a lot sizer and WIP module and an inventory module, improved systems and methods for implementing multi-echelon inventory analysis, and improved systems and methods for partitioning planning information.

Abstract: A method by which objects that have content in common share storage in a data repository, the method comprising breaking an object into component data items at boundaries that depend upon the content of the object, determining digital fingerprints for the component data items, initiating processes to deposit a plurality of objects containing distinct occurrences of the identical component data item within their content, storing distinct information for some component data items of an object's content, but for other component data items relying on the identical component data item already stored, rather than storing a separate copy of the identical component data item.

Abstract: A method for providing naming and access control of data items in a data repository, the method comprising having a first client program deposit a data item in the data repository, the depositing including determining a digital fingerprint from the data item, and storing the data item in the data repository at a location or locations associated with the fingerprint, having the first client program specify an object name for an object that comprises a set of data items, storing in the repository an association between the name and the set of data items, and allowing the client program to retrieve a data item from the set of data items by specifying the object name and without providing the digital fingerprint of any data item or composite of data items.

Abstract: A method for turning variable-length file path names into fixed-length object identifiers in a data repository, the method comprising, assigning a fixed-value identifier to a file system in the data repository, computing a first deterministic pseudo-random function that combines a first component of a plurality of file system pathname components associated with a file with the fixed-value identifier, computing a second determininstic pseudo-random function that combines a second component of the plurality of file system pathname components with the result of the first function, and using at least one of the computed deterministic pseudo-random functions to produce a fixed-length object identifier for the file.

Abstract: A method by which more than one client program connected to a network stores the same data item at the same location or locations in a data repository connected to the network, the method comprising having a first client program deposit a first data item in a data repository, the depositing including determining a digital fingerprint from the data item using a reproducible pseudorandom process that produces digital fingerprints having a pseudorandom distribution, storing the data item in the data repository at a location or locations associated with the digital fingerprint, and associating a deletion permission token with the data item, and storing this association in the data repository, having a second client program initiate a process for depositing a second data item in the data repository, wherein the second data item is identical to the data item stored by the first client program, the process including determining a digital fingerprint from the second data item using the reproducible pseudorandom proce

Abstract: A method and apparatus for constructing, repairing and operating modular electronic systems utilizes peripheral half-capacitors (i.e., conductive plates on the outside of the modules) to communicate non-conductively between abutting modules. Such systems provide lower cost, improved testability/repairability and greater density than conventional modular packaging techniques, such as printed circuit boards and multi-chip modules. The non-conductive interconnection technique of the invention can be applied to all levels in the packaging hierarchy, from bare semiconductor dies to complete functional sub-units. Numerous exemplary systems and applications are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for improving planning, scheduling, and supply chain management. Various embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for managing inventory of different types of items in a supply chain. One aspect of the invention focuses on a method for managing inventory of similar items in a supply chain. The method includes determining a flow path for items in a supply chain, wherein the flow path comprises at least one operation. The method also includes receiving inventory data for items at each operation; storing the inventory data; determining a demand factor for the items; and determining a cost factor for the items. The method further includes based in part on the demand factor and the cost factor, determining an exchange curve for the items; and displaying a portion of the inventory data for the items and the exchange curve.