Abstract: Methods and materials for silicon on insulator wafer production in which the doping concentration in a handle wafer is sufficiently high to inhibit dopant from diffusing from the bond wafer during or after bonding to the handle wafer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel system to automatically display the seating assignment of an attendee. The system comprises a processor in electronic communication with a database, an electronic reader and a display screen. The attendee wears a badge which comprises at least an computer readable portion itself comprising an identification number or code. When the electronic reader reads the identification number from the badge, the name and the seating assignment of the attendee are retrieved from the database and displayed on the display screen. A method is also provided thereof.

Abstract: A device for positioning a bore needle into a specific position within a vein includes a first body defining proximal and distal ends. A first needle extends from the distal end, establishing fluid communication through the first body from the distal to the proximal end. A second body co-axially supports the bore needle for rotational orientation in the specific position, and has a distal end with an aperture that defines an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the bore needle. The first and second bodies are respectively mounted to first and second opposed sides of a web body that defines an angle between the first needle and the bore needle when the bore needle is received in the second body, for positioning the aperture of the bore needle in the specific position in alignment with the first needle and opening substantially in the longitudinal direction of the first needle.

Abstract: A washcloth including a pocket for holding an object includes a first piece of fabric having a predetermined length and width. A second piece of fabric having a predetermined length and width is provided wherein the predetermined length and width of the second piece of fabric is smaller in size relative to the first piece of fabric. The second piece of fabric is positioned relative to the first piece of fabric for defining a pocket therebetween with an opening in communication with the pocket being provided for enabling an object to be inserted within the pocket. A third piece of fabric, having a predetermined length and width is provided and is secured relative to the first piece of fabric for providing a closure for the opening provided in communication with the pocket for retaining an object positioned within the pocket.

Abstract: A litter retrieving device for retrieving both containers and flat articles is provided. The litter retrieving device includes a handle, a semi-cylindrical element, a flanged lip and a plurality of piercing elements. The semi-cylindrical element is attached to an end of the handle. The flanged lip is formed as an extension along a side of the semi-cylindrical element. Piercing elements are provided both on the inner periphery of the semi-cylindrical member and on a lower side of the flanged lip. The semi-cylindrical element is adapted to encircle and restrain the containers as the piercing element located on the inner periphery of the semi-cylindrical member penetrates the containers. The piercing elements on the flanged lip are adapted for piercing flat articles.