Abstract: A method for improving critical dimension of a substrate is provided. Manufacturing data of a plurality of critical dimension deviations corresponding to a plurality of areas on the substrate is collected. A plurality of sensitivity data corresponding to the plurality of areas is also collected. A plurality of exposure dosage offsets corresponding to the plurality of areas are calculated based on the plurality of critical dimension deviations and the plurality of sensitivity data.

Abstract: A fastener system is implemented to assemble a fabric element with a frame structure of a nursery device for supporting a baby occupant. The fastener system includes a first connecting structure joined with the fabric element and configured to complementarily mate with a second connecting structure having a protrusion extending along a support beam of the frame structure. The first connecting structure includes a flat affixing portion joined with an edge of the fabric element, and an engaging catch linked with the affixing portion through a joint portion. The second connecting structure complementarily mates within the engaging catch of the first connecting structure to fasten the fabric element with the support beam.

Abstract: Methods are provided for repairing a vane assembly, where the vane assembly includes an inner annular housing, an outer annular housing, and a vane extending therebetween. In one embodiment, the method includes removing an identified section of the vane to thereby form a pocket in an inner surface of the outer annular housing, a slot through the inner annular housing, and an edge on the vane, inserting a replacement vane portion with an advanced coating through the formed slot such that a first edge of the replacement vane portion is disposed in the pocket and at least a portion of the first edge is spaced apart from at least a portion of the outer annular housing inner surface, and welding a section of the replacement vane portion to the annular inner annular housing. The repaired vane assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A method for use in the manufacture of a microelectronic apparatus, the method comprising exposing a dummy field on a substrate by utilizing a lithographic scanner at a first speed, and exposing a production field on the substrate by utilizing the lithographic scanner at a second speed, where the first speed is substantially greater than the second speed. In a related embodiment, a method for use in the manufacture a microelectronic apparatus comprises exposing a non-critical layer of the apparatus by utilizing a lithographic scanner at a first speed, and exposing a critical layer of the apparatus by utilizing the lithographic scanner at a second speed, where the first speed is substantially greater than the second speed.

Abstract: A method for improving critical dimension of a substrate is provided. Manufacturing data of a plurality of critical dimension deviations corresponding to a plurality of areas on the substrate is collected. A plurality of sensitivity data corresponding to the plurality of areas is also collected. A plurality of exposure dosage offsets corresponding to the plurality of areas are calculated based on the plurality of critical dimension deviations and the plurality of sensitivity data.

Abstract: System and method for improving immersion scanner overlay performance are described. One embodiment is a method of improving overlay performance of an photolithography immersion scanner comprising a wafer table having lens cooling water (“LCW”) disposed in a water channel therein, the wafer table having an input for receiving the LCW into the water channel and an output for expelling the LCW from the water channel. The method comprises providing a water tank at least one of the wafer table input and the wafer table output; monitoring a pressure of water in the water tank; and maintaining the pressure of the water in the water tank at a predetermined level.

Abstract: A method for processing substrates to manufacture semiconductor structures thereon includes analyzing at least one first processing parameter of a first apparatus for processing a substrate, thereby yielding at least one first throughput rate of the first apparatus. At least one second processing parameter of a second apparatus is analyzed for processing the substrate, thereby yielding at least one second throughput rate of the second apparatus. The first throughput rate and the second throughput rate are compared, thereby yielding at least one comparison result for processing the substrate.

Abstract: A fastener system is implemented to assemble a fabric element with a frame structure of a nursery device for supporting a baby occupant. The fastener system includes a first connecting structure joined with the fabric element and configured to complementarily mate with a second connecting structure having a protrusion extending along a support beam of the frame structure. The first connecting structure includes a flat affixing portion joined with an edge of the fabric element, and an engaging catch linked with the affixing portion through a joint portion. The second connecting structure complementarily mates within the engaging catch of the first connecting structure to fasten the fabric element with the support beam.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compact coaxial nozzle useful in laser welding operations where the welding piece has a restricted or confined geometry. The nozzle is generally conical in shape, terminating in a relatively small tip. The nozzle includes a central laser discharge opening. The conical shape allows movement of the nozzle in confined areas. The nozzle includes a cooling jacket for proving coolant to the nozzle. The nozzle also includes a powder mixing chamber that provides good mixing of powdered filler material with a coaxial discharge around the laser. Finally, the nozzle further provides for inert gas to pass from an upper inlet, through passageways, out of a ring discharge. The ring discharge is also coaxially disposed around the central laser. Further the ring discharge provides mixing of the inert gas in order to minimize turbulent flow problems associated with restrictor plates.

Abstract: A method for repairing an eroded surface of a gas turbine compressor component includes depositing an amorphous alloy onto the eroded surface, melting the amorphous alloy with a laser beam on the eroded surface, and re-solidifying the amorphous alloy to form a welded deposit. The weld is then machined to restore the component to its original dimensions.

Abstract: A top frame unit of a baby crib includes a plurality of three-way couplers and a plurality of top frame rods. Each coupler includes a root part and first, second and third tube parts that extend in different directions from the root part. The root part is formed with a cap-receiving recess that is in spatial communication with the first tube part. Each top frame rod includes a rod body that has opposite first and second rod ends, and an anchor cap that is mounted on the first rod end of the rod body. Each top frame rod is extended removably through the first tube part of one of the couplers such that the anchor cap thereof is disposed removably in the cap-receiving recess, and such that the second rod end of the rod body is extendible removably into the second tube part of another one of the couplers.

Abstract: A bottom frame assembly for a baby crib includes pairs of first and second bottom frame rods, and a hub unit that includes stationary and rotary seats. The stationary seat is connected to the first bottom frame rods at diametrically opposite positions of the stationary seat. The rotary seat is mounted rotatably on the stationary seat, and is connected to the second bottom frame rods at diametrically opposite positions of the rotary seat. By adjusting the angular orientation of the rotary seat relative to the stationary seat, the angles formed between adjacent ones of the first and second bottom frame rods can be varied so that the bottom frame assembly can suit the specified length-to-width ratio of the baby crib.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes a handle having a valve seat and a compartment, a valve member slidably received in the handle, for selectively engaging with the valve seat of the handle, to selectively enclose and block the bore of the handle. A spring member may bias the valve member to engage with the valve seat of the handle. A control member is rotatably engaged in the compartment of the handle, and includes an actuator for engaging with the valve member, and for selectively moving the valve member away from the valve seat of the handle when the control member is rotated relative to the handle. The control member includes an axle rotatably secured to a casing of the handle.

Abstract: In a process for producing a TFT display, a polysilicon layer is patterned to define a first and a second TFT regions. A first doping material is implanted into a first exposed portion in the first TFT region to define a first doped region and a first channel region, and implanted into a second exposed portion in the second TFT region to define a second doped region and a second channel region. A second doping material is implanted into a third exposed portion smaller than the first exposed portion to form first source/drain regions and simultaneously define a first LDD region in the first TFT region. A first and a second gate structures are formed over the first and the second channel regions, respectively. In a certain direction, the first gate structure is longer than the first channel, and the second gate structure isn't longer than the second channel region.

Abstract: A system and method for promoting product sales are proposed and applicable to data processing devices, characterized in the use of a computing mechanism for calculating the unit profit of a main product according to sales-related information of the main product and a promotional product thereof; a judging mechanism for judging the appropriateness of the promotional content so as to come up with a reasonable scheme for the product promotion, and further provides related information of the promotional schemes for reference and selection. In addition, the sales-promoting system and method of the present invention further provides inquiry and checking of the promotional scheme.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compact coaxial nozzle useful in laser welding operations where the welding piece has a restricted or confined geometry. The nozzle is generally conical in shape, terminating in a relatively small tip. The nozzle includes a central laser discharge opening. The conical shape allows movement of the nozzle in confined areas. The nozzle includes a cooling jacket for proving coolant to the nozzle. The nozzle also includes a powder mixing chamber that provides good mixing of powdered filler material with a coaxial discharge around the laser. Finally, the nozzle further provides for inert gas to pass from an upper inlet, through passageways, out of a ring discharge. The ring discharge is also coaxially disposed around the central laser. Further the ring discharge provides mixing of the inert gas in order to minimize turbulent flow problems associated with restrictor plates.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus to restore a blade leading edge on a gas turbine engine component such as an airfoil of a turbine blisk. The method utilizes welding image technology and power control systems in order to provide effective welding with superalloy materials such as Inconel 713 and Inconel 625. The method includes machining away a damaged leading edge and providing a repaired region through successive depositions of superalloy powder filler through laser fusion welding. Deposition material is added until the repaired region exceeds the original dimensions of the airfoil. The airfoil is then machined and finished to return it to original airfoil dimensions.

Abstract: A method is provided for repairing Z-notch wear surfaces on low pressure gas turbine engine turbine blades. The method is directed to turbine blades made of superalloy Inconel 713. Powdered Inconel 713 is welded to the Z-notch wear surface by directing an Nd:YAG laser beam upon the material. The laser beam is focused and traverses the wear surface in a stich-like pattern. The method allows Inconel 713 turbine blades to be repaired with the same material in a manner that does not generate cracking in the matrix material.

Abstract: A coupler device includes a barrel, a sleeve having an outer thread for engaging with an inner thread of the barrel and for securing the sleeve to the barrel, the sleeve includes an inner peripheral surface having a spatial pattern, and a tubular member includes one end engaged into the sleeve and forced against the sleeve to have the spatial pattern of the sleeve to be transferred onto the tubular member and to form a corresponding spatial pattern on the tubular member, and to have the sleeve to be secured to the tubular member with the spatial patterns of the sleeve and the tubular member. The sleeve may be made of stronger materials for solidly coupling to the barrel.

Abstract: The present invention provides dietary products for infant child and adult nutrition which possess adequate levels and ratios of medium chain fatty acids and ?-polyunsaturated fatty acids. Consumption of these dietary products can contribute to the prevention of obesity in developing individuals and can contribute to a reduction in body fat mass in individuals who are trying to loose weight or reduce body fat mass (e.g., obese individuals). A first preferred product is a dairy supplement or formulated dairy product for consumption by infants or children to prevent development of obesity. A second preferred product is a dietary suppplement for persons combating unwanted weight gain or obesity. Also featured are methods of formulating these dietary products.