Abstract: Methods of lightly implanting platinum, iridium, osmium, erbium, ytterbium, dysprosium, and gadolinium in semiconductor material in shallow depths by plasma-immersion ion implantation (PIII) and/or pulsed PIII are provided herein. Methods include depositing a liner layer prior to masking and implanting features to form n-type and p-type semiconductors and implanting materials through the liner layer. Methods are suitable for integration schemes involving fabrication of fin-type field effect transistors (FinFETs).

Abstract: A flexible article of footwear, such as a sandal or the like, with a puncture resistant sole and reinforced strap mount. The article of footwear can also have an adjustable forefoot strap, and the sole can have a midsole, outsole and puncture resistant plate that can be integrally molded together. In some embodiments, the insole can be contoured to match the contour of the wearer's foot compete with arch support.

Abstract: A wireless water flow monitoring and leak detection system and method are provided. The system includes a base station, a memory, and a central processing unit configured to control the operation of the system and to analyze stored data. A plurality of highly-sensitive wireless flow sensor nodes are each installed individually on a supply line of a water fixture in a facility having a plurality of water fixtures. The wireless flow sensor nodes can periodically read and store a data point corresponding to either a flow condition or a no flow condition occurring at the water fixture. A plurality of coordinator nodes are configured to wirelessly relay data between the plurality of wireless flow sensor nodes and the base station. The base station is configured to determine based on an analysis of the stream of data points whether a leak exists in any of the water fixtures, and if a leak is determined to exist, a maintenance alert is generated.

Abstract: Leak detecting device working on the counter current principle uses a test piece connected to the inlet of a first turbomolecular pump, a gas detector connected to the inlet of a second turbomolecular pump. First and second molecular pumps downstream of the respective turbomolecular pumps have a common outlet connected to a pre-vacuum pump and reduce the effect of test gas substratum. Both turbomolecular and other molecular pumps are on a common shaft, the passages between each turbomolecular and molecular pumping stage being connected.

Abstract: An evaporative air conditioner wherein a radial fan is actuated through a speed controller independently of the water pump to maintain water flow at low fan speed and including water channels arranged to restrict water flow noises.