Abstract: It is desired to remove matter on a fluid surface of a tank. The tank defines a circular tank orifice comprising a tank orifice rim, the tank orifice rim containing a fluid surface of a fluid, the fluid overflowing the tank orifice rim to form a fluid overflow, the fluid surface defining a fluid surface center. The matter is removed by discharging from near the tank orifice rim a plurality (n) of jets of the fluid towards the fluid surface center. Any matter on the fluid surface is thereby urged toward the tank orifice rim and eventually removed from the fluid surface by the fluid overflow. In one application, the tank comprises a dip tank and the fluid comprises photoreceptor coating solution or components thereof such as solvents, additives, or both.

Abstract: An optical metrology target is provided and has a first periodic structure and a second periodic structure. The first periodic structure has at least two features and a first pitch, and the second periodic structure has at least two features and a second pitch. The optical metrology target is illuminated with a light source, and an optical signal from the optical metrology target is received and analyzed.

Abstract: A method and system for measuring the position of optical transmission members in an array includes: directing a laser light from a single laser source to two or more optical transmission members in an array; creating an optical interference pattern between the laser light emanating from the two or more optical transmission members; and characterizing the optical interference pattern to provide information about a position of the two or more optical transmission members in the array. In one embodiment, the array is a one-dimensional array. In another embodiment, the array is a two-dimensional array.

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of forming at least one layer over an optical element includes providing the optical fiber which has a central axis; rotating the optical element about the central axis; and forming the layer with a substantially uniform thickness during the rotation.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for fusion-splicing a first optical transmission member to a second optical transmission member with a heat source, the first and second optical transmission members each having a retaining member surface configured to form a continuous joint joining the first and second optical transmission members. The method includes disposing the first optical transmission member in a first retaining member and disposing the second optical transmission member in a second retaining member. First and second retaining members are composed of similar or like materials. Corresponding optical surfaces of the first and second optical transmission members are aligned along one axis.

Abstract: Restoration of a link in fixed wireless transmission network, in the case of failure, is achieved by redirecting a directional antenna of a first network element from a second failed network element to a third network element, whereby a new microwave link in the network is established. A network element suited to allow fast and effective restoration in a fixed wireless transmission network has a directional antenna and corresponding control circuitry which are controlled by a control device to redirect transmission direction in the case of a failure. Preferably, the directional antenna is a phased array antenna. The control device can either be a central network management system or a local control system of the network node.

Abstract: Mass data (the contents of arrays, large data structures, linked data structures and similar data structures stored in memory) are common targets for attack. The invention presents a method and system of protecting mass data by mapping virtual addresses onto randomly or pseudo-randomly selected actual addresses. This mapping distributes data values throughout the memory so an attacker cannot locate the data he is seeking, or identify patterns which might allow him to obtain information about his target (such as how the software operates, encryption keys, biometric data or passwords stored therein, or algorithms it uses). Additional layers of protection are described, as well as efficient techniques for generating the necessary transforms to perform the invention.

Abstract: A telecommunications network having at least one radio network controller, a plurality of base stations and a user terminal. At least one base station is operative to receive from the user terminal data packets having an associated quality of service QoS class. The base station is operative to communicate the data packets to an associated radio network controller in accordance with an internet protocol IP by assigning an internet protocol IP QoS class dependent upon whether soft handover of the user terminal to another base station is occurring and/or QoS class.

Abstract: A method of tungsten deposition for dynamic random access memory (DRAM) applications is described. The DRAM devices typically include two electrodes separated by a dielectric material. At least one of the two electrodes comprises a tungsten-based material. The tungsten-based material may be formed using a cyclical deposition technique. Using the cyclical deposition technique, the tungsten-based material is formed by alternately adsorbing a tungsten-containing precursor and a reducing gas on a structure.

Abstract: The present invention includes an intra-bronchial device, system, and method for providing a therapeutic agent to a patient. A device includes a flow control member for placement in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion, and when deployed in the air passageway inhibits a therapeutic agent distal of the control member from moving proximal of the control member, and includes the therapeutic agent associated with the flow control member. The control member may inhibit movement of the therapeutic agent by limiting airflow, and may include a one-way valve limiting exhalation of air from the lung portion. The control member may include a flexible membrane impervious to air flow, or a separator arranged to inhibit the movement of the therapeutic agent. The control member may include at least one anchor, and the anchor may be releasable from the air passageway for removal of the intra-bronchial device.

Abstract: A portable terminal having personal computing capability and wireless telecommunications capability. The portable terminal includes a display that is integral with, or otherwise attached to, a display. A housing is rotatably-coupled to the base and/or display. The portable terminal can be closed, wherein the housing overlies the base, or open, wherein base and housing flank the display. The display is fully visible to a user whether the portable terminal is open or closed. When open, a keyboard having keys that are apportioned between the housing and the base is accessible. To accommodate a change in the way in which a user is likely to hold and view the portable terminal when it's closed versus when it's open, the image in the display screen is rotated on command, or automatically, when the portable terminal is opened.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly prostate cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more prostate-specific polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly prostate cancer.

Abstract: An intra-bronchial device provides a medicant intra-bronchially. The medicant may be used for controlling biological interaction of an intra-bronchial obstruction device with the patient, to treat a disease or condition of the lungs such as pneumonia or lung cancer, or to treat a systemic disease or condition. The medicant is provided by associating a medicant with the intra-bronchial device, either before, at the time of placement, or after placement. The medicant may overlie at least a portion of the intra-bronchial device, be absorbed into at least a portion of the intra-bronchial device, or be carried in a chamber. The intra-bronchial device may further include an absorptive member, and the medicant is absorbed by the absorptive member.

Abstract: A portable terminal having personal computing capability and wireless telecommunications capability. The portable terminal includes a display that is integral with, or otherwise attached to, a display. A housing is rotatably-coupled to the base and/or display. The portable terminal can be closed, wherein the housing overlies the base, or open, wherein base and housing flank the display. The display is fully visible to a user whether the portable terminal is open or closed. When open, a keyboard having keys that are apportioned between the housing and the base is accessible.

Abstract: The invention provides a family of antibodies that specifically bind the human epithelial cell adhesion molecule. The antibodies comprise modified variable regions, more specially, modified framework regions, which reduce their immunogenicity when administered to a human. The antibodies, when coupled to the appropriate moiety, may be used in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Broadcast programs, e.g., for an audio information program, are divided into one or more segments and are broadcast to a receiver in packet format. The receiver captures the transmitted packets and reassembles the segments and the program for storage and subsequent output to the user. Segment quality of service is evaluated prior to output by ensuring that a minimum percent of packets per segment are usable, and by ensuring that no more than a maximum number of consecutive packets in the segment are unusable. Program quality of service is evaluated by ensuring that a minimum percent of segments per program are usable, and by determining if the first and/or last segment is usable. Different quality of service parameters are specified for particular programs. New quality of service parameters for particular programs are transmitted to the receiver.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, systems and methods for orthodontic treatment using elastic repositioning appliances while concurrently providing dental and periodontal therapies. Such therapies are traditionally provided with the use of a variety of accessories and devices which are applied when the repositioning appliance is removed from the patient's mouth. The present invention eliminates the need for such removal and additional devices by incorporating these therapies into the repositioning appliance.

Abstract: A drinking cup assembly having a cup having an open end, a cap adapted to enclose the open end, the cap having a drinking spout and an air vent and a pair of mating surfaces that align with the drinking spout and the air vent, and a removable flow control valve adapted to engage the mating surfaces. The cap has a retaining mechanism that in conjunction with one mating surface secures in place the flow control element when not in use.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of analyzing a tissue sample from a subject. In particular, the invention combines morphological staining and/or immunohistochemistry (IHC) with fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) within the same section of a tissue sample. The analysis can be automated or manual. The invention also relates to kits for use in the above methods.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter comprises a polymeric strand with an epoxy-reactive group other than a phenolic hydroxyl group, and a crosslinking group that crosslinks the polymeric strand with a rubber in a crosslinking reaction, wherein the polymeric strand is water soluble in an amount of at least 10 g/l, and more preferably at least 100 g/l. Particularly contemplated adhesion promoters may further comprise styrene-butadiene-vinylpyridine copolymer, and may advantageously be employed as a replacement for resorcinol-formaldehyde latex in the fabrication of a rubber containing tire. Especially contemplated rubber compositions may additionally comprise maleinized polybutadiene to synergistically improve adhesion of the rubber to a polymeric fiber coupled via contemplated adhesion promoters.