Abstract: An easy method proposes a passive alignment by using an alignment mark. That is, V-shaped grooves are utilized as alignment marks in place of a metal pattern of the prior art in observing an optical contrast. Also, in order to adjust a height of an optical device, the support made of a metal is formed in the conventional method, whereas in the present invention a height of an optical device is adjusted by etching the silicon substrate and clamped through the use of solder bumps formed in the V-shaped grooves. And also, in this invention, it is possible that V-shaped grooves can be facilely formed on a non-planarized substrate by using a method of burying a mask material during the formation of the V-shaped grooves. By applying the above principle, the present invention proposes a process capable of passive aligning an optical device, a planar lightwave circuit (PLC) and an optical fiber, simultaneously.

Abstract: A polycrystalline diamond member and a method for making the same. The member includes a backing and a layer of polycrystalline diamond on the backing wherein the layer of polycrystalline diamond has a rake surface and a flank surface. The layer of polycrystalline diamond has an interior region adjacent to the backing and an exterior region adjacent to the interior region wherein the exterior region terminates at the rake surface. The interior region includes interior diamond particles and a catalyst with the interior diamond particles being bridged together so as to form interstices therebetween. The catalyst is at the interstices of the interior diamond particles. The exterior region includes exterior diamond particles bridged together so as to form interstices therebetween with the exterior region being essentially free of the catalyst. A chemical vapor deposition-applied hard material essentially surrounds the exterior diamond particles.

Abstract: A method of etching structural depressions in a substrate comprises aligning the ferroelectric domains within the substrate to domain orientations selected from two or more possible domain orientations, whereby the rate at which substrate material is etched by an etchant varies with the domain orientation of the substrate material; and exposing the substrate to the etchant.

Abstract: A gas purged viewport for endpoint detection in a gas phase processing chamber is provided which prevents contamination of an optical monitoring window by use of a purge gas flow. The purge gas purges the viewport and prevents deposition of byproducts and contaminants on the window which will adversely effect endpoint detection. The gas purge viewport includes a prechamber between the optically transparent window and the process chamber. The purge gas is passed through the prechamber and into the processing chamber to purge the window. The gas purge system may also be used to purge other parts such as sensors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cycloaliphatic diamines as cosolvents for hydrophobic amines in aqueous solution. The cycloaliphatic diamines of the present invention have a formula: where n is 1 or 2, each R is independently selected from a group consisting of: hydrogen, a 1 to 6 carbon aliphatic, and a 0 to 6 carbon containing amine, wherein each R is chosen such that the cosolvent amine comprises at least two amine groups; and a quantity of water to maintain said solution as a homogeneous phase. The cosolvent diamines have particular utility in the formation of water based epoxy resin curing agents. Superior water miscibility is achieved for hydrophobic amines through the use of cycloaliphatic amines as compared to conventional cosolvents.

Abstract: The present invention provides liquid crystal having a spiral coil structure and a dipole moment along its axis and a helical discotic switch using the same, wherein the helicene compound has the structure: wherein X is O, or S and Y is —O—C(═O)CH2—O—R5, wherein R5 is H, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently the same or different and are substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to reactive liquid crystal compounds of Formula (I), wherein P=polymerizable group, Sp=spacer, X and Z=linking group, n=1, m=0, or 1, A1 and A2=ring structure and R=unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group with the proviso that m=1 and/or R—P—Sp—X group. The composition comprising reactive liquid crystal compounds of formula (I), to linear or cross-linked (co) polymers obtainable by (co) polymerizing said reactive liquid crystals or compositions and to the use of said reactive liquid crystals or compositions for the preparation of linear or cross-linked polymers or polymer films for decorative pigments, cosmetics or security applications, active and passive optical elements, color filters, scattering displays, adhesives or synthetic resins with anisotropic mechanical properties.

Abstract: An electrically conductive adhesive composition which has flexibility and folding endurance and is feasible for use as a shield against electromagnetic waves from a flexible printed circuit, comprises 100 parts by weight of (a) an acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer, 20 to 500 parts by weight of (b) a phenolic resin and/or an epoxy resin, 1 to 100 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the components (a) and (b) in total, of (c) an electrically conductive filler and 1 to 50 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the components (a) and (b) in total, of (d) a bromine-containing flame retardant.

Abstract: An anisotropic conductive adhesive film capable of maintaining a high connection reliability on connection electrodes with a fine pitch on which an oxide film is formed. The anisotropic conductive adhesive film 1 comprises conductive particles 7 dispersed in an insulating binder 6. Each conductive particle 7 consists of a styrene resin particle 71 and a thin metal film 72 formed on the surface thereof by gold-plating, etc. Projections 72a are formed on the surface of the thin metal film 72 of the conductive particle 7.

Abstract: An composition with improved electrical stability for use in microelectronic applications comprises a polymeric resin, a conductive filler, optionally either a reactive or a nonreactive diluent, optionally an inert filler, and an oxygen scavenger or corrosion inhibitor or both to provide the electrical stability. Alternatively, the composition may also include a low melting point metal filler component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant combination for thermoplastic polymers comprising, as component A, a salt of 1-hydroxydihydrophosphole oxides of formula (Ia) or formula (Ib) and/or 1-hydroxyphospholane oxides of formula (II), and, as component B, a synthetic inorganic compound and/or a mineral product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extruding pitch based foam is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: forming a viscous pitch foam; passing the precursor through an extrusion tube; and subjecting the precursor in said extrusion tube to a temperature gradient which varies along the length of the extrusion tube to form an extruded carbon foam. The apparatus includes an extrusion tube having a passageway communicatively connected to a chamber in which a viscous pitch foam formed in the chamber paring through the extrusion tube, and a heating mechanism in thermal communication with the tube for heating the viscous pitch foam along the length of the tube in accordance with a predetermined temperature gradient.

Abstract: A method for molding composite structural plastic components is disclosed wherein such components are cast from a polymerizable thermoset or thermoplastic composition in a conventional metalcasting mold. In the instant invention, a low viscosity thermoset or thermoplastic composition having reinforcing fibers distributed therein is poured into conventional metalcasting molds, obviating the need for high heats and pressures associated with injection or compression molding of composite materials as taught in the prior art. In the case of a thermoset resin, the object to be fabricated is fully cured by the action of a catalyst at relatively low exothermic resin temperatures. In the case of a thermoplastic resin, curing is generally achieved independently of high added heat and pressure. If using a thermoplastic such as nylon 6 in the present invention, a preferred method of use involves the addition and combination of fiber reinforcements while the nylon 6 resin is being manufactured.

Abstract: Segmentation of a flexible, elongated, strip-shaped substrate having a plurality of encapsulated semiconductor devices mounted thereon, for device singulation, is facilitated by pre-cutting pairs of slots through the substrate at each device mounting area, which slots minimize the amount of substrate material required to be removed during device singulation. Disadvantageous penetration of the slots by liquid encapsulant material is substantially prevented, or at least minimized, by forming slots having burrs or flaps at the upper, mounting surface of the substrate which seal off, or substantially reduce the width of the slots.

Abstract: The method of manufacturing semiconductor devices is capable of efficiently manufacturing semiconductor devices and preventing production of bad products. The method is executed in a molding machine including an tipper die and a lower die, in one of which a plurality of cavities corresponding to resin-molded parts of the semiconductor devices are formed. And, the method comprises the steps of: covering inner faces of the cavities and a parting face of one of the dies, which contacts a substrate of the semiconductor devices, with release film, which is easily peelable from the dies and resin for molding; clamping the substrate with the dies; filling the resin in the cavities; and forming the semiconductor devices by cutting the molded substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided including an endless conveyor and a plurality of elongated mold elements are mounted from the conveyor and project laterally outwardly of the latter. The apparatus defines coating, heating, and cooling stations through which the mold elements are successively moved and the coating station includes structure whereby the outer end portions of the mold elements may be coated with plastisol. The heating station includes structure by which the mold elements, with the plastisol coating thereon, may be exteriorly and interiorly heated to the cure temperature of the plastisol, the cooling station includes structure for externally and internally cooling the mold elements.

Abstract: An injection unit for injecting plastic into a cavity of a mold includes an injecting device connectable between an extrusion die and the mold. The injecting device includes a mouth having a plurality of openings that is insertable into the mold so that the plastic flows through the plural holes into the mold. A drive is connectable to at least a portion of the injecting device for rotating the mouth portion and the plural opening of the injecting device about a central axis as the plastic flows through the holes into the mold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for making a reconsolidated or reconstituted wood product from a charge of wood components and binder using steam injection pressing to consolidate and bind the charge into a mat in which the wood components are bound to each other to form the wood product. The charge is compressed into the mat by operation of at least the one pressing member in the form of a heated movable platen. The method and apparatus are characterized by the pressure being applied to the charge or mat from the steam injection pressing being independent of the compressing force applied to the charge or mat by the pressing member. The invention is particularly adapted to form beams of relatively large cross section, such as for example in excess of 30 mm, preferably larger than 40 mm.

Abstract: A container molding method for reducing the amount of released acetaldehyde. The method comprises a primary blow molding step of stretch-blow-molding a preform into a primary blow-molded article; an acetaldehyde reducing step of reducing the amount of acetaldehyde released from the primary blow-molded article; and a final blow molding step of stretch-blow-molding the primary blow-molded article having a reduced amount of acetaldehyde into a final container. The primary blow molding step molds the primary blow-molded article which is larger in size than the final container and which has an average wall-thickness of a stretched barrel portion equal to or less than 0.3 mm, that is smaller than the average wall-thickness of a barrel portion of the final container. The acetaldehyde reducing step heats the thin-walled barrel portion of the primary blow-molded article at a high temperature for a relatively short time.

Abstract: Superconductor containing filaments having embedments of superconducting material surrounded by a rayon matrix are formed by preparing a liquid suspension which contains at least 10 weight percent superconducting material; forming a multicomponent filament having a core of the suspension and a viscose sheath which contains cellulose xanthate; and thereafter, regenerating cellulose from the cellulose xanthate to form a rayon matrix.

Abstract: The method of producing an R—Fe—B type sintered magnet according to the present invention includes the steps of: (a) preparing an alloy powder material in a first state, in which a first amount of lubricant has been applied to a surface of an alloy powder; (b) partially evaporating said lubricant in said alloy powder material in said first state to transform said alloy powder material into a second state, in which the amount of said lubricant has been reduced to a second amount; (c) compacting said alloy powder material in said second state to form a compact; and (d) sintering said compact.

Abstract: A method for compacting powders for powder metallurgy comprises packing powders for powder metallurgy formulated with a lubricant in a compacting die applied with a lubricant on inner wall surfaces thereof, and subjecting the powders to warm or hot compaction. The powders contain the lubricant in an amount up to 0.2 wt %, non-inclusive of 0%, based on the total of the powders and the lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sintered body of a carbonitride alloy with titanium as main component which has improved properties particularly when used as cutting tool material in general finishing cutting operations requiring high deformation resistance in combination with relatively high toughness. This has been achieved by combining a carbonitride based hard phase of specific chemical composition with an extremely solution hardened Co-based binder phase.

Abstract: Provided is a copper alloy for electrical or electronic parts which is superior in yield strength, electric conductivity, spring limit value, resistance property of stress relaxation, bendability and Sn plating property. The copper alloy for electrical or electronic parts comprises Fe: 0.5-2.4% (“%” means “% by mass”, which is the same hereinafter.), Si: 0.02-0.1%, Mg: 0.01-0.2%, Sn: 0.01-0.7%, Zn: 0.01-0.2%, Pb: 0.0005-0.015%, P: less than 0.03%, Ni: 0.03% or less, and Mn: 0.03% or less, and further comprises Cu and inevitable impurities as the balance of the copper alloy.

Abstract: The invention features an apparatus for the separation and analysis of proteins, which includes a sample input, a first liquid chromatography column, a multiport injection valve connecting the sample input to the column, a pump for providing variable pressure delivery of a solution to the column via the multiport valve, and a program for specifying a sequence of system control programs.

Abstract: A sensor for measuring the non-methane HC concentration of gas sample, e.g., automotive exhaust gas, the sensor comprises a sensor base, capable of producing a output signal representative of the exothermic effect of the hydrocarbon species in the gas sample. The sensor base has disposed on, and integral with, its surface, a porous selective oxidation catalyst layer comprising capable of selectively oxidizing a combination of CO+H2+alkene species in the gas sample and leaving unoxidized the alkane and aromatic hydrocarbons. The sensor base further includes a first supported resistance temperature device which has disposed thereon a total oxidation catalyst layer capable of oxidizing the remaining alkane and aromatic hydrocarbon species in the gas sample, and a non-catalyzed second resistance temperature device.

Abstract: A gas sensor for the detection of gases comprises a housing and an active element disposed within the housing. The active element is surrounded by a porous insulating material having a bulk density no greater than 0.15 g/cc. Another gas sensor comprises an active element surrounded by a porous insulating material having a surface area no greater than approximately 200 m2/cc. Another gas sensor comprises a copper compound positioned so that gas contacts the copper compound before contacting the active element. Another gas sensor comprises an active element surrounded by a porous material having an average pore size of at least approximately 100 Å. Another gas sensor comprises a heating element surrounded by a porous material that supports a catalyst.

Abstract: A melting furnace that incorporates the autoclave theory and is equipped with a high-frequency (horizontal wave) device for incinerating material and for thermal decomposition and recrystallization of organic and inorganic hazardous compounds contained in it and to detoxify hazardous substances that have been recrystallized or thermally decomposed by using specific solvents. A melting furnace to accomplish the above is provided and hazardous gas that is generated during the incineration process at high temperature and under high pressure in the furnace is treated.

Abstract: A device for treating liquids, especially coolants and lubricants for machining materials involving chip removal, is provided, and combats the problems of biological decomposition, biological collapse, and attacks by viruses and microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria. The device includes a device for producing a liquid film and a UV radiation unit for zero-contact irradiation of the film.

Abstract: A heat recovery and pollution abatement process with stackless operation for removing the products of combustion from hot boiler flue gas (45) comprising the steps of passing said hot boiler flue gas through a cloud of steam or mist (46), cooling the hot moist flue gas and recovering the heat therefrom (47), passing the partly cooled hot moist flue gas through a second cloud of mist comprised of cold water to total saturation (48), collecting the resulting stream of acid water, forcing the treated flue gas, mixing the treated flue gas with outside air, directing the forced treated air to atmosphere, shutting off the process in the absence of boiler flue gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing facial metal tricarbonyl compounds and further coordinated facial metal tricarbonyl compounds in water or an aqueous medium. The invention further relates to the use of said facial metal tricarbonyl compounds in the labelling of biologically active substrates and other ligands, and to a kit for preparing a facial metal tricarbonyl compound or further coordinated facial metal tricarbonyl compounds.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following formula: wherein R is C2-C6 mono- or multi-unsaturated hydrocarbon having one or more ethylene, acetylene or allene groups, A is 18 or 19, and X is H or halogen. The compounds of the invention bind to dopamine transporter with high affinity and selectivity and are thus useful as diagnostic and therapeutic agents for diseases associated with dopamine transporter dysfunction. The radiolabeled compounds are useful as imaging agents for visualizing the location and density of dopamine transporter by PET imaging.

Abstract: Since glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is the most potent insulinotropic hormone known and has been shown to stimulate insulin secretion strongly in patients with type II diabetes, this invention uses GLP-1 or its biologically active analogues in &bgr;-cell stimulatory tests in order to test &bgr;-cell function in a simple way. The test provides information about insulin secretory capacity, is easy and reproducible and has insignificant side effects.

Abstract: Wound healing is impaired in many diabetics, who suffer increased risk of chronic foot ulceration and amputation. Diabetic patients with poor healing ability were found to possess significantly lower fasting urinary nitrate levels than diabetic patients with normal healing ability or non-diabetic controls, implicating decreased endogenous nitric oxide activity as the mediator of diabetes-impaired wound healing. Methods and kits are provided for predicting the wound healing ability of diabetic patients based on the levels of nitric oxide related products such as nitrate or nitrite in urine or other specimens. Methods are also provided for treating non-wound healing diabetics and monitoring diabetic ulcer treatment.

Abstract: Microspheres are prepared by a process comprising the steps of (i) spray-drying a solution or dispersion of a wall-forming material in order to obtain intermediate microspheres and (ii) reducing the water-solubility of at least the outside of the intermediate microspheres. Suitable wall-forming materials include proteins such as albumin and gelatin. The microsphere have walls of 40-500 nm thick and are useful in ultrasonic imaging. The control of median size, size distribution and degree of insolubilisation and cross-linking of the wall-forming material allows novel microsphere preparations to be produced. In particular, the microspheres may be 15-20 &mgr;m, targeted to selected areas of the body or of prolonged life in the circulation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low volatile organic compound aerosol hair cosmetic compositions which contain nonionically derivatized starches optionally hydrolyzed and/or ionically modified, about 5-55% propellant, up to 50% solvent, and water. Such compositions provide a clear solution with a low viscosity, good spray caracteristics, a clear, non-tacky film, good stiffness, and improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: Oral composition for inhibiting oral malodor, containing an antibacterial agent and a zinc compound, in the form of a mouthwash containing 0.005-0.05% w/v of an antibacterial agent selected from bis-guanides and quaternary ammonium compounds, and 0.05-0.5% w/v of zinc acetate.

Abstract: By combining dihydroxyacetone as the active skin coloring agent in combination found with a blend of dispersion polymers and polyester polymers, an easily employed, self-tanning formulation is realized which produces a long lasting, naturally appearing coloring of the skin without any orange pigmentation being produced. In addition, tan colored skin produced by the present invention maintains the desired color for extended periods of time. In the present invention, the dispersion polymers stabilize the dihydroxyacetone as well as provide a thickening agent for the composition. In addition, the present invention also incorporates an oil soluble polyester polymer in combination with the other ingredients which achieves a formulation which provides a slow release of the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel oil-in-water emulsions comprising i) at least one specific 1,3,5-triazine derivative and ii) at least one polyalkyl-polyethersiloxane carrying polyoxyalkylene groups grafted onto the main silicone chain; with the proviso that the said emulsions do not comprise cetylstearyltrimethylammonium chloride. Another subject-matter of the present invention is the use of such emulsions in the manufacture of cosmetic or dermatological compositions intended for the photoprotection of the skin and/or hair and/or other keratinous substances against ultraviolet radiation, in particular solar radiation.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition which is presented in the form of a soft paste, which is capable of being used as lipstick and comprising a fatty phase in which waxes are present. A process for the preparation of this composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wrinkle reducing cream is presented which reduces wrinkles upon topical application to the skin. The main ingredients of the composition include a water and caffeine composition which is mixed together in a first vessel and a glycerin composition heated in a second vessel. The three components of the active ingredient are mixed carefully, making sure that any precipitate produced is remixed into the solution. After heating and mixing the components, the entire composition is cooled with care being taken to push any precipitate back into solution to ensure an even distribution of all of the components. The active ingredient thus produced may be combined with a suitable cosmetic vehicle to provide the topical wrinkle reducing composition. The composition is topically applied to the wrinkled area over a period of days or months in order to reduce or entirely eliminate wrinkles from the skin. The final active ingredient may also be used for other applications.

Abstract: The healing of chronic wounds, such as leg ulcers, is accelerated via topical administration of a serine protease inhibitor, such as PAI-2. Wound healing also is promoted using combinations of protease inhibitors, such as PAI-2 with other serine protease inhibitors and/or with protease inhibitors such inhibitors of metalloproteinases, acid proteases, and thiol proteases, respectively.

Abstract: Compositions for the treatment of fungal nail disease (onychomycosis), including camphor, menthol, eucalyptus and thymol are described. The ingredients are natural and very effective in treating the nail fungus.

Abstract: Compositions and lures are described which provide synthetic chemical attractants which function as highly effective attractants for male and female moths, primarily moths of the family Noctuidae. In one aspect, the attractants provide an effective attractant amount of vapor of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol or mixtures thereof. In another aspect, the attractants provide vapor blends of acetic acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-2-butanol, and 3-methyl-1-pentanol. By attracting male and female moths to traps or baits, the chemical attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling the moths.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of IL-15 or active variants thereof and/or IL-15 activity enhancing compounds for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for manipulating memory cells of the immune system, such as manipulating viability ad/or responsiveness of said memory cells. The IL-15 activity enhancing compound is for example lipopolysaccharidc (LPS). The invention further relates to the use of IL-15 inhibiting or eliminating compounds for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for manipulating memory cells of the immune system. Such inhibiting or eliminating compounds are for example anti-IL-15 antibodies, anti-IL-15R&agr; antibodies, fragments of these antibodies, e.g. the Fab or F(ab′)2 fragment, soluble IL-15R&agr;, fusion proteins consisting of soluble IL-15R&agr;, and Fc fragment, compounds, e.g. peptides, binding and/or inhibiting functional IL-15 receptor, IL-15 antisense oligonucleotides.

Abstract: Insect pests can be controlled by treating the pests or their loci with a combination of recombinant virus and organic insecticide. The recombinant virus preferably is a baculovirus. Combinations of recombinant baculovirus with chemical insecticides provide a dose-response in pests, such as insects, that is greater than additive. Preferred treatments of the invention are uses of recombinant baculoviruses that express a foreign protein or toxin, with pyrethroid insecticides. Treatments against pyrethroid resistant pests are especially useful.

Abstract: A method of preparing a viral aerosol from a dilute viral suspension prepared by dissolving a virus in an aqueous solution containing 6-12 g/l of a monovalent cation salt, or 50-100 g/l of a hexose, which is then nebulised with a gas pressure of 0.5-3.5 bars or an ultrasonic frequency of 2-5 MHZ. The resulting aerosol composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for treating neoplasia, by administering reovirus to a Ras-mediated neoplasm, are disclosed. The reovirus is administered so that it ultimately directly contacts cells of the neoplasm. Human reovirus, non-human mammalian reovirus, and/or avian reovirus can be used. If the reovirus is human reovirus, type 1 (e.g., strain Lang), type 2 (e.g., strain Jones), type 3 (e.g., strain Dearing or strain Abney), as well as other serotypes or strains of reovirus can be used. Combinations of more than one type and/or strain of reovirus can be used, as can reovirus from different species of animal. Either solid neoplasms or hematopoietic neoplasms can be treated.

Abstract: A composition is provided for ingestion by mammals for in vivo conversion of alpha-D-galactoside comprising an amount of alpha-galactosidase effective to hydrolyze alpha-D-galactoside to D-galactose, and non-toxic, ingestible excipient(s) for said alpha-galactosidase. Gastric distress in mammals due to ingestion of foods containing alpha-D-galactoside may be reduced by ingesting the foregoing composition of alpha-galactosidase and non-toxic, ingestible excipient contemporaneously with the ingestion of said food in an amount effective to hydrolyze the alpha-D-galactoside to D-galactose.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treatment for patients with sepsis. The claimed treatment is a combination therapy with protein C and BPI protein. Combining protein C, with its anti-coagulant/anti-inflammatory properties, and BPI, with its bactericidal and endotoxin neutralizing activities, provides an effective, synergistic therapy for sepsis that will reduce or ameliorate the adverse events and improve the clinical outcome of septic patients.