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There is provided methods and apparatus for improving the accuracy of three-dimensional objects formed by additive manufacturing. By depositing or hardening build material within the interior of the layers in certain patterns, the stresses that lead to curl in the object can be isolated and controlled. Similarly, certain patterns for depositing or hardening the build material provide for reduced layer thicknesses to improve the sidewall quality of the object being formed. The patterns within the interior of the layers can include gaps or voids for particular layers being deposited or hardened, and the gaps or voids can be partially filled, fully filled, or not filled at all when subsequent layers are deposited or hardened. Accordingly, the accuracy of three-dimensional objects formed by additive manufacturing is improved.

A thrust reverser for a turbofan engine having an air duct defined radially inwardly by a wall around the turbofan engine and radially outwardly in part by a fan cowl of the engine. A bulkhead is adapted to be mounted on the fan cowl having a shaped surface defining an upstream wall. A translating cowl is supported for movement axially between a closed position substantially adjacent the bulkhead and an open position spaced axially apart from the bulkhead so as to form an outlet for discharge of air from the air duct. The translating cowl has a first wall and a kicker plate defining a shaped surface. The kicker plate and / or the bulkhead may have a dimension which varies at different radial locations about a circumference of the translating cowl to selectively control the forward component of velocity of the air discharged from the air duct. A plume control device may extend longitudinally across the outlet to divide the air discharged from the air duct into a plurality of plumes. A vane spaced axially aft from the bulkhead has an airfoil section to guide air to the outlet in order to control turning and area match when the translating cowl is in the deployed position.

A method for transmitting data over a data bus with minimized digital control and data inter-symbol interference. The voltage level on the data bus is not permitted to reach the quiescent negated voltage level set by the bus terminator voltage. Additional time is provided for data detection circuitry to detect a first segment of data transferred over the data bus. A pause time is enabled after the data bus has been idle or paused for a prolonged period. After the first segment of data has been transferred, the method returns to normal operation by pausing for a normal period of time for data detection circuitry to detect subsequent segments of data transferred over the data bus. Additionally, during prolonged synchronous data transfers with unchanged data bits, the data bus is inverted and driven for further regulating the data bus voltage.

Semi-permeable membranes are described that allow for the efficient processing of many liquid based feed solutions, particularly those that contain acids. The membranes of this invention are able to process such feeds with high permeate rates while maintaining excellent retention of dissolved metals, cations, and organic compounds, even in the presence of hot concentrated acids. The semi-permeable membranes of this invention are able to conduct such separations for a useful period of time due to their chemical stability towards acids and their ability to permeate acids.

A method and system for facilitating an undo operation. In one embodiment, the method includes generating a plurality of control files, where each of the control files is associated with a batch of data that is received from a sending partition during a redistribution process, and where each control file includes a list of pages and corresponding ranges of rows of data that have been appended to the pages. The method also includes writing the control files to a persistent memory for each control file where all of the associated rows of the respective consistency point have been appended to pages and written to a persistent memory. The method also includes, in response to an interruption in the redistribution process, identifying pages and rows to be deleted during an undo operation based on the plurality of control files.

A method of depositing nanocrystalline diamond film on a substrate at a rate of not less than about 0.2 microns / hour at a substrate temperature less than about 500° C. The method includes seeding the substrate surface with nanocrystalline diamond powder to an areal density of not less than about 1010sites / cm2, and contacting the seeded substrate surface with a gas of about 99% by volume of an inert gas other than helium and about 1% by volume of methane or hydrogen and one or more of acetylene, fullerene and anthracene in the presence of a microwave induced plasma while maintaining the substrate temperature less than about 500° C. to deposit nanocrystalline diamond on the seeded substrate surface at a rate not less than about 0.2 microns / hour. Coatings of nanocrystalline diamond with average particle diameters of less than about 20 nanometers can be deposited with thermal budgets of 500° C.-4 hours or less onto a variety of substrates such as MEMS devices.

A method of screening solution conditions suitable for the crystallization of macromolecules with a picogram to a microgram of protein using picoliter or nanoliter volumes is provided. A preferred method comprises preparing a plurality of recipe solutions in milliliter volumes, aspirating protein and recipe solutions, respectively, from a plurality of wells, and dispensing the protein and recipe solutions into a plurality of wells, covering the combined protein and recipe solutions with oil, and maintaining the solution wells until crystallization or precipitation occur therein.

This document provides methods and materials related to regulating inflammatory pathways. For example, compositions and kits containing two or more of an anticholinesterase compound, a choline compound, and a carnitine compound and methods for using the compositions and kits described herein to support acetylcholine function to regulate one or more inflammatory pathways are provided.

Hydrogen generators operating over a range of hydrogen production rates are controlled by alternating production between a net hydrogen make rate and a net hydrogen loss rate. A hydrogen reservoir (150) is provided and the amount of hydrogen in the reservoir is the determinant as to which hydrogen production rate is employed by the hydrogen generator.

A method and device for programming a cordless handpiece used for root canal treatment and having a first memory and a tool holder for a treatment tool are described. The method includes providing a first data volume having a plurality of data sets in a second memory separate from the first memory, each of the data sets comprising at least one parameter assigned to the cordless handpiece and / or to the operable tool, selecting at least some of the data sets from the first data volume in the second memory, transmitting the selected data sets from the second memory to the first memory of the handpiece, and selecting a data set from the updated first memory for operation of the handpiece.

A method of depositing nanocrystalline diamond film on a substrate at a rate of not less than about 0.2 microns / hour at a substrate temperature less than about 500° C. The method includes seeding the substrate surface with nanocrystalline diamond powder to an areal density of not less than about 1010sites / cm2, and contacting the seeded substrate surface with a gas of about 99% by volume of an inert gas other than helium and about 1% by volume of methane or hydrogen and one or more of acetylene, fullerene and anthracene in the presence of a microwave induced plasma while maintaining the substrate temperature less than about 500° C. to deposit nanocrystalline diamond on the seeded substrate surface at a rate not less than about 0.2 microns / hour. Coatings of nanocrystalline diamond with average particle diameters of less than about 20 nanometers can be deposited with thermal budgets of 500° C.-4 hours or less onto a variety of substrates such as MEMS devices.

A softball or baseball bat with modified restitution characteristics is provided. The bat can comprise a substantially rigid shell coupled with a single or multi-piece insert. The shell can comprise a tip end, a barrel, a handle taper, and a handle. The insert can be press-fit or adhered to the inside of the barrel of the shell. The insert can be a single or multi-piece design and can be single or multi-layered. The insert can comprise a material capable of impact absorption. Portions of the insert can be separated from the shell with a separation layer to improve restitution in certain areas of the bat. The insert can also comprise multiple layers that are separated from each other with a separation layer to improve restitution in certain areas of the bat. The material and thickness of the insert and the shell can be varied to meet applicable restitution requirements.

A method in an industrial safety system for controlling a process or equipment, which industrial safety system includes components with safety devices. The safety system enables signals to be generated as a result of an event or alarm, where the method includes creating an automated link between the event or alarm and an effect or an action to be taken upon receipt of the event or alarm signal due to the event. The method includes configuring one or more links between the event and the input, thus forming a cause and effect matrix, and also generating a control code using the cause and effect matrix for subsequent download of the control code to at least one process controller whereby a control signal is subsequently generated by at least one safety controller to initiate the action or effect.

A projectile assembly comprises a base portion for receiving projectiles such as slugs and has an associated pusher plate at a rear end thereof for minimizing or controlling deformation of the rear end of the base portion during firing. The pusher plate has a disc with one or more axially extending projections that extend axially into the rearward end of the base portion thereby reinforcing the base portion and upon firing providing uniform axial deformation and / or obturation of the base portion with respect to a firearm barrel. The projectile assembly may be, for example, part of a shotgun shell slug cartridge, and provides enhanced accuracy over the prior art.

A projectile assembly comprises a base portion for receiving projectiles such as slugs and has an associated pusher plate at a rear end thereof for minimizing or controlling deformation of the rear end of the base portion during firing. The pusher plate has a disc with one or more axially extending projections that extend axially into the rearward end of the base portion thereby reinforcing the base portion and upon firing providing uniform axial deformation and / or obturation of the base portion with respect to a firearm barrel. The projectile assembly may be, for example, part of a shotgun shell slug cartridge, and provides enhanced accuracy over the prior art.

An advanced manufacturing plant and process to efficiently deconstruct and recycle post-consumer carpet primarily in an aqueous environment. The water-based technology substantially eliminates airborne particulate emissions into the workplace and the environment. It also significantly increases the quality and quantity of the resources recovered from the carpet. In addition to recycling residential carpet, it also reclaims and recycles material from commercial broadloom carpet.

A method of screening solution conditions suitable for the crystallization of macromolecules with a picogram to a microgram of protein using picoliter or nanoliter volumes is provided. A preferred method comprises preparing a plurality of recipe solutions in milliliter volumes, aspirating protein and recipe solutions, respectively, from a plurality of wells, and dispensing the protein and recipe solutions into a plurality of wells, covering the combined protein and recipe solutions with oil, and maintaining the solution wells until crystallization or precipitation occur therein.

The invention relates to a method of, and system for, linear speed control for an electric motor, in which a digital to analog converter means is used for converting an 8-bit digital signal to an analog voltage for setting voltage across a motor, a digital state machine means is used for converting the duty cycle of an input signal for output to the digital to analog converter means, and a closed loop feedback loop means is used for monitoring and setting the voltage across the motor. An over-current sense circuit can be used for monitoring the current across the electric motor. An over / under voltage sense circuit can be used for monitoring voltage of the electric motor. The resulting 8-bit digital control signal is converted to an analog voltage for the electric motor. Such methods and systems find particular use in automotive applications.

A semiconductor component comprises a substrate that includes wiring on a first surface. A chip is mounted on a second surface of the substrate by a die attach, the second surface opposite the first surface. A bond channel in the center of the substrate allows for electrical connection of contact pads on the wiring with bond pads arranged in a center row on the chip by wire loops. A housing made of a mold compound surrounds a backside of the chip and parts of the substrate adjacent to the wiring. The semiconductor component further comprises a rigid prepreg layer covering, as well as the wiring of the substrate and the prepreg layer being provided with openings. Each opening is arranged in such a manner that the contact pads are accessible, and solder balls are mounted on each of the contact pads through the openings.

A softball or baseball bat with modified restitution characteristics is provided. The bat can comprise a substantially rigid shell coupled with a single or multi-piece insert. The shell can comprise a tip end, a barrel, a handle taper, and a handle. The insert can be press-fit or adhered to the inside of the barrel of the shell. The insert can be a single or multi-piece design and can be single or multi-layered. The insert can comprise a material capable of impact absorption. Portions of the insert can be separated from the shell with a separation layer to improve restitution in certain areas of the bat. The insert can also comprise multiple layers that are separated from each other with a separation layer to improve restitution in certain areas of the bat. The material and thickness of the insert and the shell can be varied to meet applicable restitution requirements.

A method and device for programming a cordless handpiece used for root canal treatment and having a first memory and a tool holder for a treatment tool are described. The method includes providing a first data volume having a plurality of data sets in a second memory separate from the first memory, each of the data sets comprising at least one parameter assigned to the cordless handpiece and / or to the operable tool, selecting at least some of the data sets from the first data volume in the second memory, transmitting the selected data sets from the second memory to the first memory of the handpiece, and selecting a data set from the updated first memory for operation of the handpiece.

A method and apparatus for forming a backside coating on a substrate to counteract stresses from a previously deposited film is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for flattening a bowed substrate includes providing a substrate having a film stack formed on a first major surface thereof, wherein the substrate comprises a bowed orientation, and forming a coating a second major surface of the substrate, wherein the coating is configured to counter stresses produced by the film stack and flattens the substrate from the bowed orientation.

The invention relates to a method of, and system for, linear speed control for an electric motor, in which a digital to analog converter means is used for converting an 8-bit digital signal to an analog voltage for setting voltage across a motor, a digital state machine means is used for converting the duty cycle of an input signal for output to the digital to analog converter means, and a closed loop feedback loop means is used for monitoring and setting the voltage across the motor. An over-current sense circuit can be used for monitoring the current across the electric motor. An over / under voltage sense circuit can be used for monitoring voltage of the electric motor. The resulting 8-bit digital control signal is converted to an analog voltage for the electric motor. Such methods and systems find particular use in automotive applications.

A semiconductor component comprises a substrate that includes wiring on a first surface. A chip is mounted on a second surface of the substrate by a die attach, the second surface opposite the first surface. A bond channel in the center of the substrate allows for electrical connection of contact pads on the wiring with bond pads arranged in a center row on the chip by wire loops. A housing made of a mold compound surrounds a backside of the chip and parts of the substrate adjacent to the wiring. The semiconductor component further comprises a rigid prepreg layer covering, as well as the wiring of the substrate and the prepreg layer being provided with openings. Each opening is arranged in such a manner that the contact pads are accessible, and solder balls are mounted on each of the contact pads through the openings.

The invention relates to an electronically controllable brake system (1) having an inverter control valve (15; 15a), which is designed to generate and output an inverter control pressure (pI), whereinthe inverter control pressure (pI) is inversely proportional to a parking brake braking pressure (pPH) generated in a parking brake circuit (7) and / or a parking brake control circuit, which are to beactuated in order to implement a braking specification (VA, VB, VP) in the parking brake circuit (7) via spring-loaded brakes (8). According to the invention, an operating brake braking pressure (pBa, pBb) is to be actuated in order to control operating brakes (3) in at least one operating brake circuit of the brake system (1) as a factor of the inverter control pressure (pI) generated by the inverter control valve (15; 15a), if an implementing of a brake specification (VA, VB, VP), controlled electrically by an operating brake control module (10) of the operating brake circuit (3), is prevented via the at least one operating brake circuit (2a, 2b).

The invention relates to an electronically controllable braking system (1), comprising a trailer control valve (15), which has a trailer control module (28), the trailer control module (28) being designed to receive and process an electronically transmitted braking specification (VA, VB, VP) and the trailer control valve (15) being designed, under the control of the trailer control module (28), toproduce and output a redundancy control pressure (pSR) in accordance with the electronically transmitted braking specification (VA, VB, VP). If an implementation of the braking specification (VA, VB,VP) by means of at least one service brake circuit (2a, 2b) by the control of a service-brake brake pressure (pBa, pBb), which implementation is electrically controlled by means of a service brake control module (10), is prevented, the service-brake brake pressure (pBa, pBb) can be produced in accordance with the redundancy control pressure (pSR) produced in the trailer control valve (15) and output to the service brakes (3) of the at least one service brake circuit (2a, 2b) for the redundant implementation of the brake specification (VA, VB, VP) in the vehicle (100) and / or a trailer controlpressure (pT) can be produced in accordance with the redundancy control pressure (pSR) produced in the trailer control valve (15) and can be output to a trailer (200) for the redundant implementationof the brake specification (VA, VB, VP) in the trailer (200).