Abstract:
NVM arrays include rows and columns of NVM cells comprising a floating gate, a programming element, and a logic storage element. During a programming or erase mode, the floating gate of each cell is charged to a predetermined level. At the beginning of a read mode, all storage elements are pre-charged to a high supply voltage level. Following the pre-charge, selected cells are read to determine stored bit values. A charge status of the floating gate of each cell determines whether the storage element is turned on and the pre-charge voltage is pulled down corresponding to a bit value.
Abstract:
Retention-enhanced, programmable, shared floating gate logic circuits are employed as NVM cells. In one embodiment, the NVM cell is formed by a dual transistor logic gate circuit with a shared floating gate. The logic circuit is an inverter. The shared floating gate is doped partially or completely with p-type impurities to enhance retention. A charge adjustment circuit is arranged to inject and remove electrons to and from the shared floating gate determining the output of the logic gate circuit when supply voltage is applied to the logic gate circuit. In another embodiment, four transistors are employed to form another logic circuit such as a NOR gate or a NAND gate.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a magnet showing our new design; FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof; FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof; FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof; FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof; FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and, FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof. The broken line showing of a magnet is for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article and forms no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention involve a refill apparatus comprising at least one pump, a plurality of reservoirs, a plurality of reservoir fluid channels each associated with one of the reservoirs, a plurality of valves, each having a cracking pressure, for fluidically sealing the reservoir fluid channels and the outlet fluid channel, an outlet fluid channel fluidically connected to the reservoir fluid channels, and a needle having a lumen in fluid communication with the outlet fluid channel. A parameter such as a pressure level is monitored, and one or more pumps and various ones of the valves are actuated in accordance with a protocol comprising a sequence of steps whereby fluidic pathways are opened between different ones of the reservoirs and the needle in a washing and filling sequence, each of the steps being associated with an expected pressure level.
Abstract:
Compositions, methods, and kits for inhibiting an allergic response against an allergenic protein are disclosed. Compositions, methods and kits for inhibiting an allergic response against a flea allergenic protein; a feline allergenic protein; a canine allergenic protein; a dust mite allergenic protein; a peanut allergenic protein; a Japanese cedar allergenic protein; and a blomia tropicalis allergenic protein are disclosed.
Abstract:
This invention relates to novel compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters. One aspect of the invention relates to processes for preparing regioselectively substituted cellulose esters from cellulose dissolved in ionic liquids. Another aspect of the invention relates to the utility of regioselectively substituted cellulose esters in applications such as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays.
Abstract:
Compositions, methods, and kits for inhibiting an allergic response against an allergenic protein are disclosed. Compositions, methods and kits for inhibiting an allergic response against a flea allergenic protein; a feline allergenic protein; a canine allergenic protein; a dust mite allergenic protein; a peanut allergenic protein; a Japanese cedar allergenic protein; and a blomia tropicalis allergenic protein are disclosed.