Abstract:
A flexible flap is secured to the perimeter of a conventional cast net and is configured to be grasped by a human user's mouth and teeth. The device includes mating jaw portions configured to accept and be secured to a perimeter cord of a cast net.
Abstract:
A planarity verification system for proper positioning of testing probes comprises a plurality of electrical leads configured for connection to testing probes, an indicator electrically coupled to each of the leads, and a power source. One of the power source terminals is electrically coupled to the leads through the indicators and the other terminal is electrically coupled to a metalized surface such as a wafer to bias the surface. Each electrical lead forms part of a completed current path between the power source terminals when a testing probe contacts a biased surface and directs current through an associated indicator to provide an indication.
Abstract:
An isolation region is fabricated in a silicon substrate by first forming a silicon dioxide insulating layer on the substrate. A silicon nitride mask layer and an oxide layer are then deposited on the insulating layer. The oxide, mask and insulating layers and the substrate are etched to form a trench in the substrate. A channel stopper is implanted in substrate below the trench and the oxide layer is then stripped. Thereafter, the trench surface is oxidized to extend the insulating layer into the trench. Next, the trench is partially filled with polysilicon material, the surface of which is initially oxidized to extend the insulating layer over the trench. The mask layer is etched back to expose portions of the insulating layer adjacent the trench. The upper surface of the polysilicon material in the trench and portions of the substrate beneath exposed portions of the insulating layer are further oxidized to thicken the insulating layer over the trench.