Abstract: A coupler uncoupling control mechanism is provided in the present application, comprising an uncoupling cylinder, a propelling cylinder and a control assembly, wherein the propelling cylinder is connected to a first valve body, and the first valve body comprises a first air inlet connected to the main reservoir pipe of the train, a first air outlet communicated with the first air inlet, a second air inlet and a second air outlet communicated with the second air inlet; the first air outlet is communicated with the air inlet chamber of the propelling cylinder, and the second air inlet is communicated with the air outlet chamber of the propelling cylinder.

Abstract: In one aspect, optoelectronic devices are described herein. In some implementations, an optoelectronic device comprises a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell comprises a space-charge region, a quasi-neutral region, and a low bandgap absorber region (LBAR) layer or an improved transport (IT) layer at least partially positioned in the quasi-neutral region of the cell.

Abstract: Disclosed are a driving substrate and a display panel. The driving substrate includes a substrate defining an irregular-shape non-display area, an anode layer, located on the irregular-shape non-display area and provided with a first curved groove for encapsulating, and an organic unit array formed on a surface of the anode layer away from the substrate. The organic unit array includes a number of organic units forming a number of unit rows and unit columns. The distances between every two adjacent organic units in each unit row or in each unit column are identical. The first curved groove is located between two organic units.

Abstract: Semiconductor structures are provided. A semiconductor structure includes a bottom substrate having a first region and a second region; an insulation layer formed on the bottom substrate in the first region; a top substrate on side surface of the trench and the insulation layer; a first fin portion formed over the insulation layer, and a gate structure crossing the first fin portion. The first fin portion is electrically isolated from the bottom substrate through the insulation layer to reduce the leakage current at the bottom of the first fin portion. The gate structure covers part of side and top surfaces of the first fin portion.

Abstract: Valve with two-piece stator assembly for use with liquid chromatography or other analytical systems. A separate and removable stator plate is provided with a mounting device to provide a two-piece stator assembly. The mounting device is adapted on one side to engage and contact the stator plate, and on the other side includes a plurality of ports for fluidic connections which are in fluid communication with fluid passageways in the stator plate. By making the stator face a separate component, the overall costs of the valve can be reduced, different materials can be used for the mounting device and the stator, and the valve can be used for ultra-high pressure applications, including in liquid chromatography and other analytical instrument systems.

Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) cell structures are disclosed. In one example embodiment, a PV cell includes an emitter layer, a base layer adjacent to the emitter layer, and a back surface field (BSF) layer adjacent to the base layer. The BSF layer includes a first layer, and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The first layer includes a first material and the second layer includes a second material different than the first material.

Abstract: Valve with two-piece stator assembly for use with liquid chromatography or other analytical systems. A separate and removable stator plate is provided with a mounting device to provide a two-piece stator assembly. The mounting device is adapted on one side to engage and contact the stator plate, and on the other side includes a plurality of ports for fluidic connections which are in fluid communication with fluid passageways in the stator plate. By making the stator face a separate component, the overall costs of the valve can be reduced, different materials can be used for the mounting device and the stator, and the valve can be used for ultra-high pressure applications, including in liquid chromatography and other analytical instrument systems.

Abstract: A coupler uncoupling control mechanism is provided in the present application, comprising an uncoupling cylinder, a propelling cylinder and a control assembly, wherein the propelling cylinder is connected to a first valve body, and the first valve body comprises a first air inlet connected to the main reservoir pipe of the train, a first air outlet communicated with the first air inlet, a second air inlet and a second air outlet communicated with the second air inlet; the first air outlet is communicated with the air inlet chamber of the propelling cylinder, and the second air inlet is communicated with the air outlet chamber of the propelling cylinder.

Abstract: An oral irrigator contains: a body, a water tank and a detachable jet tip which are both in connection with the body, a power device and a control device Which are both accommodated in the body. The power device is configured to deliver water from the water tank to the detachable jet tip. The power device includes a first outlet defined thereon and configured to discharge the water, a delivery tube connecting with the first outlet, and a first seal element configured to stop water flowing into the body from the power device so that the water discharges out of the first outlet.

Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) cell structures are disclosed. In one example embodiment, a PV cell includes an emitter layer, a base layer adjacent to the emitter layer, and a back surface field (BSF) layer adjacent to the base layer. The BSF layer includes a first layer, and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The first layer includes a first material and the second layer includes a second material different than the first material.

Abstract: An automatic uncoupling mechanism for couplers comprises a coupler knuckle spindle and a driving unit comprising a cylinder body hinged to a coupler body and a telescopic member; and further comprises a first rotating member, a boss and a boss stopper, wherein the first rotating member comprises a crank hinged to the telescopic member and a rotating part being sheathed on the coupler knuckle spindle. The driving unit unidirectionally drives the telescopic member so that the rotating part drives the coupler knuckle spindle to unidirectionally rotate by the contact of the boss with the boss stopper, realizing coupler uncoupling; and, after the driving unit drives the telescopic member to return to its position, the rotation of the coupler knuckle spindle for achieving coupler coupling is not limited by the rotating part.

Abstract: FinFET structures and fabrication methods thereof are provided. An exemplary fabrication method includes forming a semiconductor substrate and a plurality of fins. First trenches and second trenches are formed between adjacent fins, and a width of the first trench is greater than a width of the second trench. The method also includes forming a first isolation layer on the semiconductor substrate exposed by the fins and on side surfaces of the fins. The first isolation layer containing an opening at the first trench. Further, the method also includes performing a first thermal annealing; forming a second isolation layer to fill the opening; removing a partial thickness of the first isolation layer and a partial thickness of the second layer to form an isolation structure; forming a gate structure across the plurality of fins; and forming doped source/drain regions in the fins at two sides of the gate structure.

Abstract: A membrane gas-liquid contactor is arranged to define a fluid flow path for contact with a membrane in a manner to improve degassing efficiency. A degassing module housing the membrane is arranged with flow fields for distributing the fluid flow throughout the membrane contact area. The distributed fluid flow may have a uniform membrane contact opportunity.

Abstract: In various embodiments, device for determining a condition of an organ of either a human or an animal may be provided. The device may include a first optical source and a second optical source. The device may also include a detector. The device may additionally include a lens system. The device may further include a switching mechanism configured to switch between an optical examination mode and a Raman mode. The lens system during the optical examination mode may be configured to direct a first light emitted from the first optical source. The lens system during the Raman mode may be configured to direct a second light emitted from the second optical source. The lens systems during the Raman mode may be further configured to direct a third light to the detector.

Abstract: A valve for use with liquid chromatography or other analytical systems may include a separate and removable stator plate. The stator plate may be a with a multi-piece stator plate with different layers. A mounting device mounting device may be adapted to engage the stator plate. The mounting plate may include a plurality of ports for fluidic connections in fluid communication with fluid passageways in the stator plate. Liquid chromatography elements, such as a packed chromatography column, a sample loop, or an electronic device may be formed on one or more layers of the stator plate. A first stator plate may be removed from a valve and replaced by a second stator having additional or different liquid chromatography elements than the first stator plate.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a device for determining a condition of an organ of either a human or an animal may be provided. The device may include a first optical source and a second optical source. The device may also include a detector. The device may additionally include a lens system. The device may further include a switching mechanism configured to switch between an optical examination mode and a Raman mode. The lens system during the optical examination mode may be configured to direct a first light emitted from the first optical source. The lens system during the Raman mode may be configured to direct a second light emitted from the second optical source. The lens systems during the Raman mode may be further configured to direct a third light to the detector.

Abstract: Semiconductor structures are provided. A semiconductor structure includes a bottom substrate having a first region and a second region; an insulation layer formed on the bottom substrate in the first region; a top substrate on side surface of the trench and the insulation layer; a first fin portion formed over the insulation layer, and a gate structure crossing the first fin portion. The first fin portion is electrically isolated from the bottom substrate through the insulation layer to reduce the leakage current at the bottom of the first fin portion. The gate structure covers part of side and top surfaces of the first fin portion.

Abstract: Valve with two-piece stator assembly for use with liquid chromatography or other analytical systems. A separate and removable stator plate is provided with a mounting device to provide a two-piece stator assembly. The mounting device is adapted on one side to engage and contact the stator plate, and on the other side includes a plurality of ports for fluidic connections which are in fluid communication with fluid passageways in the stator plate. By making the stator face a separate component, the overall costs of the valve can be reduced, different materials can be used for the mounting device and the stator, and the valve can be used for ultra-high pressure applications, including in liquid chromatography and other analytical instrument systems.

Abstract: Valve with multi-piece stator assembly for use with liquid chromatography or other analytical systems. A separate and removable stator plate is provided with a mounting device to provide a multi-piece stator assembly. The mounting device is adapted on one side to engage and contact the stator plate, and on the other side includes a plurality of ports for fluidic connections which are in fluid communication with fluid passageways in the stator plate. By making the stator face a separate component, the overall costs of the valve can be reduced, different materials can be used for the mounting device and the stator, and the valve can be used for ultra-high pressure applications, including in liquid chromatography and other analytical instrument systems.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, an optical detection device is provided. The optical detection device includes an optics arrangement configured to generate an annular illumination pattern to illuminate a portion of a sample and further configured to receive a return light from the portion of the sample illuminated by the annular illumination pattern; and a detector arrangement configured to detect the return light. According to further embodiments of the present invention, an optical detection method is also provided.