Abstract: A substrate processing system includes an upper chamber and a gas delivery system to supply a gas mixture to the upper chamber. An RF generator generates plasma in the upper chamber. A lower chamber includes a substrate support. A dual ion filter is arranged between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. The dual ion filter includes an upper filter including a first plurality of through holes configured to filter ions. A lower filter includes a second plurality of through holes configured to control plasma uniformity.

Abstract: Examples of determining electronic component authenticity via electronic signal signature measurement are discussed. Reference pin identifiers corresponding to pins of a known authentic electronic component are determined. Measurement values corresponding to characteristics of pins of an electronic component are obtained, and pin identifiers based on the measurement values are generated. Accordingly, an indication that the electronic component is authentic can be provided based at least in part on a comparison of the pin identifiers and the reference pin identifiers.

Abstract: A body massager includes a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of massage members are supported by the carriage and extend from the backrest for imparting a rolling massage effect upon the back of the user. A second motor drives the massage members for generating a rotary kneading massage effect or for adjusting a width of the rolling massage effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a method of treating cancer in a human patient in need thereof, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a substrate of AKR1B1, AKR1B10, or both to said patient, wherein said patient has, or is suspected to have, cancer cells with elevated levels of AKR1B1, AKR1B10, or both, wherein said substrate is not 2-deoxy-D-glucose.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a method of treating cancer in a human patient in need thereof, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a substrate of AKR1B1, AKR1B10, or both to said patient, wherein said patient has, or is suspected to have, cancer cells with elevated levels of AKR1B1, AKR1B10, or both, wherein said substrate is not 2-deoxy-D-glucose.

Abstract: The present invention generally concerns a nano-enhanced explosive that is integrated at many points across an explosive train. More specifically, a nano-enhanced explosive is formed when a nanocomposite we call nMx is combined with a secondary high explosive. nMx is made of Li3AlH6 nanoparticles, elemental Al nanoparticles, an amount of Ti metal, and a nanoscale organic layer having unique burning profiles that lend energy to the explosive process including increased shockwave propagation through a chemical explosive and increased temperatures and gaseous pressure build up and release in and about the same. Our nano-enhanced explosive can be integrated at various points across an explosive train, e.g. use within a detonation cord (fuse), or as a detonation charge (initiator), or as the main charge, where the use of the nano-enhanced explosive can be characterized by the energy lent to projectiles from munitions, bubbles formed by underwater explosive trains, or blast profiles.

Abstract: The present invention generally concerns isolated nanoparticles via the decomposition of a ternary metal hydride. More specifically, the present invention harnesses increased energy densities from two distinct nanoparticles isolated by a precise decomposition of LiAlH4. The singular material is air stable and is a nanocomposite of Li3AlH6 nanoparticles, elemental Al nanoparticles, an amount of Ti metal, and a nanoscale organic layer, which we call nMx. The nanocomposite protects and preserves the high energy densities of the core metals isolated from the controlled reaction and makes the nanoparticles safe to handle in air. The final composite is devoid of byproducts or phase transitions that will decrease the energy output of the nanocomposite. The method of the present invention creates a narrow distribution of nanoparticles that have unique burning characteristics useful for many applications.

Abstract: The present invention generally concerns decomposing a ternary metal hydride to isolate nanoparticles to use in a fuel grain. More specifically, the present invention harnesses increased energy densities from two distinct nanoparticles isolated by a precise decomposition of LiAlH4. The singular material is air stable and is a nanocomposite of Li3AlH6 nanoparticles, elemental Al nanoparticles, an amount of Ti metal, and a nanoscale organic layer. We call this nanocomposite nMx, which protects and preserves the high energy densities of the core metals isolated from the controlled reaction, making the nanoparticles safe to handle in air. The narrow distribution of nanoparticles has no byproducts or phase transitions that decrease energy output. The unique burning characteristics of nMx enhance the combustion of solid propellant formulations compatible with solid or hybrid rocket motors, where fuel grains are cast, pressed, or 3D printed with nMx powder, a polymeric binder, or optional additives.

Abstract: The present invention generally concerns a method for isolating nanoparticles via the decomposition of a ternary metal hydride. More specifically, the present invention harnesses increased energy densities from two distinct nanoparticles isolated by a precise decomposition of LiAlH4. The singular material is air stable and is a nanocomposite of Li3AlH6 nanoparticles, elemental Al nanoparticles, an amount of Ti metal, and a nanoscale organic layer, which we call nMx. The nanocomposite protects and preserves the high energy densities of the core metals isolated from the controlled reaction and makes the nanoparticles safe to handle in air. The final composite is devoid of byproducts or phase transitions that will decrease the energy output of the nanocomposite. The method of the present invention creates a narrow distribution of nanoparticles that have unique burning characteristics useful for many applications.

Abstract: A body massager includes a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of massage members are supported by the carriage and extend from the backrest for imparting a rolling massage effect upon the back of the user. A second motor drives the massage members for generating a rotary kneading massage effect or for adjusting a width of the rolling massage effect.

Abstract: A body massager includes a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of massage members are supported by the carriage and extend from the backrest for imparting a rolling massage effect upon the back of the user. A second motor drives the massage members for generating a rotary kneading massage effect or for adjusting a width of the rolling massage effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a method of treating cancer in a human patient in need thereof, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a substrate of AKR1B1, AKR1B10, or both to said patient, wherein said patient has, or is suspected to have, cancer cells with elevated levels of AKR1B1, AKR1B10, or both, wherein said substrate is not 2-deoxy-D-glucose.

Abstract: The present invention generally concerns isolated nanoparticles via the decomposition of a ternary metal hydride. More specifically, the present invention harnesses increased energy densities from two distinct nanoparticles isolated by a precise decomposition of LiAlH4. The singular material is air stable and is a nanocomposite of Li3AlH6 nanoparticles, elemental Al nanoparticles, an amount of Ti metal, and a nanoscale organic layer, which we call nMx. The nanocomposite protects and preserves the high energy densities of the core metals isolated from the controlled reaction and makes the nanoparticles safe to handle in air. The final composite is devoid of byproducts or phase transitions that will decrease the energy output of the nanocomposite. The method of the present invention creates a narrow distribution of nanoparticles that have unique burning characteristics useful for many applications.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a body massager comprising a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of massage members are supported by the carriage and extend from the backrest for imparting a rolling massage effect upon the back of the user. A second motor drives the massage members for generating a rotary kneading massage effect or for adjusting a width of the rolling massage effect.

Abstract: A shower curtain has a lace fabric, a first water-proof layer and a second water-proof layer. The lace fabric has two sides and includes a dense segment and a sparse segment. The first water-proof layer and the second water-proof layer are attached respectively to the sides of the lace fabric.

Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing the effects of Fluid Solid Interactions (FSI) and pulsation on the transport of Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) through an elastic wall (e.g., an arterial wall). A comprehensive multi-layer model for both LDL transport as well as FSI can be analyzed and compared with existing results in limiting cases. The model takes into account the complete multi-layered LDL transport while incorporating FSI aspects to enable a comprehensive study of the deformation effect on the pertinent parameters of the transport processes within an artery. Since the flow inside an artery is time-dependent, the impact of pulsatile flow is also analyzed with and without FSI. The consequence of different factors on LDL transport in an artery is also analyzed.

Abstract: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) transport while incorporating the thickening of the arterial wall and cholesterol lipid accumulation can be analyzed. A multi-layered model can be adopted to represent the heterogeneity using the Darcy-Brinkman and Staverman filtration equations to describe transport within the porous layers of the wall. The fiber matrix model can be utilized to represent the cholesterol lipid accumulation and the resulting variable properties. The impact of atherosclerotic wall thickening is shown to be negligible in the axial direction, but is found to be considerable in the radial direction within intima. The reference values of intima's porosity and effective fiber radius are obtained through the fiber matrix model, which characterizes the micro-structure within the intima.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a body massager comprising a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of massage members are supported by the carriage and extend from the backrest for imparting a rolling massage effect upon the back of the user. A second motor drives the massage members for generating a rotary kneading massage effect or for adjusting a width of the rolling massage effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective agent for retinal nerve or optic nerve which exerts its effect through a different mechanism from that of conventional therapeutic agents and can be taken for long periods. The present invention is the protective agent for retinal nerve or optic nerve which comprises a compound with aldose reductase inhibiting activity such as the compound represented by the following general formula as an active ingredient. A preferable compound thereof is (2S,4S)-6-fluoro-2?,5?-dioxospiro[chroman-4,4?-imidazolidine]-2-carboxamide: wherein X represents a halogen atom or a hydrogen atom, R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted C1 to C6 alkyl group, or R1 and R2, together with a nitrogen atom bound thereto, or optionally another nitrogen atom or an oxygen atom, are combined to form a 5- to 6-membered heterocycle.

Abstract: An apparatus for bathing a body part, such as the feet, includes a bath chamber for containing a fluid and receiving the body part therein. The bath chamber includes a bottom surface and a wall structure extending upwardly therefrom, where a motor is mounted on an underside of the bottom surface. At least one therapy center is disposed on the bottom surface and operably connected to the motor for providing therapy to the body part when the body part is placed on the at least one therapy center.