Abstract: A variety of elastomeric-based microfluidic devices and methods for using and manufacturing such devices are provided. Certain of the devices have arrays of reaction sites to facilitate high throughput analyzes. Some devices also include reaction sites located at the end of blind channels at which reagents have been previously deposited during manufacture. The reagents become suspended once sample is introduced into the reaction site. The devices can be utilized with a variety of heating devices and thus can be used in a variety of analyzes requiring temperature control, including thermocycling applications such as nucleic acid amplification reactions, genotyping and gene expression analyzes.

Abstract: A method of forming a pattern of a semiconductor device includes forming a lower film on a substrate having a first surface and a second surface at different levels, forming an upper film of hydrophobic material on the lower film, forming a block copolymer film on the upper film, phase-separating the block copolymer film to form first patterns spaced apart from one another and a second pattern spanning the first patterns and interposed between a bottom surface of each of the first patterns and the upper film, removing the first patterns, and performing an etch process using the second pattern or a residual part of the second pattern as an etch mask.

Abstract: A block copolymer includes a first polymer block and a second polymer block having different structures, and one of the first polymer block and the second polymer block has a halogen-substituted structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-transmission dark mist green glass composition, more specifically relates to a low-transmission dark mist green glass composition in which Fe2O3, CoO, Se and Cr2O3 are used as coloring components within a specific content range where for the coloring components the relative contents of (CoO+Cr2O3) to Se and CoO to Cr2O3 are restricted to certain ranges and accordingly the visible transmittance (LTA) is effectively controlled and thus a blocking performance for privacy is satisfied; the solar energy transmittance (Te) and the UV transmittance (Tuv) are lowered, and accordingly the cooling load for vehicles, buildings and the like is reduced and interior materials and people protection against UV rays is obtained; and the optimal range of chromaticity diagram of transparent colors is satisfied which accordingly reduces eyestrain and provides psychological stability.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to recombinant or synthetic collagen-like proteins comprising at least one triple-helical domain and wherein the collagen-like protein is modified compared to a native bacterial collagen-like sequence.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method of operating the same. The electronic device includes a necklace band, and a first component connected to the necklace band. The first component includes a first magnet located on a first surface of a housing of the first component, a first connection unit located on the first surface of the housing of the first component, and electrically connectable to a second connection unit located on a first surface of a housing of a second component, and a controller configured to connect the first connection unit and the second connection unit when the first magnet is attached to a second magnet located on the first surface of the housing of the second component, and receive power from the second component through the first connection unit connected with the second connection unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring biometric information includes a cover, a sensor provided inside the cover, for measuring biometric information, and an electrode assembly provided outside the cover, and having a guide therein in at least partial alignment with a cover opening. The arrangement of the electrode assembly on the outside of the cover provides a measurement distance for measuring the biometric information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biology, in particular to a sugar preparation method by using biomass sweet potato dregs for microbial fermentation as a sugar source. The liquid sugar product prepared with the method of the present invention essentially comprises the ingredient of glucose. The method of the present invention is of simple process, high specificity, good product quality and high yield, and solves the serious environmental pollution problem of the sweet potato dregs, thus having a good industrial application prospect.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a connection member mounted on a circuit board and a first connector coupled to the connection member, in which a signal terminal of the first connector is electrically connected to the circuit board through the connection member, and a ground terminal of the first connector is connected to a ground of the circuit board. The electronic device may be implemented variously.

Abstract: A method of measuring human body information and an electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes displaying a guide image when a human body measurement mode is detected, acquiring, by a camera, a human body image, displaying the human body image, measuring a human body when the human body image corresponds to the guide image and outputting a result of the measurement of the human body.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for an injector is located in a curved portion of an exhaust line having an exhaust flow from an upstream end to a downstream end. The mounting assembly includes an indent extending at least partially into the exhaust line curved portion and disposed in the exhaust flow. The downstream wall has an interior surface oriented to substantially face the exhaust line downstream end. A recess extends from the downstream wall in a direction away from the exhaust line downstream end, and a recess aperture is formed in the recess and configured to fluidly communicate with the injector. The recess reduces the amount of exhaust heat reaching the injector tip.

Abstract: An engine system is provided. The engine system includes a passageway having an inner surface and an outer surface. The passageway is adapted to allow a flow of air therethrough. The engine system also includes a sensor provided in the passageway and in contact with the air. The sensor is adapted to sense a parameter of the air. The engine system further includes a hydrophobic coating having a micropatterned texture provided on at least one of the inner surface of the passageway and the sensor. The hydrophobic coating is adapted to limit deposition of at least one of a fluid and a solid thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silk proteins which can be used to produce silk with a collagen-like structure, as well as nucleic acids encoding such proteins. The present invention also relates to recombinant cells and/or organisms which synthesize silk proteins. Silk proteins of the invention can be used for a variety of purposes such as in the production of personal care products, plastics, textiles, and biomedical products.

Abstract: A mixing system for an aftertreatment system is disclosed. The mixing system includes a mixing tube. The mixing tube is provided in fluid communication with an exhaust conduit. The mixing system also includes a reductant injector positioned at an injection location on the mixing tube. The mixing system further includes a mixer assembly positioned downstream of the injection location. The mixer assembly includes a plurality of mixing elements provided in a series arrangement, such that each of the plurality of mixing elements is provided downstream of one another.

Abstract: A method of forming a fine pattern includes forming pillar-shaped guides regularly arranged on a feature layer, forming a block copolymer layer on the feature layer around the pillar-shaped guides, phase separating the block copolymer layer, forming first domains regularly arranged on the feature layer with the pillar-shaped guides, forming a second domain on the feature layer surrounding the pillar-shaped guides and the first domains, removing the first domains, and forming holes corresponding with the first domains in the feature layer by etching the feature layer using the pillar-shaped guides and the second domain as etch masks. The block copolymer layer includes a polymer blend having first and second polymer blocks having first and second repeat units, respectively, a first homopolymer and a second homopolymer. The first domains include the first polymer block and the first homopolymer, and the second domain includes the second polymer block and the second homopolymer.

Abstract: The present inventive concept provides a method of forming a fine pattern including forming a plurality of pillar-shaped guides that are regularly arranged on a feature layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a clip for securing more than two rebar rods. The rods may be secured in a planar or three-dimensional lattice configuration. In a planar configuration, the clip accommodates two parallel rebar rods and a third rod perpendicular to the first two. Alternatively, the clip may secure three mutually perpendicular rods. The clip is constructed of at least two mutually perpendicular planar surfaces. Each planar surface is recessed in a seat for holding a rod. Each seat has a semicircular arch where the rod sits, with an optional rectangular opening for inserting the rod. In a preferred embodiment, the clip has five seats. Two seats are parallel with a coincident axis in the x-direction. Two other seats are side-by-side with parallel axes in the y-direction. Another seat has an axis in the z-direction. Each rod is held in place by other rods.

Abstract: A slim card connector is provided. The slim card connector includes a board in which a plurality of openings are arranged at an interval and a plurality of contact terminals provided in the board to be received in the openings, wherein the contact terminals are received in the openings, respectively, when the contact terminals are in contact with a card.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for purifying triple-helical or collagen-like proteins recombinantly produced from a bacterial, yeast or plant host cell.