Abstract: An electrochemical cell is presented. The cell includes a housing having an interior surface defining a volume, and an elongated, ion-conducting separator disposed in the volume. The separator usually extends in a vertical direction relative to a base of the housing, so as to define a height dimension of the cell. The separator has a first circumferential surface defining a portion of a first compartment. The cell further includes a shim structure disposed between the interior surface and the first circumferential surface of the separator. The structure includes at least two shims. Each shim has a circumferential surface generally parallel to the other, and generally parallel to the first circumferential surface of the separator. An energy storage device including such an electrochemical cell is also provided.

Abstract: It is intended to avoid dose dumping of a drug and improve the dissolution properties of the drug in the lower gastrointestinal tract, and thereby provide a sustained-release matrix preparation for oral administration that reliably exhibits its main pharmacological effect when orally administered once or twice a day. The present invention provides a sustained-release preparation obtained by mixing of (A) a pharmacologically active drug, (B) hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate having a median size (D50) of 40 ?m or smaller, (C) a cellulose derivative, and (D) a saccharide or a nonionic water-soluble polymer followed by molding.

Abstract: A device includes a package component, and a metal trace on a surface of the package component. A first and a second dielectric mask cover a top surface and sidewalls of the metal trace, wherein a landing portion of the metal trace is located between the first and the second dielectric masks. The landing portion includes a first portion having a first width, and a second portion connected to an end of the first portion. The second portion has a second width greater than the first width, wherein the first and the second widths are measured in a direction perpendicular to a lengthwise direction of the metal trace.

Abstract: A package includes a device die having a substrate. A molding compound contacts a sidewall of the substrate. A metal pad is over the substrate. A passivation layer has a portion covering an edge portion of the metal pad. A metal pillar is over and contacting the metal pad. A dielectric layer is over the passivation layer. A package material formed of a molding compound or a polymer is over the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer includes a bottom portion between the passivation layer and the package material, and a sidewall portion between a sidewall of the metal pillar and a sidewall of the package material. A polymer layer is over the package material, the molding compound, and the metal pillar. A post-passivation interconnect (PPI) extends into the polymer layer. A solder ball is over the PPI, and is electrically coupled to the metal pad through the PPI.

Abstract: A thick film pastes comprising at least one particulate platinum (alloy)/metal oxide composite, an organic vehicle and, as an optional component, at least one particulate platinum (alloy), wherein the total proportion of particulate platinum (alloy)/metal oxide composite plus the optionally present particulate platinum (alloy) in the thick film paste is 84 to 95 wt. %, based on total thick film paste composition.

Abstract: This application provides an H2S scrubbing system, a column packed with an inert material, wherein an inert gas passes counter to a flow of a hydrotreated product containing H2S through said column. There is also provided a method for scrubbing H2S from a hydrotreated product, comprising providing a hydrotreated product containing H2S; and passing the hydrotreated product over a column packed with an inert material, wherein an inert gas passed counter to a flow of the hydrotreated product.

Abstract: A luminescent composition comprising a luminescent organic compound and a conjugated polymer compound having a luminescence maximum further toward the short wavelength end than the luminescence maximum of the luminescent organic compound at 350 nm to 500 nm, and satisfying the following formula (1); f(g,h)×w?0.04??(1) in the formula, f(g, h) represents the convolution integral of the emission spectrum of the conjugated polymer compound and the gram absorption coefficient spectrum of the luminescent organic compound (L/g·cm) in the range of 200 nm to 800 nm, in 1 nm steps, and w represents the content of the luminescent organic compound where the total content of the luminescent organic compound and conjugated polymer compound in the luminescent composition is defined as 1 part by mass.

Abstract: A fiber-cement product which includes a treated cellulose wood pulp fiber. The fiber is treated with fibrillated carboxymethyl cellulose or a carboxyethyl cellulose and poly (diallyldimethyl ammonium)chloride. The fiber can be bleached or partially bleached, refined or unrefined or a mixture of refined and unrefined fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed are herbicidal mixtures comprising at least one compound selected from N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-methylbenzenesulfonamide and salts thereof, and at least one herbicide compound selected from acetohydroxy acid synthase inhibitors, auxin mimics, 4-hydroxyphenyl-pyruvate dioxygenase inhibitors, and salts thereof, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the locus of the vegetation with a herbicidally effective amount of the mixtures. Also disclosed are compositions containing at least one compound selected from N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-methylbenzenesulfonamide and salts thereof, and propagules treated with an antidotally effective amount of at least one compound selected from N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-methylbenzenesulfonamide.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing server information data An information data management system obtains position information of each server baseboard from a controller storing the position information of the server baseboard, and establishes a corresponding relationship between the position information and an information data index of a rack server. The position information comprises slot information and rack information of the server baseboard. An information data configuring system obtains the position information, the information data index and the corresponding relationship between the position information and the information data index from the information data management system.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a core-shell phosphor composition is provided that includes a core comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of aluminum phosphate, gallium phosphate, calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, zinc phosphate and boron phosphate; and a shell at least partially enclosing the core, wherein the shell comprises a shell material having formula (I) La1-x-yCexTbyPO4 ??(I) wherein, 0<x<0.95, and 0<y<0.5. In accordance to another aspect of the invention a method of making the core-shell phosphor and a light source including the core-shell phosphor are provided.

Abstract: A customer-focused, web-based computer system and methods may put the agency and the agency/broker code's perspective into billing, collections, and cash application processes. The system and methods may also allow a carrier to manage relationships with agents while including linkage to policy documents, a consolidated agency/broker code bill and commission presentment, online account reconciliation, and automated payment application. Furthermore, the methods may provide an agent user with access to data and functions that allow the system to consolidate an agency's multiple agency/broker code invoices into a single invoice for the entire agency or multiple groupings that align with the agency's accounting needs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for reducing vibrations caused by a motor during braking of a vehicle, More specifically, the disclosed technique detects an actual rotational speed of a drive motor, calculates a target rotational speed of the drive motor by filtering the actual rotational speed, calculates a speed difference between the actual rotational speed and the target rotational speed, calculate an offset value by filtering the speed difference, calculate a speed vibration by deducting the offset value from the speed difference, and reduce the speed vibration of the motor by applying a compensated torque in an opposite direction of the speed vibration based on the calculated speed vibration.

Abstract: Methods, systems and non-transitory computer readable mediums that store instructions executable by one or more processors to perform a method for detecting a fallen person are presented. The present technique includes identifying a reference plane and a reference line in a designated space monitored using one or more range-controlled radars. These radars are coupled to one or more antennas configured to define fields of the range-controlled radars to one or more portions of the designated space, where at least one portion corresponds to the reference plane. The range-controlled radars detect presence of one or more parameters corresponding to a subject disposed in the designated space. The parameters, for example, include one or more physiological parameters and one or more motion parameters. The range-controlled radars then identify the subject as the fallen person if the one or more physiological parameters corresponding to the subject are detected proximate the reference plane.

Abstract: Light-emitting device including a supporting substrate, a partition wall dividing a plurality of EL elements on the supporting substrate, and the EL elements provided in a concave portion that is a space between the partition walls. Each EL element is constituted by a first electrode, a first resistance layer formed by an applying method, a second resistance layer having an electric resistance higher than that of the first resistance layer, a light-emitting layer, and a second electrode in this order so that the first electrode is located near the supporting substrate. The first resistance layer includes a creeping-up portion creeping up to a direction that is away from the supporting substrate and along the surface of the corresponding partition wall; and the second resistance layer is provided by ranging continuously over one EL element to another EL element that are adjacent to each other with the partition wall interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A inkjet recording medium and ink set including ink containing water, a hydrosoluble organic solvent comprising an amide compound represented by the following Chemical Structure 1, a surface active agent; and a coloring agent, and a recording medium containing a substrate; and a coated layer on at least one side of the substrate, wherein the transfer amount of pure water to the recording medium having the coated layer is 2 ml/m2 to 35 ml/m2 during a contact time of 100 ms and 3 ml/m2 to 40 ml/m2 during a contact time of 400 ms when measured by a liquid dynamic absorption tester at 23° C.

Abstract: A mechanism for guiding a recording medium into a nip formed between a first rotary member subjected to heating, and a second rotary member pressed against the first rotary member includes a guide member and a biasing member. The guide member is disposed upstream from the nip to guide the recording medium therealong. The biasing member is connected to the guide member to mechanically bias the guide member. The guide member is subjected to a constant biasing force from the biasing member and to a pressure force from the recording medium. The pressure force is opposite the biasing force and variable with a stiffness of the recording medium being guided. The guide member is movable to different operational positions depending on the biasing and pressure forces acting thereon.

Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a method for proliferating cardiomyocytes, wherein a miRNA that promotes the proliferation of cardiomyocytes is used; a vector for the treatment of heart diseases; and a pharmaceutical composition or the like for the treatment of heart diseases. Specifically disclosed are: a method for proliferating cardiomyocytes, which uses a miRNA that has a cardiomyocyte proliferation promoting action; a vector for the treatment of heart diseases, which comprises the miRNA; and a pharmaceutical composition or the like for the treatment of heart diseases, which contains the vector. The miRNA is preferably one selected from the group consisting of miR-148a, miR-148b, miR-152 and miR-373 that are mature miRNAs, precursors of the aforementioned miRNAs, and mutants and analogues of the miRNAs and the precursors.

Abstract: A fluidized catalytic cracking process and system that provide for the processing of hydrocarbon feedstocks to selectively produce a middle distillate boiling range product and lower olefins. The inventive process uses two riser reactors each having associated therewith a separator/stripper for separating the cracked product and cracking catalyst received from the respective riser reactor and a single regenerator for regenerating coked or spent cracking catalyst received from the separator/strippers. The two riser reactors, two separator/strippers and regenerator are operatively integrated to provide a process system for carrying out the process of the invention.