Abstract: A removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter including biocompatible implant material configured to trap second stage operative particulate matter, wherein the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured to combine with first stage operative particulate matter captured from irrigation fluid by a first stage filter, defining a combined product and the removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter is configured to be removable from a filter device container.

Abstract: A light emitting diode structure including a substrate, a semiconductor epitaxial structure, a first insulating layer, a first reflective layer, a second reflective layer, a second insulating layer and at least one electrode. The substrate has a tilt surface. The semiconductor epitaxial structure at least exposes the tilt surface. The first insulating layer exposes a portion of the semiconductor epitaxial structure. The first reflective layer is at least partially disposed on the portion of the semiconductor epitaxial structure and electrically connected to the semiconductor epitaxial structure. The second reflective layer is disposed on the first reflective layer and the first insulating layer, and covers at least the portion of the tilt surface. The second insulating layer is disposed on the second reflective layer. The electrode is disposed on the second reflective layer and electrically connected to the first reflective layer and the semiconductor epitaxial structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic, femoral nail, or other components including additional fixation components. Use of pre-engineered fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation.

Abstract: A light emitting component includes an epitaxial structure, an adhesive layer, a first reflective layer, a second reflective layer, a block layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The epitaxial structure includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, a light emitting layer and a second semiconductor layer. The adhesive layer is disposed on the second semiconductor layer of the epitaxial structure. The first reflective layer is disposed on the adhesive layer. The second reflective layer is disposed on the first reflective layer and extended onto the adhesive layer. A projection area of the second reflective layer is larger than a projection area of the first reflective layer. The block layer is disposed on the second reflective layer. The first electrode is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer. The second electrode is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode including a semiconductor epitaxial layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode is provided. The semiconductor epitaxial layer includes a first-type doped semiconductor layer, a second-type doped semiconductor layer, and a quantum well layer. A recessed portion is formed in the semiconductor epitaxial layer. The recessed portion separates the second-type doped semiconductor layer, the quantum well layer, and a portion of the first-type doped semiconductor layer and defines a first region and a second region on the semiconductor epitaxial layer. The first electrode is located in the first region and electrically connected to at least a portion of the first-type doped semiconductor layer and at least a portion of the second-type doped semiconductor layer. The second electrode is located in the second region and electrically connected to the second-type doped semiconductor layer.

Abstract: An actuator pin incorporating a lateral stabilizer for an upper jaw of a demolition shear. The actuator pin includes a head. The head has an outer periphery configured to be receivable within a complimentary configured keeper attached to one side of the clevis end of the actuator such that the head is rotationally fixed with respect to the keeper. A pin cap is secure to a distal end of the pin. The pin cap has an outer periphery configured to be receivable within a complimentary configured keeper attached to another side of the clevis end of the actuator such that the pin cap is rotationally fixed with respect to the keeper.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first-type semiconductor layer, a second-type semiconductor layer, a light emitting layer and a hole supply layer. The light emitting layer is disposed between the first-type semiconductor layer and the second-type semiconductor layer. The hole supply layer is disposed between the light emitting layer and the second-type semiconductor layer, and the hole supply layer includes a first hole supply layer and a second hole supply layer. The first hole supply layer is disposed between the light emitting layer and the second hole supply layer, and a chemical formula of the first hole supply layer is Alx1Iny1Ga1-x1-y1N, wherein 0?x1<0.4, and 0?y1<0.4. The second hole supply layer is disposed between the first hole supply layer and the second-type semiconductor layer, a chemical formula of the second hole supply layer is Alx2Iny2Ga1-x2-y2N, wherein 0?x2<0.4, 0?y2<0.4, and x1>x2.

Abstract: A computer-based method for construction portfolios, including: populate an initial estimated portfolio covariance matrix; generate initial configurations by populating covariance matrices with randomly selected assets; determine scores for the initial configurations; calculate a first statistical function for the scores; select an initial configuration satisfying a criterion regarding the statistical function; generate iteration configurations by successively replacing one asset with a randomly selected asset; determining a score for each iteration configuration; calculate a second statistical function of the scores; calculate a statistical function of the first and second statistical functions; select a starting cooled configuration; generate modified cooled configurations by replacing one asset when a score for the modified cooled configuration satisfies a criterion; and when a score for a modified cooled configuration satisfies a criterion, save, in a memory unit, the assets and weights of dividend factor

Abstract: A light emitting device including a light emitting unit and a phosphor resin layer is provided. The light emitting unit has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other. Each of the light emitting units includes two electrodes. The two electrodes are disposed on the bottom surface. The phosphor resin layer is disposed on the top surface of the light emitting unit. One side of the phosphor resin layer has a mark. One of the two electrodes is closer to the mark with respect to the other one of the two electrodes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for connecting and disconnecting to a DSL ring are provided. A cross connect node is used to connect multiple endpoints into a DSL ring. When a given endpoint is powered down, a cross connect bypasses that endpoint such that the ring is maintained. POTS service is provided irrespective of whether the endpoint is bypassed for the purpose of the ring. The status of a bypassed node can be ascertained using baseband signalling.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a removable second stage biocompatible substrate filter that includes biocompatible implant material configured to trap second stage operative particulate matter that may include at least one of bone fragments, plasma, stem cells, cellular matter, and growth factors captured from irrigation fluid. The second stage biocompatible substrate filter may be configured to combine with bone fragments captured from irrigation fluid by a first stage filter and may be configured to be operable with a reaming and collection device.

Abstract: A method of mass transferring electronic devices includes following steps. A wafer is provided. The wafer includes a substrate and a plurality of electronic devices. The electronic devices are arranged in a matrix on a surface of the substrate. The wafer is attached to a temporary fixing film. The wafer is cut so that the wafer is divided into a plurality of blocks. Each of the blocks includes at least a part of the electronic devices and a sub-substrate. The temporary fixing film is stretched so that the blocks on the temporary fixing film are separated from each other as the temporary fixing film is stretched. At least a part of the blocks is selected as a predetermined bonding portion, and each of the blocks in the predetermined bonding portion is transferred to a carrying substrate in sequence, so that the electronic devices in the predetermined bonding portion are bonded to the carrying substrate. The sub-substrates of the blocks are removed.

Abstract: A power conversion device has a buckled wave disk that has an axis and is radially compressed between a hub and a wave ring. The buckled wave disk is buckled in the radial direction to form circumferential waves which are displaced in the axial direction and extending around the buckled wave disk with lines formed of inflection points of the circumferential waves extending between the hub and wave ring. The wave ring is outwardly radially displaced at nodes corresponding to lines formed of inflection points of the circumferential waves. A wave propagation actuator cooperates with the buckled wave disk for driving a wave and the lines formed of inflection points of the circumferential waves around the buckled wave disk. An outer ring surrounds the wave ring, the outer ring being driven by or driving the wave ring at the nodes. A method of making a wave disk is provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light emitting unit is provided. A semiconductor structure including a plurality of light emitting dice separated from each other is provided. A molding compound is formed to encapsulate the light emitting dice. Each of the light emitting dice includes a light emitting element, a first electrode and a second electrode. A patterned metal layer is formed on the first electrodes and the second electrodes of the light emitting dice. A substrate is provided, where the molding compound is located between the substrate and the light emitting elements of the light emitting dice. A cutting process is performed to cut the semiconductor structure, the patterned metal layer, the molding compound and the substrate so as to define a light emitting unit with a series connection loop, a parallel connection loop or a series-parallel connection loop.

Abstract: A locking terminal clamp cable assembly including a pair of locking pliers, an adapter screw threaded into the locking pliers and including a threaded bore, an adjuster screw threaded into the threaded bore and configured to adjust the locking pliers, a cable lug having a ring portion positioned between the adapter screw and a jam nut, and a cable connected to the cable lug.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a cardiac multipotent or unipotent cell, comprising: i) providing a cell of a first type which is not a cardiac multipotent or unipotent cell; ii) introducing into the cell of a first type an agent capable of remodeling the chromatin and/or DNA of the cell, wherein the agent capable of remodeling the chromatin and/or DNA is a histone acetylator, an inhibitor of histone deacetylation, a DNA demethylator, and/or a chemical inhibitor of DNA methylation; iii) introducing into the cell of a first type a reprogramming polypeptide and/or a polynucleotide encoding said reprogramming polypeptide, wherein the reprogramming polypeptide comprises Mesp1, Brachyury (T), Nkx2.5, and/or Tbx5; and iv) placing or maintaining the cell in a cardiac cell culture medium and maintaining intracellular levels of the reprogramming polypeptide or the polynucleotide encoding the reprogramming polypeptide for a sufficient period of time to allow a cardiac multipotent or unipotent cell to be obtained.

Abstract: A light emitting diode structure including a substrate, a semiconductor epitaxial structure, a first insulating layer, a first reflective layer, a second reflective layer, a second insulating layer and at least one electrode. The substrate has a tilt surface. The semiconductor epitaxial structure at least exposes the tilt surface. The first insulating layer exposes a portion of the semiconductor epitaxial structure. The first reflective layer is at least partially disposed on the portion of the semiconductor epitaxial structure and electrically connected to the semiconductor epitaxial structure. The second reflective layer is disposed on the first reflective layer and the first insulating layer, and covers at least the portion of the tilt surface. The second insulating layer is disposed on the second reflective layer. The electrode is disposed on the second reflective layer and electrically connected to the first reflective layer and the semiconductor epitaxial structure.

Abstract: A demolition shear and a piercing tip insert and nose configuration for a demolition shear which resists nose wear and resists retract forces exerted on the piercing tip insert in jamming situations and in the event of snagging of the piercing tip insert. The piercing tip insert includes first and second piercing tip halves, each half having an outer planar sidewall, a curved front wall extending laterally inward, and a bottom leg extending laterally inward defining a shearing edge and a piercing edge.

Abstract: An electric heating pad for a water tank includes a substrate, a heating layer paved on the substrate, a leading wire that is electrically connected to the heating layer, and a fastener that fixes the leading wire. The substrate is configured with a first through hole that latching to the leading wire. The fastener includes a first fixed part and a second fixed part that are arranged on two faces of the substrate. The second fixed part is configured with a clamp part, and a second through hole matching to the leading wire is arranged at the clamp part. The fastener further includes a connecting rod that connects the first fixed part to the second fixed part, the substrate is configured with a third through hole, and the connecting rod passes through the third through hole to make the substrate be clamped between the first fixed part and the second fixed part.