Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium-sulfur thermal battery including: a positive electrode including sulfur (S8) or a sulfur compound, and a solid electrolyte including a lithium salt and a polymer having a melting point lower than a melting point of a negative electrode; a lithium metal negative electrode or lithium alloy; a solid electrolyte membrane disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode and including a lithium salt and a polymer having a melting point lower than a melting point of the lithium metal negative electrode or lithium alloy; and a heater configured to provide heat so that the polymer is melted.

Abstract: Provided is an active material separation-type lithium-sulfur battery including a non-sulfur-based positive electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution including active sulfur, which is capable of realizing enhanced battery capacity.

Abstract: A motor with a flat wire is provided. Since spatial collisions which occur in horizontal and vertical directions can be prevented by flat wire patterns which intersect with each other and are stacked on slots of a stator core, there is an advantageous effect in that a motor is miniaturized.

Abstract: A powered toothbrush includes a plurality of rows of bristle tufts that project through a perforated top shell of a hollow toothbrush head. Ends of individual bristles are held in buckets to form the tufts and the bristle ends opposite the bucketed ends are free (where the opposite ends contact the toothbrush user's teeth). The bucketed ends of the bristle tufts are captured within the internal space within the head but are not fixedly attached to any other toothbrush component or structure. This non-fixed attachment feature enables the bristle tufts to have multiple degrees of freedom (DoF) of motion with respect to the perforations in the top shell and can rotate, move axially, and tilt.

Abstract: Implementations of a single piece, quick connect and disconnect (SP-QCD chassis) system for connecting and disconnecting a load via a rope to a pulling force that includes a load bar connected to a first rail and a second rail, a locking bar connected to the load bar by a third rail and a connection point for attaching various state-of-the-art connecting devices of pulling forces. The rope, the load bar, and the locking bar are used to form a QCD knot that may be tied and untied relatively quickly. One end of a SP-QCD system can be attached to a pulling force and one leg of the knot formed on the SP-QCD may be connected to a load. In this way, a load can be connected to and disconnected from a pulling force relatively quickly.

Abstract: The present invention provides: i) a lithium-sulfur battery in which solid sulfur is introduced into an electrolytic region between a positive electrode and a negative electrode; ii) a lithium-sulfur battery comprising a middle layer containing elemental sulfur (S8) or lithium sulfide (Li2S) in an electrolytic region between a positive electrode and a negative electrode; and iii) a lithium-sulfur battery having a separator supporting sulfur particles or lithium sulfide particles between a positive electrode and a negative electrode.

Abstract: A method and system for generating individual microdata which has a device having an AI algorithm which is a gaming engine of instant rendering computing capability having a logical frame of at least 5 fps (5 frames per second). The method and system can be self-learning, judging and actively interacting with the user, i.e. interacting with the user and continually evolving to learn the user's preference habits, thereby obtaining microdata, and changing the interaction mode according to the microdata, or changing the questions submitted and/or selected.

Abstract: A package structure includes a substrate, an insulator, a plurality of pads and a patterned circuit layer. The substrate includes a plurality of through holes. The insulator covers the substrate and is filled in the through hole. The conductive vias are located in the through holes and penetrate the insulator filled in the through holes. The pads are disposed on an upper surface and a lower surface of the insulator and electrically connected to the conductive vias. A bottom surface of each pad is lower than the top surface of the insulator. The patterned circuit layer is disposed on the top surface of the insulator and connected to the conductive vias and the pads. A bottom surface of the patterned circuit layer is lower than the top surface of the insulator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to security systems, and more particularly to a theft deterrent surveillance system comprised of a plurality of tablet type computers, each having a tablet holder that both protects the tablet and allows it to be mounted onto a supporting structure for hands-free use. The tablet holder preferably includes a video lens adapter which may be utilized to advance the video imaging quality or alter the field of view. The tablet security system allows each tablet to be mounted where needed in a commercial setting for use as a surveillance camera and recorder which may be wired or wirelessly linked to a local network and server.

Abstract: A package structure includes a lead frame, an insulator, a plurality of conductive vias, a patterned metal layer, and a chip. The lead frame includes a plurality of contacts. The insulator covers the lead frame. The conductive vias are disposed on the insulator and connected to the contacts. The patterned metal layer covers an outer surface of the insulator and includes a groove and a circuit portion. The circuit portion is connected to and covers the conductive vias and contacts. The groove surrounds the circuit portion such that the circuit portion is electrically insulated from the rest of the patterned metal layer. A surface of the insulator exposed by the groove is lower than the outer surface. The chip is disposed on the insulator and electrically connected to the circuit portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium-sulfur thermal battery including: a positive electrode including sulfur (S8) or a sulfur compound, and a solid electrolyte including a lithium salt and a polymer having a melting point lower than a melting point of a negative electrode; a lithium metal negative electrode or lithium alloy; a solid electrolyte membrane disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode and including a lithium salt and a polymer having a melting point lower than a melting point of the lithium metal negative electrode or lithium alloy; and a heater configured to provide heat so that the polymer is melted.

Abstract: A device for producing composite sheets, in particular laminated glass plates, is proposed, comprising: an evacuating device (1), a vacuum-tight transporting surface (16) for conveying the sheets (6, 19, 20) to be laminated into the evacuating device and for conveying the sheets out of the evacuating device, and a vacuum-tight release sheet (14) that is transported along with the transporting surface, wherein the sheets to be laminated are placed between the transporting surface and the release sheet, characterized in that a seal (5) that runs around the sheets, is transported along with them and can be released is provided on the transporting surface and/or on the release sheet and allows an evacuation of the space between the transporting surface and the release sheet and thus allows a vacuum bag (18) containing the sheets to be formed in the evacuating device. A corresponding method and a corresponding vacuum bag (18) are likewise disclosed.

Abstract: A package structure includes a lead frame, an insulator, a plurality of conductive vias, a patterned metal layer, and a chip. The lead frame includes a plurality of contacts. The insulator covers the lead frame. The conductive vias are disposed on the insulator and connected to the contacts. The patterned metal layer covers an outer surface of the insulator and includes a groove and a circuit portion. The circuit portion is connected to and covers the conductive vias and contacts. The groove surrounds the circuit portion such that the circuit portion is electrically insulated from the rest of the patterned metal layer. A surface of the insulator exposed by the groove is lower than the outer surface. The chip is disposed on the insulator and electrically connected to the circuit portion.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes an insulating layer, a plurality of stepped conductive vias and a patterned circuit layer. The insulating layer includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface. The stepped conductive vias are disposed at the insulating layer to electrically connect the top surface and the bottom surface. Each of the stepped conductive vias includes a head portion and a neck portion connected to the head portion. The head portion is disposed on the top surface, and an upper surface of the head portion is coplanar with the top surface. A minimum diameter of the head portion is greater than a maximum diameter of the neck portion. The patterned circuit layer is disposed on the top surface and electrically connected to the stepped conductive vias.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for solution cathode glow discharge (SCGD) elemental analysis. A solution-catching collar, in the form of a weir, a wicking element, or combinations thereof between the outlet tip of the capillary tube and the base of a grounding electrode tip maintain a solution sample level proximate the plasma emission region.

Abstract: There is disclosed a dispensing system for pharmaceutical products, the dispensing system comprising: a plurality of individually lockable storage bins for storing respective pharmaceutical products, each storage bin comprising a lock coupled to an actuator; a database which associates respective bin identifiers with respective product codes of the pharmaceutical products; and a dispensing server comprising a dispensing module which is configured to: receive a selection of one of said pharmaceutical products; receive scan data indicative of a product code for the selected product; determine, from said database, a bin identifier associated with the product code; and send an unlock signal to the actuator of a storage bin corresponding to said bin identifier.

Abstract: A video surveillance camera system having an easily removable and separable video camera housing comprised of a dome base, a rotational base, gimbal, and a spherically shaped transparent dome cover is disclosed. The dome base includes a surface mounting plate and a grommet. The rotational base has an outer rim being removably attachable to the dome base and rotatable about a first axis parallel to the dome base. The rotational base further includes a gimbal bracket attached to the outer rim and tiltable about a second axis perpendicular to the dome base; the gimbal bracket further includes a gimbal mount which is constructed and arranged to receive a gimbal. The separable and removable gimbal provides an electrically connected circuit board and zoom lens, wherein the circuit board includes an outlet for a CAT5 connection cable and a BNC connection cable and a switch to allow independent operation of either connection.

Abstract: The apparatuses and methods disclosed herein may be towed forwards and backwards by a motor vehicle. Thus, implementations of the transport device disclosed herein may have functions akin to a goose-neck trailer, yet may provide easier, more efficient and/or more cost effective transportation and loading functions over prior art trailer transportation systems. Furthermore, in some implementations, the transport device disclosed herein includes at least three, non-aligned wheels and therefore can function like a cart. Still further, in some implementations, the transport device disclosed herein can have the functions of a wagon, yet still back and maneuver like a trailer. In some implementations, the transport device includes a frame for positioning hay for feeding live stock.

Abstract: A package structure including a substrate, a first lead frame, a first metal layer, at least one chip, a base and a second metal layer is provided. The base includes a plurality of openings. The first lead frame is embedded in the substrate and includes a plurality of first pads, where the openings expose the first pads. The first metal layer covers the exposed first pads. The chip is disposed on the substrate and electrically connected to the first metal layer and the first pads. The base covers the substrate with its bonding surface. The second metal layer covers a base surface of the base.

Abstract: An automatic tea-making machine, comprising a base assembly and a tea-making assembly arranged on the base assembly. A water pump configured to pump water to the tea-making assembly and a motor are arranged on the base assembly. The tea-making assembly includes a tea-making cavity with an open top part, a closed bottom part and a closed peripheral wall; a tea basket driven by the motor, and a drain valve arranged at a bottom of the tea-making cavity and communicated with the tea-making cavity. The automatic tea-making machine of the present application can automatically wash tea and make tea, which is very convenient to use.