Abstract: The present invention relates to a technology for increasing the reliability of measurement by preventing the contamination of a self-plasma chamber provided in order to monitor a deposition operation performed in a process chamber, and has a shielding means capable of preventing an inflow of negative electrode material, which is generated by a sputtering phenomenon, into a discharge chamber when a positive charge of plasma, which is generated in the self-plasma chamber, collides with a negative electrode.

Abstract: Improved ultraviolet field-emission lamps can be safely deployed close to people because they eliminate the use of toxic materials, mitigate heating issues, and emit light in a wavelength range that is safe for human exposure.

Abstract: Examples of apparatuses for harvesting water are described herein. The apparatuses include a wall having a hydrophilic contacting surface and a hydrophobic collecting surface. A plurality of pores defining an inner volume extend between the contacting surface and the collecting surface and provide a fluid flow communication between the contacting surface and the collecting surface. As air is directed across or towards the wall, water condenses on the contacting surface, seeps into the pores and passes through the wall to the collecting surface for collection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular reagent plate, comprising: a support rack comprising a frame and one or more separators, wherein two ends of each separator are respectively connected to the frame; and a base comprising a frame body, wherein the support rack is disposed on the frame body of the base and can be detachably combined with the base. A reagent vessel kit is also provided by assembling a reagent vessel to the above-described modular reagent plate. Unnecessary waste of reagent vessels can be avoided according to the present invention.

Abstract: A bed assembly includes a bed having a head end, a foot end and a frame which is connected between the head end and the foot end. A water-proof pad is located between the head end and the foot end. The water-proof pad can be tightened, loosened and movable up and down. A bed board unit is pivotably connected to two sides of the frame so that the bed board unit is opened and closed when needed. An inflatable tub or bedpan is located beneath the bed so that when the bed board unit is opened, the patient can use the inflatable tub or the bedpan and does not have to be removed from the bed.

Abstract: Examples of apparatuses for harvesting water are described herein. The apparatuses include a wall having a hydrophilic contacting surface and a hydrophobic collecting surface. A plurality of pores defining an inner volume extend between the contacting surface and the collecting surface and provide a fluid flow communication between the contacting surface and the collecting surface. As air is directed across or towards the wall, water condenses on the contacting surface, seeps into the pores and passes through the wall to the collecting surface for collection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for automatic nucleic acid extraction and qualitative analysis. The system comprises a magnetic rotary mixer which comprises a plurality of magnetic rods for generating magnetism, configured to be retractable from the magnetic rotary mixer; a plurality of spin shaft for mounting tips, and the plurality of magnetic rods extend therein; an auto stage comprises a plate holder, which allows a plate place thereon; a mixer holder to hold the magnetic rotary mixer over the plate holder; and a heat plate, disposed under the plate holder for heating the plate. The present invention provides an automated high-throughput nucleic acid extraction and qualitative diagnosis with high efficiency and high accuracy, which is easy to interpret for operators, and realize that nucleic acid extraction and molecular detection can be completed at one time in a single device.

Abstract: Described herein are antimicrobial nanoclay comprising two or more cationic antimicrobials. The nanoclay is a phyllosilicate clay and the two or more cationic antimicrobials are individually selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium compound, a metal ion-containing, a cationic chelating agent, a cationic amino acid-based surfactant, a cationic antibiotic, and a cationic compound having a guanidine moiety. The two or more different antimicrobials are incorporated into the nanoclay by a cationic exchange process. Also described are methods for preparing such antimicrobial nanoclays. The antimicrobial nanoclays may be used for conferring antimicrobial activity to an article of manufacture and/or for providing antimicrobial activity to a surface.

Abstract: Improved ultraviolet field-emission lamps can be safely deployed close to people because they eliminate the use of toxic materials, mitigate heating issues, and emit light in a wavelength range that is safe for human exposure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detection of methane in an environment, including a housing with a sensor printed circuit board and a processor printed circuit board interconnected to and thermally insulated from the sensor printed circuit board. The sensor printed circuit board includes a first tuning fork isolated from the environment, and a second tuning fork exposed to the environment. The tuning forks are attached to opposite sides of the sensor printed circuit board. The processor printed circuit board includes processing circuitry interconnected to the first tuning fork and the second tuning fork, which receives vibration frequency signals therefrom, and is programmed to determine a frequency difference between the frequency of vibration of the first tuning fork and the frequency vibration of the second tuning fork, and if the frequency difference is greater than a predetermined threshold, then setting an alarm to indicate the presence of methane.

Abstract: Improved ultraviolet field-emission lamps can be safely deployed close to people because they eliminate the use of toxic materials, mitigate heating issues, and emit light in a wavelength range that is safe for human exposure.

Abstract: A liquid introducing device transfers a fixed amount of liquid medicine into atomized particles. The liquid medicine is connected to the liquid introducing device which allows the users to quickly replace the bottles and avoid cross infection between different medicines. The liquid introducing device is powered by electric power to atomize the liquid quickly. The liquid introducing device includes a chamber which cooperated with an electro-magnetic valve switch which controls a fixed amount of air in the chamber such that the fixed amount of the air can be pressurized and output stably. The pressurized air passes through the tube without delay and loss.

Abstract: Examples of apparatuses for harvesting water are described herein. The apparatuses include a wall having a hydrophilic contacting surface and a hydrophobic collecting surface. A plurality of pores defining an inner volume extend between the contacting surface and the collecting surface and provide a fluid flow communication between the contacting surface and the collecting surface. As air is directed across or towards the wall, water condenses on the contacting surface, seeps into the pores and passes through the wall to the collecting surface for collection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a technology for increasing the reliability of measurement by preventing the contamination of a self-plasma chamber provided in order to monitor a deposition operation performed in a process chamber, and has a shielding means capable of preventing an inflow of negative electrode material, which is generated by a sputtering phenomenon, into a discharge chamber when a positive charge of plasma, which is generated in the self-plasma chamber, collides with a negative electrode.

Abstract: Methods for synthesizing macroscale 3D heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube materials (such as boron doped carbon nanotube materials) and compositions thereof. Macroscopic quantities of three-dimensionally networked heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube materials are directly grown using an aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition method. The porous heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube material is created by doping of heteroatoms (such as boron) in the nanotube lattice during growth, which influences the creation of elbow joints and branching of nanotubes leading to the three dimensional super-structure. The super-hydrophobic heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube sponge is strongly oleophilic and can soak up large quantities of organic solvents and oil. The trapped oil can be burnt off and the heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube material can be used repeatedly as an oil removal scaffold.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular reagent plate, comprising: a support rack comprising a frame and one or more separators, wherein two ends of each separator are respectively connected to the frame; and a base comprising a frame body, wherein the support rack is disposed on the frame body of the base and can be detachably combined with the base. A reagent vessel kit is also provided by assembling a reagent vessel to the above-described modular reagent plate. Unnecessary waste of reagent vessels can be avoided according to the present invention.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detection of methane in an environment, including a housing with a sensor printed circuit board and a processor printed circuit board interconnected to and thermally insulated from the sensor printed circuit board. The sensor printed circuit board includes a first tuning fork isolated from the environment, and a second tuning fork exposed to the environment. The tuning forks are attached to opposite sides of the sensor printed circuit board. The processor printed circuit board includes processing circuitry interconnected to the first tuning fork and the second tuning fork, which receives vibration frequency signals therefrom, and is programmed to determine a frequency difference between the frequency of vibration of the first tuning fork and the frequency vibration of the second tuning fork, and if the frequency difference is greater than a predetermined threshold, then setting an alarm to indicate the presence of methane.

Abstract: Methods for synthesizing macroscale 3D heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube materials (such as boron doped carbon nanotube materials) and compositions thereof. Macroscopic quantities of three-dimensionally networked heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube materials are directly grown using an aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition method. The porous heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube material is created by doping of heteroatoms (such as boron) in the nanotube lattice during growth, which influences the creation of elbow joints and branching of nanotubes leading to the three dimensional super-structure. The super-hydrophobic heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube sponge is strongly oleophilic and can soak up large quantities of organic solvents and oil. The trapped oil can be burnt off and the heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube material can be used repeatedly as an oil removal scaffold.

Abstract: Methods for synthesizing macroscale 3D heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube materials (such as boron doped carbon nanotube materials) and compositions thereof. Macroscopic quantities of three-dimensionally networked heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube materials are directly grown using an aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition method. The porous heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube material is created by doping of heteroatoms (such as boron) in the nanotube lattice during growth, which influences the creation of elbow joints and branching of nanotubes leading, to the three dimensional super-structure. The super-hydrophobic heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube sponge is strongly oleophilic and can soak up large quantities of organic solvents and oil. The trapped oil can be burnt off and the heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube material can be used repeatedly as an oil removal scaffold.

Abstract: Methods for synthesizing macroscale 3D heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube materials (such as boron doped carbon nanotube materials) and compositions thereof. Macroscopic quantities of three-dimensionally networked heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube materials are directly grown using an aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition method. The porous heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube material is created by doping of heteroatoms (such as boron) in the nanotube lattice during growth, which influences the creation of elbow joints and branching of nanotubes leading to the three dimensional super-structure. The super-hydrophobic heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube sponge is strongly oleophilic and can soak up large quantities of organic solvents and oil. The trapped oil can be burnt off and the heteroatom-doped carbon nanotube material can be used repeatedly as an oil removal scaffold.