Abstract: Described are embodiments of a laminator and notcher system that pertains to batteries and methods of preparing batteries. In some embodiments, the system includes a laminator configured to densify an electrode film and a notcher configured to receive the densified electrode film from the laminator and cut the densified electrode film into a plurality of electrodes. A web path of the densified electrode film from the laminator to the notcher can have a bend angle greater than 165 degrees.

Abstract: A method for treating low bone mineral density associated with osteopenia, osteoporosis, and other diseases is disclosed. The method comprises administrating a composition comprising a 3,5-dihydroxypentanoic acid derivative according to Formula I to a mammal. A compound of 3,5-dihydroxypentanoic acid derivative having a structure according to Formula I or Formula II is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for treating low bone mineral density associated with osteopenia, osteoporosis, and other diseases is disclosed. The method comprises administrating a composition comprising a 3,5-dihydroxypentanoic acid derivative according to Formula I to a mammal. A compound of 3,5-dihydroxypentanoic acid derivative having a structure according to Formula I or Formula II is also disclosed.

Abstract: A synthetic metal dichalcogenide having a highly defected nanocrystalline layered structure, wherein layer spacing is larger than in perfect crystals of the same material, wherein the defected structure provides access to interlayer crystals of the same material, and wherein the defected structure facilitates a pseudocapacitive charge storage mechanism. The metal dichalcogenide is receptive to intercalation of ions such as Li ions, Na ions, Mg ions, and Ca ions, and does not undergo a phase transition upon intercalation of Li ions, Na ions, Mg ions, or Ca ions. The metal dichalcogenide can be used, for example, as a component of an electrode that also includes a carbon derivative, and a binder, which are intermixed to form the electrode. The resultant composite electrode is highly porous and highly electronically conductive, and is suitable for use in devices such as symmetric capacitors, asymmetric capacitors, rocking chair batteries, and other devices.

Abstract: A synthetic metal dichalcogenide having a highly defected nanocrystalline layered structure, wherein layer spacing is larger than in perfect crystals of the same material, wherein the defected structure provides access to interlayer crystals of the same material, and wherein the defected structure facilitates a pseudocapacitive charge storage mechanism. The metal dichalcogenide is receptive to intercalation of ions such as Li ions, Na ions, Mg ions, and Ca ions, and does not undergo a phase transition upon intercalation of Li ions, Na ions, Mg ions, or Ca ions. The metal dichalcogenide can be used, for example, as a component of an electrode that also includes a carbon derivative, and a binder, which are intermixed to form the electrode. The resultant composite electrode is highly porous and highly electronically conductive, and is suitable for use in devices such as symmetric capacitors, asymmetric capacitors, rocking chair batteries, and other devices.

Abstract: A gem setting with a tapered basket has a width of a central gem stone plus smaller surrounding gem stones at one end. At another end, the tapered basket is narrower and the central gem stone sits there-within. The smaller gem stones cover at least some of the facets of the larger gem stone, with a continuous visual appearance between the smaller and larger gemstones making the central gem appear larger. The angle offset of the tables of the smaller stones can be equal to that one of an adjacent facet (adjacent by way of visual appearance or actual distance there-to), or an averaged angle of facets which generally face the respective smaller stone. The basket itself can have a flat base with concentric rectangular cross sections and indentations at the top for placement of stones.

Abstract: A gem setting with a tapered basket has a width of a central gem stone plus smaller surrounding gem stones at one end. At another end, the tapered basket is narrower and the central gem stone sits there-within. The smaller gem stones cover at least some of the facets of the larger gem stone, with a continuous visual appearance between the smaller and larger gemstones making the central gem appear larger. The angle offset of the tables of the smaller stones can be equal to that one of an adjacent facet (adjacent by way of visual appearance or actual distance there-to), or an averaged angle of facets which generally face the respective smaller stone. The basket itself can have a flat base with circular cross sections and indentations at the top for placement of stones.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a cell penetrating peptide. The cell penetrating peptide includes an amino acid sequence of Dn, in which D represents an aspartate residue and 2?n?15.

Abstract: The invention discloses an over current protecting device and the method thereof. The over current protecting device is adapted to a DC-DC converter. A voltage output end of the DC-DC converter may generate an output current and transmit the output current to a load on a motherboard via a power copper layer on the motherboard. The over current protecting method includes the following steps: detecting a voltage drop on the power copper layer; controlling the DC-DC converter to operate normally when the voltage drop is smaller than a threshold value; and controlling the DC-DC converter to stop operating when the voltage drop is larger than the threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for treating wastewater produced during grinding and slicing in a semiconductor packaging process, comprising a collecting tank for collecting the wastewater produced during grinding and/or slicing in a semiconductor packaging process; a physical filtration device for separating the suspended materials from the wastewater by physical filtration, the physical filtration device being in fluid communication with the collecting tank; a receiving device for receiving the wastewater treated by the physical filtration device, and the receiving device being in fluid communication with the physical filtration device. The present invention further provides a method for treating wastewater produce during grinding and slicing in a semiconductor packaging process. The present invention simplifies the treatment of wastewater produced during grinding and slicing in a semiconductor packaging process, and lowers the cost.

Abstract: A brush includes a bundle of bristles and a clip for clipping the bristles. The clip includes a boss formed thereon. A cassette defines a space and a slot in communication with the space. The space contains the clip while the slot exposes the boss of the clip so that the boss can be moved in the slot in order to move the clip and the bundle of bristles in the cassette.

Abstract: A foldable brush includes a housing, a support seat movably mounted in the housing, a bristle unit mounted on the support seat to move therewith, a rotation member rotatably mounted on the housing and connected to the support seat to drive the support seat to move in the housing axially, and a cover mounted on the rotation member to cover the bristle unit. Thus, the brush that has a smaller volume after being folded, thereby facilitating a user carrying the brush. In addition, the housing, the rotation member and the cover form a structure having a capsule shape, thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the brush.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to form a copper interconnect and avoid a dishing phenomenon on the copper interconnect in the manufacturing process which will cause the metal line thinning and high resistance. By using a cap layer selectively positioned over the dual damascene structure, the method can balance the difference of polishing rate between the copper and the surrounding material. Such we can get a plane surface of interconnect in a chemical mechanical polishing process.