Abstract: Methods for an oxide layer over an epitaxial layer. In an embodiment, a method includes forming an epitaxial layer of semiconductor material over a semiconductor substrate; forming an oxide layer over the epitaxial layer; applying a solution including an oxidizer to the oxide layer; and cleaning the oxide layer with a cleaning solution. In another embodiment, a densification process is applied to an oxide layer including treating with thermal energy, UV energy, or both. In an embodiment for a gate-all-around device, the cleaning process is applied to an oxide layer over an epitaxial portion of a fin. Additional methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture thereof are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a workpiece including an n-type field effect transistor (N-FET) region, a p-type FET (P-FET) region, and an insulating material disposed over the N-FET region and the P-FET region. The method includes patterning the insulating material to expose a portion of the N-FET region and a portion of the P-FET region, and forming an oxide layer over the exposed portion of the N-FET region and the exposed portion of the P-FET region. The oxide layer over the P-FET region is altered, and a metal layer is formed over a portion of the N-FET region and the P-FET region. The workpiece is annealed to form a metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) tunnel diode over the N-FET region and a silicide or germinide material over the P-FET region.

Abstract: A camera module includes a main body, a lens module, and a connecting member mounted between the main body and the lens module. The lens module includes a cable connected to the main body. The connecting member includes a cable position structure for positioning the cable.

Abstract: A method includes performing a first planarization step to remove portions of a semiconductor region over isolation regions. The first planarization step has a first selectivity, with the first selectivity being a ratio of a first removal rate of the semiconductor region to a second removal rate of the isolation regions. After the isolation regions are exposed, a second planarization step is performed on the isolation regions and a portion of the semiconductor region between the isolation regions. The second planarization step has a second selectivity lower than the first selectivity, with the second selectivity being a ratio of a third removal rate of the portion of semiconductor region to a fourth removal rate of the isolation regions.

Abstract: A trigger grip (100) includes a body (10) including an upper jaw (11) extending laterally, a pivot section (12) depending from one end of the upper jaw (11), and a sleeve section (13) depending from another end of the upper jaw (11), the sleeve section (13) having a slot (131) and an extension (132) depending from the slot (131); a pivotal link (20) pivotably secured to the pivot section (12); a lever (30) having a first hole (31) at one end, a second hole (32) at the other end, and a protuberance (33) depending from the other end, the lever (30) being inserted through the slot (131) with its first hole (31) pivotably secured to the pivotal link (20); and a bifurcated gripping seat (40) pivotably secured to the pivotal link (20) and having a jaw member (41) engaged with the upper jaw (11) from below in an inoperative position.

Abstract: A trigger grip (100) includes a body (10) including an upper jaw (11) extending laterally, a pivot section (12) depending from one end of the upper jaw, and a sleeve section (13) depending from the other end of the upper jaw, the sleeve section including a slot (131) and an extension (132) depending from the slot; a pivotal link (20) pivotably secured to the pivot section (12) and including a jaw member disposed below the upper jaw (11) in an inoperative position; and a lever (30) including a first hole (31) at one end, a second hole (32) at the other end, and a protuberance (33) depending from the other end, the lever (30) being inserted through the slot (131) with its first hole (31) pivotably secured to the pivotal link (20).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for separating an amide from an amino acid ionic liquid. The method includes the step of providing a polar solvent and an extracting agent to the amino acid ionic liquid, so as to separate the amide from the amino acid ionic liquid. In the method of the present invention, there is no need to add ammonium for neutralization, such that no byproduct, ammonium sulfate, is formed. In addition, after the amide is separated from the amino acid ionic liquid, the amino acid ionic liquid can be recycled.

Abstract: A cloud processing method with identification mechanism is provided. The method is adapted for processing a document, and includes following procedures. One or more corresponding processing procedures are configured for the document; identification information of the corresponding processing procedures are obtained; a cover page including the identification information is obtained; the cover page and the document are scanned for obtaining the identification information and generating a scanned document; and the document is processed by one or more corresponding processing procedures according to the identification information of the cover page.

Abstract: A baculovirus expression vector achieves dual functions of (1) subunit vaccine by displaying the influenza surface protein for humoral immune responses; and (2) DNA vaccine by expressing influenza surface protein for long-acting cellular immune response. A method for inducing immunogenicity in a host is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition for preparing an amide, including an amino acid ionic liquid having a cation of formula (I) and an anion selected from the group consisting of an inorganic acid group, an organic acid group and a combination thereof, wherein the numbers of the anion and the cation are such that the amino acid ionic liquid is electroneutral; and a Bronsted acid. The present invention also provides a method for preparing an amide in the presence of the catalyst composition, and the method has advantages such as decreasing viscosity of ionic liquid, and increasing conversion rate of ketoximes and selectivity of amides.

Abstract: A trigger grip includes a body comprising an upper jaw extending laterally, a pivot section depending from one end of the upper jaw, and a sleeve section depending from the other end of the upper jaw, the sleeve section including a slot and an extension depending from the slot; a pivotal link pivotably secured to the pivot section; a lever comprising a first hole at one end, a second hole at the other end, and a protuberance depending from the other end, the lever being inserted through the slot with its first hole pivotably secured to the pivotal link; and a bifurcated gripping seat pivotably secured to the pivotal link and comprising a jaw member engaged with the upper jaw from below in an inoperative position.

Abstract: A trigger grip includes a body comprising an upper jaw extending laterally, a pivot section depending from one end of the upper jaw, and a sleeve section depending from the other end of the upper jaw, the sleeve section including a slot and an extension depending from the slot; a pivotal link pivotably secured to the pivot section and comprising a jaw member disposed below the upper jaw in an inoperative position; and a lever comprising a first hole at one end, a second hole at the other end, and a protuberance depending from the other end, the lever being inserted through the slot with its first hole pivotably secured to the pivotal link.

Abstract: A grip (100) for gripping a wire (L) includes a body (10) comprising an upper jaw (11) extending laterally, a pivot section (12) depending from one end of the upper jaw (11), and a sleeve section (13) depending from the other end of the upper jaw (11), the sleeve section (13) including a slot (131) at one end; a pivotal link (20) pivotably secured to the pivot section (12); a gripping seat (40) pivotably secured to the pivotal link (20) and comprising a jaw member (41) disposed below the upper jaw (11); and a lever (30) inserted through the slot (131) and having one end pivotably secured to the pivotal link (20) and a ring (32) at the other end. The ring (32) is positioned at an angle ? with respect to a longitudinal center line (110) of the wire (L) passing through the upper jaw (11).

Abstract: A fuel cell MEA with a border packaging structure. A catalyst coated membrane includes an anode catalyst layer, a cathode catalyst layer, and a proton exchange membrane disposed therebetween. An anode border packaging member is connected between the anode catalyst layer and an anode gas diffusion layer. A cathode border packaging member is connected between the cathode catalyst layer and a cathode gas diffusion layer and adheres to the anode border packaging member at outer edges of the catalyst coated membrane. The anode border packaging member and the cathode border packaging member respectively include two adhesive layers and a substrate layer formed therebetween. The anode border packaging member and the cathode border packaging member are respectively connected between the anode catalyst layer and the anode gas diffusion layer and between the cathode catalyst layer and the cathode gas diffusion layer by the adhesive layers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for separating an amide from an amino acid ionic liquid. The method includes the step of providing a polar solvent and an extracting agent to the amino acid ionic liquid, so as to separate the amide from the amino acid ionic liquid. In the method of the present invention, there is no need to add ammonium for neutralization, such that no byproduct, ammonium sulfate, is formed. In addition, after the amide is separated from the amino acid ionic liquid, the amino acid ionic liquid can be recycled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition for preparing an amide, including an amino acid ionic liquid having a cation of formula (I) and an anion selected from the group consisting of an inorganic acid group, an organic acid group and a combination thereof, wherein the numbers of the anion and the cation are such that the amino acid ionic liquid is electroneutral; and a Bronsted acid. The present invention also provides a method for preparing an amide in the presence of the catalyst composition, and the method has advantages such as decreasing viscosity of ionic liquid, and increasing conversion rate of ketoximes and selectivity of amides.

Abstract: A baculovirus expression vector achieves dual functions of (1) subunit vaccine by displaying the influenza surface protein for humoral immune responses; and (2) DNA vaccine by expressing influenza surface protein for long-acting cellular immune response. A method for inducing immunogenicity in a host is also disclosed.