Abstract: Metal gate cutting techniques for fin-like field effect transistors (FinFETs) are disclosed herein. An exemplary method includes receiving an integrated circuit (IC) device structure that includes a substrate, one or more fins disposed over the substrate, a plurality of gate structures disposed over the fins, a dielectric layer disposed between and adjacent to the gate structures, and a patterning layer disposed over the gate structures. The gate structures traverses the fins and includes first and second gate structures. The method further includes: forming an opening in the patterning layer to expose a portion of the first gate structure, a portion of the second gate structure, and a portion of the dielectric layer; and removing the exposed portion of the first gate structure, the exposed portion of the second gate structure, and the exposed portion of the dielectric layer.

Abstract: A foldable umbrella includes a finishing cap with a plurality of first ribs pivotally connected thereto and a first recess is defined in an outer periphery of the finishing cap so that a first pulley and a first pin are received in the first recess. A shaft is connected to the finishing cap and has a plurality of tubes retractably connected with each other. A control device is connected to the shaft and a runner is movably mounted to the shaft. A plurality of stretchers are pivotally connected between the runner and the first ribs. The runner has a second recess in which a second pulley and a second pin are received. A wire has a first end thereof fixedly engaged with the finishing cap and a second end of the wire reeves through the second pin, the first pin, the second pulley, the first pulley and is connected to an end member in the control device.

Abstract: A foldable umbrella includes a finishing cap with a plurality of first ribs pivotally connected thereto and a first recess is defined in an outer periphery of the finishing cap so that a first pulley and a first pin are received in the first recess. A shaft is connected to the finishing cap and has a plurality of tubes retractably connected with each other. A control device is connected to the shaft and a runner is movably mounted to the shaft. A plurality of stretchers are pivotally connected between the runner and the first ribs. The runner has a second recess in which a second pulley and a second pin are received. A wire has a first end thereof fixedly engaged with the finishing cap and a second end of the wire reeves through the second pin, the first pin, the second pulley, the first pulley and is connected to an end member in the control device.

Abstract: A foldable umbrella includes a control device on the handle of the umbrella and the control device includes a ring which has a projection that is engaged three aligned holes in three tubes of a shaft when the when the umbrella is folded. An end member is connected to a wire which reeves through pulleys on a finishing cap and a runner on the shaft. The end member is compressed by a compressing plate in the control device. The ring is pushed by pushing a control button at a first time to disengage the projection from the aligned holes to let the shaft expand. The control button is pushed at a second time to remove the end member from the compressing plate to fold the umbrella.

Abstract: An umbrella includes a shaft having a plurality of ribs radially and pivotally connected to a finishing cap on the top of the shaft and a sleeve is slidably mounted to the shaft. A stop, a first flange and a second flange respectively extend radially outward from the sleeve, wherein the first flange is located between the stop and the second flange. A collar is movably mounted to the sleeve and located between the stop and the first flange. A plurality of first stretchers pivotally connected between the collar and the ribs. A runner is movably mounted to the sleeve and located between the first flange and the second flange. A plurality of second stretchers are pivotally connected between the runner and the ribs. The sleeve is pushed toward the collar to move the collar and to let the panel be expanded by the first stretchers and the movement of the ribs expand the second stretchers.