Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure provide a refrigerant distributor and an evaporator including the refrigerant distributor. The refrigerant distributor (4) includes: a box body (42); a refrigerant inlet (41) arranged on an upper surface (421) of the box body (42); liquid exit openings (46) evenly arranged on a lower surface (422) of the box body (42); and end plates arranged at both ends of the box body (42) in a length direction and enclosing the box body (42) from the two ends; wherein, in a height direction from the lower surface (422) of the box body (42) to the upper surface (421) and within a predetermined height range starting from the lower surface (422), a width of the box body (42) increases gradually; and a pre-distributor (3) is arranged inside the box body (42). The embodiments are advantageous to even distribution of the refrigerant, thereby improving heat exchange effect of the evaporator.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for preparing a fermentation product. The methods include pre-treating a mixture of biomass and ionic liquid, wherein the ionic liquid comprises a choline cation and the biomass comprises polysaccharide and lignin. The methods further include forming hydrolysates from the introduction of glycoside hydrolase to the pre-treated mixture at conditions sufficient to produce a sugar composition mixture for fermentation steps. The present invention provides methods for loading biomass mixtures in a batch-fed process, wherein the biomass slurries can be loaded into water or a concentrated sugar composition for hydrolysate production. The methods can be performed in a one-pot process, wherein the ionic liquids are present in the mixtures throughout each step. Aspects of the invention provide compositions of sugar composition mixtures and fermentation product mixtures.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for offloading best path computations in a networked computing environment. A method includes storing in memory, by a best path controller, a listing of a plurality of paths learnt by a device, wherein each of the plurality of paths is a route for transmitting data from the device to a destination device. The method includes receiving, by the best path controller, a message from the device. The method includes processing, by the best path controller, a best path computation to identify one or more best paths based on the message such that processing of the best path computation is offloaded from the device to the best path controller. The method includes sending the one or more best paths to the device.

Abstract: Embodiment provided herein are directed to microneedle patches for agent application on a mammal skin. The microneedle patch may comprise a patch scaffold having a surface, and a plurality of microneedles disposed on the surface. Each of the microneedles may be capable of piercing the skin 50 ?m to 1000 ?m deep, and comprises a composite material comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and one or more additional copolymers selected from the group consisting of maltose, leucine, and dileucine.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode display is provided. The organic light emitting diode display comprises an organic light emitting diode panel, a quarter-wavelength retarder disposed on the organic light emitting diode panel, a polarizer disposed on the quarter-wavelength retarder, an adhesive layer disposed on the polarizer and a diffraction grating film adhered to the polarizer by the adhesive layer. The diffraction grating film comprises a substrate and a first diffraction grating layer comprising a plurality of first gratings aligned with a first direction disposed on the substrate.

Abstract: An example method of assembling an optoelectronic assembly may include aligning a receptacle with a sleeve that may have a radial flange and with a ferrule that may have a light propagation axis. The method may include axially displacing one or more of the receptacle, the sleeve, and the ferrule such that the receptacle may be positioned at least partially within the sleeve and may at least partially surround the ferrule. The method may include aligning a fiber stub that may have a fiber stub pigtail and a fiber stub flange with the receptacle. The method may include axially displacing one or both of the fiber stub and the receptacle such that the fiber stub may be positioned in close proximity with the ferrule. The method may include coupling the sleeve via the radial flange and the fiber stub via the fiber stub flange with a retention device.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided, comprising a LCD panel, and a color enhancement film disposed on a light exit surface of the LCD panel. The color enhancement film includes a substrate, a strip-shaped micro-prism layer, and a filling layer. The strip-shaped micro-prism layer has a plurality of strip-shaped micro-prisms arranged in a first direction, and each of the strip-shaped micro-prisms has at least one inclined light-guide surface, and the inclined light-guide surface has an included angle with a normal direction of a surface of the color enhancement film on a cross section perpendicular to the first direction, wherein, the strip-shaped micro-prism layer has a first refractive index n1, the filling layer has a second refractive index n2, and n2 is more than n1. The LCD can improve the color-shift problem at side viewing angles without affecting the display quality of the front viewing angles.

Abstract: A PET-MR apparatus is provided. The PET-MR apparatus may include a first supporting component, a PET detector, a second supporting component, and a radio frequency (RF) coil. The first supporting component may have an inner surface and an outer surface. The PET detector may be supported on the outer surface of the first supporting component. The second supporting component may be at least partially surrounded by the first supporting component. The RF coil configured to generate or receive an RF signal may be supported on the second supporting component.

Abstract: The application is directed to efficient and economical processes as described in more detail below for the preparation of the beta 3 agonists of the formula of I-7 and intermediate compounds that can be used for making these agonists. The present disclosure relates to a process for making beta-3 agonists and intermediates using ketoreductase (KED) biocatalyst enzymes and methods of using the biocatalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising: a polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity and a liquor. The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: Processes and apparatuses for alkylating aromatic hydrocarbons with an alkylating reagent to produce an alkylated aromatic product are described. The processes and apparatuses use a riser reactor operated at a superficial velocity of 10 m/s to 25 m/s to produce the alkylated aromatic product. In some embodiments, a combination of steam and aromatic hydrocarbon is used to lift the catalyst.

Abstract: A flexible display device is provided. The flexible display device includes a display panel, a glass layer, and an adhesive layer. The glass layer is adhered onto a surface of the display panel by the adhesive layer, and an air spacer layer is provided between the display panel and the glass layer. The flexible display device has both enhanced bending performance and strength, and can prevent edges of the display panel from light leakage, thereby improving the display effect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing beta 3 agonists of Formula (I) and Formula (II) and their intermediates. The beta 3 agonists are useful in the treatment of certain disorders, including overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and urinary urgency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing sulfonamides which are inhibitors of Bcl-2/Bcl-xL, comprising the compound (3R)-1-(3-(4-(4-(4-(3-(2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-4-methylsulfonyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrrol-3-yl)-5-fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)-phenylaminosulfonyl)-2-trifluoro methylsulfonyl-anilino)-4-phenylthio-butyl)-4-hydroxyl-piperidine, and the present invention also relates to intermediates for the preparation of the sulfonamides, a new final product and its therapeutic use, and pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: Crystalline forms of the drug conjugate (S)-3-((((R)-1-((S)-2-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoyloxy)ethoxy)carbonyl-amino)methyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid and their pharmaceutical compositions are described herein. Also described are methods of using the crystalline forms for treatment of diseases and conditions.

Abstract: A display cover is provided. The display cover includes a first glass and a second glass; a carbon material layer disposed between the first glass and the second glass, wherein the carbon material layer is formed by simultaneously applying a heat treatment process to an organic adhesive layer, the first glass, and the second glass to carbonize the organic adhesive layer. The structural strength of display cover can be strengthened by placing a carbon material layer between two glass layers to achieve a strong chemical bond between the thin carbon material layer disposed between the two glass layers and the two glass layers.

Abstract: Aweigh module with a load-receiving portion, a fixing portion, and a parallel guide portion also has a lever system with a first lever and a second lever. An additional portion of the load-receiving portion extends towards the fixing portion. An extension of the fixing portion extends towards the load-receiving portion. A first end of the first lever is connected by joints to the additional portion and the extension portion. A first end of the second lever is connected by joints to the second end of the first lever and to the extension portion. All joints are of a thin sheet structure. The second end of the second lever is configured for connection to a magnetic system. The weigh module is manufactured integrally. The use of the structure according to the present invention can meet design requirements of large range and small size of sensors.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for obtaining first sensor data associated with a gyroscope and obtaining second sensor data associated with a magnetometer. Additionally, the first sensor data, the second sensor data and an extended Kalman filter may be used to calibrate the magnetometer. In one example, a sampling rate of the magnetometer is increased before obtaining the second sensor data and the sampling rate of the magnetometer is decreased after calibration of the magnetometer.

Abstract: A nanowire transistor and a manufacture method thereof are provided. The nanowire transistor includes a semiconductor wire, a semiconductor layer, a source electrode and a drain electrode. The semiconductor wire includes a first semiconductor material and includes a source region, a drain region, and a channel region, along an axial direction of the semiconductor wire, the channel region is between the source region and the drain region; the semiconductor layer includes a second semiconductor material and covers the channel region of the semiconductor wire; the source electrode is in the source region of the semiconductor wire and is in direct contact with the source region of the semiconductor wire, and the drain electrode is in the drain region of the semiconductor wire and is in direct contact with the drain region of the semiconductor wire.

Abstract: Processes and apparatuses for alkylating aromatic hydrocarbons with an alkylating reagent to produce an alkylated aromatic product are described. The processes and apparatuses use a riser reactor operated at a superficial velocity of 10 m/s to 25 m/s to produce the alkylated aromatic product. In some embodiments, a combination of steam and aromatic hydrocarbon is used to lift the catalyst.