Abstract: A method of synthesizing mechanically resilient titanium carbide (TiC) nanofibrous felts comprising continuous nanofibers or nano-ribbons with TiC crystallites embedded in carbon matrix, comprising: (a) electrospinning a spin dope for making precursor nanofibers with diameters less than 0.5 J.Lm; (b) overlaying the nanofibers to produce a nanofibrous mat (felt); and then (c) heating the nano-felts first at a low temperature, and then at a high temperature for making electrospun continuous nanofibers or nano-ribbons with TiC crystallites embedded in carbon matrix; and (d) chlorinating the above electrospun nano-felts at an elevated temperature to remove titanium for producing carbide derived carbon (CDC) nano-fibrous felt with high specific surface areas.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing mechanically resilient titanium carbide (TiC) nano-fibrous felts comprising continuous nanofibers or nano-ribbons with TiC crystallites embedded in carbon matrix, comprising: (a) electrospinning a spin dope for making precursor nanofibers with diameters less than 0.5 ?m; (b) overlaying the nanofibers to produce a nano-fibrous mat (felt); and then (c) heating the nano-felts first at a low temperature, and then at a high temperature for making electrospun continuous nanofibers or nano-ribbons with TiC crystallites embedded in carbon matrix; and (d) chlorinating the above electrospun nano-felts at an elevated temperature to remove titanium for producing carbon-derived-carbon (CDC) nano-fibrous felt with high specific surface areas.

Abstract: Composite electrode materials for DSSCs, DSSCs incorporating the composite electrode materials and methods for making the composite electrode materials are provided. The composite electrode materials are composed of semiconductor nanofibers embedded in a matrix of semiconductor nanoparticles. DSSCs incorporating the composite electrode materials exhibit both increased carrier transport and improved light harvesting, particularly at wavelengths of 600 nm or greater (e.g., 600 nm to 800 nm or greater).

Abstract: A theme changeable mouse for automatically matching network communities is provided and can automatically match and link users of individually customized theme website communities by built-in IDs (identifications). The mouse includes a theme cover and a mouse base. The theme cover can be optionally matched and changed, while each of the theme cover has the IDs therein. A recognition processing unit of a control circuit firmware on a printed circuit board in the mouse base is used to execute a recognition process, so that the user can automatically log into a specific website for providing advanced information service if the user is matched.

Abstract: A theme changeable mouse for automatically matching network communities is provided and can automatically match and link users of individually customized theme website communities by built-in IDs (identifications). The mouse includes a theme cover and a mouse base. The theme cover can be optionally matched and changed, while each of the theme cover has the IDs therein. A recognition processing unit of a control circuit firmware on a printed circuit board in the mouse base is used to execute a recognition process, so that the user can automatically log into a specific website for providing advanced information service if the user is matched.

Abstract: A method for preparing high-use temperature, light-weight polymer/inorganic nanocomposite materials with enhanced thermal stability and performance characteristics, which comprises treating a polymer/inorganic nanocomposite material with oxygen plasma under conditions which result in a thin, protective, ceramic-like layer at the surface of the thus-treated nanocomposite material.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a keyless pointer input device, especially to a pointer input device including a control circuit, an optical sensor for detecting the movement of the pointer device and generating respective displacement, a ball shaft type key control element, a bottom plate, and an upper cover casing capable of being moved slightly. Then main parts can be assembled to the upper cover casing. The keyless pointer input device of the present invention is keyless on the appearance of the device. Therefore, the keyless pointer input device can be integral formed with a seat. The ball shaft type key control element is used to cause key signals to be generated by moving the upper cover casing.

Abstract: A multi-functional welding platform is disclosed. The multi-functional welding platform has a box body at a base thereof. The rear side thereof is installed with a power input end, a power regulator, a high voltage discharging plate, a power output end, etc. A lower side of the platform is installed with an air inlet space. A rear side of the space has a fan. A plurality of air inlet holes are distributed on the platform and filtering material is placed therein. Other than providing the general device for welding, harmful gas or metal smoke enters into the air inlet holes on the platform and then is filtered and then exhausted from the fan so that the operators will not breath harmful gas.

Abstract: A multi-functional welding platform is disclosed. The multi-functional welding platform has a box body at a base thereof. The rear side thereof is installed with a power input end, a power regulator, a high voltage discharging plate, a power output end, etc. A lower side of the platform is installed with an air inlet space. A rear side of the space has a fan. A plurality of air inlet holes are distributed on the platform and filtering material is placed therein. Other than providing the general device for welding, harmful gas or metal smoke enters into the air inlet holes on the platform and then is filtered and then exhausted from the fan so that the operators will not breath harmful gas.

Abstract: A switch mechanism has a ratchet, two tappets, and two sensors. The ratchet has a plurality of sawteeth. The tappets are installed at two opposite sides of the ratchet. Each sensor is installed beside the ratchet for generating detecting signals. When the ratchet rotates clockwise, the sawteeth of the ratchet will push one tappet toward its corresponding sensor so as to generate corresponding clockwise detecting signals. When the ratchet rotates counterclockwise, the sawteeth of the ratchet will push the other tappet toward its corresponding sensor so as to generate corresponding counterclockwise detecting signals.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a keyless pointer input device, especially to a pointer input device including a control circuit, an optical sensor for detecting the movement of the pointer device and generating respective displacement, a ball shaft type key control element, a bottom plate, and an upper cover casing capable of being moved slightly. Then main parts can be assembled to the upper cover casing. The keyless pointer input device of the present invention is keyless on the appearance of the device. Therefore, the keyless pointer input device can be integral formed with a seat. The ball shaft type key control element is used to cause key signals to be generated by moving the upper cover casing.

Abstract: A switch mechanism has a ratchet, two tappets, and two sensors. The ratchet has a plurality of sawteeth. The tappets are installed at two opposite sides of the ratchet. Each sensor is installed beside the ratchet for generating detecting signals. When the ratchet rotates clockwise, the sawteeth of the ratchet will push one tappet toward its corresponding sensor so as to generate corresponding clockwise detecting signals. When the ratchet rotates counterclockwise, the sawteeth of the ratchet will push the other tappet toward its corresponding sensor so as to generate corresponding counterclockwise detecting signals.

Abstract: A pointing device has a roller with a plurality of irregular protrusions, a light source for emitting light, a light sensor for detecting light reflected from the roller, and control circuitry for controlling operations of the pointing device. When the roller rotates, reflected light received by the light sensor changes according to the protrusions on the surface of the roller, and the control circuitry generates corresponding pointing signals according to the reflected light received by the light sensor.

Abstract: A pointing device includes a housing with a wrist protection pad for placement of a user's wrist while using the pointing device, a cursor directing device for generating displacement signals of a cursor, and a key device for generating key signals.