Abstract: An apparatus for replacing a diseased cardiac valve is movable from a radially collapsed configuration to a radially expanded configuration. The apparatus comprises an expandable support member and a prosthetic valve secured therein. The main body portion extends between first and second end portions and includes an outer circumferential surface, a circumferential axis extending about the circumferential surface, and a plurality of wing members spaced apart from one another by an expandable region. Each of the wing members includes first and second end portions and a flexible middle portion extending between the end portions. The second end portion is integrally formed with the uyimain body portion. The first end portion is adjacent the circumferential axis and substantially flush with the outer circumferential surface in the radially collapsed configuration. The first end portion extends substantially radial to the outer circumferential surface in the radially expanded configuration.

Abstract: A server-based desktop-virtual machines architecture may be extended to a client machine. In one embodiment, a user desktop is remotely accessed from a client system. The remote desktop is generated by a first virtual machine running on a server system, which may comprise one or more server computers. During execution of the first virtual machine, writes to a corresponding virtual disk are directed to a delta disk file or redo log. A copy of the virtual disk is created on the client system. When a user decides to “check out” his or her desktop, the first virtual machine is terminated (if it is running) and a copy of the delta disk is created on the client system. Once the delta disk is present on the client system, a second virtual machine can be started on the client system using the virtual disk and delta disk to provide local access to the user's desktop at the client system. This allows the user to then access his or her desktop without being connected to a network.

Abstract: An LED light source includes a carrier, a plurality of LED chips and at least one set of lenses. The carrier has a mounting surface and the LED chips are mounted on the mounting surface. The set of lenses disposed on the carrier includes a first lens and a second lens, and the first lens encapsulates one of the LED chips and a lighting pattern provided from the LED chip encapsulated by the first lens is converted into a first lighting pattern. The second lens encapsulates one of the LED chips and a lighting pattern provided from the LED chip encapsulated by the second lens is converted into a second lighting pattern. The second lighting pattern is different from or compensates the first lighting pattern.

Abstract: A light emitting diode chip, a light emitting diode package structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The light emitting diode chip includes a bonding layer, which has a plurality of voids, or a minimum horizontal distance between a surrounding boundary of the light emitting diode chip and the bonding layer is larger than 0. The light emitting diode chip, the light emitting diode package structure and the method may improve the product yields and enhance the light emitting efficiency.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for delivering an implantable medical device to a diseased cardiac valve includes an elongated shank, a brace member, and a locking mechanism. The shank has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the end portions. The first end portion includes a rotatable annular lower support and a fixing member. The lower support includes an annular ring having oppositely disposed upper and lower surfaces and a plane extending radially between the upper and lower surfaces. The brace member includes a barrel portion operably connected to a drive system. The barrel portion includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a second longitudinal axis extending between the end portions. The drive system includes a housing operably connected to an actuating handle. The locking mechanism is operably connected to the housing and the elongated shank.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pericardiocentesis needle component (10), comprising a guide wire (13) and a puncture needle (12). The guide wire (13) extends into and through the puncture needle (12), and the guide wire (13) comprises a bent section (32) at the distal end and a straight section at the proximal end. The bent section (32) at the distal end is formed by bending the guide wire (13), and the end of the bent section is a pointed-shape structure. The guide wire (13) is made of a highly elastic material. The pointed end rotates at least 90 degrees within a range of no more than 3 mm starting from the pointed end at the bent section (32) of the guide wire. The pericardiocentesis needle component (10) of the present invention is less likely to damage a heart during a pericardiocentesis procedure.

Abstract: An apparatus for replacing a diseased cardiac valve is movable from a radially collapsed configuration to a radially expanded configuration. The apparatus comprises an expandable support member and a prosthetic valve secured therein. The main body portion extends between first and second end portions and includes an outer circumferential surface, a circumferential axis extending about the circumferential surface, and a plurality of wing members spaced apart from one another by an expandable region. Each of the wing members includes first and second end portions and a flexible middle portion extending between the end portions. The second end portion is integrally formed with the main body portion. The first end portion is adjacent the circumferential axis and substantially flush with the outer circumferential surface in the radially collapsed configuration. The first end portion extends substantially radial to the outer circumferential surface in the radially expanded configuration.

Abstract: A server-based desktop-virtual machines architecture may be extended to a client machine. In one embodiment, a user desktop is remotely accessed from a client system. The remote desktop is generated by a first virtual machine running on a server system, which may comprise one or more server computers. During execution of the first virtual machine, writes to a corresponding virtual disk are directed to a delta disk file or redo log. A copy of the virtual disk is created on the client system. When a user decides to “check out” his or her desktop, the first virtual machine is terminated (if it is running) and a copy of the delta disk is created on the client system. Once the delta disk is present on the client system, a second virtual machine can be started on the client system using the virtual disk and delta disk to provide local access to the user's desktop at the client system. This allows the user to then access his or her desktop without being connected to a network.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a method for forming a direct data connector for a sealed device may be provided. The method may include: providing a substrate with a hole; and filling the hole with a filling material using a plating process.

Abstract: An optoelectronic device as well as its methods of use and manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, the optoelectronic device includes a first optoelectronic material that is inhomogeneously strained. A first charge carrier collector and a second charge carrier collector are each in electrical communication with the first optoelectronic material and are adapted to collect charge carriers from the first optoelectronic material. In another embodiment, a method of photocatalyzing a reaction includes using a strained optoelectronic material.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, an electronic component mounted to the housing, and a first dustproof component. The electronic component includes a first part received in the housing. The first dustproof component is secured to the housing and is provided around the first part, for closing the first part.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a box, a speaker, and a micro structure. The box includes a shell and a cover disposed on the shell. The speaker is sandwiched between the shell and the cover. The micro structure includes a plurality of flat-bottomed protruding portions, a plurality of first pyramidal protruding portions, and a plurality of second pyramidal protruding portions.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing having a lower base and an upper cover disposed on the lower base, a light emitting module received in the housing, two arms extending downwardly from the upper cover, and a light guiding member facing the light emitting module and fixed between the two arms.

Abstract: A fastening structure for fastening an assembly member to a housing, includes a mounting member, and a nut. The mounting member protrudes from the housing. The mounting member defines a receiving groove, and a mounting hole communicating with receiving groove. The nut is received in the receiving groove, the nut is capable of engaging with a screw inserted through the assembly member and the mounting hole to fasten the assembly member to the housing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a component member, a screw, and a gathering post. The first housing defines a through hole. The second housing combines with the first housing to form a receiving space. The component member is received in the receiving space. The screw passes through the through hole of the first housing to screw in a predetermined position of the component member. The gathering post gathers filings falling from the component member when the screw is screwed in the component member.

Abstract: A display unit includes a lower cover, a display disposed on the lower cover, a metal bracket securing the display on the lower cover and an upper cover fixed to the lower cover to sandwich the display and the bracket between the lower cover and the upper cover. The bracket includes a plate pressing a back side of the display towards the lower cover and a tab contacting a lateral face of the display. The bracket is grounded.

Abstract: An optical disk player includes a main body, a hinge, and a display. The main body includes a cover and an opposite base. The hinge includes a fixing portion coupled with the cover of the main body. The display is pivotably connecting to the main body by the hinge. The fixing portion defines a locating hole thereon. The cover defines a holding portion and a first locking portion. The first locking portion comprises a pole and a hook at an end of the pole. The holding portion of the cover is engaged in the corresponding locating hole of the fixing portion. The hook and the pole of the first locking portion clasp different sides of the fixing portion.

Abstract: A method is provided for implanting a valve having at least one valve leaflet within the cardiovascular system of a subject. One step of the method includes preparing a substantially dehydrated bioprosthetic valve and then providing an expandable support member having oppositely disposed first and second ends and a main body portion extending between the ends. Next, the substantially dehydrated bioprosthetic valve is attached to the expandable support member so that the substantially dehydrated bioprosthetic valve is operably secured within the main body portion of the expandable support member. The expandable support member is then crimped into a compressed configuration and placed at a desired location within the cardiovascular system of the subject. Either before or after placement at the desired location, fluid or blood re-hydrates the substantially dehydrated bioprosthetic valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a through silicon via (TSV) structure, in which, a dielectric layer is disposed to cover surface of each of a device region of a substrate and a sidewall and a bottom of a via hole in a TSV region of the substrate, and the via hole having the dielectric layer covering the sidewall and the bottom is filled with a conductive material. The present invention also relates to a TSV structure, in which, a dielectric layer disposed in the device region of a substrate extends to the via hole in a TSV region of the substrate to cover surface of the sidewall of the via hole to serve as a dielectric liner, and a conductive material is filled into the via hole having the dielectric layer covering the sidewall.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an EMI shielding board, two electronic components and a flat cable. The EMI shielding board includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The two electronic components are arranged at the first side of the EMI shielding board. The flat cable is connected between the two electronic components. The EMI shielding board further includes a first through slot and a second through slot both configured therein. The flat cable passes through the EMI shielding board via the first and second through slots. A part of the flat cable is on the first side of the EMI shielding board, and the remaining part of the flat cable is on the second side of the EMI shielding board.