Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a frame structure having a first frame, a second frame, and a pair of connection bars detachably connecting the first frame and the second frame to one another; a plurality of platforms having two or more back platforms disposed on the first frame and two or more lower limb platforms disposed on the second frame; and an adjustable assembly comprising two or more back lifting assemblies coupled with the first frame and two or more leg lifting assemblies coupled with the second frame for individually adjusting each of the two or more back platforms and the two or more lower limb platforms in desired positions.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, the adjustable bed includes a headboard assembly having a headboard and an upper rail attached to the headboard; a footboard assembly having a footboard and a lower rail attached to the footboard; a pair of sideboard assemblies having a pair of sideboards and a pair of side rails respectively attached to the pair of sideboards, wherein the pair of sideboard assemblies is transversely spaced and longitudinally aligned in parallel, and detachably attached to the headboard assembly and the footboard assembly; and a lifting mechanism attached to the side rails of the pair of sideboard assemblies for operably adjusting the adjustable bed at a desired position.

Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a frame structure having a first frame, a second frame, and a pair of connection bars detachably connecting the first frame and the second frame to one another; a plurality of platforms disposed on the frame structure; and an adjustable assembly coupled with the frame structure for operably adjusting one or more of the plurality of platforms in desired positions.

Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a frame structure; an upper support bracket and a lower support bracket pivotally connected to the frame structure; a plurality of platforms disposed on the frame structure and supported by the upper support bracket and the lower support bracket without using hinging means; and an adjustable assembly coupled with the frame structure and the upper support bracket and the lower support bracket for operably adjusting one or more of the plurality of platforms in desired positions.

Abstract: A catalyst layer is provided herein that includes a catalyst support having positively charged surfaces, nanoparticles on the surfaces of the catalyst support, and negatively-charged ionomer films on the catalyst support and the nanoparticles thereon. The ionomer films may be formed on the catalyst support to be substantially uniform, conformal and thin by controlling electrostatic charge of the surfaces of the catalyst support, for example by utilizing electrostatic charge attraction between positively charged surfaces of the catalyst support and negatively-charged ionomer films. The catalyst layer may be incorporated into a membrane electrode assembly, a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, and myriad other applications and uses.

Abstract: A Prussian white composite material. The Prussian white composite material includes an inner core and a carbon coating layer that coats at least a portion of an outer surface of the inner core, where the inner core has a general formula of NaxMn1-yMy[Fe(CN)6]z, in the formula, M is selected from at least one of Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn, x is greater than 1.5 and equal to or less than 2, y is greater than 0 and equal to or less than 0.3, and z is greater than 0.8 and equal to or less than 1. The Prussian white composite material of the present invention is free of crystal water (including interstitial water and coordinated water), has complete crystal lattices and good ionic conductivity and thermal stability, and is hardly decomposed at 500° C. A preparation method has the advantages of being simple in process, low in cost, short in period, low in energy consumption, suitable for industrial production and the like.

Abstract: An improved nanocomposite cathode material for lithium-ion batteries and method of making the same. The nanocomposite cathode material includes lithium iron silicate based nanoparticles with a conductive matrix of graphene sheets. The nanoparticles may be doped with at least one anion or cation.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an air gap includes receiving a first thickness information of an inter-metal dielectric layer formed on a substrate and receiving a second thickness information of an inter-layer dielectric layer formed on the substrate. Then, a first etching is performed, wherein the first etching includes etch the inter-metal dielectric layer based on a first etching control value corresponding to the first thickness information. After the first etching, a second etching is performed to etch the inter-layer dielectric layer based on a second etching control value corresponding to the second thickness information.

Abstract: A method of forming a catalyst on a catalyst support, combination of catalysts and carbon supports produced thereby, and applications therefor, including catalyst layers, electrodes, membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs), polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, and vehicles. Such a method includes guiding ions of a precursor of a catalyst to land uniformly on an NH2-modified surface of a catalyst support, and depositing fine monodisperse nanoparticles on the NH2-modified surface. Ultrafine noble metal-transitional metal intermetallic nanoparticles (e.g., PtM) can be directly synthesized on catalyst supports (e.g., carbon supports). Noble metal nanoparticles (e.g., Pt) are monodispersed on a catalyst support through electrostatic attraction established between a precursor of the intermetallic nanoparticles and protonated ammonium ions (NH3+) immobilized over surfaces of the catalyst support. The monodisperse noble metal nanoparticles are then used as seeds to form the intermetallic nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a braiding method for a nasal sinus stent, comprising: providing a filament; providing a braiding tool having a longitudinal central axis, wherein the braiding tool comprises a first shaping part and a second shaping part which are axially spaced from each other, wherein the first shaping part is provided with n first anchor points, and the second shaping part is provided with n second anchor points; forming an initial configuration stent by around a circumferential direction of the braiding tool, allowing a single filament starting from 1st first anchor point on the first shaping part, coming across m1 vertex intervals to extend towards the second anchor point, and then coming across m2 vertex intervals to extend towards the first anchor point, so as to complete a first “V” shaped braiding path, and then repeating the “V” shaped braiding path until the single filament returns to the 1st first anchor point, wherein the initial configuration stent has a circumference and n vert

Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I) is effective in inhibiting the growth of Clostridium difficile. Compared with nitazoxanide and other antibiotics, the compound also has significantly less influence on intestinal probiotics and lower toxic side effects while significantly inhibiting the activity of Clostridium difficile, and the disease is not easy to relapse after the drug is stopped.

Abstract: The lumbar support mechanism and an adjustable bed therewith. The lumbar support mechanism includes a lumbar support member; first, second, third and fourth support legs; a linkage member; and first and second lumbar support brackets attached onto the adjustable bed. Upper ends of the first and second support legs are pivotally connected to the lumbar support member, and lower ends of the first and second support legs are pivotally connected to the linkage member, respectively. Upper ends of the third and fourth support legs are pivotally connected to the first and second support legs, respectively, and lower ends of the third and fourth support legs are pivotally connected to the first and second lumbar support brackets, respectively. As such, a distance between the lumbar support member and the linkage member is changeable between minimal and maximal distances when the linkage member moves between first and second positions.

Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a frame structure having a back frame and a foot frame; a back lifting assembly comprising a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the back frame, and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the back frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward rotating direction or a downward rotating direction relative to the back frame; and a plurality of platforms comprising at least a head platform and a back platform hinged to the head platform supported by the back lifting bracket such that angles and positions of the head platform and the back platform are adjustable in accordance with the back lifting bracket.

Abstract: A compound as a receptor-interacting protein (RIP) inhibitor, a preparation method therefor, and a use thereof, which relate to the field of chemical medicines, are provided. The compound is a compound as represented by formula (I), or a salt thereof, or a stereoisomer thereof, or a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof. The compound has good inhibitory activity on humanized RIP1 kinase, and can be used for preparing drugs for resisting inflammation, resisting tumors and the like.

Abstract: An improved nanocomposite cathode material for lithium-ion batteries comprising vanadium pentoxide substrates with a conductive matrix of graphene sheets and a network former such as silicon dioxide and a method of making the same.

Abstract: Cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries comprise a hybrid nanocomposite of graphene and copper fluoride. Such cathode active materials are used, together with a polymeric binder material and optionally a conductive additive to form a cathode for a lithium-ion battery. Methods of producing hybrid nanocomposites of graphene and copper fluoride include hydrothermally reacting functionalized graphene, such as graphene oxide, and precursors of copper fluoride, such as aqueous fluorosilicic acid. Such hydrothermal reactions include sequential heating and freeze drying steps to produce a CuF2-graphene nanocomposite.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor on insulator (SOI) substrate, a first electrically conductive structure, and a second electrically conductive structure. The SOI substrate includes a base substrate, a buried insulation layer disposed on the base substrate, a semiconductor layer disposed on the buried insulation layer, and a trap rich layer disposed between the buried insulation layer and the base substrate. At least a part of the first electrically conductive structure and at least a part of the second electrically conductive structure are disposed in the trap rich layer. A part of the trap rich layer is disposed between the first electrically conductive structure and the second electrically conductive structure. The first electrically conductive structure, the second electrically conductive structure, and the trap rich layer disposed between the first electrically conductive structure and the second electrically conductive structure are at least a portion of an anti-fuse structure.

Abstract: The lumbar support mechanism and an adjustable bed having the same. The lumbar support mechanism includes first and second lumbar lifting assemblies. Each lumbar lifting assembly has a fixing bracket, a first support leg, a second support leg, a bearing member, and a lifting support bracket. The first support leg is pivotally connected between the bearing member and the lifting support bracket. The second support leg is pivotally connected between the fixing bracket and the first support leg. A lumbar support member is connected to the lifting support brackets of the first and second lumbar lifting assemblies. A linkage member is pivotally connected to the bearing members of the first and second lumbar lifting assemblies such that the lumbar support member is operably movable between a retracted position and an ejected position when the linkage member moves between first and second positions.