Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first and a second nitride-based semiconductor layers and a gate structure. The gate structure includes an outer spacer, an inner spacer and a gate electrode. The outer spacer has at least two opposite inner sidewalls to define a gate trench. The inner spacer is within the gate trench. The gate electrode disposed in the gate trench and covered by the inner spacer, wherein the inner spacer and the gate electrode extend downward to collaboratively form a bottom portion of the gate structure with a first width greater than a second width of a bottom surface of the gate electrode.

Abstract: A nitride-based semiconductor device includes a first nitride-based semiconductor layer, a second nitride-based semiconductor layer, a source electrode, a drain electrode, a gate electrode and a single field plate. The source electrode, the drain electrode, and the gate electrode are disposed on the second nitride-based semiconductor layer. The gate electrode is between the source and drain electrodes. The single field plate is disposed over the gate electrode and extends toward the drain electrode. The field plate has a first end part, a second end part and the central part. The first and the second end parts are located at substantially the same height. Portions of the central part are in a position lower than that of the first and second end parts, and the first end part extends laterally in a length greater than a width of the gate electrode.

Abstract: A thin metal substrate having high thermal conductivity includes a copper foil layer, an insulating polymer layer and a thermal conductive adhesive layer. The thermal conductive adhesive layer has a resin and a thermal conductive powder dispersed in the resin. The insulating polymer layer is disposed between the copper foil layer and the thermal conductive adhesive layer. Since the thermal conductive adhesive layer has the thermal conductive powder and the insulating polymer layer has insulating and anti-breakdown abilities, the substrate has a reduced thickness, high heat dissipating efficiency and improved insulating performance.

Abstract: A dual-drive hub device is mounted on a rear wheel of a bicycle and has a hub, a main shaft mounted through the hub, and two rear pedals connected to the main shaft. At least one one-way bearing is tightly fitted between the hub and the main shaft. A rear transmission wheel of a transmission system of the bicycle is mounted around the hub. When two front pedals of the bicycle are pedaled, the hub and the rear wheel rotate accordingly. When the rear pedals are pedaled, the main shaft, the hub and the rear wheel rotate accordingly. Thus, a rider and a passenger can pedal the front pedals and the rear pedals simultaneously and enjoy ease of bicycle pooling.

Abstract: A control assembly for a fluid flow control device includes a control element, a load spring, and a spring clip. The control element can be movably disposed for controlling fluid flow, and the load spring biases the control element into a predetermined position. The spring clip contacts the load spring at a plurality of points to dampen vibrations experienced by the load spring, thereby reducing and./or eliminating resonance. The spring clip includes a body plate and first and second opposing arm plates extending away from the body plate. Each arm plate includes a proximal end adjacent the body plate, a distal end spaced away from the body plate, and a finger extending upwardly away from the distal end. A corner at an intersection between the finger and the distal end includes a contoured edge for facilitating attachment of the load spring to the spring clip.

Abstract: A thin metal substrate having high thermal conductivity includes a copper foil layer, an insulating polymer layer and a thermal conductive adhesive layer. The thermal conductive adhesive layer has a resin and a thermal conductive powder dispersed in the resin. The insulating polymer layer is disposed between the copper foil layer and the thermal conductive adhesive layer. Since the thermal conductive adhesive layer has the thermal conductive powder and the insulating polymer layer has insulating and anti-breakdown abilities, the substrate has a reduced thickness, high heat dissipating efficiency and improved insulating performance.

Abstract: A control assembly for a fluid flow control device includes a control element, a load spring, and a spring clip. The control element can be movably disposed for controlling fluid flow, and the load spring biases the control element into a predetermined position. The spring clip contacts the load spring at a plurality of points to dampen vibrations experienced by the load spring, thereby reducing and./or eliminating resonance. The spring clip includes a body plate and first and second opposing arm plates extending away from the body plate. Each arm plate includes a proximal end adjacent the body plate, a distal end spaced away from the body plate, and a finger extending upwardly away from the distal end. A corner at an intersection between the finger and the distal end includes a contoured edge for facilitating attachment of the load spring to the spring clip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for processing defatted oil seeds, comprising the steps of: (a) solubilizing at least a portion of the protein contained in the oil seeds to produce suspended residual solids and a first solution comprising protein, phenolic-protein complexes, and free phenolic compounds; (b) treating at least a portion of the phenolic-protein complexes in the first solution to liberate at least some phenolic compounds from the phenolic-protein complexes thereby producing a second solution; (c) separating at least a portion of the free phenolic compounds from the second solution and recovering a free phenolic reduced solution; and (d) treating the free phenolic reduced solution to precipitate at least a portion of the protein as a precipitated protein isolate and recovering a treated solution containing a soluble protein isolate. Novel protein products are also disclosed. Food and drink products containing the novel protein products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for a steering apparatus of a bicycle has a bearing with a frame race, a fork race and multiple ball bearings mounted between the frame and fork races, a buffer ring and an end cap. The buffer ring has a buffer segment abutting an outer face of the fork race. The end cap has an inner face abutting an outer face of the buffer section. The buffer segment is resilient, so can effectively absorb vibrations in the bearing, the end cap and the shank and is mounted compressed to ensure the buffer presses against the end cap, the bearing and the shank. Thus, the steering apparatus is easily assembled and operates smoothly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for processing defatted oil seeds, comprising the steps of: (a) solubilizing at least a portion of the protein contained in the oil seeds to produce suspended residual solids and a first solution comprising protein, phenolic-protein complexes, and free phenolic compounds; (b) treating at least a portion of the phenolic-protein complexes in the first solution to liberate at least some phenolic compounds from the phenolic-protein complexes thereby producing a second solution; (c) separating at least a portion of the free phenolic compounds from the second solution and recovering a free phenolic reduced solution; and (d) treating the free phenolic reduced solution to precipitate at least a portion of the protein as a precipitated protein isolate and recovering a treated solution containing a soluble protein isolate. Novel protein products are also disclosed. Food and drink products containing the novel protein products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A rear hub assembly for a bicycle has a hub with two flanges. A recess is defined in one of the flanges. Two bearings are installed in the hub. A sleeve is fastened between and coaxial with the bearings by two collars. A hub spline has a ratchet engaged in the recess of the hub. An axle extends through the hub spline and the hub. The axle has a first cover provided at a first end of the axle. A first ring recess is defined at a second end of the axle. A second cover is secured on the second end of the axle. An O-ring is provided in the second cover and positioned in the ring recess. Whereby, the hub, hub spline, and axle can be easily and quickly assembled together without a tool.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for processing defatted oil seeds, comprising the steps of: (a) solubilizing at least a portion of the protein contained in the oil seeds to produce suspended residual solids and a first solution comprising protein, phenolic-protein complexes, and free phenolic compounds; (b) treating at least a portion of the phenolic-protein complexes in the first solution to liberate at least some phenolic compounds from the phenolic-protein complexes thereby producing a second solution; (c) separating at least a portion of the free phenolic compounds from the second solution and recovering a free phenolic reduced solution; and (d) treating the free phenolic reduced solution to precipitate at least a portion of the protein as a precipitated protein isolate and recovering a treated solution containing a soluble protein isolate. Novel protein products are also disclosed. Food and drink products containing the novel protein products are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for processing defatted oil seeds, comprising the steps of: (a) solubilizing at least a portion of the protein contained in the oil seeds to produce suspended residual solids and a first solution comprising protein, phenolic-protein complexes, and free phenolic compounds; (b) separating at least a portion of the free phenolic compounds from the first solution and recovering a free phenolic reduced solution; and (c) treating the free phenolic reduced solution to precipitate at least a portion of the protein as a precipitated protein isolate and recovering a treated solution containing a soluble protein isolate. Novel protein products are also disclosed. Food and drink products containing the novel protein products are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for processing defatted oil seeds, comprising the steps of: (a) solubilizing at least a portion of the protein contained in the oil seeds to produce suspended residual solids and a first solution comprising protein, phenolic-protein complexes, and free phenolic compounds; (b) separating at least a portion of the free phenolic compounds from the first solution and recovering a free phenolic reduced solution; and (c) treating the free phenolic reduced solution to precipitate at least a portion of the protein as a precipitated protein isolate and recovering a treated solution containing a soluble protein isolate. Novel protein products are also disclosed. Food and drink products containing the novel protein products are also disclosed.

Abstract: An upper headset assembly for a bicycle includes a race member having an annular groove defined in the top thereof for receiving a bearing therein. A ring member is mounted to the bearing on the outer periphery thereof and has a first tapered surface defined in the inner periphery thereof. A pressing ring device has a second tapered surface contacting the first tapered surface of the ring member and a third tapered surface. A collar is mounted to the pressing ring device and a plurality of bolts extend through the collar and contact against the third tapered surface.

Abstract: A crank cover assembly for a bicycle which includes a molded shell member and a molded leaf member which cooperatively encase a forged crank of a bicycle. The molded shell and molded leaf are configured to substantially perform to the outer contour of the forged crank, and each has formed therethrough openings substantially aligned with through openings in the forged crank. The shell and leaf members are coupled together by use of fastening mechanisms such as a catch-tongue joint or a hot-melted joint.