Abstract: Methods for an oxide layer over an epitaxial layer. In an embodiment, a method includes forming an epitaxial layer of semiconductor material over a semiconductor substrate; forming an oxide layer over the epitaxial layer; applying a solution including an oxidizer to the oxide layer; and cleaning the oxide layer with a cleaning solution. In another embodiment, a densification process is applied to an oxide layer including treating with thermal energy, UV energy, or both. In an embodiment for a gate-all-around device, the cleaning process is applied to an oxide layer over an epitaxial portion of a fin. Additional methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A free-standing zeolite membrane and a zeolite membrane supported on a support structure are disclosed. The free-standing zeolite membrane is fabricated by mixing zeolite particles and an optional inorganic binder, forming a green body, and sintering the green body at a sufficiently low temperature so as to prevent damage to the gas selectivity properties of the zeolite particles. The supported composite zeolite membrane is fabricated by mixing a sacrificial binder, an optional inorganic binder, boehmite sol and zeolite particles to form a slurry. The slurry is then coated onto a porous support structure, dried and sintered at a sufficiently low temperature so as to prevent damage to the gas selective properties of the zeolite particles. In both membranes, the zeolite particles span the entire thickness of the membrane to provide a high selectivity path for the flow of gas to pass therethrough.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions for eliciting an immune response, including a prophylactic immune response, against human immunodeficiency virus. The composition includes nucleic acid constructs encoding HIV antigenic polypeptides of multiple clades or strains. Methods for eliciting an immune response by administering the composition to a subject are also provided.

Abstract: A free-standing zeolite membrane and a zeolite membrane supported on a support structure are disclosed. The free-standing zeolite membrane is fabricated by mixing zeolite particles and an optional inorganic binder, forming a green body, and sintering the green body at a sufficiently low temperature so as to prevent damage to the gas selectivity properties of the zeolite particles. The supported composite zeolite membrane is fabricated by mixing a sacrificial binder, an optional inorganic binder, boehmite sol and zeolite particles to form a slurry. The slurry is then coated onto a porous support structure, dried and sintered at a sufficiently low temperature so as to prevent damage to the gas selective properties of the zeolite particles. In both membranes, the zeolite particles span the entire thickness of the membrane to provide a high selectivity path for the flow of gas to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A structure of a voice coil assembly includes a plate, a top board, suspending arms and fixtures. The plate has a top and two opposite sides. The top board is disposed on the top of the plate. The suspending arms extend from the two sides of the plate and are connected to the fixtures. A pair of resilient sections is provided between the suspending arms and the fixtures. The resilient sections are formed in a curved, arcuate or wavy shape. The suspending arm has a cross-section in a flat shape.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions for eliciting an immune response, including a prophylactic immune response, against human immunodeficiency virus. The composition includes nucleic acid constructs encoding HIV antigenic polypeptides of multiple clades or strains. Methods for eliciting an immune response by administering the composition to a subject are also provided.

Abstract: H5 hemagglutinin (HA) polypeptides are provided that are adapted to humans through mutations that change receptor specificity in the H1 serotype, and related polynucleotides, methods, compositions, and vaccines.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a loudspeaker having a voice coil assembly includes the steps of: producing a flat voice coil; placing the voice coil into an injecting mold of a vibrating slab; forming a locating section to secure the voice coil; and assembling a loudspeaker by coupling the vibrating slab with a membrane together to produce a better sound quality. Furthermore, upper suspending arms provided on respective sides of the vibrating slab may be cut to lower the rigidity character of the vibrating slab and to increase the vibrating effect.

Abstract: A structure of a voice coil assembly includes a plate, a top board, suspending arms and fixtures. The plate has a top and two opposite sides. The top board is disposed on the top of the plate. The suspending arms extend from the two sides of the plate and are connected to the fixtures. A pair of resilient sections is provided between the suspending arms and the fixtures. The resilient sections are formed in a curved, arcuate or wavy shape. The suspending arm has a cross-section in a flat shape.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions for eliciting an immune response, including a prophylactic immune response, against human immunodeficiency virus. The composition includes nucleic acid constructs encoding HIV antigenic polypeptides of multiple clades or strains. Methods for eliciting an immune response by administering the composition to a subject are also provided.

Abstract: An ashtray includes a peripheral wall and a bottom wall together defining a compartment. A sealing plate having a melting point below 200° C. is mounted to an inner periphery of the peripheral wall and separates the compartment into an open space and a sealed space. A burning cigarette can burn through the sealing plate such that a burning end of the cigarette can enter the sealed space that lacks oxygen. Thus, the cigarette can be put out immediately to avoid injury to the human body.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system includes a plurality of nozzles having an outer surface and a bore. A hydrophobic layer is applied to a portion of the outer surface of the nozzle and extends into the nozzle bore a determined distance.

Abstract: The light-emitting apparatus comprises a substrate, a first semiconductor layer formed on the substrate, a light-emitting layer formed on the first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer formed on the light-emitting layer, a first transparent conductive oxide layer formed on the second semiconductor layer, a reflective metal layer form on the transparent conductive oxide layer, and a first electrode formed on the reflective metal layer; characterized in that the first transparent conductive oxide layer is formed with a plurality of cavities on the interface between the first transparent conductive oxide layer and the reflective metal layer for improving the adhesion strength therebetween.

Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary cell used in a cellular phone is disclosed. The cathode active material for the lithium secondary cell and the method the same having a high capacity and a long lifetime, different from LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4, Li(Ni, Co)O2, and V-system oxide that has been researched as the active material for substituting LiCoO2 are provided. The cathode active material for the lithium secondary cell in the next formula 1 is obtained by heating or chemically treating diadochite [Fe2(PO4)(SO4)(OH).6H2O] that is the mineral containing PO43?, SO42?, and OH?. LiaFebMc(PO4)x(SO4)y(OH)z ??(1) In the formula, M is at least one element selected from a radical consisting of Mg, Ti, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, and Si, with 0?a, c?0.5, 1?b?2, 0.5?x, y, z?1.5.

Abstract: A decorative lantern includes a plurality of constituent pieces made of a light-transmissible, heat-resisting, and flexible plastic material. Each of the constituent pieces has a radially inner zone at a first side thereof, and a radially outer zone at a second side thereof, and is formed at a radially inner edge with at least one recess portion. The constituent pieces are sequentially connected together by bonding the radially inner zone at the first side of a first constituent piece to a second constituent piece adjacent to the first side of the first constituent piece, and bonding the radially outer zone at the second side of the first constituent piece to a third constituent piece adjacent to the second side of the first constituent piece; and the recess portions of all the constituent pieces together define a receiving space in the decorative lantern for accommodating an electrically conductive light source therein.

Abstract: A decorative lantern includes a plurality of constituent pieces made of a light-transmissible, heat-resisting, and flexible plastic material. Each of the constituent pieces has a radially inner zone at a first side thereof, and a radially outer zone at a second side thereof, and is formed at a radially inner edge with at least one recess portion. The constituent pieces are sequentially connected together by bonding the radially inner zone at the first side of a first constituent piece to a second constituent piece adjacent to the first side of the first constituent piece, and bonding the radially outer zone at the second side of the first constituent piece to a third constituent piece adjacent to the second side of the first constituent piece; and the recess portions of all the constituent pieces together define a receiving space in the decorative lantern for accommodating an electrically conductive light source therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a cathode electrode for a secondary lithium battery using vanadium oxide. Vanadium oxide is dissolved in an aqueous solution containing H2O2 to form a gel. Thus, the gel can be applied to a metal support even when the binder is not used or the binder of a small amount is used. If vanadium oxide of an adequate amount is put into the aqueous solution containing. H2O2, a transparent aqueous solution is formed while oxygen is generated. The aqueous solution is then changed to a gel state of a viscosity as the time elapses. A small amount of a conductive material and a binder are added in the course that the gel is formed, and are then uniformly mixed with vanadium oxide being an active material, so that a slurry is formed. As the slurry has a high viscosity, it can be applied to the metal support even with a small amount of the binder. Further, as the conductive material, the binder, etc.

Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary cell used in a cellular phone is disclosed. The cathode active material for the lithium secondary cell and the method the same having a high capacity and a long lifetime, different from LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4, Li(Ni, Co)O2, and V-system oxide that has been researched as the active material for substituting LiCoO2 are provided. The cathode active material for the lithium secondary cell in the next formula 1 is obtained by heating or chemically treating diadochite [Fe2(PO4)(SO4)(OH).6H2O] that is the mineral containing PO43−, SO42−, and OH−.

Abstract: This invention relates a process for preparing octreotide and derivatives thereof. The starting material, Thr(ol)(tBu)-2-chlorotrityl resin is coupled with the various amino acids. The straight peptide-resin of D-Phe-Cys(Trt)-Phe-D-Trp(Boc)-Lys(Boc)-Thr(tBu)-Cys(Trt)-Thr(ol)(tBu)-2-chlorotrityl resin or D-Phe-Cys(Trt)-Tyr(tBu)-D-Trp(Boc)-Lys(Boc)-Thr(tBu)-Cys(Trt)-Thr(ol)(tBu)-2-chlorotrityl resin was obtained. Cleavage of the peptide from the resin was achieved by strong acid solution.

Abstract: A board to board coupling structure coupled between at least two panel assemblies, the board to board coupling structure including a tubular shaft, two locating plates respectively mounted in a longitudinal groove at the tubular shaft, two inner socket assemblies respectively mounted on the tubular shaft, two end caps respectively mounted on the tubular shaft, two outer sockets, a plurality of hook plates, and a plurality of plug plates. The hook plates are fixed to the at least two panel assemblies, each having a hooked portion respectively hooked on a top notch at an outer race at one inner socket and a notch at an upright flange at one outer socket. The plug plates are fixed to the at least two panel assemblies, each having a plug portion inserted in between the socket body and outer race at one inner socket and engaged into the notch at the upright flange at one outer socket.