Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrophilic metal thin film, which is formed by stacking a plurality of columnar structures. A plurality of tetrahedral structures is on the surface of the hydrophilic metal film, which is formed on the top of the columnar structures. The width of the tetrahedral structures is 15 nm to 120 nm. The hydrophilic metal thin film comprises: 35 to 95 at % of iron, 5 to 20 at % of chromium. The above-mentioned hydrophilic metal thin film is formed by magnetron sputtering method under the working pressure of argon gas ranging from 6 mTorr to 13 mTorr, and the sputtering time exceeds 20 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrophilic metal thin film, which is formed by stacking a plurality of columnar structures. A plurality of tetrahedral structures is on the surface of the hydrophilic metal film, which is formed on the top of the columnar structures. The width of the tetrahedral structures is 15 nm to 120 nm. The hydrophilic metal thin film comprises: 35 to 95 at % of iron, 5 to 20 at % of chromium. The above-mentioned hydrophilic metal thin film is formed by magnetron sputtering method under the working pressure of argon gas ranging from 6 mTorr to 13 mTorr, and the sputtering time exceeds 20 minutes.

Abstract: A tattoo needle structure is provided. A tattoo needle has a plurality of needle tips, an ink holding space is formed by the arrangement of the needle tips, and a multi-component alloy film is deposited on each needle tip of the tattoo needle by sputtering technology, so that when the tattoo needle is dipped into the tattoo ink, the tattoo ink does not stick to the surface of the multi-component alloy film by the hydrophobic property of the multi-component alloy film, and the tattoo ink is contained in the ink holding space by the cohesive property of the tattoo ink. Thus, when the tattoo needle is dipped into the tattoo ink and the tattoo process is performed, the dyeing area of the skin with the tattoo ink is the cross-sectional area of the ink holding space, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the contouring resolution of a tattoo.

Abstract: A tattoo needle structure is provided. A tattoo needle has a plurality of needle tips, an ink holding space is formed by the arrangement of the needle tips, and a multi-component alloy film is deposited on each needle tip of the tattoo needle by sputtering technology, so that when the tattoo needle is dipped into the tattoo ink, the tattoo ink does not stick to the surface of the multi-component alloy film by the hydrophobic property of the multi-component alloy film, and the tattoo ink is contained in the ink holding space by the cohesive property of the tattoo ink. Thus, when the tattoo needle is dipped into the tattoo ink and the tattoo process is performed, the dyeing area of the skin with the tattoo ink is the cross-sectional area of the ink holding space, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the contouring resolution of a tattoo.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a nanoporous metal structure, such as a nanoporous metal (NMP) supported Pd catalyst suitable for use in a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), is includes the steps of (a) providing a piece of Au55Cu25Si20 alloy glass ribbon with a thickness of 50 ?m, (b) dealloying the piece of alloy glass ribbon by reacting with iron (III) chloride solution to form a free-standing NPM ribbon, (c) depositing a thin film of PdCo of a thickness of 100 nm on the NPM ribbon by RF magnetron sputtering with Pd0.5Co0.5 (atomic percent) as target in an argon atmosphere, and (d) electrochemically dissolving some of the Co on the thin film of PdCo to induce migration of Au from the NPM ribbon to the thin layer of PdCo.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a nanoporous metal structure, such as a nanoporous metal (NMP) supported Pd catalyst suitable for use in a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), is includes the steps of (a) providing a piece of Au55Cu25Si20 alloy glass ribbon with a thickness of 50 ?m, (b) dealloying the piece of alloy glass ribbon by reacting with iron (III) chloride solution to form a free-standing NPM ribbon, (c) depositing a thin film of PdCo of a thickness of 100 nm on the NPM ribbon by RF magnetron sputtering with Pd0.5Co0.5 (atomic percent) as target in an argon atmosphere, and (d) electrochemically dissolving some of the Co on the thin film of PdCo to induce migration of Au from the NPM ribbon to the thin layer of PdCo.

Abstract: Displaying a hierarchy. A method includes identifying a set of nodes representing sites in a hierarchy. The set of nodes share one or more common characteristics not shared by any other nodes in the hierarchy. The method further includes determining that the set of nodes, as a set, meet a predetermined condition. As a result of the nodes sharing the one or more common characteristics not shared by any other nodes in the hierarchy and as a result of the set meeting the predetermined condition, the method further includes aggregating at least a portion of the set of nodes. The method further includes displaying in a graphical user interface a representation of the hierarchy including displaying the aggregated portion as a single entity in the hierarchy.

Abstract: A method of controlling the motion of a moveable door includes determining the direction that the door is moving with respect to its anticipated closed position, and based on the direction, regulating an amount of force that is available to the door for its motion. The method may further include monitoring the position of the door as it is moving, and adjusting the motion of the door and regulating the amount of force available to the door for its motion, based on the calculated difference between the door's position as detected during monitoring and its expected position.

Abstract: Displaying a hierarchy. A method includes identifying a set of nodes representing sites in a hierarchy. The set of nodes share one or more common characteristics not shared by any other nodes in the hierarchy. The method further includes determining that the set of nodes, as a set, meet a predetermined condition. As a result of the nodes sharing the one or more common characteristics not shared by any other nodes in the hierarchy and as a result of the set meeting the predetermined condition, the method further includes aggregating at least a portion of the set of nodes. The method further includes displaying in a graphical user interface a representation of the hierarchy including displaying the aggregated portion as a single entity in the hierarchy.

Abstract: Displaying a hierarchy. A method includes identifying a set of nodes representing sites in a hierarchy. The set of nodes share one or more common characteristics not shared by any other nodes in the hierarchy. The method further includes determining that the set of nodes, as a set, meet a predetermined condition. As a result of the nodes sharing the one or more common characteristics not shared by any other nodes in the hierarchy and as a result of the set meeting the predetermined condition, the method further includes aggregating at least a portion of the set of nodes. The method further includes displaying in a graphical user interface a representation of the hierarchy including displaying the aggregated portion as a single entity in the hierarchy.

Abstract: A lubrication system is provided for delivering coherent packets of a lubricant to a cutting surface of a machine tool. The system includes a nozzle for delivering a coherent packet of lubricant to the cutting surface, a pump for providing the lubricant to the nozzle via a supply line, and a controller configured to control the pump to provide the nozzle with a desired volume of lubricant. The coherent packet of lubricant has a volume substantially equal to the desired volume provided by the pump. The nozzle may be movable, and the controller may be configured to position and orient the movable nozzle. The controller may be an integrated controller configured to control both the operation of the lubrication system and the operation of the machine tool.

Abstract: Displaying a hierarchy. A method includes identifying a set of nodes representing sites in a hierarchy. The set of nodes share one or more common characteristics not shared by any other nodes in the hierarchy. The method further includes determining that the set of nodes, as a set, meet a predetermined condition. As a result of the nodes sharing the one or more common characteristics not shared by any other nodes in the hierarchy and as a result of the set meeting the predetermined condition, the method further includes aggregating at least a portion of the set of nodes. The method further includes displaying in a graphical user interface a representation of the hierarchy including displaying the aggregated portion as a single entity in the hierarchy.

Abstract: A method of controlling the motion of a moveable door includes determining the direction that the door is moving with respect to its anticipated closed position, and based on the direction, regulating an amount of force that is available to the door for its motion. The method may further include monitoring the position of the door as it is moving, and adjusting the motion of the door and regulating the amount of force available to the door for its motion, based on the calculated difference between the door's position as detected during monitoring and its expected position.

Abstract: A zipper password lock includes a lock tongue and a lock body assembly. The lock tongue includes a first engaging member disposed at a side of the lock tongue. The lock body assembly includes a housing having a lock groove for the lock tongue to be inserted into and a mounting base for securing the housing, and a dial wheel connected to a side of the housing, the dial wheel including a first side with a plurality of marks visible to a user and a second side including a password portion corresponding to one of the marks and a plurality of locking portions respectively corresponding to the other marks.

Abstract: A high intensity discharge (HID) lamp electronics controller including a reverse protection circuit and a control protection module. The control protection module includes an under/over voltage protection circuit and an open-circuit and short-circuit protection circuit.

Abstract: An illuminated display apparatus comprising a frame member and a housing for containing a three-dimensional object is disclosed. The illuminated display apparatus further includes a light source mounted within the housing for illuminating the object contained within the housing of the apparatus. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.