Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes an isolation layer, a gate dielectric layer, a tantalum nitride layer, a tantalum oxynitride layer, an n type work function metal layer and a filling metal. The isolation layer is formed on a substrate, and the isolation layer has a first gate trench. The gate dielectric layer is formed in the first gate trench, the tantalum nitride layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer, and the tantalum oxynitride layer is formed on the tantalum nitride layer. The n type work function metal layer is formed on the tantalum oxynitride layer in the first gate trench, and the filling metal is formed on the n type work function metal layer in the first gate trench.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes an isolation layer, a gate dielectric layer, a tantalum nitride layer, a tantalum oxynitride layer, an n type work function metal layer and a filling metal. The isolation layer is formed on a substrate, and the isolation layer has a first gate trench. The gate dielectric layer is formed in the first gate trench, the tantalum nitride layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer, and the tantalum oxynitride layer is formed on the tantalum nitride layer. The n type work function metal layer is formed on the tantalum oxynitride layer in the first gate trench, and the filling metal is formed on the n type work function metal layer in the first gate trench.

Abstract: The invention provides microfluidic devices, methods for imaging cells, and methods for preparing such microfluidic devices. The microfluidic devices are contemplated to provide advantages for use in imaging of cells and subcellular compartments in an environment that mimics in vivo conditions. The microfluidic devices can used with a microscope equipped with an oil emersion objective lens.

Abstract: A microfluidic device is provided. The microfluidic device includes a first transparent, solid support layer. A first polymeric layer defining at least one chamber is attached to the first transparent, solid support layer. A semi-permeable membrane is attached to the first polymeric layer. A second polymeric layer is attached to the opposite side of the semi-permeable membrane from the first polymeric layer. The second polymeric layer has a thickness of less than 300 microns and defines at least one chamber positioned to overlap with at least one chamber in the first polymeric layer. A first manifold structure is attached to an input end of at least one chamber and a second manifold structure is attached to an output end of at least one chamber.

Abstract: A drainage device includes a cover body formed of a top and a cylindrical body portion, an opening defined in a bottom side of said cylindrical body portion of said over body, air outlets located in a top side of the cylindrical body portion, a shoulder extended around a middle part of the cylindrical body portion, an outer wall downwardly extended from the shoulder around the cylindrical body portion, and air inlets located on the outer wall. The drainage device cover is mounted on a mounting plate of a drainage device and covered over a motor such that the cylindrical body portion has the bottom edge thereof isolated from the mounting plate, the air outlets face toward the exhaust fan of the motor, and the bottom edge of the outer wall is abutted against the top surface of the mounting plate.

Abstract: A check valve mounting structure includes a seat plate including a mounting hole and linked notches, a tubular bottom fitting with the top end thereof aimed at the mounting hole and having lugs extended from the periphery, and a holder block including a top receptacle, a shoulder and a bottom receptacle, which includes protruding portions outwardly extended from the periphery, first channels upwardly extended from the bottom side to a predetermined distance and second channels respectively and horizontally extended from the top ends of the first channels toward the periphery thereof. The bottom receptacle is attached onto the tubular bottom fitting, allowing the protruding portions to pass through the notches. The lugs are respectively inserted into the first channels and the second channels.

Abstract: A drainage device with a low-noise drainage shell for air-conditioning equipment is disclosed to include a housing, a motor, a radiating fan, a drainage shell, and a drainage blade. The motor is mounted in the housing. The radiating fan is mounted in the housing above the motor. The drainage shell mounted in the housing and has a drainage partition block extended from an inside wall thereof to divide the inside space of the drainage shell into an accommodation trough and a drainage trough in communication with each other. The drainage partition block has a backwardly upwardly tilted sloping surface. Thus, the sloping surfaces of the drainage partition block can guide the drain water smoothly to the drainpipe to reduce the water resistance, thereby significantly reducing the level of water drain noise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive and the use thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive providing higher initial tack, better elasticity, better recovery and lower malodor.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure comprises a first wire level, a second wire level and a via level. The first wire level comprises a first conductive feature. The second wire level is disposed on the first wire level. The second wire level comprises a second conductive feature and a third conductive feature. The via level is disposed between the first wire level and the second wire level. The via level comprises a via connecting the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature. There is a first air gap between the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature. There is a second air gap between the second conductive feature and the third conductive feature. The first air gap and the second air gap are linked.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a first region, a second region, a third region, and a fourth region; forming a tuning layer on the second region; forming a first work function metal layer on the first region and the tuning layer of the second region; forming a second work function metal layer on the first region, the second region, and the fourth region; and forming a top barrier metal (TBM) layer on the first region, the second region, the third region, and the fourth region.

Abstract: A semiconductor process of forming metal gates with different threshold voltages includes the following steps. A substrate having a first area and a second area is provided. A dielectric layer and a first work function layer are sequentially formed on the substrate of the first area and the second area. A second work function layer is directly formed on the first work function layer of the first area. A third work function layer is directly formed on the first work function layer of the second area, where the third work function layer is different from the second work function layer. The present invention also provides a semiconductor structure formed by said semiconductor process.

Abstract: An automatic stair-climbing robot platform is provided. The automatic stair-climbing robot platform of the present invention includes a personal computer module; a USB-CAN interface module; a motor module, including a plurality of motors and controlled by the USB-CAN interface module; a KINECT sensor module, obtaining point cloud data and image data by sensing a terrain ahead and transmitting the point cloud data and image data to the personal computer module; a first inertial measurement unit, measuring a body tilt of the KINECT sensor module, and transmitting data of the body tilt of the KINECT sensor module to the personal computer module; and a second inertial measurement unit, measuring a body tilt of the automatic stair-climbing robot platform, and transmitting data of the body tilt of the automatic stair-climbing robot platform to the personal computer module.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for exchanging gas in an oxygenator device, and methods for preparing and using such oxygenator devices. The systems and methods can be used to transfer oxygen to blood to assist lung function in a patient.

Abstract: A semiconductor process of forming metal gates with different threshold voltages includes the following steps. A substrate having a first area and a second area is provided. A dielectric layer and a first work function layer are sequentially formed on the substrate of the first area and the second area. A second work function layer is directly formed on the first work function layer of the first area. A third work function layer is directly formed on the first work function layer of the second area, where the third work function layer is different from the second work function layer. The present invention also provides a semiconductor structure formed by said semiconductor process.

Abstract: Artificial microvascular devices may include a polymer scaffold that defines a channel with a distensible wall.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a light source, a lamp holder and a lamp body. The lamp body is connected between the light source and the lamp holder. The lamp body comprises a hollow main body, a plurality of fins, a cup, a tube and a plurality of ridges. The hollow main body is connected to the lamp holder. The fins are connected between the hollow main body and the cup. A plurality of channels are defined between the fins. A hole is defined in the cup, and the tube is connected to the hole of the cup. The ridges are formed on the cup and around the tube. The light source is formed on the ridges. The light source comprises a plurality of LED elements and a plurality of circuit printed boards.

Abstract: A data synchronizing system includes a plurality of data centers and a data synchronizing controller. The data synchronizing controller is communicatively coupled to the data centers for outputting a synchronizing command and a synchronizing parameter to the data centers periodically. One of the data centers adjusts a data transmitting condition thereof based on the synchronizing parameter so as to synchronize data to another one of the data centers such that each of the data centers has the same data.

Abstract: An interactive sensing and displaying building assembly includes a base, body pieces and an interactive device. The base includes a frame and bars crossing each other for dividing the interior of the frame into a chamber and rooms communicating with the chamber. The body pieces pervious to light are inserted into the rooms. The interactive device includes a circuit board where sensing portions are arranged. Each sensing portion includes a light sensor directed towards a place which is not shaded by the bars and a plurality of lighting units connected to the light sensor and located under the body pieces. When any light sensor is shaded by an object, a light interruption signal is made to make the corresponding lighting units emit light. The shading action of the object at different time points activates different lighting time of the sensing portions, thereby attaining different lighting and interactive effects.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a tube and a light bar received in the tube. The tube includes a base and a lamp window. A lengthwise first slot is defined on a center bottom of the base. The light bar includes a first surface, an opposite second surface, a first side and an opposite side. The first side and the second side are respectively coupled with the first surface and the second surface. Several light emitting diodes are mounted on at least one of the first surface or the second surface. The first side of the light bar is inserted into the first slot of the base. The second side of the light bar is close to a center bottom of the lamp window.

Abstract: A bioabsorbable polymeric stent with time dependent structure and properties and methods of treating a diseased blood vessel with the bioabsorable polymeric stent are disclosed. The structure and properties of the stent change with time and allow the vessel to be restored to a natural unstented state. The bioabsorbable stent loses mechanical integrity in a controlled manner due to modification of selected structural elements.