Abstract: The present invention discloses an LED lamp bar, which mounts a plurality of LEDs and comprises an extruded aluminum reflection back plate, at least one LED carrier plate, at least one driver, a transparent lamp cover, and two side plates. The LED carrier plate and driver are arranged on the extruded aluminum reflection back plate. The LED carrier plate mounts the LEDs. The driver is coupled to the LED carrier plate and drives the LEDs. The transparent lamp cover and two side plates are installed on the extruded aluminum reflection back plate to encase the LED carrier plate and driver. The extruded aluminum reflection back plate features high reflectivity and high thermal conductivity can promote light efficiency and dissipate heat fast, wherefore the present invention is exempted from burnout caused by high temperature.

Abstract: An exemplary components integrating structure (10) includes a metallic member (12) defining a locking groove (126) and a plastic member (14) integrally formed with the metallic member. A portion of the plastic member is received in the locking groove of the metallic member.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds according to Formula I: wherein the variables are defined herein. Such compounds are can bind aspartic proteases to inhibit their activity. They are useful in the treatment or amelioration of diseases associated with aspartic protease activity. Also described herein are methods of antagonizing aspartic protease inhibitors in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to Formula I.

Abstract: A computer-based method with multilevel hashing for lookup of a complex nested object (such as access control list) which has a plurality of nesting levels and each level has at least one element. Method stores representatives of a complex nested object in a data structure at locations determined by recursive multilevel hashing of the complex nested object elements. When needed, a match for an inputted complex nested object is determined by applying the same recursive multilevel hashing to the inputted complex nested object, as used during the storing of the complex nested object, and performing integer comparisons with hash values of the stored complex nested object.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit p38-? kinase using compounds comprising a phenyl or thienyl coupled through a piperidine or piperazine nucleus to an indole residue wherein the indole residue mandatorily has a substituent on the ring nitrogen which is an amino or substituted amino group.

Abstract: An exemplary connecting structure (30), for connecting a first metal element (31) and a second metal element (32), includes a threaded weld bushing (34) and a fastener (36). The threaded weld bushing includes a main body (340) for being spot welded to the first metal element with a plurality of weld joints, and a collar (342) extending from one end of the main body for abutting the first metal element and connecting to the second metal element, and a fastener latching portion (346) defined in the main body and the collar. The fastener is configured for engaging with the fastener latching portion so as to prevent the second metal element detaching from the threaded weld bushing.

Abstract: An exemplary components integrating structure (10) includes a metallic member (12) defining a locking groove (126) and a plastic member (14) integrally formed with the metallic member. A portion of the plastic member is received in the locking groove of the metallic member.

Abstract: A housing (30) surrounds at least a portion of an x-ray tube (1) . A cooling system (32, 32?) supplies a cooling liquid through the housing. The cooling system includes a pump (40, 40?) and a flow sensor system (60, 60?) which measures a pressure difference across the pump. A processor (80, 80?, 82, 82?) determines a cooling fluid flow rate from the pressure difference. A controller (81, 81?, 82, 82?, 107) limits operation of the x-ray tube based on the cooling fluid flow rate and a measured temperature of the cooling fluid to prevent x-ray tube overheating while minimizing cooling time between x-ray tube operations.

Abstract: A semiconductor drying process apparatus comprising a processing chamber; two or more inlet/outlet openings formed in the processing chamber; a first pipe member coupled in fluid communication between one or more of the inlet/outlet openings of the processing chamber and a first drain valve; a second pipe member coupled in fluid communication between one or more other ones of the inlet/outlet openings of the processing chamber and a first supply valve; and wherein the first pipe member is coupled in fluid communication to the second pipe member for increasing the flow capacity of the semiconductor drying process apparatus.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit p38-? kinase using compounds containing an aromatic system coupled through a 7-membered heterocycle to an indole-type system.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit p38-? kinase using compounds comprising saturated heterocycles coupled to a fused ring system.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit p38-? kinase using compounds comprising a phenyl or thienyl coupled through a piperidine or piperazine nucleus to an indole residue wherein the indole residue mandatorily has a substituent on the ring nitrogen which is an amino or substituted amino group.

Abstract: A method is provided for planarization of structures which minimizes step heights, reduces process steps, improves cleanliness, and provides increased ease of debond. Structures are placed with working surfaces facing down onto an adhesive layer such that structures remain fixed during heating. A bi-layer encapsulating film is used to achieve planarization. A carrier is bi-laminated with a thermoplastic film layer followed by a chemically inert protective polymer film layer that can withstand etch and cleaning processes. The thermoplastic layer is laminated on top of the carrier; the polymer layer is laminated on top of the joined thermoplastic layer and carrier. The carrier with bi-layer film is then placed onto the backside of the structures to resist chemical attack from the front side during photostrip and enable planarization. When heat is applied, the bi-layer encapsulating film melts and pushes the polymer layer into the gaps between structures thereby achieving complete planarization.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit p38-? kinase using compounds of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, wherein represents a single or double bond; one Z2 is CA or CR8A and the other is CR1, CR12, NR6 or N wherein each R1, R6 and R8 is independently hydrogen or noninterfering substituent; A is —Wi—COXjY wherein Y is COR2 or an isostere thereof and R2 is hydrogen or a noninterfering substituent, each of W and X is a spacer of 2-6 ?, and each of i and j is independently 0 or 1; Z3 is NR7 or O; each R3 is independently a noninterfering substituent; n is 0-3; each of L1 and L2 is a linker; each R4 is independently a noninterfering substituent; m is 0-4; Z1 is CR5 or N wherein R5 is hydrogen or a noninterfering substituent; each of 1 and k is an integer from 0-2 wherein the sum of 1 and k is 0-3; Ar is an aryl group substituted with 0-5 noninterfering substituents, wherein two noninterfering substituents can form a fused

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit p38-? kinase using compounds of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, wherein represents a single or double bond; one Z2 is CA or CR8A and the other is CR1, CR12, NR6 or N wherein each R1, R6 and R8 is independently hydrogen or noninterfering substituent; A is —Wi—COXjY wherein Y is COR2 or an isostere thereof and R2 is hydrogen or a noninterfering substituent, each of W and X is a spacer of 2–6 ?, and each of i and j is independently 0 or 1; Z3 is NR7 or O; each R3 is independently a noninterfering substituent; n is 0–3; each of L1 and L2 is a linker; each R4 is independently a noninterfering substituent; m is 0–4; Z1 is CR5 or N wherein R5 is hydrogen or a noninterfering substituent; each of l and k is an integer from 0–2 wherein the sum of l and k is 0–3; Ar is an aryl group substituted with 0–5 noninterfering substituents, wherein two noninterfering substituents can form a fused ring; a

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit p38-? kinase using compounds comprising a phenyl or thienyl coupled through a piperidine or piperazine nucleus to an indole residue wherein the indole residue mandatorily has a substituent on the ring nitrogen which is an amino or substituted amino group.

Abstract: A cooling system (12) for an x-ray tube assembly (10) includes a heat exchanger (14, 16) which receives cooling fluid from a housing (40) of the x-ray tube assembly and transfers the heat to a flow of air. A fan (90), such as an axial fan, directs the flow of air through the heat exchanger. The fan is positioned within a duct (78). A contoured air flux director (110) is positioned to intercept the flow of air from the duct and to redirect the flow of air in a direction which is generally perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the fan.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit p38-? kinase using compounds which contain an aromatic residue coupled to an benzofuran moiety through a piperidine.

Abstract: A method of producing metal oxide nanoparticles in an exfoliated silicate framework by forming an aqueous exfoliated silicate suspension by mixing a layered clay into water until clear. To which is added an acidic hydrated metal species precursor solution, formed by dissolving one or more transitional metal salts, and a non-ionic surfactant. This solution is then aged to precipitate a product precursor before the product precursor is separated and washed. The product precursor is calcined to form metal oxide nanoparticles in an exfoliated silicate framework.

Abstract: A capillary for a mass spectrometry system is described. The capillary comprises a channel and a tip, and at least one of the channel and the tip comprises a nanowire material.