Abstract: Disclosed is a percutaneous absorption formulation containing melatonin which is a pharmacologically active substance useful for treating insomniac patients and sleep disorder patients.

Abstract: A display device includes: a substrate; a display element on the substrate; a capping layer on the display element; and a thin film encapsulation layer on the capping layer, wherein the capping layer includes: a first capping layer on the display element; a second capping layer on the first capping layer, the second capping layer having a refractive index greater than that of the first capping layer; and a third capping layer on the second capping layer, the third capping layer having a refractive index smaller than that of the second capping layer, wherein the second capping layer has a thickness of 30 nanometers (nm) to 60 nm.

Abstract: Provided are a polyethylene capable of improving tensile strength while maintaining excellent processability and Mooney viscosity characteristics when preparing a chlorinated polyethylene compound by implementing a molecular structure having a low content of low molecular weight and a high content of high molecular weight, and a chlorinated polyethylene prepared using the same.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor devices may include a first fin-type pattern and a second fin-type pattern on a substrate, a first epitaxial pattern on the first fin-type pattern, a second epitaxial pattern on the second fin-type pattern, and a lower field insulating film on the substrate and extends on a sidewall of the first fin-type pattern and a sidewall of the second fin-type pattern, wherein the lower field insulating film includes a protrusion protruding in a third direction. The protrusion of the lower field insulating film may be between the first fin-type pattern and the second fin-type pattern, and a vertical level of a top surface of the protrusion of the lower field insulating film increases and then decreases with increasing distance from the sidewall of the first fin-type pattern.

Abstract: A multi-position seat configured to maximize usability thereof through various changes in the positions of a seat back and a seat cushion may include a height assembly configured to move a base frame mounted on a vehicle body, a slide assembly configured to move a seat cushion frame, which is positioned above the base frame and is connected to the base frame via a link mechanism, upwards and downwards by sliding action of the link mechanism in a forward and backward direction, a tilt assembly configured to move a rear end portion of the seat cushion frame upwards and downwards, and a seat back frame hingedly coupled to a rear end portion of the base frame to be reclined.

Abstract: Disclosed are a deep learning model optimization method and apparatus for medical image segmentation. A deep learning model optimization method for medical image segmentation includes: (a) initializing a model parameter; (b) updating the model parameter by performing model-agnostic meta learning (MAML) on a model based on sample batch and applying a gradient descent algorithm to a loss function; (c) setting an optimizer parameter as the updated model parameter, performing one-shot meta-learning on the model, and then updating the optimizer parameter by applying the gradient descent algorithm to the loss function; and (d) updating the model parameter by reflecting the updated optimizer parameter.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electric element assembly that may minimize the separation of a ceramic chip from a metal frame or the disconnection of internal electrodes from external electrodes due to external force. The electric element assembly includes an electric element and a metal frame, and each metal frame has an opening defined to correspond to an external electrode, and a flange provided to integrally extend from an edge of the opening in a direction to support the external electrode, and with the external electrode placed on the flange, the external electrode is bonded to the flange with an electrically conductive bonding agent.

Abstract: A backboard assembly for a vehicular rear seat is disclosed. The backboard assembly includes an upper part and a lower part, which are made of a hard plastic material. The backboard assembly prevents the formation of a gap between the lower part and a luggage board, regardless of the operational mode of the rear seat. When a seat back is folded, the upper part, the lower part, and the luggage board are aligned in a horizontal direction, thereby allowing the space for passengers in the rear seat to be completely integrated with a luggage compartment.

Abstract: An elastic electric contact terminal having a structure capable of preventing cracks in the longitudinal direction of a metal layer as much as possible when pressed from top to bottom is disclosed. The electric contact terminal includes: first and second elastic cores each having an upper wall, a lower wall, and a sidewall connecting the upper wall and the lower wall, and having an opening formed on an opposite side of the sidewall; a heat-resistant polymer film that surrounds the upper wall, lower wall, and opening of each core, and is adhered to at least the upper and bottom surfaces of each core via an elastic adhesive; and a metal layer formed on the outer surface of the polymer film. On a side where the opening is formed, the metal layer of each core is adhered to each other through an adhesive layer.

Abstract: An elastic electrical contact terminal capable of implementing a reliable electrical connection between objects, wherein the electrical contact terminal includes: an elastic core; a silicone rubber adhesive applied to the outer surface of the elastic core; and an electrically conductive fiber wrapped around and bonded to the elastic core by means of being interposed with the silicone rubber adhesive, wherein a sheet has a polymer coating layer formed on the inner surface thereof facing the silicone rubber adhesive, and has a metal layer formed on the outer surface thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a making method for mass-producing non-spherical solder balls. The making method includes: inserting spherical solder balls into non-spherical accommodation grooves; melting the spherical solder balls by heating and filling the accommodation grooves with the molten solder; making non-spherical solder balls by cooling the molten solder; and withdrawing the non-spherical solder balls from the accommodation grooves.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastic electric contact terminal that does not give an effect on a metal layer even when a core is pressed by external force. The elastic electric contact terminal includes an elastic core, a heat-resistant polymer film that surrounds the core and is attached to top and bottom surfaces of the core with an adhesive layer therebetween, and a metal layer disposed on an outer surface of the polymer film. At least one sidewall of the core is pressed inward to form a folded portion, and a space is defined between an inner surface of the polymer film and the sidewall of the core by the folded portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastic electric contact terminal capable of implementing various electrical pathways. The electric contact terminal includes: an elastic core; a polymer film surrounding the core in a width direction thereof; and a conductive laminate in which a metal foil is laminated on an outer surface of the polymer film. The polymer film is bonded to top and bottom surfaces of the core with an adhesive layer therebetween, and one end of the conductive laminate extends lengthily to the outside of the core to form a terminal part.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical contact terminal having elasticity, which is fitted into a through-hole defined on a substrate so as to electrically connect a conductive pattern defined on the substrate to an object. A core of the electrical contact terminal includes a body part having a first width with a uniform dimension in a longitudinal direction, an insertion part having a second width with a dimension less than that of the first width and extending vertically downward from the body part, and a contact part protruding in the form of a wing from each of both sides of an end of the insertion part in a width direction, wherein the body part, the insertion part, and the contact part are provided as a single body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cooking appliance disposed above a household appliance to simultaneously perform a hood function and an oven function. The cooking appliance includes a housing, a base plate configured to be coupled to the housing, a cooking chamber disposed inside the housing, a door coupled to the housing to open and close the cooking chamber, and a deflector spaced apart from a lower end of the door and coupled to a front edge of the base plate to cover the lower end of the door from hot air generated and transferred from a household appliance installed below the base plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastic electrical contact terminal capable of implementing a reliable electrical connection between objects. The electrical contact terminal comprises: an elastic core; a silicone rubber adhesive applied to the outer surface of the elastic core; and an electrically conductive fiber wrapped around and bonded to the elastic core by means of being interposed with the silicone rubber adhesive, wherein a sheet has a polymer coating layer formed on the inner surface thereof facing the silicone rubber adhesive, and has a metal layer formed on the outer surface thereof.

Abstract: Provided is an electrically conductive solderable gasket configured to be not easily separated or detached from a circuit board by external force after the electrically conductive solderable gasket is mounted on the circuit board by soldering. The gasket includes: a single-body metallic support and an elastic electrical contact terminal which is superposed on an upper portion of the support and into which portions of the support are fitted, wherein the support includes a fixing portion, extensions bent upward from both lengthwise ends of the fixing portion, and first and second fitting portions bent inward respectively from upper ends of the extensions, wherein the first and second fitting portions are fitted into a through-hole of the electrical contact terminal and overlap each other in a state in which a lower surface of a metal layer of the electrical contact terminal is placed in contact with the fixing portion.

Abstract: A packing member having a structure capable of reliably extinguishing a fire generated in a cooking apparatus and a cooking apparatus having the packing member are provided. The packing member for packing components of a cooking apparatus includes a flange formed by bending at least one side thereof. The flange is provided to cover at least a portion of an inlet formed at one side of the cooking apparatus to allow external air to be introduced into the cooking apparatus when the packing member is received in the cooking apparatus or at least a portion of an outlet formed to allow air in the cooking apparatus to be discharged.

Abstract: An electric contact terminal configured to be forcibly inserted into an accommodation recess formed in a surface of an electrically conductive object and thus be reliably mounted on the electrically conductive object. The electric contact terminal includes: a metal body having a flat surface on at least an upper side thereof; and at least two projections protruding from a lateral side of the body, wherein the projections are sized such that the projections are placed on an edge of the accommodation recess.

Abstract: Provided is an electrically conductive solderable gasket configured to be not easily separated or detached from a circuit board by external force after the electrically conductive solderable gasket is mounted on the circuit board by soldering. The gasket includes: a single-body metallic support and an elastic electrical contact terminal which is superposed on an upper portion of the support and into which portions of the support are fitted, wherein the support includes a fixing portion, extensions bent upward from both lengthwise ends of the fixing portion, and first and second fitting portions bent inward respectively from upper ends of the extensions, wherein the first and second fitting portions are fitted into a through-hole of the electrical contact terminal and overlap each other in a state in which a lower surface of a metal layer of the electrical contact terminal is placed in contact with the fixing portion.