Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a fin structure. A source/drain region is formed on the fin structure. A first gate structure is disposed over the fin structure. A source/drain contact is disposed over the source/drain region. The source/drain contact has a protruding segment that protrudes at least partially over the first gate structure. The source/drain contact electrically couples together the source/drain region and the first gate structure.

Abstract: A power tool device comprises a housing, a transmission mechanism installed in the housing, and an adapting mechanism deployed with a tool head, a switch member adopted for manipulating the attachment and detachment between the transmission mechanism and the adapting mechanism in a steady and safety manner. Therefore, that the operator only needs to carry a variety of tool heads and a power tool device is ample enough to deal with most of the situations which makes it much easier for the operators to work in a high flexibility and efficiency fashion.

Abstract: An external circulation ball screw includes: a screw shaft; a nut sleeved on the screw shaft and including a through hole having an opening end; and a return member mounted on the nut, and including a return groove having a return section and a continuation section, one end of the return section connected to the through hole including a connecting end which abuts against the opening end. The opening end and the connecting end are non-tangentially connected, the return section circles around a reference point, the outer wall surface of the return section is arc-shaped and centered on the reference point, a distance between the outer wall surface and the reference point is a radius of curvature, and the radius of curvature is greater than or equal to 1.2 times the ball diameter, but is less than or equal to 1.5 times the ball diameter.

Abstract: Broadband reflectors include a UV-reflective multilayer optical film and a VIS/IR-reflective layer. In various embodiments, the VIS/IR reflective layer may be a reflective metal layer or a multilayer optical film. Concentrated solar power systems and methods of harnessing solar energy using the broadband reflectors and optionally comprising a celestial tracking mechanism are also disclosed.

Abstract: A power tool comprises a handle, a head pivotally coupling to the handle, an operating member disposed on the head, a positioning element installed in the head and biased with an elastic element for fixing the head in a desired position relative to the handle. The operating member has a pressing portion and a receiving portion. While the operating member is in a first position, the pressing portion of the operating member abuts against the positioning element to press the positioning element to engage to the handle so that the head is fixed in position relative to the handle; while the operating member is in a second position, the elastic element is released to push the positioning element toward the receiving portion of the operating member so that the positioning element disengages from the handle and the head can pivot relative to the handle freely.

Abstract: A power tool comprises a handle, a head pivotally coupling to the handle, an operating member disposed on the head, a positioning element installed in the head and biased with an elastic element for fixing the head in a desired position relative to the handle. The operating member has a pressing portion and a receiving portion. While the operating member is in a first position, the pressing portion of the operating member abuts against the positioning element to press the positioning element to engage to the handle so that the head is fixed in position relative to the handle; while the operating member is in a second position, the elastic element is released to push the positioning element toward the receiving portion of the operating member so that the positioning element disengages form the handle and the head can pivot relative to the handle freely.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool includes a shell with a chamber defined therein, a first passage communicated with the chamber and a second passage communicated with the chamber. A rotor is installed in the chamber for rotation when driven by pressurized air flowing into the chamber through the first passage. A shaft extends to the exterior of the shell from the rotor. A trigger is installed on the shell. A control device is put in the first passage and connected with the trigger for controlling the first passage. A muffler is put in the second passage. The muffler includes a plurality of balls.

Abstract: A thin IC package to enhance heat dissipation from the back surface of a chip, comprises a substrate, the chip, and an encapsulant where the substrate has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an opening to accommodate the chip. The chip is disposed in the opening of the substrate where the chip has an active surface, a back surface, and a plurality of bonding pads disposed on the active surface to electrically connect to the substrate. At least a slot is formed on the back surface of the chip. Preferably, a plurality of the slots on the back surface of the chip form a plurality of integral thermal fins therefrom. The encapsulant are formed on the upper surface of the substrate and in the opening to embed the chip with the back surface and the slots being exposed from the encapsulant to enhance the heat dissipation from the back surface of the chip and to enhance chip strength.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool includes a shell with a chamber defined therein, a first passage communicated with the chamber and a second passage communicated with the chamber. A rotor is installed in the chamber for rotation when driven by pressurized air flowing into the chamber through the first passage. A shaft extends to the exterior of the shell from the rotor. A trigger is installed on the shell. A control device is put in the first passage and connected with the trigger for controlling the first passage. A muffler is put in the second passage. The muffler includes a plurality of balls.

Abstract: A tire-patching tool for patching a tire includes a shell, a barrel, a patch feeder, an elastic element, a hammer and an automatic valve. The barrel is connected with the shell. The patch feeder includes a first end inserted in the barrel and a second end for feeding a patch into a cut in the tire. The elastic element connects the patch feeder with the barrel. The hammer strikes the first end of the patch feeder in the barrel. The automatic valve is installed in the shell for controlling pressurized air for driving the hammer.

Abstract: A selective one-way pneumatic tool includes a handle and a head connected to the handle. The head includes two plates and a wall between the plates for enhancing the strength and cushioning effects. An annular gear can rock between the plates. A selective one-way driver can transform the rocking of the annular gear to selective one-way rotation. A pneumatic motor is put in the handle in order to transform the flow of pressurized air into rotation. A transmission is put in the handle in order to transform the rotation of the pneumatic motor to the rocking of the annular gear.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool includes a shell with a chamber defined therein, a first passage communicated with the chamber and a second passage communicated with the chamber. A rotor is installed in the chamber for rotation when driven by pressurized air flowing into the chamber through the first passage. A shaft extends to the exterior of the shell from the rotor. A trigger is installed on the shell. A control device is put in the first passage and connected with the trigger for controlling the first passage. A muffler is put in the second passage. The muffler includes a plurality of balls.

Abstract: A power tool includes a sleeve, two pistons, a converter and a striker. The sleeve includes an axial aperture defined therein, a space communicated with the axial aperture, two grooves defined in the wall of the space and peripheral apertures communicated with the space. Oil flows into and from the space through the peripheral apertures. The pistons are put in the grooves. The converter is provided between the sleeve and the pistons for converting the rotation of the sleeve into rectilinear movement of the pistons. The striker is driven by the pistons.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench is manufactured by using a milling cutter to cut two lateral sides of a ratchet lever located at a front end of the ratchet wrench, so that an open recess having a predetermined size is produced on the ratchet lever; reserving a portion of material at a front end of the ratchet lever during the process of milling; and finishing the reserved material at the front end of the ratchet lever using a numerical control miller to produce a rib vertically extended between upper and lower front edges of the open recess; so that an eccentric shaft, a driving guider, and a ratchet yoke may be positioned in the open recess to complete the ratchet wrench. When the wrench is turned during operation, the rib is able to prevent the ratchet lever from deformation and extend the usable life of the ratchet wrench.