Abstract: A magnetic random access memory with lower switching field is provided. The memory includes a first antiferromagnetic layer, a pinned layer formed on the first antiferromagnetic layer, a tunnel barrier layer formed on the pinned layer, a ferromagnetic free layer formed on the tunnel barrier layer, and a multi-layered metal layer. The multi-layered metal layer is formed by at least one metal layer, where the direction of the anisotropy axis of the antiferromagnetic layer and the ferromagnetic layer and that of the ferromagnetic free layer are arranged orthogonally. The provided memory has the advantage of lowering the switching field of the ferromagnetic layer, and further lowering the writing current.

Abstract: Compounds which function as melanocortin receptor ligands and having utility in the treatment of melanocortin receptor-based disorders. The compounds have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, n, q, s, R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R3, R4, X1, X2 and X3 are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of structure (I), as well as methods relating to the use thereof, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds which function as melanocortin receptor ligands and having utility in the treatment of melanocortin receptor-based disorders. The compounds have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, n, q, s, R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5a, R5b, X1, X2, X3, X4 and Ar are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of structure (I), as well as methods relating to the use thereof, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flow control valve which does not utilize any moving components in the valve is disclosed. In the flow control valve, a valve housing that has a cylindrical-shaped wall is first provided. Inside the valve housing, is then provided a first and a second end plate for sealingly engaging an inner periphery of the valve housing. The first and the second end plate are positioned spaced-apart in a predetermined distance while each of the end plates has at least one aperture therethrough for the passage of a fluid flow to be controlled. Inside a valve cavity formed between the two end plates and the inner periphery of the valve housing is positioned an inflatable bag such that when a fluid is flown into the inflatable bag, the bag inflates to either partially block or completely block the fluid passageway through the valve cavity.

Abstract: A flow control valve which does not utilize any moving components in the valve is disclosed. In the flow control valve, a valve housing that has a cylindrical-shaped wall is first provided. Inside the valve housing, is then provided a first and a second end plate for sealingly engaging an inner periphery of the valve housing. The first and the second end plate are positioned spaced-apart in a predetermined distance while each of the end plates has at least one aperture therethrough for the passage of a fluid flow to be controlled. Inside a valve cavity formed between the two end plates and the inner periphery of the valve housing is positioned an inflatable bag such that when a fluid is flown into the inflatable bag, the bag inflates to either partially block or completely block the fluid passageway through the valve cavity.