Abstract: A reflow oven used to join electronic components to a substrate includes a chamber housing having surfaces that are in contact with heated air mixed with contaminants, including flux, and an intermediate layer selectively applied to the surfaces of the chamber housing. The reflow oven may include fabricating the intermediate layer with a foam material, including foaming polymers, e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, polyester, and silicone, or a non-foam material, including non-foaming polymers, e.g., polytetrafluoroethylene and polyimide. A method of treating surfaces of a reflow oven exposed to contaminants, including flux, is further disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.

Abstract: A speed control device which is adapted to be used in connection with a derailleur type bicycle has one operation mode for up-shifting the speed and another operation mode for down-shifting the speed. The two operation modes can be affected by an operation lever, with the operation lever pivoted in a first plane for the up-shifting operation and in a second plane for the down-shifting operation.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device holder includes an upper holder frame shell, a bottom holder frame shell attached to the bottom side of the upper holder frame shell, three first clamping members respectively slidably mounted in respective sliding ways of the bottom holder frame shell for holding a mobile electronic device, a gear wheel rotatable to move the first clamping members in and out of the upper and bottom holder frame shells, a retractable second clamping member slidably mounted in one sliding way of the bottom holder frame shell and adjustable to one of a series of length.

Abstract: A cloud data storage system is provided for multiple clients to access data of files comprising at least one node connecting to a first storage means; at least one namenode module for processing file operations issued from the clients, namenode module issuing data access instructions to access and maintain the metadata on the first storage means; at least one datanode module respectively executing on at least one node, each datanode module functioning to scan and access a second storage means connected thereto; at least one data import module selectively executing on nodes in which datanode module are executing, the data import module scanning a second storage means newly connected to the cloud data storage system and obtaining a corresponding metadata, and executing data migration operation for the data in second storage means without actual physical uploading operation.

Abstract: An opening structure is disclosed. The opening structure includes: a semiconductor substrate; at least one dielectric layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate, wherein the dielectric layer has a plurality of openings exposing the semiconductor substrate, and each of the openings has a sidewall; a dielectric thin film covering at least a portion of the sidewall of each of the openings; an etch stop layer disposed between the semiconductor substrate and the dielectric layer and extending partially into the openings to isolate the dielectric thin film from the semiconductor substrate; and a metal layer filled in the openings.

Abstract: A process for joining a brass part and a silicone carbide ceramics part, comprising steps of: providing a metal part made of brass, a ceramic part made of silicone carbide ceramics, a titanium foil and a nickel foil; bring the metal part, ceramic part, titanium foil and nickel foil into contact, with the titanium and nickel foil inserted between the metal part and ceramic part; applying a pressure of about 20 MPa˜60 MPa to the parts to be joined; and simultaneously applying a pulse electric current to the parts while the pressure is applied for heating up the parts to a temperature of about 950° C. to about 1150° C. at a rate of about 50° C./min˜300° C./min, maintaining the temperature for about 20 minutes˜40 minutes.

Abstract: The main body of the main unit has a light-receiving surface, a light-reflecting surface, and a light-projecting surface. The reflecting unit includes a plurality of reflecting microstructures formed on the light-reflecting surface. Each reflecting microstructure has a first reflecting curved surface, and the first reflecting curved surface of each reflecting microstructure has a first reflecting curved line shown on the lateral surface thereof. The first reflecting curved line of each first reflecting curved surface is substantially composed of a first base point as an initial point on the first bottom portion of the light-reflecting surface, a second base point as an end point on the second bottom portion of the light-reflecting surface, and a first curve track connected from the first base point to the second base point and passing through a plurality of first trajectory points.

Abstract: A process for joining a stainless steel part and a silicon carbide ceramic part comprising: providing a SUS part, a SiC ceramic part, a Mo foil and a Ni foil; depositing a nickel coating on a surface of the SiC ceramic part; placing the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil, the Ni foil, and the SUS part into a mold, the Mo foil and the Ni foil located between the SiC ceramic part and the SUS part; placing the mold into a chamber of an hot press sintering device, heating the chamber and pressing the SUS part with the nickel coating, the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil, and the Ni foil at least until the SUS part, the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil and the Ni foil form a integral composite article.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a patterned metal/metal oxide layer by using a solution type precursor or sol-gel precursor are provided and, especially, a method for preparing a patterned carrier transport of a solar cell and a method for preparing biomedical material are provided, which comprise the following steps: (A) providing a substrate, and a mold with designed patterns formed thereon; (B) coating the substrate with a solution of a precursor to form a precursor layer, wherein the precursor is a metal precursor or a metal oxide precursor; (C) pressing the mold together with the precursor layer to transfer the patterns of the mold onto the precursor layer; (D) curing or pre-curing the precursor layer; (E) removing the mold; and (F) conducting an optional post-treatment, if it being demanded, to further modify the properties of precursor layer.

Abstract: A process for joining a brass part and a silicon carbide ceramics part, comprising steps of: providing parts comprising a brass part, a silicon carbide ceramics part, an aluminum foil and a nickel foil; bringing surfaces of the silicon carbide ceramics part, the aluminum foil, the nickel foil and the brass part into contact in turn; applying a joining pressure between about 10 MPa and 40 MPa to the parts; heating the parts at a rate below 50° C./min when a temperature of the parts is below about 300° C.; when the temperature of the parts is above about 300° C., heating the parts at a rate of about 80° C./min˜200° C./min until to a joining temperature of about 550° C. to about 650° C., and maintaining the joining temperature between about 15 minutes and 40 minutes.

Abstract: An edge-type backlight module and a direct-type backlight module with a optical device are provided. The optical device comprises an array layer and a second refractive layer. The array layer has a first refractive index (n1) and contains pluralities of lenticular lens disposed on a base surface side by side. The lenticular lens contains a curving structure with a peak, a trough, a curvature radius (R), a width (P) and an altitude (H) between the peak and the trough. The trough is disposed on the base1 surface. The array layer has a first critical angle (?1c) relative to the normal of the base surface and satisfies ? 1 ? c = sin - 1 ? ( 1 n 1 ) and H = R 1 + K ? [ 1 - 1 - ( 1 + K ) ? ( P 2 ? R ) 2 ] . The conical constant (K) of the lenticular lens ranges from ?2.1 to ?1.5.

Abstract: An optical film is to attach on a light-incident surface of a light guide plate which cooperates with a plurality of side-light sources in order to form a backlight module. A plurality of specially designed micro-structures is formed on the optical film to better deflect the light generated by the side-light sources before the light enters the light guide plate. Such that, by having the optical film, the dark areas of the light guide plate can be reduced, the effective visual area of the LCD device can be enlarged, and the number of side-light sources as well as the cost for producing the backlight module and the LCD device can be substantially reduced.

Abstract: A cable management member is mounted between two slide rail apparatuses. The cable management member includes an arm assembly and a support member. The arm assembly includes a rear arm, a front arm, and a connecting member pivotably connected to the rear arm and the front arm. First ends of the rear arm and the front arm opposite to the connecting member are correspondingly pivotably connected to a stationary rail and a movable rail of one of the slide rail apparatuses. Opposite ends of the support member are correspondingly connected to the two slide rail apparatuses, and slidable relative to the stationary rails of the corresponding slide rail apparatuses. The connecting member is slidably supported on the support member. The connecting member includes a first positioning button and a second positioning button to restrict the support member therebetween, thereby preventing the support member from disengaging from the connecting member.

Abstract: In a biosensor measuring system, a biosensor includes a bio-sensing unit embedded in a main body formed with a visually identifiable character pattern that corresponds to identification information associated with the biosensor. A biosensor measuring device includes an image capturing unit for capturing an image of the character pattern. An image processing unit identifies the captured image to obtain identification data, which is displayed on a display unit. A signal processing unit analyzes a reactive signal generated by the bio-sensing unit and associated with a specific component in a test sample based on an input signal, which is generated by an input unit when the displayed identification data matches the character pattern, to obtain a measurement result.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-layer light guide apparatus. Various optical paths are formed as a light source emits light into the apparatus. Main structure of the apparatus includes a body and a micro-structured layer. The body has a first layer with first refractive index (n1) and a second layer with second refractive index (n2). The first layer has a first critical angle (?C1). An interface critical angle (?C12) is formed between the associated first layer and second layer. The light then outputs as the light propagates through the layers. The micro-structured layer is formed on a side of the body. It features: n1<n2;0<|?C12??C1|?35°; A third layer with a third index of refraction (n3) is further included. A second interface critical angle (?C23) is formed between the second layer and the third layer. It features: n1<n2<n3;?C23>?C12;0<|?C12??C1|?35°.

Abstract: A process for joining a brass part and a silicon carbide ceramic part comprising: providing a brass part, a SiC ceramic part, a Ti foil and a Ni foil; placing the SiC ceramic part, the Ti foil, the Ni foil, and the brass part into a mold, the Ti foil and the Ni foil located between the SiC ceramic part and the brass part, the Ti foil abutting against the SiC ceramic part, the Ni foil abutting against the brass part and the Ti foil; placing the mold into a chamber of an hot press sintering device, heating the chamber and pressing the brass part, the SiC ceramic part, the Ti foil, and the Ni foil at least until the brass part, the SiC ceramic part, the Ti foil and the Ni foil form a integral composite article.

Abstract: A suspension for a head gimbal assembly includes a flexure having a laminated structure including a substrate layer, an insulating layer formed on the substrate layer, and a conducting layer formed on the insulating layer. And first bonding pads are formed on the conducting layer at a first surface of the flexure, so as to electrically connect with a slider via solder balls, and second bonding pads are formed on the substrate layer at a second surface of the flexure opposite to the first surface, so as to electrically connect with extra components formed at the second surface via solder balls. The suspension can connect slider and other extra components at two opposite surfaces of the flexure with a simplified and compacted structure and a reduced cost.

Abstract: A process for joining a bronze part and a silicon carbide ceramic part comprising: providing a bronze part, a SiC ceramic part, a Al foil and a Ni foil; placing the SiC ceramic part, the Al foil, the Ni foil, and the bronze part into a mold, the Al foil and the Ni foil located between the SiC ceramic part and the bronze part, the Al foil abutting against the SiC ceramic part, the Ni foil abutting against the bronze part and the Al foil; placing the mold into a chamber of an hot press sintering device, heating the chamber and pressing the bronze part, the SiC ceramic part, the Al foil, and the Ni foil at least until the bronze part, the SiC ceramic part, the Al foil and the Ni foil form a integral composite article.

Abstract: A retaining structure includes a bracket, a retaining element, a securing element, a spring and a latching element. The bracket defines a mounting hole. The retaining element defines an opening and having a pin. The securing element is slidably retained to the retaining element. The securing element defines a securing groove, a guiding groove and a sliding groove. The sliding groove has a first end and a second end. The spring connects the retaining element and the securing element. The latching element is latched with the securing element. The latching element including a latching board and a latching post protruding from the latching board.