Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a primary electrochemical cell having an improved discharge performance, and/or improved reliability under physical abuse and/or partial discharge. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to such a primary cell that comprises an improved cathode material comprising iron disulfide and a select pH-modifier and an improved non-aqueous electrolyte that comprises a solvent, a salt, pH-modifiers, and selected organic or inorganic additives, which improve cell stability and discharge performance.

Abstract: A rotatable joint to carry high-pressure and low-pressure liquids to a workstation can include a housing, two connecting heads, a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a rotation member. The housing defines a first connecting hole positioned along a center housing axis and a second connecting member spaced from the first connecting member and parallel to the housing axis axis. The first connecting member, the second connecting member, and the rotation member can be installed in the housing in that order. One connecting head communicates with the first connecting member, the second connecting member, and the rotation member in that order via the first connecting hole, and the other connecting head communicates with the first connecting member, the second connecting member, and the rotation member in that order, via the second connecting hole.

Abstract: A ligand and a metal complex having the ligand are provided. The ligand and a paramagnetic metal ion form a metal complex with high stability, high relaxivity and high biocompatibility. The metal complex of the present invention is applicable to the preparation of MRI contrast agents for detecting atherosclerosis. The MRI contrast agent includes a peptide sequence specific to a matrix metalloprotease, and can be recognized by a pathological thrombocyte to target a specific site, so as to enhance the imaging contrast.

Abstract: The present invention provides a processing apparatus using a scanning electron microscope, which includes the scanning electron microscope having an electron optical system radiating and scanning a focused electron beam on a sample placed on a stage to image the sample, and an image processing/control section which controls the scanning electron microscope and processes the image obtained by imaging with the scanning electron microscope. The electron optical system of the scanning electron microscope has image shift electrodes comprised of electrostatic electrodes, the image shift electrodes moving a position at which to apply the focused electron beam onto the sample with the stage stopped to thereby shift a region in which the sample is to be imaged.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an apparatus for amplifying scattering intensity during tSAXS measurements. The apparatus includes an enhancement grating object and a placement mechanism. The enhancement grating object is positioned within a longitudinal coherence length of an incident X-ray from a target object. The placement mechanism is capable of placing the enhancement grating object with nanometer precision with respect to the target object in both a lateral and a longitudinal directions.

Abstract: A system and method of decomposing a single photoresist mask pattern to three photoresist mask patterns. The system and method assign nodes to polygon features on the single photoresist mask pattern, designate nodes as being adjacent nodes for those nodes that are less than a predetermined distance apart, iteratively remove nodes having 2 or less adjacent nodes until no nodes having 2 or less adjacent nodes remain, identify one or more internal nodes, map photoresist mask pattern designations (colors) to the internal nodes, and replace and map a color to each of the nodes removed by the temporarily removing nodes, such that each node does not have an adjacent node of the same color.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an alkaline electrochemical cell, such as a battery, and in particular to an improved gelled anode suitable for use therein. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a gelled anode that improves anode discharge efficiency by adjusting physical properties such as apparent density.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved processes of preparing Fondaparinux sodium comprising converting a compound of formula ABCDE4 to Fondaparinux sodium at a reaction pH of no more than about 9.0. In some embodiments, the intermediates for the synthesis of Fondaparinux sodium, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for the preparation of Fondaparinux sodium by using the compound of formula ABC5 In some embodiments, the intermediates for the synthesis of Fondaparinux sodium, are also provided.

Abstract: A neural prosthetic device can selectively deliver light to different cortical layers, at different depths, in the brain. The device includes LEDs and corresponding waveguides that can extend into the brain. At least two of the waveguides have different lengths. The neural prosthetic device or other devices can be manufactured by changing the hydrophilicity or lyophilicity of a portion of a substrate layer, then depositing uncured polymer on the treated portion of the substrate layer. The uncured polymer flows under the influence of surface tension to form a volume. The volume is shaped as a dome that extends laterally to a boundary between the treated and untreated portions. The polymer is cured in discrete regions through the substrate layer. The discrete regions extend longitudinally from the substrate layer to a curved surface of the dome. The uncured portion of the polymer is removed. The cured regions form the waveguides.

Abstract: Liquid interferon compositions having a pH between 4.0 and 7.2 are described. The compositions comprise interferon-beta and a stabilizing agent at between about 0.3% and 5% by weight which is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of acidic amino acids, arginine and glycine. If needed, salt is added to provide sufficient ionic strength. The liquid composition has not been previously lyophilized or previously cavitated. The liquid is preferably contained within a vessel having at least one surface in contract with the liquid that is coated with a material inert to adsorption of interferon-beta. A kit for parenteral administration of a liquid interferon formulation and a method for stabilizing liquid interferon compositions are also described.

Abstract: In an environment in which signal-to-noise is poor, a method and a system configuration for power-saving, low-cost, and general minute signal detection are provided.

Abstract: Technique capable of achieving shortening of settling time, which is caused by ringing, etc. of a blanking control signal is provided. A measuring/inspecting apparatus is configured to have a main blanking unit and a correction blanking control unit as a high-speed switching control unit of an electron beam. During the period of switching of a main blanking control signal from ON to OFF, a correction blanking control signal is applied in real time in synchronization with the switching. The ringing caused by the main blanking are corrected so as to be cancelled out by that, the settling time is shortened as a result.

Abstract: A support mechanism used in an electro plasma polishing process includes a support beam, a first electrically conducting assembly, and a second electrically conducting assembly. The first electrically conducting assembly and the second electrically conducting assembly are mounted on the support beam. The first electrically conducting assembly is electrically insulated from the second electrically conducting assembly.

Abstract: A multilayer polyolefin film useful for packaging contains a core layer including from 20% to 100% by weight of the core layer of a polyethylene homopolymer having a density of between about 0.94 and about 0.97; an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having a density of between about 0.94 and about 0.97; polypropylene; or a mixture thereof; from 0% to 80% by weight of the core layer of linear low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate; or a mixture thereof; and a skin layer laminated to the core layer. The skin layer is a layer of linear low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate; or a mixture thereof. At least one of the core layer and the skin layer includes at least 20% modern carbon. If desired, two skin layers may be laminated to opposing surfaces of the core layer.

Abstract: A fluid-storing, filtering, and gas-discharging apparatus (2) comprising a fluid holder (21), a gas detector (23), and a filter (22). The fluid holder (21) has a protruding apex structure and comprises a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A gas-discharging pipe in communication with the outside is arranged on the protruding apex of the fluid holder (21). The gas detector (23) is arranged on the gas-discharging pipe. The filter (22) is fixed within the fluid holder (21) and is connected to the fluid outlet. The fluid-storing, filtering, and gas-discharging apparatus (2) uses the fluid holder (21) and the filter (22) to implement the storage and filtration of a working fluid, while at the same time, the fluid holder (21) having the protruding apex structure ensures complete discharging of gases mixed in the working fluid, thus achieves the goals of fluid storage, filtration, and gas discharge, and provides great reliability.

Abstract: Both the reaction of hydride-forming compositions with hydrogen to form hydrides, and the decomposition of such hydrides to release hydrogen may be promoted electrochemically. These reactions may be conducted reversibly, and if performed in a suitable cell, the cell will serve as a hydrogen storage and release device.

Abstract: A drug test device for bodily fluids, such as urine, includes a cup and a removable lid which houses one or more test strips. The lid is releasably locked onto the cup so as to align dipping ends of the test strips exposed through an underside of the lid with a position stabilizer, thereby causing the dipping ends to be located downwardly and submerged in fluid when the device is placed on its side in a reactive position. The position stabilizer may comprise a sidewall indentation that reduces the internal volume of the cup and keeps the cup from rolling when placed on its side.

Abstract: The gate of a drive transistor having a drain and source is discharged by a circuit including a sensing circuit configured to sense a drain-to-source voltage of the drive transistor. A first current sink path is coupled to the gate of the drive transistor. The first current sink path applies a high discharge current to the gate of the drive transistor when the sensing current senses a lower drain-to-source voltage of the drive transistor. A second current sink path is also coupled to the gate of the drive transistor. The second current sink path is configured to apply a low discharge current to the gate of the drive transistor when the sensing current senses a higher drain-to-source voltage of the drive transistor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for performing a dry plasma procedure, while mitigating internal contamination of a semiconductor substrate. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a semiconductor processing tool having a dry process stage with one or more dry process elements that perform a dry plasma procedure on a semiconductor substrate received from an input port. A wafer transport system transports the semiconductor substrates from the dry process stage to a wet cleaning stage located downstream of the dry process stage. The wet cleaning stage has one or more wet cleaning elements that perform a wet cleaning procedure to remove contaminants from a surface of the semiconductor substrates before the semiconductor substrate is provided to an output port. The wet cleaning procedure prior removes internal contaminants of the dry process procedure from the semiconductor substrate and thereby improves wafer manufacturing quality.