Abstract: A composition includes a coupling agent composition and a polymer precursor. The coupling agent composition includes an aromatic amine and a first cycloolefin substituted with at least one epoxy group. The polymer precursor includes a second cycloolefin and an epoxy compound. The coupling agent composition is capable of bonding to a filler having a corresponding binding site and the coupling agent composition is compatible with a metathesis catalyst capable of catalyzing a ring-opening metathesis polymerization reaction when contacted to the first cycloolefin or the second cycloolefin. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: An article includes a reaction product of a filler having binding sites, a coupling agent composition including an aromatic amine and a first cycloolefin substituted with at least one epoxy group, a polymer precursor including a second cycloolefin, and a metathesis catalyst capable of catalyzing a ring-opening metathesis polymerization reaction when contacted to the first cycloolefin or the second cycloolefin. The coupling agent composition is capable of bonding to the filler and the coupling agent composition is compatible with a metathesis catalyst. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multi-resin composite article is provided. The method comprises providing at least one fiber preform in a mold; injecting a plurality of resins into the at least one fiber preform at a plurality of locations on the at least one fiber preform; and forming at least one transition region along a mutual contact surface between the resins. Each of the at least one transition regions is defined by a gradual transition in composition from one of the resins to another of the resins. A multi-resin composite article is also provided. The article comprises: at least one fiber preform; a plurality of resins, wherein the at least one fiber preform is infused with the resins; and at least one transition region extending along a mutual contact surface between respective ones of the resins. A system for manufacturing such a multi-resin composite article is also provided.

Abstract: To address certain deficiencies of carbon fiber material as a filler in a hybrid blade, a glass composite layer is provided as a barrier layer between a carbon fiber resin filler and the metallic main body of the blade. The glass composite layer also advantageously provides a gradient in thermal expansion between the carbon fiber composite and the body of the blade (steel) to reduce interfacial residual stress.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical fiber monitoring system and method incorporated with an automatic fault protection mechanism. The optical fiber monitoring system includes a primary optical channel, a secondary optical channel, an optical channel fault examination device, a plurality of automatic fault protection devices, and a plurality of optical terminal equipments. When an automatic fault protection device detects a fault, it switches the connection of the optical terminal equipments from the primary optical channel to the secondary optical channel; meanwhile, a test optical channel is selected to be checked by the optical channel fault examination device.

Abstract: An isolated polypeptide containing the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 or a functional equivalent of SEQ ID NO:1, in which the polypeptide reduces 15-keto prostaglandin but not leukotriene B4. Also disclosed is an antibody that binds specifically to the polypeptide and a double-stranded ribonucleic acid for inhibiting expression of the 15-keto prostaglandin-?13-reductase.

Abstract: To address certain deficiencies of carbon fiber material as a filler in a hybrid blade, a glass composite layer is provided as a barrier layer between a carbon fiber resin filler and the metallic main body of the blade. The glass composite layer also advantageously provides a gradient in thermal expansion between the carbon fiber composite and the body of the blade (steel) to reduce interfacial residual stress.

Abstract: A steam turbine system for use in conjunction with hybrid last stage(s) LP buckets. The system is adapted to cool the bucket tip region during low VAN windage conditions whereby the beneficial design and efficiency outcomes of the use of hybrid blades can be realized.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an integrated circuit structure and a design method thereof, in which a circuit passageway is arranged at each circuit element terminal in circuit design stage. The arranged circuit passageway does not only increase layout flexibility in circuit simulation stage but also simplify layout difficulty when the circuit layout needs to be modified after taping out stage. Also, the circuit passageway can minimize modified metal layers, i.e. the number of modified masks is minimized. Because the expense of fab is based on the utilized layers and number of masks instead of designs of masks, the present invention will not increase the expense in taping out stage and can save the cost of research and development when modifications are required.

Abstract: An enclosure for a rotor in a generator including the rotor, rotor windings and a stator, the enclosure comprising a plurality of composite rings located adjacent one another along a length dimension of the rotor so as to contain the rotor windings on the rotor, the rings each comprising at least two layers selected from the group consisting essentially of metals, glass fiber laminates and graphite fiber laminates.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fabricating a high performance reflective material for use on scintillator elements in a computed tomograph (CT) imaging device. Adjacent scintillator elements are separated by gaps filled with a reflective coating layer. In one embodiment, the reflective coating layer consists of a surface level coating layer, an adhesion layer, a metallic reflective layer, and a top layer consisting of either a barrier coating layer or a polymeric encapsulant, or both. In another embodiment, the metallic reflective coating layer is applied to the scintillator element via an electroless metal deposition process utilizing a reducing agent and a metal complex. The CT reflectors formed by either embodiment have improved light output, minimized cross talk, higher geometric efficiency, and decreased performance degradation as compared with current CT reflectors that utilize organic binders and titanium dioxide fillers is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition, especially used as a rape field herbicide, prepared by mixing pyrimidinyl benzylamine herbicide (Pyribambenz-propyl or Pyribambenz-isopropyl) with at least one rape field herbicide selected from a group consisting of: acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitors including quizalofop-ethyl, fluazifop-p-butyl, haloxyfop, fenoxaprop, and sethoxydim; chloro-amido herbicides including acetochlor, alachlor, napropamide, ehaprochlor, and metolachlor; ethametsulfuron; and benazolin. The composition of the present invention is of synergistic effect, reduced dosage, broadened spectrum of weed control, delayed resistance and increased safety toward rape.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing monodipersive polymeric microspheres is disclosed. The method can control the diameter distribution of the microspheres and make it homogeneous. The manufactured polymeric microspheres also have plural functional groups on the surface for depositing metal particles thereon through redox. Moreover, the metal particles can be distributed on the surface of the polymeric microspheres homogeneously.

Abstract: A structure that reduces signal cross-talk through the semiconductor substrate for System-On-Chip (SOC) (2) applications, thereby facilitating the integration of digital circuit blocks (6) and analog circuit blocks (8) onto a single IC. Cross-circuit interaction through a substrate (4) is reduced by strategically positioning the various digital circuit blocks (6) and analog circuit blocks (8) in an isolated wells (10), (12), (16) and (20) over a resistive substrate (4). These well structures (10), (12), (16), and (20) are then surrounded with a patterned low resistivity layer (22) and optional trench region (24). The patterned low resistivity region (22) is formed below wells (10) and (12) and functions as a low resistance AC ground plane. This low resistivity region (22) collects noise signals that propagate between digital circuit blocks (6) and analog circuit blocks (8).

Abstract: A wafer testing real-time monitoring software system and its unique open software architecture which achieves real-time monitoring of wafer test results and on-line changing of externally hooked software to satisfy customer needs without changing its main program. The software structure receives and processes binary files from different probers and converts these into readable ASCII files. The system consists of four software programs that can operate independently. These programs are an automatic transfer program, a program which converts wafer test results from a binary file to an ASCII file, a program which receives the ASCII files and performs wafer map editing, and an auto-ftp program which automatically scans data and sends data to remote locations. Additionally, multiple workstations can process data from probers simultaneously. The on-line monitor on a production line can see production results from multiple major workstations through the network drive and drive mapping functions.

Abstract: An isolated polypeptide containing the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a functional equivalent of SEQ ID NO:1, in which the polypeptide reduces 15-keto prostaglandin but not leukotriene B4. Also disclosed is an antibody that binds specifically to the polypeptide and a double-stranded ribonucleic acid for inhibiting expression of the 15-keto prostaglandin-?13-reductase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting plate of a multi-layers IC board, which includes the connecting plate being provided one end with an engaging step to connect with another engaging step of another connecting plate for shortening the length of the assembly. And the assembled plate can be used on a smaller multi-layers IC board that can provide a lighter and smaller product for being used effectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conducting structure of a multi-layers IC board, which includes conducting rod being received in aperture of the IC board to obtain an effective connection and conduction. And the conducting wire is placed horizontally on the IC board, which has its ending pin and annular metal ring to contact with two apertures respectively and to be welded thereon for perfect conduction and smaller assembled volume.

Abstract: The present invention provides tough, high modulus, low density thermoset polyurethane compositions which are useful in general as, for example, cast structural materials and in a preferred embodiment can be cured directly onto an aircraft engine fan blade, thereby providing a lighter blade, without concomitant loss in structural integrity or blade performance due to, for example, resistance to foreign object impacts and fuel efficiency. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is comprised of bis-amine compounds reacted with isocyanate-functional polyether polymers in the presence of hollow polymeric microspheres. The thermoset polymer compositions are formed by casting into a mold which is formed by a cavity within the metallic or composite fan blade or guide vane in the form of a pocket and a removable caul sheet. After the elastomeric polyurethane foam is injected through at least one injector port into the mold, the foam is cured.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an integrated circuit structure and a design method thereof, in which a circuit passageway is arranged at each circuit element terminal in circuit design stage. The arranged circuit passageway does not only increase layout flexibility in circuit simulation stage but also simplify layout difficulty when the circuit layout needs to be modified after taping out stage. Also, the circuit passageway can minimize modified metal layers, i.e. the number of modified masks is minimized. Because the expense of fab is based on the utilized layers and number of masks instead of designs of masks, the present invention will not increase the expense in taping out stage and can save the cost of research and development when modifications are required.