Abstract: A metal plate or wire coated with a graphene layer and a method for manufacturing the graphene coated metal plate or wire are provided. The graphene coated metal plate or wire can include a nickel layer or a copper layer coated on an outer surface of the metal plate or wire, and a graphene layer coated on an outer surface of the nickel layer or the copper layer. The graphene coated metal plate or wire can be manufactured by using a chemical vapor deposition equipment or spraying a reduced graphene oxide (RGO) solution or a graphene oxide (GO) solution on the surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a graphene electrical wire and a method for manufacturing thereof. In particular, the graphene electrical wire includes a metal core having a shape of fiber, and a graphene layer synthesized on the outer surface of the metal core. Also, the method includes the steps of providing a metal core having a shape of fiber, and synthesizing a graphene layer on the outer surface of the metal core.

Abstract: A piece of composite having a non-metal substrate such as glass or plastic glass coated with a graphene layer is provided. The graphene layer on the substrate can prevent bullet penetration, cracks, and scratches thereof. The piece of composite can be used as one of, a windshield glass, a door glass, a building window glass, an eye-glass lens, and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a system for producing electricity, the system having an object configured to move in at least one of, an upward direction, a downward direction, a left direction, a right direction, an eccentric motion, a straight line, or a circular motion; and at least one piezoelectric element attached to the object, wherein, when the object is moving, the object is configured to apply a pressing force to the at least one piezoelectric element to produce the electricity.

Abstract: Provided is a weight control system that can include: an upper plate positioned in a lower portion of the system; at least one of, a first magnet or a first electromagnet, configured to be concentrically engaged with the upper plate; an upper internal core; a coil; and an upper plate housing configured to receive the upper internal core and the coil, the upper plate housing being coupled to at least one of, the first magnet or the first electromagnet, wherein, when power is supplied to the system, an induced current is generated in the upper internal core and the coil to create a first centrifugal magnetic field configured to rotate the upper plate and at least one of, the first magnet or the first electromagnet.

Abstract: A flexible dental dam for application in a variety of dental procedures, the flexible dental dam including a flexible dome having at least two apertures for inserting dental tools, and a flexible sheet bound between two rigid rings, wherein the flexible dome is attached to the flexible sheet at one of the two rigid rings. The flexible sheet can include an aperture for positioning around a tooth. Methods for use of the flexible dental dam are describe.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for performing a dental procedure that reduces or eliminates particulates produced during the procedure from being deposited in the mouth of the patient or about the area where the dental procedure is performed. This system comprises, an enclosed dental dam having a semi-rigid upper ring, lower ring and semi-flexible dome. The semi-rigid upper ring has a snap connector along its interior perimeter edge and a first radially outward extending lip along its top side. Then semi-rigid lower ring has a snap connector able to be received by the interior perimeter edge of the semi-rigid upper ring for holding a flexible sheet having an aperture for sealing about a tooth and a second radially outward extending lip. When the upper and lower rings are connected the first and second radially outward extending lips form a snap fit adapter.

Abstract: A magnetoresistive transducer and method for manufacturing the same includes a spin valve structure comprising a pinned, bottom ferromagnetic layer and an active, top ferromagnetic layer separated by a thin nonmagnetic metal spacer layer. The active ferromagnetic layer and underlying spacer layer are formed into a mesa structure having tapered opposing sides to promote better surface planarization in a thin film fabrication process. A pair of permanent magnet layer portions may be deposited at the end portions of the spin valve structure in a generally coplanar relationship to promote domain stabilization but may also be separated therefrom by a relatively thin separation layer. The magnetic read track width of the device can be accurately and reproducibly determined by photolithographically defining the spacing between the permanent magnet layer portions overlying the active ferromagnetic layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel quinolone compound having an excellent antibacterial activity. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel quinoline(naphthyridine)carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I), which has an 4-aminomethyl-3-oximepyrrolidine substituent on 7-position of the quinolone nucleus and shows a superior antibacterial activity in contrast to the known quinolone antibacterial agents having a weak activity against gram-positive bacterial strains and also has a broad antibacterial spectrum and a highly improved pharmacokinetic property: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and Q are defined as described in the specification.

Abstract: A magnetoresistive transducer and method for manufacturing the same includes a spin valve structure comprising a pinned, bottom ferromagnetic layer and an active, top ferromagnetic layer separated by a thin nonmagnetic metal spacer layer. The active ferromagnetic layer and underlying spacer layer are formed into a mesa structure having tapered opposing sides to promote better surface planarization in a thin film fabrication process. A pair of permanent magnet layer portions may be deposited at the end portions of the spin valve structure in a generally coplanar relationship to promote domain stabilization but may also be separated therefrom by a relatively thin separation layer. The magnetic read track width of the device can be accurately and reproducibly determined by photolithographically defining the spacing between the permanent magnet layer portions overlying the active ferromagnetic layer.

Abstract: An artificial soil composition and a method of growing vegetation on a sloped surface, especially a cut rock surface are disclosed. The artificial soil composition includes peat, granular soil, sewage sediment formed by the treatment of urban waste for example and pulp sludge formed by the de-watering of fibrous material and is a byproduct of the manufacture of paper from wood pulp. The artificial soil composition is applied over a meshing which is secured over a sloped cut rock surface. Plants are grown in the layer of artificial soil. Experimentally, the artificial soil is shown to have an increased adhesion to the inclined surface compared to natural soil, promotes plant growth and retains water to a greater extent than natural soil but does not cause an environmental hazard resulting from the leaching of compounds in the run-off water.The preferred concentrations of the constituents by weight are: peat (10-30%) granular soil (10-30%) sewage sediment (40-60%) and pulp sludge (25-44%).

Abstract: A novel ACAT inhibitor of formula (I) useful for the treatment of hyperlipidemia produced from Aspergillus fumigatus FM-F-37; derivatives of said ACAT inhibitor, which are separated from the culture of A. fumigatus FM-F-37 or prepared by a chemical process, also possess ACAT inhibition property.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an LDD MOS transistor having an improved structure capable of simplifying the fabrication and improving characteristics of the transistor.

Abstract: A planter comprising a planting pot with a water supply receptacle 7 formed in and extending from the bottom of the planting pot to enable fluid communication therebetween is disclosed. A water reservoir 4 is juxtaposed the water supply receptacle with the top thereof in a horizontal plane which is equal to or below a horizontal plane of the bottom of the planting pot. An aperture 7C, 4C is formed in both the bottom 7A of the water supply receptacle 7 and the bottom 4A of the water reservoir 4, respectively. A water pipe 5 is secured to the aperture of the water supply receptacle and the aperture of the water reservoir in a fluid tight manner to enable fluid communication between the water supply receptacle and the water reserovir. An adjusting means 6D controls the rate of flow of fluid into the planting pot from the water supply receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel microorganism, Bacillus subtilis subspecies Krictiensis, and its mutant, Bacillus subtilis subspecies Krictiensis M 18-91; and a novel antifungal complex, KRF-001, produced from said microorganisms. The present invention also provides a process for producing said complex by culturing or fermenting said microorganisms and a process for purifying said complex to a desired degree of high purity.

Abstract: An automatic water-supplying flowerpot and its water supply control method are disclosed, in which the principle of capillary action is utilized. The flowerpot of the present invention comprises an upper pot for containing the soil to raise a plant, a lower pot for storing the water, and an intermediate portion for integrally connecting the said upper and lower pots. A water supply control tube which is stuffed with an absorption material extends from the bottom of the lower pot to the bottom of the upper pot in order to adequately supply the water into the soil of the upper pot, the water supply control tube including a large bore and a plurality of small bores. The advantage of the device of the present invention is that frequent waterings are not required, but the watering may be done once for every couple of months, thereby making it possible to leave the flowerpot uncared during a long trip and the like.