Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to composite fibers having a structure comprising a core component and sheath component, wherein each of the core component and the sheath component independently comprise a polymer and a disclosed cooling composition. In various further aspects, the present disclosure pertains to single-covered yarn comprising a core yarn comprising a disclosed composite fiber comprising a core component and a sheath component, and a first fiber comprising a cellulosic fiber, such that the first fiber is wrapped or surrounds the core fiber. In still further aspects, the present disclosure pertains to a fabric, e.g., a woven or knit fabric, comprising a disclosed single-covered yarn. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A sensing module includes a hollow body, a first photo sensor, and a second photo sensor. The hollow body includes a cavity portion and an insertion portion connected to each other. The insertion portion has a first channel and a second channel. The first photo sensor is disposed in the cavity portion of the hollow body and corresponds to the first channel to sense an ambient temperature and a test object temperature. The second photo sensor is disposed in the cavity portion of the hollow body and corresponds to the second channel to sense the ambient temperature.

Abstract: A multi-axis force sensor including a central portion, an outer ring portion, and at least one sensing portion disposed along an axial direction of an axis is provided. The sensing portion includes a first and a second elements connected with each other, and at least one first and at least one second strain gauges. A first end surface of the first element is connected to the central portion, and a second end surface of the second element is connected to the outer ring portion. A normal vector of the first end surface is parallel to the axis and the axis passes through a centroid of the first end surface. When the first end surface is subjected to an axial force, a first strain of a first sensing region of the first element in the axial direction is smaller than a second strain of a second sensing region of the second element in the axial direction.

Abstract: An inductor structure is provided. The inductor structure includes a substrate, a first dielectric layer formed on the substrate, a first metal layer formed in the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer formed on the first dielectric layer, a second metal layer formed in the second dielectric layer, at least one intermediate dielectric layer formed between the first and second dielectric layers, at least one intermediate metal layer formed in the intermediate dielectric layer, and a plurality of vias connected to the first metal layer and the intermediate metal layer. The vias are connected to the second metal layer and the intermediate metal layer. The first metal layer, the vias, the intermediate metal layer, and the second metal layer form an extension path which extends in a spiral mode.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a stiffener, a rail frame pivotally mounted to one end of the stiffener, a carrier frame assembled to the rail frame in a sliding manner, and a load plate pivotally mounted to the end of the stiffener outside of the rail frame. The carrier frame includes latches to retain the CPU thereon. The rail frame includes a pair of opposite sliding channels extending in the front-to-back direction, along which the carrier frame is moveable. A front transverse bar is located in front of the sliding channels and above the sliding channels in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical temperature control system including a micro-electromechanical apparatus is provided. The micro-electromechanical apparatus includes a heater and a thermal reservoir. A specific heat capacity of the thermal reservoir is greater than a specific heat capacity of the heater, so that a heating time and a heating frequency of the heater are reduced to save electrical power consumption. The micro-electromechanical temperature control system is adapted for a micro-electromechanical sensor that is required to be controlled at an operating temperature, such as a gas sensor.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to composite fibers having a structure comprising a core component and sheath component, wherein each of the core component and the sheath layer independently comprise a polymer and a disclosed cooling composition. In various further aspects, the present disclosure pertains to single-covered yarn comprising a core yarn comprising a disclosed composite fiber comprising a core component and a sheath component. In still further aspects, the present disclosure pertains to a fabric, such as a denim fabric, comprising a disclosed single-covered yarn. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and systems having detection apparatus operable to cancel or reduce leakage signal originating from a source signal being generated and transmitted from a transmitter. A leakage cancellation signal can be generated digitally, converted to an analog signal, and then subtracted in the analog domain from a received signal to provide a leakage-reduced signal for use in detection and analysis of objects. A digital cancellation signal may be generated by generating a cancellation signal in the frequency domain and converting it to the time domain. Optionally, an estimate of a residual leakage signal can be generated and applied to reduce residual leakage remaining in the leakage-reduced signal. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods can be implemented in a variety of applications.

Abstract: Composite fibers having a structure comprising a core component and sheath component, wherein each of the core component and the sheath component independently include a polymer and a disclosed cooling composition. In various further aspects, this application pertains to single-covered yarn including a core yarn comprising a disclosed composite fiber including a core component and a sheath component, and a first fiber including a cellulosic fiber, such that the first fiber is wrapped or surrounds the core fiber. In still further aspects, this application pertains to a woven or knit fabric including a disclosed single-covered yarn.

Abstract: A ball screw with force sensor in radial direction including a screw rod, a screw nut, a plurality of balls, and a force sensor is provided. The screw nut has a cavity. The cavity is extended along a radial direction from an outer surface of the screw nut. The force sensor is disposed in the cavity of the screw nut, and the force sensor includes a stationary base and an elastic component. The stationary base includes a displacement restraint, and the elastic component includes a contact end and a fixed end. The displacement restraint is coupled to the cavity to prevent the stationary base from being displaced in the radial direction for fixing stationary base firmly in the cavity. The fixed end is connected to the stationary base, and the contact end contacts a bottom surface of the cavity in order to sense a force along the radial direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a fastener plate, a rail frame pivotally mounted to one end of the fastener plate, a carrier frame assembled to the rail frame in a sliding manner, and a load plate pivotally mounted to the end of the fastener plate outside of the rail frame. The carrier frame includes latches to retain the CPU thereon. The rail frame includes a pair of opposite sliding channels extending in the front-to-back direction, along which the carrier frame is moveable. A front transverse bar is located in front of the sliding channels. A pair of protection blocks are located in front of the pair of sliding channels for protecting the latches of the carrier frame or the CPU.

Abstract: A color masterbatch composition, comprising a thermoplastic polyester, a yellow colorant component, a red colorant component, and a blue colorant component. The yellow colorant component is selected from Pigment Yellow 147, Pigment Yellow 181, Pigment Yellow 183, Dye Brown 53, or a combination thereof The red colorant component is selected from Pigment Red 122, Pigment Red 144, Pigment Red 202, Pigment Red 214, or combination thereof The blue colorant component is selected from Pigment Blue 60, Dye Blue 67, or a combination thereof The present invention further provides a colloidal particle that is obtained by developing the above masterbatch composition in a base material mainly composed of thermoplastic polyester. An article produced from the present disclosure has an effect of slowing down and reducing heat absorption and can maintain its original color during processing.

Abstract: An infrared sensor including a substrate, an infrared absorption layer and a concave is provided. The infrared absorption layer is formed on a substrate and has a sensing surface. The concave extends toward the substrate from a sensing surface of the infrared absorption layer.

Abstract: A process for preparing an iodinated fatty acid ethyl ester includes steps of subjecting a fatty acid ester to a protonation reaction with phosphoric acid to form a protonated fatty acid ester, and subjecting the protonated fatty acid ester to an iodination reaction with an alkali metal iodide to obtain an iodinated fatty acid ester.

Abstract: A remote controller comprises a wireless communication interface and a processing unit. The wireless communication interface is communicatively connected with another remote controller. The processing unit is electrically connected with the wireless communication interface. The processing unit generates a first identification code and a second identification code and transmits the first identification code and the second identification code to the another remote controller through the wireless communication interface. The another remote controller transmits the first identification code and the second identification code to a controlled device to establish an indirect pairing relationship between the remote controller and the controlled device and a direct pairing relationship between the another remote controller and the controlled device. A pairing method of remote controllers is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a stiffener, a rail frame pivotally mounted to one end of the stiffener, a carrier frame assembled to the rail frame in a sliding manner, and a load plate pivotally mounted to the end of the stiffener outside of the rail frame. The carrier frame includes latches to retain the CPU thereon. The rail frame includes a pair of opposite sliding channels extending in the front-to-back direction, along which the carrier frame is moveable. A front transverse bar is located in front of the sliding channels and above the sliding channels in the vertical direction.

Abstract: An interaction force detection apparatus includes a sensor, a driving element, a moving element, and a connecting element. The connecting element is connected to the driving element and the sensor. The driving element is adapted to interact with the moving element, so as to generate a pair of forces. The pair of forces includes a first force and a second force, and a magnitude of the first force is equal to that of the second force. The sensor detects the first force exerted on the driving element, and the second force is exerted on the moving element to generate a movement.

Abstract: A door closer device for driving a door to a predetermined closed position includes an adjustment mechanism and a door closer which is integrated with the door. The adjustment mechanism includes a base, an adjusting plate and at least one fixing element, wherein the adjusting plate is stacked with the base and coupled with the door closer. The adjusting plate and the base respectively include at least one adjusting bore, and the adjusting bores are corresponding with each other. One of the adjusting bores includes a first limiting end and a second limiting end, and a first moving path is defined between the first and second limiting ends. The fixing element is disposed in the adjusting bores and can move along the first moving path to fix the adjusting plate on the base.

Abstract: A door closer pivoted on a door at least includes a case and a piston. When the door is open, the door closer blocks a communicating hole of the case by an oil sealing ring of the piston to allow an oil filled in the door closer cannot flow through the communicating hole. As a result, the open door can be held in a predetermined position.

Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and systems having a frequency-modulated continuous wave radar operable to compensate a return signal for nonlinearity in the associated radar signal that is transmitted. The radar signal can be mixed with a delayed version of the radar signal such that the mixed signal can be used to generate an estimate of the nonlinearity. The estimate can be used to compensate the return signal from an object that reflects the associated transmitted radar signal. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods can be implemented in a variety of applications.