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The robot arm of the present application is a robot arm that transports semiconductor wafers. The robot arm includes a hand, a lower arm link, and an upper arm link. The hand is connected to the lower arm link via a first joint. The upper arm link is connected to the lower arm link via a second joint. In the robot arm of the present application, the lower arm link is capable of being separated at a location between the first joint and the second joint.

A method of forming a metal oxide hardmask on a template includes: providing a template constituted by a photoresist or amorphous carbon formed on a substrate; and depositing by atomic layer deposition (ALD) a metal oxide hardmask on the template constituted by a material having a formula SixM(1-x)Oy wherein M represents at least one metal element, x is less than one including zero, and y is approximately two or a stoichiometrically-determined number.

A biologically degradable polymer mixture containing at least one biopolymer made from renewable raw materials and a polymer selected from the following materials: an aromatic polyester; a polyester-copolymer with both aliphatic and aromatic blocks; a polyesteramide; a polyglycol; a polyester urethane; and / or mixtures of these components. The preferred renewable raw material is starch, more preferably native starch, most preferably native starch that has been predried.

Whipstocks and deflectors comprising a degradable composition, and methods of using same are described. In one embodiment the degradable composition consists essentially of one or more reactive metals in major proportion, and one or more alloying elements in minor proportion, with the provisos that the composition is high-strength, controllably reactive, and degradable under defined conditions. Methods of using degradable whipstocks in oilfield operations are also described. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).

A master scheduler system and method automatically operate and / or coordinate operation of a plurality of relatively independent systems, including manual systems, to function as an NVOD system to provide automating diverse operations for supporting and maintaining an NVOD system. The master scheduler system and method may also be applied to automate manual processes of analog-based and digital broadcast based service. The master scheduler receives, processes, and disseminates NVOD schedule-related information for end-to-end NVOD service; that is, sending video from a back-end which stores video data to a head-end for viewing by a user. The master scheduler also provides operations support for the NVOD system, such as maintaining the head-end configuration, allocating channels, performing asset management, performing content management, etc. The master scheduler provides validation of scheduling information by comparing information such as programmed schedules, asset metadata, and data obtained by measuring asset parameters, for example duration.

A method for producing shaped articles of ceramic composites provides a high degree of dimensional tolerance to these articles. A fiber preform is disposed on a surface of a stable formed support, a surface of which is formed with a plurality of indentations, such as grooves, slots, or channels. Precursors of ceramic matrix materials are provided to the fiber preform to infiltrate from both sides of the fiber preform. The infiltration is conducted under vacuum at a temperature not much greater than a melting point of the precursors. The melt-infiltrated composite article substantially retains its dimension and shape throughout the fabrication process.

Hydrogels of polymerized and crosslinked macromers comprising hydrophilic oligomers having biodegradable monomeric or oligomeric extensions, which biodegradable extensions are terminated on free ends with end cap monomers or oligomers capable of polymerization and cross linking are described. The hydrophilic core itself may be degradable, thus combining the core and extension functions. Macromers are polymerized using free radical initiators under the influence of long wavelength ultraviolet light, visible light excitation or thermal energy. Biodegradation occurs at the linkages within the extension oligomers and results in fragments which are non-toxic and easily removed from the body. Preferred applications for the hydrogels include prevention of adhesion formation after surgical procedures, controlled release of drugs and other bioactive species, temporary protection or separation of tissue surfaces, adhering of sealing tissues together, and preventing the attachment of cells to tissue surfaces.

A controller for controlling a light emitting diode (LED) light engine. The controller includes a temperature sensor configured to sensor temperature at the LED light engine. A current sensor senses a drive current of the LED light engine. A voltage differential sensor senses a voltage differential across LEDs of the LED light engine. A timer monitors a time of operation of the LED light engine. Further, a control device controls the drive current to the LED light engine based on the sensed temperature, the sensed drive current, the sensed voltage differential, and the monitored time of operation. Further, the control device outputs an indication of intensity degradation of an LED, and if the intensity degradation exceeds a predetermined threshold the control can output an indication of such to a user, so that the user can be apprised that the LED needs to be changed.

The invention relates to compound millimicron fibrous membrane material of cellulose and cellulose matrix which can perform the biological degradation and the biological absorption and a preparation method thereof and an industry and medical purpose, and belongs to the biological macro-molecule non woven fabric material field which can perform the biological degradation and the biological absorption. Electrostatic spinning equipment is used to obtain the fibrous membrane material which can perform the biological degradation and the biological absorption, the weight of the cellulose is taken as basic reference, the component of the material comprises cellulose more than 0 and less than or equal to 100 weight parts, other biomacromolecule more than and equal to 0 and less than 100 weight parts, 0 to 10 weight parts of curative drug or 0 to 50 weight parts of inorganic catalyzer and / or 0 to 50 weight parts of inorganic strengthening agent. The material of the invention has good biological compatibility, biological degradation property and degradation absorptivity, and can be used for haemostasia material, wound cladding material, organization engineering supporting rack material, the transportation and release of medicine, artificial skin and blood vessel, and postoperation anti blocking material, beauty material and catalyzer carrier, filtering membrane and radiation protection material and so on.

A system for microbially and / or chemically decontaminating a room such as a hotel room includes a vapor generator which supplies a decontaminant vapor, such as hydrogen peroxide vapor to the room. The room is then aerated to a level at which it is safe for normal occupants to enter. By using a two step aeration, with a second step at lower humidity than the first, the concentration of residual hydrogen peroxide is reduced rapidly to safe levels of 1 ppm or less, typically about 0.5 ppm, in under four hours. The room is rendered substantially free of contaminants, such as those responsible for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Norwalk virus, and unpleasant odors.

Modified and stabilized propeptides of Growth Differentiation Factor proteins, such as GDF-8 and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-11, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the modified propeptides to prevent or treat human or animal disorders in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. Such disorders include muscle or neuromuscular disorders (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, muscle atrophy, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle wasting syndrome, sarcopenia, or cachexia), metabolic diseases or disorders (such as such as type 2 diabetes, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, or obesity), adipose tissue disorders (such as obesity), and bone degenerative diseases (such as osteoporosis).

The present invention relates to polypeptides comprising a carbohydrate-binding module amino acid sequence and,an alpha-amylase amino acid sequence as well as to the application of such polypeptides.

A composite biological agent with ternary microorganism for composting process of agricultural waste is composed of a composite biological agent I, a composite biological agent II, and a composite biological agent III, which is characterized in that the composite biological agent I is composed of bacillus, actinomycetes, microzyme and lactobacillus, the composite biological agent II is composed of trichoderma, ergillus, penicillium and trametes versicolor, and the composite biological agent III is composed of photosynthetic bacterium, azotobacter, phosphorus bacteria, and silicate bacterium. 30-60% composite biological agent I, 30-60% composite biological agent II, 10-20% composite biological agent III are mixed or applied to the process of composting process of agricultural waste in phases. Each component ratio and recruitment of biological agents can be both properly adjusted with different dung materials and dung purpose, thereby achieving purpose of using microorganism resources efficiently and raising fermentation efficiency.

The present invention relates to a process for producing a water-absorbent polysaccharide including the process steps of bringing into contact an uncrosslinked polysaccharide with a polyphosphate or a polyphosphoric acid as crosslinking agent in the presence of water to form a polysaccharide gel and crosslinking the polysaccharide gel. The invention further relates to a water-absorbent polysaccharide obtainable by this process, a water-absorbent polysaccharide, a composite, a process for producing a composite, a composite produced by this process, the use of the water-absorbent polysaccharides or of the composites as well as the use of polyphosphates.

The present invention relates to methods for degrading a lignocellulosic material, comprising: treating the lignocellulosic material with an effective amount of one or more cellulolytic enzymes in the presence of at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of a secondary alcohol ethoxylate, fatty alcohol ethoxylate, nonylphenol ethoxylate, tridecyl ethoxylate, and polyoxyethylene ether, wherein the presence of the surfactant increases the degradation of lignocellulosic material compared to the absence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to methods for producing an organic substance, comprising: (a) saccharifying a lignocellulosic material with an effective amount of one or more cellulolytic enzymes in the presence of at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of a secondary alcohol ethoxylate, fatty alcohol ethoxylate, nonylphenol ethoxylate, tridecyl ethoxylate, and polyoxyethylene ether, wherein the presence of the surfactant increases the degradation of lignocellulosic material compared to the absence of the surfactant; (b) fermenting the saccharified lignocellulosic material of step (a) with one or more fermentating microoganisms; and (c) recovering the organic substance from the fermentation.

The invention is based on use of a heat-activated adhesive for manufacturing of intelligent devices comprising printed conductive electronics on a flexible substrate, where the adhesive is an anisotropic electrically conductive adhesive and is applied to the substrate as a thin film which can be used for electrical connections and for providing mechanical stability to the printed conductive electronics.

In one aspect, this invention relates to the use of thermoset nanocomposite particles as components of drilling fluid, drill-in fluid, completion fluid, and workover fluid additive packages to reduce fluid losses to a formation and / or to enhance a wellbore strength. In another aspect, this invention relates to the use particles of specific gravity ranging from about 0.75 to about 1.75 as components of drilling fluid, drill-in fluid, completion fluid, and workover fluid additive packages to reduce fluid losses to a formation and / or to enhance a wellbore strength. Using embodiments of the invention, reduction of fluid loss and / or enhancement of wellbore strength may be achieved while working with water-based, oil-based, invert emulsion, or synthetic drilling muds. The currently most preferred embodiments of the invention use substantially spherical thermoset nanocomposite particles, possessing a specific gravity from approximately 1.02 to approximately 1.15 wherein the matrix is a terpolymer of styrene, ethylvinylbenzene and divinylbenzene, and wherein carbon black particles possessing a length that is less than about 0.5 microns in at least one principal axis direction are incorporated as a nanofiller.

PCT No. PCT / EP96 / 04234 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 30, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 30, 1998 PCT Filed Sep. 27, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97 / 12528 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 10, 1997There is provided a biodegradable filter tow or filter material from renewable raw materials for the use as a tobacco smoke filter element of cigarettes, cigars or pipes as well as a method for preparing it, wherein fibers, films or foams prepared in an extrusion method from biopolymers based on thermoplastic starch or its polymer compositions are processed to the filter tow or filter material according to the present invention. The advantages of this invention reside in the use of mainly renewable raw materials, a fast and complete biodegradability of the natural biopolymer filter material, a pollutant-reducing flavor-increasing filtering effect and an economically favorable preparation method.

The invention discloses a high nutrient compound selenium fertilizer comprising selenium, nuisanceless organic material-inorganic material and medium and trace elements, and a preparation method thereof. The high nutrient compound selenium fertilizer comprises 45-60 wt% of organic material, 55-35 wt% of inorganic material, 1-6 wt% of medium and trace elements, and 0.011-0.025 wt% of purified selenium. The fertilizer disclosed in the invention can increase yield efficiently, and allow the applied plant to contain selenium element which has health care effect to human body. The fertilizer adopts a plurality of internal adsorptions to protect selenium to let the selenium in the selenium fertilizer be effective, has good intermiscibility and degradability, keeps selenium from fix, and obviously improves the biological absorption utilization rate of selenium of plants (including tea).

The present invention relates to low-cost, efficiently-manufactured, polymer-based products useful as roofing shingles and similar products. The inventive shingles are weatherproof, inexpensive to manufacture and durable, particularly as contrasted with conventional shingles in areas of the country subject to hail damage. The invention also includes a method of making such shingle products. In a preferred embodiment, products of this invention use rubber material as the polymer base in combination with specific types of polyolefins. The rubber material can be most efficiently provided by the use of crumb rubber particles from spent automobile tires and other recycled rubber debris which are readily available and of very low cost. The products will have an average life far greater than that of current commercial roofing shingles, which are made using fiberglass or asphalt.The products of the instant invention are produced by extrusion as a mixture of materials, which product and its materials can be summarized as follows as a roofing shingle product which comprises:a. one or more side-branched polyolefins as an elastomer;b. optionally a blend of additional synthetic polymers, such as ethylene and propylene, as a second elastomer; andc. a rubber fraction, preferably obtained in part from recycled spent automotive or truck tires, and similar sources of waste rubber (sometimes known as "crumb rubber"), ground or recycled into particles having a mesh size of from 10 to 30 (i.e., approximately from about 500 to about 1000 microns).

The present invention concerns a pyrvinium compound or an analog thereof for the treatment of cancers. This compound inhibits Wnt activity in the cells of cancers such as adrenocortical, hepatocellular, hepatoblastoma, malignant melanoma, ovarian, Wilm's tumor, Barrett's esophageal, glioma, bladder, breast, gastric, head & neck, lung cell, mesothelioma, and cervical cancers. The present invention also provides a method for assaying for compounds that alter Wnt pathway activity. Also provided are methods for treating Wnt-related non-cancer disease states.

A display panel includes: a first substrate; light-emitting elements on a region of the first substrate; a second substrate facing the first substrate with the light-emitting elements therebetween; a glass frit between the first substrate and the second substrate so as to surround the region of the first substrate in which the light-emitting elements are disposed, the glass frit providing a hermetic seal between the first substrate and the second substrate; and a light-shielding part formed on one of the first substrate and the second substrate so as to extend along the glass frit, the light-shielding part shielding light. The light-shielding part has a lower light-shielding property in a region corresponding to the outer region of the glass frit than in a region corresponding to the inner region of the glass frit. The glass frit has been irradiated with light through the light-shielding part.

The invention discloses a method for managing town black and olid river pollution in situ by utilizing biological repair technology, which takes the steps and measures of aerating and oxygenizing in riverway, adding a complex microbial agent, biologically repairing bottom sediment, arranging a bio-nest system and the like, so as to control and eliminate the exogenous and endogenous pollution of the river, purify the water quality of the river, improve the self-purification ability of the water body and achieve the purpose of eliminating black and olid. The method does not need to build structures in the riverway or lead the river water out of the riverway to be treated, or dredge the bottom sediment in the river, therefore the method is generally applicable to incomplete sewage interception and dredging or the rivers which can not be intercepted sewage or dredged temporarily, and the in situ treatment to the riverway which is affected by tide and has complicated fluid variation. Therefore, the method which can lead the water body to recover normal ecological function provides the practical, economic and convenient treatment method for various town black and olid rivers.

There is a need to prevent two receivers from converging on a state of receiving the same polarization state, fast start receivers, and ensure highly reliable operations. A polarization-multiplexed transmitter previously applies frequency shifts of frequencies +Δf and −Δf to X-polarization and Y-polarization digital information signals to be transmitted. Optical field modulators modulate and polarization-multiplex the signals. As a result, a frequency difference of 2Δf is supplied to X-polarization and Y-polarization components. A polarization diversity coherent optical receiver 215 receives the signal. A frequency estimation portion in a digital signal processing circuit detects a frequency difference signal in both polarization components. This signal is used to a polarization splitting circuit in the digital signal processing circuit.

Compositions, systems and related methods for delivering a supercharged protein or a complex of a supercharged protein and therapeutic agent (e g, nucleic acid, peptide, small molecule) to cells are disclosed. Superpositively charged proteins may be associated with nucleic acids (which typically have a net negative charge) via electrostatic interactions. The systems and methods may involve altering the primary sequence of a protein in order to “supercharge” the protein (e g, to generate a superpositively-charged protein). The compositions may be used to treat proliferative diseases, infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, inborn errors in metabolism, genetic diseases, etc.