Abstract: The application discloses a method and apparatus for starting an optical module, the method including: adjusting temperature of a laser device of the optical module to a first temperature higher than a normal operating temperature of the laser device of the optical module; powering up the laser device of the optical module using a first current lower than a normal operating current of the laser device; and adjusting the temperature of the laser device of the optical module from the first temperature to the normal operating temperature according to a second temperature corresponding to each adjustment, and adjusting the current of the laser device of the optical module from the first current to the normal operating current according to a second current corresponding to each adjustment, for a preset times of adjustment.

Abstract: A turnover mechanism configured to turn over workpieces includes a bracket, a drive device, and a turnover module mounted on the bracket. The turnover module includes a rotating shaft, a plurality of suction assemblies, a plurality of horizontal drive assemblies, and a plurality of connecting rods. The guide rails are mounted on the rotating shaft. The suction assemblies are slidably coupled to each guide rail. The horizontal drive assemblies are mounted on the corresponding guide rails. Each connecting rod is connected between each two of the plurality of suction assemblies adjacent to each other. The connecting rod is configured to adjust distance between the two suction assemblies. Each horizontal drive assembly is connected to the suction assembly mounted at one end of the corresponding guide rail, and the horizontal drive assembly is configured to drive the suction assemblies coupled to the corresponding guide rail to move.

Abstract: A manipulator gripper configured for gripping workpieces and fixtures is provided. The manipulator gripper includes a mounting assembly, a suction assembly, and a clamping assembly coupled to the mounting assembly. The suction assembly includes a connecting arm coupled to the mounting assembly and at least one suction cup coupled to the connecting arm. The clamping assembly includes a pressing plate coupled to the mounting assembly, a driving member mounted on the pressing plate, two clamping members pivoting on opposing ends of the pressing plate, and two connecting rods. One end of each connecting rod pivots on the driving member, and the other end of each connecting rod pivots on one of the clamping members.

Abstract: Piezoelectric materials based on nanoporous polymer foams are provided. Also provided are nanogenerators incorporating the piezoelectric materials, piezoelectric energy harvesters incorporating the nanogenerators and methods of making and using the same. The piezoelectric materials comprise a unitary nanoporous matrix composed of a piezoelectrically active organic polymer, in which the pores are interconnected and have nanoscale diameters.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gene expression signature for predicting risk of developing therapy-related myelodysplasia or acute myeloid leukemia (t-MDS/AML) after autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (aHCT) is provided. In another embodiment, a method for predicting a risk for development of t-MDS/AML after aHCT is provided. Such a method may include providing a biological sample that contains CD34 cells from a subject; detecting a test expression level of a set of two or more genes of a gene expression signature; comparing the test expression level of a set of corresponding training expression levels that include a training case expression level and a training control expression level; and predicting a high risk of developing t-MDS/AML when the test expression level is at or about the training case expression level or predicting a low risk of developing t-MDS/AML when the test expression level is at or about the training control expression level.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for waterproofing an electronic device having an audio output. More particularly a method for dynamically forming an acoustic volume of air for a speaker component is disclosed. The dynamically formed acoustic volume creates a sealed volume of air that prevents moisture from entering a portion of the device that includes moisture sensitive components. By dynamically forming the acoustic volume during a blow forming operation, the acoustic volume can utilize unused space within the electronic device in a highly efficient manner by occupying small areas of unused space that would otherwise go unused.

Abstract: A method of preparing a polyester/polyolefin hot-melt adhesive for use in a solar cell bus bar is disclosed, in which 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and ethylene glycol are first sequentially subjected in a predetermined ratio to esterification and polycondensation in the presence of a certain amount of a titanium-based catalyst to result in a polyethylene naphthalate (PNT) with a weight-average molecular weight of 16,000˜20,000. The PNT is then melt-blended with a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in the presence of a compatibilizer to produce the hot-melt adhesive that can be shaped into films having a high light transmittance, good mechanical properties, high heat and yellowing resistance and thus particularly suitable for use in solar cell bus bars.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for waterproofing an electronic device having an audio output. More particularly a method for dynamically forming an acoustic volume of air for a speaker component is disclosed. The dynamically formed acoustic volume creates a sealed volume of air that prevents moisture from entering a portion of the device that includes moisture sensitive components. By dynamically forming the acoustic volume during a blow forming operation, the acoustic volume can utilize unused space within the electronic device in a highly efficient manner by occupying small areas of unused space that would otherwise go unused.

Abstract: Methods and systems to automatically respond to consider the weight of a request when responding to requests associated with resources are described. In one embodiment, an interface module may be configured to receive a request associated with consumer identifier and a resource. A calculator module may be configured to determine a weight of the request and a usage module configured to calculate, using a processor, a usage level associated with the consumer identifier, the usage level based on a usage history associated with the consumer identifier. An enforcer module may also be configured to respond to the request based on the usage level and the weight of the request. In one embodiment, the usage module may also be configured to update the usage level associated with the consumer identifier based on the weight of the request.

Abstract: Provided is a method for Bombyx mori silk fibroin heavy chain mutation including causing the mRNA of a coded zinc-finger nucleases sequence to act upon a target point such as positions 1325-1362 of Bombyx mori silk fibroin heavy chain gene as expressed in SEQ ID NO:1 so as to obtain a series of Bombyx mori silk fibroin heavy chain mutated genes. Also provided is a mutation sequence prepared according to the method. Also provided is the use of the mutation sequence in the preparation of sericin and foreign proteins. Also provided is a Bombyx mori mutant including the described mutation sequence as a novel Bombyx mori salivary glands bioreactor, the posterior salivary glands of the mutants being severely degraded and the cocoon layer thereof including sericin synthesized and excreted by the middle salivary glands.

Abstract: Methods and systems to automatically respond to consider the weight of a request when responding to requests associated with resources are described. In one embodiment, an interface module may be configured to receive a request associated with consumer identifier and a resource. A calculator module may be configured to determine a weight of the request and a usage module configured to calculate, using a processor, a usage level associated with the consumer identifier, the usage level based on a usage history associated with the consumer identifier. An enforcer module may also be configured to respond to the request based on the usage level and the weight of the request. In one embodiment, the usage module may also be configured to update the usage level associated with the consumer identifier based on the weight of the request.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or a form thereof, wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein, useful as dual SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitors.

Abstract: A permanent magnet-type stepping motor broadly includes: a movable member (e.g., a rotor) having a number of magnetic poles on a surface thereof, with adjacent poles being of opposite polarity, the number of poles being a function of a constant, the number of phases and a desired step interval; and a stationary member (e.g., a stator) having a number of equally-spaced teeth arranged to face toward said movable member surface, each of said teeth having a plurality of fingers arranged to face toward said movable member surface, the number of said teeth being a whole integer that is a function of a constant, the number of said poles, the number of said fingers on each stator tooth, and the number of phases.

Abstract: An improved motor (90) broadly including a first member (30) and a second member (20) mounted for movement relative to one another. The first member has a plurality of poles (32) spaced substantially equidistantly. The second member has a plurality of arms (22). Each arm includes a plurality of fingers (27), a permanent magnet (29), and a coil (25). The fingers are arranged such that their distal end generally faces toward the poles on the first member. Each permanent magnet has a width that is greater than the pole spacing. Each arm is associated with one of a number of phases. The fingers of the arms within a particular phase are arranged such that they simultaneously align with respective poles when the first and second members are in one position relative to one another.

Abstract: A hybrid power driving system includes an engine including a crankshaft; and a dual clutch transmission system coupled to the crankshaft. The dual clutch transmission system includes a first clutch, a second clutch, and a transmission. Both the first and second clutches are connected with the crankshaft. The transmission includes a first input shaft connected with the first clutch, a second input shaft connected with the second clutch, shifting gear sets, where each shifting gear set includes at least a stationary gear and a free gear; and an output shaft having one end coupled with a differential. The other end of the output shaft is connected with a driving electric motor. The driving electric motor drives the output shaft directly.

Abstract: An apparatus for disconnecting solder joints between two welded surfaces includes a laser device for emitting laser beams to a solder joint, and a solder material removal device. And the solder material removal device includes a nozzle device having a first passage, a holder holding the nozzle device and having a second passage communicated with the first passage, and at least two pumping devices connected to the holder to pump the melted solder material out from the nozzle device and the holder. The laser device and the solder material removal device are separated, a glass cover with a hole formed thereon is covered on the top of the holder, and the laser device is located above the glass cover and separated from the holder. The present invention can shorten maintenance time and maintenance workload and improve work efficiency, furthermore reduce and stabilize the laser energy.

Abstract: A method of preparing a polyester/polyolefin hot-melt adhesive for use in a solar cell bus bar is disclosed, in which 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and ethylene glycol are first sequentially subjected in a predetermined ratio to esterification and polycondensation in the presence of a certain amount of a titanium-based catalyst to result in a polyethylene naphthalate (PNT) with a weight-average molecular weight of 16,000˜20,000. The PNT is then melt-blended with a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in the presence of a compatibilizer to produce the hot-melt adhesive that can be shaped into films having a high light transmittance, good mechanical properties, high heat and yellowing resistance and thus particularly suitable for use in solar cell bus bars.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or a form thereof, wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein, useful as dual SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), methods for preparing these compounds, compositions, intermediates and derivatives thereof and for treating a condition including but not limited to ankylosing spondylitis, artherosclerosis, arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, infectious arthritis, childhood arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis), bone-related diseases (including those related to bone formation), breast cancer (including those unresponsive to anti-estrogen therapy), cardiovascular disorders, cartilage-related disease (such as cartilage injury/loss, cartilage degeneration, and those related to cartilage formation), chondrodysplasia, chondrosarcoma, chronic back injury, chronic bronchitis, chronic inflammatory airway disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, disorders of energy homeostasis, gout, pseudogout, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, multiple myeloma, obesity, osteoarthritis, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteolytic bone metastasis, osteomalac

Abstract: The present invention is directed to picolanmido-propanoic acid derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders and conditions ameliorated by antagonizing one or more glucagon receptors, including for example metabolic diseases such as Type II diabetes mellitus and obesity.