Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition including gastrodin and a use thereof for the prevention or the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The pharmaceutical composition is effective in reducing neuronal axon degeneration and neurofibromin accumulation, improving symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and extending life of patients of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A score for each of a plurality of authors of posts submitted to a server system is determined. The score for each individual author in the plurality is based on a score of one or more authors in the plurality that have requested to subscribe to a stream of posts that the individual author submits to the server system. A particular post submitted by a particular author in the plurality is received at the server system and from a computing device. A score is assigned to the particular post based on a score of the particular author. The particular post is transmitted from the server system to computing devices that are associated with authors who have requested to subscribe to posts by the particular author.

Abstract: A method for improving engraving quality of a laser engraving machine is provided. At least one type of engraving parameter for a workpiece under processing is configured or stored in a database of a computer terminal. After an apparatus terminal receives one of the engraving parameters in the database, an engraving device on the apparatus terminal is driven to perform an engraving operation. When the engraving device moves back and forth on the same engraving path, the engraving device performs the engraving operation in only one direction.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A score for each of a plurality of authors of posts submitted to a server system is determined. The score for each individual author in the plurality is based on a score of one or more authors in the plurality that have requested to subscribe to a stream of posts that the individual author submits to the server system. A particular post submitted by a particular author in the plurality is received at the server system and from a computing device. A score is assigned to the particular post based on a score of the particular author. The particular post is transmitted from the server system to computing devices that are associated with authors who have requested to subscribe to posts by the particular author.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A score for each of a plurality of authors of posts submitted to a server system is determined. The score for each individual author in the plurality is based on a score of one or more authors in the plurality that have requested to subscribe to a stream of posts that the individual author submits to the server system. A particular post submitted by a particular author in the plurality is received at the server system and from a computing device. A score is assigned to the particular post based on a score of the particular author. The particular post is transmitted from the server system to computing devices that are associated with authors who have requested to subscribe to posts by the particular author.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A score for each of a plurality of authors of posts submitted to a server system is determined. The score for each individual author in the plurality is based on a score of one or more authors in the plurality that have requested to subscribe to a stream of posts that the individual author submits to the server system. A particular post submitted by a particular author in the plurality is received at the server system and from a computing device. A score is assigned to the particular post based on a score of the particular author. The particular post is transmitted from the server system to computing devices that are associated with authors who have requested to subscribe to posts by the particular author.

Abstract: A laser output and inkjet printing machine comprises a machine body, a working rail set, an inkjet module, a laser output module and a pivotal apparatus. A processing platform is disposed on the machine body for placing a workpiece. The working rail set is disposed on the machine body and is controlled by the machine body to displace above the processing platform. The inkjet module is used for jetting ink on the workpiece. The laser output module is used for engraving or cutting patterns on the workpiece. The pivotal apparatus is used for coupling or separating the laser output module and the inkjet module so that the inkjet module can be coupled to the laser output module through the pivotal apparatus.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A score for each of a plurality of authors of posts submitted to a server system is determined. The score for each individual author in the plurality is based on a score of one or more authors in the plurality that have requested to subscribe to a stream of posts that the individual author submits to the server system. A particular post submitted by a particular author in the plurality is received at the server system and from a computing device. A score is assigned to the particular post based on a score of the particular author. The particular post is transmitted from the server system to computing devices that are associated with authors who have requested to subscribe to posts by the particular author.

Abstract: A compound laser working machine comprises a machine body, an engraving module, a cutting module and a control module. The engraving module is disposed on the machine body and it comprises a metal tube laser for output of engraving operations; the cutting module is disposed on the machine body and it comprises a glass tube laser for output of cutting operations; the control module is disposed on the machine body and it is connected to the engraving module and the cutting module individually, so that the output operations of the engraving module and the cutting module can be controlled by the control module simultaneously or individually.

Abstract: In an engraving method for a laser engraver, an engraving apparatus of the laser engraver performs an engraving for data of a transversal engraving line and then engraves for data of a transversal engraving line in a jumping mode to improve a banding phenomenon and enhance the engraving quality, further the engraving data points of each transversal engraving line can also be engraved in the jumping mode, so as to enhance the overall quality of the engraved object and effectively lower the visual effect of an uneven brightness of traditional laser engravers.

Abstract: A method for adjusting the relative position of devices of a laser engraver. The method includes an outputting device of the laser engraver to forms a marked point on a non-working piece. Let the outputting device position the center of the marked point and record it. Then an image sensing device of the laser engraver is moved to the marked point and seeks the center of the marked point. Then, the position point that the outputting device is located is recorded after the outputting device moved according to the movement of the image sensing device. Finally, calculating the distance between the center recorded by the outputting device and the position point recorded after the outputting device moved to obtain the precise distance between the image sensing device and the outputting device.

Abstract: A method for adjusting the relative position of devices of a laser engraver. The method includes an outputting device of the laser engraver to forms a marked point on a non-working piece. Let the outputting device position the center of the marked point and record it. Then an image sensing device of the laser engraver is moved to the marked point and seeks the center of the marked point. Then, the position point that the outputting device is located is recorded after the outputting device moved according to the movement of the image sensing device. Finally, calculating the distance between the center recorded by the outputting device and the position point recorded after the outputting device moved to obtain the precise distance between the image sensing device and the outputting device.

Abstract: In an engraving method for a laser engraver, an engraving apparatus of the laser engraver performs an engraving for data of a transversal engraving line and then engraves for data of a transversal engraving line in a jumping mode to improve a banding phenomenon and enhance the engraving quality, further the engraving data points of each transversal engraving line can also be engraved in the jumping mode, so as to enhance the overall quality of the engraved object and effectively lower the visual effect of an uneven brightness of traditional laser engravers.

Abstract: A bicycle brake device comprises a rotating device, a rotating shaft and a pair of pintles. Two recesses are formed on the rotating device to receive the heads of the front and rear brake lines, respectively. The rotating device has two chambers defined by two corresponding flanges of the rotating device. The first and second pintles are on the corresponding chambers, respectively. Each pintle has a slot and a circular hole at each of a top end and a bottom end of the pintle. The bottom circular hole receives hollow cylinder post. A hollow screw which has a through hole passes through the bottom slot and the hollow cylinder post. The first and second brake control lines pass through the corresponding through holes, respectively. One end of the first or second brake control line is positioned by the positioning hole of the screw bolt. The screw bolt passes through a washer, a nut, and the through hole. The springs are disposed between the corresponding pintles and the rotor.

Abstract: A bicycle brake assembly comprises a main frame, a retaining ring, a rotor and a pair of pintles. A hollow shaft is on the main frame. The first, second and third lugs are on the main frame. Each lug has a hole. The hollow shaft is inserted in the center hole of the hollow rotor. Two recesses are formed on the rotor to receive the heads of the front and rear brake lines. The rotor has two chambers defined by the flanges at the opposite sides of the rotor. The first and second pintles are disposed on the corresponding chambers, respectively. Each pintle has a slot and a circular hole at each end of the pintle, respectively. The bottom circular hole receives a hollow cylinder post. A hollow screw which has a through hole passes through the bottom slot and the hollow cylinder post. One end of the first or second brake control line is positioned by the positioning hole of the screw bolt. The screw bolt passes through a washer, a nut, and the through hole.

Abstract: A crosslinked pressure-sensitive high shear adhesive is provided which is comprised of:(a) an acrylate terpolymer comprised of(i) at least one alkyl acrylate wherein the alkyl group has at least 5 carbon atoms and wherein a major portion of the alkyls have an alkyl group having from 5 to 12 carbon atoms;(ii) a second alkyl acrylate wherein the alkyl group has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms;(iii) at least one copolymerizable monoethylenically monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and itaconic acid; and(b) an amine formaldehyde condensate, in an amount of from about 0.8 to 10 percent by weight of the terpolymer.The pressure sensitive adhesive is particularly useful when it is combined with a reinforcing web and a reinforcing filler and applied to a carrier to form an adhesive tape. The adhesive is particularly useful in adhering the edges of a heat-recoverable sheet to one another to secure the closure during the closure process.

Abstract: A heat-recoverable closure with a crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided. The closure member is comprised of a heat-recoverable sheet and a layer of crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive, which maintains the closure of the closure member having the recovery process. The combination of a high surface energy heat-recoverable sheet and the crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive yield an article having excellent performance as a closure member.

Abstract: A method of transferring, encapsulating, and fixing dried liquid toner images in electrography is provided. Stable, abrasion-resistant articles exhibiting continuous tone and transmission optical densities within the range of 0 to 4.0 are disclosed.