Abstract: A method for inducing differentiation of ES cells into cardiomyocytes, which comprises contacting the ES cells with an agonist for G-CSF receptor.

Abstract: A surf perch may be configured to receive a surfboard and permits a user to insert a surfboard therein, allowing him or her to sit/float in an anchored position in the water while he or she awaits a satisfactory wave. The perch may include an octagonal hole disposed vertically therethrough, which creates a mooring system and controls the angle of the anchor line relative to that of the surf perch. Additionally, the surf perch may also include a backrest assembly, with a backrest being capable to rotate upward. Also, the surf perch may be equipped with leg protection chaps surrounding the portion of the user's legs that hang into the water.

Abstract: A process of making a base of a shock-absorbing front fork for a bicycle, includes the steps of winding pre-pregs around an upper section of each of two cured straight tubes to form a bridge having a foamed core therein, and placing the two straight tubes and the bridge in a mold and heating the mold for curing the bridge such that the bridge and the straight tubes are connected integrally.

Abstract: A bread baking support for a baking appliance, the support having at least one mold of elongated shape having a substantially semicircular cross-section. The longitudinal edges of the support have substantially vertical walls.

Abstract: A pre-molded support mount of lead frame-type for an LED light module includes an insulative substrate and a lead frame embodied inside the insulative substrate and provided with a positive electrical contact and a negative electrical contact, which are exposed out of the insulative substrate. A plurality of LED chips can be mounted on the pre-molded support mount and electrically connected in series or in parallel through the lead frame. The pre-molded support mount has the advantage of being capable of simplifying manufacturing process and saving manufacturing costs in production of the LED light module.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution.

Abstract: In a corrugating machine and a method of producing corrugated cardboard, provision is made for a marking device by means of which a color mark is applied by rubbing off a solid coloring agent, the color mark being detected by means of a detection device in order to easily and precisely mark and cut out joining points. The applied and detected color mark enables a web length of a web of single-faced corrugated cardboard in a storage device to be determined, thus allowing an electronic control device to operate a cross-cutting device in an easy and precise manner.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of a sphingoid-polyalkylamine conjugate comprising a sphingoid backbone carrying, via a carbamoyl bond, at least one polyalkylamine chains as a capturing agent of nucleic acid molecules. The present invention also provides the use of the sphingoid polyalkylamine conjugate for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the delivery of a nucleic acid molecule into a target cell. In a further aspect the invention provides a method for transfecting a nucleic acid into a target cell, the method comprises contacting said target cell with the sphingoid-polyalkylamine conjugate associated with a nucleic acid molecule, thereby transfecting said target cell with said nucleic acid molecule. Other aspects of the invention concern pharmaceutical compositions comprising said conjugate, therapeutic methods as well as kits, making use of the said conjugate. A preferred conjugate according to the invention is N-palmitoyl D-erythrosphingosyl-1-carbamoyl spermine.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article tracking and control system that records articles when they are entered into or removed from a case. Each article is tagged with an RFID tag and is identified individually by the system. The system comprises: wireless identification device attached to each article; a case for containing the tagged articles; an antenna mounted close to the cover of the case so that the antenna is able to read the tagged articles entering or being removed from the case, while tagged articles inside the case are not detected by the antenna; processing means for tracking each entry and removal of a tagged article into or out of the case; and means for visualizing reports and/or alerts regarding the status of tagged articles inside the case.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gem-difluoride glycoconjugated compound with formula (I): where R represents II or a benzyl, acetyl, benzoyl alkyl group, R1 and R2 may be identical or different and represent H or an alkyl, benzyl, benzoyl, acetyl, pivaloyl, trialkylsilyl, tertiobutyldiphenylsilyl protective group or an acetal group of the CR?R? type, where R? and R? may be identical or different and represent H or an alkyl, aryl, benzyl or thiophene group, R3 represents H or an alkyl, benzyl, benzoyl, acetyl, pivaloyl, trialkylsilyl or tertiobutyldiphenylsilyl protective group, R4 represents OR?, NGR?GR?, N3, or a phthalimide, where R? represents H or an alkyl, benzyl, benzoyl, acetyl, pivaloyl, trialkylsilyl or tertiobutyldiphenylsilyl protective group, GR? and GR? may be identical or different and represent II or an alkyl, benzyl, benzoyl, acetyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, allyloxycarbonyl or benzyloxycarbonyl group, R5 represents a free or protected hydroxyl group or a halogen, R6 represents H or an alkyl, acetyl, benz

Abstract: A method for separating a semiconductor wafer into chips includes the steps of sandwiching a soluble spacer between a wafer and a substrate to form a laminate, etching the wafer into a plurality of chips attached on the spacer, positioning the laminate in a chamber of an apparatus in a way that the etched wafer faces a stage of the apparatus, and introducing a solvent into the chamber to dissolve the soluble spacer so as to facilitate the chips to be supported on the stage.

Abstract: An cable drive device (10) having a motor (M), a speed reducer (G), a nut member (26) connected to the speed reducer, a rod (32) screwed to the nut member (26) and guided by a guide member (34) so as not to rotate, a control cable (15) composed of an inner cable (45) connected to the rod and a guide tube (49) for guiding the inner cable, a sensor for detecting the amount of operation of the cable based on the amount of rotation of the speed reducer (G), and a load sensor (17) for detecting a load applied to the cable. An electric brake device can be obtained by connecting the control cable and a brake mechanism of the cable drive device (10).

Abstract: A cap for a MEMS package includes a main body having a bottom surface, a top surface, a plurality of accommodations recessed from the bottom surface towards the top surface, and a plurality of slots recessed from the top surface towards the bottom surface in a way that the top surface is defined into a plurality of regions corresponding to the accommodations respectively. After completion of the MEMS package, the package can be cut along the slots into a plurality of MEMS package units, such that the cutting work can be done quickly and the cutting burrs can be minimized.

Abstract: Hairstyling appliance comprising a grasping means (2), a body (3) for winding a lock of hair around its longitudinal axis, the winding body containing an electric heating element and comprising an external hair-winding surface (5) extending along substantially its entire length, a clip (7) for hooking the lock of hair onto the winding body (3) and an electric motor for driving the winding body in rotation around its longitudinal axis. According to the invention, it includes at least one heating plate (9, 10) disposed facing the external surface (5) of the winding body (3), which plate is movably mounted with respect to the winding body so as to exert pressure on the lock of hair.

Abstract: A refractory ceramic material possessing a solidus temperature between 2500° C. and 2800° C., having a compactness greater than 85%, and a microstructure such that the material is composite of: (a) hafnium dioxide HfO2 grains having a monoclinic structure (1); (b) hafnium dioxide HfO2 grains having a cubic structure (2) which is stabilized by yttrium oxide Y2O3, the yttrium oxide Y2O3 representing 0.5 mol % to 8 mol % relative to the total number of moles of hafnium dioxide HfO2; (c) closed pores (3); (d) non-interconnected open pores. The process of manufacturing the material and a structural part incorporating the material are also set forth.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a cushion plate mounted on upper and lower seat springs, a seat cushion provided on a front side of the cushion plate, an auxiliary plate provided between the seat cushion and the cushion plate for pushing out the seat cushion forward. The cushion plate includes an upper plate located higher than the lower seat spring and a lower plate located lower than the lower seat spring. The lower plate has such elastic force that when the lower plate receives, through the seat back cushion, pressure from a person properly seated on the seat, the lower plate can move backward by a greater distance than the distance of rearward movement of the lower seat spring.

Abstract: The present invention provides mobile terminals with various types of services such as electronic commerce service, music delivery service, and position information service. User applications required for the electronic commerce service, music delivery service, and position information service are respectively configured as service objects each having a server facility, and further a local gateway is provided, whereby various types of services can be used through a browser.

Abstract: A halved sliding bearing is provided, two of which are paired into a cylindrical shape. The halved sliding bearing includes a steel back metal, and a bearing alloy layer, which serves as a sliding surface, on the inside of the steel back metal. A coat layer of Bi or a Bi-based alloy is formed on the outside back surface of the steel back metal. Preferably, the coat layer consists of 1 to 30 mass % of one or more of Sn, Pb, In, Ag and Cu and the balance being Bi and inevitable impurities.

Abstract: A device for supplying an internal combustion engine (1), comprising a carburettor (72) and an air filter (71) installed on an air intake line (70), through which the air filtered by the filter (71) is conveyed into the carburettor (72), and an anti-backflow element (8) located in series on the air intake line (70) between the carburettor (72) and the air filter (71), in which the anti-backflow element (8) exhibits an external casing (80) comprising a perimetral band (81) including at least a portion substantially circular in development closed by two side walls (82, 83), such as to internally define at least a compartment (84) in communication with the carburettor (72) through a duct (85) opening in the perimetral band (81) and developing tangentially relative to the circularly developing portion, the compartment (84) also in communication with the air filter (71) through a first duct (86) opening in one of the side walls (82, 83).

Abstract: In conjunction with a wiring in a house carrying data network signal, a modular outlet (100) includes a base module (100a) and interface module (100b). The base module connects to the wiring and is attached to the surface of a building. The interface module provides a data unit connection. The interface module is mechanically attached to the base module and electrically connected thereto. The wiring may also carry basic service signal such as telephone, electrical power and cable television (CATV). In such a case, the outlet provides the relevant connectivity either as part of the base module or as part of the interface module. Both proprietary and industry standard interfaces can be used to interconnect the module. Furthermore, a standard computer expansion card (such as PCI, PCMCIA and alike) may be used as interface module.