Abstract: Mutants of streptokinase in which one or more amino acid residues in the region of Pro58-Lys59-Ser60-Lys61 were replaced by other amino acids become better fibrinolytic agents. The mutants are resistant to the hydrolytic inactivation by plasmin and are more efficient in inducing fibrinolysis of plasma clots.

Abstract: A new type of centrifuge tube convenient for separation after density gradients centrifugation is invented. The inner bottom of the centrifuge tube is in a funnel shape, and an orifice is located at the narrowest place of the funnel neck. The orifice connects to a small tube, which is built inside the centrifuge tube wall and spanning the entire length of the centrifuge tube. The centrifuge tube can be used either as a centrifuge tube or a separation funnel. Such a tube not only saves time but also improves the efficiency of separation after density gradients centrifugation, because the built-in small tube is capable of performing separation by means of siphonic effect.

Abstract: A satellite RNA was found to be naturally associated with bamboo mosaic virus (BaMV-V) isolated from infected Bambusa vulgaris McClure. Nucleotide sequence revealed that this satellite RNA genome contains 836 nucleotides and encodes a 20 kDa protein. Infectious transcripts have been generated from full length cDNA downstream T7 RNA polymerase promoter. Precise replacement of open reading frame (ORF) of cDNA of satellite RNA with sequence encoding bacterial CAT (chloramphenicol acetyltransferase) resulted in high level expression of CAT in infected dicotyledon plants, Chenopodium quinoa and tobacco (Nicotiana benthamiana) in the presence of baMV genomic RNA. Thus, this satellite system is potentially useful as a satellite-based plant expression vector.

Abstract: An improved SRAM cell having ultra-high density and methods for fabrication are described. Each SRAM cell, according to the present invention, has its own buried structure, including word lines (i.e., gate regions) and bit lines (i.e., source/drain regions), thus increasing the cell ratio of channel width of cell transistor to that of pass transistor to keep the data stored in the cell transistor more stable without increasing the area per cell. In addition, according to the present invention, the field isolation between active regions is not field oxide but blankly ion-implanted silicon substrate. Therefore, SRAM cells can be densely integrated due to the absence of bird's beak encroachment. Since the present invention has more planar topography than the prior art, it is easily adapted to the VLSI process, which is always restricted by the limit of resolution of photolithography, thus increasing the degree of integration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power supply system which can provide a dual air flow control and heat reduction in an electronic device having a regular fan. The power supply system has an additional backup fan operating independently from the regular fan and further comprises a thermal control circuit comprising a solid state temperature sensor for detecting ambient temperature changes inside the electronic device and a fan power drive electrically connected to the solid state temperature sensor as well as to the backup fan to turn on or off the backup fan in response to ambient temperature changes. The power supply system also comprises a pair of resistors connected respectively to the solid state temperature sensor to set a low and a high trigger temperatures based that the backup fan is able to make a proper response to ambient temperature changes provided, however, that the high trigger temperature shall be higher than the low trigger temperature.

Abstract: A new design of therapeutic traction modality with closed loop traction force control based on EMG signals from selected muscle is developed for rehabilitation. This modality includes main traction controller, a high signal-to-noise ratio EMG scanning and processing units, A/D and D/A computer interface hardware, on-line self-adjusted traction force actuating unit, biofeedback control software, and audio/visual alarms. This new traction modality provide a breakthrough milestone for the open loop control architecture of conventional motorized traction machine. The kernel of this invented modality is to adaptively adjusting traction force based on real time detected EMG signals to ensure the safety, comfort, and effectiveness of traction therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf training device capable of forming a two-dimensional, single planar and total symmetrical optical sensor net for detecting movement of a golf ball. The device comprises a square frame which has a signal producing means holding part on the first horizontal and the first vertical sides of the frame and a signal detecting means holding part on the second horizontal and the second vertical sides of the frame. On the signal producing means holding part, a light signal producing means including a light signal emitting means is installed to generate a two-dimensional, single planar optical path net. A light signal detecting means is spatially arranged in the opposite sides of the frame in accordance with the light emitting means to form a totally symmetrical optical sensor net for detecting the light signals from the light signal producing means.

Abstract: An electrical connector (50) includes an insulative housing (52) defining a central opening (58) having a plurality of passageways (60) on two side for receiving a plurality of corresponding contacts (62) therein. A shield (74) is attached to the front surface (67) of the housing (52). A pair of L-shaped brackets (64) are formed adjacent two opposite ends of the housing (52) each having a horizontal slot (66) on the underside for securely receiving a corresponding mounting boardlock (90) therein. The boardlock (90) includes a horizontal portion (92), an engaging section (94) upward extending at the front end, and a pair of mounting legs (96) downward extending at the rear end. A securement tab (98) is positioned at the tip of the rear end of the boardlock (90).