Abstract: A card connector for receiving an electrical card therein includes an insulating housing, a plurality of electrical contacts, a plastic sheet, a shielding shell and a heat activated film. The insulating housing has a bottom wall, a rear wall and two side walls which together form an inserting chamber. The electrical contacts are fixed in the bottom wall of the insulating housing. The plastic sheet is pasted on a bottom of the insulating housing. The shielding shell covers on the insulating housing. The heat activated film is welded between the shielding shell and the rear wall and the side walls of the insulating housing.

Abstract: A method for physiological signal analysis and its system and a computer program product storing a physiological signal analysis program are provided. Physiological signals of a subject are collected for a user to provide a detection opinion for the physiological signals in order to generate syndrome recognition parameters and syndrome weight parameters such that the collected physiological signals are analyzed and determined. The invention performs detection determination by means of combining the physiological signals of the subject and referencing to an analysis opinion from the user. Therefore, an output detection result may be believed by both doctors and patients with effectively improved accuracy of analysis result to improve the efficiency of the user in diagnosis and treatment.

Abstract: Reducing inflammatory pain in a subject having or being suspected of having an inflammatory pain using an IL-20 antagonist, which can be an antibody that blocks a signaling pathway mediated by IL-20. Such antibodies include anti-IL-20 antibodies and anti-IL-20R antibodies that specifically block the IL-20 signaling pathway.

Abstract: Uses of depolymerized hyaluronan (e.g., prepared by sonicating high molecular weight hyaluronan such as naturally-occurring hyaluronan) or anti-Hyal-2 antibody in cancer treatment. Also described herein are methods for preparing depolymerized and crosslinked hyaluronan by sonication and the hyaluronan composition thus obtained.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hydrogen storage device includes the steps: (1) mix metal powder, backbone binder and wetting agent to make a canister shell feedstock; (2) mix metal powder, salts, backbone binder and wetting agent to make a porous structure feedstock; (3) feed the canister shell feedstock in an injection molding machine to form a green part of canister shell; (4) feed the porous structure feedstock in the green part of canister shell to form a green part of porous structure integral with the green part of canister shell by injection molding; (5) dissolve the salts out of the green part of porous structure to form pores; (6) remove the wetting agent from the green parts of canister shell and porous structure; (7) remove the backbone binder from the green parts of canister shell and porous structure to form the hydrogen storage device.

Abstract: An all-electric spin field effect transistor is disclosed, which includes an injection node, injecting an electron in a first spin direction; a detection node, detecting the electron in the first spin direction; and a gate, disposed between the injection node and the detection node such that the electron changes from the first spin direction to a second spin direction by carrying out precession; if the second spin direction is parallel to the first spin direction, the electron is able to pass through the detection node; if the second spin direction is antiparallel to the first spin direction, the electron is unable to pass through the detection node.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an escape device, involving a tube, a rail member, and a sliding unit. The tube, extending along a longitudinal direction, is provided with an exit end and intermittently with a plurality of escape openings. The rail member includes a plurality of sliding tracks sequentially connected to one another, wherein the neighboring sliding tracks are connected to each other by associating a relatively wide first end with a relatively narrow second end, the second end facing the exit end of the tube. The sliding unit comprises a deformable member which is adapted to slide on the rail member and configured to be pressed against by the second ends of the sliding tracks such that a slide resistance is generated to reduce sliding velocity. Therefore, the effects for the reduction of descending velocity as well as rapid and safe escape are achieved.

Abstract: Reducing liver fibrosis in a subject having or being suspected of having a liver disease using an IL-20 antagonist, which can be an antibody that blocks a signaling pathway mediated by IL-20. Such antibodies include anti-IL-20 antibodies and anti-IL-20R antibodies that specifically block the IL-20 signaling pathway.

Abstract: A replaceable arm structure for spectacles comprises a joint unit disposed between a frame and an arm. A front end of the joint unit is pivotally connected to the frame, and a rear end of the joint unit forms a horizontal spindle perpendicularly connected to a radial locating shaft. A horizontal axial hole and an axial cutout slot communicating with a radial locating slot perpendicularly are formed on a front end of the arm. The rear end of the joint unit is pivotally connected to the arm by fitting the horizontal spindle with the horizontal axial hole. The rear end of the joint unit and the arm are fixed together by fitting the radial locating shaft with the radial locating slot.

Abstract: Battery equalization circuits for series charging/discharging and controlling methods thereof are provided. The provided circuit includes a set of series-connected batteries, a switching converter and a magnetic element coupled balance circuit including a magnetic element coupled to the switching converter, wherein the magnetic element takes a branch current from the switching converter to the series-connected batteries so as to cause the set of series-connected batteries to reach a balance.

Abstract: A hand tool with a latch structure includes a main body (10) and a latch unit (20) coupled to the main body (10), and the latch unit (20) includes a rod body (21) and an elastic element (22). The rod body (21) has a center hole (211) formed in an axial direction parallel to the rod body (21) and a through hole (213) formed in an axial direction perpendicular to the rod body (21) and communicated with the center hole (211). The elastic element (22) has a circular plate (221) and a tongue (222) formed by bending from an end of circular plate (221), and the circular plate (221) is clamped outside the rod body (21), and the tongue (222) passes through the through hole (213) into the center hole (211) to achieve the effects of an easy installation and a secured latch.

Abstract: A gas sterilization apparatus comprises a housing with a sterilizing unit and a power device. An ozone generator and an air purifying device are provided in the housing. The power device is operated to allow air to pass through the ozone generator and flow into the sterilizing unit so as to perform sterilization. After being sterilized, the air in the sterilizing unit can be drained via the purification of the air purifying device. The gas sterilization apparatus can sterilize the air by use of ozone, thus it is applicable for articles and materials which can be sufficiently soaked by ozone to achieve the sterilization effect, and it can reduce the denaturation of biological materials, so it has wide application. The gas sterilization apparatus can sterilize the articles and materials in simple and convenient ways for user, so it is beneficial to use in the industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic nanoparticle for tumor therapy, comprising: a magnetic core; a shell encapsulating a surface of the magnetic core, wherein the shell is made of a polymer with carboxylic groups; a poly-nucleotide chain connected to a surface of the shell; an anti-tumor drug connected to the poly-nucleotide chain, wherein the anti-tumor drug comprises at least one functional group, and each of the functional group is independently a pyrimidine group or a purine group; and an antibody connected to the shell, wherein the antibody identifies a target tumor. In addition, the present invention further provides a method for manufacturing the magnetic nanoparticles for tumor therapy and a pharmaceutical composition containing the magnetic nanoparticles. Accordingly, the magnetic nanoparticle for tumor therapy of the present invention can achieve effective treatment of tumor by synergistic effects between hyperthermia and targeted chemotherapy.

Abstract: A hand rehabilitation device includes a base having an arm support. A first actuator is mounted to the base and includes a first output end. A second actuator is connected to the first output end of the first actuator and includes a second output end. A handle is connected to the second output end. One of the first and second output ends rotates about an axis. The other of the first and second output ends reciprocates in a direction.

Abstract: A method and an optical system for evaluating the spatial distribution of the concentrations of components in tissue are disclosed. The novel detecting probe included in the optical system comprises plural optical fiber sets, each optical fiber set respectively comprises at least one source optical fiber and at least one detector optical fiber, the source optical fiber connects with the multi-wavelength light source, the source optical fiber delivers light from the multi-wavelength light source onto a tested tissue; and the angle between one optical fiber set and another optical fiber set is greater than 0° and less than and not equal to 180°. Through the optical system of the present invention, the spatial distribution of the concentrations of components such as water, hemoglobin, melanin, lipid, and collagen in the tested tissue can be derived by an equation (I) defined in the present specification.

Abstract: The automatic and manual electrical gear shifting apparatus includes a manual electrical gear shifting unit, for detecting a driving status and transmitting a sensing signal; a control unit, coupled to the sensing unit and the manual electrical gear shifting unit, and also coupled to a driving shift device and a mid-power motor, and a shift correction unit being coupled between the driving shift device and the control unit. The control unit resets the driving shift device to a start shift when the electric vehicle stops and if the transmission of an electric vehicle is an internal transmission. If the transmission of the electric vehicle is an external transmission and the shift of the driving shift device is set to a high gear, the control unit automatically increases the electrically assisted power of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A game joystick adapted for being operated by optical finger navigator includes a body, a main circuit board assembled inside the body, at least one operation interface mounted in the top of the body and exposed through a top face of the body to be substantially flush with the top face of the body, and at least one detective control unit mounted on the main circuit board inside the body and electrically connected to the main circuit board. The operation interface is located over the detective control unit. The detective control unit emits light to the bottom of the operation interface and further captures fingerprint information through the operation interface under the action of the light while moving a finger on the operation interface. The fingerprint information is further processed and converted into operation commands by the detective control unit and then the operation commands are sent out.

Abstract: An adapter includes a first electrical connector structure having a first terminal, a second electrical connector structure connected with the first electrical connector structure and having a second terminal electrically connected with the first terminal, a first metallic sleeve with substantial U-shape, and a second metallic sleeve with substantial U-shape. The first metallic sleeve and the second metallic sleeve are covered to a junction of the first electrical connector structure and the second electrical connector structure from two opposite sides of the first electrical connector structure and the second electrical connector structure and then engaged with each other to fix the first electrical connector structure and the second electrical connector structure together.

Abstract: Nanoparticles are used as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Each of the nanoparticles includes a metal alloy core and a plurality of hydrophilic molecules covalently bound to the surface of the metal alloy core. Also disclosed is a method for using the contrast agent.

Abstract: A light-mixing flashlight has a body, three light-emitting diodes, three first reflectors, and three second reflectors. The body has a mounting surface formed in the body, a body opening opposite to the mounting surface, and three light recesses formed in an interior of the body. The light-emitting diodes are mounted in the light recesses, and are respectively a red light, a green light, and a blue light light-emitting diode. The first reflectors are formed as parabolic mirrors and are respectively mounted in the light recesses via a working angle. An opening of each first reflector faces toward the corresponding light-emitting diode. The second reflectors are formed as spherical mirrors, are mounted on the mounting surface, and respectively correspond in position to the first reflectors. Therefore, the light-mixing flashlight has an improved emitting efficiency.