Abstract: The present invention relates to a precious metal leaching method by electrogenerated chlorine and its apparatus, more precisely, the electroleaching apparatus is composed of two reaction chambers at both sides (right and left) which is divided by central separation membrane; one of the reaction chamber is leaching chamber equipped with chlorine leaching-stable electrode for the electrogeneration of chlorine and stirrer for solution stirring and the other reaction chamber is reduction chamber equipped with electrode used for electrolytic recovery of some parts or entire compounds of leached precious metal, and the apparatus can additionally include separator/purifier for quick recovery of targeted precious metal, if necessary. The present invention provides a very simple leaching method and an apparatus thereof which has high leaching efficiency and enables the recovery of leached precious metal.

Abstract: A fault localization apparatus for an optical line in a wavelength division multiplexed passive optical network is disclosed. The apparatus can detect light loss and fault positions as a channel exhibiting an abnormal receiving state of signals received by each of the upstream receivers is checked, and a monitoring optical signal is used, in which the monitoring optical signal is generated as a pulse is inputted to a light source of the downstream transmitter corresponding to the channel showing such an abnormal receiving state. The apparatus according to the present invention can detect fault positions of optical lines between the central office and the remote nodes and between the remote nodes and the optical network units, since the light source of downstream channel in which faults occur is used as a monitoring light source. The apparatus according to the present invention can be cost-effectively implemented.

Abstract: Structural stress in a fatigue-prone region of a structure is determined and analyzed by using: i) the nodal forces and displacement values in the fatigue-prone region, or ii) equilibrium equivalent simple stress states consistent with elementary structural mechanics in the fatigue-prone region. Of course, it is contemplated that combinations, equivalents, or variations of the recited bases may alternatively be employed.

Abstract: The present invention provides thrombospondin, thyroglobulin and trfoil/PD monomer domains and multimers comprising the monomer domains are provided. Methods, compositions, libraries and cells that express one or more library member, along with kits and integrated systems, are also included in the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive material for non-substrate liquid crystal display. This photosensitive material includes photo-initiator selected from the free-radical type or cation type photo-initiator or mixture thereof, photosensitive polymerizable monomers or oligomers selected from the group consisting of double-bond compounds, compounds having epoxy functional group and mixtures thereof, and modifier selected from the group consisting of long-alkyl-chain functional group, silicone-alkyl compounds, double-bond compounds and mixtures thereof. The photosensitive material can surround liquid crystal display cell and separate from assisting substrates that a non-substrate liquid crystal cell surrounded by photosensitive material is acquired.

Abstract: It has been found that the polysaccharide isolated from a hot water extract of a Tremella mushroom without adding a chemical reagent has a novel effect of inhibiting melanin formation effects, so it can be used to lighten the spots on the skin when being applied to the skin. In addition, the Tremella polysaccharide of the present invention has excellent moisturizing effect.

Abstract: A fermention process is monitored by detecting ultrasound backscattered from the cells as a function of time. A transducer 46 is placed in a fermentor 30 and transmits ultrasound towards a reflecting surface 50. The transducer receives that portion of the ultrasound which reflects from the reflecting surface 50, as well as that portion of the ultrasound which backscatters from cells 34 between the transducer 46 and the reflecting surface 50. Signals from the transducer are conditioned and subsequently processed to provide output to a controller regarding the status of the fermentation process in real time. The backscattering measurements can be used to determine a growth phase transition, such as the transition between the logarithmic growth phase of the cells and their stationary phase.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a novel oncogene named MN or alternatively MN/CA IX. Abnormal expression of the MN gene is shown to signify oncogenesis, and diagnostic/prognostic methods for pre-neoplastic/neoplastic disease to detect or detect and quantitate such abnormal MN gene expression. Also disclosed are methods to treat pre-neoplastic/neoplastic disease involving the MN gene and protein, e.g., methods comprising the use of MN-specific antibodies, anti-idiotype antibodies thereto, and anti-anti-idiotype antibodies, and the use of MN antisense nucleic acids. Further disclosed are methods to identify and block MN binding site(s) and identify MN protein partners(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to humanized antibodies specific for HBV surface antigen pre-S1, which show binding affinity similar to mouse monoclonal antibody and which show remarkably reduced immunogenicity since they have less mouse-derived amino acid residues. Thus, the humanized antibodies of the present invention may be useful for the prevention of HBV infection and for the treatment of hepatitis B.

Abstract: The present red light-emitting device includes a substrate with a first window layer, a silicon dioxide layer positioned on the first window layer, a plurality of silicon nanocrystals distributed in the silicon dioxide layer, a second window layer, a transparent conductive layer and a first ohmic contact electrode positioned in sequence on the silicon dioxide layer, and a second ohmic contact electrode positioned on the bottom surface of the substrate. The present method forms a sub-stoichiometric silica (SiOx) layer on a substrate, wherein the numerical ratio (x) of oxygen atoms to silicon atoms is smaller than 2. A thermal treating process is then performed in an oxygen atmosphere to transform the SiOx layer into a silicon dioxide layer with a plurality of silicon nanocrystals distributed therein. The thickness of the silicon dioxide layer is between 1 and 10,000 nanometers, and the diameter of the silicon nanocrystal is between 3 and 5 nanometers.

Abstract: A multiplying digital to analog converter comprising a digital to analog converter having a plurality of capacitors coupled in parallel, applying first signals to the capacitors during a sampling period, and applying second signals to the capacitors during an amplifying period, and an amplifier including a first amplifier electrically coupled to the digital to analog converter; a second amplifier electrically coupled to the first amplifier; and a first switch electrically coupled between an input end and an output end of the second amplifier, being turned off during a sampling period, and being turned off during an amplifying period.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus of LED flat light signal display, which comprises at least one light emitting diode, a plurality of flat microlens and at least one microlens set. The light emitting diode acts as a light source for discharging light. The flat microlens comprises a plurality of concentric serrated rings for collimating and converging convergence received from the light source. The microlens set comprises at least one microlens unit with a specific geometric shape for receiving light transmitted from the flat microlens to produce a light spot identical to the specific geometric shape, and the micro unit has a lateral side on its external edge to be disposed next to another lateral side of another micro unit to define a geometric plane. The present invention can provide a maximum viewing area with a minimum quantity of LEDs while being applied in dot matrix LED signals or imaging devices, and also make the images produced by the device smoother to enhance the comfort of viewing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having the structure (and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof) wherein R0–R4, Z, X, A—B, D—E, G—J, and K—L are as defined herein, the synthesis thereof and the use of these compounds as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Action on the tested wafer 1 is rendered with X-ray beam 3 converging in a point located inside the wafer or under it. Determination of relative position of the interference maxima is performed for diffraction reflections from crystallographic planes having the form of {nKK}, where n is equal to H, K or L and differs for distinct crystallographic planes. Means 11 for beam shaping creates beam 3 simultaneously acting on multiple crystallographic planes. Detectors 13 receive diffracted radiation in the whole angular range containing the interference maxima corresponding to the reflections from the irradiated planes.

Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic pig having incorporated into its genome a HSP70 gene or fragment thereof, whereby the transgenic pig overexpresses HSP70. The transgenic pig of the invention can be used in the production of HSP in large quantities, as a xenograft source for transplantation and as an animal model close to human for illustrating the protective roles of HSP. Furthermore, the transgenic pig of the invention has a better meat quality and exhibits an increased growth rate and a reduced backfat thickness.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned among others with compounds of formula (1), the N-oxides, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts, the quaternary amines and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein Q is halo, C1-6 alkyl or C2-6 alkenyl; X is (a-2) with q and r being O and Z being O, S or SO; R1 is aryl; R2 is selected from formyl; C1-6alkyloxycarbonylalkyl; Het2; Het2C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylthio; C1-6alkyl optionally substituted with one or two substituents each independently selected from hydroxy, and halo; R3 is selected from formyl; C1-6alkyl optionally substituted with one or two C1-6alkyloxy; R4 is hydrogen, with HTV inhibiting properties

Abstract: A serial concatenated coder includes an outer coder and an inner coder. The outer coder irregularly repeats bits in a data block according to a degree profile and scrambles the repeated bits. The scrambled and repeated bits are input to an inner coder, which has a rate substantially close to one.

Abstract: It is an object to provide polypeptide compositions originating from silk protein which have not only excellent cell growth-promoting activity associated with undegraded silk fibroin and sericin, the fibroin H-chain and L-chain, or the a component of sericin, but also excellent touch, extensibility, and the like inherent in fibroin and sericin having a molecular weight not higher than 200,000.

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for assigning an Internet Protocol (IP) address using agents in a zero configuration network. The IP address assignment method involves: (a) receiving a registration request message of a user computer which contains a home agent IP address, and the ID and password of the user computer; (b) transmitting to the user computer an encoded address answer message which indicates permission of the address registration; and (c) setting up a network environment in the user computer by decoding the encoded address answer message. Problems of mobile IP extensibility and a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) authentication are solved by applying the concept of a mobile Internet protocol agent to the protocol in a zero configuration network.

Abstract: The invention teaches methods for treating tumors and tumor metastases in a mammal comprising administering, to a mammal in need of treatment, a therapeutic amount of an antagonist sufficient to inhibit angiogenesis in combination with a therapeutic amount of anti-tumor immunotherapeutic agent, such as a anti-tumor antigen antibody/cytokine fusion protein having a cytokine and a recombinant immunoglobulin polypeptide chain sufficient to elicit a cytokine-specific biological response.