Abstract: A transient-voltage-suppression protection device and a manufacturing process therefor, and an electronic product. The transient-voltage-suppression protection device includes a substrate, a first trap, a second trap, a first injection region, and a second injection region, where the first trap and the second trap are sequentially arranged on the substrate from left to right at an interval, have a same doping type that is opposite to a doping type of the substrate, and are respectively provided with the first injection region and the second injection region with opposite doping types. The electronic product includes the transient-voltage-suppression protection device. In the solutions described, protection can be triggered and started at a lower voltage; the capacitance is small, and the manufacturing process is simple.

Abstract: A water-based paint includes a fine powder composition which includes fine powdery clay minerals comprising pyrophyllite and sepiolite, a fine powdery thixotropy support agent containing hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and comprising first and second agents having 2 percent by weight aqueous solution viscosities at 20° C. of 2400 mPa·S to 4500 mPa·S and 64000 mPa·S to 90000 mPa·S, respectively, and a fine powdery inorganic porous material comprising diatomaceous earth and zeolite. A thixotropic index when the fine powder composition is dispersed and dissolved in water is 3.0 to 4.0. The thixotropy support agent includes 67 to 91 percent by weight of the first agent and 9 to 33 percent by weight of the second agent.

Abstract: An easy-to-peel eco-friendly adhesive tape includes a film substrate, an adhesive layer, and a first print layer. The film substrate has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface has a surface energy greater than 36 dyne/cm. The adhesive layer is disposed on the first surface of the film substrate, and extends from one lengthwise edge towards the lengthwise edge of the film substrate, and does not reach the other side of the film substrate. Therefore, the first surface of the film substrate close to the other side has no adhesive layer. The first print layer is disposed on the first surface of the film substrate in a printing manner, and the first print layer is disposed on the first surface of the film substrate without the adhesive layer, and forms a peeling part. The adhesive tape can be thoroughly separated from the cardboard box.

Abstract: A system for exchanging data between control or evaluation apparatuses and data- producing devices, such as tools, testing installations, calibrating installations or appliances for automatic identification is proposed, wherein the system comprises a control or evaluation apparatus and at least one network-capable module which can be connected or is connected to a data-producing device, wherein the control or evaluation apparatus and the network-capable module are designed to exchange data via a wireless data link, wherein, in a first operating mode, a communication protocol provided for exchanging data between the control or evaluation apparatus and the data-producing device is tunneled via the wireless data link.

Abstract: A modular system for creating a temporary plurality of individual living spaces, may include a plurality of anchors, where pairs of anchors create opposing sides of a personal space. A frame may be positioned between the pairs of anchors to create a bedding structure. The anchors may also provide storage space, lights, power source, among other features of a living area. A covering may be used between the pairs of anchors to separate the living space from the rest of the space to improve individual privacy.

Abstract: Fingerprint sensors include a plurality of optical sensor elements, a collimator filter disposed above the plurality of optical sensor elements, and a display disposed above the collimator filter, wherein the display is a fingerprint imaging light source. The collimator filter has a plurality of apertures, and the plurality of optical sensor elements is configured to receive light transmitted through one aperture of the plurality of apertures.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing mammalian cell populations that include a high proportion of pancreatic beta cells are described herein. Such cell populations are useful for treatment of diabetes. Also provided are materials and methods for the direct differentiation of stem cells, such as embryonic stem cells, into functional pancreatic beta cells. The disclosure provides the benefit of direct differentiation, which results in the production of functional pancreatic beta cells efficiently and at low cost.

Abstract: A modular system for creating a temporary plurality of individual living spaces, may include a plurality of anchors, where pairs of anchors create opposing sides of a personal space. A frame may be positioned between the pairs of anchors to create a bedding structure. The anchors may also provide storage space, lights, power source, among other features of a living area. A covering may be used between the pairs of anchors to separate the living space from the rest of the space to improve individual privacy.

Abstract: A solid object printing system includes: a print table for mounting a solid object to be subjected to printing; a detection unit for detecting a position and an orientation of the solid object mounted on the print table; a print data generation unit for generating print data corresponding to the solid object on a basis of a detection result of the position and the orientation of the solid object performed by the detection unit; a print unit for performing printing on the solid object by the print data generated by the print data generation unit; and a control unit for controlling the operations of the detection unit, the print data generation unit, and the print unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optical imaging are disclosed. An optical sensor includes: an image sensor array comprising a plurality of pixels; and a collimator filter disposed above the image sensor array, the collimator filter comprising a plurality of light collimating apertures and light blocking material, wherein multiple light collimating apertures of the plurality of light collimating apertures are disposed within a photosensitive area of one of the pixels in the plurality of pixels, and wherein the multiple light collimating apertures are disposed over different portions of the photosensitive area of the one of the pixels.

Abstract: A handheld biopsy punch pen assembly with a first sampling housing selectively removably couplable to a body of the assembly and having a skin puncturing assembly disposed therein that includes a distal tip and with at least one blade member disposed thereon. The assembly includes a spring-loaded pen assembly operably configured to have a loaded position with the distal tip of the skin puncturing assembly recessed, a sampling position with the distal tip projecting outwardly away from the lower end of the first sampling housing for sampling of a user's skin and with the distal end the plunger member directly coupled to the skin puncturing assembly, and a retracted position with the distal tip projecting outwardly away from, and disposed a length away from, the lower end of the first sampling housing and with the distal end the plunger member uncoupled to the skin puncturing assembly.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating an individual for a disease (e.g., an autoimmune disease or a cancer) using an active agent which affects metabolism of ?-ketoglutarate (?-KG) and/or 2-hydroxyglutarate (2-HG) in differentiating T cells. In some embodiments, a Got1 inhibitor is used to generate a population of T cells enriched in peripheral regulatory T (iTreg) cells, which population enriched in iTreg cells may find use in treating an autoimmune disease. In some embodiments, a TCA cycle-associated metabolite, or a derivative thereof, is used to generate a population of T cells in enriched in IL-17- and IL-17F-producing CD4 T (TH17) cells, which population enriched in TH17 cells may find use in treating a cancer.

Abstract: An auto-lock assembly for a telescoping mast having a plurality of telescoping tube sections configurable between a retracted position and an extended position is disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein is a telescoping mast, which includes a plurality of telescoping mast sections including a base tube, an intermediate tube, and an end tube, the intermediate and end tube adapted to be telescopically received in the base tube, a base auto-lock having a collar for mounting to the base tube, and an intermediate auto-lock having a collar for mounting to the intermediate tube. Further disclosed herein is an auto-lock for use with a telescoping mast having a plurality of tube sections.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for reactivating latent immunodeficiency virus and/or reducing transcription of HIV integrated into the genome of an HIV-infected cell. The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating an immunodeficiency virus infection.

Abstract: A setting torque tool to tighten a screw or a similar fastener to a target torque is disclosed. The torque tool comprises a main body with a housing and a drive shaft, which is firmly attached to the housing to transfer a torque. The drive shaft has a connection area, to which a drive can be connected. An adapter for an operating tool rotates together with the housing and the drive shaft to transfer the torque, Sensor measure and evaluate the torque transferred. A release mechanism, which is arranged in the housing, releases the torque tool upon reaching a target torque.

Abstract: An inverted telescoping mast configured to be mounted to a ceiling or other structure within a building for supporting a payload at a range of heights within the building. The mast can include cable management for routing of cables external the mast for supplying/exchanging power, control signals, data etc. to the payload. An internal spring retains the mast in the retracted position. A tension control system restricts extension and/or retraction of the mast when actuating cable tension is above or below respective tension thresholds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for optical sensing, comprising: a display comprising a transparent substrate and a plurality of light emitters disposed above the transparent substrate; a transparent cover layer disposed above the display, wherein a top surface of the transparent cover layer provides an input surface for sensing an input object; and, an angled filter disposed below the transparent substrate of the display, wherein the angled filter is configured to allow light within a tolerance angle of an acceptance angle to pass through the angled filter, wherein the acceptance angle is centered around a non-zero angle relative to a normal of the input surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optical imaging are disclosed. An optical sensor includes: an image sensor array comprising a plurality of pixels; and a collimator filter disposed above the image sensor array, the collimator filter comprising a plurality of light collimating apertures and light blocking material, wherein multiple light collimating apertures of the plurality of light collimating apertures are disposed within a photosensitive area of one of the pixels in the plurality of pixels, and wherein the multiple light collimating apertures are disposed over different portions of the photosensitive area of the one of the pixels.

Abstract: A release mechanism for an electronically triggered torque tool to tighten a screw or a similar fastener triggers at a target torque. The release mechanism comprises a drive body and a main body, which rotate around a common axis to transfer a torque. A locking mechanism couples the drive body and the main body to transfer a torque. Measuring and evaluating means to measure and evaluate the torque transferred are provided, whereby a signaling device activates the locking mechanism to decouple the drive body from the main body upon reaching a target torque.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices, methods, kits, and compositions for in vitro generation of three-dimensional micro-tissues that are accurate models of heart, skeletal muscle, neuronal, and other tissues.