Abstract: A telescoping mast assembly having a mast axis and comprising a plurality of telescoping mast sections having axially opposite ends and being axially slidable relative to one another along the mast axis between retracted and extended positions, the telescoping mast sections including a base tube adapted to be fixed to a support surface and an innermost telescoping section, and wherein the innermost telescoping section supports a cylindrical nest lock platform assembly adapted to cover an axial end of the base tube when the mast assembly is in the retracted position, wherein each telescoping mast section includes an internal collar and a cylindrical body and the nest lock platform assembly includes a payload platform and one or more wedges that mate with corresponding notches in the internal collar.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are described herein for inducing reprogramming of non-pluripotent cells across lineage and differentiation boundaries to generate endodermal progenitor cells and hepatocytes. Compositions and methods for expansion of endodermal progenitor cells without loss of phenotype are also described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds including but not limited to of any one of formulas Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb, and IV to VI, VIIa, VIIb, VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIIc as described herein and their tautomers and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, compositions, and methods of uses thereof.

Abstract: A telescoping mast assembly having a mast axis and comprising a plurality of telescoping mast sections having axially opposite ends and being axially slidable relative to one another along the mast axis between retracted and extended positions, the telescoping mast sections including a base tube adapted to be fixed to a support surface and an innermost telescoping section, and wherein the innermost telescoping section supports a cylindrical nest lock platform assembly adapted to cover an axial end of the base tube when the mast assembly is in the retracted position, wherein each telescoping mast section includes an internal collar and a cylindrical body and the nest lock platform assembly includes a payload platform and one or more wedges that mate with corresponding notches in the internal collar.

Abstract: An image inspection method may include sampling a continuous digital image signal by dividing the signal by less than or equal to 20 msec; extracting a high-frequency component from the sampled signal; and detecting an error occurred in an image on the basis of the extracted high-frequency component.

Abstract: A display apparatus (100) comprising a display screen (110) and a backlight assembly (120) is provided. The backlight assembly (120) comprises a distributed light source (122, 124) and a light guide plate (126) having at least two lateral edges. The light guide plate (126) and the distributed light source (122, 124) are arranged such that the light emitted by the distributed light source (122, 124) is edge-coupled into the light guide plate (126) for being forward projected onto the display screen (110) to illuminate the display screen (110) from back. The distributed light source (122, 124) is mounted on a heat sink structure (130). The heat sink structure (130) comprises a plurality of spaced-apart heat dissipating plates (136). Each heat dissipating plate (136) functions as a heat dissipation fin, is in thermal communication with the distributed light source (122, 124) and spans between the two lateral edges of the light guide plate (126).

Abstract: A ratcheting tool comprises a drive housing provided with a housing cover and an actuating lever. A drive is arranged in the drive housing, wherein the drive comprises a rotary part with toothing rotatably supported in the drive housing. A connector serves for receiving plug-on or plug-in tools. A locking pawl is pivotally arranged in the drive housing, wherein the locking pawl comprises a toothing which engages the toothing of the rotary part for transmitting torque in one direction of rotation. A switch sets the direction of rotation and the engagement of the toothing of the locking pawl into the toothing of the rotary part. A hinge connection connects the locking pawl to the switch, wherein the switch comprises a switching pin which is rotatably supported in the drive housing.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are described herein for inducing reprogramming of non-pluripotent cells across lineage and differentiation boundaries to generate endodermal progenitor cells and hepatocytes. Compositions and methods for expansion of endodermal progenitor cells without loss of phenotype are also described herein.

Abstract: A kind of three-dimensional seamless protective equipment is revealed. The protective equipment includes a wearable thing disposed with a plurality of buffer bodies and a fabric substrate is covered over the buffer bodies. The substrate is connected to a periphery of each buffer body and intervals between the buffer bodies by heating. A gap is formed between the buffer body and the substrate. By such design, the substrate has good extension so that users can move smoothly. Moreover, heat and swear from users' bodies are filtrated into the gap between the substrate and the buffer body through the fabric substrate and then to be exhausted through the wearable thing. Thus users feel more comfortable while wearing the protective equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a retainer ring for a chemical mechanical polishing device. Insert pins are coupled to an insert ring member. The insert ring member is thereafter disposed in a mold such that a space is defined around the insert ring member in the mold. Subsequently, molten shell material is injected into the mold to form a shell member. Thereby, the retainer ring is manufactured, having a structure such that the insert ring member is completely covered with the shell member.

Abstract: A mast assembly including a locking actuator for locking a cradle of the mast in position. The locking actuator includes a housing having a first lock pin extending in a first direction and a movable member supported by the housing having a second lock pin extending in a second direction opposite the first, the locking actuator being slideably mounted to the cradle for sliding movement along an axis parallel to an axis of extension/retraction of the locking actuator. When the locking actuator is extended the first and second lock pins are inserted into respective lock holes in a base member thereby locking the cradle against pivoting movement relative to the base member.

Abstract: A suction conveyor device, comprising a suction arrangement having a suction side on which low pressure is generated, continuously rotating flexible conveying means made of flexible flat material having holes, an inner side enabling the conveying means to move along the suction side, and an outer side for receiving flat items in the active area of the suction side, where the conveying means moves in the transporting direction, the suction arrangement and the conveyor means designed with a transport path width in the active range perpendicular to the transporting direction. The conveying means includes continuously circulating individual, single-piece, flexible conveying means, both lateral edges thereof extending in the transporting direction at a distance from each other being at least the same as the total width of the transport path such that the individual, single-piece flexible conveyor means extend over the total width of the transport path.

Abstract: Described herein is a safety restraint mechanism for a mast assembly. The safety restraint mechanism comprises a tension line attached to a lever and a winch mechanism such that operation of the winch mechanism translates a carriage assembly along the mast. A cam brake including an engagement profile at a first end thereon is pivotally attached to the lever at a second end. The cam brake is also pivotally attached to the carriage assembly such that the engagement profile pivots into a brake position or a free lift position relative to a tension force acting on the lever. The lever is pivotally attached to the second end and includes a kickstand. The engagement profile having a protruded portion to abut the tubes in a brake position and a relief portion to space the cam brake from the tubes in a free lift position.

Abstract: An automatic locking system is provided that is driven by the normal extension and retraction of the mast, reduces the inherent rotation and deflection of the mast due to clearances, and operates more smoothly and quietly than conventional locking systems. The locking system also fits reasonably within the existing footprint of a typical mechanical mast.

Abstract: An oscilloscope with touch control has a touch screen display unit and a waveform processing and sampling unit. The touch screen display unit is connected to the waveform processing and sampling unit and has a touch control module and a display module. The touch control module detects a touch gesture and converts the touch gesture into a set of waveform processing parameters. The waveform processing and sampling unit has at least one signal input port to receive at least one external signal to be tested, processes the signal to be tested into a corresponding waveform image, and outputs the waveform image to the display module. Accordingly, the touch screen display unit enables the operation and display of the waveform thereon and provides more space originally occupied by conventional knobs so that the display module can be enlarged or the oscilloscope can be miniaturized.