Abstract: A low gloss thermoplastic composition suitable for making article having low gloss and a process for its preparation are disclosed. The composition contains (I) a resinous component that includes (a) a (co)polyalkyl (meth)acrylate rubber characterized that it contains no grafted phase, (b) a poly(vinyl aromatic-co-nitrile)-grafted (co)polyalkyl (meth)acrylate rubber, and (c) a poly(vinylaromatic-co-nitrile), and (II)a gloss-reducing agent that is the reaction product of (d) a compound having two or more maleic anhydride groups per molecule, and (e) a compound having two or more terminal primary amine groups per molecule, with the proviso that the total of the maleic anhydride groups per molecule and the terminal primary amine functional groups per molecule is greater than 4.

Abstract: A spindle motor inclination angle adjusting mechanism for an optical disk device includes two adjusting mechanisms to provide two rotational freedom for the base dock of the spindle motor to adjust the inclination angle of the spindle motor. The first adjusting mechanism has three support points that are not on the same straight line to support the base dock. Two of the support points are fixed and the third support point is movable relative to the other two support points to change the inclination angle of the base dock of the spindle motor. The second adjusting mechanism is a rotary element for carrying the first adjusting mechanism and driving the first adjusting mechanism to rotate and change the direction of the inclination angle of the base dock to adjust the spindle motor inclination angle.

Abstract: An optical disk control mechanism comprising an electric motor, a transmission component, a limiting switch and a sliding plate. The transmission component rotates when driven by the electric motor. The transmission component includes a first timing element and a second timing element. The limiting switch has a first electrode head and a second electrode head. The first timing element makes contact with the first electrode head so that the first electrode head and the second electrode head can connect electrically when the transmission component rotates. The sliding plate has an edge. The second timing element makes contact with the edge of the sliding plate and pushes the sliding plate along as the transmission component rotates.

Abstract: A control valve device has a valve seat having a pressure inlet hole, a first through hole communicating with the pressure inlet hole, an inflation hole, an outlet hole communicating with the inflation hole, and a second through hole communicating with the inflation hole. A non-return valve is inserted in the pressure inlet hole. A one-way check valve is inserted in the outlet hole. A safety valve is disposed on the valve seat to communicate with the inflation hole. A first nut is disposed on the valve seat. The first nut has a through aperture communicating with the pressure inlet hole. A second nut is disposed on the valve seat. A pressure pipe is inserted through the pressure inlet hole and the first through hole.

Abstract: An optical disk control mechanism comprising an electric motor, a transmission component, a limiting switch and a sliding plate. The transmission component rotates when driven by the electric motor. The transmission component includes a first timing element and a second timing element. The limiting switch has a first electrode head and a second electrode head. The first timing element makes contact with the first electrode head so that the first electrode head and the second electrode head can connect electrically when the transmission component rotates. The sliding plate has an edge. The second timing element makes contact with the edge of the sliding plate and pushes the sliding plate along as the transmission component rotates.

Abstract: A control valve device has a valve seat having a pressure inlet hole, a first through hole communicating with the pressure inlet hole, an inflation hole, an outlet hole communicating with the inflation hole, and a second through hole communicating with the inflation hole. A non-return valve is inserted in the pressure inlet hole. A one-way check valve is inserted in the outlet hole. A safety valve is disposed on the valve seat to communicate with the inflation hole. A first nut is disposed on the valve seat. The first nut has a through aperture communicating with the pressure inlet hole. A second nut is disposed on the valve seat. A pressure pipe is inserted through the pressure inlet hole and the first through hole.

Abstract: It has been found that casein and salts of casein are useful as replacements for, or in addition to, BSA as materials for coating solid phases, particularly magnetic particles, used in immunoassays and other binding assays for separation of the desired analyte. By using casein, immunoassays having improved stability and fewer discordant samples have been developed. Casein used at a concentration of 0.05-4.0 grams per gram of paramagnetic particle (optimally approximately 0.78-1.2 grams of casein per gram of magnetic particle) has been found to confer this benefit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Helicobacter pylori gene, fldA, a putative flavodoxin gene and whose expression is associated with mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the stomach (MALToma). A G insertion at position 481 of the fldA gene was more frequently observed in strains associated with MALToma than other strains. Therefore, the present invention provides a new method to identify H. pylori patient with higher risk of developing gastric MALToma.

Abstract: A disc receiver device comprises a loader that can rotate through a motor and transmits power. The loader comprises a plurality of gears meshing with each other and includes a sun gear and a planet gear. The planet gear has two degrees freedom of motion of a self -rotation and a revolution that takes the sun gear as a center. The tray is driven to move by means of the self-rotation of the planet gear, enabling the tray has a retracting position projecting out of the disc driver and a loading position moving into the disc driver. And a set of sliding plates that are engaged with shafts of a mecha are driven to move by means of the revolution of the planet gear, enabling the sliding plate has a first position corresponding to the retracting position and a second position corresponding to reading position to control the inward and outward movement of the disc and the upward and downward movement of the mecha.

Abstract: It has been found that casein and salts of casein are useful as replacements for, or in addition to, BSA as materials for coating solid phases, particularly magnetic particles, used in immunoassays and other binding assays for separation of the desired analyte. By using casein, immunoassays having improved stability and fewer discordant samples have been developed. Casein used at a concentration of 0.05-4.0 grams per gram of paramagnetic particle (optimally approximately 0.78-1.2 grams of casein per gram of magnetic particle) has been found to confer this benefit.

Abstract: A system and method for using scalable polynomials to translate a look-up up table delay model into a memory efficient model. The system of the present invention receives an input library of predefined cells having a number of predefined look-up tables for modeling timing arcs through circuit paths of the cells. Each look-up table is referenced by two input variables (e.g., input transition rate and output load capacitance) which correspond to an output delay time. The present invention analyzes each memory inefficient look-up table and selects a polynomial form (of two variables) for representing the timing data of the look-up table. The polynomial form is selected from scalable polynomial systems (e.g., the decomposed Taylor Series and the Joint Taylor Series). The polynomial forms that are selected can have different orders (e.g., first, second, third, etc.) for the input variables.

Abstract: A method for forming a UV transmission passivation coating on an integrated circuit, such as EPROM, after completion of the active device and metal routing circuitry comprises depositing a first barrier dielectric layer over the integrated circuit; smoothing out underlying features by applying a layer of flowable dielectric over the first dielectric layer; and depositing a second dielectric layer over the flowable dielectric. Next a photoresist pattern is made over the second dielectric coating, having an opening layer over the at least one conductive pad. A wet etch process is used to remove portions of the second dielectric layer exposed by the opening. A dry etch process is used to remove portions of the remaining layers exposed through the opening, including the remaining portions of the second dielectric layer, the flowable dielectric layer and the first dielectric layer, down to the conductive pad. Finally, the photoresist is removed.

Abstract: A computer system having a computer model of a Finite State Machine (FSM). The computer system includes a processor coupled to receive and manipulate the computer model, and a memory. The memory includes a computer model. The computer model includes, a first set of inputs, a first set of delayed inputs, a first set of outputs and a first set of delayed outputs. The computer model has a first output of the first set of outputs corresponding to a first input of the first set of inputs, a first delayed input of the first set of inputs and a first delayed output of the first set of delayed outputs.

Abstract: A new automatic multicolor rubber molding machine includes a feed unit having a plurality of tanks for rubber material of different colors. A heating and pressing unit have upper and lower electric heaters, and a mold unit consisting of one or more distributing boards is mounted on the bottom of the rubber tanks and has a plurality of gates, paths and ports.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an automatic and continuous mechanism for processing and assembling blind slats, which includes a first stage slats feeding unit, a second stage length setting and perforating unit, and a third stage of cord fixing unit. All three of the units are arranged consecutively, one after the other, so that slats can be transferred one by one and processed and automatically assembled onto a number of stair-like ropes and fixed thereon in the end without human intervention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a length adjustable center rod structure for a vertical shutter drape. The center rod is located in the inner side of an over-head track, and has two or more sections of telescoped hollow tubes so that the length thereof can be easily adjusted for length variations of the over-head track. The positioning of each hollow tube for the telescoping, is guided by a respective quasi-U-shaped, latitudinal, and straight trough provided on the tube wall. Each trough is also utilized for the reception of a downwardly protruding quasi-U-shaped tongue located on the sleeve axle inner surface sliding elements. When the center rod is rotated, it drives every shutter blade axle of the sliding elements to rotate via their respective sleeve axles.

Abstract: Vertical venetian blind skyrail permitting lateral adjustments, provision of a number of spacers hanging at the lengthened foot bumpers over both side lids of the skyrail at their intersections with the skyrail sheath, so that the transverse length of the skyrail is extended. With coordinated receding of the locking position applied by rotary sleevings which are structured like rotary, helical mandrels, it is made possible adjust lengthwise the lateral length of the skyrail, so as to better accommodate inadequacy of the railing size thereby.

Abstract: A semi-automatic shutter slat orientation adjustment and drape release control as applied in double-layer window drape compatible with Venetian blind slat; in more specific terms a composite structure of a blind, be it vertical or horizontal in execution, with a drape in a common tringle or top rail confined in a double rail guide, so that it makes possible switching selection of frontal or rear settings by means of a pair of opposing bevel gears with a single sliding sleeve that is driven by a ball chain carried in a support wheel.

Abstract: A new and improved method of forming slats for window blinds and the like from a continuous web of plastic material includes a feeder for directing the web longitudinally from a roll at a selected speed rate into a heating chamber including upper and lower plates defining a longitudinally extending heating path between opposite inlet and outlet ends. As the web moves along the path, opposite surfaces thereof are heated to an elevated temperature and the web material then moves into a molding and cooling chamber immediately adjacent the exit end of the heating chamber wherein the web is molded to provide a curved transverse cross-section while the web is cooled. The web is cooled to a temperature at a level selected to provide a permanent set in the longitudinally traveling web.