Abstract: A microchip for capillary electrophoresis is provided. The microchip comprises an injection channel and a separation channel configured to receive a sample through a sample well disposed on a first end of the separation channel; wherein the injection channel and the separation channel intersect to form a ‘T’ junction. The microchip further comprises a first valve disposed adjacent to the ‘T’ junction and on the separation channel and a second valve disposed at the ‘T’ junction. The second valve is a two-way valve. A sample plug is injected into an area between the ‘T’ junction and a second end of the separation channel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an asymmetric PCR amplification method, its special primer and application, aims to provide a simple, effective PCR amplification for preparation of single-stranded product. The asymmetric PCR primer of the invention comprises some PCR primer pairs, in which an unrelated nucleic acids sequence to target sequence to be detected is added onto 5?-terminal of one primer. The asymmetric PCR amplification provided includes the steps: 1) preparative denaturing; 2) repetitiously denaturing, primers annealing, extending cycles as the first stage of PCR amplification; 3) repetitiously denaturing, primer extending cycles as the second stage of PCR amplification, wherein an unrelated nucleic acids sequence to target sequence to be detected is added onto 5?-terminal of one PCR primer of each pair in extension.

Abstract: N-Substituted (6-haloalkylpyridin-3-yl)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a protection circuit for protecting IC chips against ESD. An ESD protection circuit for an integrated circuit chip may comprise an isolated NMOS transistor, which may comprise an isolation region isolating a backgate from a substrate, and a first and second doped regions and a gate formed on the backgate. The ESD protection circuit may further comprise a first terminal to connect the isolation region to a first electrical node, and a second terminal to connect the second doped region to a second electrical node. The first electrical node may have a higher voltage level than the second electrical node, and the gate and backgate may be coupled to the second terminal.

Abstract: Two or more local-oscillator-equipped instruments connected to a network are disclosed. Among the instruments, one instrument is designated as the master instrument and the rest, slave instruments. A master clock signal generated by the local oscillator of the master instrument is used by the slave instruments, through the network, to discipline their own local oscillators to generate slave clock signals that are synchronized to the master clock signal. In one embodiment, in the slave instrument, the master clock signal from the master instrument is used as a reference to generate slave clock signals. In another embodiment, the phases of the slave clock signals are adjusted to compensate for the phase difference between the slave clock signals and the master clock signal.

Abstract: A method may include receiving, from a first user device associated with a user profile, a first request for a media file and streaming the media file over a network to the first user device in a first format appropriate for the first device. The method may also include stopping the streaming of the media file and associating a stop time with the stopping, wherein the stop time indicates a position in the media file and receiving, from a second user device different from the first user device, a second request for the media file, the second user device being associated with the user profile. The method may also include streaming, starting at the stop time, the media file over the network to the second user device in a second format appropriate for the second device and different than the first format.

Abstract: A rake receiver finger assignor is configured to assign a rake receiver finger to a time offset between identified signal path time offsets in accordance with a concentration of identified signal paths from a transmitter to a rake receiver. In accordance with the exemplary embodiment, a number of identified signal paths having time offsets within a time window are observed to determine the concentration of signal paths identified by a path searcher. If the number of identified signal paths indicates a concentrated distribution of signal paths such as during a fat path condition, at least one rake finger is assigned between at a time offset between two identified signal paths.

Abstract: A composite article includes a first pane comprising a first window layer formed from a vitreous material and a reinforced silicone layer disposed adjacent to and in contact with the first window layer. The reinforced silicone layer includes a cured silicone composition and a fiber reinforcement. The composite article includes a second pane spaced from the first pane to define a gap therebetween and a frame disposed adjacent to and in contact with the first pane and the second pane to enclose the gap. The composite article may be suitable for load-bearing applications requiring thermal and acoustic insulation.

Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure, wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2, R2a, and A are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing case restoration in a communication network are disclosed. For example, the method obtains one or more content sources from one or more information feeds, and extracts textual information from the one or more content sources obtained from the one or more information feeds. The method then creates or updates a capitalization model based on the textual information.

Abstract: Food composition having a pH of between 3.5 and 6.

Abstract: A shoe having a toe region, a middle region, a heel region, and a multi-layer, multi-density midsole wherein an upper layer of the midsole has a bottom surface that has a longitudinal convexity and a longitudinal concavity, the longitudinal convexity typically occupying a substantial portion of the toe region or a substantial portion of the toe region and middle region, and the longitudinal concavity typically occupying a substantial portion of the heel region, the longitudinal convexity and the longitudinal concavity collectively contributing to simulating the effect, and imparting the fitness benefits, of walking on a sandy beach or on a giving or uneven surface regardless of the actual hardness of the surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shoe having a multi-layer, multi-density midsole where the surfaces between midsole layers have one or more convexities and one or more concavities which collectively contribute to simulating the effect, and imparting the fitness benefits, of walking on a sandy beach or on a giving or uneven surface regardless of the actual hardness of the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods from the treatment of cancer. The invention provides compounds that inhibit Aurora kinase, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds that inhibit Aurora kinase, and methods for the treatment of cancer using the compounds of the presentation invention or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: This application relates to agents capable of specifically recognizing GPIb?, a key receptor required for platelet adhesion and aggregation. More specifically, this application relates to monoclonal antibodies and derivatives thereof capable of specifically recognizing both the murine and the human GPIb?. These monoclonal antibodies and derivatives are particularly useful in the treatment or prevention of thrombosis as well as research tools.

Abstract: A light guide plate includes a body having a bottom surface and a light output surface opposite to the bottom surface. A reflector is located on the light output surface opposite to the center of the bottom surface. The reflector is a cavity concaved from the light output surface to the inside of the body. A plurality of scattering dots are located on the bottom surface. The scattering dots are arranged in the form of a plurality of concentric circles around the center of the bottom surface. The number of the scattering dots is defined based on a radius of the circle they reside on, and the radius of the circle is greater than or substantially equal to 4 millimeter.

Abstract: Methods for consistently reproducing channels of small length are disclosed. An ink composition comprising silver nanoparticles and a surface modification agent is used. The surface modification agent may also act as a stabilizer for the nanoparticles. A first line is printed which forms a modified region around the first line. A second line is printed, which is repelled from the modified region. As a result, a channel between the first line and the second line is formed.

Abstract: An instrument including a device, a transducer and a calibration module is disclosed. The device produces a reference time and/or a reference frequency. The transducer converts the reference time and/or the reference frequency to a reference signal. The calibration module adjusts an output signal generated by the instrument and/or a result of a measurement taken by the instrument, based on the reference signal. A system including the instrument and a method of calibrating the instrument are also disclosed.

Abstract: Biological nutrient removal (BNR) in wastewater treatment to remove carbonaceous substrates, nutrients and phosphorus, has recently become increasingly popular worldwide due to increasingly stringent regulations. Biological fluidized bed (BFB) technology, which could be potentially used for BNR processes, can provide some advantages such as high efficiency and compact structure. This present invention incorporates the fixed-film biological fluidized bed technology with the biological nutrient removal in a twin liquid-solid fluidized bed, which has achieved the simultaneous elimination of organic carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, in a very efficient manner and with very compact space requirements. The BNR-LSFB has two fluidized beds, running as anoxic/anaerobic and aerobic processes to accomplish simultaneous nitrification and denitrification and to remove carbonaceous substrates, nutrients and phosphorus, with continuous liquid and solids recirculation through the anoxic/anaerobic bed and the aerobic bed.