Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and method for prolonging the shelf life of banana by using interfering RNA, said method transfers a control cassette for Musa spp. ACC oxidase into banana by a novel gene transfer method, wherein said composition comprises an interfering RNA, a gene transfer expression vector and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein said interfering RNA can inhibit/knock-down the mRNA expression of Musa spp. ACC oxidase, inhibit further the biosynthesis of ethylene in banana, thereby delay the ripening of banana, and consequently, prolong the shelf life of banana.

Abstract: A water motorcycle includes a motorized surfboard unit having a deck portion and driven by a drive motor, and a motorbike frame unit detachably mounted on the deck portion by means of retaining hook units. The motorbike frame unit includes a seat module provided with a rider's seat, and a handle module provided with an upright handlebar frame. The surfboard unit can be used independently for surfing or combined with the motorbike frame unit to function as a water motorcycle.

Abstract: A brush holder of the present invention is formed by a plurality of brush holder units in serial connection. Each brush holder unit includes an insulating base, a brush frame, and two carbon brushes. The insulating base has a protrusion and a recess on opposite sides. The brush frame has a main body received in the recess and two branches projected from opposite ends of the main body. The carbon brushes are provided on the branches of the brush frame. The protrusion of the brush holder unit is inserted into the recess of another brush holder unit to serially connect the brush holder units as well as to secure the brush frame in the recess. Therefore, the brush holder may be formed by serially connecting the brush holder units in a fast and easy way, and it provides a stable signal transmission.

Abstract: An electric motor includes a rotor unit disposed rotatably in a motor housing. The rotor unit includes a rotor shaft rotatable relative to the motor housing about a central axis of the motor housing, a heat conductive seat mounted with a magnet member and in sleeved relationship to an intermediate portion of the rotor shaft, and angularly spaced apart heat pipes extending through an end portion of the rotor shaft thicker than the intermediate portion and into the seat. Each heat pipe has an end portion disposed outward of the rotor shaft, and extending into and in thermal contact with a heat conductive impeller connected to the second end portion of the rotor shaft to co-rotate with the rotor shaft and covered by an outer shell cap. A stator unit is mounted fixedly in and is in thermal contact with the motor housing, and is disposed around the rotor unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2,3-triazole derivatives which can be used as cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonists. In addition, the compound of the 1,2,3-triazole derivatives in the present invention can be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition for treating indications relative to signal transduction of CB1 receptors.

Abstract: A screwdriver comprises a shaft, and a handle core, a handle body and an outer layer formed on the shaft by injection molding. The multilayer structure of the screwdriver prevents the impact force from being transmitted to the user's hand and causing discomfort, and can relieve the discomfort caused by the impact force applied to the screwdriver while reducing the impact force loss during impact operation.

Abstract: A motor assembly includes a housing, a revolving shaft revolvably mounted in the housing, a magnet mounting portion surrounding and rotatable with the revolving shaft, a magnet disposed on the magnet mounting portion, a magnetically inducible core having a plurality of stator poles spaced apart from rotor magnetic poles of the magnet, and a plurality of stator windings wound on the stator poles, respectively. The stator windings are spaced apart from end walls of the housing by axial intervals. A thermally conductive bridging member is disposed to span the axial intervals to conduct heat emanating from the stator windings to the end walls so as to dissipate heat out of the housing.

Abstract: A lamp device includes a lamp housing, a light emitting component serving as a heat source and a cooling system. The cooling system includes a liquid coolant, a cooling module, a vapor conduit, a coolant conduit, and a condenser. The cooling module includes a casing and a converting component. The casing has a thermal-transmittance wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface, a coolant inlet and a vapor outlet. The converting component divides an interior of the casing into a coolant chamber and a vaporization chamber. The converting component is formed with a plurality of orifices for permitting the liquid coolant in the coolant chamber to be ejected therethrough to form plumes of the liquid coolant that travel toward the interior surface of the thermal-transmittance wall and that exchange heat with the thermal-transmittance wall to result in coolant vapor flowing out of the vaporization chamber via the vapor outlet.

Abstract: An electric motor includes a rotor unit disposed rotatably in a motor housing. The rotor unit includes a rotor shaft rotatable relative to the motor housing about a central axis of the motor housing, a heat conductive seat mounted with a magnet member and in sleeved relationship to an intermediate portion of the rotor shaft, and angularly spaced apart heat pipes extending through an end portion of the rotor shaft thicker than the intermediate portion and into the seat. Each heat pipe has an end portion disposed outward of the rotor shaft, and extending into and in thermal contact with a heat conductive impeller connected to the second end portion of the rotor shaft to co-rotate with the rotor shaft and covered by an outer shell cap. A stator unit is mounted fixedly in and is in thermal contact with the motor housing, and is disposed around the rotor unit.

Abstract: A heat dissipation system includes a cooling device, a condenser, a vapor conveying duct and a cooling liquid conveying duct. The cooling device includes a housing, and an orifice plate dividing an inner space of the housing into a liquid supply chamber and an evaporation chamber proximate to the heat source, and formed with multiple micro orifices each having a diameter ranging from 5 to 1000 micrometers. The condenser includes a fluid inlet, a condensing chamber and a fluid outlet. The vapor conveying duct connects a vapor outlet of the housing and the fluid inlet of the condenser. The cooling liquid conveying duct connects a cooling liquid inlet of the housing and a fluid outlet of the condenser.

Abstract: A screwdriver comprises a shaft, and a handle core, a handle body and an outer layer formed on the shaft by injection molding. The multilayer structure of the screwdriver prevents the impact force from being transmitted to the user's hand and causing discomfort, and can relieve the discomfort caused by the impact force applied to the screwdriver while reducing the impact force loss during impact operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor rear case, which is mounted on a motor case with a connecting bore. The motor rear case includes a main body and a plurality of protrusions. The main body has an annular plug, on which the protrusions are provided. The annular plug is inserted into the connecting bore and the protrusions make an interference fitness that provides a firm connection between the motor rear cover and the motor case.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carbon brush assembly of a slip ring, wherein the slip ring further has a conductive ring. The carbon brush assembly includes a base having two tilted rails, and on each of which a carbon brush is movably mounted for reciprocation. Two biasing members are mounted on the base to urge the carbon brushes toward a conductive ring for keeping the carbon brushes in contact with the conductive ring.

Abstract: A motor assembly includes a housing, a revolving shaft revolvably mounted in the housing, a magnet mounting portion surrounding and rotatable with the revolving shaft, a magnet disposed on the magnet mounting portion, a magnetically inducible core having a plurality of stator poles spaced apart from rotor magnetic poles of the magnet, and a plurality of stator windings wound on the stator poles, respectively. The stator windings are spaced apart from end walls of the housing by axial intervals. A thermally conductive bridging member is disposed to span the axial intervals to conduct heat emanating from the stator windings to the end walls so as to dissipate heat out of the housing.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a steering rod, a pair of arm units, and a drive unit. The steering rod is coupled rotatably to the vehicle frame. Each of the arm units is coupled pivotably to the vehicle frame. The drive unit is coupled to the arm units, and is operable so as to drive pivoting movement of the arm units relative to the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A method for horizontally electroplating or electro deposition a thin film on a substrate comprises the steps of transferring and positioning a substrate on a substrate supporter; the substrate being positioned approximately horizontally; moving a plurality of stop plates to enclose horizontal edges of the substrate so as to form with an enclosure around an edge of the substrate; moving a first electrode to be in contact with a portion of the substrate; the portion being a non-wired area; moving a second electrode to be above and not in contact with the substrate; wherein the second electrode has a polarity opposite to that of the first electrode; and filling electroplating liquid into the enclosure formed by the stop plates so as to be in contact with the second electrode above the substrate for electroplating or electro deposition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and method for prolonging the shelf life of banana by using interfering RNA. Said method transfers a control cassette for Musa spp. ACC oxidase into banana by a novel gene transfer method, wherein said composition comprises an interfering RNA, a gene transfer expression vector and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Said interfering RNA can inhibit/knock-down the mRNA expression of Musa spp. ACC oxidase and inhibit the biosynthesis of ethylene in banana, thereby delaying the ripening of banana, and consequently, prolonging the shelf life of banana.

Abstract: A method for horizontally electroplating or electro deposition a thin film on a substrate comprises the steps of transferring and positioning a substrate on a substrate supporter; the substrate being positioned approximately horizontally; moving a plurality of stop plates to enclose horizontal edges of the substrate so as to form with an enclosure around an edge of the substrate; moving a first electrode to be in contact with a portion of the substrate; the portion being a non-wired area; moving a second electrode to be above and not in contact with the substrate; wherein the second electrode has a polarity opposite to that of the first electrode; and filling electroplating liquid into the enclosure formed by the stop plates so as to be in contact with the second electrode above the substrate for electroplating or electro deposition.

Abstract: A combination type slip ring includes a base, a plurality of conductive members, conductive rings, and insulating rings. Each of the conductive members has a slot for connection of the conductive members respectively. Each of the insulating rings has an axial hole at a center thereof, and a plurality of bores and a slot around the axial hole. The conductive rings are fitted to the insulating rings in sequence with the conductive members received in the slots and the insulating rings passing through the corresponding bores of other insulating rings that the conductive members have distal ends thereof out of said insulating ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2,3-triazole derivatives which can be used as cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonists. In addition, the compound of the 1,2,3-triazole derivatives in the present invention can be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition for treating indications relative to signal transduction of CB1 receptors.