Abstract: Provided herein is a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a cancer associated with galectin-1. The method includes administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition that mainly composed of ganoderic acid S (GAS) and ganoderic acid T (GAT). The method further includes administering to the subject another anti-cancer agent before, together with, or after the administration of the present pharmaceutical composition, so as to synergistically suppress the growth of the cancer.

Abstract: A packaging corrugated board having peripheral edges oblique to flute direction thereof is disclosed. A board body of the packaging corrugated board is formed of a first liner board, a second liner board, and a fluted medium sandwiched between the first and the second liner board. The fluted medium is a corrugated board having a plurality of flutes, and a direction in which the flutes extend is defined as a flute direction. The board body defines a plurality of peripheral edges, and most of the peripheral edges are neither parallel nor perpendicular to the flute direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved electrophoretic dispersions and a method for improving the performance of an electrophoretic display. The invention also relates to a method of inducing or enhancing the threshold voltage of an electrophoretic dispersion.

Abstract: A packaging corrugated board having peripheral edges oblique to flute direction thereof is disclosed. A board body of the packaging corrugated board is formed of a first liner board, a second liner board, and a fluted medium sandwiched between the first and the second liner board. The fluted medium is a corrugated board having a plurality of flutes, and a direction in which the flutes extend is defined as a flute direction. The board body defines a plurality of peripheral edges, and most of the peripheral edges are neither parallel nor perpendicular to the flute direction.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant transfer printing structure to transfer patterns and texts to a targeted object surface by press printing includes a hardened protecting layer and a release base layer. The hardened protection layer includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface allows a transfer printing glue to be bonded to the targeted object to cover at least an area corresponding to the patterns and texts. The release base layer is located on the second surface of the hardened protection layer by a releasable manner and can be separated from the hardened protection layer by applying a release force after the press printing process is finished. Thus the hardened protection layer is exposed to isolate the patterns and texts from in contact with the exterior. The surface of the targeted object also is abrasion resistant.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a low gloss surface decorative film comprising a dulling layer and a releasing layer. The dulling layer has a plurality of dulling particles secured therein and has a dulling surface on one side thereof. The dulling particles are distributed in the dulling layer and make the dulling surface have a plurality of protrusions and recessions. The releasing layer is formed on the dulling surface of the dulling layer and adheres to a hard layer or an ink layer. The hard layer has a first protrusion-recession surface complementary to the dulling surface.

Abstract: A decorated device including a body, a hologram layer, and an adhesion layer and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The hologram layer is disposed on the body and includes a transparent base layer having an uneven structure and a reflective layer substantially conformable covering the uneven structure to form a plurality of holographic patterns, wherein the reflective layer is located between the adhesion layer and the transparent base layer. The adhesion layer is disposed between a surface of the body and the hologram layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for fabricating a decorative film. In the method of the present invention, an embossing force is applied to a pressed surface of a semi-hardened releasing layer to form a patterned structure. After the releasing layer is solidified, a protective layer covers the releasing layer to form a transfer-printed structure thereon mating with the patterned structure. A stripping force is applied to the releasing layer to separate the releasing layer from the protective layer and expose the transfer-printed structure of the protective layer. Then, the user has a 3D tactile feeling when touching the surface of the protective layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite optical film as well as a decorated article comprising the same. The composite optical film comprises a substrate, a releasing layer, an optional durable layer, an ink layer, and an adhesive layer. The first surface of the substrate forms the first roughened configuration with an average roughness Ra of at least 0.5 ?m. The releasing layer, whose second surface adheres to the first surface of the substrate, forms the second roughened configuration complementing the corresponding first configuration. Via the second roughened configuration and varying thickness of the releasing layer, the composite optical film generates glossy gradient effects.

Abstract: This invention relates to an object having a functional element embedded in its top surface and processes for its manufacturing. The object is in general formed by molding, stamping, lamination or a combination thereof. The functional element is includes any electrical or mechanical elements that are capable of performing a function.

Abstract: This invention relates to electrophoretic displays having improved performance. The invention also relates to a method for inducing or enhancing the threshold voltage of an electrophoretic display, which method comprises adding a threshold promoter into an electrophoretic fluid which comprises charged pigment particles or pigment-containing microparticles dispersed in a dielectric solvent or solvent mixture.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant transfer printing structure to transfer patterns and texts to a targeted object surface by press printing includes a hardened protecting layer and a release base layer. The hardened protection layer includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface allows a transfer printing glue to be bonded to the targeted object to cover at least an area corresponding to the patterns and texts. The release base layer is located on the second surface of the hardened protection layer by a releasable manner and can be separated from the hardened protection layer by applying a release force after the press printing process is finished. Thus the hardened protection layer is exposed to isolate the patterns and texts from in contact with the exterior. The surface of the targeted object also is abrasion resistant.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved electrophoretic dispersions and a method for improving the performance of an electrophoretic display. The invention also relates to a method of inducing or enhancing the threshold voltage of an electrophoretic dispersion.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved electrophoretic dispersions and a method for improving the performance of an electrophoretic display.

Abstract: A battery connector (100) for a disk-shaped battery having positive and negative electrodes includes an insulative housing (1) having surface mountable positive and negative terminals (2, 3) received therein. The insulative housing defines a battery receiving cavity dimensioned to receive the disk-shaped battery. The negative terminal (3) includes a spring contact portion (33) extending from a base wall so as to be engagable with the negative electrode on a bottom surface of the battery when the battery is inserted in the battery connector. The positive terminal (2) includes a spring contact section (23) adapted to engage the positive electrode on an opposed upper surface of the battery when the battery is insertable within the battery connector, and a deflectable connection section (22) attached to the spring contact section so as to permit the spring contact section to be flexed outwardly thereby allowing release of the battery from the battery connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a hard disk (2), an electrical connector (3) and a bracket (1) for receiving the hard disk (2) and the electrical connector (3) therein. The bracket (1) comprises a base portion (10), a pair of sidewalls (11) extending upwardly from the base portion (10) a first recess (110) and a first elastic plate (126) partly receiving in the first recess (110). Besides, the two sidewalls (11) define a pair of enveloping member (12) closing to each other. Each enveloping member (12) comprises a second recess (122) and a second elastic plate (126) engaging with the second recess (122). When assembled, the second elastic plate (126) is partly received in the second recess (122).

Abstract: A battery holder (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a positive contact (3) and a negative contact (2). The housing defines a bottom wall (10) and a sidewall (11) extending from the bottom wall, which form a receiving room (12). The housing further defines a spring wall (14). The spring wall can elastically deform for positioning a battery or releasing a battery. A protecting wall (17) is defined around the spring wall, and a predetermined distance is formed between the protecting wall and the spring wall. While the spring wall is forced to deform, the protecting wall can stop the deforming process of the spring wall and thus can protect the spring wall from breakage.

Abstract: A battery connector (100) for a disk-shaped battery having positive and negative electrodes includes an insulative housing (1) having surface mountable positive and negative terminals (2, 3) received therein. The insulative housing defines a battery receiving cavity dimensioned to receive the disk-shaped battery. The negative terminal (3) includes a spring contact portion (33) extending from a base wall so as to be engagable with the negative electrode on a bottom surface of the battery when the battery is inserted in the battery connector. The positive terminal (2) includes a spring contact section (23) adapted to engage the positive electrode on an opposed upper surface of the battery when the battery is insertable within the battery connector, and a deflectable connection section (22) attached to the spring contact section so as to permit the spring contact section to be flexed outwardly thereby allowing release of the battery from the battery connector.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for improving the performance of an electrophoretic display, which method comprises adding a fluorinated quaternary nitrogen salt in either the internal phase or the continuous phase in a microencapsulation process for the formation of pigment-containing microparticles. One or more of the following materials may be further added to the internal phase or continuous phase in the microencapsulation process: a fluorinated protective colloid, a second charge controlling agent or a second monomer or oligomer.

Abstract: A battery holder (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a positive contact (3) and a negative contact (2). The housing defines a bottom wall (10) and a sidewall (11) extending from the bottom wall, which form a receiving room (12). The housing further defines a spring wall (14). The spring wall can elastically deform for positioning a battery or releasing a battery. A protecting wall (17) is defined around the spring wall, and a predetermined distance is formed between the protecting wall and the spring wall. While the spring wall is forced to deform, the protecting wall can stop the deforming process of the spring wall and thus can protect the spring wall from breakage.