Abstract: A fastening device is provided. The fastening device includes a case, a spool, a knob and a locking unit. When the knob is rotated relative to the case in a fastening direction, the spool is not affected by the locking unit and is allowed to rotate in the fastening direction for fastening the lace. When the knob is rotated relative to the case in a loosening direction, the spool is allowed to freely rotate in the loosening direction to release the lace. As the knob is engaged with the housing via an engagement between the mounted portion and the engaged portion, the housing, the locking unit, the knob and the spool are combined and restricted.

Abstract: A controller connects to endpoints. Profiles specify valid flows between groups of endpoints. Endpoints are provisioned according to the profiles. Provisioning includes the controller generating static routing tables. A static routing table includes an IP subnet that an endpoint will be allowed to connect to. The static routing table is programmed into a network kernel table of an OS at the endpoint. The network kernel table includes other routing information not provided by the controller. A copy is made of the network kernel table, maintained at the endpoint, and another copy is sent to the controller. The table in the OS is periodically compared with the copy of the table to detect tampering of the table in the OS. Upon detection of tampering, the tampered table in the OS is replaced with the copy of the table maintained at the endpoint and an alert is issued to the controller.

Abstract: A power connector includes an insulation body, at least two pins, a thermal conductive element, and a thermal sensor. The insulation body has a cavity and a first housing, and the first housing includes a plug-in surface. The pins pass through the first housing, and one side of the pins extends to the cavity. The thermally and electrically conductive element is disposed in the cavity and extends to the pins, and is spaced apart from the pins. The thermally and electrically conductive element is close to the first housing. The thermal sensor is disposed in the thermally and electrically conductive element.

Abstract: A fastening device is provided. The fastening device is composed of a case, a spool, a knob and a locking unit. The case includes a mounted portion. The spool is disposed at the case and a lace is wound around the spool. The knob includes an engaged portion for engaging with the mounted portion such that the knob is coupled to the case. The locking unit is coupled to the knob and is driven by the knob. The locking unit is switched from a first position to a second position by rotating the knob relative to the case. When the locking unit is at the first position, the locking unit is coupled to the spool to prohibit the spool from rotating toward a loosening direction. When the locking unit is at the second position, the spool is allowed to be rotated toward the loosening direction.

Abstract: An electric window covering is disclosed, which has a motorized assembly for controlling a movement of a covering material, a rechargeable battery for providing electric power to the motorized assembly, an electric power input at an overhead frame coupled with the rechargeable battery, and a separable charging device. The separable charging device has an electrical connector, a conductor and an electric power output provided at an extension object for charging the rechargeable battery through the electric power input. The separable charging device further has a first fixing structure at the extension object adapted to engage with a second fixing structure at the overhead frame for charging the rechargeable battery. After the extension object and the overhead frame are disengaged, the rechargeable battery still provides electric power to the motorized assembly for controlling the movement of the covering material.

Abstract: A multi-function peripheral includes: a body; a scanner being disposed on the body and outside the body and performing sheet-fed image acquiring on a document; a discharge tray having a fulcrum about which the discharge tray is pivotally disposed on a lower section of the body lower than and away from the scanner, and can be rotated to a receiving state to receive the document scanned by the scanner; and a printer, which is disposed in the body and electrically connected to scanner, and performs a printing function according to a signal generated after the sheet-fed image acquiring.

Abstract: A method of preparing Cordyceps cicadae mycelium active substances for preventing and/or treating xerophthalmia is provided. The method comprises: (a) culturing a Cordyceps cicadae mycelium in a plate media at 15 to 35° C. for 5 to 14 days; (b) inoculating the mycelium of step (a) to a flask containing liquid media and culturing it at 15 to 35° C. with a pH of 2 to 8 for 3 days; (c) inoculating the mycelium of step (b) to a fermenter tank and culturing it at 15 to 35° C. with a pH of 2 to 8 for 3 days, so as to obtain a Cordyceps cicadae mycelium fermentation liquid; (d) freeze-drying and grating the fermentation liquid, so as to obtain a Cordyceps cicadae mycelium powder; (e) extracting the powder with solvent, so as to obtain a Cordyceps cicadae mycelium extract; and (f) drying the extract, so as to obtained the Cordyceps cicadae mycelium active substances.

Abstract: A charging system and a method of charging an electric window covering are disclosed. The electric window covering includes a power supply device and an electric power input, which is provided in a frame and coupled to the power supply device. The charging system includes a charging device, which includes an extension object, an electric power output, and a power storage device which stores a power. The electric power output and the power storage device are respectively connected to the extension object, which is erectable in a longitudinal direction thereof. When the charging device is connected to the frame and suspended therefrom, the power of the power storage device is transmitted to the electric power output through the extension object, and then provided to the electric power input, whereby to charge the power supply device. Therefore, the method can be easily performed with said charging system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing, postponing or treating ocular diseases, including changes in the anterior/posterior chamber volume, vitreous humour, and/or retinal detachment. The method comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of Cordyceps cicadae mycelium active substances. A method for preparing Cordyceps cicadae mycelium active substances comprises following steps: (a) culturing a Cordyceps cicadae mycelium on a plate medium between 15-35° C. for 5-14 days; (b) inoculating the Cordyceps cicadae mycelium of step (a) into a flask and culturing the mycelium between 15-35° C. and pH 2-8 for 3-7 days; and (c) inoculating the Cordyceps cicadae mycelium of step (b) into a fermenter tank and culturing the mycelium by stirring between 15-35° C. and pH 2-8 for 3-5 days, so as to obtain a Cordyceps cicadae mycelium fermentation liquid containing the Cordyceps cicadae mycelium active substances.

Abstract: A fastening device including a case unit, a knob and an engaging unit is provided. The case unit includes a wall forming a receiving space and a plurality of mounting teeth. The knob covers on the case unit. The engaging unit is within the receiving space. The engaging unit corresponds to the mounting teeth and is selectively coupled to the knob. The knob is switched between a first position and a second position. When the knob is in the first position to couple to the engaging unit, the engaging unit is linked up with the knob and the engaging unit is engaged with the mounting teeth to prohibit the knob from rotating in a first direction, and when the knob is in the second position to disengage from the engaging unit, the engaging unit does not prohibit the knob from rotating in the first direction.

Abstract: A tray drawer and a multi-function printer using the same are provided. The drawer includes a tray body, a handle and an elastic element. The handle is connected to the tray body and includes a handle portion and a first engagement portion. The first engagement portion is connected to the handle portion, wherein when the tray body is at a lock state, the first engagement projects from a first position-limit portion. The elastic element connects the first engagement portion to the tray body. There is no relative motion between the first engagement portion and the handle portion.

Abstract: An installing hole forming mechanism includes at least one guiding sleeve and an inserting set. The at least one guiding sleeve includes a bore. The inserting set is detachably coupled to the at least one guiding sleeve and includes at least one spike configured to couple to the bore of the at least one guiding sleeve. The at least one spike includes a tip. When the at least one spike passes through the bore of the at least one guiding sleeve, the tip exposes from the guiding sleeve, and the at least one spike and the at least one guiding sleeve are forced to puncture a shoe such that at least one installing hole is formed on the shoe.

Abstract: A back carrier adjusting system is provided in the present disclosure. The back carrier adjusting system is applied to a back carrier, which includes a main body and a strap unit connected to the main body. The back carrier adjusting system includes a guiding unit, a sliding unit and a fastening device. The guiding unit is disposed on the strap unit. The sliding unit is connected to the main body and slidably limited in the guiding unit. The fastening device includes at least one lace and a reel mechanism operably coupled with the at least one lace. The at least one lace is connected to the sliding unit. The reel mechanism is operated to retract or release the at least one lace, which makes the sliding unit move relative to the guiding unit, in order to adjust a height of the main body relative to the strap unit.

Abstract: A hydrostatic linear guideway includes a rail, a slider coupled to the rail, and two load blocks disposed between the rail and the slider. A load portion of each load block is spaced from the groove wall of an outer groove of the rail and has an oil chamber facing toward the groove wall of one respective outer groove of the rail, such that an oil film is formed between the rail and each load block. A bearing portion of each load block is abutted against the groove wall of an inner groove of the slider so that the two load blocks are moved synchronously with the slider. Thus, the hydrostatic linear guideway of the present invention has the oil chamber defined in each load block and does not require additional processing of the slider, achieving the purpose of reducing the difficulty of the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a main part and a fastening member. The main part is composed of a base, a spool, a knob and an engaging unit. The fastening member disposed at the main part. The spool is disposed at the base. The knob disposed at the base includes a spiral track. The engaging unit coupled to the spool includes a guiding portion coupled to the spiral track. The guiding portion is limitedly moved along the spiral track by rotating the knob such that the engaging unit has a first position and a second position relative to the knob. The engaging unit prohibits the spool from rotating toward a releasing direction when the engaging unit is at the first position, and the engaging unit allows the spool to be rotated toward the releasing direction when the engaging unit is at the second position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Lactobacillus fermentum GKF3, a composition comprising the strain and their use, in which the aforementioned Lactobacillus fermentum GKF3, deposited with accession numbers of BCRC 910824 and CGMCC 15203, can increase the levels of dopamine or/and serotonin in brain tissues, thereby improving the symptoms of the psychataxia such as decreased focus.

Abstract: A fastening device including a case unit and a spool is provided. The case unit includes a wall forming a receiving space, an upper opening communicated with the receiving space, and a lower opening opposite to the upper opening and communicated with the receiving space. The spool is within the receiving space. The spool is limited by the wall, and the wall prohibits the spool from leaving the receiving space from the upper opening.

Abstract: In a sheet feeder, an input passage has input and output ends and an input location. A first feeder module includes: a first input roller disposed on the input end; a first output roller disposed on the output end; and a first sensing device being disposed near the first input roller and generating a first signal transmitted to a processor upon sensing presence of a first medium. A second feeder module includes: a second input roller disposed on the input end; a second output roller disposed on the output end; and a second sensing device being disposed at the input location and generating a second signal transmitted to the processor upon sensing presence of a second medium. An image acquiring device acquires an image of the first or second medium. The processor controls enabled and disabled states of the first and second feeder modules. A control method of the processor is also provided.

Abstract: A multi-function peripheral includes: a body; a scanner being disposed on the body and outside the body and performing sheet-fed image acquiring on a document; a discharge tray having a fulcrum about which the discharge tray is pivotally disposed on a lower section of the body lower than and away from the scanner, and can be rotated to a receiving state to receive the document scanned by the scanner; and a printer, which is disposed in the body and electrically connected to scanner, and performs a printing function according to a signal generated after the sheet-fed image acquiring.