Abstract: Compositions are provided that are suitable for safe consumption by a patient with dysphagia. In one embodiment, the compositions include a modified xanthan gum in an amount suitable to provide a viscous, free-flowing solution having gel-like properties. The modified xanthan gum comprises a non-pyruvylated xanthan gum, a reduced-pyruvylated xanthan gum, or a combination thereof. The composition desirably has a viscosity of greater than about 2000 cP and is characterized as having a shape retention of greater than about 50%. Also provided are methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a contact array of a universal serial bus (USB) connector including a first signal differential pair, a second signal differential pair and a third signal differential pair, wherein the second signal differential pair is disposed between the first and third signal differential pairs, and at least one power contact or ground contact is disposed between the first and second signal differential pairs, or between the second and third signal differential pairs.

Abstract: A method for the production of a bacterial cellulose-containing formulation that lacks a carboxymethyl cellulose component. The method includes providing a bacterial cellulose product, mixing the bacterial cellulose product with a polymeric thickener and/or a precipitation agent, lysing the bacterial cells from the bacterial cellulose product or the mixture of the bacterial cellulose product and the polymeric thickener or precipitation agent, and co-precipitating the resultant mixture with a water-miscible non-aqueous liquid. The resultant bacterial cellulose formulation includes at least one bacterial cellulose material and at least one polymeric thickener. The bacterial cellulose formulation, may be used in food compositions.

Abstract: A method for protecting a mashup webpage is disclosed. The mashup webpage includes a plurality of mini-applications. The method includes intercepting a content access event by a first mini-application of the plurality of mini-applications, the content access event requesting access to content of a second mini-application of the plurality of mini-applications. The method also includes ascertaining, using a Document Mini-application Model (DOM) access control policy and a DOM model, whether the content access event is permissible. The method additionally includes denying the access by the first mini-application to the content of the second mini-application if the content access event is deemed impermissible or permissible according to the DOM access control policy.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a chip antenna is invented, which comprises forming multiple meandered lines, folding the meandered line set, and forming a package to encapsulate a three-dimensional antenna structure. The material of the package is a dielectric composite formed with polymers and ceramic powders, which has a dielectric constant designed for the antenna. The characteristics of the chip antenna are determined by the structures of the antenna body and the dielectric constant of the package. Thus, a requirement for miniature structures in antenna applications can be satisfied.

Abstract: A loop-type antenna for radio frequency identification includes a main body and a feed portion. The main body includes a loop member and at least one pair of coupled sections. The loop member has at least one gap. Each of the coupled sections is connected with one end of corresponding one of the at least one gap. The pair has identical extension direction. The feed portion is electrically connected with the loop member in the manner that the loop member is symmetrical in terms of the feed portion. An antenna array for radio frequency identification also is provided.

Abstract: An impedance matching circuit converts between an input impedance of an antenna and a characteristic impedance of a transmission line, such as a coaxial cable. The impedance matching circuit includes a transformer and a lumped circuit. The transformer has a primary side and a secondary side. The secondary side is configured to electrically connect with the antenna. The lumped circuit is electrically connected with the primary side, for converting the input impedance of the primary side to the characteristic impedance. An antenna assembly using the above-mentioned impedance matching circuit is also provided.

Abstract: A chip antenna has a dielectric material layer, a first meandered strip, a second meandered strip and several bended strips. The first meandered strip is meandered in one direction and disposed on the dielectric material layer. The second meandered strip is meandered in another direction and disposed on the dielectric material layer. The first meandered strip is connected to the second meandered strip. The bended strips are connected to the turns of the meandered strips.

Abstract: A chip antenna apparatus for receiving global positioning system signals, includes a L-shaped ground area and an omni-directional chip antenna. The L-shaped ground area is disposed on a circuit board. The omni-directional chip antenna is disposed in a gap of the L-shaped ground area on the circuit board and electrically connected to the L-shaped ground area.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing microchip antenna comprises a dielectric substrate having antenna radiation conductor paths composing of at least one feeding point and multiple-curved paths; a dielectric substrate having the antenna radiation conductor paths being packaged by the material capable of adjusting easily dielectric constant; and an antennal object including antenna radiation conductor paths, feeding ends, welding spots and packaging materials. The main body of the antenna has multi-folded paths, feeding ends, welding spots, and a packaging body. The radiation wires of the antenna is built on a single or a multiple input ends on a dielectric substrate and is multi-folded wires and it is packaged by another dielectric material. The radiation wires of the antenna can be designed and manufactured in three dimension so as to reduce the area occupied by the antenna and reduce the coupling interference between the elements.

Abstract: A discontinuous transmission line structure includes an input transmission line, an output transmission line, a plurality of meandered inductors, coupled in series between the input transmission line and the output transmission line, and a plurality of shunted to grounded capacitors, coupled between the meandered inductors. The discontinuous transmission line structure has a high inductance and a high capacitance, and can effectively reduce the size by increasing the transmission line load impedance and capacitance while the characteristic impedance of the transmission line structure remains.

Abstract: A method for producing elastic artificial leather includes preparing two polymers that include different crystallization degrees but similar fluidities. Fibers are made of the polymers, and non-woven cloth is made of the fibers. The non-woven cloth is then soaked in polyurethane resin. The non-woven cloth and the polyurethane resin are washed and then dried. In another method, a first type of fibers made of the polymers is mixed with a second type of fibers that can be dissolved in water, alkali or organic solvent. A non-woven cloth made of the first and second types of fibers and is soaked in polyurethane resin. The second type of fibers are then from the non-woven cloth and the polyurethane resin in order to leave elongated spaces. With either method, the recovery rate of the elastic artificial leather is above 90% after it is stretched by 10% to 200% longitudinally and transversely.

Abstract: A connection apparatus for a chip antenna includes a connection base and at least one chip slot. The connection base is disposed on a circuit board and connects to the electronic components of the circuit board via a connection wire. The chip slot is disposed on the connection base for inserting the chip antenna. Thus, the chip antenna is connected to the electronic components of the circuit board via the connection wire.

Abstract: An integrating SOC capable of integrating a micro-antenna System on Chip (SOC) of integrating micro-antennas comprises an existing radio frequency model, a circuit board and an antenna element to a package of single SOC. The micro-antenna element is formed by using antenna radiated conductor paths composing of a single-feeding end or multiple-feeding ends and multiple-curved paths. Active or passive elements are selected to match up the antenna element and relative circuits, and arranges on the circuit board. Then by using embedding type injection molding or glue-filling modeling, the single SOC is finished by the package of a radio frequency model and an antenna element.

Abstract: A chip antenna apparatus for receiving global positioning system signals, includes a L-shaped ground area and an omni-directional chip antenna. The L-shaped ground area is disposed on a circuit board. The omni-directional chip antenna is disposed in a gap of the L-shaped ground area on the circuit board and electrically connected to the L-shaped ground area.

Abstract: A chip antenna has an antenna body and a package. The antenna body has multiple meandered metal lines and is encapsulated with the package. The material of the package is a dielectric composite formed with polymers and ceramic powders, which has a dielectric constant designed for the antenna. The characteristics of the chip antenna are determined by the structures of the antenna body and the dielectric constant of the package. Thus, a requirement for tiny structures in antenna applications can be satisfied.

Abstract: A device shell for use in a wireless communication device, is disclosed to have a shell body injection-molded from a compound material in a predetermined shape, and an antenna circuit formed in the shell body and electrically connectable to a circuit board in a wireless communication device in which the device shell is used.

Abstract: A new method to produce formulations of bacterial cellulose that exhibit improved viscosity-modifying properties particularly with low energy applied to effectuate viscosity changes therewith is provided. Such a method includes the novel co-precipitation with a water soluble co-agent that permits precipitation in the presence of excess alcohol to form an insoluble fiber that can than be utilized as a thickener or suspension aid without the need to introduce high energy mixing. Such bacterial cellulose properties have been available in the past but only through highly labor and energy intensive processes. Such an inventive method as now proposed thus provides a bacterial cellulose-containing formulation that exhibits not only properties that are as effective as those for previous bacterial celluloses, but, in some ways, improvements to such previous types. Certain end-use compositions and applications including these novel bacterial cellulose-containing formulations are also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: A connection apparatus for a chip antenna includes a connection base and at least one chip slot. The connection base is disposed on a circuit board and connects to the electronic components of the circuit board via a connection wire. The chip slot is disposed on the connection base for inserting the chip antenna. Thus, the chip antenna is connected to the electronic components of the circuit board via the connection wire.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a broadband antenna apparatus having single or multiple winding strips. The broadband antenna apparatus has a dielectric material layer, and the single or multiple winding strips surround one another over the dielectric material layer. An antenna feed is located on the single or multiple winding strips, and ground terminals can be added.