Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes a basin, a plumbing system configured to supply water to the basin, a processing circuit, and a housing containing the plumbing system and the processing circuit. The housing includes ports on the second face allowing access to a digital audio input, the plumbing fixture configured to output audio via a speaker based on the digital audio input. The plumbing fixture further includes a remote control configured to control the plumbing fixture and further configured to customize selectable audio sources for playback via the speaker.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for non-contact incoming call rejection and a communication system using the same. The method generally includes the steps of entering into a normal operation mode to check if a call rejection signal is received when a call message is received, checking, entering into a call rejection mode and turning off the prompt device if the call rejection signal is received, checking if the call rejection signal continues, turning off the call rejection mode and recovering the original settings of the prompt device if the call rejection signal does not continue, returning back to the normal operation mode, and repeating the subsequent steps. Therefore, the present invention automatically enters into the call rejection mode based on the call rejection message transmitted by the near field wireless communication device without performing any physical operation. Particularly, the present invention is suitable for the communication device for driving.

Abstract: Methods and systems for improved chemical event detection from back scattering interferometry fringe data provide sensitive detection of a chemical event by more selectively analyzing fringe shift data.

Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes a basin, a plumbing system configured to supply water to the basin, a processing circuit, and a housing containing the plumbing system and the processing circuit. The housing includes ports on the second face allowing access to a digital audio input, the plumbing fixture configured to output audio via a speaker based on the digital audio input. The plumbing fixture further includes a remote control configured to control the plumbing fixture and further configured to customize selectable audio sources for playback via the speaker.

Abstract: An encapsulated propellant charge comprised a sealed combustible container comprised of a consumable material and having a substantially cylindrical shape. The sealed combustible container comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall therebetween. The top wall, the bottom wall and the side wall define a chamber; which contains a propellant composition.

Abstract: An effuser for a plumbing apparatus including a stepper motor, a transmission mechanism connected with an output end of the stepper motor, an effuser connected with the transmission mechanism and configured to spray water from an internal water pipe using a nozzle, wherein the transmission mechanism extends and retracts the effuser by rotating the effuser about an axis transverse to the plumbing apparatus when driven by the stepper motor.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of foamed celluloid molded products, involving three steps for the manufacture of higher density (0.7 to 1.25 gm/cc) foamed celluloid products or simple geometry lower density (0.2 to 0.7 gm/cc) foamed celluloid products, and four steps for the manufacture of lower density foamed celluloid products of any geometry. The three step process involving: (1) providing small, uniform, pieces of celluloid; (2) presoaking the pieces in a physical blowing agent (PBA) under pressure; and (3) foaming at raised temperature a controlled quantity of the presoaked pieces in a mold—to obtain the desired shape and density. For a lower density foamed celluloid product, of any moldable geometry, the steps are to: (1) small pieces of celluloid, that (2) have been presoaked in a PBA, are (3) pre-expanded to an intermediate density, and then (4) foam the desired lower density foamed product in a mold at raised temperature.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for the treatment of cognitive disorders utilizing specific 5-HT4 receptor agonist compounds, in particular, methods utilizing these compounds in combination with other agents, specifically acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders.

Abstract: By using generally known chemically, physically, or a combination thereof, means to foam celluloid, a foamed celluloid material is invented with a density of less than about 1.25 gm/cm3, which material is relatively low cost, very fast burning, very low residue, easily moldable, and which material exhibits good mechanical strength, and provides a good water barrier. These characteristics make this foamed celluloid a preferred choice for military artillery propellant charge bags, military mortar and civilian fireworks increment charges, combustible cartridges, flare housings, igniter tubes, as well as, closure disks, combustible enclosures and components thereof, among other applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane separation method and a relevant equipment, in particular to a method and an equipment for membrane separation utilizing concentration polarization during membrane filtration process, especially, to a concentration process and equipment and a drawer special for drawing a concentration polarization layer. The direct removal of the concentration polarization layer from membrane surface not only decreases the adverse influence of concentration polarization on membrane separation but also obtains concentrated retention components, thereby significantly improving the ability to maintain membrane flux, solving the twinborn problems concerning concentration polarization and membrane fouling during the membrane separation process, and achieving a high-efficiency concentration for retention components.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a press-key panel. The press-key panel includes a press-key circuit board, at least one press key, and a light source circuit board. The light source circuit board includes a light source, a power supply circuit, and light source wires. The press-key panel also includes a press-key circuit board interlayer, a light source circuit board interlayer, and light source transmission windows. The first-light transmission windows are configured to transmit light emitted by a light source. The press-key panel may further include a polyester film, a light-guiding diffusion film, a lightproof layer, a surface lamination, and a press key illumination window.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for the treatment of cognitive disorders utilizing specific 5-HT4 receptor agonist compounds, in particular, methods utilizing these compounds in combination with other agents, specifically acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane separation method and a relevant equipment, in particular to a method and an equipment for membrane separation utilizing concentration polarization during membrane filtration process, especially, to a concentration process and equipment and a drawer special for drawing a concentration polarization layer. The direct removal of the concentration polarization layer from membrane surface not only decreases the adverse influence of concentration polarization on membrane separation but also obtains concentrated retention components, thereby significantly improving the ability to maintain membrane flux, solving the twinborn problems concerning concentration polarization and membrane fouling during the membrane separation process, and achieving a high-efficiency concentration for retention components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane separation method and a relevant equipment, in particular to a method and an equipment for membrane separation utilizing concentration polarization during membrane filtration process, especially, to a concentration process and equipment and a drawer special for drawing a concentration polarization layer. The direct removal of the concentration polarization layer from membrane surface not only decreases the adverse influence of concentration polarization on membrane separation but also obtains concentrated retention components, thereby significantly improving the ability to maintain membrane flux, solving the twinborn problems concerning concentration polarization and membrane fouling during the membrane separation process, and achieving a high-efficiency concentration for retention components.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a pain condition in a mammal utilizing a specific serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and also the combination of the SNRI and an opioid agonist agent. The invention includes methods wherein the opioid agonist agent is administered at a dose that is lower than a dose administered for treating a pain condition when used alone.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a nanophase carbon black grafted with organic compounds, comprising (a) a first component: 100 parts by weight of original carbon black particles, and (b) a second component: 5-300 parts by weight of grafting organic compounds having or producing free radicals which is grafted onto the surface of the carbon black, wherein the molecular weight of the grafting organic compounds is 100-10000, and the nanophase carbon black has a particle size of 1-100 nm. The invention also discloses the synthesis thereof and articles therefrom.

Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a substrate, a first cladding layer over the substrate, an active region on the first cladding layer, and a second cladding layer on the active region, wherein the active region includes a first type barrier layer that is doped and a second type barrier layer that is undoped, the first type barrier layer being closer to the first cladding layer than the second type barrier layer.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for the treatment of cognitive disorders utilizing specific 5-HT4 receptor agonist compounds, in particular, methods utilizing these compounds in combination with other agents, specifically acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating pain in a subject in need of treatment, by administering to the subject a non-opioid agent in combination with a selective excitatory-opioid-receptor inactivator, in amounts effective to treat pain in the subject. Also disclosed is a method for treating opioid-withdrawal effects in a subject in need of treatment, by the administration to the subject of a non-opioid agent in combination with a selective excitatory-opioid-receptor inactivator, in amounts effective to treat opioid-withdrawal effects in the subject. Finally, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a non-opioid agent and a selective excitatory-opioid-receptor inactivator, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a substrate, a first cladding layer over the substrate, an active region on the first cladding layer, and a second cladding layer on the active region, wherein the active region includes a first type barrier layer that is doped and a second type barrier layer that is undoped, the first type barrier layer being closer to the first cladding layer than the second type barrier layer.