Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing intermediates that are useful to prepare certain antibacterial N-formyl hydroxylamine compounds which are peptide deformylase inhibitors. The process makes use a ?-lactarn intermediate. Certain optically pure intermediates are also claimed.

Abstract: A SATA connector (300) for being soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB) includes an insulative housing (70), a plurality of right angle contacts (80), and a pair of board locks (90). The insulative housing has a top wall (700), a bottom wall (701), a pair of side walls (702) and a rear wall (709) which together define a mating space (703), an L-shaped tongue (704) extends from the rear wall and into the mating space. Each contact has an engaging portion (802) retained in the L-shaped tongue and a solder portion (803) extending beyond the rear wall and bent in right angle so as to parallel to the rear wall adapted for being soldered to the PCB. The pair of board locks is mounted to the bottom wall of the housing.

Abstract: A Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connector (40) for being mounted to a printed circuit board (PCB) (200) includes an insulative housing (70) and a plurality of compliant contacts (80). The housing has a pair of side walls (700), a pair of end walls (701), and a bottom wall (702) which together defining a mating space (703), an L-shaped tongue extending from the bottom wall into the mating space. Each contact having an engaging portion (802) retained in the L-shaped tongue and a press-fit tail (803) vertically extending beyond the bottom wall adapted for being mounted to the PCB. The housing further comprises a pair of pegs (706) is integrally formed on the bottom wall of the housing adapted for guiding the press-fit tails mounted into the PCB without damaged.

Abstract: An automatic liquid or blood transfusion system includes a pressurization device to supply a pressurized gas to at least one transfusion bag, and a gas reservoir connected to the pressurization device and a gas supply source. The pressurization device has an enclosure having a front panel and an open rear end, and inside the enclosure, the following devices are installed. A gas inlet is in communication with the gas reservoir. One end of a valve is in fluid communication with the gas inlet, and the other end of the valve is connected to a gas outlet. The gas outlet is connected to at least one liquid transfusion bag. A pressure gauge is installed at the gas outlet to monitor pressure of the gas flowing through the gas outlet. A pressure regulator is in fluid communication with the gas outlet to regulate pressure of the gas flowing through the gas outlet at a constant value. A control knob is installed at the front panel of the enclosure to set up the constant value.

Abstract: A Serial ATA connector (1) includes an insulative housing (10) consisting of a first housing member (11) and a second housing member (12), and a plurality of terminals (140, 141) received in the housing. The first housing member defines a plurality of depressed molding areas (116, 117, 118, 119) for being filled with injected molding materials to form the second housing member. A pair of reinforcing posts (115) is provided on the first housing member to further increase the strength of the housing.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of N-amino nitrogen heterocyclic compounds is disclosed and claimed. In an embodiment of this invention, a compound of the formula (VI) is prepared starting from the corresponding indole derivative by way of N-amination and subsequently forming an hydrazone by the reaction with a keto compound in a single step. Further reduction of the hydrazone and subsequent coupling with a pyridine compound affords the compound of formula VI or a suitable salt thereof.

Abstract: A seismic isolation bearing assembly includes a frame unit including upper and lower frames and defining a plurality of upper and lower sub-frames, and a plurality of bearing units, each of which is mounted in a mounting cell defined by a respective one of the upper sub-frames and a respective one of the lower sub-frames, and each of which includes spaced apart upper and lower load plates and a bearing interposed between and in sliding contact with the upper and lower load plates. The upper load plate is secured to the respective one of the upper sub-frames. The lower load plate is secured to the respective one of the lower sub-frames.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (1) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of contacts (3), a number of wires (4), and a cover (5) mounted to the housing. The insulative housing has a number of passageways (24) in a front portion (20) and a number of posts (27) on a rear portion (22). Every two neighboring posts define a contact-receiving tunnel (26) therebetween. Each contact includes a three-beam mating portion (30) received in the passageways, and an insulation displacement portion (32) received in a corresponding contact-receiving tunnel. The insulation displacement portion includes a first wall (320), a second wall (322), and an intermediate section (324) connecting the first and the second walls. The first and the second walls each define a slot (328), and the slots align with each other. Each wire is received in the slots of a corresponding contact and electrically connected with the contact in the contact-receiving tunnel.

Abstract: A cable end connector assembly (1) includes a dielectric housing (2), a plurality of contact units (3), a plurality of wires (6), and a cover (5). The housing includes an upper wall (20), a lower wall (21), and a pair of sidewalls (251, 252) connecting the upper and lower walls. Each contact unit comprises at least one mating portion (32) and a tail portion (33) opposite to the mating portion and extending beyond a rear face of the housing. The tail portion has a U-shaped configuration. Each wire comprises a conductive core (60) received in corresponding U-shaped tail portion and soldered with the tail portion to form electrical connection therebetween. The cover is over-molded with a rear end (26) of the housing and covers front ends of the wires and the tail portions of the contact units to protect the electrical connection between the wires and the contact units.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a plurality of platforms spaced apart and disposed on opposite sides of a base. The plurality of platforms each is selectively operable by a motor-driven assembly. The plurality of platforms can be independently operated for allowing a user to place one leg thereon while exercising the other leg on the treadmill belt. A seat is removably positionable to opposite sides of the base so that a user may rest thereon when operating the treadmill. A display screen is attached to a control panel and movable therebeneath when the treadmill is folded to a non-operating position.

Abstract: A safety Serial ATA IDC power cable plug connector (1) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of IDC power contacts (3) retained in the housing, a number of wires (4) connected to the power contacts, and a cover (5) mounted onto the insulative housing with the wires securely retained therebetween. The insulative housing comprises an engaging portion (20) providing a number of protrusions (26) and an opposite terminating portion (21). The engaging portion has an upper wall (202), a lower wall (204) and a pair of lateral walls (206) cooperatively defining a receiving space (22) therebetween for receiving a complementary Serial ATA power receptacle connector (6). An L-shaped tongue (24) extends into the receiving space. The cover comprises a number of latching arms (57) latching onto corresponding protrusions of the housing.

Abstract: A cable end connector assembly including an insulative housing (10), a plurality of signal and grounding contacts (21), (22), a spacer device (30), a cable (40), and an over-molding cover (50). The insulative housing has a base, the base having a mating section defining a receiving space therein adapted for receiving a mating portion of the complementary connector. The signal and grounding contacts are mounted in the housing, each contact has an engaging portion, a rear connecting portion, and a tail portion extends rearwardly from the connecting portion, at least one tail portion of the grounding contact has a fork-shape. The cable has a number of conductors each electrically connecting a corresponding contact. The cover is over-molded with and encloses a rear end of the housing and the front end of the cable.

Abstract: A Serial ATA connector (1) includes an insulative housing (10) consisting of a first housing member (11) and a second housing member (12), and a plurality of terminals (140, 141) received in the housing. The first housing member defines a plurality of depressed molding areas (116, 117, 118, 119) for being filled with injected molding materials to form the second housing member. A pair of reinforcing posts (115) is provided on the first housing member to further increase the strength of the housing.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a liquid crystal display device comprising at least two substrates, a homeotropic alignment film coated on said substrates, and a nematic liquid crystal mixture between adjacent substrates. A homeotropic alignment film in the form of a single Fluorinated-Diamond like Carbon (F-DLC) layer deposited onto the substrates with fluorinated gases by oblique plasma deposition method is disclosed.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (1) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of contacts (3), a number of wires (4), and a cover (5). The housing has a number of passageways (24) in a front portion (20), and a number of posts (27) and blocks (28) on a rear portion (22). Every two neighboring posts define a contact-receiving tunnel (26) therebetween. Each contact includes an insulation displacement portion (32) received in a corresponding contact-receiving tunnel. The insulation displacement portion includes a first wall (320), a second wall (322), and an intermediate section (324) connecting the opposite walls. The first and the second walls each define a slot (328), and the slots align with each other. Each wire is received in the slots of a corresponding contact in the contact-receiving tunnel. The cover includes a plurality of latching arms (57) respectively engaging with the blocks of the housing.

Abstract: A Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connector (400) for being mounted to a printed circuit board (PCB) (200) includes an insulative housing (70) and a plurality of compliant contacts (80). The housing has a pair of side walls (700), a pair of end walls (701), and a bottom wall (702) which together defining a mating space (703), an L-shaped tongue extending from the bottom wall into the mating space. Each contact having an engaging portion (802) retained in the L-shaped tongue and a press-fit tail (803) vertically extending beyond the bottom wall adapted for being mounted to the PCB. The housing further comprises a pair of pegs (706) is integrally formed on the bottom wall of the housing adapted for guiding the press-fit tails mounted into the PCB without damaged.

Abstract: A SATA connector (300) for being soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB) includes an insulative housing (70), a plurality of right angle contacts (80), and a pair of board locks (90). The insulative housing has a top wall (700), a bottom wall (701), a pair of side walls (702) and a rear wall (709) which together define a mating space (703), an L-shaped tongue (704) extends from the rear wall and into the mating space. Each contact has an engaging portion (802) retained in the L-shaped tongue and a solder portion (803) extending beyond the rear wall and bent in right angle so as to parallel to the rear wall adapted for being soldered to the PCB. The pair of board locks is mounted to the bottom wall of the housing.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a plurality of platforms spaced apart and disposed on opposite sides of a base. The plurality of platforms each is selectively operable by a motor-driven assembly. The plurality of platforms can be independently operated for allowing a user to place one leg thereon while exercising the other leg on the treadmill belt. A seat is removably positionable to opposite sides of the base so that a user may rest thereon when operating the treadmill. A display screen is attached to a control panel and movable therebeneath when the treadmill is folded to a non-operating position.