Abstract: A coaxial connector (100) includes a bracket (10) defining a cavity (15), a central pin (30) received in the cavity and an insulative member (20). The central pin includes a contact portion (31), a mounting portion (32), and a fixing portion (33) disposed between the contact portion and the mounting portion. The fixing portion has at least an engaging face (331) extending along a direction angled to a rotating direction of the central pin. The insulative member is mounted around the fixing portion of the central pin and disposed between the bracket and the central pin. The insulative member includes a working face (211) engaging with the engaging face of the central pin.

Abstract: The RF connector (100) has a collar (11) defining an axial bore (110), an insulator (12) mounted into the axial bore and having an axial hole (121) defining therethrough, a central pin (13) retained in the axial hole of the insulator and an outer shield (10) partially enclosing a front portion of the axial bore. The outer shield has a protruding portion (103) extending forwardly to form an interior room (101) for receiving the mating connector. The collar has a claw (111) extending therearound to flexibly resist against an inner surface of the mating connector.

Abstract: A coaxial connector (1) mounted on a panel includes an insulative bracket (10) extending along a longitudinal axis thereof, a metallic member (20) disposed in the insulative bracket, and a contact terminal (30) assembled in the insulative bracket. The insulative bracket has a securing portion (13) defining a passage (130) and a connecting portion (14) surrounding the securing portion for mechanically connecting with a mating electrical connector. The metallic member is disposed between the securing portion and the connecting portion and has a mating portion (22) for electrically connecting with the mating electrical connector. The contact terminal is secured in the passage of the securing portion.

Abstract: A coaxial connector (1, 1?, 1?) for being mounted on a panel (300) includes a metallic bracket (10, 10?, 10?) defining a receiving space (11, 11?, 11?) therein, an insulative member (20, 20?, 20?) mounted on the metallic bracket and a contact terminal (30, 30?, 30?) received in the securing portion. The insulative member has a securing portion (21, 21?, 21?) received in the receiving space and defining a passage (210, 210?, 210?), and a mounting portion (22, 22?, 22?) integrated with the securing portion for being mounted on the panel. The contact terminal is received in the passage of the securing portion.

Abstract: A pluggable transceiver module assembly includes a cage (4) having a latch (41) formed thereon, and a pluggable transceiver module (1) for assembling to the cage. The pluggable transceiver module (1) includes a housing (10) having a latching portion (141) engageable with the latch, an actuator (31) and a pivot (34) slidably mounted on the housing, a lever (32) and a spring member (33). The lever engages with the pivot and manipulates to drive the pivot and therefore the actuator to operate the latch. The spring member has a first connecting portion (331) coupled with the lever and a second connecting portion (334) assembled to the housing. The first connecting portion exerts a restoring force to the actuator.

Abstract: A coaxial connector (1) having a moveable terminal includes a metallic bracket (10) defining a receiving space (100) therein. A contact terminal (20) is insulated assembled to the bracket and configured a stationary first part (31) and a second part (33) telescopically assembled within the first part.

Abstract: A heat sink includes a plurality of fins parallel to each other. The fins include a top portion having a flange. The opposite ends of each flange are rounded. Two rounded corners are located below the plane defined by the flange.

Abstract: A protective cap for use with a heat sink, includes a cover plate for enclosing thermal grease on the heat sink, and a plurality of strengthening ribs positioned on the cover plate. The strengthening ribs resist the heat sink to prevent the thermal grease from being pressed against the cover plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or components or parts thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecules and their components and/or parts and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.

Abstract: A method of producing undifferentiated avian cells expressing an embryonic stem cell phenotype. The method includes the steps of collecting avian gonadal cells including primordial germ cells from an avian embryo after the formation of the primitive streak; depositing the avian gonadal cells in contact with a preconditioned feeder matrix; and growing the avian gonadal cells on the pre-conditioned feeder matrix in the presence of media for a time sufficient to produce an avian cell culture consisting essentially of undifferentiated avian cells expressing an embryonic stem cell phenotype.

Abstract: The present invention can include a method for initiating a dispatch call. The method can include a step of receiving a dispatch call request from a MIDlet disposed within a JAVA ME environment of a communication device, such as a mobile telephony device. The method can determine whether the MIDlet is in a domain having access to dispatch call functions implemented within a native environment of the communication device. When the domain has access, a dispatch communication session can be established for the dispatch call request. The dispatch communication session can execute within the native environment without exiting the JAVA ME environment. When the domain lacks access, the dispatch call request can be conveyed to the native environment, the MIDlet can quit executing, the JAVA ME environment can be exited, and a dispatch communication session for the dispatch call request can be established from within the native environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for regulating cytokine signaling and agents useful for same. The method of the present invention is predicated in part on the identification of the molecular target of suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) interaction in controlling cytokine signaling. The identification of the molecular target permits the development of assays to screen for a range of agonists and antagonists useful in modulating cytokine function. The present invention further provides, therefore, screening assays and more particularly high through-put screening assays for agonists and antagonists of SOCS-receptor interaction. Such agonists and antagonists are useful in the manufacture of medicaments for controlling cytokine signaling. Control of cytokine signaling is important for the treatment of a range of conditions including cancer, inflammatory conditions, immunological disorders and any other conditions involving aberrations of signal transduction.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or derivatives thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. Interaction between the novel receptor of the present invention and a cytokine ligand facilitates proliferation, differentiation and survival of a wide variety of cells. The novel receptor and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or derivatives thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. Interaction between the novel receptor of the present invention and a cytokine ligand facilitates proliferation, differentiation and survival of a wide variety of cells. The novel receptor and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.

Abstract: A housing (100) includes a housing base (10), a chromium film (12), and a chromium carbide film (14). The housing base is made of a material of metal or metal alloys. The chromium film is formed on a surface of the housing base, and the chromium carbide film is formed on a surface of the chromium film. The present invention also provides a method for making the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to amino acid sequences obtainable from SOCS proteins and which are capable of interacting with intracellular molecules. The present invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding said amino acid sequences. The amino acid sequences and the nucleic acid molecules encoding same of the present invention are useful in modulating degradation of proteinaceous molecules such as but not limited to SOCS proteins and proteinaceous molecules associated therewith. The present invention provides a mechanism for modulating cytokine or cytokine-like molecule signalling by modulating the degradation of activated signal transduction molecules or their negative regulators, i.e. the SOCS proteins.

Abstract: A process in which a salt of clavulanic acid, typically an amine salt or an alkali metal salt is exposed to conditions, particularly a pH of less than 6.0, which reduces the quantity of contaminating impurities. The process may be a washing process, a recrystallisation process or a preparative process.

Abstract: The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing epothilone A and B, desoxyepothilones A and B, and analogues thereof, useful in the treatment of cancer and cancer which has developed a multidrug-resistant phenotype. Also provided are intermediates useful for preparing said epothilones.

Abstract: The invention provides partially stabilised zirconia and alumina based electro-static dissipative or ESD ceramic compositions. The proposed ceramic compositions include specific amounts of dopants comprising one or more metal oxides selected from iron oxide, chromium oxide and titanium oxide. The proposed ESD ceramic materials are made into useful industrial products by injection moulding and sintering technology. A novel binder system may optionally be used to make injection mouldable feedstock. Useful products produced by the invention include, for example, ESD ceramic tweezers tips, ESD ceramic dispensing needles, ESD ceramic scissors and blades and ESD ceramic wire bonding capillaries which retain their ESD properties at relatively low temperatures, for example, service temperatures from 25 to 500° C.