Abstract: Cationic polymers hydrolyzable to zwitterionic polymers, monomers for making the cationic polymers, surfaces that include the polymers, and methods for making and using the cationic polymers and surfaces. The cationic polymers include counterions and/or hydrolyzable groups that release active agents.

Abstract: A phase-locked loop (PLL) with a decreased frequency tuning gain KVCO and a loop filter using capacitor multiplication technique to get high chip area efficiency. To get decreased frequency tuning gain, KVCO, a voltage to current converter in a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) in the PLL may comprise a first voltage to current converter and a second voltage to current converter. The trans-conductance of the first voltage to current converter is 1/? of that of the second voltage to current converter, wherein ?>1. The first voltage to current converter is controlled by an output voltage of a loop filter in the PLL, and the second voltage to current converter is controlled by a relative DC voltage, which may be the junction node between R1 and C1 in a loop filer of the PLL. Capacitor multiplication technique may use an auxiliary charge pump to charge or discharge the junction node between R1 and C1 inversely to the main charge pump.

Abstract: Zwitterionic polymers having adhesive groups, methods for making the polymers, surfaces having the polymers grafted thereto and grafted therefrom, and methods for making and using the polymer-modified surfaces.

Abstract: Nanoparticles zwitterionic polymers grafted thereto or grafted therefrom, and methods for making and using the nanoparticles. Zwitterionic nanogels, and methods for making and using the nanogels.

Abstract: A heat sink tester for pressing a heat sink against a simulation heat source includes a base, a pressing assembly and a supporting device. The base is for supporting the heat sink thereon. The pressing assembly presses the heat sink against the base along a first direction. The supporting device is for supporting the simulation heat source thereon. The supporting device pushes the simulation heat source through the base to engage against the heat sink along a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: Marine coatings including cationic polymers hydrolyzable to nonfouling zwitterionic polymers, coated marine surfaces, and methods for making and using the marine coatings.

Abstract: Hemostatic wound dressings that include cationic polymers and related hydrogels, methods for making and using the wound dressings.

Abstract: A microthermophotovoltaic (micro-TPV) system is a novel micro power device. The system fully utilizes the high surface-to-volume ratio of a microcombustor, and is able to deliver and electrical power output of 0.5-10 W in a package of the order of centimeters. The system comprises mainly a combustor-emitter, a filter, a photovoltaic (PV) cell array, and cooling fins. The combustor-emitter functions to convert chemical energy into radiative heat energy. The filter is able to recycle a large part of the unusable energy that cannot be converted into electricity by the PV cell array. The PV cell array is used to convert radiative heat energy into electricity. The system has no moving parts. Its fabrication and assembly are relatively easy. As a result, it can be readily used as a power source of micro mechanical devices and portable devices, in which convenience and low cost reliability and ease of maintenance are the key factors of consideration.

Abstract: Cationic polymers hydrolyzable to zwitterionic polymers, monomers for making the cationic polymers, surfaces that include the polymers, therapeutic agent delivery systems that include the cationic polymers, methods for administering a therapeutic agent using the delivery systems, and methods for making and using the cationic polymers, monomers, surfaces, and therapeutic agent delivery systems.

Abstract: A method for preventing or for treating anxiety in a patient in need thereof comprising administering wogonin to the patient in an effective dose that does not cause sedative or myorelaxant side effects. Methods for extracting wogonin from the roots of Scutelleria baicalensis Georgi are also described.

Abstract: A method of genotyping single nucleotide polymorphisms (“SNP”) and point mutations in nucleic acid based on chain extension by polymerase. This invention is based on the fact that the nucleoside immediately 5? adjacent to any SNP/point mutation site is known, and the neighboring sequence immediately 3? adjacent to the site is also known. A primer complementary to the sequence directly adjacent to the SNP on the 3? side in a target polynucleotide is used for chain elongation. The polymerase reaction mixture contains one chain-terminating nucleotide having a base complementary to the nucleotide directly adjacent to the SNP on the 5? side in the target polynucleotide. An additional dNTP may be added to produce a primer with the maximum of a two-base extension. The resultant elongation/termination reaction products are analyzed for the length of chain extension of the primer, or for the amount of label incorporation from a labeled form of the terminator nucleotide.

Abstract: A microthermophotovoltaic (micro-TPV) system is a novel micro power device. The system fully utilizes the high surface-to-volume ratio of a microcombustor, and is able to deliver and electrical power output of 0.5-10 W in a package of the order of centimeters. The system comprises mainly a combustor-emitter, a filter, a photovoltaic (PV) cell array, and cooling fins. The combustor-emitter functions to convert chemical energy into radiative heat energy. The filter is able to recycle a large part of the unusable energy that cannot be converted into electricity by the PV cell array. The PV cell array is used to convert radiative heat energy into electricity. The system has no moving parts. Its fabrication and assembly are relatively easy. As a result, it can be readily used as a power source of micro mechanical devices and portable devices, in which convenience and low cost reliability and ease of maintenance are the key factors of consideration.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel uses of l-tetrahydropalmatine (l-THP) and its related compounds, methods of treatment of patients in need of same, and methods of manufacture of medicaments for treatment of patients, and the use of l-THP in same. Specifically, it is shown herein that l-THP has an anxiolytic effect (i.e., that it is therapeutically effective in relieving or reducing anxiety, agitation and/or tension), and that it has a sedative effect depending on its quantity of oral administration.

Abstract: Methods for preventing or for treating benzodiazepine site (BZD-S) associated syndromes comprising administering 2′ hydroxyflavone and flavone derivatives thereof which contain a hydroxyl group at the 2′ position to a patient in need thereof in an effective dose. Methods for extracting certain of the compounds from plant material are also described.

Abstract: This invention creates a credit performance valuation system composed of risk cells and risk events. This invention provides a method to classify credit customers into a multitude of different segments according the severity and the urgency of the bad payment behavior specified by risk events. Consequently, this invention measures credit risk by forecasting the likelihood of a customer will be in each segment by analyzing the process of bad credit performance.

Abstract: Methods for preventing or for treating benzodiazepine site (BZD-S) associated syndromes comprising administering 2′ hydroxyflavone and flavone derivatives thereof which contain a hydroxyl group at the 2′ position to a patient in need thereof in an effective dose. Methods for extracting certain of the compounds from plant material are also described.