Abstract: An electrical card connector (100) is provided for electrically connecting with an electrical card (9) defining a notch (90) and includes a cover (1), a number of conductive contacts (2) and an eject mechanism. The eject mechanism includes a heart cam element (51) defining a heart-shaped guiding groove (510), a slider (52), a cam follower (53) having a clap (533) and a pair of coiled springs (54) disposed between the heart cam element and the slider. The cam follower has an end connecting with the slider and an opposite end moving in the guiding groove of the heart cam element. When the electrical card is inserted into the electrical card connector, the clasp of the cam follower is displaced into the notch of the card. When the card is ejected from the connector, the clasp disengages from the connector.

Abstract: A method of forming micro holes metal membrane by inkjet printing spray micro droplets of a catalyst in the holes after the substrate surface is treated. The catalyst adsorbs and dries on the inner walls of the holes. After that, the surface properties of the substrate are changed so that the coating solution readily enters the holes and forms a membrane on their inner walls. This can avoid incomplete metal coating due to residual air in the holes and forming a disconnected circuit. Moreover, the adhesive force between the inner wall of the holes and the metal improves the situation of coated layer peeling. The method reduces the use of precious catalyst, the fabrication procedure, and the production of photo resist etching waste. Since it does not require expensive equipment and space for exposure, developing, laser drilling, the method lowers the production cost and satisfies the environmental protection requirements.

Abstract: An shielded electrical connector (100), to which an electrical element (5) is electrically connected, includes an insulative housing (1) defining a number of passageways (101), a number of terminals (2) retained in the passageways, a side shield (3) and a bottom shell (4). The insulative housing also has a bottom board (17) defining a number of grooves (170) communicating with the passageways. Each terminal includes a soldering portion (26) and a body portion (21) partially exposed to the groove.

Abstract: An shielded electrical connector (100) for fastening therein an electrical element (5) which is formed with a plurality of protrusions (5111, 5121, 5131, 5141), includes an insulative housing (3), a number of terminals (2), a side shield (1) and a bottom shield (4) attached to a bottom of the insulative housing. The side shield includes a number of separated shielding plates (11, 12, 13, 14) mounted around the insulative housing, Each shielding plate has a body portion and a number of flexible plates (15) formed in U-shape with a free end extending downwardly and inwardly for standing against the electrical element. The side shield further defines a plurality of engaging holes (123, 143) for insertion of the terminals.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) includes a first connector member (1) and a second connector member (2). The first connector member includes a first housing (13), a number of first contacts (14) received in the first housing and a first shell (11) enclosing the first housing. The first housing has a tongue plate (133). A grounding bar (12) attaches to the first housing and encloses the tongue plate. The second connector member includes a second housing (22), a number of second contacts (23) received in the second housing to electrically contacting with the first contacts and a second shell (21) enclosing the second housing. A room (24) is reserved between the second housing and the second shell adapted for receiving the tongue plate enclosed with the grounding bar of the first housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymeric composition comprising an elastomeric hydrogenated block copolymer and a propylene polymer. The hydrogenated block copolymers have high melt flows allowing for ease in processing the hydrogenation block copolymers in melt processes such as extrusion or molding.

Abstract: A method of forming a conductive via plug is disclosed. The conductive via plug is formed by printing a solution comprising a solvent with insulating material dissolve capability and a conductive material by an inkjet method. The formed conductive via plug has a low resistivity and thus may serve as an electrical connection between two separate conductive layers. This manufacturing method of the conductive via plug may achieve simultaneously deposition, patterning and etching purposes, which significantly simplifies the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A method for forming wires of nano-meter grade, wherein by printing or dispensing a solution on a substrate, the solute contained in the solution will form two regions with different thicknesses on the substrate when the solvent has dried. After an etching process is comprehensively applied on the substrate, the region with thinner solute will be completely removed, and only the region with the thicker solute remains as the desired wires. With such a process, the line width of the created wires is narrowed to reach the nano-grade.

Abstract: A method for forming metal wires by microdispensing a pattern is disclosed. The method includes the steps of microdispensing a catalyst pattern on the substrate and forming metal wires by electroless plating. Before the step of microdispensing catalyst pattern, the surface properties of the substrate have been improved by a surface modification treatment.

Abstract: The invention features a method of treating an inflammatory condition in an individual, comprising administering an agent inhibits the interaction between a Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and a high mobility group B (HMGB) polypeptide to the individual. The invention also features methods for identifying agents that inhibit the interaction between TLR2 and HMGB.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for inhibiting the release of a proinflammatory cytokine from a vertebrate cell, and for inhibiting an inflammatory cytokine cascade in a patient. The compositions comprise a vertebrate HMG A box, and an antibody preparation that specifically binds to a vertebrate HMG B box. The methods comprise treating a cell or a patient with sufficient amounts of the composition to inhibit the release of the proinflammatory cytokine, or to inhibit the inflammatory cytokine cascade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles prepared from novel anionic block copolymers of mono alkenyl arenes and conjugated dienes, and to blends of such block copolymers with other polymers. The block copolymers have mono alkenyl arene end blocks and controlled distribution blocks of mono alkenyl arenes and conjugated dienes. The block copolymer may be blended with at least one other polymer selected from the group consisting of olefin polymers, styrene polymers, amorphous resins and engineering thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for inhibiting the release of a proinflammatory cytokine from a vertebrate cell, and for inhibiting an inflammatory cytokine cascade in a patient. The compositions comprise a vertebrate HMGB A box, and an antibody preparation that specifically binds to a vertebrate HMGB B box. The methods comprise treating a cell or a patient with sufficient amounts of the composition to inhibit the release of the proinflammatory cytokine, or to inhibit the inflammatory cytokine cascade.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for inhibiting the release of a proinflammatory cytokine from a vertebrate cell, and for inhibiting an inflammatory cytokine cascade in a patient. The compositions comprise a vertebrate HMG A box, and an antibody preparation that specifically binds to a vertebrate HMG B box. The methods comprise treating a cell or a patient with sufficient amounts of the composition to inhibit the release of the proinflammatory cytokine, or to inhibit the inflammatory cytokine cascade.

Abstract: A fork blade for a bicycle front fork includes a lower cylindrical casing, an upper cylindrical casing having a reduced bottom end inserted into the lower cylindrical casing, a forked tip member welded to the lower cylindrical casing at the bottom, a double end screw rod having a top end screwed up with locknuts to hold a buffer spring above a hollow screw member being fastened to the bottom end of the upper cylindrical casing and a bottom end connected to the forked tip member, a shock spring retained between the hollow screw member and the forked tip member, wherein the forked tip member has a circular upright wall welded to the inside wall of the lower cylindrical casing at the bottom and welding holes through the circular upright wall into which the melted metal for joining the forked tip member and the lower cylindrical casing fills.

Abstract: A bicycle front fork shock absorbing device includes a shock absorbing spring and a set of tubular elastomers mounted around a guide rod being linked to a headed locating screw rod in either fork blade of a bicycle front fork, the improvement including a plurality of protective caps mounted around the guide rod and separated by the tubular elastomer and the shock absorbing spring, a buffer spring received in a sleeve around the headed locating screw rod and retained between the head the headed locating screw rod and a lock screw, and wherein each protective cap has two recesses at two opposite sides respectively covered around either a tubular elastomer or the shock absorbing spring or the head of the headed locating screw rod.

Abstract: A bicycle front fork shock absorbing mechanism includes a lower cylindrical casing having a lower rubber ring above an inside screw hole thereof and a friction lining around the inside wall thereof, and upper cylindrical casing inserted into the lower cylindrical casing to hold a stack of upper rubber rings by a locating block, a friction ring mounted around the lower cylindrical casing in contact with the friction lining through a slide contact, a shock absorbing conical spring retained between the upper rubber rings and the lower rubber ring, and a screw rod having a head stopped above the locating block and a screw rod inserted in proper order through a hole on the locating block, the upper rubber rings, the shock absorbing conical springs, and the lower rubber ring and then threaded into the screw hole on the lower cylindrical casing.