Abstract: A filter assembly, panel filter element, and servicing method is provided for reducing inlet flow restriction from a housing inlet into an inlet plenum and reducing outlet flow restriction from an outlet plenum to a housing outlet.

Abstract: Provided is an alumina-based sulfur recovery catalyst as well as its preparation method, characterized in that the catalyst has a specific surface area of at least about 350 m2/g, a pore volume of at least about 0.40 ml/g, and the pore volume of pores having a pore diameter of at least 75 nm comprises at least about 30% of the pore volume. The alumina-based catalyst according to present invention is made from flashed calcined alumina, pseudoboehmite and optionally, a binder. The present invention further relates to an use of the alumina-based sulfur recovery catalyst and a method for recovering sulfur by using this catalyst.

Abstract: A filter assembly, panel filter element, and servicing method is provided for reducing inlet flow restriction from a housing inlet into an inlet plenum and reducing outlet flow restriction from an outlet plenum to a housing outlet.

Abstract: A photoelectric sensor and method for sensing a target at a predetermined location. The photoelectric sensor includes a light source that emits light, an output circuit including first and second photodetectors, and first and second receive lenses respectively positioned adjacent to the first and second photodetectors, respectively. If the target is at the predetermined location, then a first portion of the emitted light is received by the first photodetector after being reflected off of the target and passing through the first receive lens, and a second portion of the emitted light is received by the second photodetector after being reflected off of the target and passing through the second received lens. Further, the output circuit produces an output signal indicative of a sensed characteristic of the target based on signals generated by the first and the second photodetectors.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for separating a semiconductor die from a tape to which the die is affixed during the wafer dicing process. The system includes a pick-up arm for positioning a vacuum tip over a semiconductor die to be removed. The vacuum tip includes a non-uniform array of vacuum holes to grip the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: Methods of breeding germinable transgenic broadleaved tree species are disclosed which include the following steps: (1) the main stem of a tree is cutoff at the height of 50-160 cm above the ground; (2) the transection is dipped with 0.3-0.5 OD600 of a suspension of recombinant Agrobacterium containing exogenous target genes for 3 minutes to 24 hours; (3) selective breeding is performed on the third day after infection by dipping the transection infected by recombinant Agrobacterium in step 2 with antibiotics having lethal effect on the Agrobacterium every other 1-2 days to obtain transgenic regeneration plants.

Abstract: A portable water purifier having a shell, a solar cell, a power storage system, a micro booster pump, and a membrane module. The solar cell is disposed on the shell. The power storage system, the micro booster pump, and the membrane module are disposed integratedly in the shell. The solar cell is connected to the power storage system and the combination thereof provides power for the micro booster pump. The micro booster pump is connected to the membrane module. A method of purifying water with the portable water purifier is also taught. The portable water purifier can produce instant safe, and healthy drinking water even when power supply is lacking.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an exemplary photoelectric sensor having an emitting portion for emitting light toward a target and a receiving portion for receiving, through a receive lens, reflected light that is at least some of the emitted light that is reflected by the target. The sensor further includes a refraction block having a block first surface and a block second surface wherein the reflected light received from the receive lens is refracted by at least one of the block first surface and the block second surface as it passes through the refraction block. The sensor also includes a photodetector for receiving the reflected light refracted by the refraction block and provides a detection signal indicative of the reflected light received.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a photoelectric sensor and method for sensing a target at a predetermined location. In at least one embodiment, the photoelectric sensor includes a light source that emits light, an output circuit including first and second photodetectors, first and second receive lenses respectively positioned adjacent to the first and second photodetectors, respectively, and a support structure for supporting each of the light source, the photodetectors, and the receive lenses in relation to one another. If the target is at the predetermined location, then a first portion of the emitted light is received by the first photodetector after being reflected off of the target and passing through the first receive lens, and a second portion of the emitted light is received by the second photodetector after being reflected off of the target and passing through the second received lens.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an exemplary photoelectric sensor having an emitting portion for emitting light toward a target and a receiving portion for receiving, through a receive lens, reflected light that is at least some of the emitted light that is reflected by the target. The sensor further includes a refraction block having a block first surface and a block second surface wherein the reflected light received from the receive lens is refracted by at least one of the block first surface and the block second surface as it passes through the refraction block. The sensor also includes a photodetector for receiving the reflected light refracted by the refraction block and provides a detection signal indicative of the reflected light received.

Abstract: A control system for garage door includes a motor, a controller controlling operation of the motor, and a keyboard for inputting an instruction into the controller. The keyboard includes a plurality of keys, a plurality of resistors, a divider resistor for sharing voltage, and a voltage signal output circuit. The resistors correspond to the keys. Each key is connected with one of the resistors in series to form a key mapping signal shunt. The key mapping signal shunts are connected in parallel to form a group of key mapping signal shunts. The divider resistor is connected with the group of key mapping signal shunts in series to form a series circuit. A driving voltage is applied on the series circuit. The voltage signal output circuit is for transmitting a voltage on the group of key mapping signal shunts to the controller.

Abstract: Variants of transglutaminase from Streptoverticillium ladakanum, which variants have improved selectivity for Gln-141 of human growth hormone are provided.

Abstract: Methods of breeding germinable transgenic broadleaved tree species are disclosed which include the following steps: (1) the main stem of a tree is cutoff at the height of 50-160 cm above the ground; (2) the transection is dipped with 0.3-0.5 OD600 of a suspension of recombinant Agrobacterium containing exogenous target genes for 3 minutes to 24 hours; (3) selective breeding is performed on the third day after infection by dipping the transection infected by recombinant Agrobacterium in step 2 with antibiotics having lethal effect on the Agrobacterium every other 1-2 days to obtain transgenic regeneration plants.

Abstract: A sun visor for a vehicle is shown and described. The sun visor can be slidably adjustable by the user from a first or storage position to a second position and anywhere there between. The sun visor also has an illumination system for lighted viewing in a mirror. These embodiments show and describe an illumination system that can be used with the mirror when the sun visor is located in any position.

Abstract: An interior lighting arrangement for automotive use comprises an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) encapsulated in a light diffusing material disposed in a frame with a lens overlying the light diffusing material, the array of LEDs and the frame. Preferably, the light diffusing material is translucent epoxy and the lens is grated to further diffuse and direct light. In accordance with one embodiment of the LED lighting arrangement, the lighting arrangement is in combination with a sun visor to illuminate a vanity mirror.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for measuring the thickness of a tear film layer and the heights of tear menisci around upper and lower eyelids of an eye. A plurality of images are acquired between consecutive blinks the eye using optical coherence tomography (OCT). The images depict the tear film layer and tear menisci as distinct from the cornea of the eye. In an embodiment, a plurality of reflectivity profiles from an OCT image are aligned and averaged. The difference between a first peak and a second peak of the average reflectivity profile is measured to determine the thickness of the tear film layer. The heights of the upper meniscus and the lower meniscus can also be measured from the same OCT image. In an embodiment, thickness measurements from the plurality of OCT images are combined. The measurements can be used to diagnose tear disorders, analyze treatments of dry eye and evaluate artificial tears.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface interaction type multimode optical fiber coupler. A representative embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of optical fibers with at least one having an expanded core section. Sections of the optical fibers including at least a portion of the expanded core sections are fused together forming a fused section. At least one of the optical fibers is suitable for multimode operations. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of fabrication an optical fiber coupler comprises: providing a plurality of optical fibers with at least one having an expanded core section; and maintaining sections of the optical fibers including at least a portion of the expanded core sections in contact and simultaneously heating at least a portion of the sections that are in contact to form a fused section until a predetermined end condition is reached.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of carbazole derivatives which are used in organic electroluminescent devices as the phosphorescent host materials of the emissive layers. The carbazole derivatives have glass transition temperature of between 70° C. and 220° C. and triplet energy of 2.62 eV or more. The carbazole derivatives comprise two carbazole groups and alkyl group and/or spiro group inserted between the carbazole group and aromatic group, which is represented by formula 1. The carbazole derivatives according to the present invention are used as host materials for the triplet emissive dyes and they have high energy and stability. They can also reduce the converse energy transfer from the dye molecules to the host molecules and improve the luminance and efficiency of the OLEDs, especially the efficiency and lifetime of the blue triplet OLEDs.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly, wherein the sun visor thereof includes a vanity mirror and vanity lighting, wherein the functionally thereof is characterized by the sun visor being pivotal, rotatable and axially slidable relative to its mounting, wherein a slide mechanism supplies electrical power to the vanity lighting at all slide positions, and wherein power delivery is mechanically dependable and electrically reliable via an electrical slide component of the slide mechanism. Additionally the sun visor assembly according to the present invention optionally includes selectively illuminable, integrated reading lights at a bottom periphery thereof.