Abstract: A novel fundus angiographic application and method using fluorescein isothiocyanate dextrans (FITC-dextran) as fluorescence angiographic dye for diagnosis and evaluation of eye diseases on humans is disclosed. The method involves the process of constitution of FITC-dextran solution and intravenous injection of the said solution, followed by observation and photography of ocular fundus circulation using a fluorescence fundus camera with an image system.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to modified substrates such as membranes for use in bioartificial organs, such as bioartificial kidneys, and other applications. Certain aspects are generally directed to a membrane or other substrate modified to facilitate the attachment of cells. In one set of embodiments, the substrate or membrane may be at least partially coated with an adhesive such as 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine (DOPA), poly(dopamine), or other adhesive comprising a molecule having a catechol moiety, for example on one side of the membrane or substrate. On at least a portion of the adhesive coated portion of the substrate, a protein may be coated, such as an extracellular matrix protein (for example, a collagen), to which cells such as primary human renal proximal tubule cells may be adhered. Surprisingly, such a dual coating may be used to promote the attachment of such cells to a membrane or other substrate that otherwise may not promote cell adhesion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cell sheet for tissue repair and bio-artificial tissue engineering. The cell sheet comprises treated stem cell embedded in its self-secreted extracellular matrix (ECM) and formed a cell sheet. The cell sheet is formed by isolating the stem cell, expanding the stem cell and treating the stem cell with biological factors or factors leading to the production of biological factors, to induce its differentiation, production of extracellular matrix and formation of a cell sheet in vitro. The cell sheet is used as a bioactive material or as an acellular material for the promotion of tissue repairs or used to form a bio-artificial organ for tissue replacement. The cell sheet of the present invention eliminates the need to use scaffolds for cell delivery. The cell sheet facilitates in vivo cell transplantation and provides some tensile mechanical strength for bearing early mechanical load during tissue repair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating inflammation in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a compound according to formula wherein R is H or lower alkyl, R1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl and the broken line represents a saturated or unsaturated bond, i.e a double bond. Preferably, R1 is an alkyl. More preferably, R1 is a n-alkyl or a cycloalkyl-n-alkyl, e.g. a cyclohexyl-n-alkyl, e.g. n-octyl, n-nonyl or cyclohexyl-n-butyl radical and prodrugs, isomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: An overhead garage door has an apparatus for pinch resistant operation. The garage door may include horizontal sections and the door may be formed from a plurality of these sections, arranged in a stack, and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The apparatus, such as meeting rails, may be attached to adjacent horizontal sections to mask the appearance of a seam created as adjacent sections are joined or provide pinch resistant operation.

Abstract: An overhead garage door has an apparatus for pinch resistant operation. The garage door may include horizontal sections and the door may be formed from a plurality of these sections, arranged in a stack, and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The apparatus, such as meeting rails, may be attached to adjacent horizontal sections to mask the appearance of a seam created as adjacent sections are joined or provide pinch resistant operation.

Abstract: An overhead garage door has an apparatus for pinch resistant operation. The garage door may include horizontal sections and the door may be formed from a plurality of these sections, arranged in a stack, and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The apparatus, such as meeting rails, may be attached to adjacent horizontal sections to mask the appearance of a seam created as adjacent sections are joined or provide pinch resistant operation.

Abstract: An overhead garage door having a concealing apparatus between adjoining horizontal sections of the door is provided. The garage door may include horizontal sections and the door may be formed from a plurality of these sections, arranged in a stack, and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The concealing apparatus, such as meeting rails, may be attached to adjacent horizontal sections to mask the appearance of a seam created as adjacent sections are joined. The meeting rails may also aid in sealing the door to form a weather-tight seal and keep wind, moisture and debris out of the garage. The concealing apparatus may also be an overlapping plate with an attachment region and an overhanging region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of authentication for Media Gateway, comprising: setting up an initial key for validating initial digital signatures between a Media Gateway and a Media Gateway Controller; generating a new shared key having a specific lifetime by performing signaling communication between said Media Gateway and said Media Gateway Controller with said initial key; authenticating calls and responses between said Media Gateway and said Media Gateway Controller with said new shared key; and updating said shared key between said Media Gateway and said Media Gateway Controller if the lifetime of said shared key is expired. The invention can authenticate each call, update the shared key periodically, and prevent calling invalidly effectively.

Abstract: An overhead garage door has an apparatus for pinch resistant operation. The garage door may include horizontal sections and the door may be formed from a plurality of these sections, arranged in a stack, and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The apparatus, such as meeting rails, may be attached to adjacent horizontal sections to mask the appearance of a seam created as adjacent sections are joined or provide pinch resistant operation.

Abstract: An overhead garage door has an apparatus for pinch resistant operation. The garage door may include horizontal sections and the door may be formed from a plurality of these sections, arranged in a stack, and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The apparatus, such as meeting rails, may be attached to adjacent horizontal sections to mask the appearance of a seam created as adjacent sections are joined or provide pinch resistant operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of authentication for Media Gateway, comprising: setting up an initial key for validating initial digital signatures between a Media Gateway and a Media Gateway Controller; generating a new shared key having a specific lifetime by performing signaling communication between said Media Gateway and said Media Gateway Controller with said initial key; authenticating calls and responses between said Media Gateway and said Media Gateway Controller with said new shared key; and updating said shared key between said Media Gateway and said Media Gateway Controller if the lifetime of said shared key is expired. The invention can authenticate each call, update the shared key periodically, and prevent calling invalidly effectively.

Abstract: An overhead garage door having a concealing apparatus between adjoining horizontal sections of the door is provided. The garage door may include horizontal sections and the door may be formed from a plurality of these sections, arranged in a stack, and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The concealing apparatus, such as meeting rails, may be attached to adjacent horizontal sections to mask the appearance of a seam created as adjacent sections are joined. The meeting rails may also aid in sealing the door to form a weather-tight seal and keep wind, moisture and debris out of the garage. The concealing apparatus may also be an overlapping plate with an attachment region and an overhanging region.

Abstract: A method for packaging organic electroluminescent (EL) components with polymer passivation layer and structure thereof is developed on the basis of a multi-layer passivation concept to form a wet-adsorption polymer passivation layer for packaging and separating the EL components from moisture and oxygen by a coating or plating process, wherein a surface structure of cathode separators is also put into consideration for enhancement of the passivation layer which is then sealed to substitute for the conventional package-can design.

Abstract: A method for forming electrically conductive bumps on a semiconductor substrate, or a semiconductor wafer and devices formed by the method are disclosed. In the method, a wafer that has an active surface, a plurality of conductive elements formed on the active surface and a passivation layer insulating the plurality of conductive bumps from each other is first provided. A first metal layer is then sputter deposited on top of the plurality of conductive elements and the passivation layer, followed by stencil printing a plurality of bumps of an insulating material on top of each one of the plurality of conductive elements. The plurality of bumps may be heat treated to a temperature of at least 100° C. for a period of at least 10 minutes for stress relief. A second metal layer is then sputter deposited on top of the plurality of bumps and the first metal layer.

Abstract: A method for packaging organic electroluminescent (EL) components with polymer passivation layer and structure thereof is developed on the basis of a multi-layer passivation concept to form a wet-adsorption polymer passivation layer for packaging and separating the EL components from moisture and oxygen by a coating or plating process, wherein a surface structure of cathode separators is also put into consideration for enhancement of the passivation layer which is then sealed to substitute for the conventional package-can design.

Abstract: A food processing device for automatically cooking and processing food is shown. The device has a cylindrical cooking vessel positioned in a sloping manner and rotatably supported on rotary wheels. Variable heater elements are provided at the cooking vessel to subject the food to selected cooking heat patterns. The food advances through the cooking vessel by gravitational force and the rotational movement of the vessel and it is also being tossed and turned continuously to ensure even cooking and from adhering to the inner side wall of the vessel. A pre-cleaning unit is provided for cleaning the food thoroughly prior to cooking and a cooling unit cools the cooked food to a desired temperature for packaging.

Abstract: An anti-static resinous composition with permanent anti-static property is provided. The anti-static resinous composition comprises from 5 to 50 percent by weight of hydrophilic copolymer and from 50 to 95 percent by weight of thermoplastic. The hydrophilic copolymer is formed by self-emulsion polymerization. The monomer mixture used in the reaction comprises from 10 to 70 percent by weight of vinyl or propenyl macromonomer containing a polyethylene oxide chain and from 30 to 90 percent by weight of ordinary vinyl monomer. The thermoplastic is compatible with the hydrophilic copolymer. The resultant resinous composition has permanent anti-static properties.

Abstract: A method of eliminating corrugation in central umbrella cover, being made of a plain weave cloth, in which the weft has no stretchability, while the warp has a slight stretchability; before the umbrella cloth being cut into an umbrella cover, the umbrella cover and the main rib are set a different angle of ten degrees; the tail end of the main ribs and the sewing points of the umbrella cloth are not fallen on the parallel line of the warp or the weft; from the sewing points to the central part of the ribs, there are different length so as to balance the tension of various stretch points; the edge of the umbrella cover is cut out and sewed properly so as to provide suitable corrugation-proof. When the umbrella is opened, the central portion of the umbrella cover would not have corrugation and looseness because of the main ribs having a slight curvature, and the oblique weave mesh able to balance the stretched tension.

Abstract: A method for forming a cover of an umbrella including preparing several pieces of cloth, clamping the perimeters of the cloth and pulling the cloth downward against a lower mold having a convex shape, heating the lower mold in order to soften the cloth, moving an upper mold downward to clamp the cloth, heating the lower mold again in order to further increase the temperature of the lower mold so that the cloth can be hot-pressed, cooling the lower mold, removing the cloth, and cutting the perimeter of the cloth so as to form the cover of the umbrella.