Abstract: A battery cover latching mechanism (300) for latching a battery cover (20) on a housing (10) of a portable electronic device. The battery cover has a fixing portion (204) defining a hollow (206) therein. The latching mechanism includes a button (30), a locking member (40) and an elastic member (60). The button (30) has an inclined surface (308). The locking member has a claw (408) engaged with the hollow and a slanted surface (414) that resists the inclined surface. The button is mounted in the housing and is movable along a first direction. When the button moves along the first direction, the locking member is driven to slide along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to move the claw from a first position where the claw engages in the hollow to a second position where the claw releases from the hollow.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for identifying and/or modulating RNA transcripts and/or genes involved in fragile X syndrome and other associated disorders are provided. In particular, RNA targets for fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) have been identified by a novel monoclonal antibody to FMRP and a consensus sequence for the RNA binding region has been identified. Arrays for identifying compounds, proteins, nucleotides, and the like that modulate the RNA targets or associated genes are provided. Additionally, methods for modulating RNA targets are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithographic process for producing high aspect ratio parts from an epoxy-type negative photoresist comprising the steps of: (i) irradiating a prebaked masked epoxy-type negative photoresist on a substrate with light at a total energy density of from 18,000 to 35,000 mJ/cm2, (ii) post-baking the exposed photoresist at elevated temperature, and (iii) developing the exposed photoresist in a solvent, wherein no more than 15% of the energy density is contributed by light having a wavelength of 400 nm or less. The invention also discloses a reciprocating microengine (10) comprising a cylinder (14), piston (12) and crankshaft made by the process.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly includes a battery cover (10), a moveable member (12), an elastic apparatus (13) and a housing (14). The battery cover defines a button hole (101), and a locking portion (104) is disposed in one side of the battery cover. The moveable member includes a main beam (121) and at least one arm (124). The main beam includes a button (122) received in the button hole. The moveable member is slidably attached to the battery cover. The elastic apparatus includes at least one concave portion (1321). The concave portion includes a clasp (1324) and defines a latching hole (1326). The locking portion engages in the latching hole. The concave portion resists the arm of the moveable member. The housing defines a latching hole (145). The clasp of the elastic apparatus detachably engages in the hole of the housing. This provides a user with convenient disassembling operation.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light bulb configured to replicate the light output of a conventional incandescent light bulb is provided. The LED light bulb includes a base for coupling the bulb to a power source having at least one side wall defining a cavity; a generally rectangular substrate having a first end and a second end, the second end disposed in the cavity and electrically coupled to the base; a plurality of LEDs electrically coupled and disposed on the first end of the substrate, the plurality of LEDS arranged on a front face, back face and top edge of the first end of the substrate to emit light in a spherical output; and a light transmissive cover configured to enclose the plurality of LEDs, the cover being coupled to the base.

Abstract: A cover restricting mechanism is adapted for use in a foldable electronic device. The cover (10) has a first barrel portion (13) at one end thereof. The cover restricting mechanism includes a blocking element and a cushion device (20). The blocking element is secured to and protrudes out of the first barrel portion of the cover. The cushion device includes a sleeve (21) and an elastic element (22). The sleeve includes an extending portion (216) extending axially thereof. One end of the elastic element is secured on the sleeve. The other end of the elastic element protrudes out of the extending portion of the sleeve and abuts the blocking element.

Abstract: A strap holding structure (200) for an electronic device (100) includes a body (10), a strap holder (22) and a latching element (24). The body defines a receiving portion (12). The receiving porting has a side board (1242). The side board with the receiving portion cooperatively surrounds a space (1244). The strap holder has a pole (228) at one end thereof and two opposite feet (223) extending from another end thereof. A block (226) radially extends from a circumferential wall of the strap holder, and the side board is received in the space. The latching element forms two concave portions (244). Each foot engages with a corresponding concave portion. A stopper (246) perpendicularly protrudes from the latching element, and resists a wall of the receiving portion.

Abstract: A strap holding structure (200) for an electronic device (100), which includes a body (20), a cover (10). The body has a knuckle (22) formed at one end thereof. The knuckle has a middle board (226) formed therein. The cover has a barrel (12) formed at one end. The strap holding structure includes a latching element (30) and a strap holder (40). The latching element is attached to the cover at one end. The strap holder has a pole (424) at a first end of the strap holder. A groove (444) is circumferentially defined in an outer wall of the strap holder and two notches (442) are axially defined in the outer wall thereof. The strap holder is engaged in the knuckle and the barrel. The latching element is received in the groove and the middle board is received in the notches.

Abstract: A lens cover assembly (200) mounted in an electronic device (300) includes a lens cover (30), and a frame (20). The lens cover includes a base (32), and a column (34) extending from a central area of the base. The base has at least one notch (36) defined therein. The frame has a stepped hole (26) defined by a first circumferential wall (262), a second circumferential wall (264), and a connecting surface (266) connecting the first circumferential wall to the second circumferential wall. At least two blocks (28) extend from the first circumferential wall and overlie the connecting surface. In assembly, the lens cover is received in the stepped hole. Then the base is rotated relative to the frame about an axis of the stepped hole so that the base is sandwiched between the blocks and connecting surface to lock the lens cover in the frame.

Abstract: A cover latching assembly (60) for a portable electronic device (100) is provided. The portable electronic device includes a housing (10) and a cover (20) configured for attaching to the housing. The cover has a latching portion (26) formed thereon. The cover latching assembly includes a button (30) and an elastic member (40). The button includes a recessed portion (344), and the button is slidably secured on the housing. The elastic member enables the latching portion of the cover to engage with the recessed portion of the button.

Abstract: A focus adjusting mechanism (50) for use in a portable electronic device (100) with a lens module (40) is provided. The lens module includes a lens barrel (42) and a lens barrel holder (44). The lens barrel is threaded into the barrel holder. The focus adjusting mechanism includes a driving member (52), a follower (54) and a transmission rod (56). The driving member has a plurality of circumferential teeth (5242) formed thereon. The follower has a plurality of linear teeth (5472) formed thereon. The linear teeth engage with the circumferential teeth for transforming the rotation of the driving member to the linear movement of the follower. The transmission rod is disposed between the follower and the lens barrel to transform the linear movement of the follower into the rotation movement of the lens barrel relative to the lens barrel holder.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly (100) includes a housing (10), a button assembly (20), a driving assembly (30), and a back cover (40). The button assembly includes a button portion (21) and a first latching portion (23). The back cover has a second latching portion (451). The driving assembly is configured for driving the back cover along a second axis. The button assembly is mounted on the housing and is movable along a first axis. The back cover covers the housing and is movable along the second axis. The first latching portion engages with the second latching portion in order to lock it to the back cover. When the button portion is pressed to move along the first axis, the second latching portion disengages from the first latching portion, and the back cover is moved along the second axis, under the force of the driving assembly.

Abstract: An exemplary battery cover latching assembly (80) is used in a portable electronic device (100). The portable electronic device has a battery cover and a housing releasably mounted with the battery cover latching assembly. The housing has a cavity. The battery cover latching assembly includes a latching member, a first magnetic member, and a second magnetic member. The latching member is received in the cavity of the housing and is slidable in a first direction. The first magnetic member is mounted to the latching member. The second magnetic member is mounted to the housing. The second magnetic member cooperates with the first magnetic member to create force acting in the first direction to enable the latching member to mount the battery cover to the housing.

Abstract: A surface contact card latching assembly (100) is located in a portable electronic device (200). The latching assembly includes a receiving portion (11) and a latch portion (12). The receiving portion is configured for receiving a surface contact card (20). The receiving portion includes an aperture (113) formed at a first end thereof via which the surface contact card enters or exits, and a latching containing portion (114) formed at an opposite second end thereof The latch portion is received in the latching containing portion. The latch portion is operable to move in the latching containing portion so as to drive the surface contact card to move out of the receiving portion through the aperture.

Abstract: A battery cover latching mechanism (300) for latching a battery cover (20) on a housing (10) of a portable electronic device. The battery cover has a fixing portion (204) defining a hollow (206) therein. The latching mechanism includes a button (30), a locking member (40) and an elastic member (60). The button (30) has an inclined surface (308). The locking member has a claw (408) engaged with the hollow and a slanted surface (414) that resists the inclined surface. The button is mounted in the housing and is movable along a first direction. When the button moves along the first direction, the locking member is driven to slide along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to move the claw from a first position where the claw engages in the hollow to a second position where the claw releases from the hollow.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light bulb configured to replicate the light output of a conventional incandescent light bulb is provided. The LED light bulb includes a base for coupling the bulb to a power source having at least one side wall defining a cavity; a generally rectangular substrate having a first end and a second end, the second end disposed in the cavity and electrically coupled to the base; a plurality of LEDs electrically coupled and disposed on the first end of the substrate, the plurality of LEDS arranged on a front face, back face and top edge of the first end of the substrate to emit light in a spherical output; and a light transmissive cover configured to enclose the plurality of LEDs, the cover being coupled to the base.

Abstract: A battery cover latching assembly (80) is used in a portable electronic device (100). The portable electronic device has a housing (10) and a battery cover (20). The batter cover latching assembly includes a locking hole (24), a button (30), a latching member (40), and a button hole (172). The locking hole is defined in the battery cover. The button has a first inclined portion (362). The latching member includes a bolt portion (42) and a positioning portion (44). One end of the bolt portion is received in the locking hole. The positioning portion has a second inclined portion. The button hole is defined in the housing. The positioning portion and the button are received in the button hole, with the second inclined portion being engaged with the first inclined portion.

Abstract: A battery cover latching assembly is for use in a portable electronic device. The battery cover latching assembly includes a battery cover (10), a housing (40) and a locking member (20). The battery cover has a hook (122) formed on end thereof and a receiving hole (116) defined adjacent the hook. The housing has a catching portion formed on one end thereof. The locking member has an operating portion (22) and a cylindrical post (24) extending from one side of the operating portion. A latching portion (244) extends radially from the post and adjoins the operating portion. The operating portion is received the receiving hole of the battery cover. The post of the locking member is rotatably engaged with the catching portion of the housing. The latching portion of the locking member is releasably locked with the hook of the battery cover.

Abstract: A cover restricting mechanism (8) is adapted for use in a foldable electronic device (9). The foldable electronic device includes a cover (10). The cover restricting mechanism includes a projection (31), a housing (20), and a stopping element (32). The projection is provided at one end of the cover. The housing has an inner surface and a corresponding cavity. The stopping element is provided at the inner surface of the housing, and, when the foldable electronic device is in an open position the projection abuts the stopping element. The stopping element is made of an elastomeric material and is configured for slowing the movement of the projection and, thus, the cover once abutment occurs.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly includes a housing (1), a connecting member (20), a cover (3), a latching section (6), a compression spring (7), a gearing member (8), and a button (9). The housing has a sliding track (112) and a through hole (110) defined therein. The cover is rotatably engaged with the housing via the connecting member. The cover includes a claw (32) and a button hole (36). The latching section is slidably engaged with the housing. The latching section includes a stand arm (642) and a claw hole (622). The compression spring connects both with the housing and the latching section. The gearing member is mounted to the housing, and comprises a gear (81) and a rack (83) engaged with the gear. The rack defines a locking hole (830) engaging with the stand arm. The button engages with the gear and extends through the button hole.