Abstract: An integral structure of a slim fan frame includes a metal baseplate, a bearing, a central plastic tube and a plastic flow passage sidewall which are connected to each other by integral forming. The method of manufacturing the integral structure is to simultaneously integrate the central plastic tube, the plastic flow passage sidewall, the metal baseplate and the bearing while injection molding the central plastic tube and the plastic flow passage sidewall.

Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms of an etching apparatus are provided. The etching apparatus includes a processing chamber. The etching apparatus also includes a gas distribution plate disposed in the processing chamber and comprising a number of exhaust openings. The etching apparatus further includes a number of end-point detectors disposed on the gas distribution plate. The gas distribution plate is configured to spurt gas into the processing chamber via the exhaust openings during a semiconductor process.

Abstract: An integral structure of a slim fan frame includes a metal baseplate, a bearing, a central plastic tube and a plastic flow passage sidewall which are connected to each other by integral forming. The method of manufacturing the integral structure is to simultaneously integrate the central plastic tube, the plastic flow passage sidewall, the metal baseplate and the bearing while injection molding the central plastic tube and the plastic flow passage sidewall.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a fastener. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.

Abstract: A fastener structure for securing multiple fans includes an assembly hole, a fastening pillar, and an adhesive layer. The assembly hole is located in a frame of a first fan. The fastening pillar is located on a frame of a second fan, wherein the configuration of the fastening pillar is suited to be inserted into the assembly hole. The adhesive layer is located between an outer wall of the fastening pillar and an inner wall of the assembly hole when the fastening pillar is inserted into the assembly hole.

Abstract: An integrally molded plastic fan motor frame and sintered oil-impregnated bearing structure includes a plastic fan motor frame and a sintered oil-impregnated bearing integrally enclosed in a central tube of the frame, so that the integrally molded structure is solid and precise. In a method of manufacturing an integrally molded plastic fan motor frame and sintered oil-impregnated bearing structure, a sintered oil-impregnated bearing is prepared and disposed in a mold that is used to integrally form a plastic fan motor frame through injection molding, so that the sintered oil-impregnated bearing is integrally received in a central tube of the plastic fan motor frame when the latter is integrally molded. The integrally molded plastic fan motor frame and sintered oil-impregnated bearing structure is solid and can be easily manufactured at high precision to avoid deformation of the bearing due to compression in press-fitting as in the prior art.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated PCIP nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins that bind potassium channels and modulate potassium channel mediated activities. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PCIP nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a PCIP gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated PCIP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-PCIP antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated PCIP nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins that bind potassium channels and modulate potassium channel mediated activities. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PCIP nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a PCIP gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated PCIP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-PCIP antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: Assay methods for analyzing whole blood to detect histamine H4 receptor-mediated effects, such as eosinophil shape change, cytoskeletal change, adhesion molecule up-regulation, or calcium flux are described. Such methods are useful in clinical and diagnostic applications.

Abstract: TNFRSF19 nucleic acids and proteins, TNFRSF19 binding partners and modulators, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process manufacturing integration system (PROMIS) comprising: a plurality of PROMIS ISAM files; a TEST database having a plurality of TEST fields for storing a plurality of status controlled DCOP definitions within an associated ISAM file; a CAUX database having a plurality of CAUX fields for storing a plurality of control chart definitions within an associated ISAM file; and an associated graphical user interface to better control each of a plurality of data collection operations (DCOP). Further provided is a method of using the PROMIS comprising the steps of: associating an equipment identification (EQP ID) with a control chart identification (CHART ID) within a chart table (Tc); associating the CHART ID with a data collection operation (DCOP) within a operation chart table (To); and creating a DCOP control methodology chart by combining the Tc with the To to associate the EQP ID with a DCOP.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated PCIP nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins that bind potassium channels and modulate potassium channel mediated activities. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PCIP nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a PCIP gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated PCIP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-PCIP antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated PCIP nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins that bind potassium channels and modulate potassium channel mediated activities. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PCIP nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a PCIP gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated PCIP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-PCIP antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: An extendible rod locking sleeve structure consisting of a U-shaped seating sleeve having a small and a large facing annular opening and, furthermore, a bolt or an eccentric lever perpendicularly disposed at the back side of the center section capable of reversible forward engagement by thread fastening or an articulated thrusting motion such that both the inner rod and the outer rod comprising an extendible rod inserted through the two annular openings become fully locked down at the upper and lower positions of the ensleeved area.

Abstract: An automated system that conducts, monitors, and validates a cell-line-based biological experiment including one or more treatment compounds or other external stimuli. In one preferred embodiment, the system comprises two principal subsystems, and optionally accessory subsystems. A first principal subsystem is an automated laboratory experiment manager for designing the biological experiment, for constructing an assay plate used to conduct the biological experiment, and for managing one or more of the processes that constitute the biological experiment. A second principal subsystem is an automated data analysis manager for analyzing images, for instance produced by the image production system, to detect image data including biological markers and objects, for analyzing the resulting image data to produce biological data, and for analyzing the biological data to produce biological phenotypes and treatment compound signatures.

Abstract: An automated system that conducts, monitors, and validates a cell-line-based biological experiment including one or more treatment compounds or other external stimuli. In one preferred embodiment, the system comprises two principal subsystems, and optionally accessory subsystems. A first principal subsystem is an automated laboratory experiment manager for designing the biological experiment, for constructing an assay plate used to conduct the biological experiment, and for managing one or more of the processes that constitute the biological experiment. A second principal subsystem is an automated data analysis manager for analyzing images, for instance produced by the image production system, to detect image data including biological markers and objects, for analyzing the resulting image data to produce biological data, and for analyzing the biological data to produce biological phenotypes and treatment compound signatures.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated PCIP nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins that bind potassium channels and modulate potassium channel mediated activities. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PCIP nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a PCIP gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated PCIP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-PCIP antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing damage to a chamber wall by a baffle plate in a semiconductor fabrication system during a semiconductor fabrication operation is disclosed herein. An electrostatic chuck is associated with the semiconductor fabrication system. A gauge for measuring a gap between said baffle plate and the chamber wall can be utilized to prevent damage to the chamber wall by the baffle plate during a movement of the electrostatic chunk during the semiconductor fabrication operation. Such a semiconductor fabrication operation can comprise, for example, a wet cleaning semiconductor operation.

Abstract: The invention disclosed a trace following powered amplifier mainly used in solving the problem of circuit overheating caused by long test time, especially to an amplifier applicable to a low frequency and low distortion test apparatus such as a capacitor ripple current tester. The amplifier of present invention can make the most efficient use of electrical energy by incorporating a low frequency voltage peak value of an amplifier signal plus an estimated tolerance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process manufacturing integration system (PROMIS) comprising: