Abstract: A connector. The connector includes a USB socket and a USB plug. The USB plug is detachably connected with the USB socket. When the USB plug is connected to the USB socket, a closed space is formed by the USB plug and the USB socket, which prevents static discharge being occurred.

Abstract: The present invention identifies various risk alleles, particularly a risk allele of SNP rs918592, within the PDE4D gene as novel stroke associated risk markers. These markers may be used for identifying a subject's susceptibility to stroke and diagnosing a subject's susceptibility to a particular type of stroke based on the presence of the risk allele. The markers are found in the human population, particularly the human female population, across different ethnicities. The marker further reveals an environmental impact on a subject's susceptibility to stroke, showing a dose dependent relationship.

Abstract: Methods and compositions containing a berberine compound or berberine related or derivative compound are provided for the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia, elevated cholesterol, and/or cardiovascular disease in mammalian subjects. The methods and compositions of the invention are effective for prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, angina pectoris, carotid artery disease, stroke, cerebral arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, restenosis following balloon angioplasty, intermittent claudication, dyslipidemia post-prandial lipidemia or xanthoma.

Abstract: Systems and methods for setting up grid voltage for a tandem pin charging device for charging a photoreceptor in a xerographic printing machine. A charge-generating emitter ratio of a first charging unit is determined and a first grid voltage is set based on the charge-generating emitter ratio of the first charging unit. A charge-generating emitter ratio of a offset voltage is then determined and a second grid voltage is set, based on the determined charge-generating emitter ratio of the offset voltage. A final voltage of a photoreceptor is then compared with a final target voltage.

Abstract: An integrated processing technique for preparing moisture management textiles or fabrics wherein a treatment of fibers with imparts a hydrophobic or hydrophilic property such that when incorporated into the fabrication of composite structured textiles or fabrics a hydrophobic inner surface and the hydrophilic outer surface is formed. The integrated processing technique for preparing moisture management textiles also includes finishing the textiles or fabrics with to enhance the fabric's liquid water one way transfer properties. The advantage of this invention is the possibility to manufacture the pure cotton woven/knitting fabrics with the good moisture management properties.

Abstract: Dispensers and refills for volatile liquids, such as fragrances, are disclosed. Dispensers and refills in combination with dispensers according to the present invention may comprise a volatile liquid and a housing. In certain embodiments, the volatile liquid of the present invention has a predetermined evaporation rate, measured and calculated by the method described herein. In other embodiments, the volatile liquid exhibits a predefined relative evaporation rate. In addition to the housing, the present invention includes optional components, such as a motorized fan and/or a wick, to facilitate release of the volatile liquid into the atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of identifying a human subject as having an increased likelihood of regulating blood pressure with dietary sodium intake, comprising determining the presence in the subject of a tissue kallikrein promoter allele genotype correlated with an increased likelihood of regulating blood pressure with dietary sodium intake, whereby the presence of the genotype identifies the subject as having an increased likelihood of regulating blood pressure by dietary sodium intake.

Abstract: A scorotron charging apparatus for producing a uniform charge on a charge retentive surface, comprising: corona producing means, spaced from the charge retentive surface, for emitting corona ions; and a grid, interposed between said corona producing means and the charge retentive surface, said grid having a first region of apertures disposed longitudinal with respect to the charge retentive surface and disposed substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the charge retentive surface, and a second region of apertures, adjacent to said first region of apertures, disposed longitudinal with respect to the charge retentive surface, said first region of apertures having an open area substantial higher than said second region of apertures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of identifying a human subject as having an increased likelihood of regulating blood pressure with dietary sodium intake, comprising determining the presence in the subject of a tissue kallikrein promoter allele genotype correlated with an increased likelihood of regulating blood pressure with dietary sodium intake, whereby the presence of the genotype identifies the subject as having an increased likelihood of regulating blood pressure by dietary sodium intake.

Abstract: In DC pin scorotron charging apparatus for charging a photoreceptor to a final voltage, a first DC pin scorotron charging device initially charges the photoreceptor to an intermediate overshoot voltage and a second DC pin scorotron charging device thereafter uniformly charges the photoreceptor to the final voltage. The first DC pin scorotron charging device provides a generally high percent open control grid area, a generally high emitter slope, and a generally high emitter pin current. The second DC pin scorotron charging device provides a generally low percent open control grid area, a generally low emitter slope, and a generally low emitter pin current.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of identifying a human subject as having an increased likelihood of regulating blood pressure with dietary sodium intake, comprising determining the presence in the subject of a tissue kallikrein promoter allele genotype correlated with an increased likelihood of regulating blood pressure with dietary sodium intake, whereby the presence of the genotype identifies the subject as having an increased likelihood of regulating blood pressure by dietary sodium intake.

Abstract: In an electrostatographic imaging apparatus employing at least one charging device, scorotron which consists of one or more fine wires supported on insulated blocks spaced between the photoconductive surface and a conductive or insulative surface parallel to it. A screen or grid is interposed between the corona wires and the photoconductive surface and the grid is maintained at a potential roughly equal to the potential desired on the photoconductive surface. The scorotrons geometry, the individual wires are from 1/2 to 11/2 inches apart and are spaced from the grid by about 3/4 of an inch. Field enhancement electrode(s) are placed on the screen and are biased at the same potential as the screen. The field enhancement electrode(s) enhance electrical performance.

Abstract: In an electrostatographic imaging apparatus employing at least one charging device, in an electrostatic charge process involving the creation of latent electrostatic images, A method for controlling corona current generation by said at least one charging device is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of: generating an AC current and an AC voltage with a power supply; measuring the steady state negative half cycle of current, filtering capacitive current spikes from said negative half cycle current measurement and generating a corona current feedback signal in response to said filtering step; and dynamically adjusting the AC voltage in response to the corona current feedback signal so that the steady state negative half cycle of current measured in said measuring step remains constant.