Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module, configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as optical component comprising a compound consisting essentially of the elements neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F), and optionally including one or more other elements. The lighting apparatus is configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light using the compound. The at least one component can comprise a NdFxOy compound with values of x and y determining a content ratio F/O, which may be adjusted during manufacturing of the NdFxOy compound to provide desired output light parameters of the apparatus including at least a desired output light spectrum realized by filtering the generated visible light using the NdFxOy compound.

Abstract: A lamp is disclosed, which comprises a tubular, an elongate and two end-caps, wherein the tubular body comprises two ends of the tubular body; the elongate light source board is inside the tubular body along a longitudinal direction thereof, and the elongate light source board comprises at least one light source arranged thereon and two ends of the elongate light source board; two end-caps are adapted to seal the two ends of the tubular body respectively, and at least one end-cap is slidingly connected to one of the two ends of the tubular body and fixedly connected to one of the two ends of the elongate light source board. The lamp of the present disclosure can be adapted to temperature changes, and can avoid an overall length variation, and/or a bending deformation in appearance.

Abstract: A lamp is disclosed, which comprises a tubular, an elongate and two end-caps, wherein the tubular body comprises two ends of the tubular body; the elongate light source board is inside the tubular body along a longitudinal direction thereof, and the elongate light source board comprises at least one light source arranged thereon and two ends of the elongate light source board; two end-caps are adapted to seal the two ends of the tubular body respectively, and at least one end-cap is slidingly connected to one of the two ends of the tubular body and fixedly connected to one of the two ends of the elongate light source board. The lamp of the present disclosure can be adapted to temperature changes, and can avoid an overall length variation, and/or a bending deformation in appearance.

Abstract: A method of producing a population of CD8+ Tc9 lymphocytes is provided including priming a population of naïve CD8+ T cells by contacting the population of naïve CD8+ T cells with an immunogenic peptide, in the presence of a Tc9 supportive environment, thereby producing a population of CD8+ Tc9 lymphocytes which secrete IL-9. Purified populations of CD8+Tc9 cells are also disclosed herein, as are method for their use in the treatment of cancer in a subject.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes at least one light source generating a visible light and an optical component, the optical component includes a transparent, translucent or reflective substrate and a coating on a surface of the substrate to cause a color filtering effect to the visible light passing through the optical component, the coating includes a compound containing Nd3+ ions and F? ions.

Abstract: Examples relate to communication of event-based content. The examples disclosed herein enable obtaining, by a first server computing device, a first event that is generated by a second server computing device based on a first request from a first user. The first event may comprise a first set of contextual attributes that describe the first event. The examples disclosed herein further enable identifying, by the first server computing device, a first set of content categories that are related to the first event and obtaining, by the first server computing device, first content for at least one of the first set of content categories. The first content may be determined based on at least one of the first set of contextual attributes. The examples disclosed herein further enable providing, by the first server computing device, the first content to a client computing device of the first user.

Abstract: A method of producing a population of CD8+ Tc9 lymphocytes is provided including priming a population of naïve CD8+ T cells by contacting the population of naïve CD8+ T cells with an immunogenic peptide, in the presence of a Tc9 supportive environment, thereby producing a population of CD8+ Tc9 lymphocytes which secrete IL-9. Purified populations of CD8+ Tc9 cells are also disclosed herein, as are method for their use in the treatment of cancer in a subject.

Abstract: An example method includes receiving, by a translator on a user device, a client request from a user of the user device, the client request being associated with a web service; identifying a translation pattern corresponding to the client request from a plurality of translation patterns; generating a translated client request based on the client request and the translation pattern corresponding to the client request, and transmitting the translated client request to the web service.

Abstract: A control circuit for a DC motor, has: a first and second input ports for connection to a DC source; a H-bridge driving circuit, having first and second switches connected in series between the input ports, and third and fourth switches connected in series between the input ports, a first output port between the first and second switches and a second output port between the third and fourth switches, and a shunt circuit and/or a blocking circuit. The motor is connected between the first and second output ports. The shunt circuit is connected between the first second output ports and has a resistance that will decrease in response to BEMF generated by the motor. The blocking circuit is connected in series with the motor between the output ports and has a resistance that increases in response to BEMF generated by the motor.

Abstract: A method of producing a population of CD8+ Tc9 lymphocytes is provided including priming a population of naïve CD8+ T cells by contacting the population of naïve CD8+ T cells with an immunogenic peptide, in the presence of a Tc9 supportive environment, thereby producing a population of CD8+ Tc9 lymphocytes which secrete IL-9. Purified populations of CD8+ Tc9 cells are also disclosed herein, as are method for their use in the treatment of cancer in a subject.

Abstract: A control circuit for a DC motor, has: a first and second input ports for connection to a DC source; a H-bridge driving circuit, having first and second switches connected in series between the input ports, and third and fourth switches connected in series between the input ports, a first output port between the first and second switches and a second output port between the third and fourth switches, and a shunt circuit and/or a blocking circuit. The motor is connected between the first and second output ports. The shunt circuit is connected between the first second output ports and has a resistance that will decrease in response to BEMF generated by the motor. The blocking circuit is connected in series with the motor between the output ports and has a resistance that increases in response to BEMF generated by the motor.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a socket, a first fixing member, and a second fixing member. The socket includes a main body for connecting a memory card, and two latches rotatably connected to opposite ends of the main body, for engaging with opposite ends of the memory card. Each of the first and second fixing members includes a housing and a locking portion rotatably connected to an end of the housing. The locking portions of the first and second fixing members latch with the latches of the socket. The housings of the first and second fixing members engage with each other and cover opposite ends of the top of the memory card.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating multiple myeloma in a subject comprising administering to the subject an amount of (1) a compound of formula (I), as described herein, and/or a stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an amount of (2) dexamethasone and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, metabolite or racemate thereof, such that the subject is treated. In another aspect, provided herein is a method of treating multiple myeloma in a subject comprising administering to the subject an amount of (1) a compound of formula (I) and an amount of (2) dexamethasone, such that the subject is treated; pharmaceutical formulations comprising said combination for the treatment of multiple myelom; and compositions thereof.

Abstract: A warning device includes a main body, a touching switch, and a pressure element. The main body includes a first and a second end surfaces opposite to each other, and defines a receiving room penetrating through the first and second end surfaces. The touching switch is received in the receiving room and includes two spaced pins, an operation pole, and a metal sheet. The operation pole protrudes from the first end surface. The metal sheet is positioned on one end of the operation pole and connected between the two pins. The pressure element includes an operation portion and a pressure portion. One end of the operation portion is connected to the pressure portion and another end is positioned on the first end surface. The pressure portion is above the operation pole. The operation portion pushes the operation pole so as to separate the metal sheet from the two spaced pins.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that certain chemical compounds isolated from Chinese medicinal herbs are useful as anti-microbial agents, e.g., anti-bacterial agents, anti-fungal agents, and the like. In particular, the present invention provides compositions useful for treating microbial infections such as, for example, oral microbial infections, including periodontal disease and dental caries.

Abstract: DKK1 compositions comprising a DKK1 protein, DKK1 peptide, DKK1 DNA, DKK1-specific CTLs and Th1 cells and associated methods for treating cancer and cancer-mediated disorders in a human or animal subject in need of such treatment by administering a DKK1 composition to prevent or treat cancer are disclosed herein. The DKK1 compositions can be used alone, or in combination with other treatments, for the treatment of various cancers including ovarian, breast, colonic, brain, lung, prostate, pancreatic, lymphoma, esophageal carcinomas and melanoma.

Abstract: In a land grid array connector for electrically connecting a chip module to a printed circuit board, comprising: an insulative housing and a plurality of contacts, the housing including side walls and a central portion surrounded by the side walls, the central portion having a first mounting face toward the chip module, a second mounting face toward the printed circuit board, and a plurality of grooves receiving the contacts, at least two of the side walls each including a spring arm extending into the central portion, the improvement wherein a protrusion is disposed on at least one of the spring arm and the associated side wall.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of agents that interact with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) HLA class I molecules, such as ?2-microglobulin, or antibodies that bind to ?2-microglobulin, for the treatment and prevention of multiple myeloma and other types of cancer. The anti-cancer therapeutics of the present invention interact with MHC molecules on the surface of the tumor cell to increase apoptosis and inhibit cell growth and proliferation. For example, in an embodiment, anti-?2-microglobulin antibodies inhibit the growth of multiple myeloma cells by over 90%. Thus, the present invention describes a new class of anti-cancer therapeutics and methods of use.

Abstract: An LGA connector contact (30) includes a base (31), and a pair of spring arms (32) extending from the base. One of the spring arms includes an extending section (320), a connecting section (321), and a contacting section (322) adapted for engaging a contact pad of an IC package. The contacting section has an exterior side and an interior side, with a recess (323) on the exterior side of the contacting section around a middle portion of the contacting section so as to define at least a pair of contact regions (324) adjacent the recess. The LGA contacting portion is configured to have its contact regions electrically engage with un-oxidized portions of the IC package, thereby achieving an effective electrical connection between the LGA connector contact and the corresponding IC package pad.

Abstract: An LGA connector contact (30) includes a base (31), and a pair of spring arms (32) extending from the base. Each of the spring arms includes an extending section (320), a connecting section (321), and a contacting section (322) adapted for engaging a circuit board's contact pad. The contacting section has an exterior side and an interior side with a recess (323) on the exterior side of the contacting section around a middle portion of the contacting section so as to define at least a pair of contact regions (324) adjacent the recess. The LGA contacting portion is configured to have its contact regions electrically engage with an un-oxidized portion of the circuit board's contact pad, thereby achieving an effective electrical connection between the LGA connector contact and the corresponding circuit board pad.