Abstract: An outdoor rain fog detector switch gear has a hollow housing with roof and wall; an assembly locating portion to assemble and locate the rain fog detector switch gear onto the object; a retaining space; a punch hole to connect the retaining space with ambient environment; a circuit board connected with a power supply line that protrudes out of the housing to connect electrically with the control circuit of the intended electrical device. The circuit board is also connected with a signal line to output a switching control signal or digital detection signal. A moisture probe senses and detects the moisture in ambient environment. The circuit board permits to turn on/off its automatic switching control function depending on the sensing state of the moisture probe. A protective film is covered externally onto the circuit board for waterproofing. The moisture probe is exposed outside of the protective film.

Abstract: A method for conducting a secure transaction over a network includes the steps of receiving a price and a transaction identifier from a merchant, the transaction identifier identifying a purchase selection made by a user, receiving a user identifier from a user, receiving a financial institution selection from the user, initiating a communication session with the selected financial institution, receiving a financial-institution user-identifier from the user, communicating the financial-institution user-identifier to the selected financial institution, communicating to the selected financial institution a request to transfer funds, receiving the funds from the selected financial institution, and sending the funds to the merchant.

Abstract: A method for conducting a secure transaction over a network includes the steps of receiving a price and a transaction identifier from a merchant, the transaction identifier identifying a purchase selection made by a user, receiving a user identifier from a user, receiving a financial institution selection from the user, initiating a communication session with the selected financial institution, receiving a financial-institution user-identifier from the user, communicating the financial-institution user-identifier to the selected financial institution, communicating to the selected financial institution a request to transfer funds, receiving the funds from the selected financial institution, and sending the funds to the merchant.

Abstract: An improved light emitting diode (LED) road sign plate includes a plate seat, fixed mount, light guide plate, LED lights and graphical text shield. The fixed mount is provided with grooved rail. Several LED lights are embedded into the holding tank, and the light guide plate adhered with graphical text shield is incorporated into the grooved rail. The LED light source emits rays towards the center, and the opening is sealed by the adhesive tape. After being energized, a few LED lights emit light sources for the central graphical road signs, then the light guide plate makes its uniform rays penetrate the graphical text shield for outwards irradiation and clear visualization of the graphical road signs, thus saving the electricity and extending the service life with better assembly.

Abstract: A method for conducting a secure transaction over a network includes the steps of receiving a price and a transaction identifier from a merchant, the transaction identifier identifying a purchase selection made by a user, receiving a user identifier from a user, receiving a financial institution selection from the user, initiating a communication session with the selected financial institution, receiving a financial-institution user-identifier from the user, communicating the financial-institution user-identifier to the selected financial institution, communicating to the selected financial institution a request to transfer funds, receiving the funds from the selected financial institution, and sending the funds to the merchant.

Abstract: A container includes a container body and a container cover. The container cover includes a cover seat, a door panel and an induction actuation arrangement. The cover seat has an accessing window communicating with a container cavity. The door panel is pivotally coupling with the cover seat to move between a closed position and an opened position. The induction actuation arrangement includes an induction unit supported by the cover seat for detecting a presence of an object approaching the cover seat within a detection area of the induction unit, and an actuation unit driving the door panel between the closed position and the opened position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for manufacturing virus-like particles (VLPs), suitable for use as immunogens and as research tools. The VLPs of the present invention provide a sale alternative to the use of pathogenic viruses for clinical and laboratory applications.

Abstract: A system and method for performing parallel magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) with a polarizable or hyperpolarizable contrast agent are provided. The contrast agent may be provided in the form of a gas, a liquid, or a solid. The system may include a phased-array rigid coil with, e.g., a 24-channel phased-array for a receiver and a 2-channel large loop for a transmitter. The phased-array rigid coil can be connected to a low impedance preamplifier for decoupling the strong coupling between two adjacent coils in the phased-array rigid coil. The system and method may be used for enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio, and/or reducing the scan acquisition time of acquired images in a parallel MRI scan of a patient who is breathing a hyperpolarized gas.

Abstract: A light-emitting device and a process for manufacturing the same are described. The light-emitting device comprises: a thin metal layer including a first surface and a second surface on opposite sides; a metal heat sink directly formed and closely connected to the second surface of the thin metal layer; and a light-emitting chip deposed on a portion of the first surface of the thin metal layer, wherein the thin metal layer directly contacts and is closely connected with the light-emitting chip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prophylactic and therapeutic acquired immunodeficiency syndrome vaccines. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions utilizing recombinant HIV-1, HIV-2 and/or SIV genes or gene products in safe vaccination approaches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prophylactic and therapeutic acquired immunodeficiency syndrome vaccines. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions utilizing recombinant HIV-1, HIV-2 and/or SIV genes or gene products in safe vaccination approaches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prophylactic and therapeutic acquired immunodeficiency syndrome vaccines. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions utilizing recombinant HIV-1, HIV-2 and/or SIV genes or gene products in safe vaccination approaches.

Abstract: Manganese-free rare earth-transition metal AB5-type hydrogen-absorbing alloys having favorable high rate discharge characteristics, suitable for use in rechargeable batteries for electrical vehicles or hybrid electrical vehicles, include compositions of the general formula: R(CouAlvMwNi1−u−v−w)z, where R is at least one element selected from rare earth elements and yttrium (Y), M is at least one refractory metal selected from Groups IVB, VB, and VIB of the periodic table, the value of u is from 0 to about 0.25, v is from 0 to about 0.10, w is from 0 to about 0.05, and z, the ratio of R(CouAlvMwNi1−u−v−w)/R, is from about 4.70 to about 5.50. The unit cell volume is from about 87 to about 88.5 A3 at 25° C., the plateau pressure is from about 3 to about 10 apsi at 25° C., and the composition is essentially free of manganese.

Abstract: Magnetic nanocomposite materials including iron, rare earth elements, boron, refractory metals and cobalt which have favorable magnetic properties and are suitable for making bonded magnets are disclosed. Compositions of the present invention can be of the formula: (N1−yLay)vFe100−v−w−x−zCowMzBx, where M is at least one refractory metal selected from Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo and W; v is from about 5 to about 15; w is greater than or equal to 5; x is from about 9 to about 30; y is from about 0.05 to about 0.5; and z is from about 0.1 to about 5. Preferably M is at least Cr. These materials have good magnetic properties and are suitable for use in preparing bonded magnets.