Abstract: The present invention provides isolated stabilized EPO-derived peptides and their mimics that protect against tissue damage in subjects having diverse forms of neural and non-neural organ system injury, pharmaceutical compositions containing the isolated stabilized EPO-derived peptides, methods for treating symptoms of a disease, disorder or condition having an inflammatory or an autoimmune component in a subject in need thereof, and methods for downregulating immune mediator activity in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: In the present invention, a novel multi-port microwave circuit, also known as a multiple bi-directional circulator, is designed based upon the basis of the EBG characteristic of the meta-materials. Firstly, the concept of the traditional single-layered mushroom structure is extended with the suspending microstrip line to the multi-layered structure. In this way, the multi-layered structure can reveal multi-band EBG characteristic and achieve miniaturization. Moreover, we use three sets of proposed dual-band EBG circuit to be series-connected in a ring-type structure. By using proper impedance matching, the design of the multiple bi-directional circulator is accomplished. It combines the capabilities of the diplexer, the duplexer and the circulator. The triplex bi-directional circulator can integrate three kinds of communication systems with each other, which operates at frequencies comprising GSM 1800 MHz, WiFi 2.45 GHz, and WiMAX 3.5 GHz, respectively.

Abstract: An auto-feeding device includes a container provided on one side with a hollow sleeve; a bottom cover operably connected to an open bottom of the container; a fixing seat having an upright rod upwardly rotatably extended into the hollow sleeve and a stop rod normally located below the bottom cover; and a swaying arm upwardly connected to the fixing seat opposite to the stop rod. When the auto-feeding device is mounted on a bowl of a food processor filled with water, and blades in the bowl are rotated at a preset time to produce swirling water, the swaying arm is pushed by swirls to move the stop rod away from the bottom cover, so that the bottom cover turns downward to open the bottom of the container, allowing foodstuffs in the container to automatically fall into the bowl and be directly heated and ground into different types of food juice.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody mimetic of carbohydrate binding module (CBM) which specifically binds to an epitope on HIV glycoprotein. The present invention also relates to a method of detecting HIV glycoprotein.

Abstract: A leaky-wave antenna capable of multi-plane scanning is provided. The leaky-wave antenna includes a substrate, a first antenna series, a second antenna series and a plurality of control units. The first antenna series intersects with the second antenna series to share a predetermined antenna unit among many antenna units. A part of the antenna units is connected in series to extend from a first and a second transmission lines of the predetermined antenna unit to compose the first antenna series, and the other antenna units are connected in series to extend from a third and a fourth transmission lines of the predetermined antenna unit to compose the second antenna series. The control units control the transmission paths between the first to the fourth transmission lines and the antenna units, and switch a leaky beam to different scanning planes, wherein the leaky beam scans with frequency variation through the antenna units.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for locking a saddle post to a seat tube. The saddle post is movably inserted in the seat tube. The apparatus includes a quick release clamp and a lock. The quick release clamp includes a ferrule, a lug and a handle. The ferrule is provided around the seat tube. The lug is formed on the ferrule. The handle is operable to tighten the ferrule on the seat tube. The handle includes a slot defined therein. The lock includes a portion that can be inserted through the lug after the lug is inserted though the slot defined in the handle.

Abstract: In the present invention, a novel multi-port microwave circuit, also known as a multiple bi-directional circulator, is designed based upon the basis of the EBG characteristic of the meta-materials. Firstly, the concept of the traditional single-layered mushroom structure is extended with the suspending microstrip line to the multi-layered structure. In this way, the multi-layered structure can reveal multi-band EBG characteristic and achieve miniaturization. Moreover, we use three sets of proposed dual-band EBG circuit to be series-connected in a ring-type structure. By using proper impedance matching, the design of the multiple bi-directional circulator is accomplished. It combines the capabilities of the diplexer, the duplexer and the circulator. The triplex bi-directional circulator can integrate three kinds of communication systems with each other, which operates at frequencies comprising GSM 1800 MHz, WiFi 2.45 GHz, and WiMAX 3.5 GHz, respectively.

Abstract: The described invention provides methods for treating an inflammatory brain disease, disorder or condition and for treating a traumatic brain injury having an inflammatory component in a subject in need thereof using isolated erythropoietin (EPO)-derived oligopeptides.

Abstract: A leaky-wave antenna capable of multi-plane scanning is provided. The leaky-wave antenna includes a substrate, a first antenna series, a second antenna series and a plurality of control units. The first antenna series intersects with the second antenna series to share a predetermined antenna unit among many antenna units. A part of the antenna units is connected in series to extend from a first and a second transmission lines of the predetermined antenna unit to compose the first antenna series, and the other antenna units are connected in series to extend from a third and a fourth transmission lines of the predetermined antenna unit to compose the second antenna series. The control units control the transmission paths between the first to the fourth transmission lines and the antenna units, and switch a leaky beam to different scanning planes, wherein the leaky beam scans with frequency variation through the antenna units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody mimetic of carbohydrate binding module (CBM) which specifically binds to an epitope on HIV glycoprotein. The present invention also relates to a method of detecting HIV glycoprotein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody mimetic of carbohydrate binding module (CBM) which specifically binds to an epitope on HIV glycoprotein. The present invention also relates to a method of detecting HIV glycoprotein.

Abstract: A honeycomb heat dissipating apparatus made of a composite metal material includes honeycomb cells that are integrally formed by vacuum die casting, and continuous convex and concave distal surfaces disposed around the periphery of the heat dissipating apparatus, and an adjacent surface of each cell is a thin surface, and the heat dissipating apparatus can be in a standalone mode, or combined with other heat dissipating apparatuses. One or more honeycomb heat dissipating apparatuses can be installed on a circuit board or an electronic component of a lamp or an electric appliance, such that the heat dissipating apparatus can dissipate heat quickly by the honeycomb cells without occupying much space. The invention can increase the heat dissipating area for a faster heat dissipating effect and change the stylish appearance to achieve the aesthetic effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated stabilized EPO-derived peptides and their mimics that protect against tissue damage in subjects having diverse forms of neural and non-neural organ system injury, pharmaceutical compositions containing the isolated stabilized EPO-derived peptides, methods for treating symptoms of a disease, disorder or condition having an inflammatory or an autoimmune component in a subject in need thereof, and methods for downregulating immune mediator activity in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A food processor designed for grinding beans and cereals as well as extracting juice from fruits and vegetables includes a bowl, a base, a strainer basket, a cover, an upper grinding disc fixedly mounted around a bottom of a feed tube formed on the cover, and a lower grinding disc firmly connected to and driven by a driving mechanism on the base to rotate at high speed. Since the lower grinding disc is provided at a central area with differently shaped central blades and along a circumferential edge with multiple grinding teeth, the feed tube is offset from but overlaps a center of the lower grinding disc, and the upper grinding disc is provided with grinding teeth corresponding to the lower grinding disc, an expanded grinding area is available on and between the two grinding discs, and any dead area of grinding may be eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention is aimed to provide a container of the blender. It can prevent the inner wall of the container from abrasions and blemishes. Further, the time-consuming for fibers of the fruit and vegetable being grated and chopped can be reduced. The container of the blender includes a cup, a lining mounted inside the cup characterized in that the lining as a shield screen on the inner wall of the cup, the inner wall of the lining has a number of teeth projected thereof for grating the fibers of the vegetable and fruit.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a silicon tip by a single etching process, as well as a method of forming a tip floating gate to increase erase speed. Etching gases comprising (1) chlorine and/or (2) oxygen/helium are performed to form a silicon tip without bottom dimple. The invention may further control the tip angle by adjusting the etching parameters of gas compositions and ratios, chamber pressures, and radio frequency powers.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a silicon tip by a single etching process, as well as a method of forming a tip floating gate to increase erase speed. Etching gases comprising (1) chlorine and/or (2) oxygen/helium are performed to form a silicon tip without bottom dimple. The invention may further control the tip angle by adjusting the etching parameters of gas compositions and ratios, chamber pressures, and radio frequency powers.

Abstract: The present invention is aimed to provide a container of the blender. It can prevent the inner wall of the container from abrasions and blemishes. Further, the time-consuming for fibers of the fruit and vegetable being grated and chopped can be reduced. The container of the blender includes a cup, a lining mounted inside the cup characterized in that the lining as a shield screen on the inner wall of the cup, the inner wall of the lining has a number of teeth projected thereof for grating the fibers of the vegetable and fruit.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a silicon tip by a single etching process, as well as a method of forming a tip floating gate to increase erase speed. Etching gases comprising (1) chlorine and/or (2) oxygen/helium are performed to form a silicon tip without bottom dimple. The invention may further control the tip angle by adjusting the etching parameters of gas compositions and ratios, chamber pressures, and radio frequency powers.