Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods of forming component carriers, component modules, and the carriers and modules formed therefrom which utilize thick film technology. In some embodiments, these methods are used to form lighting device chip carriers and modules. In further embodiments, these lighting device chip carriers and modules are used in LED applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to method(s) of fabricating electrodes of an external electrode fluorescence lamp (EEFL) for use in thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) applications. Also disclosed is a structure with electrodes for external electrode fluorescence lamps used in TFT-LCD backlight units.

Abstract: A dosing regimen comprising a therapeutically effective amount of flavopiridol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof optionally in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suitable for bolus infusion and subsequently for infusion is disclosed and claimed. Also disclosed and claimed is a method of treating a variety of cancers in a patient comprising administering to said patient the dosing regimen of the invention.

Abstract: A pruning clipper includes a first clipper member having a stop edge, a second clipper member pivoted to the first clipper member and provided with a through hole, and a first adjustment member having a pivot pin pivotally inserted into the through hole of the second clipper member, and a stop rod connected to the pivot pin and turnable with the pivot pin between a first position where the stop rod is disengaged with the stop edge of the first clipper member and a second position where the stop rod is stopped at the stop edge of the first clipper member to limit the open angle between the first and second clipper members.

Abstract: A grip includes a grip body, which has a non-circular cross section and a recessed receiving portion extending around the periphery thereof, and a flexible sleeve, which is mounted in the recessed receiving portion around the grip body and kept in contact with the periphery of the grip body and rotatable relative to the grip body.

Abstract: A retractable handle control structure, which is used in a retractable handle formed of a tube set and a positioning device, includes a rotary knob connected to one end of the tube set of the retractable handle and rotatable by an external force to move the positioning device between a locking position and an unlocking position to lock and unlock the tube set for controlling adjustment of the length of the tube set, and a sleeve sleeved onto the tube set and connected to the rotary knob for turning by the user to rotate the rotary knob and to further move the positioning device between the locking position and the unlocking position.

Abstract: A retractable tube assembly includes a non-circular inner tube, an elastic locating ring fastened to the bottom end of the inner tube, a rotary actuating member, which has two radially protruding major axis portions and is rotatably mounted inside the elastic locating ring, an outer tube axially slidably coupled to the inner tube, and a rotary knob pivotally coupled to the bottom end of the outer tube and provided with a link inserted into the rotary actuating member for rotating the rotary actuating member between a locking position where the elastic locating ring is peripherally forced against an inside wall of the outer tube to lock the outer tube to the inner tube and an unlocking position where the elastic locating ring is peripherally spaced from the inside wall of the outer tube for enabling the outer tube to be moved axially relative to the inner tube.

Abstract: A positioning structure for a retractable tube assembly having a retractable tube set, which has two semicircle recesses formed in a bottom wall thereof, and a rotary knob, which has a receiving hole formed in a top wall thereof, for locking the rotary knob to the retractable tube includes a positioning member that is movably mounted in the receiving hole of the rotary knob and has a bottom hole, and a spring member disposed between the bottom hole of the positioning member and the receiving hole of the rotary knob for pushing the positioning member into one semicircle recess to further lock the rotary knob to the retractable tube set.

Abstract: The present invention is a flame-retardant composition comprising a polyolefin polymer, a synthetic magadiite, and a flame retardant. The invention also includes a coating prepared from the flame-retardant composition as well as a wire-and-cable construction made by applying the coating over a wire or a cable. The invention also includes articles prepared from the flame-retardant composition, such as extruded sheets, thermoformed sheets, injection-molded articles, coated fabrics, roofing membranes, and wall coverings.

Abstract: Compositions including a polymer, a primary antioxidant, a secondary antioxidant, and a metal deactivator selected from at least one of 2,2?-oxamido bis[ethyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate] and oxalyl bis(benzylidenehydrazide), are disclosed. The compositions can also include a light stabilizer. The compositions can be used to manufacture insulations for wire and cable. The compositions have improved long-term heat aging and also retain their color when exposed to heat. A method of making an insulation for a conductor, such as a wire or a cable, made from a composition is also provided.

Abstract: A cutting stroke-adjustable pruning shears is constructed to include a fixed jaw and a movable jaw pivoted together, the movable jaw having an elongated slot and a plurality of retaining notches in one long side of the elongated slot, a holder shell, the holder shell having two parallel side panels pivoted to a middle part of the fixed jaw at two sides and a spine connected between the parallel side panels, a coupling arm, the coupling arm having one end pivoted to the parallel side panels of the holder shell and an opposite end mounted with a pivot coupled to the elongated slot of the movable jaw and selectively positioned in one of the retaining notches, a tension spring disposed inside the holder shell and connected between the holder shell and the coupling arm, and two handles respectively fastened to the fixed jaw and the holder shell.

Abstract: A cutting stroke-adjustable pruning shears is constructed to include a fixed jaw and a movable jaw pivoted together, the movable jaw having an elongated slot and a plurality of retaining notches in one long side of the elongated slot, a holder shell, the holder shell having two parallel side panels pivoted to a middle part of the fixed jaw at two sides and a spine connected between the parallel side panels, a coupling arm, the coupling arm having one end pivoted to the parallel side panels of the holder shell and an opposite end mounted with a pivot coupled to the elongated slot of the movable jaw and selectively positioned in one of the retaining notches, a tension spring disposed inside the holder shell and connected between the holder shell and the coupling arm, and two handles respectively fastened to the fixed jaw and the holder shell.

Abstract: A retractable rod-like device is constructed to include an non-circular outer tube having two side holes, a sliding barrel mounted on the outer tube, the sliding barrel having two inside press portions, a spring mounted on the outer tube within the sliding barrel, an inner tube axially slidably inserted into the outer tube and prohibited from rotary motion, and stop members mounted in the side holes of the outer tube and adapted to lock/unlock the inner rod member. The spring supports the sliding barrel in a first position where the stop members lock the inner rod member. When moving the sliding barrel to a second position in direction against the spring force of the spring, the stop members are disengaged from the press portions of the sliding barrel to unlock the inner rod member.

Abstract: A tree pruner consists of a fixed tool and a movable tool fastened pivotally with the fixed tool which is fastened at the lower end thereof with the top end of a support rod. The support rod is provided at the bottom end thereof with two handles for controlling the operation of the fixed tool and the movable tool. The movable tool has an action portion and a blade portion. The action portion is provided with a slide slot having a plurality of arcuate grooves. The fixed tool is fastened pivotally with a rocking arm which is provided at the top end thereof with two support arms. One of the two support arms is provided with a tensile spring which is connected with the fixed tool. Other one of the two support arms is provided with a pull cord which is connected with the handles. The rocking arm is fastened pivotally at the midsegment thereof with one end of a connection rod. Other end of the connection rod is movably disposed in the slide slot of the action portion of the movable tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a fishing hook for the purpose of allowing the threading of a fishing line into an eyelet of a fishing hook including a container body having an interior volume suitable for receiving fishing hooks therein, a lid detachably connected to the container body for sealing an interior of the container body, and a fishing hook securing member attached to the lid for detachably receiving a hook portion of a fishing hook therein such that the eyelet portion of the fishing hook extends outwardly of the container body. A magnet is affixed within an interior of the lid. The fishing hook securing member includes a bolt member extending outwardly of the lid and a nut member threadedly connected to the bolt member. The fishing hook is secured between the nut member and a surface of the lid. The nut member includes a wingnut detachably secured to the bolt member and having arms extending radially outwardly of a central portion. At least one of the arms has a fishing line cutter formed thereon.

Abstract: A fishing hook including a shank portion having a hook at one end and a slotted portion formed at an end of the shank portion opposite the hook. The slotted portion has an area in surface-to-surface contact with a surface of the shank portion. The area in surface-to-surface contact with the surface of the shank portion is distal the end which is joined with the shank portion. The slotted portion includes a first end contiguously joined to the shank portion, a central portion extending from the first end and tapering inwardly toward the shank portion, and a second end extending outwardly from the shank portion at the area in surface-to-surface contact with the shank portion. The first end, the central portion, and the second end are contiguous. The first end, the central portion, and the second end are in planar relationship with the shank portion.