Abstract: A method and system for calibrating a digital speedometer display to match an analog speedometer indicated value. The method generally includes calibrating each analog speedometer unit such that the exact deviation or “offset” from the center point of the analog speedometer is known. This measured deviation is then used to adjust the value input to the digital display thereby making the digital display value match the indicated value of the analog speedometer.

Abstract: A weightlifting apparatus has multiple disc weights. Each disc weight has a round base and a round cover assembled on the round base. The round base has multiple locating slots formed therein. The round cover has multiple locating holes formed therethrough. When the locating slots align with the locating holes, lightweight weight plates or coins can be inserted into corresponding locating slots. When the locating slots misalign with the locating holes, the inserted weight plates or coins can be retained in the locating slots. Accordingly, easy weight adjustment and cost-saving effect can be achieved without requiring users to purchase an entire set of disc weights. With incremental fine weight adjustment of weight plates and coins, users can quickly adapt to the adjusted weight, and the exercise injury caused by large increment of weight adjustment can be avoided.

Abstract: A weightlifting apparatus has multiple disc weights. Each disc weight has a round base and a round cover assembled on the round base. The round base has multiple locating slots formed therein. The round cover has multiple locating holes formed therethrough. When the locating slots align with the locating holes, lightweight weight plates or coins can be inserted into corresponding locating slots. When the locating slots misalign with the locating holes, the inserted weight plates or coins can be retained in the locating slots. Accordingly, easy weight adjustment and cost-saving effect can be achieved without requiring users to purchase an entire set of disc weights. With incremental fine weight adjustment of weight plates and coins, users can quickly adapt to the adjusted weight, and the exercise injury caused by large increment of weight adjustment can be avoided.

Abstract: A method and system for calibrating a digital speedometer display to match an analog speedometer indicated value. The method generally includes calibrating each analog speedometer unit such that the exact deviation or “offset” from the center point of the analog speedometer is known. This measured deviation is then used to adjust the value input to the digital display thereby making the digital display value match the indicated value of the analog speedometer.

Abstract: A grill of bread maker and a multifunctional bread maker are provided. The bread maker includes a casing, an oven, a door or a cover for closing the oven, a bread bucket and more than one set of support device for toasting food. The bread bucket is loaded in the cavity of the oven when it is necessary to use the bread bucket to make bread; the support device for toasting food is loaded in the cavity of the oven when it is necessary to use the support device for toasting food to toast food. The support device for toasting food includes a grill and toasting pans (8). The grill includes a longitudinal supporting frame (11, 21, 31), one or more supporting-holding frames (15, 25, 35) for supporting the toasting pans (8) and supporting underframes. The longitudinal supporting frame (11, 21, 31) is in the middle, and the supporting-holding frame (15, 25, 35) is on both sides of the longitudinal supporting frame (11, 21, 31).

Abstract: A multifunctional bread maker, comprises a casing, an oven (41) disposed inside the casing, a door or a cover for closing the oven (41); and further comprises a bread bucket which has an upward opening and is easily loaded and unloaded, more than one set of support device for toasting food; the bread bucket is loaded in a cavity of the oven (41) when it is necessary to use the bread bucket to make bread, and the support device for toasting food is loaded in the cavity of the oven (41) when it is necessary to use the support device for toasting food to toast food; the support device for toasting food comprises a grill and toasting pans (45); and heating elements disposed in the cavity of the oven (41), wherein the heating elements are electrical heating tubes which are disposed around an inner periphery of the cavity of the oven (41); the grill is removably disposed in the cavity of the oven (41); toasting pans (45) are removably disposed on the grill; a baffle (43) for shielding the electrical heating tubes (

Abstract: Disclosed are human relaxin-Fc fusion proteins having an increased serum half-life, polynucleotides encoding the same, and intermediates formed during the fusion protein biosynthesis. The fusion proteins may include a linker portion or other sections as well. Suitable fusion proteins are also those predicted to have the same effect as human relaxin in vivo, based, for example, on structural modeling. The fusion protein is useful in the treatment of a number of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, vascular disease, wound healing, fibrosis, fibromyalgia, and promoting angiogenesis.

Abstract: Disclosed are human relaxin-Fc fusion proteins having an increased serum half-life, polynucleotides encoding the same, and intermediates formed during the fusion protein biosynthesis. The fusion proteins may include a linker portion or other sections as well. Suitable fusion proteins are also those predicted to have the same effect as human relaxin in vivo, based, for example, on structural modeling. The fusion protein is useful in the treatment of a number of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, vascular disease, wound healing, fibrosis, fibromyalgia, and promoting angiogenesis.

Abstract: Disclosed are human relaxin-Fc fusion proteins having an increased serum half-life, polynucleotides encoding the same, and intermediates formed during the fusion protein biosynthesis. The fusion proteins may include a linker portion or other sections as well. Suitable fusion proteins are also those predicted to have the same effect as human relaxin in vivo, based, for example, on structural modeling. The fusion protein is useful in the treatment of a number of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, vascular disease, wound healing, fibrosis, fibromyalgia, and promoting angiogenesis.

Abstract: Disclosed are human relaxin-Fc fusion proteins having an increased serum half-life, polynucleotides encoding the same, and intermediates formed during the fusion protein biosynthesis. The fusion proteins may include a linker portion or other sections as well. Suitable fusion proteins are also those predicted to have the same effect as human relaxin in vivo, based, for example, on structural modeling. The fusion protein is useful in the treatment of a number of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, vascular disease, wound healing, fibrosis, fibromyalgia, and promoting angiogenesis.

Abstract: An upholstery item (12) with an occupiable surface for supporting an occupant comprises a padding having a front side turned towards the occupiable surface, a back side turned away from the occupiable surface and an opening extending therein from the front side to the back side. A film-type occupancy sensor mat (24) arranged on the front side of the padding is equipped with an anchor tab (34,42) comprising a proximal portion integrally formed with the sensor mat (24) and a distal portion. The anchor tab (34,42) is inserted into the opening and secured against slipping out of the opening in direction of the front side by a retention element of the padding, provided at the opening. The anchor tab (34,42) is configured as an electric-connection portion of the sensor mat (24) adapted for connecting the sensor mat (24) to an electronic control unit.

Abstract: An audio visual turn/hazard signaling system in a vehicle can include an electronic user-selectable sound file, a control circuitry containing a solid state relay, a sensor, and an amplifier. The signal system of the invention provides a customizable signal system including a sound file where the operator can choose the volume and frequency to play when turn signal is activated. The signal system of the invention also provides an automatic volume adjuster wherein the safety of the operator while operating a vehicle is enhanced.

Abstract: An anti-breaking structure of an end closure of a heat pipe is formed at a tapered end of the heat pipe, and a soldering joint is formed at an upper end of the anti-breaking structure. The anti-breaking structure includes an uneven rib coupled longitudinally between the tapered end and the soldering joint, and two wing portions extended outward from the left and right outer sides of the uneven rib, and one surface of the uneven rib is convex and another backside surface of the uneven rib is concave, and both uneven rib and wing portions are formed by pressing the heat pipe to constitute the anti-breaking structure.

Abstract: A lens is provided for use in a vehicle interior ambient light device. The lens provides a beam of light that is narrower and is directed to a desirable position on different vehicle models and versions of those models. The lens includes an upper section having a shape that is a section of a frustum of a cone. The lens also includes a lower section having a shape of a frustum of an oblique cone with an oval base. Textured surfaces of the sides of the frustum of the lower section prevent the emission of stray light beams.

Abstract: An audio visual turn/hazard signaling system in a vehicle can include an electronic user-selectable sound file, a control circuitry containing a solid state relay, a sensor, and an amplifier. The signal system of the invention provides a customizable signal system including a sound file where the operator can choose the volume and frequency to play when turn signal is activated. The signal system of the invention also provides an automatic volume adjuster wherein the safety of the operator while operating a vehicle is enhanced.

Abstract: A sintering method for a wick structure of a heat pipe includes the steps of inserting a shaft inside the pipe body such that a tapered head is assembled to the shrunk end to achieve a second positioning point, wherein another end of the shaft extending to the filling tool forms a first positioning point corresponding to the clamping section. The filling tool fills a wick structure into a uniform gap defined by the shaft and the pipe body and clamped by the first positioning point and the second positioning point. The wick structure is sintered and cooled to complete a heat pipe having wick structure of uniform thickness.

Abstract: An image sensor module structure includes a substrate, a photosensitive chip, a lens holder, and a lens barrel. The substrate has an upper surface on which first electrodes are formed, and a lower surface on which second electrodes are formed. The chip is mounted on the upper surface, and is electrically connected to the first electrodes. The lens holder has an upper end face, a lower end face, and an opening penetrating through the lens holder. The upper end portion of the opening is formed with an internal thread, and the lower end portion of the opening is formed with a breach. The lens holder is adhered on the upper surface by glue. The photosensitive chip is located within the opening of the lens holder. The lens barrel has an upper end face, a lower end face, and an external thread screwed to the internal thread of the lens holder.

Abstract: An anti-breaking structure of an end closure of a heat pipe is formed at a tapered end of the heat pipe, and a soldering joint is formed at an upper end of the anti-breaking structure. The anti-breaking structure includes an uneven rib coupled longitudinally between the tapered end and the soldering joint, and two wing portions extended outward from the left and right outer sides of the uneven rib, and one surface of the uneven rib is convex and another backside surface of the uneven rib is concave, and both uneven rib and wing portions are formed by pressing the heat pipe to constitute the anti-breaking structure.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a heat pipe having an enlarged portion includes the steps of: preparing a hollow tubular material having a uniform outer diameter; forming the tubular material with an enlarged portion having a different or larger outer diameter by narrowing or enlarging the tubular material; arranging a capillary structure into the tubular material; filling a working fluid into the tubular material after sealing one end of the tubular material; sealing the end to form a heat pipe after performing a degassing operation; and pressing the enlarged portion obtained in the previous step to form a flattened enlarged portion on the heat pipe.

Abstract: A capillary structure of a heat pipe includes a hollow pipe body and a capillary structure adhered to the inner wall of the pipe body. The main part of the pipe body is provided with at least one heated section. The capillary structure within the heated section is constituted by sintered powder, and the capillary structure within the remaining portion of the main part of the pipe body is constituted by woven web or groove. By using two different kinds of capillary structures to form the capillary structure of the inner wall of the heat pipe, the heat pipe can withstand a heat source of higher temperature, and can also be suitable for a curved pipe.