Abstract: The present invention relates to a smart pressure-sensitive measuring device for distal femoral tumor removal comprising a rectangularly structured alignment plate, a measuring ruler and a measuring angle adjustment mechanism. An inverted T-shaped rail and a slide rail are disposed at the alignment plate. A magnetic plate is mounted at a bottom of the inverted T-shaped rail. The measuring angle adjustment mechanism comprises a T-shaped slider, a first locking mechanism, a readings disc and a second locking mechanism. The measuring ruler comprises a measuring ruler body, a pressure-sensitive display, a display control circuit board and a lithium battery. A cavity is disposed at one end of the measuring ruler body, the display control circuit board and the lithium battery is mounted inside the cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic reading device that can be used in combination with print media, and more particularly, to an electronic reading device having an on-paper window system and being capable of reading various data. The electronic reading device includes an electronic coordinate device, a circuit substrate for a central processor, which is provided with a storage, and multiple sets of optoelectronic devices and is configured to read various data from media, having information messages, and an electronic coordinate circuit, respectively. The data can be transmitted to the circuit substrate for the central processor and then processed into combined data of electronic files such that related reference can be readily searched for and read using a connected electronic reading product.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic reading device that can be used in combination with print media, and more particularly, to an interactive presentation system for an electronic reading device having an on-paper window system. The interactive presentation system is composed of a plurality of electronic reading device. One of the electronic reading devices is set as a leading device, and the others of the electronic reading devices are set as auxiliary devices. The interactive presentation system can read various data from media, having information messages, and an electronic coordinate circuit, respectively. The data can be transmitted to a circuit substrate for a central processor, which is provided with a storage, and then processed into combined data of electronic files. Thereby, associated information can be readily searched for and read using a connected electronic reader or a projector for projecting it to a projecting board.

Abstract: The present invention contains an electronic book, a processor board or an IC card, and an electronic capturing device. The electronic book contains a paper book wrapped within a cover and a ridge member is provided between the cover and the paper book. The ridge member is in contact with the ridge of the paper book through a curved front contact surface. The contact surface and the ridge are not fixedly attached. The paper book contains a number of pages, and each page is printed with invisible codes. The invisible codes could be detected by the electronic capturing device and processed by the processor board or IC card. The related content then could be read by externally connected electronic reading device or card reader.

Abstract: Various forms of apparatus (1) for preparing and dispensing beverages, preferably based on coffee, can receive instructions from a customer and deliver the beverage automatically. The apparatus is preferably capable of fully automatic cleaning in a cleaning cycle in which a cleaning agent is flushed through the lines (62, 64), and the apparatus is preferably arranged to ensure that not only are the lines cleaned properly but that no cleaning agent can be dispensed. The apparatus includes a brewer assembly (78) having a chamber (81) in which freshly ground coffee can be introduced and either espresso or filter coffee can be automatically prepared by passing hot water through the chamber and removing the spent coffee grounds. The coffee may be stored as coffee beans in sealed containers (208) that can automatically be pierced to release the beans which are ground immediately before preparation of the beverage.

Abstract: This invention provides novel libraries of olfactory receptor odorant/ligand-binding domains and methods of making and using them. The invention also provides libraries of vectors and cells comprising these nucleic acid constructs. The compositions and methods of the invention are used to identify novel ligand-binding domains for olfactory neuron odorant receptors and their ligands. Thus, the compositions and methods of the invention can be used to generate novel odorants, to screen for toxic odorants, or to manipulate an animal's olfactory response.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pinch clip garment hanger. The pinch clip garment hanger includes a first jaw member, and a second jaw member pivotally secured to the first jaw member. At least one jaw member includes a friction pad, a receiving portion that houses the friction pad, and a securing device operable to secure the friction pad to the receiving portion.

Abstract: A pinch clip garment hanger includes a cross member, a hook member, and at least one pinch clip member. The pinch clip member has a fixed jaw member integrally molded to the cross member, a moveable jaw member pivotally secured to the fixed jaw member, and a biasing spring that holds the jaw members together. The fixed jaw member has a first surface facing the moveable jaw member, and the moveable jaw member has a second surface facing the fixed jaw member. The first and second surfaces are pressed together by the biasing spring to hold the garment that is positioned between the fixed and moveable jaw members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for etching photomasks is provided herein. In one embodiment, a method for etching a photomask includes placing a reticle upon a pedestal of a processing chamber, forming a plasma from a process gas, preferentially allowing neutrally charged radicals to pass through the plate relative to ions present in the plasma and etching a layer disposed on the reticle. In another embodiment, an apparatus for etching a photomask includes a process chamber having a substrate support pedestal disposed therein that is adapted to receive a photomask reticle thereon. An RF power source is provided for forming a plasma within a processing volume of the chamber. A plate having a plurality of holes formed therein is supported in the processing volume in an orientation substantially parallel to and a spaced apart from both the substrate support pedestal and a lid of the processing chamber.

Abstract: This invention provides novel libraries of olfactory receptor odorant/ligand-binding domains and methods of making and using them. The invention also provides libraries of vectors and cells comprising these nucleic acid constructs. The compositions and methods of the invention are used to identify novel ligand-binding domains for olfactory neuron odorant receptors and their ligands. Thus, the compositions and methods of the invention can be used to generate novel odorants, to screen for toxic odorants, or to manipulate an animal's olfactory response.

Abstract: This invention provides novel libraries of olfactory receptor odorant/ligand-binding domains and methods of making and using them. The invention also provides libraries of vectors and cells comprising these nucleic acid constructs. The compositions and methods of the invention are used to identify novel ligand-binding domains for olfactory neuron odorant receptors and their ligands. Thus, the compositions and methods of the invention can be used to generate novel odorants, to screen for toxic odorants, or to manipulate an animal's olfactory response.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for etching photomasks is provided herein. In one embodiment, a method of etching a photomask includes providing a process chamber having a substrate support pedestal adapted to receive a photomask substrate thereon. An ion-radical shield is disposed above the pedestal. A substrate is placed upon the pedestal beneath the ion-radical shield. A process gas is introduced into the process chamber and a plasma is formed from the process gas. The substrate is etched predominantly with radicals that pass through the shield.

Abstract: This invention provides novel libraries of olfactory receptor odorant/ligand-binding domains and methods of making and using them. The invention also provides libraries of vectors and cells comprising these nucleic acid constructs. The compositions and methods of the invention are used to identify novel ligand-binding domains for olfactory neuron odorant receptors and their ligands. Thus, the compositions and methods of the invention can be used to generate novel odorants, to screen for toxic odorants, or to manipulate an animal's olfactory response.

Abstract: This invention provides novel libraries of olfactory receptor odorant/ligand-binding domains and methods of making and using them. The invention also provides libraries of vectors and cells comprising these nucleic acid constructs. The compositions and methods of the invention are used to identify novel ligand-binding domains for olfactory neuron odorant receptors and their ligands. Thus, the compositions and methods of the invention can be used to generate novel odorants, to screen for toxic odorants, or to manipulate an animal's olfactory response.

Abstract: This invention provides novel libraries of olfactory receptor odorant/ligand-binding domains and methods of making and using them. The invention also provides libraries of vectors and cells comprising these nucleic acid constructs. The compositions and methods of the invention are used to identify novel ligand-binding domains for olfactory neuron odorant receptors and their ligands. Thus, the compositions and methods of the invention can be used to generate novel odorants, to screen for toxic odorants, or to manipulate an animal's olfactory response.

Abstract: Olfactory receptor cell lines are conditionally immortalized. Under permissive conditions they proliferate. Under nonpermissive conditions the cells differentiate into mature functional Olfactory Receptor Neurons (ORNs) expressing multiple olfactory neuron-specific markers. Exposure of cells of the clonal lines to a battery of odorants indicates a functionally heterogeneous population, in which approximately 1% of the cells respond to any particular single odorant. This heterogeneity suggests the potential of the cells of the cell line to express multiple different receptors and demonstrates that the cell line is an appropriate model for native Olfactory Receptor Neurons.