Abstract: The present invention relates to an anionic polymerization technique for synthesizing functionalized rubbery polymers containing polysiloxane that have excellent characteristics for utilization in (a) tire tread compounds that are highly loaded with silica, (b) shiny tire side-wall compounds, and (c) tire building bladders having improved mold release characteristics. The rubbery polymers of this invention can optionally be coupled with tin halides or silicon halides to further improve the characteristics of the rubber for use in tire tread compounds.

Abstract: The process and catalyst system of this invention can be utilized to synthesize polybutadiene rubber having a high trans content and a low melting point by solution polymerization. The trans-polybutadiene rubber made by the process of this invention can be utilized in tire tread rubbers that exhibit outstanding wear characteristics. More importantly, the trans-polybutadiene rubber of this invention can be easily processed because of its low level of crystallinity. In fact, the trans-polybutadiene made by the process of this invention does not need to be heated in a “hot-house” before being used in making rubber compounds.

Abstract: A fuse box in which wire distribution blocks each have a receiving chamber and a metal wire clip in the receiving chamber, and tightening up screws are respectively threaded into the wire distribution blocks to compress the respective metal wire clips and to force the respective metal wire clips into positive engagement with respective electric wires. Metal spring plates are mounted in respective oblique insertion holes in the wire distribution blocks to hold fuses in a tilted position, so that less vertical installation space is occupied.

Abstract: An induction motor rotor comprises a rotor shaft, a rotor core, which may be solid or may include a plurality of rotor laminations, having rotor bar slots, a plurality of rotor bars extending through the rotor bar slots, and two rotor end rings brazed to the rotor bars and extending to the rotor shaft, the rotor bars and rotor end rings pre-stressing the rotor core.

Abstract: A light emitting diode. The light emitting diode has a substrate that has two surfaces. On one surface, a distributed Bragg reflector, an n-type confining layer, an active layer, a p-type confining layer, a current spreading layer, a meshed Ohmic contact layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer and a front side electrode are formed. The other surface has a rear side electrode formed thereon. Via the meshed structure, the absorbing area of the Ohmic contact layer is reduced to avoid the light emitting from the active layer being greatly absorbed by the Ohmic contact layer. In contrast, the light intensity of the light emitting diode is increased.

Abstract: A fuse box in which wire distribution blocks each have a receiving chamber and a metal wire clip in the receiving chamber, and tightening up screws are respectively threaded into the wire distribution blocks to compress the respective metal wire clips and to force the respective metal wire clips into positive engagement with respective electric wires. Metal spring plates are mounted in respective oblique insertion holes in the wire distribution blocks to hold fuses in a tilted position, so that less vertical installation space is occupied.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for making dilithium initiators in high purity. This process can be conducted in the absence of amines which is desirable since amines can act as modifiers for anionic polymerizations. The dilithium compounds made are highly desirable because they are soluble in aromatic solvents. The present invention more specifically discloses a process for synthesizing a dilithium initiator which comprises reacting disopropenylbenzene with a tertiary alkyl lithium compound in an aromatic solvent at a temperature which is within the range of about 0° C. to about 100° C. The present invention further discloses a process for synthesizing m-di-(1-methyl-3,3-dimethylbutyllithio)benzene which comprises reacting diisopropenylbenzene with tertiary-butyllithium in an aromatic solvent at a temperature which is within the range of about 0° C. to about 100° C.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and describes pluripotent homozygous stem (HS) cells, and methods and materials for making same. The present invention also provides methods for differentiation of HS cells into progenitor (multipotent) cells or other desired cells, groups of cells or tissues. Further, the applications of the HS cells disclosed herein, include (but are not limited to) the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases (for example, genetic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, endocrine-related disorders and cancer), traumatic injuries, cosmetic or therapeutic transplantation, gene therapy and cell replacement therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a platform device for training golf comprising a base having a hollow half-spherical member on its top surface with a top opening thereon, and an activation mechanism provided within the half-spherical member and having a post extended through the opening to engage with an upper platform so as to enable the user to adjust the platform to one of various oblique angles and orientations about the base for training golf.

Abstract: It is important for rubbery polymers that are used in tires, hoses, power transmission belts and other industrial products to have good compatibility with fillers, such as carbon black, silica, clay (including organoclays), and mixtures thereof. To attain improved interaction with fillers such rubbery polymers can be functionalized with various compounds, such as amines. The present invention discloses a process for synthesizing a rubbery polymer that is functionalized to attain improved compatibility with fillers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anionic polymerization technique for synthesizing functionalized rubbery polymers containing polysiloxane that have excellent characteristics for utilization in (a) tire tread compounds that are highly loaded with silica, (b) shiny tire side-wall compounds, and (c) tire building bladders having improved mold release characteristics. The rubbery polymers of this invention can optionally be coupled with tin halides or silicon halides to further improve the characteristics of the rubber for use in tire tread compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a light weight rubber blend that can be beneficially used in rubber articles, such as power transmission belts and tires. In the rubber blends of this invention a 2:1 layered silicate clay, preferably an organophilic 2:1 layered silicate clay, is substituted for a portion of the carbon black that is normally used in the rubber as a filler. This can be done without sacrificing the physical properties of the rubber composition in cases where the rubber in the blend contains an amino group. Tire tread compounds that utilize such rubber compositions offer increased vehicle fuel economy. This invention also relates to improving the strength modulus and elongation of carbon black and silica filled compounds by the addition of 2:1 layered silicate clays thereto without modifying the level of carbon black or silica. Such compounds have increased flexibility and tensile strength for tire side-wall applications.

Abstract: The process and catalyst system of this invention can be utilized to synthesize polybutadiene rubber having a high trans content and a low melting point by solution polymerization. The trans-polybutadiene rubber made by the process of this invention can be utilized in tire tread rubbers that exhibit outstanding wear characteristics. More importantly, the trans-polybutadiene rubber of this invention can be easily processed because of its low level of crystallinity. In fact, the trans-polybutadiene made by the process of this invention does not need to be heated in a “hot-house” before being used in making rubber compounds. The process and catalyst system of this invention can also be used in the synthesis of trans-styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).

Abstract: The process and catalyst system of this invention can be utilized to synthesize polybutadiene rubber having a high trans content and a low melting point by solution polymerization. The trans-polybutadiene rubber made by the process of this invention can be utilized in tire tread rubbers that exhibit outstanding wear characteristics. More importantly, the trans-polybutadiene rubber of this invention can be easily processed because of its low level of crystallinity. In fact, the trans-polybutadiene made by the process of this invention does not need to be heated in a “hot-house” before being used in making rubber compounds.

Abstract: Rubbery polymers made by anionic polymerization can be coupled with tin halides or silicon halides to improve the characteristics of the rubber for use in some applications, such as tire treads. In cases where the rubbery polymer was synthesized utilizing a polar modifier it is difficult to attain a high level of coupling. This invention is based upon the unexpected finding that coupling efficiency can be significantly improved by conducting the coupling reaction in the presence of a lithium salt of a saturated aliphatic alcohol, such as lithium t-amylate. This invention discloses a process for coupling a living rubbery polymer that comprises reacting the living rubbery polymer with coupling agent selected from the group consisting of tin halides and silicon halides in the presence of a lithium salt of a saturated aliphatic alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and describes pluripotent homozygous stem (HS) cells, and methods and materials for making same. The present invention also provides methods for differentiation of HS cells into progenitor (multipotent) cells or other desired cells, groups of cells or tissues. Further, the applications of the HS cells disclosed herein, include (but are not limited to) the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases (for example, genetic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, endocrine-related disorders and cancer), traumatic injuries, cosmetic or therapeutic transplantation, gene therapy and cell replacement therapy.

Abstract: A light emitting diode. The light emitting diode has a substrate that has two surfaces. On one surface, a distributed Bragg reflector, an n-type confining layer, an active layer, a p-type confining layer, a current spreading layer, a meshed Ohmic contact layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer and a front side electrode are formed. The other surface has a rear side electrode formed thereon. Via the meshed structure, the absorbing area of the Ohmic contact layer is reduced to avoid the light emitting from the active layer being greatly absorbed by the Ohmic contact layer. In contrast, the light intensity of the light emitting diode is increased.

Abstract: An induction motor rotor comprises a rotor shaft, a rotor core, which may be solid or may include a plurality of rotor laminations, having rotor bar slots, a plurality of rotor bars extending through the rotor bar slots, and two rotor end rings brazed to the rotor bars and extending to the rotor shaft, the rotor bars and rotor end rings pre-stressing the rotor core.

Abstract: A method of producing a homogenous population of homozygous stem (HS) cells pre-selected for immunotype and/or genotype from donor cells is described herein. The invention relates to methods of using immunohistocompatible HS cells for diagnosis, therapeutic and cosmetic transplantation, and the treatment of various genetic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic injuries and cancer. The invention further relates to methods for using histocompatible HS stem cells pre-selected for a non-disease genotype for prophylactic and therapeutic intervention including, but not limited to, therapeutic and cosmetic transplantation, and the treatment of various genetic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer.

Abstract: A method and a structure for packaging an electro-optics device are disclosed. A transparent material is added between the die carrier and the electro-optics device, so that the light emitted from the backside of the electro-optics device can be extracted. Furthermore, a light reflective layer is formed on the die carrier, and a pattern of the light reflective layer is designed to prevent the light from being reflected to the active layer, the reflecting decreasing light-emitting efficiency again.