Abstract: In an example, a standoff may include a bracket, a post attachable to the bracket, and a spacer removably attachable to the post. The post may include a first portion having a first diameter, and a second portion having a second diameter larger than the first diameter of the first portion of the post. The spacer may include a first portion having a first internal diameter at a first end of the spacer, and a second portion having a second internal diameter at a second end of the spacer opposite the first end, wherein the second internal diameter is larger than the first internal diameter of the first portion of the spacer.

Abstract: A high speed electric blower is provided. A rotor assembly of the blower has a bearing, a moving impeller and a magnetic ring. A housing of the blower has a bearing chamber. The diameter of the magnetic ring is smaller than the diameter of the bearing chamber. The magnetic ring can pass through the bearing chamber. The moving impeller and the magnetic ring are respectively located at either end of the bearing chamber. The single bearing is located between the moving impeller and the magnetic ring of the rotating shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is a probe forming device, the probe forming device comprises a spinning shaft, a first adjusting structure, a second adjusting structure, an electrolyte conveying member and a power supply. One of the holding member of the spinning shaft holds a workpiece, and a driving member drives the workpiece to move and abut the first adjusting structure and the second modulating structure. The electrolyte conveying member conveys an electrolyte to the workpiece, the first adjusting structure and the second adjusting structure, and is electrically connected. At least one positive end of the power supply is connected to the workpiece or the spinning shaft, and at least one negative end is connected to the first adjusting structure and the second modulating structure.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition or method for promoting meibomian gland regeneration or for treating/preventing dry eye syndrome includes administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PEDF-derived short peptide (PDSP) or a variant of the PDSP, wherein the PDSP comprises residues 93-106 of human pigmented epithelium-derived factor (PEDF).

Abstract: A biocide-encapsulated microcapsule for use in paint includes a hydrophilic core formed by polymerization of a hydrophilic monomer comprising an unsaturated bond in presence of a free radical initiator; and a biocide being a hydrophobic compound. The hydrophilic core encloses the dispersed biocide to effect storage and releases of the biocide. Therefore, the biocide is released from the microcapsule core in the long term such that a resultant dried paint prevents biofouling in the long term.

Abstract: A position indicating circuit includes: first and second input terminals for respectively receiving first and second voltages; an output terminal; a first resistor; and a second resistor having a first terminal coupled to the first input terminal through the first resistor, a second terminal coupled to the second input terminal, and a third terminal coupled to the output terminal. The second resistor is used to be actuated by a pedal of a foot controller of a sewing machine such that a voltage at the output terminal has a magnitude related to a position of the pedal. A detecting system that uses the position indicating circuit and that can determine whether the foot controller is coupled to a main body of the sewing machine is also provided.

Abstract: A biocide-encapsulated microcapsule for use in paint includes a hydrophobic core formed by polymerization of a hydrophobic monomer comprising an unsaturated bond in presence of a free radical initiator; a cross-linking hydrophilic shell adapted to enclose the hydrophobic core and formed by polymerization of a hydrophilic monomer comprising an unsaturated bond and another cross-linking agent; and a biocide being a hydrophobic compound. The hydrophobic core and the cross-linking hydrophilic shell enclose the dispersed biocide. Therefore, the biocide is released from the microcapsule core in the long term such that a resultant dried paint prevents biofouling in the long term.

Abstract: In an example, a movable standoff may include or be attached to a bracket having a post opening, and a post insertable into the post opening. The post may include a low shoulder portion disposed at a first end and a high shoulder portion. Further, the movable standoff may include a nut to fasten to a second end of the post, the first end being opposite from the second end. The high shoulder portion may be disposed in between the first end and the second end. The movable standoff may additionally include a bias member disposed in between the nut and the bracket.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an retroreflective structural colour film and a preparation method thereof. The main steps are as follows: (1) assembling colloidal microspheres to form a monolayer of microspheres; and (2) transferring the monolayer of microspheres onto a transparent substrate which has an adhesive layer to make the monolayer of microspheres partially embedded in the adhesive layer to prepare the retroreflective structural colour film. The retroreflective material has the advantages of the simple preparation process, high reflective brightness and uniformity of reflection colour. Moreover, the retroreflective material can exhibit unique retroreflective structural colour under the illumination of a white light source.

Abstract: This application discloses a foldable terminal device, including: a foldable flexible panel, a first support component, a second support component, and a connection mechanism, where the flexible panel includes a first display area, a second display area, and a bending area, and the bending area is located between the first display area and the second display area; the connection mechanism connects the first support component and the second support component, the connection mechanism connects the first support component and the second support component, the connection mechanism is scalable.

Abstract: A position indicating circuit includes: first and second input terminals for respectively receiving first and second voltages; an output terminal; a first resistor; and a second resistor having a first terminal coupled to the first input terminal through the first resistor, a second terminal coupled to the second input terminal, and a third terminal coupled to the output terminal. The second resistor is used to be actuated by a pedal of a foot controller of a sewing machine such that a voltage at the output terminal has a magnitude related to a position of the pedal. A detecting system that uses the position indicating circuit and that can determine whether the foot controller is coupled to a main body of the sewing machine is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for vehicle information reporting of a vehicle using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers and a satellite communication transceiver for a satellite system. For instance, the method may include obtaining GNSS data, the obtained GNSS data being received by the GNSS receivers; storing a portion of the obtained GNSS data in a memory as historical position information; receiving inputs from timers, sensors, or a user interface of the vehicle; determining whether to transmit a message based on rules applied to the obtained GNSS data and the received inputs; in response to determining to transmit the message, compiling the message based on a message content rule, the message including a historical position data message based on the message content rule and the historical position information; and transmitting the message via the satellite communication transceiver to a satellite of the satellite system.

Abstract: A display module, a terminal device and a bendable cover, where the bendable cover includes a flexible substrate and hard plates. The flexible substrate has a hard area and a bending area. A quantity of hard areas is the same as a quantity of the hard plates, where the hard areas are in a one-to-one correspondence with the hard plates, and each of the hard plates is located on a surface of a corresponding hard area. There is a bending area between two adjacent hard areas. Under an effect of external force, the bendable cover is capable of bending along the bending area.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrochemical machining gear outline and the alignment structure thereof is disclosed, the apparatus comprises first and second alignment members. The first and second alignment members include a plurality of first alignment teeth and second alignment teeth, respectively. Recessing a gear-outline edge of the first alignment teeth by a distance and extending a gear-outline edge of the second alignment teeth by the distance for against to each other to align the first and second alignment members. A cathode electrode includes a plurality of machining teeth with both gear-outline edges recessed by the distance for against the gear-outline edge of the second alignment teeth with the extended distance to align machining teeth. Thereby, before trimming the gear-outline of a workpiece, the machining gap between the machining teeth and the teeth of the workpiece can be aligned first.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrochemical machining method for manufacturing a cone. One or more conductive column and an electrode are driven to perform relative convolute motion. Then the conductive column is driven to perform electrochemical machining on the electrode for forming one or more hole in the electrode. Afterwards, the periphery of the hole in the electrode to perform electrochemical machining on the conductive column for forming a cone at one end of the conductive column.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for vehicle information reporting of a vehicle using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers and a satellite communication transceiver for a satellite system.

Abstract: A mobile rustproofing washing system includes a receptacle, a control module, a water supply module, a filtration module and a washing module. The receptacle is removably disposed on a mobile carrier. The control module is disposed in the receptacle. The water supply module is disposed in the receptacle and includes a front water tank and a rear water tank. The filtration module is connected to the front water tank and the rear water tank. The filtration module receives and filters water from the front water tank. The filtered water is stored in the rear water tank. The washing module connects with the rear water tank and receives water therefrom, so as to carry out a washing process. Therefore, the mobile rustproofing washing system is quick to mount/demount and easy to use, thereby having high mobility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grind machining apparatus, which comprises a grinding wheel and an electrochemical processing module. The grinding wheel has a grinding surface on the surface. The electrochemical processing modules is disposed at the grinding wheel. The processing surface of the electrochemical processing module faces the direction away from an axle of the grinding wheel and is located lower than the grinding surface. By using the above grind machining apparatus, alternate compound machining including electrochemical oxidation processing and mechanical grind machining can be performed.

Abstract: A method of determining the presence of Pseudomonas involves establishing a gaseous headspace over a surface suspected of containing at least one Pseudomonas strain and contacting at least a portion of the gaseous headspace with a capillary microextraction of volatiles (CMV) sampling device to absorb at least one component of the headspace by the CMV sampling device. The component loaded CMV sampling device is coupled to an injection port of an analytical device where the components are desorbed into the analytical device, where components are separated, detected, and identified to determine if one or more of the identified components is a biomarker for at least one Pseudomonas strain.