Abstract: A light guide plate includes an emitting surface; a reflective surface opposite to the emitting surface; an incident surface interconnecting with the emitting surface and the reflective surface. A plurality of ridges are formed on the reflective surface. Each ridge has a first base angle and a second base with respect to the reflective surface. The first base angle closest to the incident surface is in a range from about 86 degrees to 90 degrees. The second base angle furthest from the incident surface is in a range from about 41.8 degrees to 45.8 degrees. A backlight module using the light guide plate is also provided. The present light guide plate and a backlight module using the same can efficiently increase light brightness.

Abstract: A method for distributing and monitoring emails is provided. The method includes the steps of: obtaining computer system time; and performing one or more of the following services according to the computer system time: performing email collecting service; performing error checking service; performing monitoring service; and performing email distributing service. A related system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A bath screen retainer comprises a cambered telescopic rod having a first pin portion and a second pin portion; a combining unit movably installed to the first pin portion of the telescopic rod; a first retainer movably installed to the second pin portion of the telescopic rod; a second retainer having a receiving portion at one side thereof for receiving the combining unit; and a resisting unit installed at another side of the second retainer and resisting against one end surface of the combining unit. The telescopic rod is formed by a first rod and a second rod connected to the first rod. Each of the first rod and the second retainer has a slit and a communication hole communicated to the slit. The whole structure can be steadily installed to a wall and firmly secured with a bath screen. Furthermore, the telescopic rod can provide a great moving space.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions comprising epoxy resins, including epoxy novalac resin, and at least one reactive multi-functional acrylate. In preferred embodiments, the compositions also include amine-curing agent having at least one a cyclic group. The adhesive compositions according to the present invention are capable of enhancing the bonding strength of the adhesive, particularly at relatively high temperatures, such as at about 80° C.

Abstract: A film wrapper for use in storing slugs and ropes of chemical anchoring adhesive includes an outer metallized polymer layer and a heat seal layer. The metallized polymer layer protects the chemical anchoring adhesive from premature reaction by providing a barrier to oxygen and light. The heat seal layer may also act as a moisture barrier layer. The chemical anchoring adhesive is divided into slugs of appropriate size for insertion into boreholes and cementing of anchor pins in the boreholes.

Abstract: A direct type backlight module (200) includes a substrate (231), a diffusion sheet (24) disposed above the substrate, a plurality of spacers (21) and a plurality of light sources (22). The spacers are disposed between the substrate and the diffusion sheet. Each spacer includes a bottom surface (211) contacting with the substrate. A groove (2114) is defined in the bottom surface, and a light incident surface (2112) is defined on inner surface of the groove. A pair of wings is disposed on two sides of the bottom surface for supporting the diffusion sheet. Each wing includes an outer side surface and an inner side surface, and a transflective film is formed on the inner side surfaces of the wing. The light sources are respectively disposed in the grooves.

Abstract: A portable oxygen generating system comprises a reaction chamber having at least a first storage compartment for containing a first reacting substance and a second storage compartment for containing a second reacting substance, a dispensing mechanism operable to cause the first and second reacting substances to contact with each other so as to create a chemical reaction to produce an oxygen gas, and a gas outlet for delivering the produced oxygen gas. To use the system, the user pushes on a switch to initiate the production of oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a radio frequency identification device implemented with a metal-gate semiconductor fabrication process, wherein the charge capacitor, which is formed by the special parasitic N-type and P-type guard rings in the chip fabricated with the metal-gate process, incorporated with the original P-type and N-type transistors of metal oxide semiconductor (PMOS/NMOS) not only can provide a horizontal surface current but also can provide a rectified current for the performance of the entire circuit, which can advance the metal gate process to RFID industry in cooperation with an identification code holder circuit and a non-synchronous local oscillation circuit so that the fabrication cost can be lowered and the fabrication time can be shortened.

Abstract: A dehumidifying device includes a casing that is divided into a dehumidification section and a regeneration section. A moisture-absorptive device made of fibrous material and pre-impregnated with liquid moisture-absorptive agent, is arranged inside the casing and extending between the dehumidification section and the regeneration section. A heater is disposed in an inlet port of regeneration section. When a wet airflow traveling along the dehumidification section passes through the moisture-absorptive device, the moisture is absorbed by the moisture-absorptive device and then spread into the regeneration section due to siphon effect caused by surface tension induced on the fibrous material. The moisture is then removed by an airflow traveling along the regeneration section and heated by the heater to complete the dehumidification operation.

Abstract: A dehumidification and energy recovery device includes a casing defining an interior that is divided into two vertically stacked sections, a channel extending vertically between the sections and forming upper and lower openings, absorption devices arranged inside the channel corresponding to the sections respectively, and a tank arranged below the lower opening of the channel and containing a liquid that is driven by a pump to a position above the upper opening of the channel to drop onto and flow through the absorption devices. Intake airflow and exhaust airflow respectively pass through the sections, contacting the liquid flowing through the channel in a cross-flow fashion, whereby exchange of humidity and heat is performed between the airflows and the liquid to effect dehumidification and energy recovery with a simple structure and low costs.

Abstract: A respiratory mask comprises a mask body and a filter system. The filter system includes a replaceable filter cartridge accommodating a filtration material separable into a plurality of portions, and a filter chamber connected to the mask body and configured to receive one portion of the filtration material. To change the filtration material, a user removes a first portion of the filtration material from the filter chamber, and positions a second portion of the filtration material contained inside the filter cartridge.

Abstract: A respiratory testing system comprises a fluid chamber enclosing a fluid medium and having a flexible membrane deflectable by the application of a respiratory gas flow, a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure variation of the fluid medium in response to a deflection of the flexible membrane, and a processing circuit configured to compute a respiratory flow data from a pressure variation of the fluid medium. The respiratory testing system may additionally include a breathing exercise unit configurable to execute a software program responsive to an input of the respiratory flow data.

Abstract: A tonometer includes a chamber containing a fluid medium and having a contact tip for contacting an eye surface, the contact tip having a flexible surface stretched by the fluid medium, a pressure sensor detecting a pressure variation of the fluid medium, a detecting mechanism determining whether the tonometer is correctly placed against the eye surface, and a processing circuit configured to treat electrical a signal received from the detecting mechanism.

Abstract: A modular connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1) defining a chamber (10). A terminal module insert (3) is fixedly received in the chamber and defines a plurality of passageways (330) therein. A plurality of terminals (34) are received in the passageways of the insert. Each terminal includes a mounting end (341), a fixing portion (342) engaging with a corresponding passageway of the insert and a mating end (344) downwardly and rearwardly extending from the fixing portion for engaging with a contact of a mating connector in a front-to-rear direction. The terminals have positioning portions at the fixing portions. The positioning portions are oriented perpendicularly to the front-to-rear direction.

Abstract: A brake system and method for a direct current brushed motor without a Hall sensor are provided. After the system is activated, the motor is pre-braked in order to detect and record the stationary armature current while the motor is in a stationary state. As the motor is required to be braked, a reverse control voltage is generated and then the armature current value is detected. When the detected armature current value is equal to the stationary armature current value, the operation of braking the DC brush motor is accomplished. The invention can achieve the goal of braking the motor to a stop quickly, no matter which state the motor is in. Besides, it can be applied to different kinds of motors.

Abstract: A mocha coffee maker is composed of a lower pot, a funnel, a rubber ring, a filter and an upper pot. The filter and the rubber ring are assembled to the bottom of the upper pot, which is provided with interior threads, while the top end of the lower pot is provided with exterior threads, such that after placing the funnel on the lower pot, the upper pot will be fastened to the lower pot via threads. The funnel has a basin of an appropriate height. The basin has a hole at the central bottom. An expanded flange is provided at the outer rim of the basin, while a siphon extends from the bottom hole of the basin for releasing steamer. When the upper pot and the lower pot are screwed together, the outer film of the coffee pack/tea bag will be pressed thereby to easy coffee/tea making.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for PAR4, a novel member of the protease-activated receptor family. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, mediate biological responses and/or cellular signaling in response to proteases. Protease cleavage of PAR4 exposes a PAR4 extracellular amino terminal portion that serves as a ligand for the PAR4 receptor. PAR4 may be used as a target in drug screening, and further used to identify proteinaceous or non-proteinaceous PAR4 agonists and antagonists. The present invention also includes antibodies to the PAR4 polypeptides.

Abstract: The first proposed circuit includes: a voltage supply; a first current source, including: a first transistor having a first terminal coupled to the voltage supply, a second terminal providing the PTAT current and coupled to an output terminal of the circuit for providing a bandgap reference voltage, and a control terminal; a second current source, including: a first resistor having a first terminal coupled to the voltage supply; and a second transistor having a first terminal coupled to a second terminal of the first resistor, a second terminal providing the PTVBE current and coupled to the output terminal, and a control terminal; and a second resistor having a first terminal coupled to the output terminal, and a second terminal coupled to a common ground. Two current mirror circuits are employed in this circuit.

Abstract: A light guide for illuminating keys of a keyboard or keypad of a portable electronic device includes an array of apertures, at least one groove and at least a protrusion. The apertures are defined in the light guide and are configured to illuminate the keys via at least a light source. The groove is disposed in one end of the light guide for receiving light from the light source. The light guide can provide a desired uniform illumination by means of fewer light sources, and can improve optical uniformity by eliminating the bright areas occurring adjacent to the light sources.

Abstract: A button device includes abase (11) mounted to a bezel (30) of an electronic device. A plurality of button units (17) are disposed in the base (11), and a plurality of through holes (13) are abreast provided in the base (11) in correspondence with the button unit (17). The button unit (17) includes a cap (18) with an elastic member (15) supported thereunder. The elastic member (15) integrally extends from the base (11) and surrounds the through hole (13). A post (19) extends from the inner bottom of the cap (18) and extends through the elastic member (15) and the through hole. In use, the post (19) gets through the hole (13) in the base (11) and touches the switch of the electronic device.