Abstract: The present invention relates to an antagonist of interleukin-17B receptor (IL-17RB) which features interruption of the interaction of IL-17RB and MLK4. The present invention also relates to use of such antagonist for treatment of diseases or disorders associated with IL-17RB activation. Further disclosed is a phosphorylated IL-17RB as a biomarker for predicting prognosis and/or monitoring progression of cancer.

Abstract: Microelectromechanical devices and methods of manufacture are presented. Embodiments include bonding a mask substrate to a first microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device. After the bonding has been performed, the mask substrate is patterned. A first conductive pillar is formed within the mask substrate, and a second conductive pillar is formed within the mask substrate, the second conductive pillar having a different height from the first conductive pillar. The mask substrate is then removed.

Abstract: A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) includes a circuit substrate comprising electronic circuitry, a support substrate having a recess, a bonding layer disposed between the circuit substrate and the support substrate, through holes passing through the circuit substrate to the recess, a first conductive layer disposed on a front side of the circuit substrate, and a second conductive layer disposed on an inner wall of the recess. The first conductive layer extends into the through holes and the second conductive layer extends into the through holes and coupled to the first conductive layer.

Abstract: The easy-to-use tea bag is tubular and pliable, easily fits into a standard small mouth bottle and has two ends, a tubular body, two closures and an inner cavity. The tubular body is formed between the ends. The closures are formed respectively at the ends, and each closure has a strength part. The inner cavity is formed between the two ends and holds tealeaves or other material for steeping. The easy-to-use tea bag being tubular and pliable makes inserting and removing the easy-to-use tea bag into and from a bottle easy.

Abstract: A pair of glasses include a rim having two opposite sides each formed with a receiving hole having a periphery formed with an urging face directed outward in an oblique manner, and a protective module selectively mounted on the rim and including a protective frame mounted on an inner side of the rim and having two opposite sides each formed with a snapping portion forced into the receiving hole of the rim and urged on the urging face of the receiving hole of the rim, so that the protective frame is secured on the rim. Thus, the protective module is combined with the rim rigidly and stably so that the glasses can provide a protective function to the user.

Abstract: A pair of glasses include a rim having two opposite sides each formed with a receiving hole having a periphery formed with an urging face directed outward in an oblique manner, and a protective module selectively mounted on the rim and including a protective frame mounted on an inner side of the rim and having two opposite sides each formed with a snapping portion forced into the receiving hole of the rim and urged on the urging face of the receiving hole of the rim, so that the protective frame is secured on the rim. Thus, the protective module is combined with the rim rigidly and stably so that the glasses can provide a protective function to the user.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for trapping a toxic gas contained in an exhaust gas from a process chamber are disclosed. In the apparatus, two toxic gas traps are provided which are connected in series with a toxic gas sensor provided thereinbetween and in fluid communication with the two traps. When toxic gas is detected by the toxic gas sensor, i.e., an indication that the first toxic gas trap is fully consumed, the second toxic gas trap is used to replace the first toxic gas trap, while a new toxic gas trap is installed as the second toxic gas trap. The present invention novel apparatus and method enables the full use or utilization of a toxic gas trap and results in significant cost savings. Furthermore, the present invention novel apparatus and method improves the yield of a fabrication process by reducing the machine down time since the service frequency for the chamber is reduced.