Abstract: A method for in-situ cleaning an electrodeposition surface following an electroplating process including providing a first electrode assembly and a second electrode assembly; applying a first current density across the first electrode assembly and the second electrode assembly for carrying out the electrodeposition process; carrying out the electrodeposition process to electrodeposit a metal onto an electrodeposition surface of the second electrode assembly; and, applying a second current density having a second polarity reversed with reference to the first polarity across the first electrode assembly and the second electrode assembly the second current density having a relatively lower current density compared to the first current density.

Abstract: A wobble signal generating apparatus of an optical-electronic system. A first operation unit for generating a reference signal in responsive to a first input signal and a second input signal that are derived from a plurality of light signals reflected from an optical storage medium is provided. The plurality of reflected light signals is used for generating the reference signal even when the optical-electronic system is recording data onto the optical storage medium. A processing unit processes the reference signal to generate the wobble signal.

Abstract: A method for forming thoroughly deposited shallow trench isolation. A first oxide layer is formed conformally over the surface of a semiconductor substrate and on a trench thereon with an aspect ratio greater than 3. A liquid etching shield is filled in the trench by spin-spraying to cover the oxide layer in the trench. An etchant is then sprayed over the surface of the semiconductor substrate to remove the uncovered oxide layer and expose the surface of the semiconductor substrate. The density of the etchant is less than that of the liquid etching shield. A second oxide layer is deposited in the trench to form isolation without voids or seams.

Abstract: A seamless mouse comprising a base, with an embedding unit at the rear of the base, a coupling unit in it, a pair of activating troughs near its front, a touch switch in the activating trough, to receive command from the touch operation; and a top cover, at the rear of the top cover and opposite the embedding unit being a joining pin to insert into the embedding unit for fastening purpose, inside it and opposite the coupling unit being a coupling post to couple with the coupling unit, at its front and opposite the activating trough being a driving lever, and extending from the top cover itself being the formation of at least one push key. When the top cover is assembled to the base, the joining pin is fastened to the embedding unit, the coupling post is fastened to the coupling unit. When the push key is pressed, the driving lever activates the touch switch in the activating trough, to serve the function of the mouse.

Abstract: A backlight module is provided for a data input device having at least one element to be illuminated. The backlight module includes a light guide panel, a light source, and a reflective layer. The light guide panel is disposed inside the data input device below the element, and includes a pair of opposed end faces, a bottom face interconnecting the end faces, and a top face opposite to the bottom face and interconnecting the end faces. The bottom face has a plurality of light deflection parts. The top face has a light emanating pattern adapted to correspond to the element. The light source is provided on at least one of the end faces. The reflective layer covers the bottom face.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling an operation of recording data employed in an optical storage system is disclosed. The apparatus has a sampling-and-holding circuit, an operational amplifier, a plurality of gain amplifiers, and a plurality of switches. The apparatus operates under a short-term open mode, a long-term open mode, and a closed-loop mode sequentially in response to control signals and close/open statuses of the switches. A write-control signal is initialized by using a virtual ground effect within the short-term mode. In the long-term mode, the write-control signal is charged to a voltage level suitable for recording data onto a compact disk, while the charged write-control signal is employed to record data on the compact disk within the closed-loop mode.

Abstract: A dual-band planar monopole antenna mainly includes a microwave substrate, a radiating metallic element, a feeding point, a microstrip line, and a ground plane. The microwave substrate includes a first surface and a second surface. The radiating metallic element is printed on the first surface and has a U-shaped slot thereon. The feeding point is disposed on the radiating metallic element. The microstrip line is connected to the feeding point for signal transmission. The ground plane is printed on the second surface functioning as a ground. The opening of the U-shaped slot is facing the feeding point and separates the radiating metallic element into a first sub-metallic element and a second sub-metallic element for generating a lower operating frequency and a higher operating frequency.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding polypeptides from a human, reagents related thereto (including purified polypeptides specific antibodies) are provided. Methods of using said reagents and diagnostic kits are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences encoding novel human proteins. These novel nucleic acids are useful for constructing the claimed DNA vectors and host cells of the invention and for preparing the claimed recombinant proteins and antibodies that are useful in the claimed methods and medical uses.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding polypeptides from a human, reagents related thereto (including purified polypeptidesspecific antibodies) are provided. Methods of using said reagentsand diagnostic kits are also provided.

Abstract: A dual-band planar monopole antenna mainly includes a microwave substrate, a radiating metallic element, a feeding point, a microstrip line, and a ground plane. The microwave substrate includes a first surface and a second surface. The radiating metallic element is printed on the first surface and has a U-shaped slot thereon. The feeding point is disposed on the radiating metallic element. The microstrip line is connected to the feeding point for signal transmission. The ground plane is printed on the second surface functioning as a ground. The opening of the U-shaped slot is facing the feeding point and separates the radiating metallic element into a first sub-metallic element and a second sub-metallic element for generating a lower operating frequency and a higher operating frequency.

Abstract: Methods of use are provided for the treatment or prevention of poor healing or chronic wounds, skin diseases, sepsis, inflammation, immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, allergic diseases, and malignancies, particularly those disorders associated with the skin, by administering an LP229 polypeptide, protein, or epitope-recognizing antibody thereof to a patient in need of such therapy.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences encoding novel human proteins. These novel nucleic acids are useful for constructing the claimed DNA vectors and host cells of the invention and for preparing the claimed nucleic acids, recombinant proteins and antibodies that are useful in the claimed methods and medical uses.

Abstract: A pivotal back for a sandal style shoe with a sole is adapted to be pivotally attached to the sole (41). The pivotal back is composed of a back (10), a pivot device attached to the back (10) and a hinge (30) attached to the sole (41) to support the pivot device. The back (10) can be pivoted out from the sandal style shoe to release constraints on a foot so a person wearing the sandal style shoe can conveniently put on or take off the sandal style shoe.

Abstract: A method for forming thoroughly deposited shallow trench isolation. A first oxide layer is formed conformally over the surface of a semiconductor substrate and on a trench thereon with an aspect ratio greater than 3. A liquid etching shield is filled in the trench by spin-spraying to cover the oxide layer in the trench. An etchant is then sprayed over the surface of the semiconductor substrate to remove the uncovered oxide layer and expose the surface of the semiconductor substrate. The density of the etchant is less than that of the liquid etching shield. A second oxide layer is deposited in the trench to form isolation without voids or seams.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences encoding novel human cerebellin-like protein. These novel nucleic acids are useful for constructing the claimed DNA vectors and host cells of the invention and for preparing the claimed recombinant proteins and antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences encoding novel human proteins. These novel nucleic acids are useful for constructing the claimed DNA vectors and host cells of the invention and for preparing the claimed recombinant proteins and antibodies that are useful in the claimed methods and medical uses.

Abstract: A mouse with replaceable push panel comprising a push panel and a base unit. At an appropriate position of the base unit, such as its front or its rear, there is at least one embedding unit, the embedding unit having a trough, at the bottom of the trough being a check unit, on the push panel and opposite the embedding unit being a fastening key, at the end of the fastening key being a cone-shaped fastening unit. When the push panel is joined to the base unit, the fastening key penetrates the trough of the embedding unit, and its cone-shaped fastening unit is then fastened to the check unit, or they may also be pulled apart by separate the push panel from the base unit, for the purpose of convenient replacement of the push panel. Besides, inside the push panel can be installed a battery compartment to accommodate a battery for its application to a wireless mouse.

Abstract: The present invention relates to human SEZ6 (hSEZ6) polypeptides, and isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one hSEZ6 polypeptide. Vectors, host cells, transgenics, and chimeric mammals comprising hSEZ6 polynucleotides and/or polypeptides, as well as methods of making and using thereof, and hSEZ6-specific antibodies are included in the present invention.

Abstract: A method for in-situ cleaning an electrodeposition surface following an electroplating process including providing a first electrode assembly and a second electrode assembly; applying a first current density across the first electrode assembly and the second electrode assembly for carrying out the electrodeposition process; carrying out the electrodeposition process to electrodeposit a metal onto an electrodeposition surface of the second electrode assembly; and, applying a second current density having a second polarity reversed with reference to the first polarity across the first electrode assembly and the second electrode assembly the second current density having a relatively lower current density compared to the first current density.