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: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences encoding novel human hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitors (HGF-AIh). 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: A cursor controller is installed on a computer keyboard, for the purpose of controlling the direction and speed of movement of the cursor. The cursor controller is shaped somewhat like a post unit; at its bottom is an arched face. On this arched bottom are several protruded-post contact points, each protruded-post contact point corresponding to respective electrical contact point at matching positions on the surface of the circuit board inside the casing of the keyboard. Each protruded-post contact point is in the arrangement of two concentric circles on the arched bottom of the cursor controller. Four protruded-post contact points form a set, comprising eight cursor movement directions, i.e., up, upper right, right, lower right, down, lower left, left, and upper left.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hPORF-2 polypepiides, including isolated nucleic acids that encode hPORF-2 polypeptides, vectors, host cells, transgenics, chimerics, and hPORF-2-specific antibodies, as well as methods of making and using such.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating or preventing osteoporosis, osteopenia, sarcopenia, arthritis, tissue atrophy, wound healing, traumatized connective tissues, grafted connective tissues, and/or transplanted organs in a mammal which comprise the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a LP85 polypeptide or LP85 analog.

Abstract: An enclosure (1) for a portable electronic includes a skin (2) made of soft material, a plastic film layer (3), and a base resin layer (4). The skin is on an outer surface of the enclosure. The plastic film layer is between the skin and the base resin layer. A method for making the enclosure includes the steps of: (a) providing a skin made of soft material and a plastic film layer; (b) combining the skin and the plastic film layer together by heat pressing to obtain a preform (5); (c) positioning the preform in a cavity (91) of a mold (9); (d) injecting molten resin into the mold on a surface of the plastic film layer opposite from the skin to obtain the enclosure; and (e) removing the enclosure from the cavity after the resin is cooled and solidified. The enclosure having a unique attractive visual effect and comfortable feel is thus obtained.

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: A cursor controller is installed on a computer keyboard, for the purpose of controlling the direction and speed of movement of the cursor. The cursor controller is shaped somewhat like a post unit; at its bottom is an arched face. On this arched bottom are several protruded-post contact points, each protruded-post contact point corresponding to respective electrical contact point at matching positions on the surface of the circuit board inside the casing of the keyboard. Each protruded-post contact point is in the arrangement of two concentric circles on the arched bottom of the cursor controller. Four protruded-post contact points form a set, comprising eight cursor movement directions, i.e., up, upper right, right, lower right, down, lower left, left, and upper left.

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 push key with replaceable key cap, comprising a key cap unit, an external ring on top of the key cap unit, the formation of a hollow accommodating chamber inside the external ring, and a key cap. Below the key cap and in keeping with the shape of the external ring is a coupling unit that can be coupled with the external ring. Inside the key cap and extending downward is a key post reaching into the accommodating chamber. Basically, the key cap and the external ring are coupled with each other to enable convenient replacement of the key cap.

Abstract: A key switch having a replaceable key cap is provided. The key switch includes a main key body (10) having a pair of cross-ribs (14). The pair of cross-ribs (14) define a plurality of recesses within the main key body (10). A replaceable key cap (20) has an upper wall and a substantially annular sidewall which define a hollow chamber therein. A plurality of locking members (22) project from a lower surface of the upper wall within the hollow chamber. Each of the locking members (22) has a locking flange projecting therefrom and each of the plurality of locking members (22) is releasably received by a respective one of the plurality of recesses, with the locking flanges releasably engaging respective cross-ribs (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical mouse, comprising a base unit, a transmitter and a receptor installed in the base unit to obtain coordinates, a transparent or semi-transparent sensing board that is installed above the transmitter and the receptor, and an accommodating chamber to accommodate the sensing board. The sensing board is capable of movement, front and back, left and right, inside the accommodating chamber, so designed that the signals transmitted from the transmitter are reflected by the sensing board back to the receptor to measure its coordinates. Then, whenever there is any movement of the sensing board, the change of movement is calculated to indicate the movement of cursor, so that the optical mouse can be used to move the cursor.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of recombinant Plasmodium falciparum polypeptides and relates to recombinant or synthetic antigen compositions which comprise p42 antigens, and more specifically to methods and compositions for the expression of Plasmodium falciparum polypeptides in transgenic plants.

Abstract: A high-efficiency, automatic detecting, and self-adjustable temperature controlled air flow device, more particularly a computer power supply having dual adjustment temperature controlled air flow device, includes a primary fan mounted at a front end of a power supply of a computer, and a secondary fan mounted at the other end. One side of the primary fan is provided with an adjustment knob to allow the user to adjust rotational speed. The secondary fan is controlled by an environmental temperature detecting circuit inside the power supply. The device can automatically adjust, detect, and provide high-efficiency heat dissipation effects.

Abstract: A device for releasably mounting a wrist support to a keyboard is disclosed. The device includes a slide movably received in a slot defined in a front extension of the keyboard. The slide has a bottom projection extending beyond a bottom face of the keyboard for manually moving the slide and an L-shaped top projection having a segment spaced from a top surface of the slide for defining a channel. A guide plate is fixed to the keyboard by a bolt and has an edge movably received in the channel for retaining the slide in the slot and guiding the movement of the slide. A catch is attached to the slide to be movable therewith between a released position and a secured position. The catch forms a barb whereby when the catch is at the secured position, the barb engages an opening defined in the wrist support for securing the wrist support to the keyboard and when the catch is at the released position, the barb disengages from the opening of the wrist support for releasing the wrist support from the keyboard.

Abstract: A method of forming a metal gate for a CMOS device using a replacement gate process wherein sidewall spacers are formed on a dummy electrode prior to forming the metal gate allowing source and drain formation prior to metal gate formation and a tungsten layer is selectively deposited to act as an each or CMP stop and to reduce source and drain resistance. The process begins by forming a dummy gate oxide layer and a polysilicon dummy gate electrode layer on a substrate structure and patterning them to form a dummy gate. Lightly doped source and drain regions are formed by ion implantation using the dummy gate as an implant mask. Spacers are formed on the sidewalls of the dummy gate. Source and drain regions are formed by implanting ions using,the dummy gate and spacers as an implant mask and performing a rapid thermal anneal. A tungsten layer is selectively deposited on the dummy gate electrode and the source and drain regions.