Abstract: Method of producing universal controls for use in gene expression analysis systems such as macroarrays, real-time PCR, northern blots, SAGE and microarrays. The controls are generated either from near-random sequence of DNA, or from intergenic or intronic regions of a genome. Twenty-three specific control sequences are also disclosed. Also presented are methods of using these controls, including as negative controls, positive controls, and as calibrators of a gene expression analysis system.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a multi-layer optical information record carrier, which has a plurality of layers of reflecting surfaces with pits for recording information. According to the method, a reflective layer is first coated on a stamper with a pit pattern. A radiation-setting adhesive polymer resin is then applied on a substrate with another pit pattern and coated with a partial reflective layer. The substrate and the stamper are combined together and the resin is cured by ultraviolet light. After peeling off the stamper, two reflective layers are formed on the substrate. Finally, two of the substrates are adhered together using polymer resin and one obtains a multi-layer optical information record carrier with dual information layers on both sides.

Abstract: The present invention is disclosed an optical assembly comprises an optical engine in a carrier, which is fixed a lower frame on the one side of the carrier. The lower frame has an inlet approach to one side of the optical engine that enable the projection lens of the optical engine to extend the lower frame. A first mirror is fixed on the other side of the lower frame, in front of the projection lens. Exit of the lower frame is on the optical path of the first mirror and is disposed on an inlet of the upper frame. A second mirror is fixed on rear of the upper frame on the optical path along with the optical reflection path of the first mirror. The optical reflection path of the second mirror faces the exit of the upper frame, which is provided a screen.

Abstract: The rear projection television of the present invention comprises an optical assembly; an optical engine disposed on the lower supporting base of the optical assembly; a hood member coupled to an end of the supporting base at the front end of the optical engine; an inlet disposed on the hood member, the inlet having an elastic sealed cover which allows the projection lens of the optical engine to be extended inside the hood member and closely wraps the external diameter of the projection lens; a first mirror disposed in front of the projection lens; a second mirroris disposed on the upper end of the inner side of the hood member along the optical path of the small reflective projection lens. A screen is coupled to the outlet of the hood member along the optical reflection path of the second mirror.

Abstract: A storage device for fixing business cards and a camera. The device includes a box for storing an object, a first fixing device connected to the box for fixing the object, and a second fixing device connected to the box, having a predetermined distance from the first fixing device, for fixing a camera. The box is a business card holder or a camera case.

Abstract: A cyanine dye (I) for using in high density optical disc recording medium, having the following structure: in which R1 represents R2 represents and alkyl with C1-C18 or X− represents an acid anion. This cyanine dye is suitable for use as a &lgr;=500 nm−650 nm visible light-absorbing organic dye useful as a high density optical disc recording medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a digital television with a device for connecting a digital camera, especially to an inside of a digital television where a base being fixed a computer mainframe thereon, and a leading edge of the computer mainframe being against to a control panel of the digital television for an control panel of the computer mainframe becoming a member of the digital television panel thereof; on the other hand, a top end of a rear casing of the digital television around a screen of the digital television is a cavity, which is specially for a connecting device; the connecting device is a USB socket; an end of a signal line connects to the computer mainframe, another end elongates toward up to connect to the connecting device along with an internal side of the rear casing; the connecting device externally connects to the digital camera; as aforesaid, the combination of the digital television and a video device, it seems that components to construct the video device is less so as to that a personal com

Abstract: A production method of multi-layer information record carriers that involves forming a signal duplication layer on a substrate that contains signals, then replacing a metallic stamping plate with the substrate that comprises the signal duplication layer for manufacturing a signal layer of high molecular materials. After the signal layer has been subjected to curing by exposure to ultra violet light, the signal layer is separated from the signal duplication layer because of the difference between the adhesive forces of the different materials. Multi-layer information record carriers can be manufactured by repeating the manufacturing process. Since the manufacturing process of the invention is simple and speedy, it facilitates the creation of automated facilities for mass production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dustproof cover of the connector slot having a connector slot on the rear casing of the displaying device, a through hole on both ends of the connector slot, having a groove hole at the center, an U-shaped fixing bracket is fixed to the lower periphery of the groove hole by screws, and the U-shaped fixing bracket has a fixing hole, and the connector is inverted and passes through the fixing hole and being fixed to the lower periphery of the fixing hole on the connector by screws.

Abstract: A rotational directional solidification crystal growth system includes a vertical furnace, a crucible, and a rotate support device. The vertical furnace contains a high-temperature portion and a low-temperature portion. The crucible has a seed well and a growth region. The seed well and the growth region contain a seed crystal and raw material, respectively. The crucible moves from the high-temperature portion of the furnace to the low-temperature portion of the furnace or the thermal profile moves related to a stationary crucible to proceed the crystal growth. The rotation support device supports and rotates the crucible, and the tangent velocity of the rotated crucible is no less than about 5&pgr;/3 cm/s.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel dimeric compounds, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and their use as antiviral agents. The compounds are particularly useful against influenza virus. In particular the invention provides a dimeric compound which comprises two neuraminidase binding groups attached to a spacer or linking group. Preferably the dimeric molecule comprises two neuraminidase-binding neuraminic acid (sialic acid) or cyclopentyl or cyclohexenyl carboxylic acid derivatives covalently attached to a common spacer group. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment, prophylaxis and diagnosis are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: This invention is to provide a kind of cyanine-TCNQ complex dyes mixture (II, III, and IV) used as the data storage media having the structural formula (I): 1

Abstract: This invention relates to new cell cycle regulatory proteins and nucleic acids encoding them.

Abstract: Cyclic polyamines containing N nitrogens on the ring are protected with high yields in a N-1 manner, e.g. all protected but one amino group, by using certain fluoro-containing agents that offer easy deprotection. Preferably, a new process for preparing 1,1′-[1,4-phenylenebis (methylene)]-bis1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane is disclosed.

Abstract: A rotor bar cross-section and a rotor lamination slot define an asymmetrical shape divided into first and second sides about a longitudinally extending centerline, with the first and second sides being asymmetrical relative to the centerline. The first longitudinal side has upper and lower portions connected by a middle portion. The upper, middle and lower portions each include a respective point on the outer periphery of the bar located farthest from the centerline. These respective points define first, second and third distances between the respective points and the centerline, with the second distance being less than either of the first and third distances. The second longitudinal side has an upper portion directly connected to a lower portion. In certain embodiments, pairs of slots are arranged “face to face” to maintain the symmetry of the rotor lamination, even though the slots or bars themselves are asymmetrical.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for detecting and locating leaks in a pipeline. Pattern match filtering is used to reduce false alarm rate, increase sensitivity and improve leak location accuracy, while quickly detecting leaks by the acoustic signal generated from a leak event in pipelines containing gas or liquid under pressure. The pattern match filter technique detects a pressure wave generated by a leak, but discriminates against background noise and pressure disturbance generated by other non-leak sources that might otherwise be detected as a leak. The pattern match filter derives a sharp peaked output from the signal of the expansion wave which allows for a distinctive point of reference for a time stamp. This provides for improved accuracy in leak location calculations. The pattern match filter is incorporated into site processors located at multiple points along a pipeline, and at a central node processor which receives data from all site processors.

Abstract: A film scanner includes a cold cathode lamp for producing visible light to scan a film containing a plurality of photographic images, an infrared source for producing infrared light to scan the film, and a detector or light sensor for sensing the visible light. The infrared light transmits the film to produce corresponding image signals. The cold cathode lamp is disposed between the infrared source and the film and the cold cathode lamp is in contact with the infrared source. In this way, before arriving at the film the infrared light is substantially uniformized by passing through the cold cathode lamp.

Abstract: An electrode plate includes a button made of conductive rubber and having an upper side on which there is a tubular protuberance having a closed upper end and an open lower end, a label having a center hole receiving the protuberance of the button and adhered to an upper side of the button, a circular adhesive member adhered to a lower side of the button, and an adhesive sheet adhered to a lower side of the label, whereby the improved electrode plate according to the present invention not only improves the complicated procedures for manufacturing electrode plates, but can also prevent spots on X-ray film, thereby ensuring the accuracy of X-ray film

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for detecting and locating leaks in a pipeline. Pattern match filtering is used to reduce false alarm rate, increase sensitivity and improve leak location accuracy, while quickly detecting leaks by the acoustic signal generated from a leak event in pipelines containing gas or liquid under pressure. The pattern match filter technique detects a pressure wave generated by a leak, but discriminates against background noise and pressure disturbance generated by other non-leak sources that might otherwise be detected as a leak. The pattern match filter derives a sharp peaked output from the signal of the expansion wave which allows for a distinctive point of reference for a time stamp. This provides for improved accuracy in leak location calculations. The pattern match filter is incorporated into site processors located at multiple points along a pipeline, and at a central node processor which receives data from all site processors.

Abstract: A wrench includes a box end which has an elongated space defined therein and the space is defined by a periphery which includes two long sides and two short sides which are connected between the two long sides. The periphery is composed of two identical portions which are symmetrical about an axis P which passes through a mediate point on one long side and a mediate point on the other second long side. Each portion has three engaging surfaces for contacting three sides of a hexagonal object and three recesses for allowing corners of the hexagonal object being received during rotation of the box end. The box end may tighten or loosen the object without removing the box end from the object by engaging the object with either one of the two identical portions of the periphery.