Abstract: Methods for the rapid detection of the presence or absence of Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) in a biological or non-biological sample are described. The methods can include performing an amplifying step, a hybridizing step, and a detecting step. Furthermore, primers and probes targeting EBV, and kits are provided that are designed for the detection of target regions of EBV. Also described are kits, reaction mixtures, and oligonucleotides (e.g., primer and probe) for the amplification and detection of EBV. Also described are primers and probes that detect different regions of EBV, and can be employed in a dual target assay for simultaneously detecting two different and non-overlapping target regions of EBV.

Abstract: Methods for the rapid detection of the presence or absence of Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) in a biological or non-biological sample are described. The methods can include performing an amplifying step, a hybridizing step, and a detecting step. Furthermore, primers, probes targeting the genes for HSV-1 viral DNA polymerase B (HSV-1 Pol) and HSV-1 thymidine kinase C (HSV-1 TK), and also target the genes for HSV-2 thymidine kinase C (HSV-2 TK) and HSV-2 glycoprotein B (HSV-2 gB), along with kits are provided that are designed for the detection of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2.

Abstract: A method of simultaneously amplifying genotypes 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 of HEV is disclosed comprising amplifying the genotypes 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 of HEV with one single none-degenerate forward primer partially overlapping the 5?UTR region of HEV and at least one reverse primer. Also disclosed are related methods comprising a probe, and kits for the detection of genotypes 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 of HEV.

Abstract: A multi-layer synthetic graphite conductor. The multi-layer synthetic graphite conductor can include: a set of synthetic graphite sheets; and a perimeter wall for protecting the synthetic graphite sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable graphite heat spreader for reducing the internal temperature of an electronic device. The foldable graphite heat spreader includes a multi-layer graphite lamination having a top surface, a bottom surface and a corrugated surface along the bending areas of the electronic device. The multi-layer graphite lamination spreads heat on the hot spots or takes heat away the components of the electronic device. The top surface includes a first top end and a second top end. The bottom surface includes a first bottom end and a second bottom end. The corrugated surface includes a top corrugated surface and a bottom corrugated surface and have spring characteristic to expand when bending, to contract back its original shape when no bending. The foldable graphite heat spreader includes a protective plastic film for providing protection to the top surface and the top corrugated surface of the multi-layer graphite lamination from dropping particles of graphite.

Abstract: Methods for the measuring cell-free nucleic acids and/or virus particles from dried blood spots are described. The methods can include the steps of rehydrating a dried blood sample, optionally fixing cells present in the rehydrated dried blood sample, eluting cell-free virus particles from the rehydrated dried blood sample, separating the cell-free viruses from any cell debris that may be present in the rehydrated dried blood sample by way of a filter, and measuring cell-free virus particles by a viral particle quantification technique.

Abstract: Providing a thermal interface structure can include: forming a thermal interface material for thermally coupling a heat-generating structure to a heat-dissipating structure such that the thermal interface material capable of enduring a repeated shearing force caused by sliding the heat-generating structure against the heat-dissipating structure; and forming an adhesive material for holding the thermal interface material in place on the heat-dissipating structure.

Abstract: Methods for the rapid detection of the presence or absence of Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) in a biological or non-biological sample are described. The methods can include performing an amplifying step, a hybridizing step, and a detecting step. Furthermore, primers, probes targeting the genes for HSV-1 viral DNA polymerase B (HSV-1 Pol) and HSV-1 thymidine kinase C (HSV-1 TK), and also target the genes for HSV-2 thymidine kinase C (HSV-2 TK) and HSV-2 glycoprotein B (HSV-2 gB), along with kits are provided that are designed for the detection of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a graphite-over-foam structure for increasing heat conductivity between the heat spreader and the heat source. The graphite-over-foam structure includes a first foam core unit, a first graphite layer, a second foam core unit, a second graphite layer and a first bonding adhesive. The first foam core unit is configured to fill the air gap between the heat spreader and the heat source. The first graphite layer is wrapped around the first foam to do heat-conducting function between the heat source and the heat spreader. The second foam core unit is positioned next to the first foam core unit to fill the air gap between the heat spreader and the heat source. The second graphite layer is wrapped around the second foam core unit and bonded with the first graphite layer to create a first cross-section to expand the heat conducting paths.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable graphite heat spreader for reducing the internal temperature of an electronic device. The foldable graphite heat spreader includes a multi-layer graphite lamination having a top surface, a bottom surface and a corrugated surface along the bending areas of the electronic device. The multi-layer graphite lamination spreads heat on the hot spots or takes heat away the components of the electronic device. The top surface includes a first top end and a second top end. The bottom surface includes a first bottom end and a second bottom end. The corrugated surface includes a top corrugated surface and a bottom corrugated surface and have spring characteristic to expand when bending, to contract back its original shape when no bending. The foldable graphite heat spreader includes a protective plastic film for providing protection to the top surface and the top corrugated surface of the multi-layer graphite lamination from dropping particles of graphite.

Abstract: Methods for the rapid detection of the presence or absence of Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) in a biological or non-biological sample are described. The methods can include performing an amplifying step, a hybridizing step, and a detecting step. Furthermore, primers, probes targeting the genes for HSV-1 viral DNA polymerase B (HSV-1 Pol) and HSV-1 thymidine kinase C (HSV-1 TK), and also target the genes for HSV-2 thymidine kinase C (HSV-2 TK) and HSV-2 glycoprotein B (HSV-2 gB), along with kits are provided that are designed for the detection of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2.

Abstract: Shielding an electronic circuit can include: forming an absorbing material around a perimeter of the electronic circuit such that the absorbing material provides a shielding wall that isolates the electronic circuit from electromagnetic interference; forming a conductive top cover over the absorbing material and the electronic circuit such that the conductive top cover provides a reflection loss for electromagnetic interference; and forming a grounding pad for electrically grounding the conductive top cover.

Abstract: A method of simultaneously amplifying genotypes 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 of HEV is disclosed comprising amplifying the genotypes 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 of HEV with one single none-degenerate forward primer partially overlapping the 5?UTR region of HEV and at least one reverse primer. Also disclosed are related methods comprising a probe, and kits for the detection of genotypes 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 of HEV.

Abstract: A method of simultaneously amplifying genotypes 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 of HEV is disclosed comprising amplifying the genotypes 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 of HEV with one single none-degenerate forward primer partially overlapping the 5?UTR region of HEV and at least one reverse primer. Also disclosed are related methods comprising a probe, and kits for the detection of genotypes 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 of HEV.

Abstract: A thermally conductive composition having an electrically conductive filler with a ceramic coating selected to provide a relatively high dielectric breakdown voltage of the thermally conductive composition while maintaining a relatively high thermal conductivity of the thermally conductive composition.

Abstract: A multi-layer synthetic graphite conductor. The multi-layer synthetic graphite conductor can include: a set of synthetic graphite sheets; and a perimeter wall for protecting the synthetic graphite sheets.

Abstract: A heat transfer structure, including: a plurality of layers of graphite material each having a shape selected for providing a thermal path between a hotspot in an electronic device and a heat dissipating structure of the electronic device; and a set of intervening bonding layers for coupling together the layers of graphite material such that the heat transfer structure has a flexible body for avoiding mechanical stress on the hotspot when the heat transfer structure is coupled between the hotspot and the heat dissipating structure.

Abstract: An adhesive-thermal gasket, including: a body of thermally conductive material having a set of openings formed through the body; and an adhesive disposed into each opening for holding together a heat-generating component and a heat-dissipating structure as the body thermally couples the heat-generating component to the heat-dissipating structure.

Abstract: A multi-layer synthetic graphite conductor, including: forming a body of the synthetic graphite conductor comprising multiple layers of a synthetic graphite sheet; and forming at least one structure through the layers for maintaining a high thermal conductivity by enabling high thermal conduction between the layers.

Abstract: Methods for the measuring cell-free nucleic acids and/or virus particles from dried blood spots are described. The methods can include the steps of rehydrating a dried blood sample, optionally fixing cells present in the rehydrated dried blood sample, eluting cell-free virus particles from the rehydrated dried blood sample, separating the cell-free viruses from any cell debris that may be present in the rehydrated dried blood sample by way of a filter, and measuring cell-free virus particles by a viral particle quantification technique.