Abstract: A method for anodizing and dyeing a metallic article including a first dipped end, a second dipped end opposite to the first dipped end, and a decorated surface located between the first dipped end and the second dipped end, includes steps as follows: anodizing the metallic article to form an anodization layer on the decorated surface by an anodizing treatment, in which the anodization layer is porous with a number of holes, an immersion time of the decorated surface immersed in the electrolyte solution changes gradually from the first dipped end toward the second dipped end, and a depth of the plurality of holes of the anodization layer after the anodizing step thereby changes gradually from the first dipped end toward the second dipped end; and coloring the metallic article sealed in a dyeing treatment.

Abstract: A method for anodizing and dyeing a metallic article including a decorated surface to be dyed, includes steps as follows: anodizing the metallic article to form an anodization layer on the decorated surface by an anodizing treatment, in which the anodization layer is porous with a number of holes; sealing the anodization layer of the metallic article anodized by a first sealing treatment in a first sealing solution, in which a contacting time of the anodization layer and the first sealing solution changes gradually along a predetermined direction, and thereby a depth of the holes of the anodization layer after sealing changes gradually along the predetermined direction; and coloring the metallic article sealed in a dyeing treatment.

Abstract: An adjustable support mechanism (30) includes a fixed unit (70), an adjustable suspension unit (80) and a connecting unit (90). The adjustable suspension unit is slidably mounted on the fixed unit. The connecting unit is configured for connecting the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit. The connecting unit comprises a first elastic member (96) and an adjusting bracket (94). Opposite ends of the first elastic member are connected to the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit correspondingly. The adjusting bracket includes two rotary wheels (942, 945) and a coiling member (944) looped around the rotary wheels. The adjustable suspension unit is fixed to the coiling member. At least one of the rotary wheels is rotatable relative to the fixed unit to coil the coiling member around the rotary wheels, sliding the adjustable suspension unit relative to the fixed unit.

Abstract: A bottle includes an open ended hollow cylinder comprising an open first reservoir adapted to contain a quantity of first material, and an open second reservoir adapted to contain a quantity of second material; a funnel fitted on the cylinder to anchor on the joining portion of the first and the second reservoirs for sealing; and a cap releasably secured to an upper portion of the cylinder. The funnel comprises two opposite depending slopes having a third opening, and two adhesive papers each releasably disposed on the third opening, the adhesive paper having a tab extending out of the top of the third opening such that opening the bottle, tearing off the adhesive papers by pulling the tabs, closing the bottle, and slanting the bottle will communicate the first material with the second material through the opened third openings and the funnel.

Abstract: An exemplary automatic materials sorting device (100) includes an input belt (11) for transporting materials, a materials sorting mechanism (12), and a control system. The materials sorting mechanism is connected to the input belt, and includes two output belts (121, 122). The input belt and the output belts are configured to transport materials. The control system includes two acting mechanisms (14, 15) and a controller (16). The controller is configured to control the acting mechanisms. The acting mechanisms are capable of creating a force to push the materials to the output belts.

Abstract: An adjustable support mechanism (30) includes a fixed unit (70), an adjustable suspension unit (80) and a connecting unit (90). The adjustable suspension unit is slidably mounted on the fixed unit. The connecting unit is configured for connecting the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit. The connecting unit comprises a first elastic member (96) and an adjusting bracket (94). Opposite ends of the first elastic member are connected to the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit correspondingly. The adjusting bracket includes two rotary wheels (942, 945) and a coiling member (944) looped around the rotary wheels. The adjustable suspension unit is fixed to the coiling member. At least one of the rotary wheels is rotatable relative to the fixed unit to coil the coiling member around the rotary wheels, sliding the adjustable suspension unit relative to the fixed unit.

Abstract: An imaging marker comprised of glass and iron-containing aluminum microspheres in a gel matrix which shows uniformly good contrast with MR, US and X-Ray imaging. The marker is small and can be easily introduced into tissue through a 12-gauge biopsy needle. The concentration of glass microspheres and the size dictate the contrast for US imaging. The contrast seen in MRI resulting from susceptibility losses is dictated by the number of iron-containing aluminum microspheres; while the artifact of the marker also depends on its shape, orientation and echo time. By optimizing the size, iron concentration and gel binding, an implantable tissue marker is created which is clearly visible with all three imaging modalities.

Abstract: An improved lenticular image display is disclosed. The lenticular image display comprises a lenticular lens sheet, an image actuating assembly and an image fine-tuning assembly. The lenticular lens sheet comprises either a linear array of (i) plano-convex or (ii) trapezoid-convex cylindrical lenses. The image actuating assembly comprises either (i) a rotor-shaft, (ii) a sliding bar or (iii) reel spindle for effecting the changeover of the lenticular image. The lenticular image display further comprises a close-contact net for maintaining the lenticular image in intimate contact with the lenticular lens sheet to produce clear and sharp image changeovers. Clear and precise lenticular image changing effect ensures that the display is capable of serving as a stationary, rotational or multi-directional advertising medium, which takes full advantage of multiple image scrolling so as to increase advertising volume and expands its scope of application.

Abstract: We make a substrate biocompatible by contacting it with a starting material and initiating alternating charge layer electrostatic self assembly to form a thin film. Starting materials may be poly(vinylpyrrolidone), poly{bis-(carboxylatophenoxy)phosphazene}, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(l)-lysine, poly(ethylene glycol), poly(D-glucosamine), poly(l-glutamic acid), poly(diallyldimethylamine), poly(ethylenimine), hydroxy fullerene, long-sidechain fullerene, or other polymers that participate in electrostatic self-assembly. The thin film fabrication advantageously may be at room temperature. A biocompatible thin film that is uniform and homogeneous can be provided. Optionally, ZrO2, Al2O3 or TiO2 nanoclusters also may be used in the film assembly. The film may be used in a drug delivery device or a medical device. The film may be used for tissue engineering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-cyanomethyl amides which are cysteine protease inhibitors, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxides thereof, their uses as therapeutic agents and the methods of their making.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-cyanomethyl amides which are cysteine protease inhibitors, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxides thereof, their uses as therapeutic agents and the methods of their making.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cysteine protease inhibitors of Formula I: the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxide derivatives thereof, their use as therapeutic agents and methods of making them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-cyanomethyl amides which are cysteine protease inhibitors, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxides thereof, their uses as therapeutic agents and the methods of their making.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-cyanomethyl amides which are cysteine protease inhibitors, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxides thereof, their uses as therapeutic agents and the methods of their making.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cysteine protease inhibitors of Formula I: 1

Abstract: We make a substrate biocompatible by contacting it with a starting material and initiating alternating charge layer electrostatic self-assembly to form a thin film. Starting materials may be poly(vinylpyrrolidone), poly{bis-(carboxylatophenoxy)phosphazene}, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(l-lysine), poly(ethylene glycol), poly(D-glucosamine), poly(l-glutamic acid), poly(diallyldimethylamine), poly(ethylenimine), hydroxy fullerene, long-sidechain fullerene, or other polymers that participate in electrostatic self-assembly. The thin film fabrication advantageously may be at room temperature. A biocompatible thin film that is uniform and homogeneous can be provided. Optionally, ZrO2, Al2O3 or TiO2 nanoclusters also may be used in the film assembly. The film may be used in a drug delivery device or a medical device. The film may be used for tissue engineering.

Abstract: The present invention provides an in situ, low dose and noninvasive method and device for estimating bone mineral content of trabecular bones, particularly the calcaneus. The method of estimating bone mineral content involves measuring the intensity of X-rays backscattered from the calcaneus and estimating the calcium content from this intensity. In one embodiment the X-ray source is a small x-ray tube that provides a continuous energy spectrum of X-rays. The intensity of backscattered X-rays from the soft tissue covering the trabecular bone, preferably the calcaneus, is compensated for by directly measuring the thickness of the soft tissue. Alternatively the soft tissue thickness can be measured directly along with the bone mineral content from the backscattered X-rays by measuring intensity over an energy range and correlating these results with a model of backscattering from a trabecular bone covered with a layer of soft tissue.