Abstract: A major risk factor for ischemic heart disease is advanced age. In adult bone marrow and other tissues, the number and function of stem cells decline with aging. Telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) is a nuclear protein that decreases senescence. Myocardin (MYOCD) is a transcription factor for myogenesis. Thus a method is provided for the simultaneous delivery of the telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) and myocardin MYOCD genes that resuscitates mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) from aged adipose and bone marrow tissues by increasing their capacity for survival, proliferation, and differentiation. TERT+/MYOCD+ MSCs restores a capacity for repairing ischemic tissues via improved blood flow and revascularization.

Abstract: A device includes a receiving container, an elastic element, and a loading block. The receiving container includes a first supporting surface, a second supporting surface, a fixing surface and a resisting surface. The first and second supporting surfaces perpendicularly connect to each other. The resisting surface connects to the first supporting surface. The fixing surface connects to the second supporting surface. The elastic element includes a first rail positioned on the first supporting surface, a second rail positioned on the second supporting surface, a first sliding block slidably positioned on the first rail, a second sliding block slidably positioned on the second rail, a spring connected between the fixing surface and the second sliding block, and a connecting pole connected between the first and second sliding blocks. The loading block is positioned on the first sliding block and faces the resisting surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lateral diffused metal-oxide-semiconductor device including a first doped region, a second doped region, a third doped region, a gate structure, and a contact metal. The first doped region and the third doped region have a first conductive type, and the second doped region has a second conductive type. The second doped region, which has a racetrack-shaped layout, is disposed in the first doped region, and has a long axis. The third doped region is disposed in the second doped region. The gate structure is disposed on the first doped region and the second doped region at a side of the third doped region. The contact metal is disposed on the first doped region at a side of the second doped region extending out along the long axis, and is in contact with the first doped region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lateral diffused metal-oxide-semiconductor device including a first doped region, a second doped region, a third doped region, a gate structure, and a contact metal. The first doped region and the third doped region have a first conductive type, and the second doped region has a second conductive type. The second doped region, which has a racetrack-shaped layout, is disposed in the first doped region, and has a long axis. The third doped region is disposed in the second doped region. The gate structure is disposed on the first doped region and the second doped region at a side of the third doped region. The contact metal is disposed on the first doped region at a side of the second doped region extending out along the long axis, and is in contact with the first doped region.

Abstract: A camera includes an image sensor, a storing module, an infrared shutter module, and a controlling module. The image sensor converts light rays projected thereon to digital image signals. The storing module is for storing the digital image signals. The infrared shutter module includes an infrared emitter and an infrared receiver adjacent to the infrared emitter, and when infrared rays emitted from the infrared emitter are transmitted into the infrared receiver, the infrared shutter module outputs a triggering signal. The controlling module electrically connects to the image sensor, the storing module, the infrared shutter module and stores the digital image signals in the storing module when receiving the triggering signal.

Abstract: A card edge connector for receiving a card which is rotatably assembled includes an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals and a pair of metal pieces. The insulative housing has a inserted slot for receiving the card and a key within the inserted slot for anti-mismating of the card. The terminals are arranged in a single row and located at one side of the inserted slot. Each terminal includes a solder portion extending out of the insulative housing and a contacting portion projecting into the inserted slot. The metal pieces locate at the other side of the inserted slot, each of which includes a mounting portion and an abutting portion projecting into the inserted slot. The terminals are arranged in a single row for reducing the height of the card edge connector.

Abstract: A camera includes an image sensor, a storing module, an infrared shutter module, and a controlling module. The image sensor converts light rays projected thereon to digital image signals. The storing module is for storing the digital image signals. The infrared shutter module includes an infrared emitter and an infrared receiver adjacent to the infrared emitter, and when infrared rays emitted from the infrared emitter are transmitted into the infrared receiver, the infrared shutter module outputs a triggering signal. The controlling module electrically connects to the image sensor, the storing module, the infrared shutter module and stores the digital image signals in the storing module when receiving the triggering signal.

Abstract: A device includes a receiving container, an elastic element, and a loading block. The receiving container includes a first supporting surface, a second supporting surface, a fixing surface and a resisting surface. The first and second supporting surfaces perpendicularly connect to each other. The resisting surface connects to the first supporting surface. The fixing surface connects to the second supporting surface. The elastic element includes a first rail positioned on the first supporting surface, a second rail positioned on the second supporting surface, a first sliding block slidably positioned on the first rail, a second sliding block slidably positioned on the second rail, a spring connected between the fixing surface and the second sliding block, and a connecting pole connected between the first and second sliding blocks. The loading block is positioned on the first sliding block and faces the resisting surface.

Abstract: A telephone accessory device and system for facilitating communication between a wireless headset and wireline telephone. The telephone accessory device includes a device body configured to rest on top of a base of the corded telephone, a device platform connected to the base portion and configured to support a corded handset on a first surface, and a head portion disposed on a second surface of the device platform opposite the first surface. The system includes a wireless headset, a headset base wirelessly coupled to the wireless headset, and the telephone accessory device coupled through a control signal cable to the headset base unit. When the handset is resting on the first surface, in response to control signals from the wireless headset, the head portion is operable to reversibly depress and release a switch hook button of the cradle speaker recess while the device body and device platform remain stationary.

Abstract: A heat dissipation apparatus includes a base plate and a plurality of fasteners. A plurality of mounting arms extends outwardly from the base plate. Each mounting arm defines a through hole therein. An inner thread is formed on an inner surface of each through hole. Each fastener includes a main post, a cap formed at a top of the main post, and an engaging portion formed at a bottom of the main post. A retaining thread is formed on an outer surface of the main post adjacent the engaging portion. The retaining thread matches the inner thread of the through hole of the corresponding mounting arm. The retaining thread is passable through the through hole of the mounting arm by threadingly passing the retaining thread through the inner thread of the through hole of the mounting arm whereupon the fastener remains preassembled in the through hole.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for wet processing a substrate includes a wet processing system and a water supplying system. The wet processing system includes a preliminary rinsing device, a final rinsing device, and a conveyor. The preliminary rinsing device includes a first tank and a first spraying system above the first tank. The final rinsing device includes a second tank and a second spraying system above the second tank. The conveyor is configured for conveying a substrate from the preliminary rinsing device to the final rinsing device. The water supplying system includes a supply pipe configured for supplying water to the second spraying system, a connecting system communicating the second tank and the first spraying system, and a drain pipe communicating with the first tank.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for regulating in vitro cell growth are disclosed, and for providing undifferentiated stem cells or embryonic cells that are suitable for transplantation into damaged tissues or organs, or for use in tissue repair. A representative method includes causing the overexpression or underexpression of GalT binding protein (GtBP), also referred to as GalT associated protein (GTAP), in a cell such that ubiquitination of at least one cellular protein associated with cell adhesion and/or cell-to-cell interaction is correspondingly increased or decreased, causing inhibition of cell growth when GTAP is overexpressed and causing enhanced cell growth when GTAP is underexpressed by the cell. As a result, growth of the cell is altered or regulated.

Abstract: A system and method for sealing around openings in a telephone handset casing in which externally facing components are positioned. An exemplary method comprises applying a bead of liquid sealant around the opening in a telephone handset casing, allowing the bead to partially cure to form a skin yet still having a malleable consistency, and placing the externally facing component against the bead to deform the bead in conformance with the surface of the component, to provide a close seal between the casing and the component.

Abstract: A heat pipe includes a casing having an inner wall. A plurality of protrusions are radially formed on the inner wall of the casing. The plurality of protrusions are spaced from each other and extend longitudinally from one end of the casing to the other end of the casing. A main groove is defined between every two adjacent protrusions. The protrusions each define a plurality of first auxiliary grooves and a plurality of second auxiliary grooves being alternatively arranged with respect to each other along a longitudinal direction of the casing. The first auxiliary and the second auxiliary grooves each communicate two adjacent main grooves. The first auxiliary grooves each are inclined at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the casing, and the second auxiliary grooves each are inclined at another different angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the casing.

Abstract: A heat pipe includes a sealed hollow casing, a wick structure lining an inner surface of the casing and a working medium contained in an interior of the casing. The casing includes an elongated main body having an elongated opening extending axially in the main body and a transparent cover fixed onto the main body and sealing the opening of the main body. The wick structure is provided by only lining an inner surface of the main body of the casing.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for inhibiting, deterring or preventing apoptosis of cardiac myocytes, transplanted stem cells, vascular stem cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells by means of expressing or synthesizing clusterin. Also disclosed are methods and compositions for producing recombinant clusterin, or its biologically active peptides, and for induction of clusterin-associated lipoproteins or enzymes for deterring or preventing inflammatory injury and apoptosis induced by oxLDL, oxysterols, cytokines, and Fas Ligand. Also disclosed is an induction method and composition for enhancing expression of ALDH and ALDH-associated enzymes or co-factors to prevent cytotoxicity or detoxification. Therapeutic methods providing new expression or overexpression of clusterin in vascular or cardiac tissue are expected to inhibit the formation of atherosclerotic lesions, stabilize existing atherosclerotic plaques, and repair failing or damaged cardiac tissue.

Abstract: A telephone accessory device and system for facilitating communication between a wireless headset and wireline telephone. The telephone accessory device includes a device body configured to rest on top of a base of the corded telephone, a device platform connected to the base portion and configured to support a corded handset on a first surface, and a head portion disposed on a second surface of the device platform opposite the first surface. The system includes a wireless headset, a headset base wirelessly coupled to the wireless headset, and the telephone accessory device coupled through a control signal cable to the headset base unit. When the handset is resting on the first surface, in response to control signals from the wireless headset, the head portion is operable to reversibly depress and release a switch hook button of the cradle speaker recess while the device body and device platform remain stationary.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for inhibiting, deterring or preventing apoptosis of cardiac myocytes, transplanted stem cells, vascular stem cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells by means of expressing or synthesizing clusterin. Also disclosed are methods and compositions for producing recombinant clusterin, or its biologically active peptides, and for induction of clusterin-associated lipoproteins or enzymes for deterring or preventing inflammatory injury and apoptosis induced by oxLDL, oxysterols, cytokines, and Fas Ligand. Also disclosed is an induction method and composition for enhancing expression of ALDH and ALDH-associated enzymes or co-factors to prevent cytotoxicity or detoxification. Therapeutic methods providing new expression or overexpression of clusterin in vascular or cardiac tissue are expected to inhibit the formation of atherosclerotic lesions, stabilize existing atherosclerotic plaques, and repair failing or damaged cardiac tissue.

Abstract: A system and method for sealing around openings in a telephone handset casing in which externally facing components are positioned. An exemplary method comprises applying a bead of liquid sealant around the opening in a telephone handset casing, allowing the bead to partially cure to form a skin yet still having a malleable consistency, and placing the externally facing component against the bead to deform the bead in conformance with the surface of the component, to provide a close seal between the casing and the component.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for regulating in vitro cell growth are disclosed, and for providing undifferentiated stem cells or embryonic cells that are suitable for transplantation into damaged tissues or organs, or for use in tissue repair. A representative method includes causing the overexpression or underexpression of GalT binding protein (GtBP), also referred to as GalT associated protein (GTAP), in a cell such that ubiquitination of at least one cellular protein associated with cell adhesion and/or cell-to-cell interaction is correspondingly increased or decreased, causing inhibition of cell growth when GTAP is overexpressed and causing enhanced cell growth when GTAP is underexpressed by the cell. As a result, growth of the cell is altered or regulated.