Abstract: An elevator includes a car follower (22) associated with each of a pair of guide rails (25), and carrying electromagnets (24) which are spaced from electromagnets (26) on an elevator car (28). The electromagnets on the car and car follower create a repulsive force tending to center the car between the car follower electromagnets associated with the two guide rails. Preferably, the car follower electromagnets are interconnected into a single car follower such that they move together.

Abstract: An elevator system (20) includes wireless communicating portions (40, 42) that communicate with each other to provide elevator cab (22) position information within a hoistway (24). In one example, a first communicating portion (40) is supported on the elevator cab (22) that generates a radio frequency trigger signal (58) that is received by a second communicating portion (42) at a selected position along the hoistway (24). The second communicating portion (42) responsively generates an ultrasound signal (64) that is received by the first communicating portion (40). A characteristic of the received locating signal, such as the timing between the trigger signal and the receipt of the locating signal, provides position information regarding the cab within the hoistway.

Abstract: A method for selecting an audio source when capturing audio data with at least one capture device includes connecting an audio source to an audio input port of the capture device, turning off the output of the audio source, calculating first signal strengths of the audio signals detected through the audio input ports of the capture device, turning on the output of the audio source, calculating second signal strengths of the audio signals detected through the audio input ports of the capture device, calculating a signal change between the first signal strength and the second signal strength of each audio input port, and selecting the audio input port with the largest signal change.

Abstract: A document fixing apparatus adopted for use on business machines with glass surfaces includes a coupling member and an anchor member. The coupling member is located on one end of the glass surface. The anchor member has one end engaged with the coupling member and corresponds to the glass surface. When the anchor member is lifted from the glass surface, a scanned document may be placed on the glass surface, and the anchor member may be moved to rest on the scanned document.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus includes a scanning structure and an audio broadcasting structure. The scanning structure includes a body and a data processing unit located in the body. The audio broadcasting structure includes a sound-generation assembly and a cabinet. The sound-generation assembly is located in the body, is electrically connected to the data processing unit, and generates sound after the data processing unit has emitted audio signals. The cabinet occupies the interior space of the scanning apparatus not occupied by other elements to function as a sound resonant space for the sound-generation assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a position of a moveable platform includes a plurality of transponder modules comprising, an electromagnetic transmitter adapted to emit an electromagnetic signal, and an acoustic receiver adapted to receive an acoustic signal wherein at least two of the plurality of transponders are disposed about the position to be measured, at least one transceiver module affixed to the moveable platform comprising, an acoustic transmitter adapted to emit an acoustic signal, an electromagnetic receiver adapted to receive an electromagnetic signal, a timing mechanism for measuring a plurality of durations between an emission of the acoustic signal and a receipt of the electromagnetic signal, and a computing mechanism for processing the plurality of durations to compute the position.

Abstract: An oil recycling apparatus for compressor includes an oil baffle plate around a scroll unit of the compressor. A working gas flowed back to the scroll unit will impinge the oil baffle plate and is condensed. The condensed oil gas is attached to the oil baffle plate and flows back to an oil tank along the oil baffle plate.

Abstract: An elevator system (20) includes wireless communicating portions (40, 42) that communicate with each other to provide elevator cab (22) position information within a hoistway (24). In one example, a first communicating portion (40) is supported on the elevator cab (22) that generates a radio frequency trigger signal (58) that is received by a second communicating portion (42) at a selected position along the hoistway (24). The second communicating portion (42) responsively generates an ultrasound signal (64) that is received by the first communicating portion (40). A characteristic of the received locating signal, such as the timing between the trigger signal and the receipt of the locating signal, provides position information regarding the cab within the hoistway.

Abstract: A burglarproof security system is disclosed, wherein a video for a target object is recorded and transmitted to a mobile device at the far end at the first time via a wireless communication. The mobile device has a display device for displaying the video, so that a user can monitor and assure the safety of the target object.

Abstract: Particle aggregation of lipid:nucleic acid complex particles is prevented by incorporating a non-cationic lipid into lipid:nucleic acid complex particles containing a cationic lipid and a nucleic acid polymer. The non-cationic lipid is a polyethylene glycol-based polymer.

Abstract: Composite bearings and methods for manufacturing these bearings are provided in which a lining comprising polytetrafluoroethylene fiber and a second fiberous material are disposed within a polymeric matrix comprising polytetrafluoroethylene particles and a wetting agent. The composite bearings may be useful in hydropower applications where self-lubricating bearings containing graphite are undesirable because graphite can be corrosive to carbon steel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lipid-based formulations for nucleic acid delivery to cells, methods for the preparation of such formulations and, in particular, to lipid encapsulated plasmids. The compositions are safe and practical for clinical use. In addition, the present invention provides methods for introducing nucleic acids into cells and for inhibiting tumor growth in cells using such lipid-nucleic acid formulations.

Abstract: Novel lipid-nucleic acid particulate complexes which are useful for in vitro or in vivo gene transfer are described. The particles can be formed using either detergent dialysis methods or methods which utilize organic solvents. Upon removal of a solubilizing component (i.e., detergent or an organic solvent) the lipid-nucleic acid complexes form particles wherein the nucleic acid is serum-stable and is protected from degradation. The particles thus formed have access to extravascular sites and target cell populations and are suitable for the therapeutic delivery of nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for delivering nucleic acid catalysts e.g., vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGF-R-1) ribozyme, into a biological system.

Abstract: Particle aggregation of lipid:nucleic acid complex particles is prevented by incorporating a non-cationic lipid into lipid:nucleic acid complex particles containing a cationic lipid and a nucleic acid polymer. The non-cationic lipid is a polyethylene glycol-based polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel Solvent Extraction and Direct Hydration (SEDH) method for preparing lipid-nucleic acid particles which are useful for the introduction of nucleic acids (e.g., plasmid DNA, antisense molecules, ribozymes, etc.) into cells. The lipid-nucleic acid particles prepared using the methods of the present invention have enhanced circulation characteristics and serum stability and, thus, they are extremely effective as nucleic acid delivery vehicles.

Abstract: Novel lipid-nucleic acid particulate complexes which are useful for in vitro or in vivo gene transfer are described. The particles can be formed using either detergent dialysis methods or methods which utilize organic solvents. Upon removal of a solubilizing component (i.e., detergent or an organic solvent) the lipid-nucleic acid complexes form particles wherein the nucleic acid is serum-stable and is protected from degradation. The particles thus formed have access to extravascular sites and target cell populations and are suitable for the therapeutic delivery of nucleic acids.

Abstract: Novel, hydrophobic lipid-nucleic acid complexes. The complexes are charge-neutralized and contain the nucleic acid in a non-condensed form. Manipulation of these complexes in either detergent-based or organic solvent-based systems leads to particle formation. Thus, the present invention also provides methods of preparing lipid-nucleic acid particles which are useful for the therapeutic delivery of nucleic acids. The particles are constructed via hydrophobic lipid-nucleic acid intermediates (or complexes). Upon removal of a solubilizing component (i.e., detergent or an organic solvent) the nucleic acid forms a particle with lipids and is protected from degradation. The particles thus formed are suitable for use in intravenous nucleic acid transfer as they are stable in circulation, of a size required for pharmacodynamic behavior resulting in access to extravascular sites and target cell populations.

Abstract: A lamp socket including a socket body consisting of a left half and a right half, wherein the right half has a base and a right half circularly arched upright wall raised from the base, the base having a rectangular slot and retaining hole in communication with the rectangular slot; the left half has a left half circularly arched upright wall supported on the base and abutted to the right half circularly arched upright wall of the right half, a locating ring at the top hooked on the right half circularly arched upright wall of the right half, a locating rod at the bottom inserted into the rectangular slot of the base, and a hook extended from the locating rod and hooked in the retaining hole of the base.