Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and methods for treating metabolic disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: A side spraying outlet device is assembled to a supporting arm fixed to the wall, wherein the outlet device includes a side spraying component. The side spraying component includes a fixed portion secured to the wall and at least a side spraying mechanism disposed in the fixed portion, the fixed portion is disposed with a first diversion waterway, the side spraying mechanism is connected to the first diversion waterway; the side spraying component is connected to the supporting arm by a first flexible pipe.

Abstract: A shower system includes a top sprayer with at least two water types and a hand shower. The top sprayer is disposed with an inlet waterway to connect to the water source and first diversion waterways corresponding to the water types one by one; wherein the top sprayer is further disposed with a second diversion waterway, the hand shower is connected to the second diversion waterway by an external flexible pipe; the top sprayer is disposed with a switch mechanism, the switch mechanism is cooperated to the inlet waterway, the first diversion waterways and the second diversion waterway to switch the waterways, thus switching any diversion waterway to connect to the inlet waterway.

Abstract: A combined pilot valve mechanism and a shower system are applied with the combined pilot valve mechanism. By switching to close the control hole, the first water diversion hole or the second water diversion hole to control the pressures of the pressure cavity, the valve spool is driven to move to alternately close the first outlet or the second outlet, so that the inlet waterway is switched to connect to the first outlet waterway, the first water diversion hole or the second water diversion hole. As the shower system is applied with a combined pilot valve mechanism, which utilizes the control hole to switch the waterways, thus preventing the main pipe from great water pressure. The diameter of the control hole can be smaller, so that the water pressure of the button mechanism can be ignored, only friction and light elastic force of the spring exist.

Abstract: A pilot valve switch mechanism and combined shower applied with the pilot valve switch mechanism includes a fixed portion and a valve spool. The fixed portion includes an inlet waterway, a first outlet waterway, a second outlet waterway and a control hole capable to connect to the outlet waterways. The first outlet waterway has a first outlet. The second outlet waterway has a second outlet. The valve spool is slidably assembled inside the fixed portion along the inlet waterway, with a slim hole connected to the inlet waterway. The valve spool and the fixed portion form a pressure cavity, which is connected to the control hole and the slim hole. The control hole controls the water pressure of the pressure cavity to drive the valve spool to close the first or second outlet, connecting the inlet waterway to the first or second outlet waterway. The control hole switches the waterways.

Abstract: A waterway switch valve set and a shower head using same includes a fixed unit with an inlet waterway and a rotation unit rotatably connected to the fixed unit. The rotation has a water diversion base and a sealing component unit and can rotate about a rotation axis. The water diversion base is has a cooperated surface vertical to the rotation axis, the cooperated surface is disposed with a plurality of diversion water holes annularly arranged about the rotation axis, the diversion water holes are available to connect to the inlet waterway; the sealing component has a rotation frame and a plurality of press blocks, the rotation frame and the water diversion base are assembled together, and form a synchronous rotation relationship, the press blocks are slidably connected to the rotation frame and are available to slide parallel to the rotation axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel analogs of PYY that have an improved therapeutic profile when compared to native human PYY. These novel PYY analogs are useful in the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and other disorders.

Abstract: A fragrance shower has a shower unit having a body and an outlet cover. The outlet cover covers the body to form a waterway, further includes a fragrance unit connected to the shower unit. The fragrance unit includes an impeller, an accommodating room, a perfume pouch, a fan and a cover. The impeller is disposed inside the shower unit in rotating way and is coupled to the waterway. Water flows through the waterway to rotate the impeller. The cover is disposed with air holes and covers the accommodating room. The perfume pouch and the fan are placed inside the accommodating room, the rotating shaft of the fan is connected to the shaft of the impeller in a driving way, the impeller rotates to drive the fan to rotate. The fan rotates to blow the fragrance of the perfume pouch out.

Abstract: Provided is a bulb holder locking apparatus, comprising a fixing mount, a bulb holder, a spring and a ratchet mechanism comprising a ratchet bar having a plurality of ratchets, a pawl and a movable cam having a curve contour; wherein the bulb holder is flexibly connected to the fixing mount; the spring is connected to the fixing mount, so as to force the bulb holder to move downwards; the ratchet bar is connected to the bulb holder; the pawl is connected to the fixing mount and elastically contacted with the ratchet bar; the movable cam is slidingly connected to the ratchet bar and elastically contacted with the pawl; and the curve contour comprises a plurality of crests engaged with the pawls.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and methods for treating metabolic disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Locations of collection, charging and distribution machines having available charged portable electrical energy storage devices are communicated to or acquired by a mobile device of a user, or displayed on a collection, charging and distribution machine. The locations are indicated on a graphical user interface on a map on a user's mobile device relative to the user's current location. The user may use their mobile device select particular locations on the map to reserve an available portable electrical energy storage device. The system nay also warn the user that the user is near an edge of the pre-determined area having portable electrical energy storage device collection, charging and distribution machines. Reservations may also be made automatically based on information regarding a potential route of a user.

Abstract: Provided is a bulb holder locking apparatus, comprising a fixing mount, a bulb holder, a spring and a ratchet mechanism comprising a ratchet bar having a plurality of ratchets, a pawl and a movable cam having a curve contour; wherein the bulb holder is flexibly connected to the fixing mount; the spring is connected to the fixing mount, so as to force the bulb holder to move downwards; the ratchet bar is connected to the bulb holder; the pawl is connected to the fixing mount and elastically contacted with the ratchet bar; the movable cam is slidingly connected to the ratchet bar and elastically contacted with the pawl; and the curve contour comprises a plurality of crests engaged with the pawls.

Abstract: A ceiling light fixture having an adjustable illumination angle, comprising: a fixed mount; a flexible mount; and a soft pipe; wherein the fixed mount is adapted for connecting to a ceiling; the flexible mount is flexibly connected to the fixed mount via the soft pipe; the flexible mount is adapted to receive a light-emitting element; and the soft pipe exhibits plastic deformation behavior and is adapted to bend and stretch axially. The soft pipe is capable of bending and stretching axially and therefore the illumination angle can be freely adjusted.

Abstract: Provided is a bulb with an adjustable radiation angle, comprising a bulb base, a bulb body and a soft pipe; wherein the bulb base is connected to the bulb body via the soft pipe; and the soft pipe is capable of stretching and bending, so as to change a position of the bulb body and a radiation angle thereof. The invention makes it convenient to adjust a radiation angle of the bulb, and improves flexibility thereof.

Abstract: This invention concerns a corrosion-inhibitor nominally comprised of a phenolic compound and a hydroxide-bearing compound capable of imparting a pH of 9 to water, the inclusion thereof in aerated water-based fluids and foams, and the use of these fluids in wellbore applications; particularly applications conducted at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: This invention concerns a corrosion-inhibitor nominally comprised of a phenolic compound and a hydroxide-bearing compound capable of imparting a pH of 9 to water, the inclusion thereof in aerated water-based fluids and foams, and the use of these fluids in wellbore applications; particularly applications conducted at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A composition is provided which, when applied to a metal surface, forms a corrosion-inhibiting film thereon. The composition comprises an epoxy resin, an effective amount of a curing agent for the epoxy resin, an alcohol, and a hydrocarbon diluent. The composition is applied by contacting the metal surface with the composition as one solution or as a hydrocarbon solution of the epoxy resin and a solution comprising the alcohol and the curing agent. The composition is particularly useful in the treatment of down-well metal surfaces in oil and gas wells to inhibit the corrosion of the metal.

Abstract: A process has been developed for treating plastic and plastic composite materials wherein a protective epoxy coating is placed on said material by contacting with a composition comprising an epoxy resin, an effective amount of curing agent for the epoxy resin, an alcohol and a hydrocarbon solvent. In another embodiment, the protective epoxy coating is applied by a process comprising the sequential contacting of the plastic or plastic composite surface with a first hydrocarbon solution comprised of an epoxy resin and a hydrocarbon solvent, and a second hydrocarbon solution comprised of an alcohol, a curing agent, and a hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: A composition is provided which, when applied to a metal surface, forms a corrosion-inhibiting film thereon. The composition comprises an epoxy resin, an effective amount of a curing agent for the epoxy resin, an alcohol, and a hydrocarbon diluent. The composition is applied by contacting the metal surface with the composition as one solution or as a hydrocarbon solution of the epoxy resin and a solution comprising the alcohol and the curing agent. The composition is particularly useful in the treatment of down-well metal surface in oil and gas wells to inhibit the corrosion of the metal.

Abstract: A composition which forms a corrosion-inhibiting film when applied to a metal surface. The composition comprises a low molecular weight polyfunctional polymer formed by polymerizing a vinyl monomer in the presence of a mercaptan chain transfer agent. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a low molecular weight polyfunctional polymer represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein M is a repeating vinyl monomer unit, n is from about 2 to about 40, x is from 0 to about 10, y is from 0 to 1, z is from 0 to 1 if y is 0 and 0 if y is 1 and R is hydrogen, an alkyl group, a hydroxy alkyl group or an alkoxy group. A method of treating a metal surface by contacting the metal surface with a composition that forms a corrosion-inhibiting film thereon is also provided. The composition and methods are useful for inhibiting corrosion of downhole metal surfaces present in oil and gas wells.