Abstract: A portable electronic device (20) comprises a housing (22), a battery (26), a battery cover (28) and a trigger mechanism (24). The housing (22) have a battery chamber (222) defined therein. The battery cover (28) have a mating portion (2822) formed thereon. The battery (268) assembled in the battery chamber (222) with the battery cover (28) covering thereon. and The trigger mechanism (24) comprise an expanding portion (242), a securing portion (244), and a resisting portion (246), the securing portion (244) have two ends respectively connecting the expanding portion (242) and the resisting portion (246), the mating portion (2822) is configured for securely engaging with the securing portion (244) so as to restrain the expanding portion from expanding. The expanding portion (242) is secured within the battery chamber (222). The resisting portion (246) is configured for resisting against the battery (26).

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO196, PRO217, PRO231, PRO236, PRO245, PRO246, PRO258, PRO287, PRO328, PRO344, PRO357, PRO526, PRO724, PRO731, PRO732, PRO1003, PRO1104, PRO1151, PRO1244, PRO1298, PRO1313, PRO1570, PRO1886, PRO1891, PRO4409, PRO5725, PRO5994, PRO6097, PRO7425, PRO10102, PRO10282, PRO61709 or PRO779 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities.

Abstract: A housing mechanism (100) includes a main body (10) and a shield (20). The main body includes a pair of guiding portions (142) and at least one port (146) defined through the sidewall (14) thereof. The shield includes a pair of guiding poles (242) provided on an inner surface (24) thereof. The shield cooperates with the main body. The guiding poles slide in the corresponding guiding portions and are selectively positionable/slidable between one of two ends of the respective guiding portions to allow the shield to cover/uncover the at least one port.

Abstract: A method for making a housing having a metallic appearance, comprising the steps of: providing a plastic substrate; providing a decorative film, the decorative film having an outer surface and an inner surface; forming a nonconductive plated coating on the outer surface, the nonconductive plated coating having a metallic appearance; processing the decorative film to achieve a predetermined shape, the predetermined shape matching with the plastic substrate; processing the decorative film by trimming the excess portions of the decorative film beyond the predetermined shape; forming an adhesive layer on the inner surface of the decorative film or on the plastic substrate surface; bonding the decorative film to the plastic substrate. A housing for electronic devices is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO69122, PRO204, PRO214, PRO222, PRO234, PRO265, PRO309, PRO332, PRO342, PRO356, PRO540, PRO618, PRO944, PRO994, PRO1079, PRO1110, PRO1122, PRO1138, PRO1190, PRO1272, PRO1286, PRO1295, PRO1309, PRO1316, PRO1383, PRO1384, PRO1431, PRO1434, PRO1475, PRO1481, PRO1568, PRO1573, PRO1599, PRO1604, PRO1605, PRO1693, PRO1753, PRO1755, PRO1777, PRO1788, PRO1864, PRO1925, PRO1926, PRO3566, PRO4330, PRO4423, PRO36935, PRO4977, PRO4979, PRO4980, PRO4981, PRO5801, PRO5995, PRO6001, PRO6095, PRO6182, PRO7170, PRO7171, PRO7436, PRO9912, PRO9917, PRO37337, PRO37496, PRO19646, PRO21718, PRO19820, PRO21201, PRO20026, PRO20110, PRO23203 or PRO35250 genes.

Abstract: The invention provides a hydrogel suitable for use in wound healing, particularly for reducing post-surgical adhesions. The hydrogel comprises cross-linked derivatives of chitosan and dextran polymers. The hydrogel forms when solutions of the polymers are combined.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus includes a hinge assembly (30) and an enclosure (40). The hinge assembly includes a sleeve (31). The enclosure forms two elastic portions (46) therein. The hinge assembly is slidably received in the enclosure, and the sleeve is clamped between the elastic portions. The enclosure defines an opening (42) configured for exposing the hinge assembly from the enclosure.

Abstract: A housing includes a substrate and a decorative layer formed on one surface of the substrate. The decorative layer includes two colored ink coatings, each of which is partially interlaced with the other and has a color depth decreasing from one end thereof towards the other colored ink coating to another end thereof and partially mixed with the other colored ink coating.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device (100), the battery cover assembly includes a housing (10), a cover (10) and a locking mechanism (30). The cover defines a latching groove (242). The cover is hinged to the housing. The locking mechanism latches the cover to the housing. The locking mechanism includes a button (42) and a spring (44). The button slidably engages with the cover. The spring is disposed between the button and the cover, and the spring provides an elastic force to the button configured for allowing the button to lock with the latching groove.

Abstract: A cover locking structure (100) for portable electronic device includes a housing (20), a releasable member (30) and a cover (10). The housing includes an end wall (22) and an extending wall (26). The end wall defines an opening (222) defined therein. One end of the extending wall connects with the end wall. The extending wall has a locking hole (2642) defined therein. The releasable member is flexibly fixed on the housing and has a block (3242) formed thereon. The block corresponds to the locking hole of the extending wall. The cover has a hook (14) formed thereon. The hook is locked in the locking hole when the cover is assembled to the housing. The block of the releasable member pushes the hook out off the locking hole when the cover is to be detached from the housing.

Abstract: A side key assembly is mounted on a housing (60) which comprises a sidewall (610). A socket (62) is formed in the sidewall (610) of the housing. The side key assembly includes a button (70), two switches (80) and the socket. The button includes an operating portion (710), two touching blocks (740) and at least one elastic arm (750). The operating portion is slidingly received in the socket. One end of the at least one elastic arm connects with the operating portion while the other end is firmly fixed on the housing. Each switch includes a contact portion. Each contact portion is positioned adjacent to a corresponding touching block. Each switch is turned on when the corresponding touching block is moved to touch the contact portion thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO1105, PRO1279 or PRO1783 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities.

Abstract: The invention discloses a conductive elastic sheet structure mounted on a metallic cover of an electronic device eliminates static electricity. The conductive elastic sheet structure includes a main panel, a first extending portion, and a second extending portion. The main panel includes a first side wall, and a second side wall opposite to the first side wall. The first extending portion and the second extending portion extend from the side edges of the first side wall and the second side wall respectively, and each forms a sharp angle with the main panel. The first extending portion and the second extending portion extend from two opposite sides of the main panel respectively. The invention also provides an electronic device using the conductive elastic sheet structure.

Abstract: A battery cover latching mechanism used in portable electronic device (10) is described including a cover member (11), a housing member (12), a latch base (14), a latch member (13), and a return member (15). The latch base can be securely attached to the housing member. The latch member is mounted on the latch base and movable relative to the latch base to latch the cover member to the housing member. The return member drives the latch member to move in such a manner that the movement of the latch member detaches the cover member away from the housing member.

Abstract: A keypad assembly (15) applied to a portable electronic device and mounted in a shell of the portable electronic device is provided. The keypad assembly comprises a keypad cover (151) and a printed circuit board (152). The keypad cover is provided with at least one contact portion (1516) thereon. The printed circuit board provided with a plurality of signal-sensing portions (1522) thereon. The shell is provided with at least one guide hole (116) corresponding to the plurality of signal-sensing portions. The shell is configured between the keypad cover and the printed circuit board, and the keypad cover is rotatably mounted in the shell. The signal-sensing portion is pressed by the contact portion through the guide hole. A portable electronic device using the keypad assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a battery and an electricity generating device. The electricity generating device includes at least one solar receiving board, at least one controller, a voltage transducer and an accumulator. The solar receiving board is mounted on the outer surface of the portable electronic device to absorb solar energy and convert solar energy into electric energy. The controller is electrically connected with solar receiving board and the voltage transducer to control the electricity generating device. The voltage transducer electrically connected with the controller to transduce the voltage of the generated electricity into a voltage suitable for operating the portable electronic device. The accumulator stores the electric energy and charges the battery when the electrical quantity of the battery becomes low.

Abstract: A supporting bracket assembly for supporting a base unit of a portable computer includes a base, a supporting bracket, a locking member, and an operation portion. The supporting bracket is pivotably engaged with the base. The supporting bracket includes a supporting arm with a locking ring. A plurality of locking holes is defined in the locking ring. The locking member is slidably arranged in the base. The locking member includes a positioning post. The positioning post is selectively inserted in one of the locking holes of the supporting arm to lock the supporting bracket. The operation portion is connected with the locking member, and the locking member is driven by the operation portion to slide for locking or unlocking the supporting bracket.