Abstract: Scanner. A scanner for scanning an object comprises a main body, a cover, and a positioning mechanism. The cover is rotatably disposed on the main body. The positioning mechanism is disposed on the main body and the cover. When the cover is open and the object is disposed between the main body and the cover, the object is maintained thereon by the positioning mechanism. When the cover is closed, the cover forces the positioning mechanism to press on the object such that the object is abutted on the main body.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing expansion cards (30) with cover plates (34) to a computer includes a chassis (10), a bracket (40) and a mounting member (50). The chassis includes a rear panel (14). The bracket includes a pair of guiding portions (44) for slidably receiving the mounting member. Each guiding portion defines a locating aperture (446) therein. The mounting member includes a main portion (52) and a pair of operating members (59). The main portion includes a base (58), and first and second sidewalls (53, 54). The second sidewall includes a pair of mounting holes (546). Each operating member includes a protrusion (596) and a fastening portion (598). When the operating members are rotated, the fastening portions engage in the locating apertures, the protrusions engage in the mounting holes, the main portion thereby urges the cover plates. Thus the expansion cards are mounted in the chassis.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for data storage device includes a data storage device (10) with pinholes (13), a cage (20) receiving the data storage device, a fixing member (50) and a rotating member (60). The cage defines a plurality of mounting apertures (39) corresponding to the pinholes. The fixing member movably engages with the cage by an attaching member (80) in a perpendicular direction. A plurality of pegs (59) is extended from the fixing member. The rotating member is pivotally engaged with the cage, received behind the fixing member, and comprises two rims (65) capable of pushing or releasing the fixing member. When the rotating member pushes or releases the fixing member, the pegs of the fixing member are retreated from the pinholes device or inserted into the pinholes under functions of an elastic member (70).

Abstract: There is disclosed a sound attenuation panel comprising, a rigid frame divided into a plurality of individual cells, a sheet of a flexible material, and a plurality of weights. Each weight is fixed to the sheet of flexible material such that each cell is provided with a respective weight and the frequency of the sound attenuated can be controlled by suitable selecting the mass of the weight.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing expansion cards (30) with cover plates (34) to a computer includes a chassis (10), a bracket (40) and a mounting member (50). The chassis includes a rear panel (14). The bracket includes a pair of guiding portions (44) for slidably receiving the mounting member. Each guiding portion defines a locating aperture (446) therein. The mounting member includes a main portion (52) and a pair of operating members (59). The main portion includes a base (58), and first and second sidewalls (53, 54). The second sidewall includes a pair of mounting holes (546). Each operating member includes a protrusion (596) and a fastening portion (598). When the operating members are rotated, the fastening portions engage in the locating apertures, the protrusions engage in the mounting holes, the main portion thereby urges the cover plates. Thus the expansion cards are mounted in the chassis.

Abstract: A purified soluble form of Flk-2 is provided, as the DNA sequence and as the protein. In addition, a partial DNA sequence of the human Flk-2 is also provided. The proteins find use in modulating hematopoiesis in culture and in vivo, as well as for the production of antibodies for assays of the proteins.

Abstract: A fastening device for safety belt, including a first longer U-shaped biting plate, a second shorter U-shaped biting plate and an insertion pin. The first and second biting plate are formed with opposite ratchets on inner sides. The biting plates are positioned on two sides of a lower U-shaped suspending section of the safety belt and fitted with each other. The bent sections of the first biting plate cover the bent sections of the second biting plate in a stacked state. The U-shaped suspending section of the safety belt is clamped between the biting plates with the pin holes thereof aligned with each other. The insertion pin is passed through the pin holes and through the U-shaped suspending section of the safety belt. The ends of the insertion pin are enlarged to assemble with the safety belt by riveting, whereby the biting plates can be quickly slid along the suspending section of the safety belt to adjust the size of the fastening loop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to receptors for advanced glycosylation endproducts derived from rat liver membranes, and that specifically comprise proteins determined to possess molecular masses of about 90 kD and 60 kD, respectively, as assessed by migration during SDS-PAGE. Partial N-terminal sequences have been determined and diagnostic and therapeutic agents, compositions and methods are proposed. Antibodies to the 90 kD and 60 kD receptor proteins are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and DNA cloning vectors are provided for obtaining genes encoding secreted proteins and cell surface proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to receptors for advanced glycosylation endproducts derived from rat liver membranes, and that specifically comprise proteins determined to possess molecular masses of about 90 kD and 60 kD, respectively, as assessed by migration during SDS-PAGE. Partial N-terminal sequences have been determined and diagnostic and therapeutic agents, compositions and methods are proposed.

Abstract: Sulfonated 2'-acryloyltaxol and sulfonated 2'-O-acyl acid taxol derivatives are synthesized which have improved water solubility and stability while maintaining bio-activity. In particular, 2'-[(3-sulfo-1-oxopropyl)oxy]taxol sodium salt is synthesized by reacting taxol with acrylic acid, and subsequently reacting the 2'-acryloyltaxol with bisulfite in a Michael reaction. 2'-{[4-((2-sulfoethyl)amino)-l,4-dioxobutyl]oxy} taxol sodium salt and 2'-{[4-((3-sulfopropyl)amino)-1,4-dioxobutyl]oxy} taxol sodium salt are synthesized by reacting 2'-succinyltaxol with the tetrabutylammonium salts of taurine and 3-aminopropyl sulfonic acid, respectively, and subsequently exchanging the ammonium with sodium. Glycol derivatives of 2'-O-acyl acid taxols with improved water solubility are synthesized by reaction of a glycol with 2'-O-acyl acid taxol.

Abstract: Sulfonated 2'-acryloyltaxol and sulfonated 2'-O-acyl acid taxol derivatives are synthesized which have improved water solubility and stability while maintaining bioactivity. In particular, 2'-[(3-sulfo-1-oxopropyl)oxy]taxol sodium salt is synthesized by reacting taxol with acrylic acid, and subsequently reacting the 2'-acryloyltaxol with bisulfite in a Michael reaction. 2'-{[4-((2-sulfoethyl)amino)-1,4-dioxobutyl]oxy}taxol sodium salt and 2'-{[4-((3-sulfopropyl)amino)-1,4-dioxobutyl]oxy}taxol sodium salt are synthesized by reacting 2'-succinyltaxol with the tetrabutylammonium salts of taurine and 3-aminopropyl sulfonic acid, respectively, and subsequently exchanging the ammonium with sodium. Glycol derivatives of 2'-O-acyl acid taxols with improved water solubility are synthesized by reaction of a glycol with 2'-O-acyl acid taxol.

Abstract: Sulfonated 2'-acryloyltaxol and sulfonated 2'-O-acyl acid taxol derivatives are synthesized which have improved water solubility and stability while maintaining bio-activity. In particular, 2'-[(3-sulfo-1-oxopropyl)oxy]taxol sodium salt is synthesized by reacting taxol with acrylic acid, and subsequently reacting the 2'-acryloyltaxol with bisulfite in a Michael reaction. 2'-{[4-((2-sulfoethyl)amino)-1,4-dioxobutyl]oxy}taxol sodium salt and 2'-{[4-((3-sulfopropyl)amino-1,4-dioxobutyl]oxy}taxol sodium salt are synthesized by reacting 2'-succinyltaxol with the tetrabutylammonium salts of taurine and 3-aminopropyl sulfonic acid, respectively, and subsequently exchanging the ammonium with sodium. Glycol derivatives of 2'-O-acyl acid taxols with improved water solubility are synthesized by reaction of a glycol with 2'-O-acyl acid taxol.