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Provided is an anion electronic cigarette that includes an atomizer (1) and battery assembly (2) which are electrically connected to each other. The anionic electronic cigarette further includes an anion generation device, comprising an anion generator (14) which is electrically connected to the control circuit provided in the battery assembly (2). The anion electronic cigarette causes electronic smoke comprised of high-density anions to enter the human body, which can help smokers to mitigate the smoking addiction and even quit smoking, while providing a cleaner a method of smoking. At the same time, when it is required to add liquid tobacco tar into the electronic cigarette in the present invention, it only requires opening the cigarette nozzle and pulling out the sealing pillar from the tar injection hole to inject tobacco tar into the tobacco tar cavity, which is fast and convenient and is not easy for tar to leak.

An e-book allowing note and corrigendum sharing as well as differential update is produced using vector graphics satisfying XML syntax, and a script program is embedded in or linked to the e-book. The script program allows a user to add various kinds of note markups to the e-book, including fluorescent marker, text annotation, handwriting note, bookmark, digital blackboard record, post-it note, highlight, voice, memo, tracking information, etc. The e-book also allows an e-book editor to correct any error in the e-book. The note markups and corrigenda may be uploaded via network, and be shared among other users by way of differential update.

A computer cluster system comprising a plurality of nodes and a software package comprising a user interface and a kernel for interpreting program code instructions is provided. In one embodiment, a cluster node module is configured to communicate with the kernel and other cluster node modules. The cluster node module accepts instructions from the user interface and interprets at least some of the instructions such that several cluster node modules in communication with one another and with a kernel can act as a computer cluster.

The present invention discloses an atomization assembly and an electronic cigarette. An atomization assembly comprises a transparent atomization sleeve. One end of the atomization sleeve is connected to a connection column, and the other end of the atomization sleeve is detachably connected to an atomization core configured to atomize smoke tar. A vent-pipe with two ends being inserted into the connection column and the atomization core respectively is sheathed in the atomization sleeve, and a first oil storage container for storing the smoke tar is formed between the atomization sleeve and the vent-pipe. The following advantageous effects can be achieved: the user can disassemble the suction nozzle cover at regular time to clean the liquid smoke stored in the oil storage container; besides, it is convenient to change the atomization core, to view the residual smoke tar and to add the smoke tar.

An electronic arrangement for analyzing a model-based testing scenario relating to a system under test (SUT), includes a model handler entity for obtaining and managing model data indicative of a model intended to exhibit the behavior of the SUT, a test plan handler entity for obtaining and managing test plan data indicative of a number of test cases relating to the model and expected outcome thereof, a test execution log handler entity for obtaining and managing test execution log data indicative of the execution of the test cases by the test executor and / or SUT, a communications log handler entity for obtaining and managing communications log data indicative of message traffic between the test executor entity and SUT, and an analyzer entity for detecting a number of failures and their causes in the model-based testing scenario on the basis of model, test plan, test execution log and communications log data.

A message handling computing system that provides security across even transport-independent communication mechanisms, and which allows for convenient extension of security to different security token types, and may provide end-to-end security across different transport protocols. The message handling computing system includes a message handling component configured to send and receive network messages having security tokens. The message handling component interfaces with an expandable and contractible set of security token managers through a standardized application program interface. Each security manager is capable of providing security services for messages that correspond to security tokens of a particular type. A security token plug-in component registers new security token managers with the message handling component.

Method for preparing a lyophilized matrix and, upon reconstitution of the same, a respective injectable contrast agent comprising a liquid aqueous suspension of gas-filled microbubbles stabilized predominantly by a phospholipid and comprising a ligand agent. The method comprises preparing an emulsion from an aqueous medium, comprising a phospholipid and a water immiscible organic solvent. A suspension of a compound comprising the ligand agent or a precursor thereof is then added to emulsion. The emulsion is then freeze-dried and subsequently reconstituted in an aqueous suspension of gas-filled microbubbles.

A cooker to smoker adapter is provided, and in one embodiment the cooker to smoker adapter includes first and second walls constructed to cooperate with a wall of a cooker to provide a fuel containment zone for receipt of fuel to be used in a smoking process. In another embodiment, one of the walls includes at least one aperture to readily permit the addition of fuel to the fuel containment zone. In yet another embodiment, a second aperture is provided in one of the walls, this aperture being adapted to receive a reservoir for a liquid. In a further embodiment, a liquid holding reservoir is provided integral with one of the walls. In another embodiment, stand-alone structures are provided to define a fuel containment zone to permit the burning of fuel while avoiding direct radiant transmission of heat from the fuel containment zone to a food which is being smoked. In one embodiment, the stand-alone structure is adapted to receive a reservoir for water. In a further one of the stand-alone embodiments, a cap is provided on the cooker to smoker adapter structure. In the stand-alone cooker to smoker adapters an aperture is included in the walls to permit the addition of fuel into a fuel containment zone. In the free-standing cooker to smoker adapters, a chute may also be provided to facilitate the addition of fuel into the fuel containment zone.

A method for processing computer program code to enable different parts of the computer program code to be executed by different processing elements of a plurality of communicating processing elements. The method comprises identifying at least one first part of the computer program code, which is to be executed by a particular one of said processing elements. The method further comprises identifying at least one further part of the computer code which is related to the at least one first part of the computer code. The at least one first part of the computer program code and the at least one further part of the computer program code are caused to be executed by the particular one of said processing elements.

The invention relates to thermoplastic cross-linked polymer compound with thermally reversible urethane crosslinkages comprising the following essential components a) to d): a) a thermoplastic polymer component with saturated molecular main chain: b) a component containing isocyanate group(s), either attached to the polymer chain or being present in mobile form in the polymer matrix; c) a component containing hydroxyl group(s) either attached to the polymer chain or being present in mobile form in the polymer matrix; d) a catalyst package promoting the reversible formation and thermal dissociation of urethane bonds, characterized in that at least one of the components b) and c) is attached to the polymer chain and at least one of the additives present in the compound is multi-functional, playing a role in more than one, functionally independent processes. The invention further relates to a process for preparing such compounds by: a) preparing a first additive package containing the monomer(s) of one of the components b) and c) to be grafted and the radical source and a processing aid, by mixing the processing aid first with the radical source, then with other component(s), b) preparing a second additive package containing the other urethane forming component not present in the first additive package, the processing aid, the urethane catalysts and, if both the hydroxyl and the isocyanate components are to be grafted, the radical source, such as peroxide, by mixing first the processing aid with the solid components, then with other component(s), c) melting the thermoplastic polymer, d) mixing the first additive package with the molten polymer at a temperature where the grafting reaction is complete within a few minutes, e) mixing the second additive package with the molten polymer obtained in step, d) at a temperature where the urethane formation reaction is complete within a few minutes, f) followed by proper shaping (e.g. extrusion / granulation, injection, etc.) the compound and cooling down.

The present invention provides a fusion protein which delivers a functional protein or peptide into a cell at enhanced efficiency. The fusion protein of the present invention is a transduction domain-target protein-transduction domain fusion protein, wherein the transduction domain, which comprises 6-12 amino acid residues whose more than ¾ consist of arginine or lysine residues, is covalently bonded to each of the amino- and carboxyl-terminal ends of the target protein. Green fluorescence protein and Cu / Zn-superoxide dismutate (SOD) are used as the target protein.

A computer-implemented system for creating an electronic document is provided wherein the document is generated based on data added to an electronic form by a user through interaction with a computer. In one embodiment, the system is programmed to perform the steps of: (a) displaying a first screen view on a graphical output device, said first screen view including an entry area arranged to allow a user to enter through an input device one or more line item descriptors and one or more first data elements in association with each line item descriptor; (b) sending off every entered line item descriptor and every entered first data element for storage in a first database; (c) displaying a second screen view on a graphical output device, said second screen view including said form and being arranged to allow a user to add data to said form; (d) displaying in said second screen view one or more control elements each associated with a respective line item descriptor stored in said first database, each control element being configured to be activated through user operation of an input device; (e) upon activation of a control element by a user, submitting a request to said first database to read said one or more first data elements associated with said line item descriptor corresponding to said activated control element; and (f) adding data derived from said read one or more first data elements to said form.

A tool-free DIY shelve may include a body and at least one bearing plate, said bearing plate is disposed onto the body and assembled to the body with the protruding portion of the positioning knob located at the inner side of the vertical section of the “∩” shaped frames. The body has two “∩” shaped frames, which are connected with two “U” shaped frames. The “U” shaped frames have four rods protruding downwards and each rod is interposed into the tubes of a pulley. The bearing plate may consist of two parallel side borders, with each end of the side border connected with a fixing apparatus, and a mesh-like support structure between the two borders. This shelve allows convenient tool-free DIY installation or installation and provides opportunity for customers to enjoy the process of DIY operation.

An aesthetically concealed key cabinet integrated into a kitchen or other household cabinet system and comprising a back wall, two side walls, a top, a bottom and a door. The side walls are a contiguous extension of the front and back of a cabinet in the cabinet system and the top and bottom are a contiguous extension of the top and bottom of a cabinet in the cabinet system. The back wall is coincident with the side wall of a cabinet in the cabinet system. Key holding devices are appended to the back wall. The door matches the decorative design of the cabinet door fronts of the cabinet system but neither a door knob nor a hinge nor other hardware is visible when the door is closed thereby providing a concealed cabinet for storing household keys and key chains.

Method for preparing a lyophilized matrix and, upon reconstitution of the same, a respective injectable contrast agent comprising a liquid aqueous suspension of gas-filled microbubbles stabilized predominantly by a phospholipid. The method comprises preparing an emulsion from an aqueous medium, a phospholipid and a water immiscible organic solvent. The emulsion is then freeze-dried and subsequently reconstituted in an aqueous suspension of gas-filled microbubbles. The method allows to obtain suspensions comprising microbubbles having a relatively small diameter and a narrow size distribution.

Injectable aqueous suspension of microbubbles filled with a biocompatible gas and a method of preparation thereof. At least 10% of the total volume of gas contained in the microbubbles is contained in microbububbles with a diameter of 1.5 μm or less. The microbubbles can be obtained by preparing an emulsion comprising an aqueous medium, a phospholipid and a water immiscible organic solvent. The emulsion is then freeze-dried and then reconstituted in an aqueous suspension of gas-filled microbubbles.

A volume control pad is provided for use in the socket of an artificial limb. The volume control pad has a core surrounded by a flexible shell. The core includes super absorbent polymer particles which form a gel Upon the addition of water thereto. The volume control pad includes a tube for the introduction of water into the core portion of the pad. The volume control pad provides a simple and inexpensive means for adjusting the conformance of the socket around the residual limb from an initial swollen condition to a further point in time in which the swelling has diminished.

A method for association management of network resources is provided, comprising the following steps of: a service side classifying network resources, setting resource type identifiers for the network resources and sending dependency relationships between the resource type identifiers and resource types to a system side; the system side building a data model for storing resource type dependency relationships according to the received dependency relationships between the resource type identifiers and the resource types; and the system side providing interfaces used for operating the resource type dependency relationships and one or more interfaces used for operating resource instance dependency relationships for the service side. A device for association management of network resources is also provided.

The invention provides a bonded magnet having more excellent rust inhibiting performance than the prior art, and a process for its manufacture. The bonded magnet manufacturing process of the invention is a process for manufacture of a bonded magnet wherein a protective layer is formed on the surface of a bonded magnet body containing a rare earth element, the process comprising a step of contacting the bonded magnet body with a solution containing a phosphate and an acid ion to form a phosphorus-containing protective layer on the surface of the bonded magnet body.

The present invention provides Phenylalanine Hydroxylase (PAH) fusion proteins and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, as well as encoding polynucleotides and vectors, and methods for treating hyperphenylalaninemia, including PKU, by enzyme replacement therapy. The fusion proteins have phenylalanine hydroxylase activity when administered: and have an increased half-life or persistence in circulation, as compared to unfused counterparts. The PAH fusion proteins are suitable for enzyme replacement therapy in PKU patients by converting phenylalanine in the circulation to tyrosine, thereby controlling phenylalanine levels.

A product and method that enable the convenient addition of an unbuffered concentrated caffeine aqueous solution to beverages prior to consumption, without significantly affecting the volume of the beverage or the taste of the beverage beyond the taste of the caffeine itself.

A process for the preparation of functional molecules using the thiol-ene coupling reaction and a process for the preparation of protected functional thiols, specifically thioesters is provided. The methods may be used to make functional polymers and other molecules. The method of making a functionalized polymer using a thiol-ene reaction comprises: providing a functionalized thioester having the following formula:wherein R is a functional group and COR′ is a protecting group; cleaving the functionalized thioester, forming a functional thiol and an acyl group; providing a polymer having a pendant vinyl group; and reacting the polymer with the functional thiol whereby a functionalized polymer is formed, wherein the functional thiol is not isolated prior to reacting with the polymer.