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The present invention provides a modular prosthetic valve device designed as two or more device modules that may be delivered to a body lumen unassembled and then assembled into the assembled valve device in the body at least in part using a self-assembly member at or near the site of valve implantation. The device modules may include a support structure and a valve module. The valve module may be delivered in an unassembled, folded delivery configuration, and unfolded and assembled into a working configuration via the self-assembly member. In its unassembled form, the valve module may be a single-piece leaflets substructure or a plurality of valve sections. The self-assembly member has a delivery configuration and a preset configuration, and may be triggered to revert to the preset configuration to assemble the valve module. The modular valve device may be folded in a manner not possible with current valve devices, for example, by rolling the unassembled valve module along its circumferential axis in the direction of its height, so that the diameter of the folded valve module may be equivalent to that of one rolled leaflet. This feature of the invention provides a percutaneous valve device having a smaller delivery diameter than pre-assembled valve devices. This in turn permits use of a delivery device of reduced diameter and increases the flexibility of the loaded delivery device compared to percutaneous valve devices in the art. The invention further provides a system for and method of folding and delivering such a modular valve device and assembling it using the self-assembly member, preferably in the body.

A method for the self assembly of a macroscopic structure with a pre-formed nano object is provided. The method includes processing a nano object to a desired aspect ratio and chemical functionality and mixing the processed nano object with a solvent to form a suspension. Upon formation of the suspension, a substrate is inserted into the suspension. By either evaporation of the solvent, changing the pH value of the suspension, or changing the temperature of the suspension, the nano objects within the suspension deposit onto the substrate in an orientational order. In addition, a seed crystal may be used in place of the substrate thereby forming single-crystals and free-standing membranes of the nano-objects.

Methods, systems, and computer program products for improving installation of software packages using a directory (such as a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, or "LDAP", directory). A model and framework are described, where the objects of the data model may be uncoupled from the framework, allowing individual objects to be separately stored and retrieved in the directory is association with access rights or privileges. Multiple versions of each object may therefore be created and stored, and may be easily retrieved using the built-in mechanisms of the directory, when access rights which are appropriate for a particular requester are known. Optionally, built-in authentication mechanisms of the directory may be used to authenticate the requester.

A building framework includes metal columns (e.g., tubular or I-beam), wood-product beams, and bracket connectors for joining the beams to the columns to form a building joint of sufficient strength and durability for buildings suitable for human occupation. First mechanical fasteners (such as bolts and nuts) secure a selected connector to the column, and second mechanical fasteners (such as lag bolts) secure a selected beam to the connector. The columns include double rows of holes. A plurality of different connectors with differently angled flanges are provided, such that beams can be connected at a wide variety of different angles. Further, the system allows columns and / or beams to be cut at the construction site, or at a building supply company. Thus, basic building components can be inventoried in a manner not previously possible, yet the system supports a wide variety of different building frames for on-site customization and adaptability.

Approaches for indexing and retrieving spatial data with a quadtree index in database management systems are described. In an embodiment, data objects are stored without decomposition within a linearized quadtree stored within a B-tree index. In another embodiment, a method determines an optimal execution plan for a spatial query by parsing it to determine a query type and geometry object associated with the query. The method tessellates the query object by recursively decomposing the quadtree blocks that cover it. Cost-based decomposition decisions are made by consulting a cost model furnished by the database management system to minimize the cost of the resulting index range plan on the B-tree storage. Thus, data-directed query decomposition enacted by the method results in the optimal cost index range plan for the current data distribution and system context. In another embodiment, a system identifies and displays an optimal index range plan in a user interface.

The invention relates to an article comprising: a) one or more stacks of battery plates comprising one or more bipolar plates; b) located between each plate is a separator and a liquid electrolyte; further comprising one of more of the features: 1) c) the one or more stacks of battery plates having a plurality of channels passing transversely though the portion of the plates having the cathode and / or the anode deposited thereon; and d) i) one or more seals about the periphery of the channels which prevent the leakage of the liquid electrolyte into the channels, and / or posts located in one or more of the channels having on each end an overlapping portion that covers the channel and sealing surface on the outside of the monopolar plates adjacent to the holes for the transverse channels and applies pressure on the sealing surface of the monopolar plates wherein the pressure is sufficient to withstand pressures created during assembly and operation of electrochemical cells created by the stacks of battery plates; 2) c) a membrane comprising a thermoplastic polymer is disposed about the entire periphery of the edges of the stack of plates; 3) wherein the separator is in the form of a sheet having adhered to its periphery a frame; and 4) c) an integrated valve and integrated channel communicating with the valve.

A plate yoke has an upper surface formed with a projection and a guiding rail. A new magnet block is transported by sliding on the upper surface of the plate yoke, and is bonded side by side with the projection or a magnet block which is already fixed. During the above operation, a magnetic member is held above the plate yoke. Preferably, the new magnet block is transported toward a corner portion, with side surfaces of the magnet block held parallel to a side surface of the projection and a side surface of the guiding rail respectively. When the magnet unit and the column yoke is connected, the column yoke or the magnet unit is lowered so that a guiding rod attached to an end face of the column yoke is inserted into a hole formed in the magnetic unit. Further, the column yoke is guided by a guiding member disposed between a permanent magnet on the plate yoke and a position where the column yoke is to be connected on the plate yoke.

In a battery pack, battery pack flange portions are provided at opposing sides of a battery assembly along a stacking direction of battery modules, so as to project laterally. The battery module flange portions are interposed between an upper case flange portion and a lower case flange portion when the upper case flange portion and the lower case flange portion are overlaid, and fastened and fixed concurrently by bolts. The bolts are also used in fixing the battery pack to a vehicle. With this configuration, a battery pack that can reduce assembly steps with the bolts and the like to improve efficiency in the fastening work can be provided.

Web-based event / state-driven mechanisms and methods for simplifying communication between networked multifunction devices, such as copiers, printers, facsimile machines and multifunction devices using a networked database for the creation and presentation of device metrics and status data. Web-based multifunction performance metrics and calculations themselves are created within concurrent (multiple instances) of Web objects, wherein a Web object is a self-contained entity with data and a state machine lifecycle. State changes inside and outside the Web object are made by sending events to event queues and routing them to other state machines within other Web objects or instances of the same Web object. Data and events between Web objects are formed into a regular event syntax providing a simpler method of communication than those of procedural programming approaches. The arguments of the events are processed by specific instances of state machines that compose each Web object to perform an appropriate action. The metrics displays and corresponding calculations within the Web object's state machine are highly self-contained and concurrent, hiding networked database contention and database locking, and enforcing atomicity with it's runtime software. Calculations are performed and displayed from within a very small context within each Web object's state minimizing external communications and further simplifying software application development efforts.

Certain aspects of the present invention provide methods for assembling nucleic acid molecules using iterative activation of one or more vector-encoded traits to progressively assemble a longer nucleic acid insert. Aspects of the invention also provide kits, compositions, devices, and systems for assembling synthetic nucleic acids using iterative activation of one or more vector-encoded traits.

An electronic cigarette and a method for assembling the electronic cigarette are provided. The electronic cigarette includes an atomizer device mounting base, at least one conductive pipe, an atomizer device, and a battery device. The conductive pipe includes a first open end, a second open end, and a partition wall disposed within the middle of the conductive pipe to separate the first open end from the second open end. The atomizer device includes a first pluggable member being inserted into and electrically connected to the first open end. The battery device includes a second pluggable conductive member being inserted into and electrically connected to the second open end. When assembled, the atomizer device, the atomizer deice mounting base, and the battery device can be connected together by employing an insertion method directly, thus the assembly process can be simplified, and the leakage of the liquid solution can be prevented.

A shaft current control brush ring assembly includes a cup and a brush ring assembly secured within the cup. The cup is secured to a motor faceplate, within a recess formed in the faceplate by interference fit, or by means of a clamp attached to the faceplate. A slinger can be associated with the brush ring assembly.

A connector assembly has a first part with an interior for receiving right-angle electrical terminals through an insertion end. Wire-connect segments of the terminals seat within cradle-like members aligned in sets of rows extending across the width of the interior. Electrical mating segments of the terminals extend perpendicularly from the wire-connect segments. A second part of the connector assembly has chambers for receiving the mating segments of the terminal and a compartment with inner cradle-like members aligned in sets of rows across the compartment. The cradle-like members of the first and second parts are arranged to correspond in position to each other when the second part is assembled on the first part so the wire-connect segments are clamped within the cradle-like members, reducing vibrational and other motion of the terminals within the assembly.

A liquid crystal display device includes a frame-shaped first frame having an opening to expose an effective display area, the first frame having a curved shape having a predetermined curvature in one direction; a liquid crystal display panel including a pair of light-transmitting substrates that encapsulate liquid crystal molecules, each of the light-transmitting substrates having a pixel selection electrode on the inner surface thereof, the liquid crystal display panel disposed on the backside of the first frame so that the liquid crystal display panel faces the opening; a backlight disposed on the backside of the liquid crystal display panel and irradiating the backside of the liquid crystal display panel with light-source light, the backlight including a light guide plate, an optical compensation laminate, a frame-shaped resin frame, and at least one light source; and a second frame disposed on the backside of the backlight, the second frame having a curved shape having a curvature comparable to the curvature of the first frame. The liquid crystal display panel and the backlight are sandwiched between the first frame and the second frame and held and secured along the curved shape.

A 2-in-1 card-insertion type memory card adapter meeting the size of an SD card and being provided thereon with a plurality of electric conducting sheets meeting the transmission specification of the SD car, the adapter has a fitting groove; wherein the fitting groove can afford direct insertion of a Mini SD card therein for positioning, alternatively, it can afford positioning therein of a positioning rack meeting the size of the Mini SD card, the positioning rack can afford positioning therein of a Micro SD card, so that the Micro SD card can indirectly positioned in the fitting groove; the fitting groove has therein a first pin set and a second pin set in connection with windows for a plurality of electric conducting sheets, the first pin set is for connecting a Mini SD card, and the second pin set is for connecting a Micro SD card.

The invention discloses an electromagnetic valve iron core assembly assembling machine. The electromagnetic valve iron core assembly assembling machine comprises a four-station rotary disc mechanism, an iron core rod feeding mechanism, a plug feeding mechanism, a hold-down mechanism and a discharging mechanism. The iron core rod feeding mechanism, the plug feeding mechanism, the hold-down mechanism and the discharging mechanism are annularly located on the periphery of the four-station rotary disc mechanism; and four sets of equant iron core rod clamps are arranged on rotary discs of the four-station rotary disc mechanism and are sequentially opposite to the iron core rod feeding mechanism, the plug feeding mechanism, the hold-down mechanism and the discharging mechanism. By means of the above manner, the electromagnetic valve iron core assembly assembling machine can replace manual work to automatically, efficiently and orderly complete assembling of electromagnetic valve iron core assemblies, the labor force is saved, and the production cost is reduced.

A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.

The invention generally provides methods for analyzing and constructing nucleic acid sequences and more specifically for assembling a collection of short read nucleic acid sequences to construct longer nucleic acid sequences.

A Web-based management system operating method automates collection and analysis of information from a plurality of networked devices, as well as creation of metrics, and independently assembles and displays data related to the networked device information on a distributed network. The networked devices may include one or more copiers, printers, facsimile machines and multifunction devices. Internal and external data is gathered from the networked devices. At least one of graphical, textual, statistical, metrics and status data is generated using a network database concurrently. This data is assembled and presented to a user on demand as one or more Web pages. The method uses template-driven mechanisms, or Web objects, that significantly simplify the creation, dynamic modification and persistence, as well as enforcement of concurrency, contention, and atomicity rules between, individual Web objects that compose the Web pages through the use of objects, concurrent state machines, events and actions within states. A Portion of the Web page can be separately created, e.g., manually or with a web page authoring tool The Web objects are combined and populated dynamically from the appropriate Web object states for the final display as a Web page by a Web browser.

A security camera includes a camera unit, and a top plate rotatably supporting the camera unit. A movable circuit board is disposed above the top plate. A fixed circuit board is rotatably disposed to be spaced from the movable circuit board by a predetermined gap. An electric wire electrically connects the movable circuit board and the fixed circuit board. A slip ring substantially prevents the connection electric wire from being twisted by rotational movement of the movable circuit board. A connection unit supports the slip ring and rotatably supports the top plate.

The present invention relates to a connector and a notebook computer system having the same, wherein the connector comprises a connector body provided in the first electronic device and having at least one terminal; a shield combined with the connector body and grounded to a grounding part of the first electronic device; and at least one grounding member provided on the shield so as to grounding-connect a grounding part of the second electronic device with the shield. With this configuration, the present invention provides a connector and a notebook computer system using the same, which is improved in suppressing RF noise between the pair of electronic devices connected by the connector, assembling the notebook computer system efficiently, and decreasing production cost thereof.

Provided is a keypad assembly used as a data input unit in various electronic devices. The keypad assembly includes a main board having one or more metal domes formed at predetermined positions on the main board, and a keypad disposed on the main board to apply a pressure on the metal dome and to be used as a touchpad according to a mode selection, the keypad includes a keytop layer having one or more keytops on which corresponding alphanumeric characters are formed, a touchpad layer disposed under the keytop layer; and a base layer disposed under the touchpad layer, and having one or more protrusions protruding from its bottom surface at the positions corresponding to the metal dome.

In a flexible printed circuit board and a liquid crystal display, the liquid crystal display includes a flexible printed circuit board electrically connecting a liquid crystal display panel that displays an image and a driving circuit board that outputs a driving signal. The flexible printed circuit board includes a base film, an insulating layer and a signal line disposed between the base film and the insulating layer. The base film or the insulating layer includes an opening formed therethrough. Also, the flexible printed circuit board includes a deformation prevention member by cutting-away an end thereof so as to prevent heat deformation of the flexible printed circuit board. Thus, the liquid crystal display may have reduced size and improved assembly efficiency.