Abstract:
Embodiments of an apparatus for connection to a light adjustment sheet and conductive interfaces for connection to a light adjustment sheet are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for connection to a light adjustment sheet include a power source interface configured to be connected to a power source and a sheet interface electrically connected to the power source interface. The sheet interface is configured to connect to the light adjustment sheet such that electricity can be conducted from the power source interface to the light adjustment sheet to switch the light adjustment sheet between different visibility states. Other embodiments are also described.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a novel promoter and its use in driving expression of foreign genes in transgenic animals (especially pigs). Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for producing transgenic animals harboring heterologous genes regulated by the promoter of the present invention.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for producing a mammal reconstruction cell, a method for producing a nuclear transferred (NT) embryo capable of developing into a non-human mammal, a method for producing a non-human mammal fetus, a method for producing a non-human mammal and the products prepared by the foregoing methods.
Abstract:
A vehicle steering apparatus (10) for turning steerable wheels (44) of a vehicle comprises a manually rotatable input member (12) to which steering torque is applied, an output member (34) rotatable to effect turning of the steerable wheels (44) of the vehicle, and an electric motor (102) for providing a drive force to rotate the output member (34) as a function of the steering torque applied to the input member (12). The electric motor (102) includes a motor shaft (100) having an axis of rotation (104). First and second meshing gears (54 and 56) transmit the drive force of the electric motor (102) to the output member (34). The first gear (54) is rotatable with the output member (34) and the second gear (56) is rotatable with the motor shaft (100). An adjusting mechanism (86, 122) adjusts backlash between the first and second gears (54 and 56). The adjusting mechanism (86, 122) includes a mounting mechanism (70, 108) for adjustably mounting the electric motor (102) and the second gear (56) relative to the first gear (54). The mounting mechanism (70, 108) includes eccentric surfaces (80, 120) for shifting the axis of rotation (104) of the motor shaft (100) and the second gear (56) relative to the first gear (54).
Abstract:
The invention provides a transgenic animal producing low-lactose milk, which is transformed with a gene encoding an extracellular lactase-hydrolyzing enzyme cloned from a human small intestinal cDNA library. The invention also provides a new extracellular lactase-phlorizin hydrolase (ecLPH) gene that can express human lactase-hydrolyzing enzyme in the mammary gland of animals. The invention can be used in the production of low-lactose milk.
Abstract:
Embodiments of an apparatus for connection to a light adjustment sheet and conductive interfaces for connection to a light adjustment sheet are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for connection to a light adjustment sheet include a power source interface configured to be connected to a power source and a sheet interface electrically connected to the power source interface. The sheet interface is configured to connect to the light adjustment sheet such that electricity can be conducted from the power source interface to the light adjustment sheet to switch the light adjustment sheet between different visibility states. Other embodiments are also described.
Abstract:
Embodiments of an apparatus for connection to a light adjustment sheet and conductive interfaces for connection to a light adjustment sheet are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for connection to a light adjustment sheet include a power source interface configured to be connected to a power source and a sheet interface electrically connected to the power source interface. The sheet interface is configured to connect to the light adjustment sheet such that electricity can be conducted from the power source interface to the light adjustment sheet to switch the light adjustment sheet between different visibility states. Other embodiments are also described.
Abstract:
Embodiments of an apparatus for connection to a light adjustment sheet and conductive interfaces for connection to a light adjustment sheet are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for connection to a light adjustment sheet include a power source interface configured to be connected to a power source and a sheet interface electrically connected to the power source interface. The sheet interface is configured to connect to the light adjustment sheet such that electricity can be conducted from the power source interface to the light adjustment sheet to switch the light adjustment sheet between different visibility states. Other embodiments are also described.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to an apparatus for forming and reading an identification feature on or in an object. The apparatus comprises a formation unit for physically forming an identification feature on or in an object, at least one reading unit adapted to read the identification feature to form a signature, and a housing, wherein the formation unit and the at least one reading unit are both contained in the housing. The at least one reading unit can comprise at least two reading elements. The identification feature can comprise an identification feature based on inherent disorder. The invention also refers to a method of forming and reading an identification feature on or in an object.
Abstract:
An electric power assist apparatus for motor vehicle power steering including an electric motor and a speed reducer. The speed reducer includes a worm and a molded plastic worm gear on an output shaft of the speed reducer. The polymer from which the worm gear and the integral worm gear teeth thereon is molded has substantial structural rigidity after becoming cured. A plastic tooth ring is insert molded on the worm gear from a polymer having substantially greater resilience after becoming cured. The plastic tooth ring includes a plurality of resiliently flexible gear teeth having flanks which circumferentially overlap the flanks of the worm gear teeth. When the electric motor is off, the gear teeth on the worm mesh with the resiliently flexible gear teeth on the tooth ring with zero clearance to suppress noise attributable to rattling between the worm and resilient flexure of the flexible gear teeth on the tooth ring until the worm teeth engage the structurally more rigid worm gear teeth.