A rain guard assembly for providing shelter to an occupant entering or exiting a vehicle is described. The device includes a phase differential module that provides a phase difference signal based on the phase difference between a data signal and a reference signal. Use is made of a expansion device comprising a non-deformable expansion part having a gradually increasing diameter to a maximum diameter, which expansion part is contacted by the tube and exerts an expanding force so as to bring about expansion of the tempered tube in circumferential direction. One of the tubes has a threaded member and the other tube has a thread engaging member. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pacer is an iceberg lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.