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a braking circuit provided with an antilocking apparatus , which prevents the pumping pulsation from transferring onto the master cylinder side during pumping operation time in a reflux system of antilocking apparatus of discharging the operating liquid into the reflux passage from the wheel brake at the antilocking time so as to reflux it onto the master cylinder side by a pump provided on the reflux passage , thereby to effectively restrain the undesired pulsation to be transferred onto the master cylinder side by the equalization of the discharge pressure through the absorption of the discharge pressure .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an adjustably mounted side rigger for use on a fishing boat that tends fishing line from a fishing rod outward from the boat during trolling . the side rigger extends a fishing line to the side of the boat during trolling in order to prevent the line from entangling with other trolling lines originating from the boat . the side rigger contains a rod holder base adapted to fit inside an existing rod holder on a fishing boat for portability , flexibility of use , and lower cost than a traditional outrigger . the rod holder base and a telescoping pole mounted to the side rigger that extends the fishing line outward from the boat , are both adapted to be rotated or swiveled by a user to allow the side rigger to be used on either side of the boat and used in a variety of different angled and positioned fishing boat rod holders for maximum flexibility .
0Human Necessities
the present invention relates to therapeutic devices to work in conjunction with a diseased or failing heart to satisfy the hemodynamic needs of a patient . more particularly , the invention relates to a fully implantable device for assisting a heart to pump blood by intermittently applying pressure to at least a portion of the ventricular surface of the heart , preferably both the atrial and ventricular surfaces , at predetermined or possibly pre - programmed intervals to assist the heart to provide adequate hemodynamic output by sensing demand of the human body . in short , the present invention assists the maintenance of , or reestablishes , the normal contraction sequence of a healthy heart .
0Human Necessities
an injectable preparation of estrogenic and progestrogenic hormonal compounds in an anhydrous excipient injected to synchronize estrus in non - menstruating placental female animals , and a five to nine day protocol to apply the unique preparation to achieve estrus synchronization .
0Human Necessities
the takeoff weight of an aircraft is computed from measures of the thrust of the engines and the forward acceleration of the aircraft detected over a time period when such acceleration is at a maximum following brake release on the runway . a major variable that must be considered is the coefficient of rolling friction of the landing gear of the particular aircraft involved and other factors inducing ground roll drag . the present invention calculated this variable as a function of engine thrust and manifest weight for each takeoff of the aircraft and updates weighted filter values thereof for use during subsequent takeoffs . for each takeoff , therefore , and average value of rolling friction is used to calculate takeoff weight , which average value becomes more nearly the actual value for the existing condition of the landing gear .
6Physics
a polysilicon resistor fuse has an elongated bow - tie body that is wider at the opposite ends relative to a narrow central portion . the opposite ends of the body of the fuse have high concentrations of n - type dopants to make them low resistance contacts . the upper portion of the central body has a graded concentration of n - type dopants that decreases in a direction from the top surface toward the middle of the body between the opposite surfaces . the lower central portion of the body is lightly doped with p - type dopants . the central n - type region is a resistive region .
7Electricity
a dual flat non - leaded semiconductor package is disclosed . a method of making a dual flat non - leaded semiconductor package includes forming a leadframe having a die bonding area with an integral drain lead , a gate lead bonding area and a source lead bonding area , the gate lead bonding area and a source lead bonding area being of increased area ; bonding a die to the die bonding area ; coupling a die source bonding area to the source lead bonding area ; coupling a die gate bonding area to the gate lead bonding area ; and partially encapsulating the die , the drain lead , the gate lead and the source lead to form the dual flat non - leaded semiconductor package .
7Electricity
a stent is fabricated utilizing a polymer that is selected for its tendency to degrade from the surface inwardly rather than undergo bulk erosion so as to substantially reduce the risk of large particles becoming detached and being swept downstream . such polymer is hydrophobic yet has water - labile linkages interconnecting the monomers . ester or imide bonds are incorporated in the polymer to render the surface degrading materials suitable for use in stent applications . the stent may be coated with such polymer or may be wholly formed therefrom .
0Human Necessities
a method for determining the blood constituents of a patient comprising coupling an oximeter sensor arrangement to a tissue region of the patient ; passing first and second lights through the patient &# 39 ; s tissue region for a first period of time while the venous blood in the tissue region has a first volume and for a second period of time while the venous blood in the tissue region has a second volume , the first light being substantially in a red light range and the second light being substantially in an infrared light range ; detecting a red light signal and an infrared light signal , the red and infrared signals having at least first and second frequencies ; computing a first ratio of the red and infrared signals at the first frequency ; computing a second ratio of the red and infrared signals at the second frequency ; comparing the first and second ratios to determine a first blood constituent .
0Human Necessities
a method and an apparatus are provided which allows the safe and inexpensive extinguishing and cooling of flaming wax emanating from an investment casting flash fire dewaxing furnace . investment mold structures are disposed within individual cups which direct flaming wax material downwardly through individual openings in the furnace floor . flaming wax is then extinguished within an extinguishing chamber by a stream of non - aqueous inert gas . the process makes flash fire dewaxing of investment mold structures efficient and safe and provides for easy recycling and reuse of the wax because it is not contaminated with water or other contaminant materials .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
in ordinary telephones , a communication partner is called without considering the location of the communication partner and whether or not the communication partner is busy . in the present invention , it is determined whether or not the communication partner is to be called at least based on information relating the position of a communication apparatus possessed by the communication partner .
7Electricity
a pci - express slot for coupling devices to a host system is provided . the slot includes a pci - express connector that can couple at least two devices using at least two independent pci - express lanes . four , eight , twelve , sixteen , and / or thirty pci - express lanes are used to couple at least two devices , and / or eight pci - express lanes are used to couple at least two devices .
6Physics
in accordance with embodiments , there are provided mechanisms and methods for navigating content on a single page . these mechanisms and methods for navigating content on a single page can enable optimized navigation of displayed content , more efficient content processing and resource use , increased content display speed , etc .
6Physics
a leg assembly for selective attachment to a portable support structure having a base and removable lid said leg assembly . the leg assembly includes a plurality of legs that are selectively attachable to both the base and lid . when attached , the legs extending from the base to the lid thereby supporting the lid . the legs are substantially parallel to one another . the assembly further includes at least one cross member extending between two of the legs to stabilize and prevent lateral movement of the legs . the cross member also abutingly contacts and supports the lid so that the base and lid may function as a support structure .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
apparatus for controlling the playback speed of a vtr features an accurate speed control signal . the reproduced signal is resynchronized to a standard speed by repeating or deleting frames when successive frames are substantially identical . in addition , or as an alternative , frame averaging can be used . provision for real time entry is made to minimize human error . application of the invention to both quadruplex and helical scan machines is shown .
6Physics
a sailboard footstrap track which provides an adjustable position , securely held footstrap in a sailboard . the footstrap in the track is movable only on the application of downward pressure on the slide member of the device . normally , the slide member is raised in a locked position to prevent undesired movement of the footstrap .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a unitary mailer item has an envelope and an attached sticker - type sign piece , both of which are readily detachable from the item .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a triangular star shaped diamond adapted to display a hearts and arrows pattern when exposed to light comparable to the hearts and arrows pattern in a round diamond , comprising : six main crown facets , twelve crown half facets , a table facet , six main pavilion facets and an even number of main girdle facets separating the crown facets from the pavilion facets with each main crown facet having a symmetrical main crown facet in an opposing relationship and at least one edge in parallel alignment with an edge of the opposing main crown facet .
0Human Necessities
a navigation apparatus for optically analyzing an inner structure of an optical element and processing that element includes a detection device and a processing device . the detection device has an aperture smaller than 0 . 25 and the processing device is disposed relative to the analyzed inner structure of the optical element . an apparatus for planning therapy for a human eye includes a dynamic wavefront measurement device for acquiring wavefront data , a diagnostic device for determining geometric parameters of the optical apparatus of the eye , a controller for consistent superposition of the wavefront and geometric data , and an additional controller for planning the most efficient therapeutic laser cutting paths .
0Human Necessities
integrated circuit memory devices contain a ferroelectric random access memory cell array and a ferroelectric reference cell array electrically coupled to a plurality of bit lines , a sense amplifier and a plate / bit line selection switch , coupled to the plurality of bit lines , for configuring selected bit lines as plate lines by selectively coupling first ones of the plurality of bit lines to the sense amplifier and by selectively coupling second ones of the plurality of bit lines to a plate line , in response to a column select signal . the inclusion of a selection switch and related driving circuits eliminates the need to provide extra dedicated plate lines because each of the bit lines can be at least temporarily configured as a plate line during reading and writing operations . the reference cell array also preferably comprises a plurality of ferroelectric reference cells which each comprise first and second access transistors therein and first and second ferroelectric capacitors therein which store complementary states . during a reading operation , the complementary data stored in the first and second ferroelectric reference capacitors is simultaneously provided to a portion of a first bit line which is electrically connected to a second input of a sense amplifier . data in a memory cell within the array is also provided to another portion of the first bit line which is electrically connected to a first input of the sense amplifier . the sense amplifier is then activated to amplify a difference in potential between the different portions of the first bit line as complementary signals and then the signals are provided as output data .
6Physics
a pyrotechnic device and method for making the same is disclosed which includes a pyrotechnic composition comprising a fuel , an oxidizing agent , and at least one of a metal salt and metal powder ; wherein the pyrotechnic composition further comprises a cylinder with an internal surface area positioned within an outer cylindrical surface area ; and , wherein prime is proximately disposed at least at one end of the internal surface area of said cylinder .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a selective call - waiting system for telephony use samples transmission on a busy line if the line subscribes to the selective call - waiting service , and avoids interrupting the transmission with a call - waiting signal if the transmission is data - type . if the transmission on the busy line subscribing to the selective call - waiting service is voice - type , the system sends a call - waiting signal . signal analyzers are disclosed , as well as methods for practicing the invention .
7Electricity
a diagnostic golf club system having a diagnostic golf club , an interface means and a computing means is disclosed herein . the diagnostic golf club includes a plurality of sensors , an internal power supply , and a non - volatile memory for capturing data relating to a golf swing . the interface means is capable of transferring data from the diagnostic golf club to the computing means for processing the data and presenting the data in a useful and informative format . the data may be used to determine a shaft flex profile for a particular golfer .
0Human Necessities
a retro - reflector which comprises two spherical mirrors , namely a concave main mirror and a convex secondary mirror , which are coaxial to one another and whose respective radii are in the ratio 2 : 1 , the secondary mirror facing and being spaced from the main mirror by a distance at the most equal to its radius . means are provided for forming a circular pupil centered on the center of curvature of the main mirror and a regulatable diaphragm positioned in front of the secondary mirror . an optoelectrical shutter can be positioned in the pupil to modulate the reflected beam and provide the optical responder function .
6Physics
novel method and reagents for generating reversibly tagged saccharides , aldehydes , carboxyl acids , or orthoacetates useful in analytical and diagnostic applications are disclosed . saccharides are coupled at the reducing end to tagging moieties comprising a reagent selected from a ortho - diaminobenzoic - peptide , an aldo - imidazole or n - methylated aldo - imidazole , or an ortho - phenyldiamine or substituted opd . the tagged saccharide further comprising detectable or functional groups coupled to the tagging moiety are provided . kits and reagents for chromatography and mass spectrometry are disclosed .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an inclination adjustment fitting for seat backs of vehicle seats includes two fitting parts that are connected in a swiveling manner relative to each other via a wobble mechanism driven by an eccentric . the eccentric is formed from an eccentric ring and two wedge segments that are arranged in mirror image and set apart from each other and that in regions cover the circumference of the eccentric ring . the wedge segments are pressed apart by a spring acting against their one end faces for increasing the eccentricity and which are capable of being acted upon against the force of the spring by driving elements between the other end faces . the spring is supported on the eccentric such that the wedge segments occupy a defined position relative to the eccentric ring .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a heat exchange apparatus is provided with an indirect evaporative heat exchange section . the indirect evaporative heat exchange section is comprised of a series of serpentine tubes , and an evaporative liquid is passed downwardly onto the indirect heat exchange section . the evaporative liquid is collected in a sump and then pumped upwardly to be distributed again across the indirect heat exchange section . an improved heat exchange apparatus is provided with an indirect evaporative heat exchange section consisting of a series of serpentine tubes comprised of tube runs both of normal and increased height between tube runs . a direct heat exchange section may be provided in the increased vertical spacing between tube runs .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
an object display method and apparatus is disclosed which can easily display changeover of an entity , and an amusement apparatus is disclosed which can display a simulated burst having reality and punch . the method and apparatus first displays only one of the objects and hides other objects from the field of view . then , the method and apparatus displays the previously hidden objects and at the same time hides the previously displayed object .
0Human Necessities
the purpose of the present invention is to provide a small electromagnetic wave detection apparatus . this electromagnetic wave detection apparatus has : a planar luneburg lens , which is covered with metal plates facing each other , and which changes the output direction of electromagnetic waves corresponding to the input direction of the electromagnetic waves ; and an electric field sensor electrically connected to the metal plates . the electric field sensor detects the electromagnetic waves outputted from the luneburg lens , and outputs a detection signal having an intensity corresponding to the direction in which the electromagnetic waves have traveled thereto , and the level of the energy of the electromagnetic waves thus detected .
6Physics
a method of inhibiting a subject &# 39 ; s eyes from being exposed to projected light when the subject is positioned in front of a background on which an image is displayed comprises capturing an image of the background including the displayed image , processing the captured image to detect the existence of the subject and to locate generally the subject and masking image data used by the projector to project the image corresponding to a region that encompasses at least the subject &# 39 ; s eyes , the image data masking compensating for differing camera and projector viewpoints .
7Electricity
a process for producing ethanol from plant biomass is disclosed . the process in cludes forming a substrate from the biomass with the substrate including hydrolysates of cellulose and hemicellulose . a species of the fungus paecilomyces , which has the ability to ferment both cellobiose and xylose to ethanol , is then selected and isolated . the substrate is inoculated with this fungus , and the inoculated substrate is then fermented under conditions favorable for cell viability and conversion of hydrolysates to ethanol . finally , ethanol is recovered from the fermented substrate .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
systems and methods for routing protocols for power line communications are described . in some embodiments , a method may include transmitting a one - hop broadcast request message to a plurality of plc devices in a mesh network and receiving a response from each of the devices . the method may also include selecting one of the devices as a bootstrapping agent , sending a join request to a bootstrapping server through the bootstrapping agent , and , in response to successfully joining the network , setting the bootstrapping agent as a next hop toward a bootstrapping server . in another embodiment , a method may include maintaining a routing table for a plurality of plc devices in a mesh network , receiving a join request from a plc device , accepting the request , and updating the table to add a record corresponding to the plc device ; the record setting the bootstrapping agent as a penultimate hop toward the plc device .
7Electricity
the averaged pulse energy of a pulsed type laser source can be measured by several types of commercial laser energy meters , such as pyroelectric detector or thermopile sensor , the spectral responsivity and the time / frequency related response properties of which are compatible with those of the pulsed type laser source . these commercial laser energy meters , regardless of sensor / detector type , should be calibrated against the working standards calibrated in a national traceability chain relying on primary standards on the highest level having the lowest uncertainty in realizations of the fundamental si units . fcis based - lemcs designed in this invention accomplishes both of the above proficiencies of measuring the averaged pulse energy of the pulsed type laser source and calibrating the commercial laser energy meters , which are traceably to primary level standards . fcis based - lemcs contains an integrating sphere having a novel port and an interior design and a series of mechanical choppers having separate duty cycles , each of which is rotated by an electrical motor in fcis based - lemcs , used for generating a chopped type laser , called as chopped type laser source , in order to provide the reference and averaged pulse energy for traceable calibration of commercial laser energy meters . with this invention , in addition to generating the reference and averaged pulse energy to be used during the calibration of commercial laser energy meters to be performed by means of fcis based - lemcs , the peak pulse energies of the pulsed type laser source and the chopped type laser source , which is a strict part of fcis based - lems and which is used for producing the reference averaged pulse energy in the calibration of commercial laser energy meters , are also measured by fcis based - lemcs , traceable to electrical substitution cryogenic radiometer in primary optical watt scale , to 133 cs atomic frequency standard in time scale t , and to direct current unit realized with quantum hall — primary resistance standard and dc josephson primary voltage standard . with this configuration presented as a preferred embodiment , the averaged pulse energy measurements are performed and achieved for a range extending from 16 . 5 p j to 100 mj .
6Physics
a tensioning device is so constructed that even thin - wall parts to be clamped can be secured and clamped reliably radially as to a driving shaft . during tensioning procedure , radial forces need not be taken up by a part to be clamped . for this purpose a force taking - up part is provided which is seated in a region of tensioning cones upon this part to be clamped or secured . for this reason very thin - wall construction can be employed and nevertheless reliable clamping radially upon the driving shaft can occur because the force taking - up part hinders and prevents that any thin - wall part is radially widened and expanded . with the tensioning device therefore it is also possible to clamp thin - wall parts , as for example thin - wall hollow shafts , with coarse - tolerance driving shafts and with driving shafts of differing basic diameter to be clamped radially in a reliable manner . upon one of the parts to be clamped in a region of tensioning cones at least one force taking - up part is arranged which receives and takes up the radial forces encountered during tensioning procedure and being operatively connected with a tensioning element .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a self cleaning air cleaner for a tractor engine which is capable of functioning either alone for cleaning air being supplied by suction to a carburetor of a gasoline engine or to the turbocharger of a diesel engine , or which can function as a pre - cleaner for air being supplied to a conventional air filter .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
the present invention comprises a method of external object sensing for an automobile . the method comprises the steps of establishing a vehicle operational criteria for initiating a vehicle operational safety feature , determining a sensor beam coverage area for the vehicle operational criteria or the vehicle operational safety feature , receiving a status parameter representing the operational status of the vehicle and activating the sensor for scanning the sensor beam coverage area when the status parameter meets the vehicle operational criteria .
6Physics
a method for splitting a piezoelectric device used in substitution for dicing for shortening the processing time as compared to a case of using the dicing to improve productivity to enable the shape of the piezoelectric device more suited to the emission shape of a solution to be achieved , and a method for manufacturing a printer device whereby a narrower nozzle pitch may be achieved . a resist 201 is formed at a pre - set position on a major surface of the piezoelectric device 43 bonded to a vibrating plate . using this resist 201 as a mask , powders or particles are sprayed onto the piezoelectric device 43 for removing the portion of the piezoelectric device 43 not carrying the resist 201 to form the piezoelectric device 35 of a desired shape at a pre - set position .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
responsive to a client application initiating a synchronous communication with a server application by sending a request via an asynchronous communication manager , one or more checks are performed to identify a cause of any failure to provide a response to the client application satisfying synchronous communication criteria . the results of one or more checks are used to determine whether to back out any data updates performed by / on behalf of the server application in response to the request .
7Electricity
a dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2 . 79 μm onto skin . according to disclosed methods , the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue , coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue , and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis . tn an exemplary treatment apparatus , a laser using a ysgg gain medium is mounted in a handpiece . the handpiece may include a two - axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface .
0Human Necessities
this invention is a modular anti - seismic protection device to be used in buildings and similar constructions . it discloses a modular base , which is to be laid on the ground below a building &# 39 ; s foundation plate , to dampen , dissipate , and cancel out seismic waves .
4Fixed Constructions
p . u . r . s . e . is the idea of a keychain attachable , small device that electronically stores and wirelessly transmits sales / returns receipts , coupons , and membership card number information . the wireless transmission of data occurs between p . u . r . s . e . and a merchant &# 39 ; s computer receiver . the device is also capable of being plugged into a computer for the purpose of viewing / managing of contents by the owner .
6Physics
a locating device to find all hidden utility outlets such as electrical boxes after a wall covering such as gypsum board has been placed there over . the apparatus in one embodiment includes a first body locatable within a junction box proximate a rear surface of a wall covering , said first body having a magnet located therein . a second body locatable proximate a front surface of the wall covering opposite the first body . the second body includes scribing points to mark an indent on the surface of the said wall covering . the apparatus further comprises an elongate member having proximate and distal ends and being pivotally mounted to the second body . the elongate member has a second magnet at the proximate end thereof wherein the distal end is alignable with an alignment indicator when the scribing points on the second body are aligned with the entry point for a cutting tool .
6Physics
a sling assembly for hands free carrying of a compound archery bow . weight adjustment screws , components of a conventional bow , are employed to attach the sling assembly thereto without structurally modifying it . however , once the sling assembly has been so attached , the bow must be retensioned prior to use . included in the sling assembly are two small brackets which are mirror images of each other and have first and second arms set at an obtuse angle to each other . each bracket defines a pair of longitudinally extending prongs which can be slid into position around a weight adjustment screw without actually removing it from the bow . the sling assembly also includes a flexible strap secured to the brackets with the use of elongated slots formed in each of them . in use , the brackets are mounted on a bow in such a way that the elongated slots are disposed close to the bow . the sling is held out of the way when the bow is fired , being disposed either to the right or to the left of the bow handle , depending upon the orientation of the brackets .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
thin plates are stacked across the width of a composite tape strip . a pressurized membrane extends along the top edges of the plates , biasing the plates down against the tape strip . the membrane yields to vertical movement of the plates sliding relative to one another , in response to contour changes occurring across the tape strip .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the invention describes a structure and a process for providing esd semiconductor protection with reduced input capacitance . the structure consists of heavily doped p + guard rings surrounding the i / o esd protection device and the vcc to bss protection device . in addition , there is a heavily doped n + guard ring surrounding the i / o protection device its p + guard ring . the guard rings enhance structure diode elements providing enhanced esd energy discharge path capability enabling the elimination of a specific conventional vss to i / o pad esd protection device . this reduces the capacitance seen by the i / o circuit while still providing adequate esd protection for the active circuit devices .
7Electricity
a mobile communication device includes at least one processor to display a user interface on a touch screen , the user interface comprising a button to receive a touch event , determine that the touch event is currently being received by the button and enter an alarm armed state , determine that the touch event ends and enter an alarm active state , and after a particular period of time in the alarm active state , trigger a communication to an emergency responder .
6Physics
a stereolithographic method for constructing an object from a medium capable of solidification upon exposure to synergistic stimulation . stacked layers of solidified medium are constructed by exposing the medium to synergistic stimulation in magnitude and pre - selected pattern , such that each layer is formed with external boundaries and up and down facing surfaces as necessary . at least a portion of a layer which is neither upfacing nor downfacing is also skinned , e . g ., provided with a continuous skin formed by overlapping skin vectors or traces of the laser beam . alternatively , all intermediate or internal cross - sectional layers are provided with skin and cross - hatch . upfacing and downfacing features , and intermediate layers may be provided with a skin created by scanning in a first pass using non - consecutive skin vectors followed by scanning in at least one additional pass that completes the exposing process by filling in between the originally drawn vectors . to reduce waffling , regions of intersecting vectors at least in down - facing surfaces are determined . exposure of one or more of the respective intersecting vectors is reduced at the regions of intersection to provide downfacing features with a uniform exposure .
6Physics
an extension apparatus for rainwater downspouts comprising a multi - piece , articulated extension device that is attachable to the lowermost portion of a rainwater downspout . the apparatus includes a pivotable joint for articulate movement around the joint . the apparatus further includes elastic members on the apparatus side panels to return the apparatus to an original , resting position after articulation .
4Fixed Constructions
a storage phosphor reader includes a multicassette autoloader for vertically oriented storage phosphor cassettes , the autoloader having a front , back , and opposite sides . the autoloader includes an input bin for receiving multiple vertically oriented storage phosphor cassettes stacked together in face - to - face contact such that said cassette faces face front and back ; wherein each of said cassettes contains a storage phosphor which is removable from said cassette ; and an output bin located beside said input bin , said output bin having a storage phosphor read location at which a storage phosphor is removed from and replaced in a storage phosphor cassette positioned at said storage phosphor read location , and having an output region for read cassettes to be subsequently removed from said output bin .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method of cleaning a superplastic - forming or a hot - forming die includes exposing a surface of the die having a lubricant thereon to electromagnetic energy . the electromagnetic energy removes the lubricant without removing an oxide layer between the die surface and the lubricant .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a self - loading utility knife including an elongate handle having an internal chamber defining an axis and at one end is flat aperture for the passage of an active blade . the flat aperture defines a cutting plane extending through said handle along the axis . a blade - holder is slidably mounted in the chamber for movements in directions along the axis and is adapted to secure a single active blade for movement through the aperture when the blade holder is in the extended position . a blade - holder release button is coupled to the blade holder and is slidingly movable relative to the handle to move blade holder between retracted and extended positions . the handle has a blade compartment which is open to the chamber and can receive a stack of spare blades when a cover to the compartment is opened and blades can be shifted transversely relative to the axis into the chamber . the blade holder is provided with a recess having a depth no greater than the thickness of one blade to allow at least a portion of a single blade to be received in a retaining relationship within the recess to cause an end - most blade in the stack to be received within said recess to follow the movements of the blade holder . a spring biases the blades in the blade compartment inwardly in the direction of the blade holder . a blade releasing disc on the blade holder selectively locks a blade to the blade holder when the blade holder is in the extended position . the blade holder only receives a single blade within the recess . a belt clip s provided on the compartment cover .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method is disclosed for recovering data associated with a damaged file stored in a nand gate array memory . the method includes the steps of : identifying all meta data associated with the damaged file ; identifying each logical block address of all identified meta data ; collecting all physical block addresses associated with one of the identified logical block addresses or the identified meta data ; counting in a replace table a number of matches to a physical block address of the damaged file for each physical block address of the damaged file ; choosing a block in a linked list that corresponds to the physical block address of the block in the linked list ; and linking all chosen blocks to form a replicated file .
6Physics
a recording apparatus of the electrophotographic system such as a laser beam printer is provided . an image processing apparatus which is connected between a recording control section and a recording mechanism section of such a recording apparatus is also provided . the apparatus comprises : an input unit for inputting image information of a density lower than a recording density of the recording mechanism section produced by the recording control section ; a memory to store the image information supplied from the input unit by an amount of a plurality of main scan lines ; a referring circuit to refer to the image information of a target pixel as a recording pixel and its peripheral pixels from the image information group stored in the memory ; a detector to detect that the recording pixel and its peripheral pixels form a part of a predetermined half tone pattern which is constructed by a plurality of pixels as a result of the reference by the referring circuit ; a converter to convert the image information of the recording pixel into the image information of a density which is at least equal to or larger than a recording density of the recording mechanism section in accordance with the result of the detection by the detector ; and a transmitting circuit to transmit the image information converted by the converter to the recording mechanism section .
6Physics
apparatus arranged to analyse a signal comprising a series of symbols , the apparatus comprising means for calculating a metric of said signal , filter means for filtering said signal , means for calculating a metric of said filtered signal and means for comparing said metrics , wherein the filtering means is arranged to track a spectral feature of the signal and maintain that feature within the pass band of the filtering means .
7Electricity
there is provided a multilayer structure comprising : a heat - resistant outer layer comprising at least one polymer chosen from a polyester , a polypropylene , and mixtures thereof ; and a sealant inner layer comprising at least one metallocene - catalyzed polyethylene , at least one metallocene - catalyzed polyolefin plastomer , or mixtures thereof . the multilayer structure further comprises between the outer an inner layers , in any possible order , a gas barrier layer comprising at least one polyvinylidene chloride polymer , at least one ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer , or mixtures thereof , and a layer comprising at least one oriented polypropylene polymer . such a multilayer can be useful for food packaging . there is also provided processes for preparing the multilayer structure .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a system and method for providing electronic document processing via a network such as the internet . a superuser defines access rules by which other users can access the system . electronic documents are generated , processed , and reviewed by different users fulfilling different roles within a loan documentation process . an originator initiates electronic document processing by transmitting electronic documents to a document server . an electronic document processor evaluates the electronic documents and determines their applicability to defined documentation processes . an electronic document manager defines the documentation processes and balances processing activities for a plurality of electronic document processors . ultimately , the electronic documents are made available to a plurality of electronic document recipients in specific formats specifiable by each of the electronic document recipients .
6Physics
an apparatus for directly reducing pellets of material without melting the material includes the transporting of the pellets through drying and preheating zones on an oxidizing traveling grate and reduction in a ported rotary kiln . there is a kiln having a first end and a second end with the first end being substantially adjacent to the heating and oxidizing component for receipt of the pellets therefrom . the kiln is inclined downwardly and is rotated to advance the pellets through the kiln from the first end to the second end thereof . the kiln includes an induration zone for indurating the pellets . the induration zone is adjacent to the first end and remote from the second end and extends for a substantial portion of the kiln from the first end . the kiln includes a reduction zone extending from the downstream end of the induration zone to the second end . a device is used to inject a reducing agent into the reduction zone of its kiln for making contact with the pellets advancing through the reduction zone . the kiln is heated to assist in a reduction of the pellets in the reduction zone . the pellets advancing through the induration zone are substantially free of contact with the reducing agent . the invention also includes the process for directly reducing the pellets of material .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method is provided for increasing the water - repellency of a normally water - wettable , bonded , non - woven fabric bearing a surfactant selected from the group consisting of non - ionic surfactants and anionic surfactants . the method comprises heating a selected region of the fabric to an elevated temperature at which the surfactant is unstable , and maintaining the region at the elevated temperature for a time period sufficient to denature the surfactant without damaging the fabric .
0Human Necessities
an arc discharge metal halide lamp for use in selected lighting fixtures having a discharge chamber with light permeable ceramic walls of a selected shape about a discharge region of a selected volume . a pair of electrodes are supported in the discharge region separated from one another by a separation length . the separation length is in a ratio to the effective inner diameter that is greater than four . ionizable materials are provided in the discharge region comprising a quantity of mercury in a ratio to the discharge region volume that is less than 4 mg / cm 3 , a noble gas , praseodymium halide , and sodium halide .
7Electricity
a system and method relates to an ink volume determination for determining the amount of ink to be applied by the printer . the ink volume determination involves generating a composite cylinder layout of at least one image for the engraved cylinder , generating a set of data corresponding to the composite cylinder layout and then using the set of data to determine the volume of ink . the printer is then filled with a volume of ink related to this calculated ink volume during a printing process . the method of determining ink volume may be used independently of the printing process , for example , in order to control or manage the amount of ink used in the printing press .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
in an ac / dc converter , the dissipation voltage sharing resistors commonly placed in parallel with the series capacitors are replaced by a resistor balancing path derived from the capacitor junction point to a symmetrically disposed voltage reference point belonging to the ac input vectorial system .
7Electricity
the present invention exploits a visual rendering of heart sounds and models the morphological variations of audio envelopes through a constrained non - rigid translation transform . similar heart sounds are then retrieved by recovering the corresponding alignment transform using a variant of shape - based dynamic time warping .
0Human Necessities
hydrazides of the formula or n -- ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 conhnh . sub . 2 ). sub . 3 . sub . 2 n -- r -- n -- ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 conhnh 2 ) 2 are good latent curing agents for epoxy resin , in the formula r is divalent hydrocarbon residue having 2 - 24 carbon atoms . the curing agents are useful in formulating novel storable one - package , heat - curable epoxy resin - based compositions .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a device for protecting a gutter having a rear wall , front wall and a bottom wall , the walls defining a trough there between , the device comprising a guard member having generally planar central portion with one side thereof having an inverted u - shaped configuration designed to fit over an upper marginal edge of the rear wall of the gutter while at the other side , there is provided an overflow wall . the guard and gutter are attached directly to a supporting structure by means of screws or other mechanical fastening devices .
4Fixed Constructions
a structure generates electromagnetic radiation having at least one wavelength selected for activating a photo - sensitive substance that is applied to a tissue to be treated . the structure is particularly useful for photo - dynamic therapy applications . the structure includes a body of material , such as a polymer filament , band , or substrate , that contains a gain medium . the gain medium in turn contains a substance for generating a stimulated emission that includes the at least one wavelength when excited by a pump wavelength , and a plurality of scattering sites for scattering the stimulated emission to provide a narrow band emission at the at least one selected wavelength . the narrow band emission in turn activates the photo - sensitive therapeutic substance .
6Physics
a system and method for resolving a service request is described . the method including receiving a service request including information describing select attributes of the current condition of a software application initiated by a user , and sending a service request response describing at least one reason for the current condition of the software application .
6Physics
the present invention relates to an apparatus to prevent malfunctions or sorting errors when supplying coins to coin separation holes in a coin separator . the coin separator includes a coin carrier vessel with a coin supply control vessel that can successively supply a small quantity of coins , and an automatic coin release mechanism that causes the above coin carrier vessel to rotate in the reverse direction instantaneously to prevent malfunction and then rotate in the normal direction again resume normal coin separation operations . the automatic coin release mechanism operates in response to any coin that gets caught in the coin carrier vessel during the operation of coin separation that causes the operation to come to a stop .
6Physics
systems and methods for supporting a replacement heart valve are presented herein . a bioprosthesis may be stored in a storage container by suspending the bioprosthesis from a support structure . the volume of storage solution may be reduced by using a lid with a boss extending therefrom to displace some of the volume of the storage container . the support structure may rest on the base of the storage container . additionally , there may be a holder attached to the bioprosthesis above the support structure . the holder - bioprosthesis - support structure may be constrained between the lid and base of the storage container .
0Human Necessities
a magnetic encoder is disclosed that provides a uniform magnetic field which is time modulated at a carrier frequency and space modulated by a repetitive pattern of eddy - current conducting lands that move with variable motion . the time modulation is provided by driving an electrical coil in a resonant tank circuit . the space modulation provides areas of higher and lower magnetic field intensity which change in correspondence with the motion of the conducting lands . the intensity of the varying magnetic field is detected by a series connected pair of stationary coils that are positioned orthogonal to both the direction of the changing magnetic field and the direction of the motion of the conducting lands . the pair of stationary coils yield a differential electrical signal that is representative of the motion of the conducting lands .
6Physics
a method and apparatus to remove a defectively inserted weft thread includes preventing the severing of the weft thread from the ready supply of weft thread , releasing lengths of weft thread less than twice the width of the material from the ready supply of weft thread , blowing the released weft thread by pulsating blowing into the shed containing the defectively inserted weft thread , severing the newly inserted weft thread and the defectively inserted weft thread from the ready supply , and removing the weft thread from the shed by pulsating blowing of the weft thread .
3Textiles; Paper
in digital signal recording apparatus using i - nrzi modulation for recording , the need for intermittently reading or intermittently writing buffer storage is eliminated by using parallel - bit precoding to generate the channel words that are selected between for recording . the precoders perform preceding on an accelerated basis using ripple - through integration of the alternate successive bits used to form each channel word . two precoders generate - parallel - bit channel words at a channel word rate slower by a factor of than the rate of a system clock for the i - nrzi modulation . this leaves additional time during each channel word interval to carry out a decision procedure , which determines which of the channel words generated by the two precoders is to be selected for recording . there is also sufficient additional time for completing a subsequent updating procedure , in which preceding information stored in the precoder that did not generate the selected channel word is altered , to conform to precoding information stored in the precoder that did generate the selected channel word . the parallel - bit channel words from the precoders are converted to serial - bit format for recording with a bit rate equal to that of the system clock . the parallel - bit channel words from the precoders are converted to serial - bit format with an effective bit rate that is substantially higher than that of the system clock , to provide signal for timely implementing the decision and updating procedures .
6Physics
s - n - butyl - n , n - diisopropyl thiocarbamate which has the structural formula ## str1 ## which is useful as a selective herbicide in sugarbeets , carrots and cabbage .
0Human Necessities
the device has an elongate net with an extended , open mouth . the net forms a channel - shaped volume in which floating debris from a swimming pool can be collected . a tubular frame member extends lengthwise across the mouth of the net , and floats are provided to support the net and the tubular frame member at the surface of the pool water , with the mouth of the net orientated to receive floating debris . in operation , the tubular frame member is connected to the return flow inlet of the swimming pool so as to receive a portion of the flow returning to the pool through the inlet . sprays on the tubular frame member are directed into the net . there is also an outlet for directing another portion of the return flow of water into the swimming pool so as to create a swirling flow of water in the pool which encourages floating debris to migrate about the pool to the net .
4Fixed Constructions
a material roll is transported to a roll changer by being arranged on a transport carriage . the material roll and transport carriage are placed on a transfer table which is moved into position between journal bearings of the roll changer . the transfer table is adapted to move the material roll transversely and along a longitudinal axis of the material roll and can pivot in a horizontal plane . an inclined position of the material roll , arranged on the transfer table , is determined by sensors . in this determined , axially aligned position , the material roll is axially aligned on the bearing journals . the roll size of the material is determined . an axially aligned position for roller support arms of a roll carrier of the roll changer is determined as a function of the determined roll size . an axially aligned position of the transfer table is determined as a function of the determined roll size and the determined inclined position of the material roll . the position of both ends of the sleeve of the material roll , upon insertion of the transfer table into the roll changer , is detected . the material roll is then inclined by a rotary drive which is arranged on the transfer table .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a vehicle electronic key system includes a control device mounted on a vehicle and an electronic key for transmitting a response signal in response to reception of a request signal from the control device . the control device includes means for outputting a request signal to the electronic key in response to the on operation of a main switch of the vehicle , means for detecting a response signal from the electronic key , and means for performing an alarm output when no response signal is detected in spite of the output of the request signal .
6Physics
a method and system for applying user - specified finishing options to a printed output document . a finishing window is displayed showing a document mimic in the finishing window , and displaying finishing tool selection regions in the finishing window which enable the user to activate selective finishing tools . finishing location identifiers are displayed on portions of the document mimic , each displayed location identifier being associated with the currently activated finishing tool , and each displayed location identifier identifying a region of the printed output document by its location on the document mimic . wysiwyg representations of user - selected finishing tool operations are performed in the portion of the document mimic identified by the selected finishing location identifier . the wysiwyg operations include , but are not limited to , stapling , hole - punching , v - folding , c - folding , z - folding , and binding . also included are wysiwyg operations for undoing each of the aforementioned operations .
6Physics
method and water submerged device for generating a force under water . the device includes a low pressure recipient configured to contain a volume of a first fluid at a low pressure volume , an inlet connected to the low pressure recipient and configured to exchange a second fluid with an external enclosure , and a valve connected to the external enclosure and the inlet and configured to separate a pressure source in the external enclosure from the low pressure recipient . when the valve is open , such that there is a flow communication between the external enclosure and the low pressure recipient , a pressure imbalance occurs in the external enclosure which generates the force and the second fluid from the external enclosure enters the low pressure recipient and compresses the first fluid .
4Fixed Constructions
a reformer tube processing and filling system is provided for ensuring uniformity of reformer tube flow rates and reactivity . the disclosed invention provides a system for detecting and removing tube obstructions , as well as an automated process for verifying the flow rate for each tube and identifying tubes with abnormal flow rates to remove a source of human error and conserve labor costs . an automated tube filling system provides a calibrated fill mechanism coordinated with a calibrated loading rope withdrawal mechanism to ensure loading consistency . a lack of vibrating parts ensures a low dust count , and what little dust is present is removed via a built - in vacuum outlet in the loader .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an air mattress is formed with a deep pocket adjacent one end portion for storing and concealing various items such as glasses , wallets , flashlights and the like . an inflatable pillow or similar cover member is tethered at one end to the mattress with a flexible hinge and connected to the mattress at its other end with a releasable connection which positions and holds the pillow over the storage pocket so as to cover and conceal the storage pocket .
0Human Necessities
a method is provided for diagnosing a fault in a selective catalytic reduction system having an electric driven transportation device that provide a mass flow of a diesel exhaust fluid into the selective catalytic reduction system . the method includes , but is not limited to applying an electric signal to the transportation device for establishing the mass flow , monitoring a parameter value of the electric signal , monitoring the mass flow provided into the selective catalytic reduction system caused by the transportation device when it is driven with the signal , determining , for the monitored mass flow , the difference between the corresponding parameter value , and a corresponding parameter value stored in a data map .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a saw blade connector for a hand tool is provided . the saw blade connector includes a shaft having a first end adapted to be releasably attached to a hand tool , and a lock mechanism . the lock mechanism is operatively coupled to the shaft for reciprocating movement between a locked position , where at least a portion of the lock mechanism engages a saw blade when the saw blade is coupled to the saw blade connector , and an unlocked position .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a portable storage apparatus is provided for use in connection with foldable camping trailers . the apparatus is suitable for mounting in an eye level or overhead position between a counter top and the ceiling of the trailer and can be adapted to conform to various trailer dimensions . the apparatus can be removed from the eye level or overhead position for use in portable applications or for positioning on any suitable surface .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an x - ray detector is formed with a geometry in the form of a spherical polygon , including an entrance window , a grid and an anode . the spherical polygonal entrance window and the grid form a spherical polygonal drift region between them . the electric field in this region is radial and eliminates parallax broadening . a spherical polygonal amplification region between a resistive anode on an insulating support and the grid allows very high gas amplification and good protection against spark discharges . a readout electrode on the back side of the anode insulator detects induced charges and protects the readout electronics against sparks .
6Physics
a high frequency radio transceiver able to communicate on at least a first high frequency and a second high frequency , wherein said first high frequency is dedicated to a first telecommunication net and said second high frequency is dedicated to a second telecommunication net .
7Electricity
an apparatus for inducing relaxation or sleep in infants including a base , a platform mounted on the base such that the platform is movable with at least three degrees of freedom of motion relative to the base , a child retainer provided on the platform , a device for moving the platform in the at least three degrees of freedom of motion and a driving source for driving the device for moving the platform in the at least three degrees of freedom of motion .
0Human Necessities
a thin film electroluminescent device which emits a luminescence in response to the application of an electric field , and comprises zns as a host material and a rare earth element providing luminescent centers .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the invention concerns packaging of products on sale outlets . it concerns a feed roll for heat sealing package tubing reel , comprising a body provided with , in particular : means supporting at least one reel of package tubing ; an outlet head for the tubing including : at least an outlet window for the tubing , means for cutting the tubing , means for welding the tubing , means guiding the tubing between the reel and the outlet head . the invention is useful for supplying and welding a heat sealing tubing in a fish market .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the present disclosure provides for systems , devices , and methods which address needs of seniors , disabled persons , or any other similar users , at a stage in life when they can still live independently while benefiting from monitored care . embodiments described herein enable a higher level of connectivity without requiring the member to be technologically savvy , and provides a simple mechanism for personalized emergency support . embodiments utilize at least one personal communication device which may allow for remote interactions with medical and concierge personnel in a monitoring center or other emergency contacts , in order to fulfill requests for everyday needs , ranging from providing directions to a locations , to health alerts based on health and status measurements collected electronically and remotely .
0Human Necessities
novel polys are prepared by the aromatic nucleophilic displacement reaction of novel di monomers with activated aromatic dihalides or activated aromatic dinitro compounds . the polymerizations are carried out in polar aprotic solvents such as n - methyl - 2 - pyrrolidinone or n , n - dimethylacetamide using alkali metal bases such as potassium carbonate at elevated temperatures under nitrogen . the di monomers are synthesized by reacting phenyl - 4 - hydroxybenzoate with bisarylenes in diphenylsulfone . moderate molecular weight pnabis of new chemical structures were prepared that exhibit a favorable combination of physical and mechanical properties . the use of the novel dis permits a more economical and easier way to prepare pnabis than previous routes .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a cmos image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same improves signal efficiency by reducing a dark signal , and includes a substrate having a first conductive type comprising an image area and a circuit area , a sti isolation layer in the substrate for electrical isolation within the circuit area , and a field oxide in the substrate for electrical isolation within the image area .
7Electricity
a kit for forming a hollow block assembly to be used to construct a wall , the kit consisting of two face panels and a plurality of fasteners , each face panel comprising a plurality of spaced apart flanges extending perpendicularly from and attached to each panel so that a hollow block structure is assembled when the flanges of the face panels are connected together , directly or indirectly , by the fasteners .
4Fixed Constructions
this invention relates to a process for stabilizing heavy metals in ash . the steps of the process include : preparing an aqueous slurry of ash and water ; decreasing the ph of the aqueous slurry to less than about 5 . 0 in the presence of an iron salt ; treating the aqueous slurry with an organo sulfur containing compound , an alkaline extract of peat moss , and an alkaline earth metal containing compound . heavy metals in ash treated by this process will not leach into the environment .
0Human Necessities
a method for obtaining neutral compounds from black - liquor soaps , tall oil and tall oil by - products is disclosed . the method includes the steps of : dehydrating black liquor soaps , neutralized tall oil , or neutralized tall oil by - products to form a dehydrated current ; distilling the dehydrated current in a distillation column ; collecting an essentially soap free distillate ; and collecting an essentially neutral compound free residue . also disclosed is a method for obtaining a sterol concentrate from black - liquor soap solutions , neutralized tall oil , or neutralized tall oil by - products . in this method , a distillation operation is repeated until a current of sterols with the desired purity is obtained . the method yields a sterol concentrate with a level of purity over 96 %. in another version of the method , a high purity sterol cocentrate is achieved by vacuum fractionation
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing solvent at a predetermined flow rate into a painting apparatus to push paint from the painting apparatus at the required flow rate to maintain the paint spray operation until the end of the paint spray cycle and prior to the start of a color change process .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
methods and apparatus for supplying power for use in metering electrical energy over a wide range of voltages with a single meter are disclosed . the wide ranging meter includes a processing unit for processing divided input voltage and a current component in order to determine electrical energy metering values . the processing unit is operable in response to supply voltages . a power supply , connected to receive the undivided voltage component , generates the supply voltages over the wide dynamic range . it is especially preferred for the power supply to include a transformer having first , second and third windings , wherein the undivided voltage component is provided to the first winding and wherein the second winding defines the output of the power supply . a switching member is connected to the first winding for permitting and preventing the flow of current in response to a control signal . a control member generates the control signal in response to the output of the power supply . it is also preferred for the control signal to disable the witch member . it is further preferred for the power supply to include a voltage blocking clamp , connected to the transformer for blocking the voltage applied to the transformer . it is still further preferred for an oscillator to be used to generate an oscillating signal for switching the switching member on and off so that the switching member is provided a substantially constant off time .
7Electricity
the disclosure relates to a clamping connection for pipes made of polymer material or made of composite materials , containing a connection piece , which has a supporting sleeve for the sliding on of a pipe to be connected and which is bounded at one end by a stop collar , wherein a sealing element is arranged on the supporting sleeve , wherein the clamping connection also comprises a clamping sleeve , which is captively connected to the stop collar of the connection piece before the pipe installation , wherein a pipe inserted onto the supporting sleeve is clamped by sliding the clamping sleeve over the pipe in a direction opposite to the insertion direction of the pipe .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a hand - held communication device including a display . a plurality of communication incidents of the communication device is logged . a recent - communication - incident log is determined , which includes information regarding the most recent communication incidents . a most - frequent - communication - incident log is determined , which includes information regarding the sender or receiver of the most - frequent communication incidents . a combined - communication log is generated , which includes a portion of items relating to the recent - communication - incident log and a portion of items relating to the most - frequent - communication - incident log . a first or second number of items of the combined - communication log corresponds to the first n items of the recent - communication - incident log , and a second or first number of items of the combined - communication log corresponds to the first m items of the most - frequent - communication - incident log . the combined - communication log is displayed on the display , enabling a user of the communication device to select an item from the combined - communication log to initiate a communication .
7Electricity
disclosed is a liquid crystal display and a method for driving the same . in the method , the data voltage representing image signals are applied to a plurality of pixels arranged in columns and rows , and the polarity of the data voltage for common voltage inverts the pixel groups comprised of two or more pixels . the inventive lcd includes a substrate , a plurality of gate lines formed on the substrate , a plurality of data lines insulated from and intersecting the gate lines , and a plurality pixels formed corresponding to respective regions defined by the data lines and gate lines . common voltage is applied to the plurality of pixels , and the polarity of the data voltage for the common voltage inverts in units of pixel groups comprised of two or more pixels .
6Physics
a motor control system is provided for field - oriented control of an electric motor for driving a vehicle . the motor control system includes a current setpoint creator , which is designed to receive a torque setpoint as an input signal and to output a torque - creating current setpoint and at least one field - creating current setpoint as output signals in order to control the electric motor in a field - oriented manner . an exceptional situation detection device detects a present torque setpoint , calculates a change based on the present torque setpoint and an earlier torque setpoint , and detects an exceptional situation if the magnitude of the change exceeds a specified threshold value . the motor control system is designed to adapt the torque - creating current setpoint based on the present torque setpoint when the exceptional situation is detected , thereby bypassing the current setpoint creator .
7Electricity
an electrode assembly for use in electrowinning includes a cathode in the form of a plate . the cathode has a pair of parallel vertical edges , and a horizontal bottom edge which runs between the vertical edges and defines respective corners therewith . an edge strip is mounted on each of the vertical edges as well as on the bottom edge . the bottom edge strip has an end at either corner , and each end of the bottom edge strip is in abutment with the lower end of the adjoining vertical edge strip . a corner protector is located at each corner and has a vertical channel which receives the lower end of the respective vertical edge strip , a horizontal channel which receives the respective end of the bottom edge strip , and a cutout which receives the cathode .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy