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a system for controlling the firing of a paint ball gun includes an electromechanical device that produces linear motion interactive with the conventional trigger of the gun . electronic circuitry produces pulses that activate the emd . the pulses are based upon control signals produced by either the timing of paint balls entering the firing chamber of the gun or the detection of the presence of a single paint ball within the chamber . a manually operated electrical switch trigger activates the electronic circuitry . an adjustably predetermined number of paint balls will fire based upon each depression of the electrical switch trigger while minimizing the chopping of paint balls in the firing chamber .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
sensing vehicle speed is disclosed . a speed sensor is self powered . the speed sensor measures a speed data of multiple vehicles with one doppler pulse . a sample is taken of speed sensor data from the speed sensor . the sample of speed sensor data is processed to calculate speed . the calculated speed is wirelessly transmitted to a server .
6Physics
a method of converting an analog signal to a digital signal includes comparing an input current to one or more reference currents to generate the desired digital signal . an analog - to - digital converter includes a plurality of current comparators ; and a plurality of current references providing reference currents to the comparators .
7Electricity
an adjusting device for adjusting the wear of the friction surface on the brake lining and brake disc of a pneumatic disc brake having a clamping device that is actuated by a rotary lever is provided . the device preferably can be inserted into a rotary spindle of the disc brake . an anti - friction body is positioned on both axial sides of a drive element , with the one bodies being a ramp coupling with a freewheeling function . the ramp coupling has coupling bushes and clamping balls , and the coupling bush on the driven side being supported on a spring sleeve . a conical seat is configured between the coupling bush and the sprung sleeve cooperates with the ramp coupling to preclude locking of the coupling bushes .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a baby carriage includes a frame and a seat mounted onto the frame . the frame includes a support rack and a pair of handle sets coupled on the support rack . the handle sets have respectively an elevation set and a folding set connected through a flexible member . the elevation set can adjust the height of a handgrip located at the upper end of the handle set . the folding set has an elastic pin and is inserted into the support rack . through a driving member located on the upper end of the handle set , the latching state between elastic pin and the support rack can be released to rapidly fold and retract the frame . usability is therefore improved and the folded size can also be reduced .
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an arrow tip for use in bowfishing has helical faces . the arrow tip may be attached to an arrow adapter containing barbs , which may be released by partially releasing the arrow tip . the helical faces tend to cause the arrow tip to rotate in accordance with the direction of its threaded attachment point , helping to ensure that the arrow tip is securely attached to the arrow adapter .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
systems and methods for automatically controlling “ scroll - on output ” operations of a computing device . the methods involve : adding first display content to a display ; receiving a first user input for scrolling back fdc ; determining if the soo operations are enabled in response to the reception of fui ; and automatically disabling the soo operations if it is determined that the soo operations are enabled . the methods also involve : receiving a second user input for scrolling forward the fdc ; determining if the soo operations are enabled in response to the reception of sui ; and automatically enabling the soo operations if it is determined that the soo operations are disabled .
6Physics
an entry control apparatus is provided . the apparatus includes a pair of spaced barriers forming a pathway therebetween . the barriers are positioned adjacent a doorway to control ingress into and egress from a building or the like . an arm is pivotally mounted and extends across the pathway and permits free movement of people in one direction and selectively restricts movement in the other direction . a motion sensor is provided and a motion control system is associated with the sensor . the sensor and motion control system cooperate to selectively allow the arms to move to a normally open position for normal traffic in an approved direction . in the event a person approaches the apparatus , as if to exit , or move in the wrong direction through the pathway , the sensor detects the movement and effects operation of the motion control system that locks the arm against movement to prevent movement through the passageway . an alarm system can be provided to alert personnel that an unauthorized movement through the pathway may be underway .
4Fixed Constructions
a system for the coexistence between a plurality of wireless communication modules sharing a single antenna is provided , including an antenna , first and second transceiving paths , and first and second wireless communications modules . the first transceiving path is coupled to the antenna . the second transceiving path is coupled to the first transceiving path . the first wireless communications module is coupled to the first transceiving path and transmits or receives a plurality of first wireless signals . the second wireless communications module is coupled to the second transceiving path and transmits or receives a plurality of second wireless signals , wherein signal strengths of the second wireless signals passing through the second transceiving path are attenuated by a certain level , and the attenuated second wireless signals are added to the first wireless signals when passing through the first transceiving path .
7Electricity
a directional boring device is provided for attachment to a carrier having a power source for providing a first power supply to the boring device for moving the device and a second power supply for operating the device . the boring device includes an attachment frame , and a selectively attachable first coupler for coupling the attachment frame to the first power supply to permit movement of the device . a drill tool assembly is provided that includes a drill head , a drill stem attachable to the drill head , a drill bit attachable to the drill stem and a drill assembly power transmission . the drill assembly power transmission imparts rotational and axial movement to the drill tool assembly whereby the drill assembly transmission is capable of moving the drill head and drill stem in a path generally parallel to the plane on which the carrier rests . a selectively attachable second coupler is provided for coupling the second power supply to the drill assembly power transmission for permitting the carrier power source to supply power to the drill assembly power transmission to operate the drill tool assembly .
4Fixed Constructions
an apparatus for testing the accuracy of a timepiece comprising a television camera for converting the time displayed into an electrical signal , a means for converting the electrical signal into a digital signal , and a processing means for storing the digital signal and comparing the digital signal to a signal corresponding to a time standard . in operation , the time displayed on the timepiece is compared to the time standard at two different times and the difference between the time standard and the time displayed of the two measurements is compared .
6Physics
a trenched field effect transistor is provided that includes a semiconductor substrate , a trench extending a predetermined depth into the semiconductor substrate , a pair of doped source junctions , positioned on opposite sides of the trench , a doped heavy body positioned adjacent each source junction on the opposite side of the source junction from the trench , the deepest portion of the heavy body extending less deeply into said semiconductor substrate than the predetermined depth of the trench , and a doped well surrounding the heavy body beneath the heavy body .
7Electricity
a spill - proof pour spout for transferring fluid from a container to a vessel comprising a base having an inner sleeve extending outwardly therefrom , a conduit member located in the inner sleeve , and an outer sleeve slidingly engaging the inner sleeve . the conduit member has a fluid tube , and air tube and an end cap . the outer sleeve is in a first closed position wherein the outer sleeve contacts the end cap preventing fluid flow from the pour spout . the pour spout can only be opened by rotating the outer sleeve to a first or second indexing position . by rotating the outer sleeve either clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the inner sleeve , the outer sleeve is adapted to be slid to a first open position permitting fluid to flow at a first flow rate through the fluid tube and out of the pour spout . by further rotating the outer sleeve either clockwise or counterclockwise , the outer sleeve is adapted to be slid to a second open position permitting fluid to flow at a second flow rate through the fluid tube at a second flow rate and out of the pour spout .
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a high gain , steerable phased array antenna includes multiple oblong slots . for each of the oblong and preferably rectangular slots , an electrical microstrip feed line is disposed within a parallel plane to the slot , and extends in the short dimension of the slot across the center of its long dimension . the microstrip feed lines and corresponding oblong slots form magnetically coupled lc resonance elements . a main feed line couples with the microstrip feed lines . delay circuitry is used to electronically steer the antenna by selectively changing signal phases on the microstrip feed lines . one or more processors operating based on program code continuously or periodically determine a preferred signal direction and control the delay circuitry to steer the antenna in the preferred direction . the preferred signal direction is determined based on a directional throughput determination .
7Electricity
a fluid mass flow controller , particularly adapted for controlling mass flow rates of toxic and reactive gases used in semiconductor device fabrication , includes a control circuit connected to pressure sensors for sensing the differential pressure across a flow restrictor in the mass flow controller for controlling a valve to control the fluid mass flow rate to a setpoint . the control circuit compares the differential pressure with the downstream pressure at a measured temperature with a data set of a gas passing through the flow controller for a range of differential pressures and downstream pressures and adjusts the flow control rate accordingly . the flow controller is mechanically uncomplicated including a two part body for supporting the pressure sensors , a remotely controllable flow control valve and the flow restrictor . the flow restrictor may comprise an orifice or nozzle but preferably comprises a sintered metal plug having a predetermined porosity for the expected materials and flow conditions to which the flow controller will be exposed . process gases to be controlled by the flow controller are tested to provide data sets of mass flow rates at selected temperatures for a range of differential pressures across a flow restrictor and a range of downstream pressures .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a privacy - preserving decentralized computer - implemented system and method for securely aggregating an individual &# 39 ; s personal data by extracting , redacting , normalizing , and linking data from a plurality of the individual &# 39 ; s personal accounts and services .
7Electricity
the present invention discloses a data transmission method for transmitting real - time data from a server to plural terminals via a network having plural local area networks connected to a wide area network . the method includes the steps of grouping plural terminals connected to a same switching hub into a single terminal group , generating a table indicating a rank and an address of each terminal in the terminal group , and transferring the real - time data from a first terminal to a second terminal that is one rank lower than the first terminal in accordance with the ranks indicated in the table .
7Electricity
reception coupling unit of a hose and drogue device of a tanker aircraft with the probe of a receiver aircraft for in - flight refueling , including , respectively , first and second cooperating latching devices that can be positioned in one or more latching states in a refueling operation , in which the reception coupling unit includes at least a detector of the latching states and at least a first indication device and / or a second indication device for providing , respectively , to the pilot of the receiver aircraft and / or to the crew of the tanker aircraft indications that the cooperating latching devices are positioned in one or more of the latching states , the detector being operatively connected , respectively , to a first indication device and / or to a second indication device .
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a system for degating a packaged semiconductor device that includes a tape substrate includes a first element and a second element . the first element of the system is positionable adjacent to a first major surface of the packaged semiconductor device and includes a receptacle for receiving a portion of a gate of the packaged semiconductor device . a second element of the degating system is positionable adjacent to a second major surface of the packaged semiconductor device and includes a degating element alignable with the gate . the degating element is extendable through the gate to force a portion of the gate and a sprue therein into the receptacle of the first element .
7Electricity
an object of the present invention is to provide a lowcost semiconductor substrate made of an aluminum - silicon carbide composite material that has excellent thermal performance and that is capable of maintaining high dimensional accuracy and stability when practically used while coping with the flow of rapid diversification of a practical shape . another object is to provide a package that can mount a semiconductor element that uses the substrate , and provide a semiconductor device that uses the substrate . in an aluminum - silicon carbide semiconductor substrate whose first component is a metal chiefly composed of aluminum and whose second component is silicon carbide , the second component is compositionally 5 to 60 % by weight of the whole and the remainder is the first component , and a warp in the direction of its main surface is 3 μm / mm or less .
7Electricity
luminaires are disclosed that include refractive and / or reflective structures that can provide or distribute lighting for a given area with high uniformity and efficiency . the structures can be used to distribute light from one or more light sources for lighting target areas with a desired light distribution . the lighting structures can be included in light strips or luminaires . such luminaire can be utilized in place of fluorescent lights and can facilitate quick and easy retrofit for previous fluorescent lighting applications . the disclosed techniques and systems can be particularly useful when employing one or more leds as light sources .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a reflective optics system that preferably requires the presence of both convex and a concave mirrors that have beam reflecting surfaces , the application of which achieves focusing of a beam of electromagnetic radiation onto a sample , , with minimized effects on a polarization state of an input beam state of polarization based on adjusted angles of incidence and reflections from the various mirrors involved .
6Physics
the present invention provides methods and compositions for the prophylaxis of blood cell disorders such as neutropenia , thrombocytopenia , lymphocytopenia , and anaemia . the invention provides methods wherein compositions comprising at least one cytokinin compound are administered either therapeutically or prophylactically . the invention further has utility in methods of dna repair .
0Human Necessities
a prescribed prestressing process is employed to construct precast concrete beams and girders . the process is utilized where an early concrete strength is too low for transfer of the full pre - tensioning force on a daily schedule to avert an otherwise serious and costly production delay . the process described provides the producer a reliable way of making beams and girders that are prestressed to take advantage of the higher concrete strength characteristics . the consequent economic advantage of higher structural capacity beams and girders is thereby realized . additionally , beam or girder camber is controlled by the process , fostering production of a superior quality product .
4Fixed Constructions
a composite structure comprises stacked sets of laminated fiber reinforced resin plies and metal sheets . edges of the resin plies and metal sheets are interleaved to form a composite - to - metal joint connecting the resin plies with the metal sheets .
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this invention is a new solid polymer ionically - conducting electrolyte material or composition in which the mobile ions include , but are not limited to the lithium ion . spes of this invention are formed from the combination of three component materials comprising : an ionic liquid as defined herein , a lithium salt and a polyalkene oxide or polyether material . the invention is useable with numerous types of electrochemical devices , especially rechargeable batteries .
7Electricity
the present invention is directed to an adhesive composition comprising a crosslinkable acrylic copolymer , a multi - functionalized crosslinkable oligomer and a photoinitiator wherein the composition exhibits excellent wet out characteristics as reflected in a tan delta value of at least 0 . 5 , preferably greater than 0 . 5 , more preferable greater than 0 . 8 as measured at 20 ° c . resulting from a first curing stage , and improved stiffness and temperature resistance as reflected in a storage elastic modulus of at least 300 , 000 pa at 20 ° c . and a shear adhesion failure temperature of at least 425 ° f . at 1 kg / in 2 , respectively , which result from a second sequential curing stage .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
deadblow hammers capable of minimizing or eliminating recoils when the hammers impact their targets are discussed which have easy access anti - recoil chambers and which have open sockets for receiving handles that extend the length of the hammerhead body . these hammers incorporate filler materials , which function to negate the effects of the hammer recoils , with improved filling port for filling the filler materials . golf clubs with anti - recoil chamber and insert elements are also discussed .
0Human Necessities
the &# 34 ; master archer target &# 34 ; is a 3 - dimensional high impact plastic archery target with multiple open bulls - eyes of various sizes to provide a challenge from amateur to expert . by providing multiple bull - eyes , it prevents arrow damage by allowing adequate separation of arrows for each shot and forces the archer to improve their accuracy .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a method to produce a fabric reinforced hose product in which the reinforcing fabric therein has a stabilizing yarn therein extending in the longitudinal direction of the hose which is broken when the produced hose member has been flexed in the longitudinal direction .
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a switching regulator that has first , second , third and fourth terminals , a first power transistor disposed between the first terminal and a first node , a second power transistor disposed between the first node and a second node , a filter including a capacitor and an inductor , and a controller . the first power transistor is partitioned into a plurality of individually - addressable first transistor segments . the second node couples the second and fourth terminals . the second power transistor is partitioned into a plurality of individually - addressable second transistor segments . the inductor is disposed between the first node and the third terminal , and the capacitor is disposed between the third and fourth terminals . the controller is operable in a plurality of modes including a normal mode in which the controller opens and closes all of the first transistor segments and all of the second transistor segments , and a test mode in which the controller opens and closes less than all of the first transistor segments and all of the second transistor segments .
6Physics
a sectional liquid dispensing container that includes a finger actuated pump assembly which extends a dip tube near the bottom of a container . the container has three individual components to form the complete assembly . the upper section of container has been designed to contain a tamper evident closure member ; mold incorporated at its lower most edge . the lower section ; containing a closure member mold incorporated onto its top edge , is designed to snap fit into upper section of container . the lower section is approximately one third the height of container or less . the lid cover snaps onto the bottom surface of the lower section , using the tamper evident closure member . the usage of these closures provide frangible edges for easy removal of locking tear bands ; which allow for separation of components , while also providing evidence of any product tampering . when finger pump assembly fails to dispense the remaining liquids in the container ; the bottom half of container is then detached to access liquids . the upper half of container and pump assembly can then be discarded . a lid cover is provided to protect remaining liquids from contamination and excess drying . the lid cover is designed to snap - fit onto the bottom edge and underneath the containers lower section . the present design provides for dual dispensing from one container when upper section has been modified into a separate enclosure . the usage of dual finger actuated pumps may be used . the sectional container allows consumers to regain usage of those liquids or creams otherwise lost .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a file management method according to the present invention is based upon a file management method of making a file from a client to a storage device redundant by a certain redundant number and storing the file in the storage device , and the file management method according to the present invention includes a first step of accepting an additional file from the client to the storage device , a second step of comparing capacity of the additional file and unused physical capacity of the storage device and a third step of changing the redundant number of the already stored file , increasing the unused physical capacity and storing the additional file in the storage device when the capacity of the additional file is larger than the unused physical capacity .
6Physics
an apparatus and method for charging a melting furnace having a charging opening in its sidewall , in which a closed housing contains a vibrating pan having an intergal discharge chute adapted to extend into the charging opening in the furnace sidewall ; and a truck - mounted carriage for moving the charging apparatus into the charging opening of the furnace and removing the apparatus to a position remote therefrom . a method for feeding the furnace over a predefined area , and continuously feeding the furnace during all phrases of operation , including slagging and tapping , is also disclosed .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
flowmeter comprising at least two ultrasonic transducers that are mounted on a container which is penetrated by a medium in a certain direction of flow . the ultrasonic transducers alternately transmit and receive ultrasonic test signals in the direction of flow and counter to the direction of flow . the flowmeter further comprises a control / evaluation unit which determines and / or monitors the volume flow of the medium inside the container based on the difference in the travel time of the ultrasonic test signals propagating in the direction of flow and counter to the direction of flow . the ultrasonic transducers are configured such that they transmit and receive ultrasonic test signals or sound fields having a large aperture angle or a great beam expansion .
6Physics
the invention provides an optical laminate comprising an optically transparent base and a silica particle - containing antiglare layer , wherein the silica particles have a dielectric constant of less than 4 . 0 , which optical laminate is provided with excellent optical characteristics and with suitable aggregation of silica particles even when silica particles are present in the antiglare layer .
6Physics
a lens assembly comprises sequentially from an object side to an image side along an optical axis a first lens , a second lens , a stop , a third lens , a fourth lens and a fifth lens . the first lens is a biconvex lens with positive refractive power . the second lens is a meniscus lens with negative refractive power and the convex surface of second lens faces the object side . the third lens is a meniscus lens with negative refractive power and the convex surface of third lens faces the object side . the fourth lens is a meniscus lens with positive refractive power and the concave surface of fourth lens faces the object side . the fifth lens is a biconcave lens with negative refractive power . the lens assembly satisfies the following condition : 1 . 10 & lt ; d l1 / d st & lt ; 10 . 90 , wherein d l1 is an effective diameter of the first lens and d st is an effective diameter of the stop .
6Physics
the present invention relates to a new method and apparatus for improvement of high frequency reconstruction techniques using frequency translation or folding or a combination thereof . the proposed invention is applicable to audio source coding systems , and offers significantly reduced computational complexity . this is accomplished by means of frequency translation or folding in the subband domain , preferably integrated with spectral envelope adjustment in the same domain . the concept of dissonance guard - band filtering is further presented . the proposed invention offers a low - complexity , intermediate quality hfr method useful in speech and natural audio coding applications .
6Physics
this invention relates to a method of reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a prediabetic or type 2 diabetes patient population . the method comprises administering an effective dosage of a long acting insulin , preferably insulin glargine , to a prediabetic or type 2 diabetes patient .
0Human Necessities
this invention relates to a method for treating skin damage , comprising the step of administration of a pharmaceutical or dermatological composition of basic milk factors to the area of the skin of a subject in need of such treatment . the invention further relates to a method for cosmetically treating the aged appearance of skin . the skin damage may be the result of normal biological ageing , environmental factors , dermatological disorders , medical treatments , surgical treatments and / or medical conditions . the aged appearance of skin may be attributed to wrinkles , blemishes , sagging , hyperpigmentation , changes to skin thickness and / or a rough appearance . in a preferred embodiment , the subject in need of such treatment requires the enhancement of the youthful appearance of their skin . the invention further relates to compositions for the treated of these conditions .
0Human Necessities
a powered hand tool is adapted to use a variety of interchangeable rotary tools to assist in outdoor activities . either of two basic tool designs can be utilized for activities including garden tilling , brushing and cleaning , auguring or post hole digging , and auto finishing and polishing . in one embodiment , an adjustable shroud is utilized along with a tiller construction to change the viewing angle of the working tiller tines to facilitate use by operators of different heights , including a kneeling position . the ability to utilize tow torque and low speed assists in avoiding accidental damage to underground wires and , if encountered , the reversibility of the drive assists in untangling the wires .
0Human Necessities
a screw 12 for an extruder 10 rotatably supported on the cylinder of the extruder and carrying roll - heated rubber material supplied from a hopper port 13 s provided at the rear part of the cylinder 11 , wherein the height of the portion of the flight portion 12 z of the screw 12 located below the hopper port 13 s is set lower than the height of the flight portion 12 a on the downstream side of the screw 12 , whereby the pulsation of extruded matter can be reduced while maintaining a high discharge rate .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the disclosure relates to a composition of matter comprising a blend of an ungelled modified cross - linking agent , certain water - dispersible non - gelled polymeric materials carrying a cationic charge and an acid solubilizer in certain stated proportions . the disclosure also relates to the use of these compositions of matter in the process of electrodepositing films on an electrically conductive surface which comprises passing an electric current between a cathode comprising said surface and an electrically conductive anode immersed in an aqueous dispersion of said composition .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an hdlc frame formation technique that calculates fields based on unscrambled data and combines unscrambled fields with scrambled data . decoding hdlc frames includes determining integrity of the scrambled data based on the unscrambled fields .
7Electricity
flaked additive composition for producing stock mixtures of polymers , containing magnesia , mgo , or hydrotalcite , calcium stearate , and n , n - bis - n - stearylamine , or equivalent compounds .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
methods having corresponding computer - readable media comprise : generating a authorization token , wherein the authorization token represents i ) one or more actions for a target computer , wherein the one or more actions require an authorization , ii ) one or more preconditions , wherein the preconditions must be true for the target computer to execute the one or more actions , and iii ) the authorization ; and providing the authorization token to a person , wherein the person does not have the authorization , and wherein the person provides the authorization token to the target computer .
6Physics
a recreational trailer has a central longitudinal bathroom at one end , with a refrigerator abutting a bathroom crosswall in the fixed central portion , and a kitchen counter at the other end of the fixed central portion . the bathroom has at least one door in one longitudinal wall , usually two opposed doors in its longitudinal walls . two slideout rooms provide space when expanded for two bedrooms adjacent the bathroom . doors attached to the longitudinal bathroom walls when closed meet slideout stub wall panels from the slideout room outer longitudinal walls providing bedroom privacy . when two bathroom doors are present , both are lockable to provide access to and privacy in the bathroom , which has shower , toilet and vanity . the slideout rooms extend along the bulk of the trailer and provide space for kitchen and dining room . the advantages are that the weight of bathroom , plumbing and tanks is along the central axis as is the weight of much of the kitchen , which makes road handling easier than when the weight is on one side and off center . the extra width also shortens trailer length reducing cost of material . the trailer can be towed or fifth wheel .
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an electro - chemical gas sensor for use in electron tubes comprising a crylline body of bao formed on a non - interacting substrate and at least two electrodes . the change in conductivity of the barium oxide upon exposure to tube gases may be used to determine the type and quantity of gases contaminating the electron emitter and estimate changes in the emitter &# 39 ; s work function or electron emission capability due to gas contamination .
6Physics
a semen container fitted with a specialized tip includes a substantially hollow body having a sealable first end adapted for the introduction of biological fluids such as semen and a second end having a nozzle molded thereto . the nozzle terminates in a removable tip that is anchored to the container by way of a tab such that after dispensing the biological liquid from the container the tip and the container may be disposed of simultaneously thereby reducing or eliminating the need to separately collect the removed tips from the ground .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a seaming mechanism for a machine of the type employed to secure a metallic head on a metallic drum by deforming and folding together adjacent , initially lapped , peripheral portions of the head and drum end ; such mechanism embodying a pair of seaming rolls positioned for sequential movement into working engagement with such peripheral portions of the head and drum end , and corresponding seaming roll supporting arm units -- actuated from a single , driven cam -- operative to impart such sequential movement to said seaming rolls .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an improved golf ball retrieval and positioning device . unlike other anti - bend golf products , the golf ball retrieval and positioning system of various embodiments of the present invention includes a golf ball positioning device and a golf ball retrieval device that also functions as a base for supporting a golf ball in a teeing position . the components of the present invention are modular and interface with an existing golf club through a hole that exists in the end of a golf club grip . as a result , the present invention provides an improved system for teeing and retrieving golf balls without having to bend over . the system is inexpensive , easily portable , and non - damaging to the golf club .
0Human Necessities
the present invention generally relates to containment and control of an oil spill caused by a damaged or broken riser in deepwater . more specifically , the present invention relates to a reusable unit that will contain oil spills to a specific location and will also allow oil to be harvested as it flows to the top of the unit while minimizing or even eliminating any environmental clean - up cost . the unit of the present invention is dropped over a damaged or broken riser in a closed positin , the unit is released and stabilized in sections until the surface is reached and the containment unit is completely erected .
4Fixed Constructions
a method of operating a psram includes selecting a bit on a word line of the psram , keeping the word line on for a first predetermined duration after selecting the bit , writing a data into the bit in response to a write command , and keeping the word line on for a second predetermined duration after the write command ends .
6Physics
a vehicle control apparatus and method that control a vehicle equipped with a driving source and an automatic transmission connected to the driving source are provided . the vehicle control apparatus and method increase a driving force by at least one of the increase in output from the driving source and the increase in a speed ratio of the automatic transmission , when the vehicle is traveling . the vehicle control apparatus and method detects a request for passing a lead vehicle , and performs a limit control when the request for passing the lead vehicle is detected . the limit control reduces a proportion of the driving force increased by the increase in the speed ratio of the automatic transmission to the driving force increased by the increase in the output from the driving source .
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this disclosure concerns a semiconductor memory device comprising memory cells including floating bodies and storing therein logic data ; bit lines and word lines connected to the memory cells ; sense amplifiers connected to the bit lines ; a refresh controller instructing a refresh operation for restoring deteriorated storage states of the memory cells ; and a refresh interval timer setting a refresh interval between one refresh operation and a next refresh operation to a first interval in a data read mode or a data write mode , and setting the refresh interval to a second interval longer than the first interval in a data retention mode , the data read mode being a mode in which the data stored in the selected memory cell is read to an outside of the device , the data write mode being a mode in which data from the outside is written to the selected memory cell .
6Physics
a low profile stent device consisting of a stent plus an optional covering is placed percutaneously into a blood vessel to provide vascular closure to a nearby large diameter arteriotomy site . a self - expanding stent device is mounted onto a balloon for postdilitation and is held in a small diameter configuration by an outer case . a balloon expandable stent device has hinge and strut features that provide it with crush resistance . the cone and sheath of the deliver catheter serves as a dilator and introducer sheath to assist in delivery . an attachable guidewire reduces profile by eliminating a guidewire lumen . a locator balloon placed through the large diameter arteriotomy introducer sheath assists positioning .
0Human Necessities
an improved compact apparatus for gas - liquid contact and separation by precipitation of solids therein , which essentially comprises a splash separating section , a solid - gas - liquid contact section and a solid depositing section formed in a single reaction vessel , in which gas is blown into the vessel through a gas disperser having a gas outlet opened below the liquid surface in said solid - gas - liquid contact section and caused to undergo contact with the phase of a suspension forcibly circulated from said solid depositing section formed below said solid - gas - liquid contact section , whereby the precipitated solids are prevented from depositing the inner surface of the vessel and other attendant members .
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disclosed is a gain - controllable wideband optical fiber amplifier for amplifying both c - band and l - band optical signals , which comprises : a first amplifying section configured to be pumped in at least one direction , amplify both c - band and l - band optical signals and output an amplified spontaneous emission ; an optical attenuator for attenuating the power of the spontaneous emission ; and a second amplifying section pumped by the attenuated spontaneous emission to secondarily amplify the amplified l - band optical signals .
7Electricity
a winding device for winding up a web - like material has a roll core , on which the web - like material is wound up into a material roll , and a web guiding roller , which guides the web - like material before or when the web - like material reaches the roll core or the material roll , and a pressing element , which presses the web - like material onto the roll core or the roll after the web - like material already rests on the roll core or the roll . the pressing element is movable in relation to the roll core , and is mounted at both ends in lever arms forming a lever arm pair . the lever arms are mounted so as to be rotatable , and so that the pressing element is pivotable around bearing points of the lever arms .
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an system , method , and non - transitory computer readable medium for managing traffic at a worksite . the system includes a traffic control signal , a wireless interface , a mast , a support base , a wireless control device , and a base station for communicating between the wireless interface and the wireless control device . the method involves receiving input from the wireless control device , generating a control signal got the traffic control signals . the non - transitory computer readable medium is encoded with codes for directing a processor to carry out the method .
7Electricity
novel pyridylthiomethyl substituted cephalosporin compounds having the formula ## str1 ## wherein r is 2 - pyridyl , 3 - pyridyl or 4 - pyridyl .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes feeding animals with probiotic microbes encapsulated in a mixture of xanthan gum and chitosan , or in gelatin , specifically pediococcus acidilactici and saccharomyces boulardii . such encapsulation protects the viability of the probiotic microbes against unfavorable temperatures . an exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes methods of using viable probiotics in therapy of birds and mammals infected with infectious diseases . probiotics acted as adjuvants in stimulating antibody reaction and stimulated a cellular immunity response . in particular , probiotics were shown to reduce the number of viable oocytes from fecal samples , stimulate antibody production , and stimulate of proliferation of splenocytes in chickens infected with elimeria . in addition , probiotics were shown to relieve symptoms of parvovirus infection in dogs .
0Human Necessities
an electronic apparatus includes a memory , first and second bus masters , a counting unit and a control unit . the first and second bus masters are capable of accessing the memory . the counting unit counts an amount of addresses reserved by the second bus master for accessing the memory . the control unit controls to avoid permitting a request made by the second bus master if a value counted by the counting unit becomes larger than a first threshold value , until the value counted by the counting unit becomes smaller than a second threshold value . the request made by the second bus master is used to reserve addresses of the memory , and the second threshold value is smaller than the first threshold value .
6Physics
a nursing bottle insert that stores a measured amount of powder . the insert resides inside the bottle along with a correspondingly measured amount of water for the sealed powder to mix with . the powder and the water are allowed to mix when desired by applying a force external to the bottle .
0Human Necessities
an implant is disclosed including an elongate threaded portion and a blade extending from the elongate threaded portion . the blade having a taper terminating at a point and a biasable cantilever formed in a central portion of said blade and with a free end that protrudes from at least one surfaces when the cantilever is unbiased .
0Human Necessities
a modular wheelchair assembly is adapted to be reconfigured between a fixed angle of tilt , a dynamically adjustable tilt - in - space configuration with the tilt axis being near the user &# 39 ; s knees and a dynamically adjustable tilt - in - space configuration with the tilt axis being near the user &# 39 ; s center of gravity . the reconfiguration is achieved by modifying a limited number of selectively removable components of the support assembly or the pivot assembly of the wheelchair .
0Human Necessities
an ion source for a mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a lens and mirror arrangement which focuses a laser beam onto the upper surface of a target substrate . the lens has an effective focal length ≦ 300 mm . the laser beam is directed onto the target substrate at an angle θ with respect to the perpendicular to the target substrate , wherein θ ≦ 3 °. one or more ion guides receive ions released from the target substrate and onwardly transmit the ions along an ion path which substantially bypasses the lens and mirror .
7Electricity
the present invention discloses a method for configuring and indicating physical random access channel parameter in a time division duplex system , suitable for the long term evolution , system , including : the same prach configuration set is stored in a base station and a terminal respectively ; when performing a prach configuration , the terminal inquires the prach configuration set according to configuration information to obtain a configuration parameter , and / or the terminal computes to obtain the configuration parameter according to a system parameter . set by using the method provided by the present invention , the prach configuration set can provide enough density types for various prach formats in order to meet the requirements of different system loads , and meanwhile can provide enough version types for each combination of format and density , decrease the processing load of the base station , and reduce the inter - cell interference .
7Electricity
an indoor / outdoor water filtering apparatus having a pump electrically connected to a power device supplied by an external power source or a rechargeable battery with a switch for user selection of a plurality of operating modes for filtering water in different environments , wherein a first mode electrically connects a first loop with a first pressure sensor cutting off power when water pressure exceeds an upper limit , a second mode cuts off power , and a third mode electrically connects a second loop with a second pressure sensor cutting off power when water pressure is lower than a lower limit .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a catalyst system for heterogeneous catalysis of organic compound conversion reactions is disclosed . the system includes a reaction product of a bf3 / alcohol catalyst complex and an activated metal oxide support for the catalyst complex . the reaction product includes an amount of the catalyst complex effective for catalyzing the conversion reaction .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a 1 . 4 - 1 . 6 mm diameter microendoscope is introduced into a duct leading to the submaxillary or parotid glands containing a concrement . the endoscope is adapted to contain a working channel , an image bundle , a light bundle and a wire , all structure fixedly spaced apart within the microendoscope . a laser fiber is inserted into the working channel to the concrement and the concrement is fragmented with a laser shock wave while flushing the fragments away through the working channel .
0Human Necessities
electron - optical systems are disclosed that are especially useful in mapping - projection electron microscopy and related uses . the systems achieve high magnification with excellent control of aberrations , and low magnification at wide optical fields with excellent control of aberrations .
7Electricity
the disclosure relates to a method for transferring batteries to a discharged state , a battery system , an inverter , a system for generating an ac voltage , a charging current source and a motor vehicle . the battery system includes a controllable inverter having parallel current branches and having series - connected power switches that are switchable by external control of the controllable inverter . the battery system further includes a controllable charging and disconnecting device having an interrupted current path and having a charging current source between the battery and the controllable inverter .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the present invention relates to novel peptides that are highly biologically and pharmacologically active as therapeutic agents for the treatment of numerous lung diseases or lung and / or bronchi related diseases , especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , cystic fibrosis , and bronchiolitis obliterans . the synthetic peptides according to the invention are derivatives of vasoactive intestinal peptide and show enhanced physical , pharmacological and biological / therapeutic properties compared to vip .
0Human Necessities
a microstrip hybrid ring coupler providing the same function as a convental magic tee in waveguide or a coaxial rat - race . the ring is comprised of four equal electrical length arcs between the input - output ports . the 180 ° phase shift is introduced in one of the four ring arcs by a tightly coupled parallel strip conductor which extends towards the interior of the ring and has an electrical length of λ / 4 where λ is the wavelength at the midband operating frequency of the coupler .
7Electricity
a system for use in transferring data packets across different clock domains using an input data register for receiving a block of data packets with the input data register and a plurality of interface registers located in the first clock domain for transferring a block of data packets from the input register to a second clock domain in response to a request signal with the system prioritizing the transfer of multiple data packets within the block of data packets by length in order to transfer the longer word packets first and the shorter word packets last with the shortest word packets within the block bundled together and simultaneously transferring across an asynchronous interface .
7Electricity
a method of forming a multiple level porous silicon substrate for semiconductor integrated circuits including anodizing non - porous silicon layers of a multi - layer silicon substrate to form multiple levels of porous silicon . at least one porous silicon layer is then oxidized to form an insulating layer and at least one other layer of porous silicon beneath the insulating layer is metallized to form a buried conductive layer . preferably the insulating layer and conductive layer are separated by an anodization barrier formed of non - porous silicon . by etching through the anodization barrier and subsequently forming a metallized conductive layer , a fully or partially insulated buried conductor may be fabricated under single crystal silicon .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a portion of cooling air for cooling the turbine section of a gas turbine engine is tapped and passed through a heat exchanger . the portion of the cooling air is cooled in the heat exchanger , and the heat taken out of the portion of the cooling air is utilized to generate electricity .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a wireless intercommunicating system includes a base unit connected to a telephone through a telephone line , and a user unit for intercommunication with the base unit by radio signal , the user unit being carried with the user and selectively controlled for use as a radio to receive the broadcasting of a radio broadcast station , or a wireless telephone .
7Electricity
a method for transmitting a signal in an optical system includes generating an optical signal along an optical axis for transmission through an optical element , positioning the optical element so that a surface discontinuity is positioned along the optical axis such that the optical signal defines a substantially radially symmetric intensity profile , and launching the optical signal into an input face of an optical fiber such that the intensity profile is substantially null proximate an optical axis associated with the optical fiber .
6Physics
a hand - held token can be operated to generate an acoustic signal representing the digital signature generated by a private key of a public key / private key pair . verifiers that might be located at , e . g ., buildings , in vehicles , at bank atms , etc . receive the signal and retrieve the corresponding public key to selectively grant access authorization to components served by the verifiers . methods and systems permit adding and removing a token from the access list of a verifier . other methods and systems enable the token to be used with several verifiers that are nearby each other , such as might be the case with multiple vehicles owned by the same user and parked nearby each other , without more than one verifier being operated to grant access .
6Physics
improved methods and apparatus for cleaning substrates and enhancing diffusion limited reaction at substrate surfaces use piezoelectric transducers operating in the gigasonic domain . the resonator assemblies include plural transducer stacks each including a thin film piezoelectric element coupled to a resonator plate that faces the substrate . at the disclosed frequencies and powers used , eckart or rayleigh streaming can be induced in a liquid treatment medium without substantial generation of cavitation .
7Electricity
the present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route . specifically , it relates to aerosols containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation therapy . in a method aspect of the present invention , an erectile dysfunction drug is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route . the method comprises : a ) heating a composition , wherein the composition comprises an erectile dysfunction drug , to form a vapor ; and , b ) allowing the vapor to cool , thereby forming a condensation aerosol comprising particles with less than 5 % erectile dysfunction drug degradation products . in a kit aspect of the present invention , a kit for delivering an erectile dysfunction drug through an inhalation route is provided which comprises : a ) a thin coating of an erectile dysfunction drug composition and b ) a device for dispensing said thin coating as a condensation aerosol .
0Human Necessities
an apparatus for adjusting an angle of a display which easily controls the view angle of the display so as to comply with a user s wishes , and a connection bracket of the apparatus are provided . a series of guide brackets and connection brackets couple the display to a fixing bracket fixed to a wall or support . a flap - fixing bracket is attached to the fixing bracket , and a flap , comprising two crossed flap members coupling a balance shaft and an angle adjustable shaft allow a viewing angle to be adjusted through the spreading and the folding of the flap . the connection bracket includes a product bracket attached to a holding - down bracket . the product bracket attaches on one surface to the display , and at its ends to the holding doxvn bracket . the holding - down bracket is easily attached to and separated from the product bracket . thus the angle of the display is easily adjusted , using limited force , so as to comply with a user &# 39 ; s wishes .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a cylindrical baler is comprised of an adjustable bale forming chamber for forming spirally wound , cylindrical bales . a completed bale is discharged on the ground through a rear tailgate . the chamber is defined by a plurality of belts supported on a system of rollers . tensioning cylinders are mounted on each side of the baler to provide variable bale density and tailgate cylinders are positioned on the rear of the baler to actuate the tailgate after a bale is formed . a two - way proportional valve acts alone or in cooperation with an adjustable rotary valve and an adjustable relief valve to coordinate the flow , to vary the belt tension , and to open and close the tailgate .
0Human Necessities
an electric machine tool includes a first actuating device and a second actuating device . the second actuating device is arranged at a distance from the first actuating device . the first actuating device is mechanically connected to the second actuating device by a switching connector which is configured to be loaded in tension only .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a lock in which a closure structure carries a cammable latch bolt which is spring urged toward a latching position . stops are provided on the latch bolt and on a member carrying the latch bolt to normally prevent retracting movement of the latch bolt under inertia forces . the latch bolt is mounted for movement in a direction to displace the stops out of a registering position to permit camming of the latch bolt toward a releasing position during closing movement of the closing structure .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a high density read only memory structure is arranged to have the decoders and selectors which are used to access the read only memory arrays in a layer which is above and / or below the read only memory array layers . note that by layer it is meant a substantially planar structure with some thickness in which the circuitry that makes up particular functionality resides . thus , the inefficient two - dimensional structure of the prior art is folded over to create a compact read only memory device with a three - dimensional structure . connection of the decoders to the rows is not limited to the ends of the rows , but instead may be made at any point along the rows . similarly , connection of the selectors to the columns is not limited to the ends of the columns , but instead may be made at any point along the columns . advantageously , additional circuitry is not required on the periphery of the memory array , so that a smaller overall memory device is achieved . in addition , in order to reduce cross talk when reading the memory array with a low impedance amplifier , the memory is addressed using a single active row , and , it is read only one column at a time .
7Electricity
a server apparatus includes a processor . the processor is configured to perform : calculation target data receiving processing , group id receiving processing , data registering processing and integrated calculation result transmitting processing . the calculation target data receiving processing receives calculation target data which is to be output from an information display device . the group id receiving processing receives a group id . the data registering processing registers the calculation target data received in the calculation target data receiving processing in association with the group id received in the group id receiving processing . the integrated calculation result transmitting processing integrates each calculation target data registered in association with the group id in the data registering processing for each group id and transmits a calculating result based on the integrated data .
6Physics
this invention is directed to the production of laminated , transparent , polarizing glass articles . the inventive method contemplates five basic steps : forming parallel microgrooves on a surface of a glass support ; washing and drying said surface ; depositing on said surface a mixture of organic colorants corresponding to the three primary colors and exhibiting a nematic state to yield a coating displaying polarizing properties ; treating the polarizing coating with an aqueous solution of inorganic salts having an acid ph ; and applying a continuous , optically transparent , composite film upon the polarizing coating and bonding it thereto .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a double sliding - type portable communication apparatus , in which one housing slidably moves relative to the other housing through double - sliding motions , which includes a main housing extending in a longitudinal axis and a sliding housing moving in said longitudinal and also lateral directions across the main housing whose upper surface faces away from the main housing to allow the sliding housing may become displaced away from the main housing and also slidably return to overlap the main housing , wherein said housings are aligned parallel to each other in the longitudinal axis or a lateral direction across the main housing to expose predetermined regions of an upper surface of the main housing with keys provided thereon .
7Electricity
methods and apparatus for regulating the function of a suspension system are disclosed herein . suspension characteristics often contribute to the efficiency of a suspended system . depending on the desired operating parameters of the suspended system , it may be desirable to alter the functional characteristics of the suspension from time to time in order to maintain or increase efficiency . the suspension hereof may be selectively locked into a substantially rigid configuration , and the damping fluid may be phase separated and / or cooled to increase damping rate during use . the suspension hereof may generate power usable to achieve any or all of the foregoing or to be stored for use elsewhere in the suspended system or beyond .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a high shunt regulator provides precise voltage over process , temperature , power supply , and foundries . the hv level is settable by a digital control bits such as fuse bits . a filter network filters out the ripple noise and charge transient . a tracking capacitor divider network speeds up response time . a fractional band gap reference provides fractional bandgap voltage and current , and operates at low power supply and has superior power supply rejection . it is unsusceptible to substrate hot carrier effect . it exposes very little to drain induced barrier lowering effect . the bandgap core has better than conventional transient response and stability . one embodiment has adjustable level control . complementary tc trimming allows efficient realization of zero temperature coefficients of current and voltage . higher order curvature correction of voltage and current is integrated . replica bias for the control loop is presented . a binary and approximation complementary tc search trimming is described . a zero tc fractional voltage less than the theoretical bandgap voltage is realizable . the bandgap core has a filtering mechanism to reject high frequency noise . a low power startup circuit powers up the bandgap . the bandgap also has variable impedance .
6Physics
a composition of matter comprising a mass of ferrous scrap pieces compressed together in random orientation forming a network of interlocking pieces has been prepared . this ferrous metal network is impregnated with rare earth metals in amount from 15 % to 80 % by weight of the impregnated body . the rare earth metal impregnated body is useful for treating high melting metals , particularly to deoxidize or desulfurize steel and to produce nodular iron .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a manual snow plow with ergonomic features comprises a snow scoop , two articulating struts extending upward from the scoop and two hinged rounded braces placed against a user &# 39 ; s shoulders during use . the struts are provided with cross bracing which provide size adjustability and stability to the plow . a set of position adjustable hand grips extend from each strut in a rearward fashion to control the device during use . a pair of casters provided on a rear of the snow scoop allows the device to ride over cracks and other uneven surface variations . the snow plow becomes an extension of the user &# 39 ; s body and thus enables the user to use the force of their entire body to move snow .
4Fixed Constructions
a method and apparatus encode and decode a video that has been encoded with minimal computations . a first plurality of random measurements is taken for a first frame at an encoder . a subsequent plurality of random measurements is taken for each subsequent frame at the encoder such that the first plurality of random measurements is greater than each subsequent plurality of random measurements . each plurality of random measurements is encoded into a bitstream . the encoded bitstream , which includes a current input frame , is received at a decoder . a sparse recovery is performed on the current input frame to generate an initial version of a currently reconstructed frame based on the current input frame . at least one subsequent version of the currently reconstructed frame is generated based on a last version of the currently reconstructed frame , such that each subsequent version has a higher image quality than the last version .
7Electricity
a loudspeaker enclosure is disclosed . the loudspeaker enclosure comprises a base panel , a first side panel configured to attach to the base panel , a second side panel configured to attach to the base panel , a top panel configured to attach to the first side panel and the second side panel , a front panel configured to attach to the base panel , the first side panel , the second side panel , and the top panel , the front panel defining at least one loudspeaker opening configured to receive a loudspeaker , and a rear panel configured to attach to the base panel , the first side panel , the second side panel , and the top panel .
7Electricity
a mounting system for displaying planar articles comprising a plate of a magnetic material , a plurality of fingers projecting from the plate , the fingers having co - planar support surfaces , and magnets that can be placed in register with the support surfaces so that corners of the planar articles are sandwiched between the magnets and the support surfaces of the fingers .
0Human Necessities
a magnetic recording and / or reproducing apparatus , comprising a rotary head device , in which a magnetic tape is drawn out of a cassette and brought into contact with the rotary head device . a tape draw - out device , doubling as a tape guide , forms a predetermined tape path and guides the drive of the magnetic tape after drawing out the magnetic tape . a fixed magnetic head and other tape guide mechanism are movably arranged on the path of the tape draw - out device during operation of the apparatus for reducing the size thereof . with the tape loading operation , the fixed magnetic head and the other tape guide are moved by a common drive mechanism and held in position by a common stopper .
6Physics
a method for the treatment of a bioflavonoid composition , comprising the contacting of the bioflavonoid composition with ethanol of at least 90 % purity at a temperature of from 10 to 80 ° c . for a period of at least 0 . 5 hour , followed by separation of the ethanol and the bioflavonoid , wherein the contacting comprises the solubilisation of the bioflavonoid in the ethanol and whereby the separation involves the recrystallisation of the bioflavonoid and whereby the contacting takes place in the presence of active carbon in an amount of 1 - 10 wt % based on the bioflavonoid .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy