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an electrowinning anode is formed by tightly joining a sheet of lead anode material to a copper busbar using solder to fill the joint . the busbar is optimally coated with a tin alloy by dipping the busbar into the alloy prior to being joined with the sheet . a lead coating is electrodeposited onto the busbar and the soldered joint to provide a complete metallurgical seal and good resistance to acid corrosion .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
management of multiple paper sources during printing is provided . a setting screen allows setting a page layout indicating a number of pages to be arranged on a single face of a sheet of paper . an additional setting screen having different setting items allows setting of multiple paper feed sources for a single print job where the paper feed sources include a paper feed source for the first page of the print job and another paper feed source for a page different from the first page . the page layout may be changed in accordance with an operation on a page image indicating a set page layout when the additional setting screen includes the page image . in addition , both setting screens may be provided by a single printer driver .
6Physics
a distortion control method that can suppress distortion of a member during quenching and a cooling power measuring device that can precisely measure cooling power are provided . in the distortion control method , when the member is subjected to quenching using liquid cooling medium , the cooling power of the cooling medium being used is maintained within a prescribed range , so that variation in distortion suffered by the member is restricted .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the invention discloses an isolated arachidonic acid - binding heteromer that can be used in particular to stimulate and / or induce hair growth and / or check hair loss or to accelerate the healing process or to test substances affecting the activity of fatty acids or further as a diagnostic tool .
0Human Necessities
an electronic device packaging apparatus using molding techniques is provided . this packaging apparatus includes an upper die , a lower die , and a resin injection mechanism . the lower die is designed to mate with the upper die , and includes a cavity block which has an upper block surface and a lower block surface . the upper block surface has formed therein a mold cavity for packaging an electronic device placed between the upper and lower dies with a resin material . the lower block surface has formed therein a groove communicating with the mold cavity . the resin injection mechanism is operable to inject a melted resin material into the mold cavity of the cavity block through the groove formed in the lower block surface of the cavity block .
7Electricity
an arrangement for securing an inner panel to a vehicle substrate uses a securing clip mounted to a clip housing in an elongate hole with a closed end and an open end . the inner diameter of a securing region in the elongate hole is greater than the diameter of the shaft of the securing clip , allowing lateral shifting of the clip so that its shaft can realign during insertion into a corresponding mating hole in the substrate . the securing region of the elongate hole includes centering members constructed in such a manner that an inserted securing clip is retained in a centered position . consequently , the tolerance compensation function of the clips is optimized .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the present invention generally relates to a method for manufacturing a one - piece lc type optical fiber adapter , more particularly to a method that is simpler and easier to assemble the lc type optical fiber adapter .
6Physics
in a method for predefining a generator - based braking power of an electric machine in a vehicle , a motor - based propulsion power is predefined as a function of the position of a first final control element , e . g ., an accelerator pedal , and the generator - based braking power is predefined as a function of the position of the first final control element , the generator - based braking power assuming values which are unequal to zero , already at an actuated position of the first final control element .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a system for tracking mobile subscribers , the system includes an aircraft having an on - board virtual bts that substitutes for a stationary bts . the virtual bts emulates a behavior of the stationary bts so as to be indistinguishable from the stationary bts to the mobile device , including emulation of communication protocols and billing operations the virtual bts communicate with the mobile devices . the virtual bts includes a processor running software defined radio and a signal amplifier , the sdr receiving identifiers of the mobile devices . the aircraft includes a high - gain antenna for determining directions of signals from the mobile devices . a camera on board the aircraft takes images or video of an area on the ground . the processor collects and processes the images or video , the directions of the signals and the identifiers of the mobile devices to locate a specific subscriber . the processor transmits the processed information to a server .
7Electricity
a method for characterizing defects of integrated circuits on a semiconductor wafer includes storing at least one reference wafer map in a memory corresponding to a known defect pattern of the integrated circuits caused during a manufacturing step thereof , testing the integrated circuits for defects , generating a test wafer map for the semiconductor wafer comprising a pattern of each defective integrated circuit thereon , comparing the test wafer map to the at least one reference wafer map to determine if the known defect pattern is present in the test wafer map , and generating a new reference wafer map corresponding to the test wafer map if the test wafer map has an unknown defect pattern . an apparatus for characterizing defects of integrated circuit die on a semiconductor wafer is also provided .
7Electricity
a resampling circuit and method where input sample values for samples arranged along a row of a source image are received by a row resampling circuit . the row resampling circuit calculates row output values which are provided to a column resampling circuit that calculates output sample values therefrom . the column resampling circuit includes a shift register that receives the row output values and shifts the row output values through the shift register as the row output samples are calculated . the shift register has a plurality of evenly spaced sample output terminals from which the row output values are sampled by an interpolation circuit for calculation of the output sample values .
6Physics
apparatus using leakage current through a sample to determine resistivity . an optically active material of the type which changes the polarization of a light beam passing therethrough , responsive to an electric field , is placed between a first pair of conducting plates . the sample is placed between a second pair of conducting plates which are in parallel connection with the first pair of plates . a light source transmits light through the material and a light detector detects changes in polarization of the light which emerges from the material . each pair of plates is charged and the rate of discharge of the plates is monitored by the light detector .
6Physics
a stabilizing pontoon system adapted for use in small watercraft which includes a pair of vertically adjustable outriggers connected by a linkage system to an actuator and to each of which is mounted a pontoon which is lowered into the water to stabilize the watercraft but which may be incrementally elevated to reduce drag as the watercraft is moving through the water .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a bus switching structure and a computer using the same , wherein input / output slot connections are switched to a desired i / o bus so that loads are distributed evenly over the i / o buses . the bus switching structure includes a switching unit and switching controller . the switching unit is located interposingly between an i / o slot and a plurality of i / o buses . the switching unit either connects or disconnects the i / o slot to or from each of the i / o buses in accordance with a switching signal . the switching controller outputs the switching signal to cause the switching unit to connect the i / o slot to one of the i / o buses and to disconnect the i / o slot from any of the other i / o bus , thereby effecting connection switchover between the i / o slot and the i / o buses .
6Physics
a carpet seam press is disclosed . the press includes means for cooling and pressing a recently - formed seam between two adjoining sections of carpet . the press further includes a light projecting from at least one end for illuminating confined work areas . the press also includes a bottom plate having several small holes formed in it and fans for forcing air through those holes and onto the seam being pressed and cooled . further yet , the press may provide an electrical convenience outlet to eliminate the need for more than a single extension cord .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
in an internal combustion engine using poppet type valves , a center pivot rocker arm is moved through a specific path wherein the roller in contact with a cam is moved to alter the phasing of the valves or injectors in the engine . depending on the interface between the valve or injector and the rocker arm , the rocker ratio of the rocker arm may be altered , giving a change in lift as well . by positioning a control arm at desired points on either side of a centered position , and rotating the control arm about its own pivot point via an arm actuator , phase change is achieved . the arm actuator controls the location of the control arm and thus the timing of the valve or injector relative to the rotation of the cam . advanced , centered , and retarded phase change is possible depending upon the movement of the control arm .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a computer architecture that incorporates display memory into system memory is disclosed , which comprises a memory , a memory controller and a display controller . both of the memory controller and the display controller are employed to control access of the memory device having system data and display data stored therein . built - in signals and an arbiter are provided between the controllers to arbitrate the priorities of the two controllers to access the memory device . furthermore , request and grant signals are used to initiate the refresh of the main memory to maintain data therein . the control circuits of the two controllers to the memory device are connected to each other to prevent signals contention .
6Physics
the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for allowing the accurate calculation of the minimum number of linear feet of carpet which must be cut from a standard width roll and delivered to an installation site to completely , properly and efficiently cover the floor at the installation site . the present invention provides a length of measurement tape which is scaled in width to the width of a standard roll of carpet . the measurement tape is perforated at increments along its length and width , and includes indicators of carpet grain direction and pattern repetition intervals along its length and / or width .
0Human Necessities
a method of providing instructions for installing audio or electrical components or products comprises utilizing textual and graphical representations . a system for installing audio or electrical components or products comprises an instruction sheet or manual containing textual and graphical instructions . the textual and graphical instructions are presented in a clear and concise format so that a user can readily comprehend and understand the instructions .
6Physics
mold for the injection molding of objects of large dimension and complicated surfaces from plastic material without internal stresses and with accurate dimension . in base plates of the mold cooling grids are embedded and the active surface of the base plates is provided with forming plates and forming strips with grooves for heating elements or tempering and cooling means . the mold is provided with mobile cores which change their positions in the course of shrinking of the solidifying plastic material .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a tailgate counterbalancing hinge assembly includes a linear torque rod , a first end assembly and a second end assembly . one end assembly pivotally retains the tailgate while permitting the torque rod to be rigidly coupled to the tailgate for movement with the tailgate about a pivot axis . the other end assembly pivotally retains the tailgate and permits the end of the torque rod o be rigidly retained with respect to the vehicle body . the assemblies are easily mounted in the vehicle using brackets that are secured to the tailgate and a vehicle body hinge pin to simplify installation and repair of the assembly .
4Fixed Constructions
a method and apparatus for applying a coat mix to a high - speed running board or paper web by accurately premetering and pre - smoothing the applied coat with an applicator apparatus and then minimally doctoring the applied coat with an air knife . the applicator apparatus has a narrow slot - orifice extending in a cross - machine direction for facilitating high - speed laminar flow of coating mix into a gap region defined by confronting surfaces of the applicator apparatus and the web . the applicator apparatus has a member for directing the ejected coating mix in the gap region in a direction reverse to a travel direction of the web so that only a predetermined portion of the ejected coating mix is allowed to form an applied coat on the web . this accurate premetering of the coating mix by the applicator apparatus permits an operator to readily optimize the subsequent process of doctoring the applied coating with an air knife .
3Textiles; Paper
a catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas includes an upstream side catalyst and a downstream side catalyst . the upstream side catalyst is disposed on an upstream side with respect to an exhaust gas flow , and the downstream side catalyst is disposed on a downstream side with respect thereto . the upstream side catalyst includes a first loading layer , being composed of an alumina containing ba and la at least , and a first noble metal , being held by the first loading layer and being at least one member selected from the group consisting of pd , pd and rh and pd and pt . alternatively , in addition to the aluminum , the first loading layer can be composed of ce , a solid solution of ce and zr and a solid solution of ce , zr and y in an amount as less as possible . the downstream side catalyst includes a second loading layer , being composed of at least one member selected from the group consisting of an alumina containing la , ce , a solid solution of ce and zr and a solid solution of ce , zr and y , and a second noble metal , being held by the second loading layer and being composed of at least one member selected from the group consisting of pt , pd and rh .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a minor amount of a radical trap , that is , an organic compound readily reacting with an organic radical , when combined with a polyolefin having a melt index of from about 0 . 2 to about 10 , can be associated with 70 per cent tertiary butyl hydroperoxide . in the event of accidental conflagration of the combination , the combustion continues at a moderate rate , thereby avoiding the propensity toward troublesomely rapid burning of unmodified aqueous 70 per cent tbhp . container liners should have a polyolefin thickness of 0 . 7 to 7 mm , the polyolefin containing such radical trap in a concentration of from about 0 . 1 to about 5 per cent , generally 0 . 2 to 2 per cent . if particulate polyolefin is used , the radical trap concentration should be from about 10 to about 100 , 000 parts per million parts of aqueous tbhp . a concentration of polyolefin particles from about 0 . 6 per cent to about 6 per cent by weight of the tbhp is suitable .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method for semiconductor wafer etching clean - up comprising the steps of placing an oxide layer on a silicon wafer , cleaning the wafer surface with an etching agent cleaning solution , such as hydrofluoric acid , and washing the wafer surface with a cleaning solution , prior to an isopropanol vapor dry in order to reduce the number of defects caused by the formation of watermarks on the wafer surface .
7Electricity
one aspect of the present invention can include a system , a method , a computer program product and an apparatus for federating policies from multiple policy providers . the aspect can identify a set of distinct policy providers , each maintaining at least one policy related to a service or a resource . a federated policy exchange service can be established that has a policy provider plug - in for each of the distinct policy providers . the federated policy exchange service can receive requests for policies from a set of policy requesters . each request can include a resource_id or a service_id used to uniquely identify the service or resource . the federated policy exchange service can dynamically connect to a set of the policy providers to determine policies applicable to each request . for each request , results from the policy providers can be received and processed to generate a response . the federated policy exchange service can provide the response to each policy requestor responsive in response to each response .
7Electricity
the invention relates to increasing the fluid capacity and the fluid discharge pressure of a rotary sliding vane fluid compressor without significantly increasing the fluid discharge temperature . according to the invention supplemental air under pressure is added to a compressor &# 39 ; s rotating pocket to increase the fluid capacity and fluid pressure in the pocket .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a push - up bra has an envelope between the front panel and the rear panel of the bra cups , that receives a flexible pouch containing a mixture of water and a hygroscopic agent such as 70 % glycerine -- 30 % water . the hygroscopic agent will draw moisture into the envelope preventing the volume of liquid from decreasing .
0Human Necessities
a mating assembly for sectional doors includes matable end portions formed on door sections with a first concave portion configured to accept a second convex portion with the concave portion and the convex portion having different curvature radii , the end portions being joined for relative movement by a pinned hinge member with the hinge pin having a series of lateral projections and the hinge member having stop members to engage the lateral projections to prevent hinge pin rotation .
4Fixed Constructions
an efficient process is disclosed for producing a compound that is an inhibitor of cetp . the last step of the process is the coupling of an oxazolidinone derivative with a biphenyl moiety to provide a compound of formula . in a specific embodiment of this synthesis , a crystalline product is produced which is characterized as a non - solvated crystalline polymorph .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a system for controlling thermal changes using air injection including a coke drum having a cylindrical outer surface , a material surrounding the cylinder defining an annular space between the material and the cylindrical outer surface , and an air injection system communicated with the annular space for introducing air into the annular space . a method of operating the system is also included .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the invention provides a lighting unit comprising a light source , configured to generate light source light and a luminescent material , configured to convert at least part of the light source light into luminescent material light , wherein the light source comprises a light emitting diode and wherein the luminescent material comprises a phosphor comprising m 2 ax 6 doped with tetravalent manganese , wherein m comprises monovalent cations , at least comprising potassium and rubidium , wherein a comprises a tetravalent cation , at least comprising silicon , wherein x comprises a monovalent anion , at least comprising fluorine , and wherein m 2 ax 6 has the hexagonal phase .
7Electricity
an autonomous local area distributed network provides a peer - to - peer network to connect nodes and devices using low cost and low bandwidth communication techniques , thus allowing the network to share node resources and distribute programming tasks across the different nodes . home appliances and devices such as refrigerators , televisions , light switches , light fixtures , garage door openers , stereos , and the like may be configured as nodes on the peer - to - peer network . operational programs , referred to as β€œ sequences ,” may be distributed across nodes in a network to enable the maximum utilization of available node resources .
7Electricity
an interface information outputting system that maintains consistency between control parameter data set in a control information terminal by an operator and control parameter data set in an interface output section . in an embodiment , a control instructing section causes a status information generating and sending section to send its own id information signal and a status information signal indicating its own present operational conditions to the control information terminal via a communication line . in the event of an abnormal operational condition , the control information terminal resends the control parameter data to the control instructing section identified by the id information signal .
6Physics
the present invention relates to a gingival fibroblast - derived product and its use in methods for the prevention or treatment of orthopedic pathologies in an individual .
0Human Necessities
the present invention relates to a composition for an antifreeze liquid or a coolant . the present invention provides the composition for the antifreeze liquid or the coolant comprising : a glycol - based antifreeze agent ; a cyclo hexane dicarboxylic acid ; and a non - reduced polyol . generally , a mixture of mono - or dicarboxylic acid , which is used as a corrosion inhibitor agent , and an inorganic additive is prone to cavitation erosion and corrosion of gaps , but when a composition is comprised by using in parallel the cyclo hexane dicarboxylic acid and the non - reduced polyol , a synergy effect is created , thereby exhibiting a superior corrosion prevention effect with respect to cavitation erosion and corrosion of gaps inside a cooling apparatus .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method for driving a printing press having , an impression cylinder , at least one cylinder group having a blanket cylinder , a printing form cylinder , and an imaging device , an inking unit , and an inherent drive system , all for said printing form cylinder , a sheet feeding device , a sheet delivering device , a drive wheel train connecting the cylinders and the inking unit , and optionally a main motor drive , the method comprising detaching the printing form cylinder from the drive wheel train , driving the printing form cylinder by the inherent drive system at imaging speed during image formation , and re - attaching the printing form cylinder after image formation to the drive wheel train in an operating phase position .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
apparatus and method for estimating the 3d orientation angles for remotely deployed devices with flexible arms such as dipole antennas of receivers used in marine controlled - source electromagnetic surveys to explore for hydrocarbons . acoustic transponders or transducers , or other positioning sensors such as attitude sensors or strain - sensitive fiber optic cables are placed on each electrode arm of the receiver . acoustic sensors on the receiver frame work in conjunction with the positioning sensor on the electrode arms to provide accurate 3d spatial position of the receiver electrodes relative to the receiver frame . alternatively , sonar transducers mounted on the frame are used to image the electrode arms , which image can be enhanced by fixing reflectors to the arms . an attitude sensor is mounted on the receiver frame , enabling conversion of the relative electrode positions to an earth reference frame .
6Physics
a welding transformer for use in a resistance welding machine has primary and secondary coils . the primary coil includes a plurality of spaced juxtaposed coil units mounted on a base board . each of the coil units includes a plurality of juxtaposed coil unit elements with insulating members interposed therebetween . each of the coil unit elements includes a plurality of turns of a conductive member , and a plurality of conductors mounted on the base board and electrically interconnecting the coil unit elements . a pair of cores is combined with the coil units .
7Electricity
a system and method for allowing content providers to manage aspects of a distributor &# 39 ; s digital workflow is disclosed . the system is effective to receive priority flags and associate the flags with items submitted by the content provider making the priority designation . those items flagged for priority can be queued for priority processing . the total number of priority flags or requests can be limited by the rate at which items can be processed . the limited nature of the priority requests can make the priority flags valuable . the system and method can leverage that value to encourage desired conduct by awarding priority flags to content providers that comply with a stated policy .
6Physics
a solid polymeric latent initiator which is a dehydrated aqueous emulsion polymer of a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group and an organic salt group , the salt group being a product of an acid and a base , wherein either the acid or the base or the acid and the base are initiators capable of opening a strained heterocyclic ring system , provides rapid cure - on - demand one - part adhesives with improved shelf stability .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a video signal reproducing apparatus comprises a rotary magnetic head which reproduces a video signal recorded on a magnetic tape , a rotator which rotates the rotary magnetic head to cause the same to scan the magnetic tape intermittently along a oblique path thereon , a head supporting member , such as a compound piezoelectric plate element , which supports the rotary magnetic head to rotate in accordance with the rotation of the rotator and to shift the position of the rotary magnetic head in the direction of the axis for rotation thereof in response to the level of a control signal supplied thereto , and a signal generator which produces a signal acting as the control signal in a &# 34 ; trick &# 34 ; reproducing mode and having such level variations as to cause the head supporting member to have a swinging movement in a period in which the rotary magnetic head is not in contact with the magnetic head , which affects to cancel a swinging movement of the head supporting member occuring in a period in which the rotary magnetic head scans the magnetic tape .
6Physics
the invention relates to a cam engine used in different field of the mechanical engineering , as internal - combustion engines , compressors , pumps etc . the cam engine comprises cylinders with pistons , cylindrical tubular 3d cam having a cam groove on the inner cylindrical surface and at least two asynchronously moving followers with arms having main and additional rollers .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a method for producing clear , concentrated sweet potato juice , including : a ) cleaning , peeling , crushing , and gelatinizing a raw material of sweet potatoes to yield a sweet potato paste , and squeezing the sweet potato paste to obtain skin dregs and a squeezed clear juice ; b ) performing enzymolysis to part of the skin dregs and adding the hydrolyzed skin dregs to the sweet potato paste for squeezing ; c ) performing enzymolysis and filtering to the squeezed clear juice to obtain a sweet potato clear juice ; d ) combining the rest part of the skin dregs and sweet potato skins generated during the peeling process to obtain a sweet potato residue ; e ) extracting dietary fiber from the sweet potato residue ; and f ) adding the dietary fiber to the sweet potato clear juice and post - treating the sweet potato clear juice .
0Human Necessities
the present invention includes an insert - to - connect device body , which receives therein a grounding terminal , a transmission terminal arranged at the left side of the grounding terminal , and a conduction terminal arranged at the right side of the grounding terminal . the grounding terminal is electrically connected with a grounding bulb . the transmission terminal is electrically connected with a transmission bulb . the conduction terminal is electrically connected with a conduction bulb . the conduction terminal is electrically connected with a conduction touch - plate . with such an arrangement , a construction operator is allowed , in installing the present invention , to follow instructions for connection with polarity correctness and to identify if the polarities are set correct according to lighting of the grounding bulb , the transmission bulb and the conduction bulb and touching of the conduction touch - plate .
7Electricity
a combined massage and spot heating device including a cushion adapted to be placed next to the body of a person to be treated and having a vibrating mechanism contained therein , and a switchbox containing switching means for controlling the amplitude of vibration , said means including a resistor inside the switchbox which may be cut into the vibrator circuit at certain positions of the switching means , the resistor serving to heat a heat - conducting plate associated with the switchbox to provide a facility for spot heating selected areas on the body of the person being treated .
0Human Necessities
the present invention relates generally to a new apparatus and method for forming cavities in semiconductor substrates without the necessity of using an insert . more particularly , the invention encompasses an apparatus and a method for fabricating cavities in semiconductor substrates wherein a cured thick compressible elastic pad is placed over the cavity prior to lamination and caused to conform to the contour of the cavity , thus preventing collapse of , or damage to , the cavity shelves or corners during the lamination process . after the lamination process , the cured thick compressible elastic pad is conveniently removed from the cavity area without causing any damage to the cavity shelves or corners or having any paste pull - outs . this pad can be reused multiple number of times to form these mlc cavity substrates .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a wheel support system for a two wheeled vehicle comprises front and rear axles fixed for rotation with the front and rear wheels respectively and bearings on the frame of the vehicle which rotatably supporting the axles therein . ornamental members are supported on respective free ends of the axles for rotation relative to the frame . the ornamental members are aesthetically pleasing and shield the view of the bearings on the forks for a better overall finished appearance of the frame of a motorcycle or bicycle . by supporting the axle within bearings on the frame with the ornamental members supported on the axle , the ornamental members are permitted to rotate relative to the frame . in order to ensure the rear axle position can be adjusted relative to the engine for adjusting tension to the drive train in a motorcycle , the bearings supporting the rear axle are adjustably supported on the frame relative to the engine .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a system and method for removable connection of an antenna element to a first flash synchronization connector of a camera body having wireless communication capability therein . an electrical event may be produced when the antenna element is connected to the first flash synchronization connector , the electrical event providing an indication to the wireless communication capability of the presence of the antenna element .
6Physics
an adjustable cassette for accommodating substrates includes a frame , a pair of supporting plate with a plurality of retaining members facing each other , and an adjusting means for joining of the supporting plates to the frames and thereby forming the cassette . at least one supporting plate can slide away from or close to another supporting plate and be fixed by means of the adjusting means .
7Electricity
a power transmission device comprises a spool gear disposed at a film take - up spool and an output gear that outputs a driving force that has been transmitted to the spool gear . the spool gear acts both to drive a take - up spool in the course of film winding and to furnish power applied thereto in the course of film rewinding to a fork gear associated with a film cartridge .
6Physics
a method and sequence of process steps is described for effecting the conversion of lower alcohols comprising methanol , ethanol , and propanol to primarily olefin boiling range component under conditions to significantly extract reaction heat and selectively control the restructuring of the alcohol feed through the production of ethers and particularly olefins .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the present invention relates to a mechanism for providing air - supported floating lightballs as moving targets in shooting galleries in which the height of the lightballs is constantly changed by varying the current passing through associated air pumps that produce air jets for lifting the lightballs in the air by changing the resistance of the current path by means of a rotating rheostat disc , thereby providing the lightballs with an unpredictable and capricious nature .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
the invention relates to a contact apparatus and to a charging contact unit for a rapid - charging system for electrically driven vehicles , in particular electric buses or the like , and to a method for forming an electrically conductive connection between a vehicle and a stationary charging station , wherein the contact apparatus serves to form an electrically conductive connection between the vehicle and the stationary charging station comprising a charging contact unit , wherein the contact apparatus can be arranged on a vehicle , wherein the contact apparatus comprises a contact device , wherein the contact device can make contact with the charging contact unit , wherein the contact apparatus or the charging contact unit comprises a positioning device , wherein the contact device can be positioned relative to the charging contact unit by means of the positioning device , wherein the positioning device has a pantograph or a swing arm , by means of which the contact device can be positioned in the vertical direction relative to the charging contact unit , wherein the contact device has a contact element support comprising contact elements , wherein the contact elements can make contact with the charging contact elements of the charging contact unit so as to form contact pairs , wherein the positioning device has a transverse guide , by means of which the contact element support can be positioned transversely relative to the charging contact unit , wherein the transverse guide is arranged at a distal end of the pantograph or of the swing arm .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the beverage can presents immediately below the lid a first chamber not initially containing beverages ready for use , but intended to receive the final beverage , the first chamber being separated by a sealed baffle from a second chamber which already contains , a drinkable liquid ; the sealed baffle presenting a housing constructed to receive a filtering device provided with a tube intended to dip into the interior of the second chamber . elements are provided to enable the consumer to dispose the filtering device in the utilization condition in which communication is established between the two chambers via the filtering device such that , when the can is subjected to the action of a heat source , the liquid contained in the lower chamber is transferred into the first chamber by passing through the substance , to give rise to the formation of the beverage .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a rotatable turntable tool is used in trimming wheel - thrown pottery . the turntable tool includes a base portion , a bearing member , and a cap portion which is rotatably attached to the base portion . a method of trimming an unfired clay workpiece includes steps of inverting the workpiece and placing it at a central portion of a wheel head on a potter &# 39 ; s wheel ; placing the turntable tool on top of a central portion of the inverted workpiece ; pressing downwardly on the cap portion of the turntable tool while rotating said wheel head to stabilize the workpiece , whereby the base portion of the turntable tool rotates with the workpiece , while the cap portion is substantially restrained from rotating ; and applying a trimming tool to an edge of the workpiece to remove unwanted clay therefrom .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method for programming an electronic operating device is provided . the method may include programming the operating device via a slow on / off switching pattern of its supply voltage , the operating device being configured to automatically dim the connected light or lights on a time - control basis after programming , and choosing the time base of the on / off switching pattern used for programming such that a person can carry out the programming using a clock and an on / off switch for the supply voltage .
7Electricity
a lift gate assembly including a u - shaped base having horizontal central section flanked by parallel upstanding legs , a gate , and a pair of upstanding legs secured to the gate in alignment with the legs and the base . links extending between the legs define two parallelogram linkages and a torsion bar extends between and is rigidly attached to a corresponding link in each of the parallelogram linkages . preferably , the torsion bar defines the lower pivot of the parallelogram linkage and extends between the legs of the base and the lowermost links in each parallelogram linkage , being rigidly attached thereto . hydraulic cylinders are provided for each parallelogram linkage to raise and lower the gate .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a cutting tool provides a device for cutting a plate glass corner . the structure includes upper and lower blades which are opened and closed to cut the plate glass . the upper and lower blade edge lines mutually oppose each other to form a cutter body having a scissor shape . the upper and lower blade edge lines also coincide with the planned cut line of the corner section of the plate glass .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an automatic replenisher system for photographic processors has an improved , digital electronic control . the control includes sensors and signal processing circuitry which provide a signal having a frequency indicative of a measured parameter which is associated with the operation of the processor . a counter counts in response to the variable frequency signal . the counter is interrogated at predetermined intervals , and an energizing signal is produced . the energizing signal has a time duration which is determined by the count in the counter at the time of interrogation .
6Physics
provided are a time division receiver and a time division receiving method capable of mitigating leaks between branches for a time division multiplexed signal for which a plurality of branches have been time - division multiplexed even when processing using a single high - frequency circuit . in a time division receiver , mixers down - convert a time division multiplexed signal for which a plurality of branch signals have been time - division multiplexed . time division separation units separate the time division multiplexed signal which has been down - converted at the mixers into branches , respectively . a residual charge initialization unit initializes charges that are residual when a first branch signal passes for parasitic capacitances that occur in channels between the mixers and the time division separation units to the residual charges before passing of a second branch signal .
7Electricity
an id memory part memorizes an id such as a telephone number that identifies a communicant , and a use frequency memory part memorizes a corresponding use frequency . when a communication apparatus takes a sending action , a writing part receives the id from an addressee communicant and registers it in the id memory part . in case the id memory part does not have any unused memory region at this registering time , the least frequently used id is deleted from the id memory part and the memory region that becomes unused as the result registers the received id . when a communication apparatus takes a receiving action , a comparison part receives the id from an addresser communicant and sequentially compares the id with each id memorized in the id memory part , and has the communication apparatus continue the receiving action only when a conformance is detected . a use frequency updating part updates the use frequency on the use frequency memory part corresponding to the communicant &# 39 ; s id , when the communication apparatus takes a communication action . thus , an ordinary sending operation alone automatically registers the id . by properly deleting the least frequently used id on the id memory part at an automatic registering time , a new id is automatically registered without any problem , which makes the registering operation further simplified .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
there is provided an apparatus and method for transmitting , over a general purpose data network , graphical data to a display device having a memory . the apparatus has a graphics component for generating graphical data in an appropriate format for direct transmission to corresponding addresses in the display device memory . graphical data transmitted from the network interface specifies an address in the memory of that display device upon which an action is required . the apparatus is thus more efficient than conventional remote graphics systems . direct transmission of graphical data to a memory address uses less network capacity as a single address value can generally be packed more tightly than a pair of coordinates . the invention simplifies the requirements placed on display devices : since the data is not transmitted as geometric coordinates there is no need for the display device to perform complicated arithmetic operations to convert incoming geometries to memory addresses . the network is preferably a general purpose data network and may be wireless .
6Physics
a device designed for the three - dimensional geometrical detection of an environment includes at least one inertial measurement system for provisionally calculating a trajectory of the detection device . the device is calibrated by steps of : positioning and / or orienting the detection device in a position and / or orientation with respect to at least one reference point characterized by at least one predefined relative coordinate , or determining at least one relative coordinate which characterizes the position and / or the orientation of the detection device relative to at least one reference point ; determining at least one error variable which characterizes the deviation of the relative coordinate in accordance with step from the relative coordinate provisionally calculated by the inertial measurement system ; and if the error variable fulfills a predefined correction criterion , correcting the provisional trajectory .
6Physics
a method includes detecting a client device , determining a maximum number of channels based on the client device and selecting different targeted channels from a set of available channels . at least one of the different targeted channels is selected to form a preloaded channel .
7Electricity
an inexpensive air valve - connector can enable the construction of inflatable structures having multiple inflatable components . in particular , an inflatable component can be connected to an inflated structure and inflate without deflating the structure . specifically , positive air pressure generated by an air blower , i . e . a fan , is used to inflate a structure composed of one or more blocks that self - inflate upon connection to inflated blocks . the air valve - connector can be embodied in a low - cost building block toy . the air valve - connector can also be used to create other inflatable structures , such as decorations and signage . the air valve - connector comprises two light - weight connectors that can exist on opposite sides of the same block . the valve includes a compressible material , such as foam , that is actuated to open the valve . when two blocks are connected via the air valve , air is transferred from a first block to a second block .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an apparatus for transferring an article between two mutually spaced locations comprises a rotatable and longitudinally translatable shaft , a sweep arm fixed to the shaft and adapted to carry suitable apparatus for gripping the article , a first drive motor operably connected to the shaft for imparting longitudinal movement thereto and a second drive motor , independent from the first and operably connected to the shaft for imparting rotational movement thereto . the apparatus is characterized by an economy of manufacture , efficiency of operation and a compactness which renders the apparatus suitable for adaptation o a variety of manufacturing environments .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a soda - lime - silica glass composition containing p 2 o 5 for forming glass articles , the composition absorbing infrared radiation and having an illuminant a transmittance of about 70 percent or more .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the invention relates to a piston engine comprising one or more air / gas - compressing cylinder - piston units , a crank mechanism connected to the piston in the said cylinder or cylinders for movement of the piston in the cylinder , which crank mechanism is drivingly connected to a rotor in an electric motor . the invention also relates to a coupling and a simple connection for a counterweight .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
cookie files received from cookie file sources are screened based upon the recommendations of a service provider which downloads privacy protection criteria in the form of a β€œ watch list ” to a subscriber &# 39 ; s client machine . a user - friendly interface allows the subscriber to optionally modify the watch list prior to it being used at the subscriber &# 39 ; s client machine by assigning known cookie file sources to either a β€œ trustlist ” or a β€œ blacklist .” a β€œ composite list ” is then generated and used by the client machine to screen cookie files . the subscriber receives updates from the service provider on either a periodic or β€œ as - needed ” basis using a β€œ quick update algorithm .” a β€œ privacy scanning algorithm ” runs on the client machine and has two different modes of operation . the first is a continuous mode where unwanted cookie files are blocked from being stored at the client machine . the second is a periodic mode where the client machine is β€œ scrubbed ” of unwanted cookie files according to the privacy protection criteria .
6Physics
apparatus and methods for measuring the concentrations of organic and inorganic carbon , or of other materials , in aqueous samples are described , together with related , specially adapted components and sub - assemblies and related control , operational and monitoring systems .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a snow pole and snow board binding combination is disclosed . the snow pole is conveniently stored on a snowboard binding . the snow pole has telescoping pole members that may be automatically extended from an interior portion of a housing of the snow pole and may be automatically retracted into an interior portion of a housing of the snow pole . the snow pole may have an emergency flag system that is contained within the housing of the snow pole .
0Human Necessities
a multi - priority encoder includes a plurality of interconnected , single - priority encoders arranged in descending priority order . the multi - priority encoder includes circuitry for blocking a match output by a lower level single - priority encoder if a higher level single - priority encoder outputs a match output . match data is received from a content addressable memory , and the priority encoder includes address encoding circuitry for outputting the address locations of each highest priority match line flagged by the highest priority indicator . each single - priority encoder includes a highest priority indicator which has a plurality of indicator segments , each indicator segment being associated with a match line input .
7Electricity
an electrical check executed on wafer tests for the correct positioning or alignment of the probes of a probe card on the pads or bumps of the electronic devices integrated on the wafer . a signal is applied to cause a current to circulate in at least part of a seal ring of at least one of the electronic devices . in a case where the current flows between and through multiple electronic devices , the seal rings of those electronic devices are suitably interconnected to each other by electronic structures that extend through the scribe line between electronic devices .
6Physics
the present invention discloses aminothiol compounds and acylated derivatives thereof , which respectively have general formula i and formula ii wherein r 1 - r 6 are substitutable ligands . such compounds can perform as superior catalysts in asymmetric addition reactions of organic zinc and aldehyde . according to the present invention , the compounds is needed only less than 0 . 02 % of main reactants to obtain enantioselectivity higher than 99 % enantiomeric excess , whereby the asymmetric reactions can become very economic .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method and apparatus is provided that enables a mobile terminal which cannot simultaneously receive two physical channels to receive a service that utilizes two physical channels . in one embodiment , the service data and control information are transmitted on separate physical channels in a non - simultaneous manner such that the physical channel on which the data is transmitted includes an indication of when control information is available on the other physical channel on which the control information is transmitted , thereby facilitating the mobile terminal switching between the two physical channels in order to receive the service data and control information . in another embodiment , the service data and control information are transmitted on a single physical channel , thereby precluding the need for the mobile terminal to switch between two physical channels in order to receive the service data and control information .
7Electricity
an annulus collar around a well production tube is cast in cement by a procedure that axially delineates the collar between two expandable well packers in the production tube string . between the packers are a pair of cementing valves . an ingress valve is most proximate to the lower packer whereas an egress valve is most proximate to the upper packer . additionally , the egress valve is modified to enclose the egress valve with a screen having mesh or slot openings that correspond with a screen plugging material that is mixed with the cement .
4Fixed Constructions
a method and system is disclosed for distributing multimedia information . the system and method comprises sending a plurality of multimedia files to at least one server ; and recording the plurality of multimedia files on a removable memory device . the removable memory device has a format that includes a predetermined information set that is described and physically stored thereon . the method and system is a complete solution for the commercial multimedia distribution . also , the method and system can be used for commercial distribution of any kind digital data . the method and system uses individual unique keycode for customized access to internet and any other electronic devices . all multimedia data files are stored on a removable memory device as a physical , hardware device .
6Physics
a method for sending a multi - rate multi - receiver message containing a multi - receiver multi - response aggregate . the multi - rate multi - receiver aggregate is transmitted until a multi - receiver multi - response aggregate embedded within the multi - rate multi - receiver aggregate is encountered . transmission of the multi - rate multi - receiver aggregate is suspended for a predetermined time period . after the expiration of the predetermined time period , transmission of the multi - rate multi - receiver aggregate resumes .
7Electricity
a method and system for selecting a preferred debt instrument for an individual consumer , where the option adjusted spreads and risk measures of a plurality of debt instruments are determined and ranked using standard bond valuation methodology . a typical scenario involves a consumer inputting a plurality of mortgages and associated features and receiving the option adjusted spread and risk measure for each mortgage , from which the consumer may select the appropriate mortgage having the lowest option adjusted spread within his or her risk tolerance . these steps can be implemented by a computer which includes a central processing unit and a computer code operatively associated with the cpu . the relative option adjusted spreads and risk measures of various debt instruments can be displayed on a visual display or used to automatically commence the financing of a mortgage .
6Physics
a machine for stamping characters in multiple rows on a workpiece is disclosed . the machine includes an impact head assembly mounted on a transversely slidable carriage , the impact head assembly being adapted for reciprocating movement perpendicular to the path of that sliding movement . a rotating stamping wheel is mounted in the impact head assembly and has a plurality of character stamps mounted on its periphery . means are disposed in the impact head assembly for moving the stamping wheel to a plurality of selected positions along its axis of rotation .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
human mesenchymal stem cells having the phenotype sh3 +, cd45 + can be isolated . these precursor mesenchymal item cells are useful for treatment of patients in need of mensenchymal stem cell .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
in one embodiment , a processor can enforce a blacklist and validate , according to a multi - phase lockstep integrity protocol , a device coupled to the processor . such enforcement may prevent the device from accessing one or more resources of a system prior to the validation . the blacklist may include a list of devices that have not been validated according to the multi - phase lockstep integrity protocol . other embodiments are described and claimed .
6Physics
a radio frequency identification device includes : a first amplifier configured to amplify a level of a first radio signal applied through a first antenna , and output an amplified signal ; a second amplifier configured to amplify the amplified signal to a predetermined level , and output a power signal ; a demodulator configured to demodulate the amplified signal and generate a command signal ; a transmission switch configured to selectively output the power signal according to a response signal corresponding to the command signal ; and a modulator configured to output a second radio signal , which is generated by modulating the power signal , to a second antenna .
7Electricity
the present disclosure relates generally to a method to break and assemble solar cells to make solar panel . the present disclosure provides a method to produce solar pieces from solar cell , as well as assemble them together . the present disclosure device is unique when compared with other known devices and solutions because the present disclosure provides a high speed method to break scribed cells into pieces . a method of forming a string of solar cells includes providing a scribe line on a solar cell and placing a first ribbon on the solar cell . the method then includes placing the solar cell on a supporter and then breaking the solar cell into a plurality of solar cell pieces . the method then has the step of placing a second ribbon on the solar cell pieces and soldering the first and second ribbons and the solar cell pieces and then assembling the solar cell pieces into a string of solar cells .
7Electricity
an instant messaging system having logic for managing im messages and an intelligent queuing mechanism . one aspect of the present invention is a method for selectively filtering instant messages , comprising receiving an instant message and analyzing the instant message to generate a priority score . another aspect of the present invention is a graphical user interface for an instant messaging application , comprising at least one visible conversation pane for displaying relatively higher priority conversations , and at least one minimized conversation pane representing relatively lower priority conversations to the at least one minimized conversation panel .
6Physics
a ball bearing for use in a high - temperature , high - speed , light - load environment is proposed which includes inner and outer rings formed of heat - resistant bearing steel m50 . a nitrided layer which is formed of a diffusion layer only is formed on each of the surfaces of the inner and outer rings where the raceways are formed . a chromium nitride film is further formed on the nitrided layer . the layer and film serves to prevent surface - starting peeling and smearing , thus prolonging the life of the bearing .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
an apparatus for cutting food items . the apparatus includes a cleaver , a cutting board , and a hinge that connects the cleaver to the cutting board . when these three components are used together , the apparatus provides greater cutting ability than conventional kitchen knifes and cutting boards . the apparatus is designed to cut through fish and poultry bones , frozen foods , and other food items that are typically difficult to cut .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an electronic projector has a projection system that includes a spatial light modulator for importing image information to the projected light beam . the light beam leaving the slm is prepolarized in a defined orientation and the projected light is polarized in the same orientation so as to effectively block any light that has been scattered within the projector and become depolarized . the slm may be a digital mirror device . reflective surfaces within the projector may be covered or coated with material that alters the polarization of reflected stray light from the defined orientation or depolarizes the reflected stray light .
7Electricity
a wall panel has elongate members connected together to form a rectangular frame having a top , a bottom and opposite sides , a sheathing extending over the rectangular frame ; and connectors providing a connection between the sheathing and the rectangular frame . the connectors are varied so that the strength of the connection increases from the top and bottom towards the middles of the opposite sides of the frame .
4Fixed Constructions
in an exemplary embodiment , for testing the chronological resolution of hearing , acoustic signals are supplied to the ear to be tested via an earpiece and consist of a test tone which can be interrupted and of a masking sound which can be modulated , their frequency and amplitude level being adjustable . complicated measures are necessary for the measurement of the so - called listening threshold period pattern in order to present a complete pattern for identifying the chronological resolution of the hearing . in contrast , the disclosure provides an uncomplicated measuring device which is also easy to operate and with which the maximum and the minimum of the listening threshold period pattern or , respectively , their difference can be determined . to this end , the disclosure provides a device with channels generating respective sound signals , each of the channels having its own generator . whereas the first generator is designed in the manner standard given electro - acoustical audiometers , that for the second channel has a noise generator whose output is modified by means of frequency band selection filters to provide a noise band with a mean frequency which can be matched to changes in the selected frequency of the first channel , and whose output amplitude level can be increased to a suitable value in comparison to the quiescent hearing threshold level of the test tone . the disclosed device is particularly suitable for use in testing hearing .
0Human Necessities
a method for growing silicon single crystal uses as materials , silicon granules prepared by the silane process and having a residual hydrogen concentration of 7 . 5 wtppm or less , silicon granules prepared by the trichlorosilane process and having a residual chlorine concentration of 15 wtppm or less . in the case where such silicon granules are used , a bursting phenomenon does not occur when the silicon granules are melted . as a result , there is no scattered matter due to the bursting phenomenon , whereby the growth condition of the single crystal is not disturbed .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method is disclosed for operating a device that treats sleep disordered breathing during successive treatment sessions ; where the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep . the method comprises the steps of applying a constant treatment pressure during a first session and deriving a sleep disorder index representative of the number of sdb episodes that occurred during the first session . if the treatment pressure should be increased based on the sdi , it is increase during a second , subsequent session .
0Human Necessities
an electrosurgical instrument that is capable of generating high - quality rf energy at a single frequency in the mhz range best suited for delicate , precise and quick - healing cutting procedures with low leakage currents using a monopolar handpiece , and also provides high - quality rf energy at the same frequency suited for use for carrying out similar procedures for use with a bipolar handpiece . in a preferred embodiment , the instrument is capable of generating sub - modes of electrosurgical currents with different waveforms optimized for cutting and hemostasis , and the various sub - modes are available for both the monopolar and bipolar handpieces . a preferred operating frequency is in the range of 4 mhz . the instrument includes means for maintaining a substantially constant power output irrespective of selection of one of the sub - modes .
0Human Necessities
an apparatus for analyzing a sample , including a sample receiving device , a gas chromatograph and a spectrophotometer , said spectrophotometer including a uv light emitting diode as the light source , an elongated chamber and a detector . the uv light source is arranged to illuminate sample substances conducted through the chamber , and the detector is arranged to identify sample substances by uv absorption spectroscopy .
6Physics
a radio frequency automated meter reading device for determining quantities of a consumed utility product including electric , gas and water service . the present invention intermittently transmits utility product consumption as a modulated rf signal , and does not require complex polling and bi - directional communication . data is obtained and formatted for transmission and is adapted to be received by a remote receiving device having an rf receiver . the present invention is adaptable to water meters , gas meters and electric meters , and has an ir programming module facilitating remote programming and diagnostic procedures . in the case of water and gas meters , an internal lithium battery provides an operational life of up to ten years . in the case of the electric meter , power is tapped directly from the electric service .
6Physics
disclosed are a system and a method for address translation for a flash memory device , and particularly , disclosed is a technology that is capable of efficiently performing address translation between a logical address provided to the outside of a flash memory and a physical address of an actual flash memory in managing the flash memory device . the system includes : a flash memory system writing a corresponding data page by allocating a physical address space when there is a request for writing a data page from storage clients , and performing address translation between a physical address and a logical address ; and a logical address space formed between the flash memory system and the storage client to provide the logical address .
6Physics
adjustable connections are provided to enable facing to be secured to anchor elements embedded in an earthen formation , without requiring precise alignment of the anchor elements with connectors on the facing . in one embodiment specially configured bars engage and span the connectors on the facing for rotation relative to the connectors and slotted plates are carried by the bars for connection to the anchor elements . in another embodiment a channel structure is secured to and extends across the facing and a plate assembly having a slot therein for receipt of the anchor elements is slidably received within the channel structure . the anchor elements may comprise bolts secured to a cross - member extending behind soil reinforcing mats embedded within the earthen formation being retained .
4Fixed Constructions
the present invention provides a gas absorbing system which comprises : an inlet pipe , a gas accommodating section into which gas enters through the inlet pipe , and a negative pressure exhausting pipe which exhausts the gas in the gas accommodating section to external device by using negative pressure wherein the gas accommodating section comprises a first chamber which is provided with air holes in the side wall for discharging the gas in the gas accommodating section or allowing external air entering the gas accommodating section . the gas absorbing system according to the present invention not only can effectively prevent the system internal gas from discharging directly to environment to endanger the health of patients and medical care personnel , but also can reduce the variation of the pressure inside the system when an abnormal incident occurs , so as to prevent it from influencing the safety of the patient to the most extent .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method and apparatus for securely fastening a pipe collar or a bracket to a riser pipe of a boiling water reactor jet pump assembly . a pipe plug assembly includes an angled pipe plug that acts as a wedge to expand a bushing assembly as the pipe plug is drawn into the overall pipe plug assembly . expansion of the bushing assembly allows a tight tolerance to exist between an outer diameter of the pipe plug and an inner diameter of the collar / bracket and riser pipe . expansion of the bushing assembly allows a straight hole to be match drilled into the collar / bracket and riser pipe , thereby avoiding a more complicated tapered hole to be drilled into the collar / bracket and riser pipe . an ensuing tight fit between the pipe plug assembly , the collar / bracket and the riser pipe mitigates vibration of components and minimizes leakage to acceptable levels for use in the flooded environment of the annulus region where the jet pump assembly exists in the bwr .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology