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a method of interactive communication between communication terminals comprises a step of definition of the characteristics of persons with whom a session initiator wishes to have interactive communication , the set of these persons forming a virtual community with this initiator ; a step of definition , for the interactive communication session , of the initial media for interaction between the session initiator and the other members of the virtual community ; a step of the session initiator sending a request for connection to the terminals of the other members of the virtual community ; and a step of definition of the rules for adaptation of the communication media as a function of the context specific to at least one of the members of the community , in particular the session initiator .
| 7Electricity
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a method is provided in which dot data is supplied to an inkjet printhead so that each inkjet nozzle of at least one pair of inkjet nozzles of the printhead which are configurable to print a dot of the same colored ink onto a substantially same position on a print medium are controlled to print dots to a same specific line of printing on the print medium associated with said at least one pair of nozzles .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a memory hub includes first and second link interfaces for coupling to respective data busses , a data path coupled to the first and second link interfaces and through which data is transferred between the first and second link interfaces , and further includes a write bypass circuit coupled to the data path to couple write data on the data path and temporarily store the write data to allow read data to be transferred through the data path while the write data is temporarily stored . a method for writing data to a memory location in a memory system is provided which includes accessing read data in the memory system , providing write data to the memory system , and coupling the write data to a register for temporary storage . the write data is recoupled to the memory bus and written to the memory location following provision of the read data .
| 6Physics
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a protective front surface of a baby &# 39 ; s garment is integrated into a one piece garment for a young child . the protective surface does not dangle in front of the garment . the protective covering is made of a lightweight and flexible material for a young child to wear .
| 0Human Necessities
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the instant invention is a novel method for stabilization of the posterior pelvis when treating an unstable pelvic ring fracture . cannulated screws are inserted through the posterior of the ilium through the sacroiliac joint and into the sacrum . the screws are used to affix the iliosacral joint while it heals . the screws are used in conjunction with a bone plate to provide the construct / fixation with added strength and stability compared to iliosacral fixation using screws alone .
| 0Human Necessities
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a heat transferring or transmitting apparatus characterized by an evaporator containing a semiconductive or heat generating device and being disposed below a condensor unit and connected thereto by two conduits substantially vertically arranged therebetween , such that a coolant gas is passed upwardly through one of the conduits and a coolant liquid is passed downwardly through the other of the conduits , features a resistant element , which may be in the form of a liquid reservoir , disposed in the coolant liquid passage so as to prevent flowing of the coolant gas into and through the coolant liquid passage . the paths of the flowing coolant gas and liquid are thereby kept separate whereby frictional contact therebetween is avoided while circulation is maintained through a phase transition process .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a portable , lightweight , easy - to - carry , reusable , durable , and environmentally - friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant , heat , and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity , fuels , or other exogenous energy sources for operation . the carry assembly includes a plastic carry - case or insulated aluminum pressure vessel having an inner chamber for accepting microbiologically contaminated objects , a vessel disposed in the chamber for serving as a reaction chamber and / or boiler , a chemical combination which upon mixing generates at least minimally sufficient conditions of the sterilant , heat , and humidity to effect sterilization of the objects , and outlet valves mounted on the carry - case for controllably venting pressures above ambient air pressure .
| 0Human Necessities
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an improved lens with rugate filter specifically designed to be worn in prescription and non - prescription glasses , contact lenses , intraocular lenses and sunglasses , and to provide protection against macular degeneration by reducing harmful visible blue light transmission and ocular photochemical damage . the lens at least includes a single lens layer with a rugate filter deposited thereon to selectively block visible blue light . other layers may be added including a polarizing layer , dielectric layer and / or color tint in a lens sandwich configuration , to additionally give a high degree of uva and uvb protection , color contrast , and glare reduction . the rugate filter is a stop band which yields an exceptional light transmission profile under all light conditions , thereby maximizing protection as well as clarity of vision . in the multi - layer embodiment , all of the lens layers provide comprehensive protection for preventing macular degeneration , cataracts and other ocular injuries , yet maintain a balanced light transmission profile for visual acuity .
| 6Physics
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an exhaust control system for an internal combustion engine provided with an exhaust gas processing device and a nox purifying catalyst which are arranged in series in an exhaust system , comprises : a first temperature detector for detecting a temperature of the exhaust gas processing device ; a second temperature detector for detecting a temperature of the nox purifying catalyst ; a control means for controlling an exhaust temperature to conduct a regeneration process for removing sulfur contents trapped by the nox purifying catalyst ; and a control mode selection means for selecting one of a plurality of exhaust temperature control modes according to a relationship between an output from the first temperature detector and an output from the second temperature detector , wherein the control means conducts exhaust temperature control according to the control mode selected by the control mode selection means .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a device for aiding in storing implements comprising a retractable support adapted to engage a hook . the support being held to an implement via a monolithically formed , or attached , base portion . the device being capable of use with a wide variety of implements and having various forms adaptable for use to aid in hanging implements or for assisting them to stand alone . the support being retractable and capable of being held in various positions via an interference fit .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and system for designing a plurality of correlated stochastic screens or conjugate screen portions intended for use in color halftoning of a corresponding plurality of color separations . a merit function is associated with each screen or screen portion . the merit function represents a measure of the desirability of the screen , particularly with regard to maximizing ink dispersion and optimizing spatial frequency response . an additional merit function value is associated with a combination of the screens and screen portions . additional merit function represents a measure of desirability of the screen combination with regard to ink dispersion and combined spatial frequency response . the merit functions are iteratively applied to possible screens until an optimized merit value is calculated . the screens are selected that correspond to the optimized merit value . the image is generated using the selected screens in a conventional color halftoning process with a plurality of color separations .
| 7Electricity
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a system and method for encoding servo sector information in a nonvolatile data storage and retrieval system using rotating recording disks . servo sectors are angularly - spaced approximately radial regions reserved for position reference and tracking adjustment information . servo timing marks including means for detecting defects on the recording surface , encoded track address and sector address data , and position error signal blocks are permanently fabricated into a number of servo sectors . the present invention helps the storage system controller locate , certify , and follow any particular track and sector while maximizing the amount of disk surface area available for data storage and retrieval .
| 6Physics
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a method for sizing server farms and developing an metafarm which allocates the optimum number of users to each server farm in the complex while also providing an optimized configuration of server farms having a desired availability level and suitable redundancy to fulfill the requirements and needs in a customer &# 39 ; s enterprise .
| 6Physics
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a direct contact microwave diathermy applicator consisting of a rectangular waveguide in which are secured two parallel teflon dielectric loading slabs . this assembly is secured in a waveguide - coaxial cable adaptor , enabling the applicator to be energized from a microwave diathermy machine . the configuration of the applicator causes the tissue under treatment to exhibit approximately uniform heating patterns over a substantial portion of the treated tissue area and minimizes harmful scatter radiation . this uniform heating is particularly useful in effecting microwave induced hyperthermia treatment of cancer .
| 0Human Necessities
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the present invention provides a method for ultrasonic measurement of mainly the depth of a flaw possibly existent in a solid mass and opening to the surface of the solid mass . an ultrasonic wave is transmitted into the solid mass by scanning an ultrasonic probe back and forth on the surface of the solid mass with respect to a flaw in the solid mass , a threshold of a predetermined level is set for a curve defined by levels of echoes of the ultrasonic waves reflected from the flaw according to the position of probe , the area under the curve and above the threshold is integrated for the range of movement of the probe , and the depth of the surface opening flaw is measured using as an evaluation index the value of the integrated area of the area . the method according to the present invention is applicable to nondestructive , easy , accurate and realtime measurement of the depth of weld cracking in a welded portion , fatigue cracks in a stress - concentrated portion of members of a machine , etc .
| 6Physics
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a system for filling at least one of a plurality of different object based rasterized images includes comparing each pixel position along a raster line with pixel edge intersection data of the plurality of different objects to determine if an edge exists at the pixel position , comparing , in the case no edge exists , a next pixel along the raster line while maintaining a currently displayed pixel fill level , and selecting fill level data for each possible one of the plurality of different objects to be represented at the pixel having an edge . a priority fill level of each of the plurality of different objects is determined based on the selected fill level data and one of the plurality of the different objects having the highest priority fill level data is displayed as the current pixel fill level .
| 6Physics
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a preoperative tumor marking may be used to assist physicians in the removal of tumor tissue by clearly defining the margins of the tumor . an imaging technique , such as mammography , may be employed to visualize the tumor . the visualized tumor may be marked with a polymer , either directly or indirectly . the polymer may be liquid at room temperature and harden at body temperature , making the tumor palpable , but not changing the tumor &# 39 ; s cellular and physical state . the polymer may also include a coloring agent that may aid in visualizing the lesion . this will assist a surgeon during excision by allowing him / her to both feel and see the tumor and remove enough of the tissue surrounding the tumor to greatly reduce the need for a second surgical procedure due to a failure to remove all tumor tissue during an initial surgery .
| 0Human Necessities
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a machine tool for cutting workpieces , the machine tool having a tool slide shiftable on or along a machine tool table as support of a machining unit . the machining unit has at least one work spindle and a workpiece support for receiving the workpieces to be machined . for enabling fast machining including an accurate and rapid positioning of the machining unit with as few linear guidances as possible , the tool slide has a transverse support shiftably guided on or along the machine tool table and also has two cross slides shiftable in its longitudinal direction . the machining unit is jointedly arranged between the cross slides via a coupling mechanism having at least two dimensionally stable swivel arms for axially moving the work spindle .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a combination lock and pump for use with a bicycle . the combination lock and pump has a flexible cable including an inflation tube running parallel with a metal rope or chain . the flexible cable has a male end preferably including a lock bolt or shackle and a piston - cylinder pump . the flexible cable also has a female end preferably including a lock cylinder with a key hole and one or more apertures to receive either a bicycle tire &# 39 ; s valve stern or the male end &# 39 ; s lock bolt or shackle . when used as a lock , the combination secures the bicycle from theft by looping the flexible cable around the bicycle and locking together its male and female ends . when used as a pump , the combination &# 39 ; s female end attaches to the bicycle tire &# 39 ; s valve stem and inflates the tire by actuating the pump of the male end .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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a method , system and computer program product that allows a system image within a multiple system image virtual server to maintain isolation from the other system images while directly exposing a portion , or all , of its associated system memory to a shared pci adapter without the need for each i / o operation to be analyzed and verified by a component trusted by the lpar manager .
| 6Physics
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this invention relates to novel crystalline phases of the following compound , methods for the preparation thereof , pharmaceutical compositions thereof , and their use in the treatment of hepatitis c viral infection :
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to a dose setting and expelling device comprising a drive member and a dose setting mechanism which simultaneously sets a given dose and stores the energy necessary for a subsequently driving the drive member in order to expel a dose of medicine from an injection device . according to the invention the dose setting mechanism allows adjustment in both directions , such that a given set dose can be reduced or cancelled by reversing the input motion , typically by rotating a setting member backwardly , this in contrast to the known devices which either requires an additional release mechanism or which cannot be reversed at all .
| 0Human Necessities
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a composition of matter which includes a type of black pigmented , pharmaceutical grade cyanoacrylate , mixed with a small amount of irregular shaped , insoluble polytetrafluoroethene in microfiber powder form , and then professionally applied to the eyelashes creating a semipermanent mascara application that is 100 % waterproof , will not run , smear , or smudge , and lasts 2 to 3 weeks .
| 0Human Necessities
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the invention includes synthetic immunochemical haptens for the generation of antibodies , the antibodies , and the medical treatment applications for using the antibodies . the antibodies are designed to recognize the common molecular features of d - methamphetamine - like abused stimulants , and will have insignificant cross - reactivity with endogenous substrates or over - the - counter medications . these monoclonal antibodies and their antigen binding fragments are useful in treatment plans for recovering addicts , in emergency room settings for rapidly reversing a drug overdose , in protection of fetuses or fetus from drug - abusing pregnant mothers or in a psychiatric setting to reduce the exacerbation of psychotic disorders caused by stimulant drugs .
| 0Human Necessities
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a fabric conditioning composition comprising a water soluble polymer having a hydrophilic backbone associated with an acidic group used to improve formulation and stability of such compositions .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to an apparatus for growing thin films onto the surface of a substrate by exposing the substrate to alternately repeated surface reactions of vapor - phase reactants . the apparatus comprises at least one process chamber having a tightly sealable structure , at least one reaction chamber having a structure suitable for adapting into the interior of said process chamber and comprising a reaction space of which at least a portion is movable , infeed means connectable to said reaction space for feeding said reactants into said reaction space , and outfeed means connectable to said reaction space for discharging excess reactants and reaction gases from said reaction space , and at least one substrate adapted into said reaction space . at least one loading chamber is arranged to cooperate with said process chamber so as to permit said reaction space or a portion thereof to be moved into said process chamber and away from said process chamber and , further , the operating pressure of the loading chamber is arranged to be controllable independently from said pressure chamber .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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this invention discloses a method and system for implementing transparent multi - buffering in multi - gpu graphics subsystems . the purpose of multi - buffering is to reduce gpu idle time . in one example , after rendering a first image by a first gpu in a back buffer , the first image is displayed by flipping to the back buffer . after that , the front buffer and back buffer are exchanged , and then shifting the back buffer and internal buffers in a predetermined sequence . a second image is rendered to current back buffer by a second gpu . the second image is displayed by flipping to a current back buffer . after that , the front buffer and back buffer are exchanged again , and shifting the back buffer and internal buffers again .
| 6Physics
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a system for multiplexing photodetector signals from a scintillation detector . the system includes a detector module having a number of scintillator blocks , each scintillator block having a number of photosensors , and a number of multiplexing circuits . each multiplexing circuit includes a number of inputs , a signal polarity inverter and at least one differential output attached to the signal polarity inverter . the multiplexing system inverts the polarity of preselected signals from the photosensors and selectively combines signals of different polarities to calculate event positioning and total energy .
| 6Physics
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this game incorporates a quadrangular - prismatic body on which a plurality of quadrangular pieces are set up according to an orthogonal reticle , connected to one another by a tongue and groove joint , so that these pieces can move on any of the two axis of the game platform along annular line ups forming two perpendicular groups , the body and the annular line ups set up around it , being conveniently held in the cavity of a framework , which comprises four lateral deposits which collect chips placed on pieces when these pieces are moved by operating push buttons placed on the front of each of its own deposits .
| 0Human Necessities
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the present invention is an antiperspirant product , comprising : an oil - in water microemulsion including an oil phase and a water phase and being substantially free of alcohol , said microemulsion further comprising : one or more oil - in - water emulsifiers selected from the group consisting of polyethoxylated oil - in - water emulsifiers , polypropoxylated oil - in - water emulsifiers and polyethoxylated and polypropoxylated oil - in - water emulsifiers , wherein said microemulsion has a total emulsifier content of less than 20 % by weight , based on the total weight of the microemulsion , and one or more antiperspirants , having a total content of 5 to 40 % by weight , based on the total weight of the microemulsion , wherein said microemulsion is prepared by bringing a mixture comprising the water phase , the oil phase , and the one or more oil - in - water emulsifiers to a temperature within or above the phase - inversion temperature range , and subsequently cooling it to room temperature , and a pump atomizer , comprising : a container , and an atomizer pump comprising a riser tube , a cylindrical chamber which is placed under pressure by depressing a piston , a pump valve which closes the cylindrical chamber and opens under a pressure of at least 0 . 7 mpa , and two or more turbulence channels radiating to a nozzle opening , said channels causing a flowing liquid to rotate relative to a flow axis .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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certain pyrrolecarboxylic and pyrroleacetic acid derivatives substituted on the pyrrole ring with thioether groups , acyl groups , phenyl , substituted phenyl , phenoxy , substituted phenoxy , benzyl or halo and optionally substituted on the pyrrole nitrogen with alkyl , and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof , are useful in lowering the blood glucose levels of hyperglycemic animals .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to treating / preventing conditions associated with an increased level of eotaxin in a human with 25 - hydroxyvitamin d3 . optionally , vitamin d3 may be used together with 25 - hydroxyvitamin d3 .
| 0Human Necessities
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a load cell is provided for interconnecting first to second structures with a desired amount of force . the load cell includes a screw that has a body . the body includes a threaded portion along a first end and a head at a second end opposite the first end . the load cell includes a spring received over the body . the spring has first and second ends opposite one another and is configured to exert a desired amount of force when compressed . the load cell includes a spring retention member that has an opening therethrough receiving the body of the screw . the spring retention member includes a bushing secured to at least one of the spring and the body and a washer that extends outward from the bushing . the first and second ends of the spring press against the washer and the head respectively .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a monitor is provided for a bobbin thread on double thread lockstitch sewing machines . this is preferably a sewing machine with a rotating hook with a bobbin housing accommodating the lower thread reserve . the monitor includes a revolution sensor which sends a pulse per revolution of the main shaft of the machine to a microcomputer . an infrared laser light transmitter sends a detection beam directed toward a bobbin . the beam is reflected by the bobbin or by the roll of a residual thread length to a receiver and is sent by the latter to the microcomputer in the form of signals for processing , evaluation and / or forwarding . the microcomputer is adapted to compare the different signal patterns with a detection threshold to generate signals for controlling the sewing machine . a controllable power source is connected to the microcomputer for the occasional , stepwise reduction of the output of the infrared laser light transmitter . a bobbin can be inserted into the bobbin housing with at least two chambers separated from one another by a radially directed web . one chamber accommodates a residual thread length and the other chamber accommodates the main thread length . the front surface of the web faces the infrared laser light transmitter as well as the outer surface of the flange of the bobbin . this outer surface is adjacent to the front surface , reflecting light , wherein the flange has openings for the detection beam .
| 3Textiles; Paper
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a modular stackable hub system that includes at least one stackable hub for communicating any combination of a multiplicity of electrical signals , for example , isdn modems , port replication , usb to ethernet , ethernet switching , direct current , alternating current , routers , kvm switches , cable modem , firewire , dvd drives , cdrw drives , and usb . the stackable hub would include at least one upstream port and at least one downstream port for releasable mounting to other components in the stackable component system , and may include at least one external port and / or at least one bay for receiving a removable module . the upstream port would communicate upstream electrical signals , which may be any combination of the electrical signals , for example , the aforementioned electrical signals , with an upstream component , and may pass these electrical signals on to the downstream port , where a separate downstream component may be connected , and / or the external port . the removable module may , for example , be a surge protector . consequently , any number of stackable hubs may be stacked together and releasably mounted to and communicating electrical signals with a base unit .
| 6Physics
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a refrigerant - transport hose having an inner tube , an outer tube located radially outwardly of the inner tube , and a reinforcing fiber layer interposed between the inner and outer tubes , the reinforcing fiber layer and the inner and outer tubes providing an integral tubular body , and inner tube including a gas - impermeable resinous layer formed of a composition containing a polyamide resin produced by reaction of hexamethylene diamine and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having eight to sixteen carbon atoms .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention relates to the deposition of transparent conducting thin films , such as transparent conducting oxides such as tin doped indium oxide and aluminum doped zinc oxide on flexible substrates by pulsed laser deposition . the coated substrates are used to construct low cost , lightweight , flexible displays based on organic light emitting diodes .
| 7Electricity
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a hydraulic drive with regeneration circuit comprises a pump , a hydraulic actuator and a rotary flow divider which operates in conjunction with valve means to provide regeneration flow for the hydraulic drive .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention discloses a method and an apparatus for a food container which includes an inner member for holding a particulate food ; an outer member adapted to receive the inner member , with a space between the inner and the outer members , for a liquid food ; where the inner member interlocks with the outer member and openings are provided for the discharge of the liquid food ; and the particulate food and the liquid food can be consumed simultaneously by tilting the container towards the mouth of the user to discharge or withdraw particulate food from the inner member and liquid food from the outer member through the aperture .
| 0Human Necessities
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outbound network traffic originating from a client is filtered , to check for files targeted for upload to remote sites . when a file targeted for upload to a remote site is detected , a remote storage location at which the client &# 39 ; s backup data is stored is checked for a copy of the detected file . if a copy of the file is located at the remote backup site , that copy is substituted for the client copy in the network transmission to the target remote site . by uploading online copies of files when available , the client upload experience is much faster , and local bandwidth is preserved for other tasks .
| 7Electricity
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a cargo pallet made of synthetic resin includes : a top plate and a bottom plate , each plate constituted by bonded stacked synthetic - resin boards cut into a specified shape and size ; and spacers bonded between the top plate and the bottom plate which are arranged in parallel and separated by the spacers . each board is constituted by two sheets with an inner cavity layer interposed between the two sheets . in an embodiment , ribs connecting the two sheets of one board are aligned in parallel in a first direction , and ribs connecting the two sheets of another board stacked on the one board are aligned in parallel in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction . the spacers are elastic spacers made of synthetic resin and having spring elasticity in a height direction .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention comprises a direct digital frequency synthesizer . a phase accumulator provides a normalized angle θ to a sine / cosine generator that outputs the value of the sine / cosine function at the provided angle . the she / cosine generator in a preferred embodiment comprises a plurality of multiplierless butterfly and carry - save stages in cascade that perform angle rotations on a phasor on the unit circle whose x and y coordinates correspond to cosine and sine values . to calculate the sine and cosine values at a particular angle θ = b 1 θ 1 + b 2 θ 2 +. . . + b n θ n where b k ε are the binary bits and the θ k = 2 - k are the associated positional weights , each of the butterfly and carry - save stages rotate the phasor by an amount θ k = 2 - k . the direction of the rotation , clockwise or counter - clockwise , depends upon the value of the binary bits b k . after undergoing all of the rotations , the phasor has x and y coordinates that approximate the desired cosine and sine values to a specified accuracy . in a preferred embodiment , the datapath of the present invention is multiplierless . the stages for angles where the approximation tan θ k = θ k is acceptable are multiplierless while for angles where this approximation does not hold , the x and y phasor coordinates are transformed through a multiplexer or a rom .
| 6Physics
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a method for checking the accuracy of an oxygen sensor based determination of the alcohol content of the fuel of a flexible fueled vehicle . following the addition of fuel to the flexible fueled vehicle two alcohol concentration possibilities are calculated . the two alcohol concentration possibilities are then used to calculate thresholds for the determining if the oxygen sensor based determination falls within the thresholds . if the oxygen sensor based determination does not fall within the thresholds then action is taken to counteract an inaccurate determination of alcohol concentration .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a lubricating oil with very low phosphorus content , and having long life as evidenced by a reduction in viscosity increase , oxidation and nitration , comprises a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of a mixture of neutral and overbased metallic detergents , at least a zinc dialkyldithiocarbamate antiwear additive and at least a dihydrocarbylthiocarbamoyl .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system and methods for providing and reclaiming a single use imaging device for sterile environments is disclosed and described . the system may include a single use high definition camera used for general purpose surgical procedures including , but not limited to : arthroscopic , laparoscopic , gynecologic , and urologic procedures , may comprise an imaging device that is a sterile and designed to ensure single use . the imaging device may have a single imaging sensor , either ccd or cmos , encased in a housing .
| 6Physics
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a portable electronic data logging device for tracking information in a supply chain comprises electronics , a tethered communication interface and a housing . the electronics sense an environmental input and store data relating to the environmental input over a timescale . the tethered communication interface permits electronic communication of the data from the electronics to an external computer system . the housing encloses the electronics and includes an electronics compartment and an outer casing . the electronics compartment stores the electronics and includes an opening to permit the tethered communications interface to extend from the electronics compartment . the outer casing has a perimeter extending at least partially beyond the electronics compartment to form a channel into which the tethered communication interface can be stowed such that the tethered communication interface does not extend beyond an outer perimeter of the outer casing when not in use .
| 6Physics
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the present invention provides a method and a device for classifying data frames . the method is typically carried out by a communication device in a wireless network with quality of service capability . it comprises the step of comparing data in a frame to data in a plurality of classifier entries , wherein the order of comparison of the classifier entries with a frame is a function of a quality of service priority level , and the step of classifying a frame for which a match is found as a function of a parameter associated with the matching classifier entry .
| 7Electricity
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in order to assist fitting of doors to the landing gear housing and adjusting their position , an aircraft nose is provided comprising a connecting frame between the landing gear housing and the outer skin of the fuselage , the connecting frame extending around an opening in the outer skin and comprising a skirt bearing against the outer skin of the fuselage and attached thereto , the skirt defining a passage for landing gear which is configured to be closed off by doors when the landing gear are in a closed position , and supporting members extending between the fuselage and the doors .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a folding bench / table combination including two spaced apart leg assemblies , each including a horizontal , forwardly extending seat support member , a seat leg pivoted to the rear end of the seat support member , a table leg pivoted midway along its length to the front end of the seat support member , a table support member pivoted to the top of the table leg , and an adjuster pivoted to the table support member and extending to the pivot point of the seat support member and the table leg , and being operable to be secured in a plurality of positions to orient the table top as a table , or as the back of a bench , or in conjunction with the entire assembly being operable to be folded flat for compact stacking and storage .
| 0Human Necessities
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an array of stacks containing a semiconductor fins and an oxygen - impermeable cap is formed on a semiconductor substrate with a substantially uniform areal density . oxygen - impermeable spacers are formed around each stack , and the semiconductor substrate is etched to vertically extend trenches . semiconductor sidewalls are physically exposed from underneath the oxygen - impermeable spacers . the oxygen - impermeable spacers are removed in regions in which semiconductor fins are not needed . a dielectric oxide material is deposited to fill the trenches . oxidation is performed to convert a top portion of the semiconductor substrate and semiconductor fins not protected by oxygen - impermeable spacers into dielectric material portions . upon removal of the oxygen - impermeable caps and remaining oxygen - impermeable spacers , an array including semiconductor fins and dielectric fins is provided . the dielectric fins alleviate variations in the local density of protruding structures , thereby reducing topographical variations in the height of gate level structures to be subsequently formed .
| 7Electricity
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a method of gloss correction in a process of printing a three - dimensional object , wherein a print head is moved in two directions parallel to a substrate to slicewise apply material building the object up to a height as defined in a height map , comprising the steps of : deriving , from the height map , a normal map which assigns to any point of the object surface a normal vector that is normal to the surface of the object ; segmenting the surface points into at least two regions in which the normal vectors of points in the region fulfill a predefined similarity criterion that is related to a surface gloss of the object ; for each region , estimating an expected surface gloss value of the object ; calculating a gloss correction map based on a difference between the estimated surface gloss values for said at least two regions ; and applying to the object a surface treatment in accordance with the gloss correction map .
| 7Electricity
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an outlet nozzle assembly includes a pivotal cover which lies flush with the mounting structure in the closed position and which pivots at one end to be outwardly angled with respect to the mounting structure in the open position exposing the outlet housing . the amount of opening may be manipulated through a ratchet mechanism . the cover allows the outlet housing to be invisible within the mounting structure during non - use .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a thermal reflow processing system has a rotatable structure to which articles having a reflowable surface are attached . the structure is coupled to a drive motor which causes the structure to rotate at speeds which generate centripetal forces in excess of that of gravity . the system is equipped with at least one radiant heat source . as the articles are being subjected to a centripetal force , the surface is heated by the radiant heat source .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a polyhalide light - polarizing material comprising a complex obtained by reacting : elemental iodine ; a hydrohalide acid or an ammonium halide , alkali metal halide or alkaline earth metal halide ; a first compound capable of chelating hydrogen , ammonium or metal ions ; and a second compound comprising at least one chelating group present in the first compound and either at least one group of the first compound is changed to a different group or the second compound comprises at least one additional group .
| 6Physics
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a method of analyzing molecules using a nanopore array including a plurality of cells included on a chip is disclosed . nanopores are caused to be formed in at least a portion of the plurality of the cells . a first physical measurement of the nanopores is evaluated . it is determined whether to cause the molecules to interact with the nanopores . at least a portion of the nanopores is caused to interact with the molecules . a second physical measurement of the nanopores that indicates a property of the molecules is evaluated . it is determined whether to cause the nanopores to be reformed so that the cells may be reused to interact with additional molecules .
| 6Physics
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the present invention relates to an electronic system for identifying the circuit interrupter device associated with a particular power outlet receptacle on a power line , and to a method or means for identifying the circuit interrupter device .
| 6Physics
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an outer - sole to be worn over footwear is characterized by having a curled forward or toe portion , and optionally heel portion as well , that holds the front portion of the outer - sole in contact with the footwear to which it is attached .
| 0Human Necessities
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a coordinates input apparatus for detecting coordinate values of an arbitrary point by indicating the arbitrary point on a vibration transmission plate by a vibration input pen for generating a vibration , comprises : a plurality of sensors , arranged at predetermined positions in the vibration transmission plate , for detecting the vibration generated by the indication by the vibration input pen , for converting the vibration into electric signals , and for outputting ; a measuring circuit to measure delay times from a time point when the arbitrary point has been indicated by the vibration input pen until time points when the electric signals are detected ; an obtaining circuit to obtain origin correction data from a plurality of points on the vibration transmission plate ; a memory to store the origin correction data ; and a processor for reading out the origin correction data from the memory , for correcting the coordinate values on the basis of the delay times measured by the measuring circuit and the origin correction data , and for calculating the coordinate values . the processor has a selector to select the origin correction data of the optimum point so as to execute the optimum coordinate value correction from the origin correction data obtained from the plurality of points and stored in the memory .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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we provide a mesoporous silicon material prepared via a template - free and hf - free process . the production process is facile and scalable , and it may be conducted under mild reaction conditions . the silicon may be produced directly by the reduction of a silicon - halogenide precursor with an alkaline alloy . the resulting si - salt matrix is then annealed for the pore formation and crystallite growth . final product is obtained by removal of the salt by - products with water .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a tape cassette or the like employs a resettable counter that disables the playing of the cassette after a limited number of playings consistent with home use . the small number of playings is supported by a machine resetting procedure that automatically records the usage and resets the casette by translating information on a label on the cassette into a sequence of moves that unlocks the resetting mechanism that otherwise is otherwise locked against unauthorized parties . the label also includes a machine readable description of the program . cassettes with the same program material have different reset codes on their labels to limit the resetting of some cassettes to particular machines thus lessening the economic incentive of obtaining or constructing unauthorized resetting equipment .
| 6Physics
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the claimed invention provides an improved posture correction tool in the form of a table to be used by chiropractic practitioners to treat mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system . the improved posture correction tool provides a plurality of pads to support the various major areas of the body and has built in drop capability and adjustment capability for the pelvic pad , the lumbar pad , the thoracic pad and the head and cervical area . the claimed invention also has a novel cervical support .
| 0Human Necessities
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a light - emitting organic component is specified , comprising — an organic active region , in which light is generated during the operation of the component , and — an uneven light exit surface , through which at least part of the light generated in the organic active region emerges from the component , wherein — a multiplicity of optical structures which optically influence the light passing through and / or impinging on them are arranged at the uneven light exit surface .
| 7Electricity
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the present invention is directed to a bag - on - valve assembly comprising a valve stem and a flexible bag which is affixed to the valve stem and encapsulates a portion of said valve stem therein . the bag comprises a sealable thermoplastic film which is free of foil and is adapted to have an tensile energy to break value of at least 150 in * ft - lbs in both the machine direction and transverse directions .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member carrying an image corresponding to image information ; an image transfer device for transferring the image on the image bearing member onto a transfer material at a transfer position , wherein the transfer device includes a charging member contactable to a back side of the transfer material and voltage application means for applying a voltage to the charging member , wherein the voltage applying device effects a constant voltage control to the charging member when an image region of the image bearing member is at the transfer position , and effects a constant current control to the charging member at least a part of the other duration , and wherein a voltage level of the constant voltage control is determined on the basis of a voltage across the transfer device during the constant current control ; wherein voltage applied to the charging member by the voltage applying device or a current through the charging member by the voltage applying device is limited .
| 6Physics
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a method and apparatus is disclosed for identifying changes in composition in a flow containing an oil / hydrocarbon gas fluid mixture , including a measurement of the respective holdups of any two of the gas , oil and water ; and measurements to determine attenuation or scattering of high energy photons passing through the mixture ; and combining holdup measurements and attenuation or scattering measurements to detect the presence or concentration of a hetero - component in the mixture .
| 6Physics
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a control device for a switched reluctance motor which includes a target current determination device for determining a target value of a current which is supplied to each of a plurality of coil phases of a motor , a current supply timing determination device for determining timings at which the current begins to be supplied to each of the coil phases and at which the supply of the current is ended , a pulse width modulating device for generating a pulse width modulating signal so that the current which is supplied to each of the coil phases is modulated so as to correspond to the target value and a synchronization device for synchronizing a starting time of the pulse width modulating signal with the timing at which the current begins to be supplied to each of the coil phases .
| 7Electricity
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a method for drying parts that includes contacting the part with a liquid removing composition that contains a straight chain or cyclic polyorganosiloxane .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method is described for encoding and decoding stored units of data representing entity / relationship data , function calls , and file data by including a prefix with each unit of data which includes a length code , an action code , and a unit identifier code . the data units with prefixes are organized into a data stream by using rules described in a formal grammar . the data stream will typically be transmitted to another program inside the computer or to another computer -- host or pws . when received the data stream is parsed back into data units by reversing the encoding process . after the data units are recovered the appropriate action is taken to process the units . e / r data is entered into or updated in a repository , function calls are passed on to an e / r repository function or other program along with the specified parameters for execution , and file data is stored in standard files . generated output is captured , encoded into a data stream and transmitted back to requesting pws which then parses the data stream to recover the output data .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in a method and apparatus for controlling the deployment of a towline connecting a mooring craft to an ejected object comprising the steps of monitoring velocity to determine when a point for optimum braking has been achieved and then engaging a brake system to retard deployment of the towline , a dc motor augments and controls the brake system . the dc motor further controls the retrieval of the object . a cutter mechanism uses a first blade to grip the towing cable to maintain tension thereon as a second blade cuts the cable . a spring biased boom in combination with spring biased fins on the ejected object rapidly deploys the object from its storage housing . a locking mechanism secures the deployment mechanism in a stable locked position upon the object reaching its fully extended position .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a process and apparatus for depositing a ceramic coating , such as a thermal barrier coating for a gas turbine engine component . the process deposits a coating whose composition includes multiple oxide compounds and a carbon - based constituent , e . g ., elemental carbon , carbides , and carbon - based gases . the process uses at least one evaporation source to provide multiple different oxide compounds and at least one carbide compound comprising carbon and an element . the evaporation source is evaporated to produce a vapor cloud that contacts and condenses on the component surface to form the ceramic coating , and particularly so that the coating comprises the oxide compounds , an oxide of the element of the carbide compound , and the carbide compound and / or a carbon - containing gas . the process is carried out with an apparatus comprising a coating chamber in which the evaporation source is present , and a device for evaporating the evaporation source .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a technique for establishing and maintaining full duplex communication between two stations connected to a token ring network , without physically reconfiguring the station connections or otherwise disturbing the network . in an auto - configuration full duplex mode of operation , each station ascertains whether there are only two active stations on the network and , if so , performs an exchange of frames with the other station to establish full duplex communication . one way to ascertain whether only two stations are active is for each station to transmit periodically a neighbor information frame , which contains the indentities of the source station and the source station &# 39 ; s nearest upstream neighbor . once established , full duplex communication can proceed at a greater bandwidth than communication in a token ring network , and without latency delays and distance limitations associated with token ring networks . periodic checks are made by each station in full duplex communication , to ascertain if the other station is still participating or if any third station has become active . in either case , stations in the auto - configuration mode revert to token ring mode automatically . in a variant form of the invention , stations can operate in a fixed full duplex mode , in which the detection of tokens or third stations are merely reported and do not necessarily result in reversion to the token ring mode .
| 7Electricity
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the disclosure relates to a lubricant composition including : an organomolybdenum compound , one or more anti - wear and extreme pressure additives chosen from thiaazoles , one or more phosphorus - containing or phosphor - sulfur - containing anti - wear and extreme pressure additives chosen from phosphites , phosphates , phosphonates , thiophosphates or thiophosphites , the lubricant composition having a weight content of molybdenum between 90 and 350 ppm . this is used for lubrication of gear boxes .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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sinusitis , mucocysts , tumors , infections , hearing disorders , choanal atresia , fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses , eustachian tubes , lachrymal ducts and other ear , nose , throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and / or treated using minimally invasive approaches and , in many cases , flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts . various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies , mucus flow studies , air / gas flow studies , anatomic dimension studies and endoscopic studies . access and occluding devices may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices such as endoscopes , wires , probes , needles , catheters , balloon catheters , dilation catheters , dilators , balloons , tissue cutting or remodeling devices , suction or irrigation devices , imaging devices , sizing devices , biopsy devices , image - guided devices containing sensors or transmitters , electrosurgical devices , energy emitting devices , devices for injecting diagnostic or therapeutic agents , devices for implanting devices such as stents , substance eluting or delivering devices and implants , etc .
| 0Human Necessities
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a method for restoring a turbine engine blade includes removing material from a wear / damage site on an od shroud of the blade . additional material is laser cladded to the site and then machined to restore the shroud .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for tag - based search includes capturing an image , extracting a tag from the image , identifying a location associated with the captured image , and querying stored content for information that matches the location and the tag . local storage is checked for the information first , and remote storage may be checked subsequently . any located information may be used to augment the image . information located in the remote storage may be saved in the local storage until it reaches a certain age , until it fails to be accessed for a threshold period of time , or until the location moves outside a threshold radius associated with a location of the information located in the remote storage .
| 6Physics
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a target acquisition system for a mobile air defense system is capable of acquiring and engaging targets in rapid sequence while mounted on a moving vehicle . it incorporates a gyrostabilized turret drive system , an optical sight , a forward looking infrared scanner , an infared guided missile subsystem , an onboard computer , and system controls and displays . the turret drive will maintain a particular elevation and azimuth regardless of the motion of the vehicle on which the turret is mounted so that the target tracking system need not account for movement of the vehicle over the ground . the optical sight projects a set of reticles on a combining glass in front of the gunner , which shows the target on which the missile seeker is locked as well as the target at which the turret is pointed so that gunner can insure that the missile is locked on the correct target . critical systems status signals are also displayed on the sight reticle by use of symbology so the gunner can monitor the key systems without taking his eyes off the target . the missile system controls eight missiles , two being activated at any one time , and notifies the gunner by an audio tone that the missile is locked onto a target and is ready to fire . the missile firing sequence is automatically controlled by the control electronics and inserts super elevation and lead angle automatically , and selects and activates the next missile to be fired without delay .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of electrochemically filling features on a wafer surface to form a substantially planar copper layer is provided . the features to be filled includes a first feature that is an unfilled feature with the smallest width and a second feature having the next larger width after the smallest feature . the first and the second features are less than 10 micrometers in width . the method comprises applying a first cathodic current to form a first copper layer on the wafer surface . the first copper layer has a planar portion over a first feature and a non - planar portion over a second feature . after a surface of the first copper layer is treated by applying a first pulsed current , a second cathodic current is applied to form a second copper layer on the first copper layer . the second copper layer has a planar portion over both the first and second features .
| 7Electricity
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methods and apparatus for rating uniform resource locators are disclosed . the method includes determining a request size pertaining to a length of the url to be rated and for generating a rating request message containing the url . the rating request message is a dns message if the request size is less than or equal to a predefined size limitation , and the rating request message is a http message if the request size is greater than the predefined size limitation .
| 7Electricity
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the invention is methods and compositions for removing bonding agents from the hard surfaces of machinery and , in its most preferred mode packaging equipment . the release composition comprises lecithin and a hydrophobic carrier . the method comprises the steps of applying a release composition to the surfaces of the packaging equipment . the packaging equipment is then used . any bonding agent deposited on the treated areas of the packaging equipment may then be removed . the invention is applicable to any number of package and container manufacture environments including package assembly , package sealing , product sealing , and labeling .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an intensity modulator for controlling the intensity of ions , such as protons , controllably block a portion of sub - areas of an area beam to control the average intensity within that sub - area . a fan beam is then created by a focusing process that reforms the area beam while blurring intensity variations in each sub - area to a corresponding beamlet in the fan beam of uniform intensity .
| 0Human Necessities
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a modular knifeback for a sickle knife assembly that is made into lengths that are standardized for permitting ease of shipment , storage and handling , and which lengths can be spliced into a desired extended length knife assemble for use in harvesting machinery , or the like , without sacrificing rigidity and strength where the modular sections are joined together . the modular sections are made sufficiently long so that the bolts or rivets used where the modular sections join are capable of withstanding the loads that are incurred on the knife assembly during use . the modular sections of the sickle are easily kept , and stored , and are assembled using standard components without specialized tools .
| 0Human Necessities
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an improved subcaliber fin - stabilized penetrator projectile having a plurality of high density pre - penetrator elements mounted in axial alignment in front of a main penetrator body . a casing having a frusto - conically shaped inner axial through - bore is threadably mounted on said main penetrator body and said pre - penetrator elements are matingly mounted in said through - bore and have mating frusto - conical shapes . a ballistic hood is threadably mounted on the forward end of the casing . the main penetrator and pre - penetrator elements are made of a high density metal alloy .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention enables users of a network service to register with the network as valued shoppers , thereby allowing them to receive specialized treatment when calling registered retailers . the present invention enables retailers to register with the network , thereby allowing them to set preferred service logic for handling valued customer calls by the network .
| 7Electricity
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a controller for controlling a computer display cursor includes an arena having a predefined optical grid . a puck handle is configured to move a puck on the optical grid and to reflect optical signals to the grid regarding the position of the puck on optical grid . the optical grid defines the resolution of the puck movements and positions that can be ascertained . gratings formed by undulations in transparent walls provide an optical puck position signal in response to the puck position . a processor is coupled to the optical grid and is configured to receive the puck position signal and to generate a cursor position signal . to generate the cursor position signal , the processor may perform a conversion function based on predetermined criteria . the processor transmits the cursor position signal to a computer having a predefined display size , which displays the cursor at a respective position . moreover , the processor may maintain puck movement parameters including puck velocity to generate a continuous movement signal when the puck is moved into an edge position . the processor may also may identify if the puck is positioned in a number of macro locations that are associated with user - selectable tasks .
| 6Physics
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a differential amplifier circuit for amplifying an input signal and for providing an output signal representative of the input signal includes first and second amplifier circuits , and first and second coupling circuits . the first and second amplifier circuits each include first and second transistors , a resistor , and a current generator . the first coupling circuit includes a transistor , a capacitor , and a current generator , and couples a first input signal node to the first transistor of the second amplifier circuit . the second coupling circuit includes a transistor , a capacitor , and a current generator , and couples a second input signal node to the first transistor of the first amplifier circuit .
| 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for determining the concentration of organic acids in formation fluids is provided including pumps for pumping fluids from a subterranean formation into the body of a downhole tool and sources for illuminating the flow with infrared radiation to obtain the infrared absorption or a related parameter at one or more wavelengths , and processors for converting the measured absorption into the concentration of the organic acids , using for example a multi - value calibration matrix which relates ir absorption spectral values to concentration measurement under downhole conditions .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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the dielectric layer or layers in a ceramic capacitor having at least one buried electrode is deposited by a curtain coating process that includes obtaining a measure of the ceramic - paint - curtain thickness . a source of electromagnetic radiation , e . g . in the infrared range , is directed equally near the left and right edges of the curtain , and detectors at the opposite curtain surface side pick up the difference in the radiation transmissivity which is a measure of curtain thickness assymetry left to right . by adjusting the paint reservoir from which the curtain issues to make the difference zero and the curtain symmetrical , uniformity in paint coating thickness is achieved .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a dual - output mach - zehnder modulator and configurations of optical transmitters based on the mzm2 which obviate the optical splitter that is typically used to provide keep - alive functionality in redundantly - connected , protected optical networks , sonet add - drop multiplexers , and optical ip routers . the configurations provide equivalent keep - alive utility at a reduced system cost relative to the prior art . the configurations also support enhanced operations , administration , maintenance , and provisioning functionality at little to no additional cost relative to the prior art . instead of being a direct copy of the service signal , the keep - alive of this configuration is an inverted version of the service signal . this inverted version of the service signal is supported at a client by utilization of means for detecting and righting the inverted signal . the inverted state of the signal on the protection path can be used as an inband indicator to notify the client in the event of a failure on the service path . this inband indicator requires little or no additional circuitry to accommodate . another aspect of this invention allows the provisionable substitution of the inverted signal with a preemptive signal to support low - priority traffic when there is no fault on the service path s .
| 7Electricity
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a fluid - flow - regulating contact applicator consisting of a plug or sleeve secured as a closure for a liquid dispensing bottle or similar container . the applicator is formed with a plurality of liquid - permeable ducts extending through a top wall thereof to provide fluid flow communication between the interior of the container and the ambient system . the ducts are physically dimensioned so as effectively to invoke surface tension molecular forces including capillary forces to preclude free flow of liquid through the ducts in response to gravitation alone , but to allow through flow of liquid when an outer face of the applicator is presented to and establishes contact between liquid contained in the duct and a surface to which the liquid is to be applied , thereby overcoming flow - inhibiting surface tension forces .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an assembly of modules on the order of a cassette or larger are aerated simultaneously in a series of air - on or high flow rate periods , each in the range of 0 . 5 to 20 seconds long , separated by longer air - off or low flow rate periods , each in the range of 5 to 40 seconds long . a plurality of aerators located in association with a plurality of modules are provided with a burst of air simultaneously from a shared air accumulator or pulsator connected to all of the aerators . the air accumulator or pulsator may be fed with a continuous supply of air . the plurality of modules may be connected together in a cassette or rack . the accumulator or pulsator may be located outside of a tank of water containing the membranes .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an improved method and apparatus for a valve assembly features a valve body , a first seat ring mounted in the valve body , a second seat ring mounted in the valve body , and a retractable blade gate slideable in between the first seat ring and the second seat ring . the gate is moveable between open and closed position . a first elastomeric ring is disposed in between the valve body and the first seal ring and projecting towards the gate blade . a second elastomeric ring is disposed in between the second seat ring and the valve body and projecting towards the gate blade .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a fast pulsed excitation , electromagnetic undulator or wiggler , employing geometrically alternating substacks of thin laminations of ferromagnetic material , together with a single turn current loop excitation of the composite assembly , of such shape and configuration that intense , spatially alternating , magnetic fields are generated ; for use as a pulsed mode undulator or wiggler radiator , for use in a free electron laser type radiation source or , for use in an inverse free electron laser charged particle accelerator .
| 7Electricity
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a flashlight assembly including a flashlight bulb and an accessory device , such as a two - way wireless radio , operated by the same rechargeable battery . recharging circuitry provides for sure , ready recharging of the battery , and low - current drain flashing circuitry provides for long flashing life for a given battery charge . all of the components are mounted in a casing , the casing having a handle affixed thereto for facilitating ready manipulation and utilization of the flashlight bulb and accessory device .
| 7Electricity
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the present invention provides an improved orthopedic system in which the part of a device that attaches to the bone is detachable from the rest of the device . the system includes a proximal bone anchor , associated proximal fastener , a distal bone anchor , and associated distal fastener . the bone anchors are affixed to the bone on opposing sides of the bone repair site , which may be an osteotomy . the fasteners serve to releasably mechanically couple the orthopedic device , which may be a distractor , to the bone anchors . in a preferred embodiment , the bone anchors are made from a resorbable material .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a therapeutic ointment that includes a skin protecting agent , an anti - inflammatory agent , and an antibiotic composition , and a method of using the ointment to treat mammals suffering from dermatological infections .
| 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for the performance of the snms process , having a separate ion source , a sample holder , a system for the production of a radio - frequency plasma and a mass analyzer , in which the ion source and the mass analyzer are disposed side by side on the same side of the chamber provided for the radio - frequency plasma , and in which the sample mounted on the sample holder is situated within the chamber provided for the radio - frequency plasma . this apparatus can be used not only for the performance of the two kinds of snms operation but also secondary ion mass spectroscopy under optimum spatial conditions .
| 0Human Necessities
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a method is provided for compressing relatively time invariant binary data , such as speech data in a telephone answering device , using statistical analysis of changes in the data . an original record organized into multiple frames of multiple bits each is used to construct an xored record of the same number of frames and bits . the xored record has a base frame with the same bit value pattern as a corresponding base frame of the original record , and remaining frames with bit values given by the outputs of an exclusive - or operation applied to the bit values of corresponding and prior frames of the original record . the bit positions of the xored record frame set are analyzed and reordered , according to their bit value change activity and used to construct an output record . the output record may have a base frame with the same bit value pattern as the corresponding reordered xored record base frame . other output record frames are established using a compression scheme wherein at least low bit value change subframes of the reordered xored record frames are compressed by replacing them with shorter bit patterns having a format comprising a first part representing the number of bit changes occurring in the subframe and a second part identifying the location or locations , if any , of those changes . the foregoing procedure is reversed to restore the original record from the output record .
| 7Electricity
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the present invention discloses an apparatus for detecting spring stiffness which comprises a universal material testing machine , a loading beam of the universal material testing machine , a fixing rod of bracket for belleville spring deformation detection , a movable clamping rod of bracket for belleville spring deformation detection , a dial gauge , etc .
| 6Physics
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a paper pick - up unit of an image forming apparatus includes an elliptical pick - up rubber having a first arcuate part and a second arcuate part . the first and second arcuate parts are symmetrical to each other and contact a paper . a pick - up housing supports the pick - up rubber , which are attached around the circumference thereof . a first shaft opening and a second shaft opening are formed opposite to each other in the pick - up housing and are eccentrically disposed with respect to a center of the pick - up housing . a pick - up shaft is engaged with one of the first shaft opening and the second shaft opening of the pick - up housing , and is capable of rotating . the pick - up shaft is engaged with the first shaft opening of the pick - up housing for the first arcuate part of the pick - up rubber to pick up a paper . the pick - up shaft is engaged with the second shaft opening of the pick - up housing for the second arcuate part of the pick - up rubber to pick up a paper .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a wall charger includes a body that has at least one prong configured to be connected to an alternating current power source , a universal serial bus connection port , the usb connection port being electrically connected to the at least one prong , and a docking port , and a removable charger , wherein the docking port is configured to slidably receive the movable charger , the docking port being electrically connected to the at least one prong . in another aspect of the disclosure , the removable charger comprises a second usb connection port electrically connected to the at least one prong . in yet another aspect of the disclosure , a method for charging at least one portable electronic device with the wall charger includes connecting the at least one prong to an ac power source and connecting a portable electronic device to the usb connection port .
| 7Electricity
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