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a bipolar high - voltage switching power supply system includes an input and a first output module for generating power at a first voltage and power rating . in another configuration , a second output module is combined with the first to generate power at double the power rating . the power supply is particularly suited for ct scanners and similar biomedical instrumentation .
7Electricity
a rate - responsive cardiac pacemaker implements a novel pacing mode , identified as adir / vvir , which is especially effective for patients with sick sinus syndrome and only intermittent atrioventricular block . within the same pacemaker circuitry , an aair pacemaker and a vvi pacemaker are provided with atrial blanking following both atrial and ventricular events . ventricular blanking after atrial pacing is minimized for better detection of r - waves following an atrial paced event .
0Human Necessities
described herein is a bacterial cell containing a recombinant bacteriophage defense mechanism . the defense mechanism comprises a bacteriophage promoter operatively associated with a heterologous dna encoding a product lethal to the bacterial cell . the bacterial cell is susceptible to infection by a bacteriophage , and the promoter is activated upon the infection of said bacterial cell by that bacteriophage . bacteria useful in carrying out the invention include both gram negative and gram positive bacteria ; the heterologous dna may encode an enzyme that degrades nucleic acid . recombinant dnas useful for making the foregoing cells , cultures prepared from such cells , and fermentation methods carried out with such cells are also disclosed .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
described is a method for recovering aroma concentrate from a caffeine - or theobromine - comprising food base material , such as coffee or tea , and in particular cocoa , at least including the steps of : introducing the food base material into an aqueous extractant and incubating the food base material at a suitable temperature and for a suitable period , substantial extraction of the aromas taking place to form an aqueous food extract , pervaporating the food extract using a hydrophobic pervaporation membrane to form a food aroma permeate , recovering the permeate to obtain the aroma concentrate . also described are food concentrates obtainable via the abovementioned method .
0Human Necessities
a bulb accumulator for electric lamp bulbs is disclosed wherein the bulbs are supported , in transit , by moving belts and a fixed member or , when accumulated , by the fixed member and the bulb ahead .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the invention disclosed herein concerns technology that ensures , in a projection exposure process using a transmission type reticle , exposure with an even finish size throughout the entire exposure region , without adverse influence of external disturbance light such as back - surface reflection , for example . specifically , the invention provides a reticle , a semiconductor exposure apparatus and method , and a semiconductor device manufacturing method , wherein a reticle used there includes a pattern region in which a circuit pattern is formed , a light blocking region of a width d formed at an outside periphery of the pattern region , and an anti - reflection film formed on a surface of the reticle remote from the pattern region , wherein the width d of the light blocking film satisfies a relation d ≤ 2 ⁢ t · tan ⁢ } where n 1 is a refractive index of a medium at a light entrance side of the reticle , n 2 is a refractive index of the reticle , t is a thickness of the reticle , and θ is an incidence angle of light upon the reticle .
6Physics
a portable , compact test set for multi - pair cables having connectors , where the connectors are mated to adapters in the test set and pulses are generated which sequentially test each pair for open and short conditions , using transistor to transistor logic which provides a visual indication of the pair , the wire and the defect detected .
6Physics
the present invention relates to an airbag cushion , which simultaneously exhibits a very low amount of fabric utilized to produce the target airbag cushion in correlation to an overall high amount of available inflation airspace within the cushion itself . these two correlative elements are now combined for the first time in what is defined as an effective fabric usage index . the inventive airbag cushion must possess an effective fabric usage factor of at most 0 . 0330 . a cushion exhibiting such low seam usage and fabric usage factors and also comprising an integrated looped pocket for the disposition of an inflator can is also provided as well as an overall vehicle restraint system comprising the inventive airbag cushion .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a combination trailer and pontoon boat is disclosed in which the supporting wheels are attached to the boat by a confining track . this provides for the controlled launching and landing of the boat while the supporting wheels are fixed in place on dry land . ramps permit the loading of the towing vehicle onto the boat while both are on dry land . a towing structure moves beneath the boat during loading and off - loading of the tow vehicle and is then pivoted upward in the waterborne mode . the supporting wheels are winched from their position beneath the boat rearward and upward along the confining track in the waterborne mode . the combination trailer and pontoon boat is a towable , one vehicle ferry .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the present invention is directed to an intraocular lens , an intraocular lens system and a method of producing and / or implanting the lens or system in an eye wherein at least one intraocular lens includes a coating that aids in resisting interlenticular opacification . the material of the coating is preferably hydrophilic or super - hydrophobic .
0Human Necessities
the tumor - necrosis factor superfamily member light is a cytokine for inducing immune responses against tumors . a novel biochemical approach is used to decorate the surface of tumor cells with light . light decorated cells can be used to vaccinate and induce effective , sustained immunity against cells expressing neo or pathogen associated antigens . variants of light are described that enhance binding to cellular receptors and decrease regulation by inhibitors increasing ability to stimulate immunity .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a motion detecting device for enhancement of the image quality at ultra - low bit rates is disclosed , which permits quantization of the prediction error with the highest possible degree of accuracy , taking into account the amount of information which is generated by a motion vector generated by a motion vector generator . a difference vector corresponding to a difference between the motion vector and a motion vector of an already encoded reference pixel block located near the current pixel block to be encoded in said current frame is obtained . an output resulting from a motion detection of the difference vector so as to obtain the minimum step size from said difference vector , through the use of the number of generated bits and the number of bits of said difference vector , is encoded .
7Electricity
a stalk and root eliminator for efficiently cutting , uprooting , and lifting vegetation from the soil . the stalk and root eliminator is able to accomplish each of these functions in a single pass , greatly reducing the time it takes to clear a field . the stalk and root eliminator includes a front hitch mount for coupling the chassis of the stalk and root eliminator to a tractor , a cutting device , a series of plows , and a rotary picker aligned with each of the plows .
0Human Necessities
disclosed is a microprocessor based system with a dynamically selectable operating system that is capable of providing unique operating systems based upon current hardware states without user intervention . the system will determine the current state of the system and select from a plurality of operating systems the best operating system to load . in normal operating conditions the system will select the most full - featured and robust operating system . if , for example , the system loses alternating - current power , the system will shutdown , reboot , and automatically select an operating system with very limited capabilities and limited power consumption to allow the system to retrieve important data from the cache and store the data to a data storage device .
6Physics
a compound of the formula ## str1 ## wherein n , x , r 3 , r 4 and ar are as defined above , useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis , cancer , tissue ulceration , restenosis , periodontal disease , epidermolysis bullosa , scleritis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity , aids , sepsis , septic shock and other diseases involving the production of tnf .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
this invention is directed to a storage container for a magnetic recording tape cartridge comprising a pair of tape hubs each having six hub - toothings located at equal space and projected radially inwardly within a drive shaft inserting hole of the hub . the container comprises an open receptacle container body having a pair of side walls , a bottom wall and an end wall connected with each of the side walls at one end thereof ; a lid member connected with the receptacle container body for rotation to close the container ; and a pair of hub locking members disposed in either the receptacle container body or the lid member so as to lock the hubs against rotation . each of the hub locking members comprises a short column like boss engageable within the drive shaft inserting hole of the hub , and having a cone shaped top portion and two engaging keys substantially radially projected from the boss , whereby operation of the lid member for opening and closure can be assured and rotation of the tape hubs can be effectively prevented when the magnetic recording tape cartridge is enclosed in the storage container .
6Physics
exemplary mobile drying containers and related methods are provided . in one embodiment , the mobile drying container includes a first side wall , a second side wall , a first end wall , a second end wall having a gate , an interior bottom , an upper volume and a lower volume separated by a ventilated floor supported by support members , wheels positioned below the lower volume , and one or more support legs positioned below the lower volume to provide support between the mobile drying container and the ground . the upper volume holds the crop to be dried , and the gate of the second end wall is operable to open and provide a path to dump or remove the crop . the lower volume is operable to receive a flow of air from an opening to assist with the drying of the crop . the present invention also encompasses other embodiments and methods .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a monolithic two axis gimbal suspension system for a tuned inertial instrument includes flexure hinges which are formed monolithically integral therein to define the pivot axis of the suspension system , each monolithically integral flexure hinge having aligned pairs of skew , crossed bridges integral with the relatively rotatable gimbals of the suspension system . the suspension system is used in a dry tuned gyroscope to suspend the gyro rotor from the gyro spin shaft . a method for making the monolithic suspension system comprises electro discharge machining of a monolithic workpiece mounted on a movable mandrel . monolithically integral flexure hinges comprising skew , crossed bridges formed therein , interconnect gimbal portions which are formed in the workpiece . construction of an improved tuned gyroscope employing the monolithic suspension system in a single compartment housing is described .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an activation signal is generated when an aircraft passes directly overhead and may be employed to record aircraft noise levels or to trigger a zenith camera for producing a photograph of the aircrafr useful in determining aircraft position . when used in connection with a second instrument located at a fixed distance from the first and along the path of the aircraft , aircraft ground speed may be determined . ambient light , normally passing through an optically defined airspace and then incident upon light sensors , is partially blocked when an object such as an aircraft is present . a signal proportional to the change in ambient light incident upon the sensors and a function of the size and shape of the aircraft is used to sense the passage of a wing section . upon detection of the wing section an activation signal is generated .
6Physics
a heat dissipation device includes a fin member , a fan , a fan holder and at least one heat pipe . the fan holder includes a support plate which is sandwiched between the fin member and the fan , and ears perpendicularly extending from the support plate . the heat pipe includes a condensating section . the condensating section extends across the fin member near the support plate and is gripped by the ears .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
in a motorcycle of the type including a transmission case provided on one side of a body frame , and a transmission and a gear type deceleration unit housed in the case for transmitting a driving force from an engine to an axle of the rear wheel an antilock controlling device for controlling a braking hydraulic pressure for the rear wheel includes a wheel deceleration sensor operatively connected with the rear wheel , and a casing for accommodating the antilock controlling device is attached to the transmission case . the wheel deceleration sensor includes a driving shaft having a pinion coupled thereto , and the pinion meshes with a final gear of the gear type deceleration unit . with this construction , there is no need of providing any exclusive overdrive device for the sensor , and a complication in the structure surrounding the rear wheel is avoided .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the invention relates to a flat cable connector for sealed applications . an object of the invention is to show a new and considerably improved kind of a flat cable connector for sealed applications , compared to the current state of the art . the invention proposes a connector for a sealed connection of a flat cable arrangement , with an external housing , with an insertion opening for the insertion of the flat cable arrangement , with at least one sealing element comprising compressed gel , which can be so arranged at the connecting point of the insertion opening for the flat cable arrangement , that it only comes into effective contact with the flat cable arrangement when the flat cable arrangement is in an inserted condition and with a device for the pressurization of the at least one sealing element for sealing at least the connecting point when the flat cable arrangement is in inserted state .
7Electricity
this invention relates to a method for treating persistent pain disorders by inhibiting the biochemical mediators of inflammation in a subject comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective dosage of said inhibitor . said process for treating persistent pain disorders is based on sota omoigui &# 39 ; s law , which states : the origin of all pain is inflammation and the inflammatory response . biochemical mediators of inflammation that are targeted for inhibition include but are not limited to : prostaglandin , nitric oxide , tumor necrosis factor alpha , interleukin 1 - alpha , interleukin 1 - beta , interleukin - 4 , interleukin - 6 and interleukin - 8 , histamine and serotonin , substance p , matrix metallo - proteinase , calcitonin gene - related peptide , vasoactive intestinal peptide as well as the potent inflammatory mediator peptide proteins neurokinin a , bradykinin , kallidin and t - kinin .
0Human Necessities
a gaming machine comprising a user interface and a wrist support and hand grip . the wrist support and hand grip are useable in a first position while griping the hand grip , and in a second position while gripping the wrist support , while facilitating manipulation of one or more input devices at either position .
6Physics
an electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising a conductive substrate and a photoconductive layer disposed on the conductive substrate to generate photocarriers upon light radiation . the photoconductive layer comprises a charge - generating layer and a charge - retaining layer . at least part of the charge - generating layer has a plurality of thin microcrystalline semiconductor layers containing silicon as a major constituent and at least one element selected from the group consisting of carbon , hydrogen , and nitrogen . the plurality of microcrystalline layers produce a superlattice structure . the adjacent thin microcrystalline semiconductor layers have different element concentrations . at least part of the charge - retaining layer has a first amorphous semiconductor layer containing silicon as a major constituent and a second amorphous semiconductor layer containing silicon as a major constituent , and at least one element selected from the group consisting of carbon , oxygen , and nitrogen .
6Physics
an improved shut - down heat removal system for a liquid metal nuclear reactor of the type having a vessel for holding hot and cold pools of liquid sodium is disclosed herein . generally , the improved system comprises a redan or barrier within the reactor vessel which allows an auxiliary heat exchanger to become immersed in liquid sodium from the hot pool whenever the reactor pump fails to generate a metal - circulating pressure differential between the hot and cold pools of sodium . this redan also defines an alternative circulation path between the hot and cold pools of sodium in order to equilibrate the distribution of the decay heat from the reactor core . the invention may take the form of a redan or barrier that circumscribes the inner wall of the reactor vessel , thereby defining an annular space therebetween . in this embodiment , the bottom of the annular space communicates with the cold pool of sodium , and the auxiliary heat exchanger is placed in this annular space just above the drawn - down level that the liquid sodium assumes during normal operating conditions . alternatively , the redan of the invention may include a pair of vertically oriented , concentrically disposed standpipes having a piston member disposed between them that operates somewhat like a pressure - sensitive valve . in both embodiments , the cessation of the pressure differential that is normally created by the reactor pump causes the auxiliary heat exchanger to be immersed in liquid sodium from the hot pool . additionally , the redan in both embodiments forms a circulation flow path between the hot and cold pools so that the decay heat from the nuclear core is uniformly distributed within the vessel .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the invention relates to a winding machine , on which , in alternation , a wound package is wound in a winding position of a spindle , while at the same time a completely wound package is removed from another spindle . with winding machines according to the prior art , the completely wound package must be removed quickly before the other wound package has reached a critical diameter to avoid a collision of their lateral faces . according to the invention , a shifting device shifts the completely wound package before or during the winding process of the wound package such that the axial extensions of the wound packages have no overlap . the collision of the wound packages can thus be prevented as the diameter of the wound package increases , whereby a more compact design with a smaller spacing of the spindles is made possible and an operator has more time to remove the completely wound spool .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a carrier for connection of a window pane to a window lift of a motor vehicle comprises guiding claws spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of a guide rail of the window lift for guiding the carrier on the guide rail . the carrier includes a window pane holder for connecting the window pane with the carrier and an adjusting device for adjusting the position and / or orientation of the window pane with respect to the guide rail . to ensure an exact bearing of the window pane on an associated sealing contour on a motor vehicle body with simple constructive means , little mounting effort and few components , at least one guiding claw is adjustable in a direction vertical to the longitudinal extension of the guide rail or in longitudinal extension of the guide rail and vertical to the longitudinal extension of the guide rail .
4Fixed Constructions
a slue position sensing system and method of modifying a machine to include such a slue position sensing system are disclosed . the slue position sensing system may include a swing sensor housing disposed between a swing motor and a swing drive . the swing sensor housing may be coupled to a rotary position sensor that indirectly detects rotation of the target gear or a speed sensor that directly detects rotation of the target gear . for embodiments with no target gear , but with upper and lower frames rotatably coupled together by a ring gear and a swing gear , the sensor may be a rotary position sensor mounted to a slip ring assembly and magnet that are connected to a hydraulic swivel between the upper and lower frames or the sensor may be a speed sensor that detects rotation of the swing gear . the sensors generate a signal that is communicated to a controller or an ecm that accurately reflects the angular movement imparted to the work implement by the swing drive .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a fuel cell system with an ejector is provided . in particular , the system includes a stack , fuel injection nozzle and a water injection nozzle . in particular , the stack produces electricity via an electrochemical reaction using fuel and air . the fuel injection nozzle injects fuel into the stack and the water injection nozzle injects water into the fuel injection nozzle . in particular , water is supplied from the water injection nozzle into the fuel injection nozzle due to a vacuum within the fuel injection nozzle .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a magnetic nano - ring device and method of fabrication includes providing a substrate ; forming at least one nano - pillar on the substrate ; depositing a plurality of electrodes on the substrate ; depositing an anti - ferromagnetic layer on a first electrode of the plurality of electrodes ; depositing a first ferromagnetic layer on the anti - ferromagnetic layer ; depositing a tunnel barrier layer on the first ferromagnetic layer ; depositing a second ferromagnetic layer on the tunnel barrier layer ; planarizing the nano - pillars and the second ferromagnetic layer to form a co - planar nano - pillar and second ferromagnetic layer ; depositing a second electrode on the co - planar nano - pillar and second ferromagnetic layer ; and forming a nano - structure ring in a substantially cylindrical configuration .
6Physics
a software application , provided either through a computer network or via the internet , where registered users can participate in a competition such as a spelling bee , either synchronously or over a certain time period , and from various locations . it allows for customization of the quiz content and presents the same tasks to every participant . participants &# 39 ; accomplishments are recorded to determine their rank in the competition .
0Human Necessities
a system for determining impulse events of an asset by sampling and digitizing a complex signal sensed by a transducer monitoring the asset into a digitized signal with a sampling device operatively coupled to the transducer , transforming the digitized signal into a plurality of maximum and minimum value pairs each pair having an associated location correlated to a relative movement of a moving member of the asset with a processor operatively coupled to the sampling device , and a monitor and / or a computerized condition monitor having the processor integrally formed therewith or operatively coupled thereto for comparing at least one of said plurality of maximum and minimum value pairs and its respective location to at least one known value for determining impulse events based on the comparison step for providing asset protection .
6Physics
an improved advertising and labeling assembly and associated method is disclosed in which a composite structure is formed having multiple layers for forming a two - sided modifiable adhesive label .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a system and method of facilitating remote interventions in a self - checkout system which allows an attendant to wander among self - checkout stations . the system includes a communicator for communicating the interventions to an attendant and for communicating a response to the intervention from the attendant to the self - checkout system .
0Human Necessities
a spinal cage device for fusion of spinal vertebrae comprising a cage body having a cavity defined by upper , lower , and side walls ; a piston selectively insertable into the cavity through a side wall , the piston having at least one angled surface ; at least one channel extending through at least one of the upper wall and the lower wall ; at least one fastening member moveable within the at least one channel between a first disengaged position and a second engaged position ; and wherein in second engaged position the at least one fastening member is held substantially stationary relative to the cage body by contact with the piston . according to one aspect of the invention , the device includes a locking means for supplementing fixation of the piston to the cage body .
0Human Necessities
a cable connecting apparatus for a control cable having an inner wire that slides within an outer casing includes a cable sleeve adapted to receive the outer casing of the control cable ; a guide having a first end portion and a second end portion , wherein the guide supports the cable sleeve so that the cable sleeve moves toward the first end portion and the second end portion ; and a biasing device for biasing the cable sleeve toward the second end portion of the guide . a connecting apparatus for a first control cable having a first inner wire that slides within a first outer casing and a second outer casing and a second control cable having a second inner wire that slides within a third outer casing and a fourth outer casing includes a bracket including a first support for supporting the first outer casing ; a second support for supporting the second outer casing spaced apart from the first outer casing ; a third support for supporting the third outer casing ; and a fourth support for supporting the fourth outer casing spaced apart from the third outer casing . a connecting member is provided for connecting a portion of the first inner wire located between the first outer casing and the second outer casing to a portion of the second inner wire disposed between the third outer casing and the fourth outer casing , wherein the connector moves together with the first inner wire and the second inner wire . a position confirmation means is provided that allows the position of at least one of the first outer casing , the second outer casing , the third outer casing and the fourth outer casing to be visually confirmed .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
the present invention , a multiprocessor chip pervasive command interface , collects different types of pervasive commands into individual queues for each command type . as permitted by various grouping rules , valid commands are grouped together into one single command and placed on a functional interchip communications bus . this grouping of commands maximizes pervasive command bandwidth while the use of the functional bus minimizes the number of interchip connections .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a solution for centralized management of returned goods transactions is described . the solution may receive a returned good content that comprises a picture of a returned good . from the picture , the returned good may be categorized as one of a repairable item or an item that should be scrapped . a centralized database may be kept for the purpose of tracking the repair or scrap of the returned good and documenting various events and data associated with the returned good . from the database , a returned goods report that is useful for indicating a chargeback amount owed a retailer for losses associated with one or more returned goods over a period of time may be generated . advantageously , because the solution herein is centralized between a retailer and a supplier , a transparent and accurate accounting of chargeback amounts may be provided to both the retailer and the supplier .
6Physics
a net - shaped protective material for wire harness sheathing which has flame retardancy and is free from mesh deformation . vertical strands and horizontal strands which are constituted of a flame - retardant resin wire having an elliptic sectional shape have been pressed and hot melt bonded at the intersections thereof to form a net shape . the vertical strands and horizontal strands are superposed at the intersections without interlacing , and one or both of the vertical strands and horizontal strands are melted in a state where 40 % to 50 % of the sectional area has been melted and embedded in the other strands . the protective metal has a cut end which has undergone fraying prevention processing .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a process for fabricating panels of a core material with thermoplastic resin facings . the core material is either foam or a honeycomb structure from aramid paper . a belt press machine provides a means for rapid heating and cooling such that the core will not degrade . since the process is so rapid , aramid fibers can be used to reinforce the resin facings without deleterious decomposition of the fibers under the temperatures used to heat the panels during forming .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the present invention is to provide a horizontal balance control system of motor vehicle comprising a pneumatic conveyor operable to actuate hydraulic devices , links , and other mechanical elements for generating a restraint force among wheels in the same line or not in the same line , a control means is operable to activate the pneumatic conveyor for outputting compressed gas to increase pressure of a valve thereof and enable wheels in the same line or not in the same line to rotate toward the same direction . by utilizing this , discomfort of a driver and one or more passengers due to moving forward or backward while the motor vehicle is braking or accelerating is eliminated .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a domino circuit may be provided with additional keeper transistors that are selectively activated when one of the input transistors in a logic structure has a low or inactive signal applied to it during the evaluation stage . thus , the potential of the output node of the domino circuit may be maintained , improving the soft error rate .
7Electricity
a combined apparatus has an apparatus to acquire tomographic image datasets and an apparatus to acquire radiographic projection images . a first examination region in which radiographic projection images are acquired includes at least a part of a second examination region in which the tomographic image datasets are acquired . a number of radiographic projection images can be acquired from which a three - dimensional reconstruction of the first examination region is possible .
6Physics
inflatable articles of clothing are disclosed . using in many cases multiple plies of material impervious to air , inflatable pockets are created . valves may also be included to facilitate introducing air into the pockets and , if necessary , to permit their deflation .
0Human Necessities
a hay roll transporter is adapted to pick up very large hay rolls in the field , carry them to another location , and off load them for storage or further transport . the transporter is in the general configuration of a truck , and may be driven on public roads and also as an agricultural vehicle in the field . the transporter is capable of carrying multiple large hay rolls , which rolls may each exceed one thousand pounds . the rolls are loaded in two rows side by side on the truck bed , with rolls being added alternatingly to each row for lateral balance of the truck . a front ramp with movable forks thereon is used to pick up each roll and load it on the front of the truck , whereupon the roll is transferred to a bed rack which carries and deposits the roll on the bed of the transporter truck . the front rack is laterally translatable from one side to the other of the front of the truck in order to pick up and deposit the hay rolls in two side by side rows , and the truck cab is likewise laterally movable in order to provide a clear area for the loading of each roll from the front of the truck . the transporter may be operated , and the hay rolls picked up , carried , and delivered , by a single driver or operator . the front ramp and forks are capable of stacking the hay rolls to form at least two vertical rows when off loading .
0Human Necessities
various embodiments of the present invention relate to a bone plate apparatus and methods for using the bone plate apparatus . more particularly , in one embodiment the bone plate apparatus and / or method may be used in connection with a laminoplasty procedure .
0Human Necessities
a light projection optical system is presented . the system comprises a cooling chamber containing : a light source operative at a cool temperature being lower than 240k ; a cooler unit capable of cooling said light source to said cool temperature during the light source operation , an optical window permitting light emergence outside from the cooling chamber ; and an optical unit accommodated in the optical path of light emitted by said light source and enabling emergence of this light through said optical window outside from the cooling chamber .
7Electricity
a blade for a stator in a torque converter including a first face , which includes a first step , and a second face located substantially circumferentially opposite the first face . in one embodiment , the first face includes first and second disjointed or misaligned segments , and the first step connects the first and second segments . in another embodiment , the second face includes a second step . in yet another embodiment , the second face includes third and fourth disjointed or misaligned segments , and the second step connects the first and second segments .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a pin server system interacts with one or more financial institutions to authenticate a mobile phone and - or a user thereof . the pin server provides to the mobile phone one or more pin numbers to use in financial transactions involving the one or more financial institutions , and also provides the one or more pin numbers to the financial institutions in a manner that results in the one or more pin numbers being associated with one or more accounts of the mobile phone user with the one or more financial institutions .
6Physics
ic card receiving power from terminal and performing process , ic card comprises storage storing first identification information uniquely assigned to ic card , acquisition unit acquiring second identification information from terminal , first timer including first change unit whose state changes with lapse of time without power , state of first change unit changing from first initial state to final state via intermediate state , first timer outputting first signal indicative of changed state of first change unit when ic card receives power , comparison unit comparing second identification information with first identification information , determining whether second identification information and first identification information are identical , and providing first initializing signal according to at least one of determined results , and controller initializing first change unit to first initial state when receiving first initializing signal , controller further controlling ic card to make it inhibit process until state of first change unit changes to intermediate state .
6Physics
an electric motor stator has a stator core and a plurality of windings wound around teeth of the stator core . each of the windings has two tooth winding portions with a crossover wire extending therebetween . each of the windings starts from a neutral wire and winds around a first tooth to form a first tooth winding portion and then winds around an opposed tooth to form a second tooth winding portion with the crossover wire extending as a power wire . thus , the second tooth winding portion is started from the power wire . a terminal end of the second tooth winding portion is drawn out and connected to the neutral wire . the stator core has an insulator having support portions for preventing the tooth winding portions from falling outwards . the power wire is held between the tooth winding portion and a slot bottom so as to be fixed .
7Electricity
a ni — fe based super alloy having high strength and toughness at high temperatures even when used in high - temperature environments , and a process of producing the super alloy . a turbine disk using the super alloy , a process of producing the turbine disk , a turbine spacer using the super alloy , and a process of producing the turbine spacer , as well as a gas turbine are also provided . the ni — fe based super alloy contains not more than 0 . 03 % by weight of c , 14 - 18 % of cr , 15 - 45 % of fe , 0 . 5 - 2 . 0 % of al , not more than 0 . 05 % of n , 0 . 5 to 2 . 0 % of ti , 1 . 5 - 5 . 0 % of nb , and ni as a main ingredient .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
in one aspect , a processor is provided . the processor may include logic , coupled to the processor , and to issue a currently issued memory fetch over a processor bus . the currently issued memory fetch may include a next fetch hint that may include information about a next memory fetch .
6Physics
a self - locking belt retractor for motor vehicles with a vehicle - sensitive and a belt - webbing - sensitive control system for the blocking arrangement of the belt retractor , is characterized in that for the formation of its inertia , an inertial mass is swivellably mounted on a control disk , wherein the inertial mass can be deflected into a blocking position for the control disc . additionally , a locking lever mounted on the control disc is provided for the cutoff of a vehicle sensor , and by way of a switching process in its cutoff position , the locking lever cuts off the vehicle sensor and secures the inertial mass in a disabling position , the disabling position being different than the blocking position .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a non - coordinating anion , preferably containing a sterically shielded diboron hydride , if combined with a cyclopenta - dienyl - substituted metallocene cation component , such as a zirconocene metallocene , is a useful olefin polymerization catalyst component . the anion preferably has the formula ## str1 ## where r is branched lower alkyl , such as t - butyl .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method and system for managing a distributed computing system relying on the discovery and analysis of dependency data . the implemented system and method utilizes an agent that can detect dependency configuration data stored on network management elements to determine the relationship of elements within the distributed system . further included is a particular embodiment that displays a root managed device a root distance from a border and displays a non - root managed device having a dependency relationship with the root managed device a predetermined distance from the border that is greater than the root distance .
7Electricity
a recording apparatus using full - line type ink jet recording heads needs a large amount of electrical power for ink ejection due to a large number of nozzles of the recording heads . therefore , a power supply capacity of the recording apparatus needs to be increased , resulting in increase in an overall apparatus cost . when simultaneously recording on plural recording media using a recording apparatus having recording heads with different electrical power consumptions arranged in a transfer direction of the recording media , recording is performed so that the recording heads to be simultaneously driven are combined so as to be a combination of the recording heads with different electrical power consumptions .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method for receiving an http adaptive streaming video from a server , said method comprising at a client , operatively connected to said server upon receiving a chunk of said video , determining a current rate of transmission for transmissions from said server to said client ; obtaining statistical information pertaining to an expected future rate of transmission , in function of at least said current rate of transmission ; deriving a target rate of transmission from said statistical information ; and requesting a subsequent chunk of said video in accordance with said target rate of transmission .
7Electricity
a method for the reduction of the complexity of nucleic acid pool , comprising : providing a sample with one or more nucleic acid molecules ; cutting the nucleic acid molecules by a random and / or sequence independent cutting step thereby obtaining a pool of nucleic acid fragments ; and amplifying one or more fragments of said nucleic acid molecules , wherein the one or more fragments constitute at least a fraction of all fragments of the nucleic acid molecules , wherein the amplified or amplifying one or more fragments of said fraction are divided into different subpools , and wherein the fragments of each subpool comprise a common nucleic acid feature .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the invention describes an integrated process for capturing co 2 emitted by at least a portion of the flue gas coming from the regeneration zone of a catalytic cracking unit using a unit for amine treatment of said flue gas , in which the catalytic cracking unit is equipped with an external exchanger using as the hot fluid a portion of the catalyst removed from the regeneration zone , the heat necessary for the amine treatment unit being supplied integrally by the catalytic cracking unit using the steam generated by said external exchanger .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method for integrating a plurality of content repositories into a virtual content repository , comprising providing credential information to each one of said plurality of content repositories , receiving authorization information from each one of said plurality of content repositories , wherein the authorization information indicates whether or not an authorization procedure succeeded , integrating into the vcr each one of said plurality of content repositories whose authorization information indicates successful authorization , and wherein each one of said plurality of content repositories exposes a first set of services to enable its integration into the vcr .
6Physics
a thermoanalysis device , including a controllable temperature regulating device for the controlled change in the temperature of a sample to be investigated , a detection device for the continuous detection of at least one signal characteristic of a property of the sample during the change in the temperature , and a gas analysis device for investigating gases which are liberated from the sample . in order to enable an improved time - and temperature - resolved investigation of volatile components and decomposition products , provision is made according to the invention such that , during the change in the temperature of the sample , the temperature regulating device is controlled according to a control algorithm taking account of the detected signal and / or the gas analysis device is constituted so as to be controllable and is controlled according to a control algorithm taking account of the detected signal .
7Electricity
the invention is associated with ingestible film coated solid dosage forms comprising natural honey in the coating applied to such forms . the natural honey of the film coated solid dosage form is of sufficient level to be perceived by the user while avoiding sticking to each other or the packaging with which they are in contact and , or storage .
0Human Necessities
this invention is directed to advanced hemorrhage control wound dressings , and methods of using a producing same . the subject wound dressing is constructed from a non - mammalian material for control of severe bleeding . the wound dressing is formed of a biomaterial comprising chitosan for controlling severe bleeding . the kind of severe , life - threatening bleeding contemplated by this invention is typically of the type not capable of being stanched when a conventional gauze wound dressing is applied with conventional pressure to the subject wound . the wound dressing being capable of substantially stanching the flow of the severe life - threatening bleeding from the wound by adhering to the wound site , to seal the wound , to accelerate blood clot formation at the wound site , to reinforce clot information at the wound site and prevent bleed out from the wound site , and to substantially prohibit the flow of blood out of the wound site .
0Human Necessities
a program type automatic exposure controller produces a selection signal in each of the film sensitivity information regions in response to information for a film sensitivity in said each of regions and changes a program constant in the aperture controller by the selection signal so that an aperture control for opening and closing a shutter may be conducted by a photometry operation of light reflected by the film surface after an aperture operation is completed .
6Physics
a pull gun is used for pulling a mandrel through an expandable sleeve positioned in a fastener hole . the mandrel expands the sleeve as it moves therethrough causing the sleeve to put the metal which surrounds the hole in a state of compression . the pull gun has alternative extensions or sleeve retainers having general appearances of collet chucks and they are adapted to be positioned adjacent holes being prestressed . the retainers are of relatively small diameter for operation through a drill fixture and in small spaces on a workpiece .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a computerized method and related system and software for simplifying telephonic calling , comprising : designating a default destination area code ; the user specifying a destination telephone number ; and as a default , causing the call to be signaled using the designated default destination area code in combination with the specified destination telephone number , without the user entering the designated default destination area code when specifying the destination telephone number .
7Electricity
a latch is provided for a mortise lock of the type comprising a housing for accommodating the lock components . the latch comprises a first and second portions movably mounted in the housing and a securing element for releasably connecting the first and second portions in either a first relative axial position or a second relative axial position where the first and second portions of the latch are rotatable relative to one another . in the first axially connected position of the latch , the first and second portions of the latch are movable together relative to the housing so that the first portion at least partially non - rotatably projects outwardly from the opening in the housing in an extended position of the latch , and the first portion is inside the housing in a retracted position of the latch . in the second axially connected position of the latch , the first portion of the latch extends further outwardly from the opening in the housing so that the first portion is rotatable relative to the housing and the first portion may be rotated to a selected position and returned to the first axially connected position of the first and second portions of the latch .
4Fixed Constructions
the disclosure pertains to a device for cutting a suture in a fluid environment which isolates a portion of the suture to be cut within a substantially sealed environment and cuts the suture thermally by using an electrically heated element within the chamber . in another embodiment , the disclosure relates to a vascular sealing system including the suture cutting device and a method of use thereof .
0Human Necessities
a pair of gaskets is integrally formed with seal lips corresponding to each other and extending in the longitudinal direction of the gasket , and side portions disposed on either sides or one side of the seal lip and having a height lower than that of the seal lip . the plate - shaped attachment member includes a through - hole provided at a position where the side portions of the pair of gaskets communicate with each other so as to be formed therethrough in the thickness direction , and the pair of gaskets is integrally formed through the through - hole . an opening shape of the through - hole is set to be an elongated shape in the longitudinal direction of the gasket so as to make a width dimension of each of the side portions as small as possible .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an apparatus for traversing obstacles having an elongated , round , flexible body that includes a plurality of segments interconnected by an integrated joint actuator assembly . the integrated joint actuator assembly includes a plurality of bellows - type actuators individually coupling adjacent segments to permit pivotal actuation of the apparatus therebetween . a controller is employed to maintain proper positional control and stiffness control while minimize air flow .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a kit to facilitate self - placement of an incontinence prevention device within the urethra includes a deployment base member , a deployment tube , a deployment pusher along with the incontinence prevention device in a sterile pack . the base member includes a rigid shaft of a predetermined length having a finger grip member at one end and a hook member at its opposite end . the shaft of the base member is adapted to fit through the lumen of the deployment tube with the hook projecting out from a proximal end of the deployment tube and with the hook engaging a retention loop on the incontinence prevention device when in its sterile package . upon removal of the kit components , the deployment tube is slid off the deployment base member and , in doing so , the incontinence prevention device becomes loaded into the deployment tube . the pusher is then used to urge the incontinence prevention device from the deployment tube into the urethra .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an apparatus for preventing the rotation of a nut with respect to a threa shaft , one version suitable for use on a plain threaded shaft and another version suitable for use on a threaded shaft having an axial keyway of rectangular cross section . the apparatus consists of a slotted and grooved nut and a tanged snap ring . the nut has radial slots across a face , and a circumferential groove which intersects the bottom of the slots . the snap ring fits over the nut within the circumferential groove , the tang extending down through the nut and engaging with the threaded shaft .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the incentive seating module comprises : a structural frame provided with a gaiter , a frame , disposed above said structural frame and provided with an arch , whereby the structural frame exhibits planar symmetry , means for connecting the frame to the structural frame comprising a joint enabling the frame to swivel in relation to the structural frame about an axis which is perpendicular to the symmetrical plane , and a seating element joining the frame to the gaiter , made of an elastic membrane which is used to define a rest position for the frame in relation to the structural frame and to return it towards said position when a user causes it to tilt in one direction or the other .
0Human Necessities
according to the present invention , there is provided a gravity - feed liquid delivery system for a machine tool . a liquid reservoir has an attachment mechanism to attach the reservoir to a structure separate from the machine tool . coolant contained in the reservoir is transmitted by a hose having a first end combined to the liquid reservoir and a second end attachable to the machine .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a chuck body for a clamping chuck for clamping a workpiece has a substantially rotationally symmetrically formed basic body , provided on which is a receiving opening , which is formed as a portion of a cone and is formed for receiving a clamping head in such a way as to transmit force . attached to the basic body is a deformation sensor , for example as a strain gauge , which is intended and designed for determining a deformation of the basic body in a circumferential direction . in this way , the condition and state of wear of the clamping chuck can be determined .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a hydraulic pressure intensifier is used to raise the pressure in an accumulator above a given input pressure . an oscillating piston provides a boost pressure while a pilot valve and a dump valve and restrictors allow the oscillating piston to move .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a bracket for attaching a vehicle rear light guard of the grill type which has a flat flexible base for conforming to a vehicle rear light lens for adhesive affixation thereto , and a relatively rigid semi circular portion for securely engaging a portion of the guard . the bracket is fabricated from a thermoplastic material by extrusion or molding with portions of two distinct durometer readings to provide the two distinct aforestated attributes .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a system for providing java - implemented application servers to a plurality of clients . each of the java - implemented application servers is configured to execute on a processing element of a server which has multiple independent processing elements arranged such that a failure of one processing element does not affect the operability of the other processing elements . a distributor is provided to enable making connections with the clients and then determine which of the application servers actually services the clients requests . the distributor attempts to choose the application server that has the fewest number of clients as the server for a new client request . a monitoring program restarts the distributor if it fails . the system thus provides a scalable and available set of java - implemented application servers without requiring any change to the java - implemented application itself .
7Electricity
a gate electrode control structure of an mos - gated semiconductor device includes four doped regions including a first region forming a first p - n junction with an enclosing composite region comprising a second , lightly doped region wholly enclosing a third heavily doped region partly enclosing the first region , and a fourth region forming a p - n junction with the third region . the gate electrode control structure is fabricated using known gate electrode self - alignment doping processes but wherein , in the process for forming the third heavily doped region , a spacer layer is provided on the gate electrode for defining a spacing between the third region and the channel region with an improved degree of precision .
7Electricity
the present invention provides a method for changing addiction - related behavior of a mammal suffering from addiction to phencyclidine . the method includes administering to the mammal an effective amount of gamma vinylgaba or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof , or an enantiomer or a racemic mixture thereof , wherein the effective amount is sufficient to diminish , inhibit or eliminate behavior associated with craving or use of pcp .
0Human Necessities
modular weight systems for improving tire traction of automobiles on road surfaces affected by inclement weather are disclosed . the modular weight systems include a plurality of tiles that are configured to releasably mate to one another , and to fit within the cargo space of a vehicle without significantly reducing utility or becoming dislodged during movement . the tiles generally weigh between twenty and two - hundred pounds each , and they may be filled or doped with heavy filler materials , such as sand , stone or shot .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a pacing system and method for providing multiple chamber pacing of a patient &# 39 ; s heart , and in particular , pacing programmed for treatment of various forms of heart failure . the system utilizes impedance sensing for determining optimum pacing parameters , e . g ., for pacing the left ventricle so that left heart output is maximized . the impedance sensing also is used for determination of arrhythmias or progression of heart failure . impedance sensing is provided for between selected pairs of the four chambers , to enable optimizing of information for control and diagnosis . in a preferred embodiment / of the invention , impedance measurements are obtained for determining the timing of right heart valve closure or right ventricular contractions , and the timing of delivery of left ventricular pace pulses is adjusted so as to optimally synchronize left ventricular pacing with the right ventricular contractions . impedance sensing in the left heart also provides timing of mechanical contraction , and the pacemaker controls pacing to maintain bi - ventricular mechanical synchronization adjusted for maximum cardiac output .
0Human Necessities
a frameless glassware assembly attaching to boy piercing studs or similar structures attached to the human boy . one disclosed design consists of an elastomeric c - clip fixedly attached to one distal end of a metal arm , which is attached to a frameless glass lens assembly . this design allows for frameless eyeglass attachment to eyebrow studs , the nose studs of a user , or similar structure via one or more elastomeric c - clips . one embodiment allows the frameless glassware to attach to eyebrow studs and the second allows the frameless glassware to attach to a nose stud . both of these designs are frameless and avoid side wire or similar earpieces common to hold glassware to the face of a user .
0Human Necessities
disclosed are steroid nitrite / nitrate ester derivatives of formula i : ## str1 ## wherein , the substituents are as defined in the specification and their use in the treatment of inflammatory diseases .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
integrated multi - criteria decision frameworks disclosed herein can facilitate making good decisions when faced with a complex choice among several alternatives with different combinations of strengths and weaknesses . some decision support systems using multi - criteria methods can combine multiple multi - criteria methods in a single adaptable decision support intervention . in some embodiments , the framework can include some or all of the following modules : a decision strategy module ; a balance sheet module ; an interactive decision dashboard module ; an ordinal ranking module ; a direct weighting module ; and an analytic hierarchy process module .
6Physics
in a motor vehicle body with a lower body part and a folding top enclosing a passenger compartment the roof includes a rear window part and a roof part . in the top - up state the roof part bridges an intermediate space between the rear window part and a windshield part attached to the lower body part . in the stowed state of the roof the rear window part is placed over the roof part .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an improved mounting device for enabling a user to quickly and securely attach and detach an accessory to a magpul mlok rail of a firearm . in a preferred embodiment of the present invention , the device comprises an upper portion , a lower portion , and at least one locking mechanism to enable a user to quickly removably attach the improved mounting device to an mlok rail on a firearm . in a further preferred embodiment of the present invention , the device also comprises a side wedge and side wedge spring .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a vessel of substantially uniform curvilinear shape comprising at least one area of a different curvilinear shape that is adapted to closely conform to and engage a number of commonly contoured curvilinear segments on a housing member constructed and arranged to receive an outer covering panel in close fitting relation therewith is disclosed . in addition a method of manufacturing a vessel which comprises at least one area of a different curvilinear shape is also disclosed .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a portable leveling device capable of supporting any types of ladders , scaffolds , and other objects requiring leveled support regardless of object size when a plurality of the devices is used . the device may be deployed by one hand automatically and instantly quick over a terrain of virtually any profile . the device is capable of projecting an extension ladder position eliminating human error and reducing deployment time when the ladder is actually positioned . the device is capable of indicating deployment faults before use and allows visual inspection of the parts at fault without disassembling . the device is lightweight , can be easily carried with one hand , and stored compactly .
4Fixed Constructions
the invention provides methods for treating or inhibiting infection by clostridium difficile in a subject in need of such treatment , comprising administering an effective amount of a compound binding to a cd3299 riboswitch , as well as assays for identifying compounds useful in such treatment , and the use of particular compounds in such treatment .
0Human Necessities
the present invention contemplates to adapt the shape and movement of a popular manual flosser into an automatic flosser to minimize the learning time required for manipulating automatic dental flossing . the present invention also contemplates to combine the automatic flosser with a popular automatic toothbrush and thus to make the automatic flosser available to the users with substantially no additional cost to the automatic toothbrush . the present invention further contemplates to accomplish circular oscillation of the toothbrush bristles of the automatic toothbrush and side - to - side vibration of the dental floss of the automatic flosser .
0Human Necessities
a method of fabricating an integrated circuit package . the method includes providing a first leadframe and a second leadframe , laminating the second leadframe to a portion of the first leadframe in order to create a multi - layer laminated leadframe , and mounting a semiconductor die on another portion of the first leadframe .
7Electricity
in the case of circuit arrangements for operating discharge lamps which include a charge pump for reducing line current harmonics , an energy imbalance occurs when the lamps are started . in order for this not to lead to components being destroyed , but for sufficient ignition voltage nevertheless to be generated at the lamps , a threshold switch monitors the frequency of an inverter included in the circuit arrangement .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an eyetracker is used to control power to an electrical device such as a computer display screen so that power consumption is reduced when a user &# 39 ; s eyes and therefore a user &# 39 ; s attention are not directed to the device . a motion detector activates a proximity detector and / or an ir detector to ensure that power is applied only when a user is actually present .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a compression post assembly for a soffit , canopy or like structure utilizing a suspended grid of inverted tees to support the soffit surface forming panels comprising a main strut and a saddle coupling , the main strut having a hollow cross - section along substantially its full length between its upper and lower ends , the saddle coupling being adapted to connect the lower end of the strut to a grid tee by receiving separate self - tapping screws , one in each of the main strut and grid tee , the saddle coupling having a pair of spaced depending legs , the legs being spread apart by a distance sufficient to straddle the bulb of a conventional grid tee and having a length sufficient to engage the upper surfaces of the lower flange of the grid tee and thereby stabilize the grid tee against pivotal motion about a horizontal axis .
4Fixed Constructions
methods for enabling software from a storage - capable device including the steps of : loading , by a host system operationally connected to the storage - capable device , software from an authenticatable storage area residing in the storage - capable device ; validating the software ; and installing the validated software , wherein the validated software provides an interface between the host system and the storage - capable device . in some embodiments , the software is enabling software , the method further including the step of loading , by the host system , device - functionality software from the authenticatable storage area . in some embodiments , the method further includes the steps of : validating the device - functionality software ; and enabling the validated device - functionality software . in some embodiments , the method further includes the steps of prior to the step of loading the software , executing a probe command in the host system ; and returning , by the probe command , a list of device functional units residing in the storage - capable device .
6Physics
the present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for sealing a wellbore . in one aspect an apparatus for sealing a wellbore is provided . the apparatus includes a swelling elastomer disposed around an outer surface of the tubular body . the swelling elastomer is isolated from wellbore fluid in an annulus . however , upon the application of an outwardly directed force to an inner surface of the tubular body , the tubular body expands radially outward causing the swelling elastomer to contact the wellbore while exposing the swelling elastomer to an activating agent via the one or more apertures , thereby causing the swelling elastomer to create a pressure energized seal with one or more adjacent surfaces in the wellbore . in another aspect , a liner assembly for isolating a zone in a wellbore is provided . in yet another aspect , a method for sealing a wellbore is provided .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an expansible device of medical use for thorax specific compression including an applicable framework as a belt around a patient &# 39 ; s thorax . the belt has a front arc and a back arc faced by concave inner sides and connected on both sides of the thorax by a hinge and by an adjustable side closure . the front arc includes a plate that compresses the deformity , and adjustable suspension for keeping both arcs spaced hanged from the shoulders . the belt also includes at least six joined bent plates , each arc being formed by at least three plates the ends of which overlap connecting the plates by a fixer . the compressing plate includes anchorages for associating an equipment for measuring the pressure made in adjusting the closure between the arcs . the invention includes a device , system , and method to treat a thoracic deformity .
0Human Necessities