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a shield for protecting a keyboard assembly includes a one - piece resiliently flexible membrane having a generally planar base overlaying a deck portion of the keyboard assembly , and one or more raised bubbles formed in the membrane and configured to envelope an entire key array or separate or combined key clusters o...
6Physics
the object to provide a highly - integrated sgt - based sram is achieved by forming an sram using an inverter which comprises a first island - shaped semiconductor layer , a first gate dielectric film in contact with a periphery of the first island - shaped semiconductor layer , a first gate electrode having one surfac...
7Electricity
an accessory holding device for holding a plurality of accessory devices , such as hair clips , bows , barrettes , ties , and other hair accessories ; as well as various items of jewelry . internal attachment members hold clip type devices , while various posts , suspension devices , flexible attachment members , drawe...
0Human Necessities
a circuit for producing multiple pulse width modulated outputs . the circuit includes a logic device for each pulse width modulated output . each of the logic devices includes a first input , a second input , and a clock input , and each of logic device produces a logical high output in response to a logical high at it...
7Electricity
disclosed herein is an electric vehicle including a power source , an electric motor adapted to be supplied with electric power from the power source for vehicle driving , a sheet - shaped solar battery for electric power generation , a storing portion for storing the sheet - shaped solar battery in its nonoperating co...
7Electricity
a scanning microscope having a laser outputting an excitation laser beam and a fiber member having a first core and a second core . the second core is generally disposed within the first core and is operable to receive the excitation laser beam from the laser and transmit the excitation laser beam to a sample to be tes...
6Physics
methods and systems are directed toward associating , displaying , and managing notes or other annotations with emails , instant messages , or other messages . a user interface provides a listing of message headers . selecting an annotation area associated with a message header causes an editor to open , and allows a u...
6Physics
a handheld transceiver providing separate selective communications links for transmission and reception on a single carrier frequency by means of independent carrier and sub - audible tone frequencies in transmit and receive modes . a carrier frequency synthesizer functions as a local oscillator and direct fm modulator...
7Electricity
a method for securing seeds in an automatic seeding process is provided wherein : a plurality of individual seeds are each placed in a selected location on a horizontal surface of a growth medium ; and a gel film is provided over each said seed to thereby secure each said seed in position on said horizontal surface of ...
0Human Necessities
a barrier layer is deposited over a layer of passivation including in an opening to a contact pad created in the layer of passivation . a column of three layers of metal is formed overlying the barrier layer and aligned with the contact pad and having a diameter that is about equal to the surface of the contact pad . t...
7Electricity
improvements to a layered modulation implementation are disclosed . the present invention discloses two implementations of lm , using single and multiple transponders per signal frequency , respectively . layered hierarchical 8psk is a special case of lm . by re - encoding the high - priority portion of an h - 8psk sig...
7Electricity
methods and apparatus for generating a frequency comb and for its use in analyzing materials and in telecommunications . the frequency comb is generated by passing pulsed light from a laser through an optical fiber having a constriction . the frequency comb comprises a plurality of monochromatic components separated in...
7Electricity
a flame deflecting device that comprises a fire resistant lamina and a protective casing mountable on a building exterior in rows above windows . each device has a width greater than the window below . when mounted on a building , the device does not extend vertically by more than three feet . when activated on the occ...
4Fixed Constructions
the specification discloses an apparatus and method for cleaning printing screens or the like work surfaces in which solvent is pumped from a reservoir to the surface to be cleaned at a point closely adjacent a vacuum cleaning tool . the vacuum cleaning tool is connected by a vacuum line to the reservoir and vacuum mea...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a device is fabricated by a method in which a conductive layer or layer stack is formed over a compressible layer or layer stack , and contacted with an embossing tool . raised portions of the embossing tool compress the compressible layer or stack and countersink the conductive layer or stack into the compressible lay...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the invention relates to a series of pyrrolopyrimidinone derivatives , processes for their preparation , intermediates in their preparation , their use as therapeutic agents , and pharmaceutical compositions containing them .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an oil distribution system for distributing motor oil under pressure to crank shaft rod journals continuously , comprising first and second oil distribution passages disposed 180 degrees out , drilled angularly and connected together , connecting said main journals of said crank shaft to adjacent rod journals for suppl...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
disclosed is a dispenser of an icemaker in a refrigerator for maximizing an inner space when a total size is the same , and for minimizing the total size when the inner space is the same . the dispenser of the icemaker in the refrigerator includes an ice chute being a passage through which the ice produced from the ice...
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a stream of data contributions during a period is collected from a social media data source , the period spanning a broadcast of a content . the stream is analyzed to identify a change in a level of the data contributions during a sub - period of the period . a first time is selected to mark a beginning of the sub - pe...
7Electricity
a three - dimensional surgery simulation system is provided for generating a three - dimensional surgery simulation result of an anatomical part undergoing a simulated surgical procedure . the system includes a display unit , a three - dimensional visual imaging unit , a storage unit for storing a plurality of voxelize...
6Physics
this invention is an improved screen means for greenhouses and similar structures . cam locks are provided preferably on both the upper and lower edges of the screen means , and are mounted on strong backs which in turn are secured to the structure itself . this arrangement eliminates loose spots , wrinkling , wind fla...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
this invention is related to a method of manufacturing a cotton weft knit fabric that is resistant to fraying , curling , and laddering . the unique fabrication method described herein generates a cotton fabric that resists edge fraying and curling when cut . as a result of the unique manufacturing method described her...
3Textiles; Paper
an optical head apparatus applicable to an optical disc apparatus comprises , a case body having an open surface and a window through which an opto - electronic component can be positioned and housing optical components inside it , a lid being attachable and detachable with respect to the open surface of the case body ...
6Physics
a console assembly for a vehicle includes a housing including a front panel extending in a vertical direction . a cup holder assembly is in a cup holder - receiving volume within the housing . the cup holder - receiving volume is at least partially bounded by a partitioning panel having a horizontal portion extending t...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a buckle comprises a plug including a protuberant arm having first engaging means ; and a socket adapted to be releasably coupled with the plug . the lower wall of the socket has a cantilevered engaging flap provided on its inner surface thereof and having second engaging means for snapping engagement with the first en...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
method , computer program product , and system to perform an operation for a deep question answering system . the operation begins by computing a concept score for a first concept in a first case received by the deep question answering system , the concept score being based on a machine learning concept model for the f...
6Physics
a drive system for an automatic washer or dryer having a rotatable drum about a horizontal axis . an induction motor drives the drum and is connected to and disconnected from a source of alternating voltage by a microprocessor to control the speed of the motor . the microprocessor senses the zero crossing of the altern...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an oxygen concentration sensor having an oxygen ion conductive solid electrolyte member forming a gas diffusion restricted region into which a measuring gas is introduced , includes a pump current source for supplying a pump current across a pair of electrodes sandwiching the solid electrolyte through a current detecti...
6Physics
a switching device including a movable contact member . the movable contact member produces an isolating distance and includes an integral semiconductor switching element .
7Electricity
a server suitable for a vehicle having a first wireless interface providing a connection on a customer basis for local user terminals to the server , to enable access to local content on the server , and a second wireless interface providing a connection to an external mobile network , to enable access to remote conten...
7Electricity
method and device for loading cylindrical articles in a processing apparatus including a rotatable starwheel with pockets defined therein which carry the cylindrical articles and a plurality of mandrels aligned with the pockets for rotation with the starwheel such that the cylindrical articles may be axially transferre...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a handover method for a cellular radiotelephone networks in which , a call having been set up with a mobile via a first transceiver of a first cell , the handover consists in handing over to a second transceiver of a second cell and in switching in the mobile from the first transceiver to the second transceiver . the s...
7Electricity
method and apparatus for extending functionality of a first set of classes and methods in an application hosted by a computing arrangement . a mapping is established that maps original class names in the first set to corresponding substitute class names of classes in a second set . the classes in the second set change ...
6Physics
the invention refers to an auto - injector for administering a dose of a liquid medicament , comprising : an outer casing , a syringe with a hollow needle and a stopper a torsion spring and a gear arrangement for inserting the needle , delivering the medicament , and retracting the syringe after injection . at least on...
0Human Necessities
a bus system for exchanging information between a plurality of circuits connected to the system . the bus system includes a polling bus , a message bus , and a bus controller . the bus controller polls each circuit to see if the circuits require access to the message bus . information between the circuits is conveyed b...
6Physics
this invention relates to a two - step synthesis of high purity dialkyl 2 - vinyl - cyclopropane - 1 , 1 - dicarboxylate in which a mixture of trans - and cis - 1 , 4 - dihalobutene - 2 is first isomerized to essentially trans - 1 , 4 - dihalobutene - 2 followed immediately by cyclocondensing the resultant trans - 1 , ...
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a lighting device for cigarettes and cigars having an upright elongate body , a lid openable approximately ninety angular degrees from the body , a nozzle for producing a flame and directing the flame from the body at an angled direction between the body and the lid . the proximity of the flame base to the lid protects...
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
the invention concerns an assembly wherein a tank connects a return orifice to a delivery conduit via pumps . the tank is further connected to a surge tank . the tank is mounted in a steam proof chamber heat - insulated inside but having an air gap separation around the tank . components are mounted sealed through the ...
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a method of epitaxially growing semiconductor crystal by which a single crystal region which is superior in quality can be selectively formed at a high throughput without employing the lithography technique . a shield mask is formed on an upper face of an amorphous semiconductor layer formed on substrate , and excimer ...
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the invention herein is an enhanced vad device , for a physician to use to restore a dysfunctioning native heart with severe muscular damages to good health , so that the evad can be explanted eventually . the evad device comprises one or two vad a pacemaker for sending electrical pulses to the native heart , a first m...
0Human Necessities
a system clock switch circuit for a computer main board sends a reset signal to the chipset from the clock generator or a additional reset signal generator as soon as the system clock frequency is changed by the cpu . in result , the computer main board restarts with a new system clock frequency after the reset signal ...
7Electricity
a mechanical acceleration switch acting in response to a collision involving a vehicle tends to occur with chattering , thereby lowering the reliability of operation due to insufficient application of an ignition current to an igniter of an air bag in the vehicle . when the mechanical acceleration switch is closed and ...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
structure is disclosed for a charge - coupled device for generating reference signals indicative of black and white optical conditions and for generating an end - of - scan indicator signal . the black reference signal is generated by electrically and optically isolating one or more photosites of the ccd . a white refe...
7Electricity
a process comprises steps of circulating raw water into an ice making mechanism for freezing the water into the ice , harvesting with wash the formed ice and transferring the ice to a receptacle having a heating means for entirely or partially melting the ice to obtain pure water and catalyzing the resulting pure water...
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a lighttight cassette has a housing including a wall surrounding the periphery of a roll of web material supported therein . the housing also includes two ends , connected through the wall of the housing , on which the roll is supported in a rotatable manner . the cassette has an externally operated brake device that a...
6Physics
a data system and a method for determining the harvestability and transportability of a stand marked for cutting , the method comprising : maintaining data on the properties of the soil of the stand ; determining a value for the harvestability and transportability of the stand , which value is dependent on said propert...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a heat - resistant glass which has heat resistance sufficient for being free from viscous flowing , e . g ., at a temperature of 600 ° c . or higher , and devitrification resistance adequate for producing a panel of glass , which has , as thermal properties , an expansion coefficient equivalent or close to that of a se...
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an improved electron or ion gun support structure includes a hollow cylinder for rigidly connecting the source assembly to the source - motion ring , with the source cathode and associated lens extending into the hollow portion of the cylinder . the gun is thus made very stable and less susceptible to outside vibration...
7Electricity
the protection of potentially incendive circuits is achieved by a power system which comprises a power supply connected by power distribution wiring to one or more modules , the or each module comprising an intrinsically safe circuit including a load , sensing means to detect the voltage supplied to the load , and a fa...
7Electricity
recovering sulfur from a gas stream containing hydrogen sulfide by oxidizing the gas stream to convert the hydrogen sulfide in the gas stream to sulfur oxide , and thus form a sulfur oxide enriched gas stream . the sulfur oxide enriched gas stream is contacted with a solid , sulfation resistant adsorbent bed at relativ...
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method for calibrating an output signal of a mass airflow sensor in operative communication with an induction system of an internal combustion engine is provided . the method comprises the steps of determining an engine speed value , determining a maximum maf output signal value at the engine speed value , detecting ...
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
there is provided an ultrasonic doppler blood - flow meter which can suppress the occurrence of unwanted frequency components by suppressing the jump of signal to thereby produce images of high quality a dc feedback circuit is provided which negatively feeds back a doppler deviated signal produced from an integrator to...
6Physics
novel devices and methods are provided to dispense the load of a bag or case across a user &# 39 ; s shoulder when the user attached a strap to the bag or case . the devices and methods provide a segmented tensile assembly to disperse the load of a bag or case uniformly across the user &# 39 ; s body .
0Human Necessities
a universal - voltage discrete input circuit uses a high voltage depletion - mode field effect transistor in combination with a low - voltage , adjustable precision shunt regulator and an isolation circuit for interfacing a low voltage digital logic circuit to a switched external voltage ranging from about 7 volts to a...
6Physics
a floating vessel is equipped with perforated plates which exhibit both an added - mass effect and a damping effect . the addition of porosity to an added mass plate phase - shifts the added mass force so that it becomes at least partially a damping force which does not depend on large velocities to develop a large dam...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an electronic postage meter with a circuit to provide for a delay period before operation of a postage meter is disclosed . the circuit provides a fixed delay which is triggered when three input signals provided to the circuit become active . the input signals will be active in this embodiment to indicate satisfactory ...
6Physics
a polishing article includes a polishing layer having a polishing surface and a solid light - transmissive window in the polishing layer , the window having a first non - linear edge that extends along a first axis parallel to the polishing surface , the first non - linear edge including a plurality of projections and ...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a machine for removing and mounting tires from and onto respective wheel rims has a base , a platform rotating on the base , and a column which extends vertically upwards from the base to the side of the platform and supports , one following the other , two mutually slidable elements one of which carries at its end a t...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the present invention relates to the plasma display panel module that integrates a sustainer board and reduces electromagnetic interference . the plasma display panel module includes a plasma display panel that includes scan electrode lines , sustain electrode lines , and a data electrode lines , an integration driving...
7Electricity
a plasma display panel having sustain and scan electrodes of different widest is disclosed . embodiments of the plasma display panel allow scan electrodes performing reset discharge , address discharge , and sustain discharge to have a width or a thickness greater than that of sustain electrodes in order to relatively ...
7Electricity
this fault recovery system determines the integrity of a duplex digital pcm switching network . the two copies of the switching network operate in synchronization and comparison of the outputs of each copy of the switching network takes place in order to detect network faults . the fault recovery mechanism is chiefly p...
7Electricity
an apparatus for limiting an animal &# 39 ; s movement includes a housing having a throughbore for accepting a shaft of a stake where the housing contains a retractable tether . a substantially conical support disposes about the shaft and attaches thereto and wherein the substantially conical support retains the housin...
0Human Necessities
the spectroscopic instrument includes a plurality of first lenses arranged one - dimensionally or two - dimensionally ; an aperture opening provided near a focal plane of each of the plurality of first lenses ; a spectroscopic unit that spectrally distribute the light that has passed through the aperture opening ; and ...
6Physics
the invention provides an inkjet printer that gives an excellent print quality by accelerating the traveling speed of an ink droplet ejected from a nozzle of the inkjet head . the inkjet printer includes the inkjet head having a surface forming a nozzle and adapted to eject droplets from the nozzle , an ultrasound radi...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
production - treating chemicals , such as paraffin inhibitors , corrosion inhibitors and scale inhibitors are provided along with water - soluble polymers in a base oil phase to be used in a well treatment . the mixture may be provided as a separate product or mixed at a well site when performing a well treatment , suc...
4Fixed Constructions
an improved machine and method for harvesting and processing an upstanding crop , such as celery , in situ , the machine comprising a self driven vehicle supporting a plurality of harvesting and processing units .
0Human Necessities
a method and apparatuses are used for power conversion . the apparatus according to one embodiment comprises a plurality of power conversion modules , the plurality of power conversion modules being optionally controllable to function independently of each other to supply a plurality of systems , function in an inter -...
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
edge interface electrical connectors 75 and configurations for electrical devices such as radiotelephones position electrical contacts 55 on a lateral or edge surface of a printed circuit board 110 , 110a and employ spring contacts 74 to interconnect other components such as batteries 60 or other accessories therewith ...
7Electricity
a high strength reinforcing bar splice uses a contractible jaw assembly bridging the bar ends to be joined . the jaw assembly includes interior teeth designed to bite into the projecting ribs or deformations on the outside of the bar ends which form the overall diameter of the bar but not the core or nominal diameter o...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an image forming apparatus has a fixing unit that fixes a developer transferred onto a print medium . the apparatus includes a temperature detector and a movement detector . the temperature detector has a thermistor that detects a temperature of or near a fixing member . the movement detector detects that the thermisto...
6Physics
by providing a network photograph service , prompt service can be provided to a customer without losing the advantages of easier understanding of where to access when placing an order and easier collective data management . a service center receiving an order of a printing service , and a minilab or a special laborator...
7Electricity
an antenna assembly for reducing the receiving space in a portable phone which employs the antenna assembly and for enhancing the bandwidth and radiation efficiency when the antenna assembly is in a retracted position . the antenna assembly includes a helical antenna and a whip antenna . the helical antenna is powered ...
7Electricity
an integrated circuit device includes a semiconductor substrate that has a cell region and a peripheral region that surrounds the cell region . a plurality of capacitors that include a plurality of lower electrodes , respectively , are disposed in the cell region . supporters connect adjacent ones of the plurality of l...
7Electricity
the cooling air flap module has a closed mounting frame with bearings and an actuating device for the cooling air flaps , and the mounting frame of the module is arranged so as to be fixed in a forward - mounted reinforcing frame . the mounting frame with the reinforcing frame can be connected as a constructional unit ...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
insertion of a lightguide preform into a tube without contacting the sides thereof is accomplished by first roughly aligning the rod in spaced axial alignment with the tube . thereafter , the offset of the rod from the axis of the tube is measured and the amount of lateral movement of the rod from the axis is determine...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
stackable basket of those used in self - service shops and / or supermarkets , easy to use and adaptable to different users , that ensures the required hygiene when stacked and basically is provided , in addition to a conventional hinged handle , with a telescopic handle , a pair of wheels , two vertical l - shaped wal...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a device for improving the hearing acuity of a user directionally , including a pair of reflectors to be supported behind the user &# 39 ; s ears so as to increase the effective area of the outer ear and reflect an increased amount of sound energy into the user &# 39 ; s ears from a position in front of the user . the ...
0Human Necessities
accordingly , an improved pumping system is herein disclosed . in one embodiment , the pumping system includes a subsurface pump , a tubing string , and a surface pumping unit . the subsurface pump is anchored downhole and driven by repeated upward and downward motion of the tubing string . the subsurface pump pumps fl...
4Fixed Constructions
a golf club having a bent hosel . the hosel is approximately five inches long and the bend is approximately centered on the hosel . the hosel is connected to the golf club base to angle toward the golfer . at its middle , or approximately two and one half inches above the golf club base , the hosel is bent away from th...
0Human Necessities
the invention concerns a method and a system for determining a scent or taste profile of a user consisting in : storing for each of a set of products chosen among products for which a database contains smell of taste prints constituted by a set of measurements given by smell or taste electronic sensors , a rating given...
6Physics
a method for the stabilization of full - order flux observers for speed - sensorless induction motors in the regenerative mode . the method comprises determining the current vector of the induction motor , determining the stator voltage vector of the induction motor , forming a full - order flux observer having a syste...
7Electricity
a non - critical block mask exposes one of the source and drain in an soi fet , which is implanted with a leakage implant that increases the leakage in the exposed element , thus providing a conductive path to draw away holes from the transistor body .
7Electricity
a garment is constructed by forming panels of first and second matching layers of two new and useful polyester fabrics sewn together along their edges . the composite panels are sewn together in such a fashion as to create a garment that will provide an effective barrier to dirt and dust particles .
0Human Necessities
a reinforcement device for reinforcing tissues having one or more structural deficiencies includes a longitudinally - extending reinforcing layer for treating the structural deficiency , a plurality of spiked naps distributed across the reinforcing layer and projecting therefrom for adhering to the tissue , and a disso...
0Human Necessities
in one aspect , the present disclosure relates to improved cooling module of a type for circulating water or other cooling fluid through a tube - lined cooling garment system . in another aspect , the present disclosure relates to a central shaft for the transmission of rotational power or torque . in yet another aspec...
0Human Necessities
the present invention discloses superior fuel and lubricant additives prepared by the acylation of alkyl or alkenyl succinimides with the polyether half - esters of dicarboxylic acids . the polyether half - esters of dicarboxylic acids are grafted onto the polyamine moiety of alkyl or alkenyl succinimides by reacting t...
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method for driving ultrasonic sensors includes : transmitting a lin communication message from an upper controller to ultrasonic sensors on a lin network ; receiving , by the ultrasonic sensors , the lin communication message ; confirming , by the ultrasonic sensors , a command of a protected identifier field of the ...
6Physics
an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus for obtaining an ultrasound image of a subject into which an ultrasound contrast agent mainly composed of microbubbles is injected , comprising a probe configured to transmit / receive an ultrasound wave to / from the subject , a transmission circuit configured to drive the probe to t...
0Human Necessities
cement wallboards and methods for their preparation are disclosed . the wallboards comprise two scrim layers and one mat layer . the wallboards have a smooth surface , are strong , lightweight , and easy to score and snap . tiles can be readily adhered to the boards . the wallboards can be used in general commercial an...
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a manufacturing method for producing ceramic item from a photocurable ceramic filled material by stereolithography . the method compensates for the anisotropic shrinkage of the item during firing to produce a dimensionally accurate item .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a system for sensing and controlling the level of fluent material in a reservoir or other receptacle . in electrically conducting materials levels are sensed by low voltage direct current conduction between electrode pairs placed at desired &# 34 ; high &# 34 ; and &# 34 ; low &# 34 ; control levels which send d . c . ...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
multi - tank dishwashers are used , in particular , industrially , in order to clean items which are to be washed . the invention relates to a multi - tank dishwasher which is provided with a washing area . the washing area comprises at least one rinsing water storage tank , at least one filter housing , at least one f...
0Human Necessities
a cryptosystem prevents replay attacks within existing authentication protocols , susceptible to such attacks but containing a random component , without requiring modification to said protocols . the entity charged with authentication maintains a list of previously used bit patterns , extracted from a portion of the a...
7Electricity
an electrodeless lighting system and its control method are disclosed . when the electrodeless lighting system starts , a larger amount of filament current of a magnetron is applied to stably drive the magnetron , and when the electrodeless lighting system operates normally , a smaller amount of filament current is app...
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a liquid characterization and level sensor with a coaxial probe attached to a closed loop servo circuitry combined with a dsp and novel algorithms to scan , lock and track signals to ascertain the level and purity of fluid in a container .
6Physics
an electrophotographic liquid developer is disclosed . the developer is comprised of resin particles dispersed in a high - insulating low dielectric non - aqueous solvent . the resin particles are prepared by polymerizing or copolymerizing a specific styrenic monomer in an organic solvent containing a polymer which is ...
6Physics
a female screw member includes a female screw part with a female screw , and a projection part projecting in the direction of a center shaft of the female screw and having a working face in the rotating direction centering on the center shaft . the female screw part and projection part are integrally molded with a resi...
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a photovoltaic mounting system having a base portion with a plurality of rails . the system includes a spring clip unit having a foot configured to hold a pv module coupling device and arranged to slide on one of the plurality of rails . a first spring clip is moveable on the foot from a first position in which the fir...
7Electricity
a broad class of polymers which mimic the nad -- nadh 2 couple is disclosed . these polymeric pseudohydrogenases may be used to asymmetrically reduce many types of carbonyl , thiocarbonyl , and imino groups in either a batch or continuous process , with the absolute configuration of the resulting optically active produ...
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a device for measuring the physical characteristics of a flow within a pipe is disclosed . in one exemplary embodiment , the device comprises a plug attached to two or more strut assemblies , each strut assembly comprising a forward strut , a rearward strut , and a skid having an inner surface that faces the plug , and...
6Physics