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the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing a dopamine agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof , a compound of the formula i as defined in the specification , and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier , and to their medicinal use . these compositions are useful as psychotherapeutic agents .
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during a period of transition from broadcasting analog tv signals to broadcasting digital tv signals , digital tv reception is susceptible to disruption owing to co - channel interference by analog tv signals . during this same transition period usually a digital tv receiver will incorporate an auxiliary analog tv receiver . this auxiliary analog tv receiver is advantageously used during digital tv signal reception for determining the amount of co - channel interference by analog tv signals , so that comb filtering can be selectively applied to symbol coding recovered from the digital tv signal , for suppressing artifacts of co - channel interfering analog tv signal when they are large enough to have substantial adverse on symbol decoding . the amount of co - channel interference is estimated from synchronously detected analog tv signal .
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to facilitate certain surgical procedures , a flexible endoscope may more readily be passed through body vessels and tubular organs , especially when those organs assume a tortuous path . however , a difficulty arises in steering a flexible endoscope through internal body orifices . in accordance with the present invention , a rigid introducer is used in combination with the flexible endoscope to facilitate targeting of such an orifice and once the distal end of the introducer is made to enter the orifice , the flexible endoscope can be advanced through the introducer and there beyond to the point in the body where an item of interest is to be viewed .
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a system and method for detecting and tracking multiple objects on a touchpad or touchscreen , wherein the method provides a new data collection algorithm , wherein the method reduces a calculation burden on a processor performing detection and tracking algorithms , wherein multiple objects are treated as elements of a single object and not as separate objects , wherein the location of the objects are treated as end - points of a single object when two objects are detected , and treated as a perimeter or boundary when more than two objects are detected .
| 6Physics
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an audio and video recording and reproduction apparatus of the present invention is an audio and video recording and reproduction apparatus , comprising : an input switching device for switching an input between a first input signal including a first audio and video signal which is input from a first input , a second input signal including a second audio and video signal which is input from a second input , and a third input signal including a third audio and video signal which is input from a third input , and for outputting one of the first signal , the second signal , and the third signal ; and a recording device for recording the second input signal and the third input signal on the information recording medium as one recording unit when the input switching device switches the input from the second input signal to the third input signal .
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a capacitor includes a bottom electrode and a top electrode positioned above the bottom electrode . the top electrode and the bottom electrode are conductively coupled to one another . a middle electrode is positioned between the bottom electrode and the top electrode . a lower dielectric layer is positioned between the bottom electrode and the middle electrode . an upper dielectric layer is positioned between the middle electrode and the top electrode . a first contact is conductively coupled to the top electrode . a second contact is conductively coupled to the middle electrode .
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a process and apparatus to guide spray material such as paints and lacquers to a plurality of spraying stations by a common ring line for spray material ; in the process and apparatus , pressure , speed , volume flow and / or mass flow of the spray material flowing in the ring line are continuously monitored and adjusted to the respective requirements such that the spray material flowing in the ring line is conserved as such as possible . thus , negative effects on the quality of the spray material are avoided even with long circulation times for the spray material .
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disclosed herein are compounds of formula : wherein n , r 1 , and r 2 are defined herein . methods of oligomerizing / polymerizing the compounds of formula and methods of making the compounds of formula are also disclosed .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the disclosure relates to a tube coupling sleeve having a throughway open at one end to receive an end part of a tube to be coupled therein . the sleeve has an end stop spaced from the open end to define the limit of insertion of the tube in the sleeve and an inner integral hollow spigot extends along the sleeve from the end stop through the open end of the sleeve to project into the tube . the outer surface of the spigot has annular ridges or ribs to grip the inner surface of the tube and hold it in place . the closed and of the sleeve has an encircling head to fit in a bore in a body and the head has an encircling steel star washer to lock the head in the bore .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a prenatal / postnatal pillow is disclosed . the pillow includes a body with a first end , a medial portion , and a second end . the pillow may possess a generally c - shaped structure defining an interior well operable to curve around a body part of a user . the interior of the pillow body defines a cavity , which may include a series of cells containing a predetermined amount of fill material . the ends of the pillow body may include fasteners that connect to draw the ends of the pillow together , forming a compact support surface . the pillow also includes an internal compartment for storing articles such as blankets , bottles , etc .
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a coordinate measurement device comprises an articulated arm having a first end , a second end , and a plurality of jointed arm segments therebetween . each arm segment defines at least one axis of rotation . a laser scanner assembly is coupled to the second end of the arm and is rotatable about a last axis of rotation of the articulated arm . the laser scanner assembly comprises a laser and an image sensor . the laser is positioned on an opposite side of the last axis of rotation from the image sensor .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention provides aclidinium or any of its steroisomers or mixture of stereoisomers , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof , for improving the physical activity in respiratory patients .
| 0Human Necessities
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a plurality of bandpass filters extract high frequency components of a digital image signal sampled every predetermined unit , thus generating a plurality of high frequency signals . the high frequency signals are added to produce a resultant high frequency signal . on the basis of the value of the resultant high frequency signal , the maximum value or minimum value detected from the high frequency signals is selected . the resultant high frequency signal and the selected maximum or minimum value are added according to determined weights , so that an enhancement signal is generated . edge enhancement is performed using the enhancement signal .
| 7Electricity
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there is provided a method of introducing functionality into a copolymer of an isoolefin and an alkylstyrene at the alkylbenzyl carbon atom comprising the steps of : forming a solution of said copolymer in a hydrocarbon solvent ; adding to said polymer solution an alkali metal cs , k , na alkoxide and an alkyl lithium compound to form a superbase with the polymer solution ; and adding an electrophile to said base polymer solution also provided are the metalated copolymers and the functionalized derivative therefrom .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a cam shaft has a tubular part extending longitudinally along an axis and a helical body fixed in the tubular part and having a first helical passage extending between an inlet end where a first pressure is present and an outlet end where a second pressure is present . this helical body forms an oil separator between the inlet and outlet ends . a flow - blocking element at the inlet end moves as a function of a pressure differential between the first and second pressures to open and close the first helical passage .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of information conversion in which a recording medium is composed of a photoconductive member and a photo - modulation member both exhibiting a photoelectric effect and a dielectric mirror interposed therebetween , laminated to each other . an electro - magnetic radiation beam intensity - modulated with a serial information to be converted is radiated to the photoconductive member . the radiated beam is deflected straight along a surface of the photoconductive member to form a charge image composed of electric charges having an electric charge quantity corresponding to the information , as arranged in a straight line in a region on a border between the photoconductive member and dielectric mirror , corresponding to a region of the photoconductive member to which the beam is radiated . a two - dimensional bundle of electro - magnetic radiation beams of constant intensity and covering the region on the border is radiated to the recording medium at the photo - modulation member side thereof to take out a two - dimensional bundle of electro - magnetic radiation beams exhibiting intensity variation subjected to the charge image due to the photoelectric effect from the recording medium .
| 7Electricity
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a method of manufacturing integrated circuits utilizing chemical mechanical polishing is disclosed . a dielectric layer , illustratively , having a dopant , dye , etc . termed a &# 34 ; marker layer &# 34 ; is formed upon a wafer having partially fabricated integrated circuits thereon . an undoped , undyed layer is deposited upon the marker layer . the undoped or undyed layer is polished and the waste slurry is monitored until a signal indicating the exposure of the signal layer is obtained . analysis of the signal provides an indication of when the cmp process should be terminated .
| 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for detecting the presence of abnormal tissues of the present invention utilizing a magnetic resonance imaging system in communication with a computer . the apparatus is configured to define a confidence region using a probability based confidence interval calculation such as multivariate or bivariate analysis for at least two parameters in a normal tissue sample by making a magnetic resonance image , and then to evaluate a second sample by making a magnetic resonance image . parameters detectable by magnetic resonance imaging 3 are selected from t1 , t2 , t2 *, signal intensity , and diffusion .
| 6Physics
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an x - ray apparatus is equipped with an x - ray filter having adjustable absorption properties in order to reduce the dynamic range of an x - ray image . the filter includes a matrix of filter elements 13 , 13 ′, 13 ″ in which a level of an x - ray absorption liquid can be varied . the amount of the x - ray absorption liquid within an individual filter element determines the value of the x - ray absorption within this filter element . it is necessary that the resultant amount of the x - ray absorption liquid within each filter element is reproducible . such an x - ray filter is mounted near the x - ray source and is rotated together with the gantry when an x - ray image is required with some angulation with respect to an object . when the x - ray filter is angled with respect to the vertical direction , the hydrostatic pressure within filter elements varies with respect to the calibrated state and the resultant amount of the x - ray absorption liquid is not reproducible . in order to compensate the variation of the hydrostatic pressure within the filter , the latter is provided with a hydrostatic pressure control system .
| 6Physics
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a method for passivating the surface of crystalline iron disulfide by encapsulating it in crystalline zinc sulfide . also disclosed is the related product comprising fes 2 encapsulated by zns in which the sulfur atoms at the fes 2 surfaces are passivated . additionally disclosed is a photovoltaic device incorporating fes 2 encapsulated by zns .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus for analyzing liquid specimen comprising a sampling valve consisting of two fixed elements , , and a movable element held between these fixed elements , sample aspiration means , diluent liquid dispensing means , and chamber for receiving diluent liquid and sample , which further comprises measuring item setting means , control means for selectively operating the dispensing means , and driving means for driving each dispensing means according to its control signal . by composing in this manner , in the apparatus for analyzing liquid specimen for aspirating and pushing liquid specimen such as blood in cylindrical shape by means of a sampling valve , taking out quantitatively , treating as required , and analyzing , only a sample necessary for measurement is selected , and is diluted or otherwise treated .
| 6Physics
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a method of manufacturing semiconductor devices wherein images of non - defect anomalies are captured and stored with image data and linkage data in a database . the non - defect anomaly data is stored in database for later retrieval .
| 6Physics
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a substituted monoethylglycinexylidide or analogue is disclosed . the xylidide or analogue has the structure of fig . 1 of the attached drawings where m is ch 2 nhch 2 ch 3 , ch 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch 3 or ch 2 och 2 ch 3 , one of y 1 and y 2 is h and the other is a protein or a fluorescein moiety chemcially bonded to the glycinexylidide or analogue moiety . also disclosed is a method for carrying out immunoassays for megx , which has the structure of fig . 3 of the attached drawings . the method for carrying out immunoassays involves using the foregoing compounds as tracers and immunogens .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a parquet panel assembled of rectangular shaped wood strips as inlays and the panel is formed to have irregular end edges such that alternate rows of inlay strips are staggered in such a way that a staggered edge of one panel will interleave with the staggered edge of an adjacent panel with sufficient precision that the seams between panels are not detectable and a former which enables the positioning and joining of the inlay strips with the requisite precision needed to assemble the panel .
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a compact hydraulic unit for slip - controlled brake systems with several hydraulically , mechanically and / or electrically operable functional elements arranged in an accommodating member , with several pressure fluid channels connecting the functional elements . the pressure fluid channels create a hydraulically operable connection between at least one pressure fluid supply and one pressure fluid consumer . a control device can be connected with the valve and the driving elements by means of electrical conductors . the valve elements are arranged in several valve accommodating bores of the valve accommodating member in a first and a second row . pressure fluid bores are provided between the two diametrically extending valve rows which connect the valve elements and location bores containing the pressure generating element and the driving element . outside the two valve rows , there are further location bores in the valve accommodating member in which pressure accumulator pistons are positioned .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a roll - up type portable roadside sign of the type normally used with a resilient stand member . a novel warning flag mounting system is disclosed for such sign wherein the warning flags are retained in association with the sign such that they are collapsible with the roll - up sign cross members and remain attached thereto . such mounting is achieved by pivotably attaching the warning flag poles to the substantially vertical cross member of the sign . a rotatable support bracket is also attached to the cross member and includes a pair of spaced curled ends which receive the warning flag poles such that they extend substantially upward and are disengageable therefrom in order to permit collapsing of the sign assembly . the support bracket is rotatable such that it assumes a position substantially collinear with the remainder of the sign components , enabling the entire assembly to be quickly and conveniently stored . an alternative embodiment is described wherein means for mounting a third vertically extending warning flag rod is provided .
| 6Physics
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a sorption agent comprising activated carbon and an impregnation of the activated carbon for the sorption of air pollutants , wherein the impregnation contains a zinc compound and a molybdenum compound , as well as a gas - filtering element , such as a respirator canister , containing said sorption agent .
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a chemically crosslinked hydrogel includes an active ingredient for transdermal transport selected from the group of lidocainehydrochloride , hydrocortisone , menthol , and methyl salicylate and utilizes as a crosslinking agent an aluminum acetate , which is a polyvalent salt , which renders the resulting hydrogel electrically conductive with a resistance of less than 10 , 000 ohms per linear centimeter .
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a collapsible ballot box for collecting ballots from an electronic ballot tabulating machine includes a base assembly , and front and rear support assemblies pivotally attached to the front and rear ends of the base assembly . the three assemblies are foldable into compact and generally parallel - spaced portions for transport and storage . in its storage state , the ballot box is a compact unit with wheels and a handle that can be comfortably transported and / or stored . the ballot box is easily transformed from the storage state to an upright voting state wherein the ballot tabulating machine is positioned at a convenient height for the voter by unfolding the assemblies . in its set - up or voting state , the ballot box receives ballots from the tabulating machine and stores them in one or more secure ballot compartments . an auxiliary ballot compartment can be provided in the front support assembly for receiving unmarked ballots .
| 6Physics
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an overhanging form system for attachment to a support structure is disclosed . the support structure includes an upper portion and a lower portion , and the overhanging form system comprises a pair of spaced apart hangers , with each of the hangers being adapted to engage the upper portion of the support structure . a pair of frames are provided , with each of the frames having a first portion and a second portion . the first portion of each frame engages a corresponding one of the hangers , the second portion of each frame is adapted to engage the lower portion of the support structure . each of the frames further includes a first leg and a second leg , with the first leg having an inner end disposed adjacent the first portion of the frame and an outer end disposed outwardly from the first portion of the frame . the second leg extends from the second portion of the frame to engage the outer end of the first leg . a plurality of stiffeners are provided . therefore , the overhanging form system may lifted as a single unit and attached to the support structure in cantilevered fashion .
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a pressure - sensitive copying material which employs a color - producing substance and a color substance - accepting material is disclosed . the color substance - accepting material contains , as reaction components , a chloride of a metal having an atomic weight of from 50 - 66 , together with a urea or its derivatives and a binding agent . the color - producing substance includes a dyestuff which is combined with the binding agent and reacts with the color substance - accepting material during color formation .
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an error display circuit in a data processing device containing an independent processor circuit is set by an initializing signal generated when a power source is turned on and reset by the operation of the processor circuit when the initializing signal is removed . by this means the fact that the processor circuit can operate normally at a level above a definite degree can be affirmed by the state of the display circuit .
| 6Physics
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visual artifacts , normally characteristic of interpolated images , are minimized by a method of adaptive interpolation in which pixel values of a current line to be interpolated are determined from respective values of vertically adjacent pixels of adjacent lines in a current field . the values are adaplively weighted according to one or more gradients of respectively located pixel values of one or more temporally adjacent fields thereby providing an interpolated image having improved sharpness , no temporal lag , and no switching artifacts .
| 7Electricity
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the present invention is directed to a mechanism of dynamically selecting a gamut mapping component for use in a color management system which transforms colors specified in image data from a first color space to a second color space , the method comprising automatically generating prediction information for use in selecting from a plurality of gamut mapping components , wherein the prediction information is based on determined gamut mapping preferences corresponding to at least one characteristic of the image data , and automatically selecting at least one of the plurality of gamut mapping components based on the prediction information .
| 6Physics
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a home or personal care product comprising a gel , characterised in that the gel is formed from dimethyl acrylamide monomer crosslinked with a crosslinker and polymerised under conditions that cause the polymer to form a pattern due to corrugation or deformation in gel thickness of the order of 0 . 3 mm , preferably 0 . 5 mm or greater .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an ultrasonic ranging and data telemetry system determines a surveyor &# 39 ; s position and automatically links it with other simultaneously taken survey data . an ultrasonic and radio frequency transmitter are carried by the surveyor in a backpack . the surveyor &# 39 ; s position is determined by calculations that use the measured transmission times of an airborne ultrasonic pulse transmitted from the backpack to two or more prepositioned ultrasonic transceivers . once a second , rf communications are used both to synchronize the ultrasonic pulse transmission - time measurements and to transmit other simultaneously taken survey data . the rf communications are interpreted by a portable receiver and microcomputer which are brought to the property site . a video display attached to the computer provides real - time visual monitoring of the survey progress and site coverage .
| 6Physics
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bone anchor implantation devices and methods for their use are disclosed . the bone anchor implantation devices have an ergonometric and / or rotatable handle . the bone anchor implantation devices and methods find particular application for implanting a bone anchor for maintaining or improving urinary continence by suspending or stabilizing the bladder neck .
| 0Human Necessities
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a multi - wing , multi - engine , multi - hull amphibious aircraft is disclosed . in the illustrative embodiment , the aircraft has an open frame structure without a fuselage .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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apparatus having corresponding methods and computer programs comprise a physical layer controller adapted to start a first timer for a physical link comprising a receive physical link ; and a physical link monitor comprising a monitor module adapted to determine a local receiver status for the receive physical link , and a controller adapted to indicate a link status is ok for the physical link when the local receiver status is ok , wherein the controller comprises a speed up mode circuit to indicate the link status is fail for the physical link when the local receiver status is not ok and a speed up mode is enabled , regardless of the status of the first timer .
| 7Electricity
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a means and method to connect multiple ic chips to a single apparatus where the ic chips may function as a passive system or network in space . the collection of antennae and coupled near field devices form a pool of energy in which multiple devices may be introduced so as to provide a pool of energy and / or to function as a network or networks of devices including ic chips .
| 7Electricity
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a composition for treating hair comprised of a thiol compound that is a superior hair reductant and hair cosmetic , especially in terms of waving effect , odor , hair damage , texture and safety and where the thiol compound has the formula hs -- n -- nh --- m - nh2 and the n and the m are integers from 1 to 4 . the composition may include the salts of the compound . the composition is useful for a method of treating hair by applying the composition to the hair ; leaving the composition on the hair for a sufficient period of time , depending on the desired effect ; and then removing the composition . the invention , in particular , relates to hair reductants as well as primary agents for permanent waving , pretreatment agents for hair dyeing , cosmetics for heated hair curling , cosmetics for frizzy hair and cosmetics for human hair removing .
| 0Human Necessities
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this invention relates to a corkscrew , of the first - class lever type , designed so that once the screw is driven into a cork that is fully inserted into the neck of a bottle and that free end of short fulcrum is placed on the bottle lip , a single hand can hold the bottle neck and the free end of the lever simultaneously . a squeeze of one hand will bring the free end of lever against the bottle neck . the cork is now raised an initial distance from its original position . the operation is repeated using long fulcrum whose free end is placed against the bottle lip . in this second position the free end of lever and the bottle neck are again within range of being grasped with one hand . a second squeeze of the hand now moves the cork the rest of the way out of the bottle neck .
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a laser beam projecting device , comprising a laser light source for emitting a laser beam , a wavelength selecting film for allowing the laser beam from the laser light source to . pass , and a birefringent optical member arranged on an optical axis closer to an exit side than the wavelength selecting film , wherein the wavelength selecting film is tilted so that an incident angle of the laser beam is in a range of 45 ° to 80 °.
| 6Physics
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a sorbent pad for protection against environmental damage by drums of hazardous waste is disclosed . the sorbent pad comprises sorbent fibers and , on the bottom , a barrier layer . the drum rests on the sorbent pad and any spills or condensation are sorbed by the sorbent pad . the barrier layer prevents any sorbed material from leaching through to the pallet , floor , etc . on which the drum rests .
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a multi - well plate is disclosed for holding chemical compounds for heating in a microwave oven . the plate is a substantially planar member having wells arranged in an array of rows and columns in its upper surface . the plate has heat reservoirs in the form of fluid filled channels or elongated solid bodies positioned lengthwise along the side portions of the plate to reduce temperature gradients among the wells across the length and width of the plate . the heat reservoirs prevent or mitigate heat loss from the wells near the side portions of the plate and ensure that the compounds in all of the wells have a uniform temperature .
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a portable security grill apparatus which may be installed in window openings of buildings includes two rectangular grill sections longitudinally telescopically fastened to one another . opposite longitudinal ends of the two grill sections have beams disposed perpendicularly to the axis of longitudinal telescoping movability of the two grill sections , the beams having flat outer surfaces adapted to abut a window edge at one end of the grill apparatus , and a window frame edge , at the other end of the apparatus . at least one toggle clamp connected between telescopically joined members of the two grill sections is capable of exerting a large outward extension force when in a closed , clamped position , thereby exerting compressive forces on the window and window frame sufficient to prevent the grill apparatus from being removed from the window opening .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a gauge assembly which has a gauge surface including graphics representing a vehicle operating parameter . a pointer arm is provided which is made out of a light guide or light transmitting material . the pointer arm includes a step portion in an operative portion of the second bottom surface for reducing light received by said second surface adjacent the step portion and providing an overall even light throughout the operative illuminated viewing surface of the pointer arm .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the structural fastener is an internal longitudinal , reversible , gear - driven interlocking screw assembly and coupling device . the structural fastener uses a spring - loaded , gear driven coupler shaft with a threaded stud that mates with a female threaded socket so as to form an invisible joint that is easily decoupled . the structural fastener can be arranged in polar or linear arrays to increase its load - bearing capabilities , its air or water tight sealing capabilities or for redundancy . the structural fastener makes a rigid , reliable coupling between coupled members and forms a smooth external splice that is virtually invisible . the structural fastener is reversible , reusable , scaleable , precisely torqueable , and can be used with o - rings or sealing gaskets to provide air or water - tight seals . the structural fastener provides rapid assembly or non - destructive disassembly using simple hand tools or power - driven tools thus reducing the labor required to assemble the framing for adding a florida - style room or a greenhouse ; or erecting a garage , a pool enclosure or utility building ; or similar endeavors . the structural fastener can be scaled to meet various load - bearing requirements thus enabling manufacturers to produce shorter load - bearing members that can be assembled in a quick and efficient manner with simple tools and thus reduce shipping and labor costs .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an active filter for reducing the common mode current in a pulse width modulated drive circuit driving a load , said drive circuit comprising an a - c source , a rectifier connected to said a - c source and producing a rectified output voltage connected to a positive d - c bus and a negative d - c bus , a pwm inverter having input terminals coupled to said positive d - c bus and negative d - c bus and having a controlled a - c output , a load driven by said a - c output of said pwm inverter , a ground wire extending from said load , and a current sensor for measuring the common mode current in said drive circuit in said ground wire , said current sensor producing an output current related to said common mode current , said active filter comprising a first and second mosfet transistor , each having first and second main electrodes and a control electrode , and an amplifier driving a respective one of the transistors ; said first electrode of said first and second transistor coupled to a common node , said second electrodes of said first and second transistors being coupled to said positive d - c bus and said negative d - c respectively ; each of said amplifiers having an input coupled to said output of said current sensor and each having an output connected to a respective one of said control electrodes ; and a d - c isolating capacitor connecting said common node of said first electrode of said first and second transistors to said ground wire .
| 7Electricity
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a base having a plurality of pins extending upwardly therefrom is provided . a support is provided over the base . the support has an upper surface and a plurality of holes extending therethrough . the pins extend through the holes and upwardly beyond the upper surface of the support . an actuator is provided beneath the support . a board having a plurality of integrated circuits bonded thereto is provided . the integrated circuits form a repeating pattern of integrated circuit packages across the board , and the board has a plurality of holes extending through it . the board is placed over the support upper surface with the pins extending into the holes in the board . while the board is over the support upper surface , it is cut to separate the integrated circuit packages from one another .
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a system for monitoring strain in a wellbore casing includes one or more gages that are affixed to an outer surface of the wellbore casing . each gage includes one or more apertures . during operation , variations in the shape and spacing of the apertures are monitored and used to determine a level of strain in the wellbore casing .
| 6Physics
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convenient , inexpensive and portable effervescent tablets that the consumer can add to water to generate hydrogen - rich water just prior to drinking . the effervescent tablets include a base metal and an edible acid that , within about 5 - 10 minutes of mixing , generate a palatable aqueous solution having about 0 . 8 mm to about 3 mm hydrogen and a ph of 8 - 10 .
| 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a method for the operation of an exhaust gas aftertreatment system in an exhaust tract of an internal combustion engine . the exhaust gas aftertreatment system includes an scr particle filter , a first reducing agent feed device for introducing the reducing agent into the exhaust tract upstream of the scr particle filter , continuous regeneration of the scr particle filter being possible using nitrogen dioxide as oxidizing agent , an scr catalytic converter element arranged downstream of the scr particle filter , and a second reducing agent feed device for introducing the reducing agent into the exhaust tract downstream of the scr particle filter and upstream of the scr catalytic converter element . a control unit regulates a quantity of reducing agent introduced into the exhaust tract by the first reducing agent feed device and / or by the second reducing agent feed device as a function of the temperature of the scr particle filter .
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the invention relates to a new class of compounds , their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions that are effective as selective inhibitors of factor xa , both in the isolated state and in a complex with other proteins . the compounds of the invention can be used for treating and preventing diseases , such as acute coronary syndrome , myocardial infarction , unstable angina , refractory angina , thromboses caused by post - thrombolytic therapy or coronary angioplasty , acute ischemia mediated cerebrovascular syndrome , embolic stroke , thrombotic stroke , and other diseases in humans and other mammals associated with blood coagulation problems .
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a rotary connector includes a first part , a second part configured to rotate relative to the first part , and an electrical cable housed within the rotary connector . a viewing window is configured to reveal a feature of the electrical cable when the rotary connector is in a neutral position .
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embodiments of the invention relates to avoiding out - of - space conditions in storage controllers operating with efficiency capabilities between virtual space in a data container and real space in a storage container . both the real space and the virtual space are monitored and their respective usage is compared to provide information about occupancy of the real space to the virtual space . usage of the containers is balanced by employing a virtual file associated with a reserved portion of free capacity in the virtual space .
| 6Physics
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a mechanical pencil in which the lead is advanced by squeezing a cylindrical depression member provided at the position of the writer &# 39 ; s fingers during normal writing operations . the pencil includes a hollow body with front and rear axial sleeves . a chuck is disposed within the pencil body which has a resiliency which urges the chuck to open outwardly at the front end thereof . a slider including a lead holding member for lightly holding the lead is slidably positioned at the tip of the front axial sleeve . means is provided for transmitting movement from the depression member , which is formed of a resilient material flush with the cylindrical surface of the pencil body , for transmitting movement from the depression member to the chuck . a lead casing means is disposed in the rear axial sleeve which in some embodiments has the dual function of transmitting movement from a push button provided at the rear of the pencil to the chuck for advancing the lead in a conventional manner .
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an apparatus for achieving increased fuel efficiency in a nuclear reactor wherein spectral shift is utilized to adjust for excess reactivity . this feature is achieved by stationary displacer rods within the fluid moderator of the reactor , with these stationary displacer rods decreasing ineffective volume during operation of the reactor whereby the effective volume of the fluid moderator increases as the nuclear fuel is burned . this decrease in effective volume is achieved by providing a sacrificial material in the displacer rods that is dissolved by the fluid moderator . the composition of the sacrificial material can be varied along the length of the rod so as to achieve the desired reduction of volume despite a temperature gradient along the rod .
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herd control methods and systems are described that can achieve great benefits over conventional methods when applied to animal and range management . the methods allow much greater animal density than is possible by other means of intensive grazing . a herd can be turned out in a large pasture or unfenced rangeland without dispersal . the herd constantly moves to find new forage and water without the negative consequences of uncontrolled grazing , and fencing can be reduced or eliminated . the methods use devices attached to some or all of a plurality of animals to replicate a herdsman rather than a fence . these herding devices are equipped with components for measuring the distance to neighboring devices . a stimulation component actuated by the processor applies a stimulus , such as a sound or an electric shock , if the animal is too far from the herd .
| 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a plasma generation device comprising a plurality of plasma modules for generating a plasma . each plasma module has a module housing with at least one gas inlet for supplying a process gas . furthermore , a discharge device for generating the plasma from the process gas and a plasma outlet are provided . the plasma generation device has at least two plasma modules for generating a plasma . each plasma module has at least one gas outlet for some of the process gas , wherein the at least one gas outlet of at least one plasma module issues into a respective gas inlet of another plasma module .
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a smart belt system includes a belt having a plurality of holders for holding a plurality of devices including a firearm , a baton , and an electroshock weapon , a gps component disposed within the belt configured to track the location and movement of the belt , a microprocessor disposed within the belt , logic instructions executing by the microprocessor configured to monitor and regulate the activities of the plurality of devices and location and movement data generated by the gps component , a wireless data communications system wirelessly communicating with an external data communications system , a data storage component accessible by the microprocessor for storing activity data of the plurality of the devices and the location and movement data of the belt generated by the gps component .
| 7Electricity
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a gas injector for injecting gaseous fuel includes : a valve body ; an outer needle which is a hollow needle ; an inner needle disposed in a hollow region of the outer needle ; and an actuator system configured to actuate the outer needle and the inner needle independently of each other in each case . a first sealing seat is provided between the valve body and the outer needle , and a second sealing seat is provided between the outer needle and the inner needle .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed is an observation apparatus capable of eliminating in a suitable manner astigmatism and chromatic aberration generated in an observed image . the apex angle θ of a contact prism is input by operating an apex angle setting knob of a control panel , and the attachment angle thereof is input by operating an attachment angle setting knob . based on the observation magnification recognized and the input apex angle θ , a control device determines the astigmatism correction amount for a left observation optical system and determines the astigmatism correction amount for the right observation optical system . further , based on the input attachment angle , the axial angles of the astigmatisms of the left observation optical system and the right observation optical system are determined . next , variable cross cylinder lens rotation drive devices are respectively controlled to rotate the respective cylinder lenses of the left and right observation optical systems to achieve the axial angle and correction amount as determined .
| 6Physics
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a wheel speed sensor latch for securing a wheel speed sensor to a bearing cap of a vehicle speed sensing assembly . the latch includes a main body having a collar section adapted for receiving the wheel speed sensor therethrough . the latch further includes a pair of bifurcated legs extending from the main body . the pair of bifurcated legs being engageable with a pair of latching members formed on the bearing cap such that the pair of latching members and the pair of bifurcated legs cooperate to secure the wheel speed sensor on the bearing cap .
| 6Physics
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in a writing instrument comprising a writing core and an ink tank , the contact of the writing core with the ink in the ink tank is intercepted so that unnecessary loss of the ink due to evaporation from the core surface and excessive supply of the ink to the core are effectively prevented . merely pressing the end portion of the outer case of the writing instrument allows a spring , a valve member and a flexible bellows portion of the ink tank to supply an appropriate amount of ink into the core .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention is a system and method for the automatic control of a debarking system for use in a chip mill , paper mill , or the like . the present invention comprises one or more programmable logic controllers that receive input from ultrasonic sensors that measure the quantity of wood present at various locations within the system . based on this data , the plcs reference look - up tables that contain information on start , stop , speed up , and slow down times for various system components based on such criteria as wood variety and season . the control system optimizes the fiber yield from the debarking system while also reducing mechanical wear on components of the system by reducing the time at which components are run at high speed .
| 6Physics
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sorting unit for belt conveyor plants , of the type comprising a first sorting conveyor belt extending between first transmission rollers and revolvingly oscillating around a first oscillation axis , extending in parallel and close to one of its longitudinal edges . a second sorting belt is also provided , which extends between second transmission rollers and is placed aside the first sorting belt at the opposite side to the first oscillation axis , as well as revolvingly oscillating around a second oscillation axis running in parallel and in correspondence of its longitudinal edge placed at the opposite side with respect to the first sorting belt .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a semiconductor integrated circuit having a data path including k macro cells , each macro cell for processing data of different widths . each macro cell consists of a plurality of leaves , each leaf performing data processing on one bit of data . the semiconductor integrated circuit is laid out in a rectangular pattern so that leaves of a macro cell processing j × n bit wide data are l / j as wide as leaves of a macro cell executing n bit wide data .
| 6Physics
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the invention concerns a device for countering and tracking a threat with optical delay device in the form of a homing - head missile , comprising a homing head adapted to receive an incident coherent light beam and in deflecting same to produce a transmitted beam . the invention is characterized in that the homing head comprises a biprism dividing the transmitted beam into two sub - beams , the biprism being associated with an optical delay device introducing an optical path difference between the two sub - beams greater than the coherence length of the incident beam .
| 6Physics
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a display includes a flat display panel and at least a polarizer positioned on an upper surface or a lower surface of the flat display panel . the polarizer has at least a surface treated with a roughness treatment .
| 6Physics
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a system for establishing and maintaining the identity of a medication in a syringe from the point in time that a medication is withdrawn from a vial to the point in time that the medication is administered to a patient . this method is based on integrating a label dispenser including preprinted , pressure sensitive , syringe labels with a medicine vial . as the medication is withdrawn from the vial a label is provided that identifies the contents of the vial . when this label is applied to the syringe it provides the ability to verify that the correct medication and dosage is being administered to the correct patient . subsequently the label can be removed from the syringe and used to provide a permanent record of the administration .
| 0Human Necessities
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disclosed herein is a heat sink including : a first region connected to a cooling water introduction part and having a plurality of first pins arranged therein ; and a second region connected to a cooling water discharge part and having a plurality of second pins arranged therein .
| 7Electricity
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a general technique using semantic analysis is provided that can be used for converting a specific automation test script , generated from generally available or proprietary test automation tools , into an abstract test case representation . the abstract test case representation is based on a test case representation model that includes application states , external interaction sequences and input data . the abstract representation in essence provides a platform independent representation of test cases . an application object model provides the representational capabilities required for capturing structural and behavioral properties of the application under test . the abstract test case representation can be validated against and further enriched by specific object information from an application metadata repository . finally , object information and input data can be separated from control flow information to provide automatic parameterization of the test script .
| 6Physics
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the present invention comprises rugged , inexpensive , reliable , and sensitive laboratory assays of antibody - based viral neutralization activity and antibody - based viral adherence inhibition activity . the assays use inactivated , fluorescently - labeled virus , allowing the tests to be performed without extensive safety precautions . the interaction of the labeled virus with target cells is monitored using flow cytometric methods . a preferred embodiment uses simple and inexpensive flow cytometry methodologies and equipment , such as bead array readers used as simplified flow cytometers . the assays are rapid , taking no longer than a few hours and are readily conducted by a trained technician . the assays are sensitive because they use labeled viruses at low concentrations and determine neutralizing and blocking capacity of sera and antibody at low concentrations . the methods are appropriate for high - throughput screening of large panels of samples .
| 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for testing aspects of how a child learns includes a toy - like base having upstanding pegs . the child is encouraged to place donut shaped hand pieces onto the pegs . the hand pieces test the ability of the child to discriminate between different colors , and separately between different textures and different shapes and also tests the child &# 39 ; s abilities in perception and creativity . the base also is able to test the child &# 39 ; s ability to discern and copy tones and rhythms . information of the child &# 39 ; s performance is automatically collected within the apparatus and then compared with a normative baseline . remediation focuses on activities related to the learning channels where the child is least astute and periodic retesting measures the ability of the child to improve in those channels to enable improvement of remediation approaches .
| 6Physics
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a method for controlling the distribution of transmission rates in a cellular radiotelecommunication system wherein , in order to support the effective utilization of types of time slot in wireless telecommunication systems , e . g . the dect - specific “ full ” or “ double slots ”, two fixed parts are provided for each radio cell . the first fixed parts in each case support two types of time slot but signal in dependence on the capacity utilization of the second fixed parts , which only support one type of time slot , that they support the second or the first and second type of time slot . the portable parts store the fixed parts , after they have signaled their support of types of time slot , in separate lists .
| 7Electricity
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the invention relates to monocrystalline single crystals of metal - organic framework materials comprising at least one aluminum metal ion , processes for preparing the same , methods for employing the same , and the use thereof . the invention also relates to monocrystalline aluminum metal - organic frameworks .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an automatic speech recognition methodology , wherein words are modeled as probabilistic networks of allophones , collects nodes in the probabilistic network into equivalence classes when those nodes have the same allophonic choices governed by the same phonological rules . the allophonic choices allow for representation of dialectic pronunciation variations between different speakers . training data is shared among nodes in an equivalence class so that accurate pronunciation probabilities may be determined even for words for which there is only a limited amount of training data . a method is used to determine probabilities for each of a multitude of pronunciation models for each word in the vocabulary , based on automatic extraction of linguistic knowledge from sets of phonological rules , in order to robustly and accurately model dialectal variation .
| 6Physics
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apparatus for treating a subject is provided , the apparatus comprising a stimulation device , adapted to be implanted in a vicinity of a site selected from the list consisting of : a sphenopalatine ganglion of the subject and a neural tract originating in or leading to the spg ; and a connecting element , coupled to the stimulation device , and adapted to be passed through at least a portion of a greater palatine canal of the subject . also provided is a method for implanting a treatment stimulation device in a vicinity of a site of a subject , the method comprising passing the device through a greater palatine foramen of the subject , and bringing the device into contact with the vicinity of the site , the site selected from the list consisting of : a sphenopalatine ganglion of the subject and a neural tract originating in or leading to the spg .
| 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to compounds to inhibit blood coagulation , and more particularly to novel diketopiperazine derivatives , pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof , to specifically inhibit thrombin . the compound has the following general structure , wherein r 1 , r 2 and r 4 consist of a hydrogen , alkyl or aryl moiety , r 3 consist of an alkyl or aryl moiety , wherein r 5 consists of a hydrogen , alkyl , aryl , hydroaryl , heteroaryl , hydroheteroaryl , sulfonylalkyl , sulfonylaryl , sulfonylhydroaryl , sulfonylheteroaryl or sulfonylhydroheteroaryl moiety , and wherein r 6 consists of a hydrogen , alkyl , aryl , hydroaryl , heteroaryl or hydroheteroaryl moiety . also disclosed are methods of using the compound for treating coagulation disorders such as thrombosis and heparin associated thrombocytopenia .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a suction device that is used with a power drilling tool for aspirating material removable during operation of the drilling tool , and which includes a suction head displaceable relative to the drilling tool in a direction opposite a drilling direction of the drilling tool , and an aeration device fixedly connected by a suction conduit with the suction head for joint displacement therewith .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for generating switching plans to restore power to out - of - service areas after fault isolation through back feeding . a chromosome architecture is defined to create chromosomes representing candidate post - restoration systems . the chromosomes are evaluated are repeatedly genetically altered until an acceptable solution is identified . the solution identifies a plurality of switching operations that back feed power to the out - of - service areas in the most optimal manner .
| 7Electricity
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a printing system includes at least one kind of ink , at least one ink jet chip having a plurality of ink nozzles for ink jet printing , a thermometer for measuring an operating temperature of the ink jet chip , a logic unit for generating a calibration instruction for calibrating a jet printing of ink in the printing system according to the operating temperature , and at least one calibration device for calibrating the jet printing of ink in a printing system according to the calibration instruction .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a sink support shell apparatus and method of making a sink support shell are provided . the sink support shell apparatus is a shell shaped to be compatible with the sink that is to be placed in the sink support shell . the sink support shell includes a rim for mounting the shell either above or below the countertop level . the shell further includes an overflow / vent channel and stand - off in the base for attaching the shell to the necessary plumbing fixtures to allow for drainage of the water from the sink . the overflow / vent channel is formed in the material of the shell and allows water to flow down the channel to be drained by the attached plumbing fixtures as well as air to be vented to reduce suction noise . the sink support shell is made of high - impact material , such as a metal or hard plastic material .
| 0Human Necessities
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disclosed herein is a belt assembly including a flexible belt with an improved belt attachment . the belt attachment includes two crossbars spaced along the length of the belt . the crossbars retain bearings that allow predetermined movement in six degrees of freedom . the crossbars are connected by a rigid body that attaches to the bearings . implements that are attached to the rigid body are simply supported but restrained in pitching rotation .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a test kit for the rapid detection of the bacteria helicobacter pylori in gastric biopsy tissue to diagnose gastric disease is described which includes a chemical test composition for the bacteria , a tray - like means including means to visibly display the test composition , means to handle a biopsy specimen and insert it in the test composition , and indicia to determine the results of the test .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention comprises a fluid pump motor unit and a controller unit which controls the output of the pump / motor irrespective of the speed of the power source driving the pump / motor unit . the pump / motor unit comprises a cylindrical housing within which there is arranged at least one rectangular expansible cylinder assembly mounted on a crankshaft in a radial pattern , the cylindrical assembly being pivotally mounted within the housing for movement about trunnions , the rectangularly adapted piston assembly within said housing being journaled on a crankshaft which crankshaft with respect to the centerline of the cylindrical housing has a rotation parallel to , but spaced from , the centerline of the housing . the pivotal oscillation of each cylinder assembly alternately opens a port for the inflow of a fluid and subsequently closes that port while simultaneously opening another port for the outward flow of the fluid under compression as the piston moves toward the top of the chambers . novel means are provided to seal the side walls of the cylinder with the end plates of the housing and additional novel means are provided to seal the piston and cylinder during the movement of the piston therein . the invention also provides for intake and outward flow of the fluid within the housing through the end plates by means of conduits contained therein . the controller unit encompassed within the present invention comprises a shaft keyed to the crankshaft of the pump / motor unit , a pair of rotatable sleeves , one within the other , the latter keyed to the shaft keyed to the crankshaft , the sleeves being counter rotatable with reference to each other , each having a helical groove therein substantially disposed 180 degrees along the circumference of each sleeve relative to each other and intersecting each other , the two grooves thus providing a camming surface in which a pin inserted within the two grooves can be moved by another pin operating in an arcuately inclined groove in another sleeve on a control rod which is rotatable between positions which place the crankshaft rotatable between positions which place the crankshaft of the pump / motor unit in aspects ranging from full forward position to neutral .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present process produces a clean burning coal from low grade coal and has a higher heating value per unit mass , as compared to the feed stock coal . the clean coal may be used in coal - fired power plants , industrial boilers , and homes since it produces fewer or none of the emissions commonly associated with coal burning devices . the process treats coal prior to its combustion and removes about 90 percent of the pollutants . these pollutants are removed within 6 to 18 minutes , many of which may be recycled into products such as roofing tar , chemical feed stocks , and light hydrocarbons that can be used as gaseous fuels . the final product is suitable for use in homes where coal is used for cooking and heating , and significantly improves the health of those who have previously been exposed to toxic fumes from burning uncleaned coal in their homes . the process is fueled by its own by - products , recycles heat , and reduces coal weight to save energy in transporting it to the user .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of simultaneously collecting exocervical and endocervical cells from a female patient , includes providing a combination exo - endocervical sampling device including a sampler having a pair of opposing wings and a prominence extending from the wings . the opposing wings include a sampling surface and the prominence includes a multiplicity of endless looped fiber pairs distributed axially along a distal end section of the prominence . each looped fiber pair includes a first loop extending transverse from the shaft and a second loop extending transverse from the shaft . the loops define a void space therebetween configured to capture exo - endocervical cells . the method includes placing the sampling device in contact with a cervix of the female patient , collecting exocervical cells with the opposing wings of the sampling device , and simultaneously collecting endocervical cells with the prominence .
| 0Human Necessities
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integrated voltage multiplier circuit for low supply voltage . in order to improve the signal - to - noise ratio in battery - operated switched capacitor filter circuits in hearing aids , the range of modulation can be increased by doubling the supply voltage . a circuit for voltage multiplication in cmos technology generates a negative voltage for a given voltage . in order to be able to utilize both clock phases , a two - stage embodiment is selected , both of these working onto a smoothing capacitor . the voltage multiplier circuit is driven by a fourth inverter stage and with a level converter having a connected , third inverter stage .
| 7Electricity
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a radio frequency coaxial vacuum feedthrough is provided which utilizes a cylindrical ceramic vacuum break formed of an alumina ceramic . the cylinder is coaxially disposed and brazed between tapered coaxial conductors to form a vacuum sealed connection between a pressurized upstream coaxial transmission line and a utilization device located within a vacuum container . the feedthrough provides 50 ohm matched impedance rf feedthrough up to about 500 mhz at power levels in the multimegawatt range .
| 7Electricity
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a dispenser combines the efficiency of a post - mix dispenser , while providing the visual appeal of a visual spraying dispenser . a bowl holds a liquid that is circulated through a cooling system to provide a cool spray , and thus to create condensation on the outside of the bowl . the beverage that is dispensed is from remote supplies of concentrated syrup and water . the bowl has a single body that defines a number of compartments . the body is covered with a lid , and rests on a concentrate tray that drains away condensate that build up on the body . the body is easily removably and replaceably coupled to the tray . the valves for dispensing are on a movable support so that the height of the dispenser can be made smaller while still providing manual access to the valves .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an energy convertor machine generally includes an elongated member and at least two sets of one or more elastomeric bag members , each elastomeric bag member having a liquid with a low vaporization temperature disposed therein , wherein heating means and a cooling means are provided , wherein one set of elastomeric bag members is being heated while the other set is being cooled thereby causing one set of elastomeric bag members to be expanded while the other set of elastomeric bag members are contracting . a means for rotating the elongated member is provided , wherein the rotating means is activated by the alternate expansion and contraction of the two sets of elastomeric bag members .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention relates to a fuel cell system comprising a housing including a chamber for accommodating a fuel cell stack . the fuel cell system has various features that can also be independently embodied , namely : a u - shaped air channel including air inlet channels and air outlet channels which include an inlet or outlet on the same side of the housing of the fuel cell system ; at least two fans or compressors that are disposed downstream of each other in an air flow direction in the air inlet channel or in the air outlet channel ; a housing that has two additional , separate housing sections apart from a chamber for a fuel cell stack and an air inlet channel and an air outlet channel ; and an air bypass channel which is arranged between an air inlet channel for introducing ambient air into a chamber for the fuel cell stack and an air outlet channel for discharging air from the chamber for the fuel cell stack .
| 7Electricity
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a two piece , two - stage , rechargeable , reusable , reduced - energy mechanically operating cartridge is provided for launching a bullet of various compositions from a dedicated or modified firearm . the cartridge unit is comprised of a primary case , a piston sleeve , a propellant unit , and a bullet choice of a solid light weight material for inanimate - target applications or a “ marking ” version for non - lethal live - target training applications . cartridge includes a piston sleeve and a primary case coupled together via a channel and cog locking / traveling / unlocking system . the primary case includes a substantially non - deformable jacket defining a cavity to receive a propellant unit or propellant connection and provides the channels to receive piston sleeves cogs for a locking / traveling / unlocking feature . the piston sleeve includes a substantially non - deformable jacket defining a cavity to receive configured bullet . the primary case also includes a substantially non - deformable jacket for being axially coupled with the piston sleeve , and for coupling with a propellant mechanism . upon activation of the mechanically operating cartridge within the chamber of the firearm during stage 2 , the piston sleeve and primary case telescope apart from a compressed , static , stage 1 position forcing the firearm &# 39 ; s slide or bolt to the rear , a mechanical operation opposed to a conventional cartridge with gas blow back operations . spent cartridge is reused by manually separating piston sleeve from primary case as to remove spent propellant unit with removal tool , recharged with new propellant unit reloaded with choice of bullet composition and placed into magazine or similar for firearm loading .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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integrated circuits capable of carrying out transformations of the &# 34 ; cosine transformation &# 34 ; type , used more particularly for the digital processing of images with a view to information compression . the versatile and compact circuit architecture involves dividing a bus into sections separated by switches actuated in phase opposition ; certain sections are coupled to computing operators , whereas others are coupled to memories serving for reorganizing the order in which the data is presented to the following operators .
| 6Physics
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a method for improving scene classification of a digital image comprising the steps of : providing an image ; systematically recomposing the image to generate an expanded set of images ; and using a classifier and the expanded set of images to determine a scene classification for the image , whereby the expanded set of images provides at least one of an improved classifier and an improved classification result .
| 6Physics
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a retrofitable attachment for easily and quickly converting most conventional wheelchairs into self - propelled , steerable wheelchairs . the invention includes a drive arrangement easily attachable to one of the rear wheels of the wheelchair , an elongated arm unit easily attachable adjacent one of the front casters of the wheelchair , and a connecting member extending between the arm and rear drive arrangement . the elongated arm unit has an outer drive arm portion and an inner steering arm portion , both of which are mounted for pivotal movement together about a first axis to activate the drive arrangement . additionally , the occupant of the wheelchair can twist or rotate the inner steering arm position about a second axis to steer the front caster of the wheelchair . the steering arrangement further includes a unique gearing system that eliminates dead spots in the steering and allows for easy and uniform manipulation of the steering arm and front caster . in use and with a single hand , the occupant of the chair can both propel and steer the wheelchair as desired .
| 0Human Necessities
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a bow sight that utilizes fiber optic wave guides as a basis for collecting ambient light and providing multiple sighting spots within the archer &# 39 ; s field of view . the terminal ends of the fiber optic wave guides are positioned so as to have images thereof reflected on a moveable reflective plane within the bow sight . the multiple aiming spots thus reflected in the bow sight provide the archer with sighting spots for targets over a range of distances . each of the individual fiber optic wave guides collects ambient light and terminates in a terminal block that may be varied in its position so as to individually adjust the reflected image of the aiming spot . various mechanisms within the fiber optic terminal block for adjusting the position of the ambient light wave guide are also described . the bow sight provides the advantages of multispot ambient light fiber optic systems with the advantages of reflective sighting systems .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
|
the invention concerns a microcontroller intended to be incorporated in a portable object of type smartcard , including at least : a contact stud to supply the said microcontroller with current ; a data input and / or output contact stud ; an efficient data processing part ; and confidential information . according to the invention , the microcontroller also includes : means to vary the supply voltage of the efficient data processing part , the said means being able to secure the said confidential data against current attacks .
| 6Physics
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