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a flat bed knitting machine has two beds supported on either side of a central knitting region . the upper bed is supported on the lower bed by a series of specifically shaped needle plates which extend upward from the a grooved plate bed . the shape of the plates allows the upper bed to slide in separate movement from the lower bed . the shape of the supports also allowing for mounting and removal of the upper needle bed from the lower bed .
3Textiles; Paper
the invention relates to an improved method for releasing an organic acid , preferably a carbon , sulfone or phosphone acid , particularly an alpha or beta hydroxycarbon acid , from the ammonia salt thereof by releasing and removing ammoniac and simultaneous extraction of the released acid , having an amine as a suitable extraction means from the aqueous phase . this method corresponds to a reactive extraction . the reactive extraction of an organic acid from the aqueous ammonia salt solution thereof can be significantly improved by the use of a strip medium or carrier gas , such as nitrogen , air , water vapor or inert gases such as argon . the released ammoniac is removed from the aqueous solution by the continuous gas flow and can be resupplied into a production process . the free acid can be obtained by a method such as distillation , rectification , crystallization , reextraction , chromatography , adsorption or by a membrane method from the extraction means .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an apparatus and method for driving a multi - level gray scale display are provided . the apparatus displays multi - level gray scale without an analog driving ic and includes a row function generator for generating a row function , a column signal operator for receiving and operating the row function and display data to output a column data , a standard voltage selection signal generator for receiving a clock to generate a standard voltage selection signal , a column signal generator for generating a plurality of levels of column standard voltages and dividing the column standard voltage selected according to the standard voltage selection signal to generate a plurality of levels of column voltage so as to drive the column electrode according to the column data , and a row signal generator for generating a plurality of row standard voltages and dividing the row standard voltage selected according to the standard voltage selection signal to generate a plurality of levels of row voltage so as to drive the row electrode according to the row function .
6Physics
a single release , multiple axis coupling device for securing and positioning patient support equipment during orthopedic surgery . the coupling device can be released from or securely locked into a rigid position by a single rotation of an actuator shaft . the released or locked configuration is achieved by a rotational movement of the actuator shaft and a reciprocal axial movement of a cylindrical piston assembly . by displacing the cylindrical piston assembly within a housing chamber , either two or three movable coupling members can be rigidly secured to or released from the support shaft upon which the coupling assembly is mounted .
0Human Necessities
this invention refers to a microsplitter in flow systems especially used for separation techniques in analytical chemistry such as microliquid chromatography , high pressure liquid chromatography and ancillary techniques . the splitter system comprises a microsplitter and a micromixer which are connected by a microbore tubing . a high collection rate and high resolution of the sample peak are achieved by the proper choice of tubing length and diameters and the use of a back pressure regulator to obtain a controlled split ratio .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a switch assembly and method of using same comprises a switch assembly for operating a power take off unit on a lawn tractor , the switch assembly further includes a housing supporting a selectively locatable activation knob facilitated by an actuation assembly and an internal switch arrangement coupled to a printed circuit board within the housing . the internal switch arrangement comprises a microcontroller and switch for determining the relative position of the selectively locatable activation knob and provides a digital output signal for enabling or disabling a power take off unit based on the digital output signal .
7Electricity
a self - tuning technique for integrated continuous - time filters . the present invention provides a method and apparatus to compensate for post - fabrication or in - operation discrepancies between desired and measured filter characteristics due to variability of the ic fabrication process or due to drift caused by changing conditions such as voltage , temperature . the present invention requires minimal overhead in power and area requirements . furthermore , the filter being tuned is used to process signals , unlike in the prior art where a similar but separate filter or oscillator is used to tune the bias values for both circuits . better tuning accuracy is thus obtained in the present invention . the circuit is designed to initiate a self - tuning cycle at power - up or during operation after power - up . tuning is achieved by injecting a reference signal , and monitoring the phase of the filter output with respect to the phase of the reference signal . the self - tuning circuit then provides a signal to a trim dac , which applies the appropriate correction signal .
6Physics
an epicyclic gear train comprises support spindles for the planet or star wheels cantilevered from a single support flange . the cross sections of the spindles vary with distance from the support plate so that under tangential loading the bearing surfaces of the spindles will assume a position essentially parallel to the axis of the gear train .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
abstract : a method of storing and dispensing wine comprising locating a flexible bladder within a walled container such as a oak barrel with the bladder in fluid communication with an aperture positioned adjacent one edge of a wall of the container ; orientating the container so that the aperture is at the top of the container ; filling the flexible bladder with wine via the aperture ; sealing the aperture with a tap ; expelling the air from within the bladder via the tap using a vacuum pump ; inverting the container so that the tap is at the bottom of the container ; and drawing off the wine from the tap . the barrel is supported on means such as a trestle which has roller bearings to facilitate free axial rotation of the barrel .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the present invention involves split system air conditioners . specifically , the present invention provides a condenser unit with cross - flow blowers . a single cross - flow blower may be used to draw air through a heat exchanger and expel the air adjacent to a cut - off portion . further , dual cross - flow blowers may be provided to enhance the performance of the condenser unit . the combination of air streams from two cross - flow blowers provide better air circulation through the heat exchangers and a more uniform exhaust stream . the condenser unit is more compact and can be mounted on the wall , on the overhang , or on the top of the building . these various mounting locations take advantage of the air boundary layer near the building and thus the air conditioning system operates more efficiently .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method for controlling a motor driving a pump using a microcomputer includes repeatedly sampling a parameter representative of motor torque over one cycle of operation of the pump , determining at least one point of maximum motor torque during said one cycle of operation of the pump ; applying speed commands to the motor from a table of stored speed values in memory , said values being selected to provide relatively greater speed commands at points of lower motor torque and relatively lesser speed commands at points of higher pump pressure corresponding to higher motor torque , while maintaining at least a base speed command to prevent stalling ; and synchronizing the first value in the table of stored values to the point of maximum motor torque .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
an apparatus for shimming the magnetic field generated by a magnet arrangement of a magnetic resonance imaging system , has a number of shim devices of substantially similar cross - sectional dimensions , at least some of the shim devices exhibiting differing ferromagnetic characteristics . a structure body has an elongate , tubular channel cross - sectionally dimensioned to serially receive the shim devices in a predetermined sequence to provide a required distribution of the ferromagnetic characteristics in relation to said magnetic field , the channel being of length sufficient to accommodate the shim devices serially in said predetermined sequence . the shim devices are presented at the entrance of the channel in the sequence , and are forced into the channel in the sequence by pressurized fluid directed toward the entrance .
6Physics
this invention relates to a topical sunless tanning composition , in particular a topical sunless tanning composition which provides an immediate colour effect . there is much interest in effectuating a tan via cosmetic means . most prominent among the sunless tanning agents is dihydroxyacetone . however , a problem with using dha to tan the skin is the length of time it takes for the skin to develop colour . thus , in a first aspect of the invention , a topical sunless tanning composition is provided , the topical sunless tanning composition comprising : 0 . 01 - 10 , preferably 0 . 1 - 5 w / w a polyphenol selected from the group consisting of - catechin , - catechin , - epicatechin , - epicatechin , epigallocatechin gallate , - epigallocatechin , - catechin gallate , epicatechin gallate , or mixtures thereof ; a peroxidase or laccase 0 . 0001 - 3 preferably 0 . 001 - 1 , most preferably 0 . 01 - 1 w / w hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide generator when peroxidase is present ; and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle .
0Human Necessities
a flat gasket for a reciprocating engine or a driven machine including at least one metal sheet 0 . 05 to 0 . 5 mm thick which is provided with a coating of an elastomer film at least on the sides facing outward in at least one sealing area and has an edge area , formed by the outer contour and / or at least one cylinder bore and / or a water and / or oil passage in the cylinder head , adjacent to at least one peripheral self - contained cavity , and the cavity is filled completely with a hydraulic medium .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
an x - ray tube having a rotary anode which is supported by a bearing system comprising an axial magnetic bearing and at least one radial sleeve bearing . in operation , mutually cooperating metal supporting faces of the sleeve bearing are separated by a liquid layer wetting the supporting faces . the liquid layer consists of a metal or a metal alloy , such as ga or a ga alloy , whose vapor pressure at 300 ° c . is below 10 - 5 n / m 2 , and which does not attack the supporting faces to any substantial extent . the tube has a long life , produces little noise during operation , and is of relatively simple construction .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a method of operating an aspirated smoke detector includes providing an ambient condition detector , establishing a first flow baseline for the detector , and , establishing a second , lower , flow baseline for the detector . a selected airflow is sampled , and determining if the airflow sample should be compared to the first flow baseline or the second flow baseline , and , responsive thereto determining if a trouble indictor should be generated .
6Physics
a neck finish of a container which includes a helical thread encircling the neck wherein said thread is provided with a pair of recesses spaced apart 180 ° and in cooperative engagement with recess forming fingers in a pair of cooperating horizontally movable mold halves .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an object of the present invention is to provide a radically curable compound which produces cured products with excellent heat resistance , and in order to achieve the object , the present invention provides a radically curable compound represented by general formula below .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method of constructing a phosphorous adsorbing structure includes creating a design model that indicates a percentage of phosphorous removed from a water supply per an amount of a predetermined adsorbent exposed to the water supply based upon an original concentration of phosphorous in the water supply and a retention time of water in the adsorbing structure .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a portable foldable keyboard comprised of two housings , each of which contains a key assembly , and a central hinge . the two housings can be slid together when the keyboard is unfolded and they interlock to form a sturdy keyboard having the standard qwerty keyswitch layout .
7Electricity
a system and method is disclosed for network resource management . the method discloses : receiving a request to execute a task ; calculating a virtual set of resources required to execute the task ; reserving a set of network services for each virtual resource ; and executing the task on the reserved services the system discloses means of implementing the method .
7Electricity
methods , systems and devices are described for sharing information between an integrated virtual environment or other wearable computing device and a display system associated with an aircraft , automobile , boat , train , bus or other vehicle . as a user enters a vehicle with an ive , the vehicle recognizes the ive and transfers the data stream to a vehicle display . the ive may also be disabled while it is present in the vehicle to prevent distraction to a driver or operator of the vehicle .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the present invention relates to a xeroprinting process , in particular a xeroprinting process comprising the following steps : image - wise exposing to actinic radiation an electrostatic master having a photopolymerizable conductive layer to selectively polymerize and thereby increase resistivity in exposed areas of the layer ; forming a latent image of electrostatic charge by charging the master by corona discharge ; reversal developing the latent electrostatic image by depositing toner particles in the non - exposed areas of the layer ; transferring the toner image to another substrate and subsequent fusing ; resetting the process by cleaning and discharging the electrostatic master . according to a preferred embodiment the reversal development is effected by means of a development electrode inducing charges in the photopolymer plate opposite to the initial electrostatic image , and by means of dry electrophotographic toner .
6Physics
the specification describes a float device with at least one float body which forms a support surface element and has at least one skin which is resistant to water and forms a chamber . the chamber is filled up at least partly with plastic foam having closed pores and extending along the whole inner periphery of the flexible skin .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
steam explosions can be prevented or mitigated during a metal casting process by the placement of a perforated flooring system in the casting pit . an upward flow of compressed gas through this perforated flooring system is introduced during the casting process to produce a buffer layer between any spilled molten metal and the cooling water in the reservoir . this buffer layer provides a hydrodynamic layer which acts to prevent or mitigate steam explosions resulting from hot , molten metal being spilled into or onto the cooling water .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a cooking appliance includes an oven cavity accessed through first and second french - style doors that are connected to the appliance through a door linkage system . the door linkage system establishes a particular timing of door openings and closings to minimize potential wear of a door gasket . that is , each of the doors has an associated gasket for use in sealing the oven cavity when the doors are closed . one of the doors is provided with an annular gasket , while the other door essentially incorporates a less that fully annular , preferably 3 - sided or a three - quarter gasket . with this arrangement , each of the gaskets has three sides adapted to seal against a cabinet shell portion of the appliance , while the fourth side of the first gasket is adapted to seal against an extension provided on the other door .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
an actuator comprising a drive , at least one rotatable threaded element and at least one output element driven in translation thereby is described , characterized in that the threaded element has at least two regions of differing pitch and a rotational axis of the threaded element is inclined relative to a translational axis of the output element .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an apparatus and process are described in which a multiple continuous electrochemical procedure is carried out on a metallic strip . included in this procedure is a gold - plating step with a specially designed gold - plating cell . also , the gold electroplating is limited to certain areas of the metallic strip where required for a particular application . particularly important is the design of the various electrochemical processing cells so that continuous processing may be carried out on a continuous moving metal strip . also , compatibility with other electrochemical and chemical processes carried out on the continuous strip line , is desirable .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method for fabricating a dynamic random access memory capacitor is disclosed . the method may comprise depositing a first titanium nitride electrode ; creating a first layer of titanium dioxide on the first tin electrode ; depositing a dielectric material on the first layer of titanium dioxide ; and depositing a second tin electrode on the dielectric material .
7Electricity
a system and method are provided for associating and storing data in contiguous memory locations of a secondary memory to enable efficient searching of the archived data . current events are organized in a main memory within a data structure , e . g ., an r - tree , chosen to increase the likelihood that data clustered together are more likely to relate to a same query . most recent data is temporarily stored in the main memory to ensure that most additions of new data occur initially into the main memory , thereby enabling very high rates of data addition . the incidence of successive reads of data from a same disk memory block is increased and the length of time spent in seeking data on the disk is thereby reduced . segments may be selected for serialization and transfer to the secondary memory without regard to age range of the data or minimal size of the block when main memory is approaching overload .
6Physics
by varying corona producing element height / projection , a more uniform charge potential is achieved . elements , such as pins or teeth , are shorter at the edges of an element array and grow longer as one moves toward the center of the array . such variation in height / projection overcomes shielding from adjacent teeth , as well as other effects , to yield the more uniform charging potential .
6Physics
an electronics case for a portable electronic device with an electroluminescent panel for displaying light patterns in response to sound , vibration or other input signals . the case includes an integrated control circuit for receiving input signals from an input device and , in response , generating a set of elp pattern signals that are transmitted to the elp . the integrated control circuit also includes a power supply connected to the controller for supplying power to the integrated control circuit and the elp . the elp comprises a plurality of segments and it is affixed to the exterior surface of the case to attract attention to the light patterns as they are being displayed on the elp .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a package for the sale of image - quality printing paper facilitates digital image printing by providing blank sheets of image - quality printing paper pre - cut to accommodate image printing sizes for personal use . a rigid container is constructed and arranged to provide convenient protection , storage , display , and transportation of the blank sheets and the images subsequently printed thereon . the container may be provided with a multifunctional stand therein .
0Human Necessities
a compact turning device for a heavy object , comprising a turning arm joined to the heavy object and a drive device drivingly turning the turning arm . the drive device further comprises a motor incorporating a rotor shaft connected to the rotating input part of a planetary gear type speed reducer on a same axis . also , the turning arm is installed by joining its first plane to the plane of the planetary gear type speed reducer forming the rotating output part and its second plane orthogonal to the first plane to the heavy object . the turning arm and the drive device are disposed within the width of the heavy object in the axis direction of the turning pivot of the turning arm . the planetary gear type speed reducer of the drive device may be disposed in two front and rear stages .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
disclosed substrate with embedded component includes : an insulating base member ; a conductive pad formed on the insulating base member ; a component connected to the conductive pad with a solder ; and a resin covering the component , wherein a hole is provided in the insulating base member and the conductive pad , and the insulating base member is exposed on a side surface of the hole .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method for selectively shunting an acoustic driver within an electronic device detects the presence of a squelch signal from a local emitter and automatically shunts the acoustic driver in response to the detection , free of any communication back to the emitter . the squelch signal originates from an emitter which is positioned extrinsic to the device , and can be broadcast so as to define a zone of influence within which the acoustic drivers of electronic devices will be squelched . in lieu of an acoustic driver , a vibrator can be activated to quietly alert the user of the incoming message while the squelch signal is present . as a result , the invention enables a proprietor to a greater degree of control over ringing and beeping noises generated by such devices when positioned within a designated space . a broadcast system for defining the zone of influence and electronic devices that include circuitry that implement the method are also disclosed .
7Electricity
a remote process seal system is provided . the seal system includes at least one remote process seal assembly coupled to a process pressure transmitter via a coupling filled with an incompressible fluid . the incompressible fluid is contacted by at least one getter to reduce instabilities caused by the release of hydrogen gas accumulating over time . in one aspect , a layer of getter material is deposited or placed within the pressure transducing portion of the remote process seal assembly .
6Physics
the present invention is generally directed to a retractable overhead charging cord dispenser which has multi - positioning capability to provide plug - in electric power to phevs parked at various positions in a garage or the like . an illustrative embodiment of the retractable overhead charging cord dispenser includes an arm assembly , a cord guide arm carried by the arm assembly , a cord storage device provided in the arm assembly and a retractable charging cord extendable from the cord storage device and extending through and protruding from the cord guide arm .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method and apparatus for connecting anchor sheets to each other and / or to a floor . the approach includes using attachment pieces which fit into an area of reduced thickness of the anchor sheet which surround a cut away of the anchor sheet . in one embodiment , the attachment pieces are corners which overlap areas of reduced thickness on a number of anchor sheets .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a poker - type multistage wagering card game played between a dealer and at least one player or played amongst at least two players and providing a bonus card or other poker advantage to the dealer and / or player according to a pre - determined set of rules .
0Human Necessities
interface management techniques provide reduced power consumption along with reducing heat and emi generation in a computer system having multiple interconnected processing units . physical link layers of external interfaces that interconnect the processing units of have dynamically adjustable bandwidth and the bandwidths are dynamically adjusted by predicting interface bandwidth requirements . an interface controller detects events other than i / o requests that occur in a processing unit that are indicators of potential future transactions on one of the external interfaces connected to the processing unit . the interface controller predicts , from the detected events , that future transactions will likely occur on the interface , and in response , controls the dynamically adjustable bandwidth of physical link layer of the interface to accommodate the future transactions .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a waveform equalizing filter unit includes a waveform equalizing filter with a plurality of taps each having a unitary delay element and a coefficient multiplier , a clock switching circuit for selecting a clock signal from at least two different frequencies , with the selected clock signal being fed to each of the unitary delay elements of the waveform equalizing filter , and a control circuit for selectively switching the tap coefficients of the coefficient multiplier in the waveform equalizing filter based upon which one of the different clock signals has been selected . a signal time adjuster is further included in a stage situated before the waveform equalizing filter that receives the input signal prior to being fed to the waveform equalizing filter to adjust the timing of the input signal in synchronism with the operation of selecting one of the different clock signal frequencies .
7Electricity
the invention relates to novel acylphloroglucinols which have strong growth inhibitory effects on multi - drug resistant strains of bacteria , particularly mrsa . typically the compounds have a terpene substituent , or a terpene - derived substituent . methods of isolating the compounds from natural sources , and synthetic methods for forming the compounds are also provided .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method for detecting an event indicative of a change of tv channel by a viewer comprises analyzing one or more video frames displayed on the tv screen to identify a change which is associated with a tv channel change .
7Electricity
a stentless support structure capable of being at least partly assembled in situ . the support structure comprises a braided tube that is very flexible and , when elongated , becomes very long and very small in diameter , thereby being capable of placement within a small diameter catheter . the support structure is preferably constructed of one or more thin strands of a super - elastic or shape memory material such as nitinol . when released from the catheter , the support structure folds itself into a longitudinally compact configuration . the support structure thus gains significant strength as the number of folds increase . this radial strength obviates the need for a support stent . the support structure may include attachment points for a prosthetic valve .
0Human Necessities
the present invention relates to a free flowing , compressible granulate which contains from 94 % to 98 % by weight of xylitol , another physiologically acceptable polyol such as mannitol , lactitol , maltitol or isomalt and less than 1 % by weight of water .
0Human Necessities
an improved process for production of allyl chloride which comprises thermally chlorinating propylene above 300 ° c ., but below that at which substantial carbon formation is effected , separating the allyl chloride from its by - products , subjecting the unsaturated compounds in said by - products to a low temperature chlorination , separating the 1 , 2 - dichloropropane from the products of said low temperature chlorination , and passing said 1 , 2 - dichloropropane to a cracking furnace . the effluent from the cracking furnace can be recycled to the allyl chloride finishing system by adding it to the high temperature propylene chlorination reactor effluent . reaction temperatures are optimized to eliminate problems caused by carbon formation in the high temperature chlorination reactor , while overall yields of allyl chloride are increased and effluents which are ecologically and economically undesirable are reduced .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the invention relates to a novel synthetic route for a group of ligands and to an improved catalyst containing the ligand . the invention also provides use of a ligand for inhibiting dye transfer .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a universal vertical grinding machine has a horizontal base supporting at least one workpiece carrier device . a vertical column centered on the base provides an axis of rotation for at least one collar rotatably mounted with reference to the column and provided with at least one head comprising a grinder - carrier spindle supporting a grinder adjacent the workpiece carrier device . suitable arrangements are provided for effecting an axial sliding of the collar along the column in a reciprocating manner , and to independently rotate the collar about the column . advantageously , there are two collars mounted for rotation about the column , with the collars being rotated in opposite directions .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a clamp assembly with a releasable bail for securing and suspending cables , drop wires or the like that utilizes a locking structure cooperating with an aperture in a tail of the clamp assembly to secure and lock the releasable free end of the bail to the clamp assembly . preferably , the locking structure is a foot segment and head at the end of a leg of the bail with a reduced portion permitting passage of the foot segment from an entry portion along a connecting portion to locate the head at a lock portion . additionally , the other leg of the bail can be slideably attached utilizing an interlocking structure that reduces bail deformations during installation . furthermore , the present invention provides a method for assembling the cable clamp assembly wherein the first and second legs are assembled and attached to the tail , and also providing a method for simultaneously forming the reduced portion of the second leg and a deformed region in the tail to capture the first leg in the tail .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
to carry out a track control by compensating for an offset caused by a radial tilt when a track control of a main beam is carried out by detecting tracking information provided at a reference layer of a spatial recording medium by a guide beam , there are formed a first mark pair row aligned with the first mark pairs in a radius direction by a track pitch , and other mark pair row aligned with the second mark pairs in the radius direction by the track pitch . the other mark pair row is arranged in the radius direction by being shifted from the first mark pair row by a prescribed distance . the track control is made to be able to carry out by dispensing with an uncontrollable region by selecting one of plural track error signals generated from the plural mark pairs .
6Physics
an apparatus for providing a light beam with spatially varying polarization . the apparatus comprises : two circumferentially curved reflectors positioned substantially opposite each other , a polarizer positioned in an optical path between the two reflectors , for polarizing light reflected from one reflector before it reaches the other . a non - polarized light beam incident along a given axis on one of the reflectors is radially reflected off that reflector , acquires predetermined polarization from the polarizer and is then reflected off the second reflector to a light beam of spatially varying polarization .
6Physics
an inexpensive storage system is disclosed along with methods of managing such a system . in one preferred embodiment , the system includes a high performance high reliability storage medium configured for initial storage of data , a low performance high reliability storage medium configured for backup of data initially stored on the high performance high reliability storage medium , and a high performance low reliability storage medium , configured to receive data transferred from the high performance high reliability storage medium , after the data has been backed up on the low performance high reliability storage medium . this significantly reduces the cost of the system without substantially comprising performance . reliability is likewise maintained owing to the high reliability backup .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
on a typical motherboard the processor and memory are separated by a printed circuit data bus that traverses the motherboard . throughput , or data transfer rate , on the data bus is much lower than the rate at which a modern processor can operate . the difference between the data bus throughput and the processor speed significantly limits the effective processing speed of the computer when the processor is required to process large amounts of data stored in the memory . the processor is forced to wait for data to be transferred to or from the memory , leaving the processor under - utilized . the delays are compounded in a distributed computing system including a number of computers operating in parallel . the present disclosure describes systems , method and apparatus that tend to alleviate delays so that memory access bottlenecks are not compounded within distributed computing systems .
7Electricity
pure , concentrated ammonia is recovered from aqueous liquors by stripping off gas water , de - acidifications , scrubbing and withdrawing ammonia from the top of a scrubbing column .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a dc motor for driving components of a motor vehicle includes a housing radially surrounding a stator and a rotor . an end plate axially bond to the dc motor comprises a center which has a drive shaft project there - through , and two connection contacts projecting therefrom which supply a voltage to the dc motor . a printed circuit board has electronic components providing an interference - suppression arranged thereon . the printed circuit board comprises conductor paths , a central opening having the drive shaft projects there - through , and two plug - through openings having the two connection contacts project there - through . an earth connection device producing an earth connection of the printed circuit board is provided as a metal sheet arranged axially between the printed circuit board and the end plate . the metal sheet comprises a first contact element connected to the housing , and a second contact element connected to the conductor paths of the printed circuit board .
7Electricity
there is described a method for setting up a call over the internet between a web - based phone and a phone device . the web - based phone is loaded on a java - enabled computing device . the call involves a web application hosted on an external server capable of communication with a sip server on which the web - based phone is pre - registered . upon request from the computing device , the external server sends an http message to a sip switch which in turn forwards a sip notify message to the computing device through the sip server . the web - based phone then pops up on the computing device and the call initiation can be confirmed . there is also described a platform independent web - based phone as well as a web application for auto - populating a contact directory from contacts on a social networking web site .
7Electricity
a vertical bipolar transistor arrangement in which the distance between the emitter and the isolation region is kept within a range determined by the sum of emitter depth and base width . this keeps the carriers given by the emitter from getting trapped inside , thereby preventing the cut - off frequency from dropping .
7Electricity
a unique light - bulb switch socket which can accommodate conventional light bulbs and is actuated by either a pull chain or a pushbutton switch . this socket allows current to build up gradually when the bulb is turned on , rather than abruptly as in conventional sockets , resulting in longer bulb lifetimes and reduced eyestrain . the socket uses a special spring - and - cam mechanism to accomplish its function .
7Electricity
an artificial tree has a lightweight plastic base that may be filled with water or sand to make it heavy enough to support the tree in an outdoor environment without the use of guywires . a sectional vertical support member permits the assembler to vary the height of the assembled tree with ease . a light string is alternately routed up and down between the base and the top of the tree and around the base to give the assembled tree a conical shape that simulates a decorated christmas tree when lit .
0Human Necessities
a trusted computer system that offers linux ® compatibility and supports contemporary hardware speeds . it is designed to require no porting of common applications which run on linux , to be easy to develop for , and to allow the use of a wide variety of modern development tools . the system is further designed to meet or exceed the common criteria eal - 5 or higher rating through incorporation of required security features , as well as a very high level of assurance for handling data at a wide range of sensitivity levels in a wide range of operational environments . this is achieved through the implementation of a well - layered operating system which has been designed from the ground up to enforce security , but which also supports linux operating system functions and methods .
6Physics
the present invention relates to novel compounds of formula , and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions containing them . the present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of above said novel compounds , and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts . the compounds of formula are useful in the treatment of various disorders that are related to 5 - ht 4 receptors .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a carton has a removable dispenser that forms a dispenser opening in an upper corner of the carton . the corner opening allows articles to be easily removed from the carton while preventing unwanted dispensing of articles from the carton .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
disclosed is a portable spirometer which comprises : a small breath tube for measuring a unidirectional flow , to which the breath flow of a patient is inputted ; a breath signal processing unit which generates a breath signal from the breath flow , removes the noise contained in the breath signal and amplifies the signal level so as to generate a target signal of analysis ; a breath signal analysis unit for analyzing the target signal of analysis to calculate diagnosis parameters ; and a display unit for displaying the analysis result of the breath signal .
0Human Necessities
methods , systems , computer - readable media , and apparatuses for reconstructing a three - dimensional image are presented . in some implementations , the method collects rays emanating from a source or object and focuses the rays emanating from the source or object towards a first reflecting element . the method then focuses the rays emanating from the source or object towards a second reflecting element . the method then redirects the focused rays from the first lensing element toward a second reflecting element . the method then redirects the focused rays from the second lensing element toward a fourth reflecting element . the method then reconstructs a 3d image representing the source or object based at least in part on rays impinged upon the image sensor of the imaging device .
7Electricity
a device for blowing , with the aid of a pressurized fluid , containers from thermoplastic blanks closed in a blow mold including a nozzle whose end is functionally and sealingly connected to the neck of the blank and includes several solenoid valves for selectively connecting the nozzle to the source of a moderately pressurized pre - blowing fluid , to the source of a highly - pressurized blowing fluid and to an exhaust for discharging the pre - blowing / blowing fluid , respectively . the inventive device also includes a body which is mechanically associated with the nozzle , incorporates at least one reception area for receiving a solenoid valve and is selectively connectable to the nozzle .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an ink jet recording element including a support having thereon an image - receiving layer , the ink jet recording element containing a metal hydroxide salt , a b . xh 2 o ; wherein : m 2 + is at least one metal ion having a 2 + oxidation state ; a is an organic or inorganic anion ; p is 1 or 2 ; and x is equal to or greater than 0 ; and a and b comprise rational numbers as follows : 0 & lt ; a & lt ; 2 and 0 & lt ; b & lt ; 2 so that the charge of m 2 + is balanced .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a signal processing circuit used in a hard disk controller is able to quickly match its clock signal with preamble data read from a hard disk . the signal processing circuit includes a decision feedback equalizer that equalizes a digital read signal in accordance with a clock signal . a timing recovery pll generates the clock signal having a phase which is coincident with a phase of the digital read signal . the dfe includes a first filter for filtering the digital signal , a decision circuit for adding a feedback signal to the filtered digital signal and generating a decision signal based on the value of the addition . a shift register is connected to the decision circuit and samples the decision signal in accordance with the clock signal , and stores the sampled signal as sampling data . a feedback filter filters the sampled data and feeds it back to the decision circuit . a loop control circuit monitors the filtered digital signal and the feedback signal and controls the feedback loop based on the values of these signals .
7Electricity
a method for fabricating a semiconductor device comprises : forming a gate pattern over a silicon active region and an insulating layer , which form a semiconductor substrate ; removing the silicon active region exposed between the gate patterns ; and filling a space between the gate patterns to form a plug .
7Electricity
in a reproduction apparatus having a rotatable imaging roller upon which an image is formed , and a rotatable transfer roller for transferring an image from the imaging roller to a receiver member , a device for mounting the transfer roller to substantially compensate for changes in engagement between the imaging roller and the transfer roller during image transfer . the mounting device includes a bearing assembly for supporting the transfer roller for rotation . a flexible member is associated with the bearing assembly . the flexible member provides movement of the bearing assembly by urging the bearing assembly in a direction to maintain , at least over a limited distance , the transfer roller in constant force engagement with the imaging roller so as to substantially prevent any change in the angular speed relationship therebetween .
6Physics
disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ## str1 ## contained in aqueous compositions and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract wherein z = h , halo , c 1 - c 20 alkyl , cycloalkyl , lower alkoxy , cyano , where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo - lower - alkyl groups ; r = c 1 - c 25 alkyl , cycloalkyl , or halo - lower - alkyl , optionally substituted with halo , fluoro - lower - alkyl , aryl , lower - alkoxy , hydroxy , carboxy , lower - alkoxy carbonyl or lower - alkoxy - carbonyloxy , p -- m q , or p -- c . tbd . c -- q ; r 1 , r 2 , r 3 and r 4 are independently lower - alkyl , optionally substituted with halo ; x is 1 - 4 ; n is 1 - 5 ; m is 1 - 15 ; p is 1 - 10 ; and q is h , lower - alkyl , lower - alkenyl , lower - alkynyl , lower - alkylene , aryl , or aryl - lower alkyl .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the invention pertains to the achievement of improved lensing means employed in compact plural beam in - line crt electron gun assemblies resulting in small round spot sizes on the screen . such is effected by forming cooperating tapered apertures in a low potential lensing electrode and similar facing apertures in an adjacent high potential lensing electrode . the larger openings of the two sets of facing tapered apertures provide lenses of larger than normal dimensions . additionally , partial overlapping of the apertures permits even larger lenses in the available electrode areas , thereby effecting further improved lensing of the beams .
7Electricity
in an adhesive connection between the marginal area of an auto glass pane and the emplacement flange of the window frame of an auto body , a completely enclosed hollow space is provided in the adhesive bead which provides the connection by , e . g ., having a hose made of elastic synthetic material embedded in the adhesive bead . the hollow space serves as an aid in window removal by being filled with compressed air with the aid of a hollow needle . in this way , the elastically or plastically distortable adhesive bead is expanded , and the glass pane is pushed out of the window - frame sufficiently that the separation of the adhesive bead is considerably facilitated .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method for treating bioorganic or raw or treated wastewater sludge so that a stability based upon achieving a significant microbial population , conductivity level and percent solids , is developed rapidly , is provided for indefinitely and is independent of climatic conditions . a dewatered sludge that has not been treated or a sludge that has been treated to a psrp level or a sludge that has been treated to a pfrp level , i . e ., pasteurized or sterilized sludge when still in a wet condition , i . e ., between 12 %- 30 % solids , or when in a dry condition , i . e ., between 30 - 60 % solids , is mixed with alkaline adsorptive materials to reduce odor , to increase the percent solids and to facilitate granulation , is adjusted to a mildly alkaline ph , and is adjusted to an ionic conductivity which will allow the sludge to mature rapidly when seeded with a beneficiating microbial flora . this process will reduce the ph or a high alkaline treated sludge , e . g ., often above ph 12 , to a physiological ph of between 7 and 9 . 5 or will raise the ph of a treated acid sludge to a similar range so that microbial activity can proceed to facilitate stability . heat may be applied to the mixture to accelerate the carbonation and aid the overall drying process . the granular product , substantially due to its active microbial population , is useful as an agricultural product and topsoil blend .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method and device scatter preheated sand , urea , road salt , etc . from a spreading vehicle onto runways and roads to counteract slipperiness caused by snow , ice , sleet , mud and the like . preheating of the material is by an electronically controlled lp - gas driven burner in close association with feeding of the material from the spreading vehicle to the surface which is to be treated . flames from the burner have direct contact with the material being preheated . the process can be remotely controlled from the driver cabin of the spreading vehicle . the heating system can be conveniently mounted to an existing spreading vehicle .
4Fixed Constructions
self - tightening snow chain for attachment to a vehicle wheel to provide traction . the preferred self - tightening snow chain includes a traction cable and a tensioning device including a housing having a top including a set of housing teeth , a bottom and at least one aperture ; a lever interconnected to the housing ; a ratchet spool within the housing having a set of ratchet teeth that mate with the housing teeth and a channel between upper and under surfaces to receive a cord that is interconnected with the ratchet spool ; a tension spring that places a bias on the ratchet spool toward a wind - up direction ; and a wave spring . a preferred tensioning device includes a cord sub - unit having two knobs , one on each end , and a grommet encircling the cord . a method of assembling the tensioning device is also disclosed .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a stowage and center of gravity verification and assessment tool which assists users in locating items within an environment , determining the center of gravity of the environment , and calculating item location changes that facilitate altering the center of gravity . each item to be tracked within the environment is equipped with one or more remotely pollable identifiers , such as , without limitation , barcodes , or rfid or ultrasonic tags , and the system stores the mass of each item . as items are moved in the environment , the system tracks the impact of such movement on the environment &# 39 ; s center of gravity and recommends item location changes . the system can also assist users in locating items within the environment , provide access to detailed information about individual items , and assist with task scheduling .
6Physics
the present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for controllably adjusting a fluid delivery device . the device includes an electrochemical pump capable of transporting a fluid . a displaceable member is positioned between a pump product chamber and a reservoir , wherein the pump product chamber is capable of retaining water generated from the pump . the displaceable member is controllably displaced upon generation of water from the electrochemical pump and the reservoir contains the fluid that is delivered upon displacement of the displaceable member .
0Human Necessities
the present invention refers to an oxygen separation system , comprising a support for accommodating a plurality of autonomous oxygen separation units , wherein the support comprises a plurality of fastening positions having fastening means for receiving an oxygen separation unit ; and a plurality of autonomous oxygen separation units being attached to said support , each oxygen separation unit comprising at least one oxygen separation device with an oxygen separation sorbent being capable of separating oxygen from an oxygen comprising gas by sorbing at least one component of the oxygen comprising gas apart from oxygen , and a gas conveying device for guiding a flow of oxygen comprising gas through the oxygen separation device . such an oxygen separation system may have significant improvements against the systems of the prior art , particularly referring to space , weight , energy consumption , variability , flexibility and maintenance behavior . the invention further relates to a method of generating a flow of oxygen enriched gas .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a structure for reducing internal reflections in an optical system includes a stack of layers including a first layer having a first refractive index , a second layer having a second refractive index , a third layer having a third refractive index , a fourth layer having a fourth refractive index , and a fifth layer having a fifth refractive index . the second layer is arranged between the first layer and the third layer , and the fourth layer is arranged between the third layer and fifth layer . further , the third refractive index is greater than the second and fourth refractive indexes , the second refractive index is greater than the first refractive index , and the fourth refractive index is greater than the fifth refractive index .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the present invention is directed to novel imidazolidin - 2 - one derivatives having a structure according to formula i wherein a , b , r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , and r 4 are as defined above , pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the androgen receptor .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
this invention concerns a non - radioactive homogenous proximity assay for cellular transport system . the assay format disclosed here takes advantageous of the fact that abc transporters have two similar atp binding sites , and thus allowing two atp molecules to bind simultaneously to these adjacent sites .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
method of recycling a crushed asphalt concrete comprising a friable mixture of asphalt and aggregate particles produced by breaking down a recycled asphalt / aggregate concrete by milling or crushing or the like . the aggregate particles include a substantial portion of the surfaces thereof which are substantially free of adhered asphalt material . the crushed asphalt concrete is mixed with a minor amount of hydraulic cement and water to produce a plastic mixture of the crushed asphalt concrete and hydraulic cement . the plastic mixture is transported to a utilization site such as a building site , road or parking lot and spread on a substrate surface to provide a layer of asphalt concrete pavement . the layer of asphalt concrete pavement has a 7 - day compressive strength , typically no more than 1 , 000 psi , e . g ., 150 - 800 psi . the cement is present in an amount within the range of 1 - 14 wt . %, more specifically , within the range of 2 - 10 wt . % of the crushed asphalt concrete and any added aggregate . a mixing assembly comprises a moveable conveyor which loads to a mixing mill . the crushed asphalt concrete is deposited on the conveyor to provide a relatively thin layer of the crushed asphalt concrete . hydraulic cement is dispensed on the layer of crushed asphalt concrete and the crushed concrete and hydraulic cement is conveyed to the mixing mill . water is added in an amount effective to produce a plastic mixture . the plastic mixture is recovered from the mixing mill and transferred to a utilization site .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a toilet seat is includes a core with a centrally located aperture disposed therein , sized for receiving and supporting a weight of a human in a seated position for use as a toilet seat . the core is made of a solid material . a cover is affixed to the core at bottom edges of the core forming a gap between the cover and the top surface of the core , between the cover and the side surface of the core , and between the cover and the inside surface of the core . gel is disposed in the gap , thereby providing a cushioned interface between the core and the human situated upon the cover .
0Human Necessities
a process for preparing 1h - imidazoquinolin - 4 - amines is disclosed . the process involves reacting a 6h - imidazotetrazoloquinoline with triphenylphosphine and hydrolyzing the product thereof .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
actuator for adjusting pitch angle of a rotor blade of a wind turbine rotatably mounted on a rotor hub , comprising a first drive element connectable with the rotor blade , a second drive element in meshing engagement with said first drive element , a lubricating device for lubricating the two drive elements and lubrication controller . a rotor with a rotor hub , on which at least one rotor blade is rotatably mounted , with actuator adjustable pitch angle . a wind turbine comprising such rotor and such actuator . selective lubrication of zero teeth of the gear stage of the actuator considers the rotary position of the drive elements of the gear stage with respect to each other . the lubricating device includes a lubricant passage to selectively supply portion of first drive element and / or portion of second drive element meshing therewith depending on engagement position of drive elements or rotary position of rotor blade .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a vice device consisting of a frame containing a fixed jaw and a rack , the rack being placed in a plane perpendicular to the fixed jaw ; and a mobile jaw , containing a body and a jaw mobile in movement compared to the body . the jaw is mobile in movement parallel to the rack with the possibility of locking onto the rack by means of a rack mobile in the body equipped with notches at its end opposite the rack and biased in the direction of rack by at least one spring and maneuverable by a lever connected to the body . the end of the body connected to the lever being linked to a cam which leans on the posterior part of the mobile jaw in order to allow the spreading of the mobile jaw compared to the body in the direction of the fixed jaw .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method for the direct preparation of olefins from ketones and grignard reagents without isolation of the intermediate alcohol and in the absence of acidic dehydration catalysts . ketones are reacted with a grignard reagent in the presence of a low boiling solvent for the grignard reagent to form a grignard reaction mixture . an active hydrogen - containing compound is added to the grignard reaction mixture to form a reaction mixture comprising an alcohol and grignard salts . the alcohol is dehydrated in the presence of the grignard salts and a solvent which has a higher boiling point than solvents typically emloyed during the grignard condensation . the higher boiling solvent can be an active hydrogen - containing compound such as n - octanol and otherwise can be added at any time , including the initial condensation step .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the invention relates to ink jet printing and a process for ink jet printing wherein a coating is formed on an ink receiving layer containing a plastic pigment . the coating is fused into a durable coating which is water - resistant , has some lightfastness , is scratch resistant and can be used in indoor and outdoor environments .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an aircraft power distribution architecture includes a power rail extending generally along the length of an aircraft for receiving power from a generator , and for distributing power through plug - in modules located along the length of the power rail .
7Electricity
a color cathode ray tube includes a generally rectangular phosphor screen having a plurality of phosphor pixel line - trios each formed of three color phosphor pixels arranged in a line and a black matrix of opaque material having holes for defining areas of the phosphor pixels which are viewed through a panel , a shadow mask having a large number of mask apertures for color selection , and an electron gun . a distribution in area of center phosphor pixels of the phosphor pixel line - trios has sharp decreases , going from a center of the phosphor screen toward a periphery of the phosphor screen , in the vicinity of at least one of top and bottom sides and right and left sides , of a rectangular useful display area of the phosphor screen .
7Electricity
the present invention broadly comprises a combination counter / brush unit comprising a housing , a brush attached to the housing , and at least one counting means operatively attached to the housing . in a second embodiment , the present invention comprises a combination counter / brush unit comprising a housing , a brush in operative association with the housing , a means arranged to at least partly retract and extend the brush from the housing , and at least one counting means operatively attached to the housing .
0Human Necessities
the present invention relates to means for feeding blanks into the thread rolling part of a thread rolling machine in accurate timing and accurate position . a transport screw for transporting blanks e . g . in a thread rolling machine is disclosed , said transport screw comprises a transport helix for transporting a blank along said transport screw when said transport screw rotates , said transport screw further comprises a feeding area being a widening of said transport helix , whereby said feeding area can receive and feed said blank into said transport helix upon rotation of said transport screw . further , a method of feeding blanks into a transport screw and a feeding system comprising a transport screw , a blank height adjustment mechanism and a blank alignment mechanism are disclosed .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the removable bottom founded structure is an offshore platform for petroleum drilling and producing operations which is deployed in waters with severe weather and iceberg conditions . the structure is normally held down by gravity , but during the deballasting procedure a hold - down system is employed to keep the platform on the subbase until site evacuation . the system that is used to hold the platform down onto the subbase is located where the platform meets the subbase . it operates on the principle of hydrostatics . on the underside of the columns , there are multiple chambers which may be evacuated by pumping and which are vented to the outside atmosphere . flexible seals that define these chambers are positively engaged by water to create a fluid - tight seal so that no seawater will enter the evacuated chambers . the reduction of the buoyancy forces will hold the platform onto the subbase until such time as the platform is totally deballasted . once that has occurred , the hydrostatic hold - down system is disengaged and the platform will quickly rise to the surface .
4Fixed Constructions
the present disclosure describes novel methods that can be utilized to choose , set up , open , and / or manage an online account at a financial institution . the present disclosure addresses prior art problems of online account opening by describing methods for automating key aspects of the account opening process for customers such as tailoring the presentation of information to the online customer based at least in part on the customer &# 39 ; s input , performing suitability checks for the customer based on online products chosen by the customer , presenting cross - sell products to the customer based on information known by the financial institution or currently received from the customer , and allowing a pending customer to complete the online application procedure in the absence of a confirmed identification of the online customer .
6Physics
an apparatus and methods of improving the ion beam quality of a halogen - based source gas are disclosed . unexpectedly , the introduction of a noble gas , such as argon , to an ion source chamber may increase the percentage of desirable ion species , while decreasing the amount of contaminants and halogen - containing ions . this is especially beneficial in non - mass analyzed implanters , where all ions are implanted into the workpiece . in one embodiment , a first source gas , comprising a dopant and a halogen is introduced into an ion source chamber , a second source gas comprising a hydride , and a third source gas comprising a noble gas are also introduced . the combination of these three source gases produces an ion beam having a higher percentage of pure dopant ions than would occur if the third source gas were not used .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a variable delay line using a lumped constant type electromagnetic delay line and enjoying a superhigh - speed rising characteristic is disclosed , which comprises an inductance element formed by winding a conductor and possessed of a plurality of taps , a plurality of capacitors having electrodes thereof on one side kept in common connection , a plurality of linking electrodes disposed along the inductance element and adapted to interconnect the taps of the inductance element and the electrodes of the capacitors on the other side , fixed contacts formed of limited surface regions of the linking electrodes , and movable contact means adapted to advance on the fixed contacts while keeping pressed contact with each fixed contact so as to permit selection of the taps of the inductance element . the linking electrodes each incorporate therein a depression for receiving into snug engagement the movable contact means at the time that the movable contact means is set in pressed contact with the particular fixed contact selected .
7Electricity
a bone reamer has an ablation device for forming cavities in body tissue , the ablation device is movable with respect to a head of the reamer , and is capable of protruding at least partially beyond a surface of the head . the amount of protrusion the ablation device protrudes beyond the surface of the head has a variable geometry and the geometry is remotely modifiable . more particularly , the amount the ablation device extends beyond the outer surface of a reamer head body can be varied by an actuator located on the reamer outside the body .
0Human Necessities
a wireless communication terminal has a user exchangeable cover part . the wireless communication terminal and user exchangeable cover part are electrically interconnected by means of an electrical connector . the user exchangeable cover part comprises identification means . the user exchangeable cover part has an electric circuitry for supporting a user interface of the wireless terminal . the wireless terminal identifies the user exchangeable cover part by detecting the identification means . the wireless terminal operates the electric circuitry of the user exchangeable cover part independently of the identification of user exchangeable cover part .
7Electricity
a system and method for providing a synchronized data rerepresentation is provided . data maintained by an originating application is accessed and the data is presented thorough an originating user interface . the data is marshaled into a form useable by a surrogate application with rerepresentation of the data through a surrogate user interface . selections of the data are reflected across the originating user interface and the surrogate user interface . actions on the data are synchronized between the originating application and the surrogate application .
6Physics