text
stringlengths
12
51.9k
label
int64
0
9
this invention relates to methods whereby nanoparticle liquid suspensions are used in conventional thermal spray deposition for the fabrication of high - quality nanostructured coatings . ultrasound is used for disintegration of the as - synthesized particle agglomerates , nanoparticle dispersion in liquid media , and ...
2
a method and a system keeps travel data consistent between a database of airline reservations storing passenger name records including travel segments , and a database of electronic tickets including travel coupons , this latter database being independently controlled from a ticketing server . whenever a travel segment...
6
a method and apparatus of detecting fractures along the wall of a formation , such as a well formed by test - drilling , provides for the transmission of ultrasonic signals in a direction essentially perpendicular to the wall from a position spaced from the wall by a predetermined distance and the reception of the ultr...
6
Hierarchical black hole (BH) mergers are one of the most straightforward mechanisms to produce BHs inside and above the pair-instability mass gap. Here, we investigate the impact of globular cluster (GC) evolution on hierarchical mergers, and we account for the uncertainties related to BH mass pairing functions on the ...
9
the invention relates to the field of image processing and more specifically to image processing in a digital camera for taking panoramic pictures . the digital camera according the invention is adapted to produce an image of a target area when the area is swept by the camera . the camera comprises at least an image se...
7
a method for forming an extrusion die for producing honeycomb structures having hexagonal shaped cells is disclosed . a plurality of at least three plates are straight cut across the surface portion of each plate with desired angles to produce hexagonal shaped pins . the pins from each of the three plates are successiv...
1
a novel compound with anthraquinone structure and having the following foluma : wherein r 1 , r 2 and r 3 each independently is hydrogen , hydroxy , amino or c 1 - 6 alkyl group ; r 4 is hydrogen , c 1 - 18 alkyl carbonyl , c 1 - 6 alkyl group substituted by at least a functional group ; r 5 is hydrogen amino or a grou...
0
an awning includes a support member , an extension member , and an adjustment device . the extension member has a first end , a second end , and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween . the first end of the extension member couples with an edge of a cloth . the adjustment device includes at least two positioning fr...
8
an apparatus and method for joining members together using a self - drilling screw apparatus or stapling apparatus are disclosed . the screw apparatus includes a shell and first and second first screw members having tapered ends and threaded bodies that are disposed within the shell . a drive mechanism rotatably drives...
0
a surgical device for altering the curvature of an eye includes a base which carries a transparent insert , a drive device , a knife edge coupled to the drive device and movable to a plane immediately adjacent the under surface of the transparent insert . the transparent insert includes a face having a surface portion ...
0
the invention provides a system for providing power measurements using a current sensing element located at a supply line and a voltage sensing element located remotely from said supply line location . power measurement is enabled by using a communications link to correlate current and voltage measurements .
6
a shredder apparatus is provided that may include a bin for receiving shredded materials and a shredder housing that contains a shredder mechanism . the shredder housing is configured to be seated upon the bin and to provide a bin access opening to allow for the deposit of articles into the bin when the shredder housin...
1
a press for transferring images from pictures or substrates to other objects , such as mugs or other cylindrical objects . the press comprises a flexible band or jacket type clamp lined with suitable compressible material and capable of being clamped tightly against a generally cylindrical outer surface of an object , ...
1
since lead - tin solder was outlawed , electronic circuits constructed with lead - free tin solders have been plagued growth of whiskers of tin emanating from the tin soldered and / or tin coated surfaces . such whiskers often short out the electronic circuits when present . the growth of tin whiskers in such electroni...
8
a system and method for a compressor includes a compressor connected to a condenser , a discharge line temperature sensor that outputs a discharge line temperature signal corresponding to a discharge line temperature of refrigerant leaving the compressor , and a control module connected to the discharge line temperatur...
5
an initial geometry for a nacelle provides an intake at the upstream end of the nacelle and an exhaust at the downstream end of the nacelle . the intake has in flow series , an intake lip and a diffuser . the intake lip has a highlight defining the boundary between the inner and outer surfaces of the intake lip . on al...
8
a method and an apparatus for transmitting and recovering a video signal are provided . the method for transmitting a video signal that has a hierarchical structure of a frame , groups of blocks , and macro blocks includes a transmitter inserting a plurality of resynchronization markers into each gob to prevent the pro...
7
a technique for organizing a plurality of computers such that message broadcast , content searching , and computer identification of the entire collection or a subset of the entire collection may be performed quickly without the use of a controlling computer . the technique describes the creation , operation , and main...
7
Spectral retrieval has long been a powerful tool for interpreting planetary remote sensing observations. Flexible, parameterised, agnostic models are coupled with inversion algorithms in order to infer atmospheric properties directly from observations, with minimal reliance on physical assumptions. This approach, origi...
9
the present disclosure discloses a music earphone , which comprises an auricle - shaped shell , a cover , and a cavity formed by the auricle - shaped shell and the cover . a receiver is disposed in the cavity , a sound aperture is disposed at an upper end of the shell , an edge of the sound aperture extends towards the...
7
a storage housing or unit for holding a circular disk , such as a cd - rom , audio compact disk , dvd , or any media product of a similar size , shape , or thickness . the unit has a top portion with a number of grooves recessed approximately half the depth of the unit to house the disks at a slight angle for easy acce...
6
the specification discloses a system and related method for automating entry and approval of service requests in a help - desk software environment . more particularly , services are selected by a requester from a series of predefined service category items in an online shopping cart format . when selected , each servi...
6
filtering systems and methods remove debris from coolant in a nuclear reactor setting . one or more filters are installed outside coolant reservoirs specifically where coolant will flow toward the reservoir , such as during a transient or other coolant leak event . useable filters permit coolant through - flow while ca...
6
a catalytic gas detector circuit in which the temperature of a resistance gas sensing element , contained in a bridge circuit , is temporarily increased by energizing a current changing network for a finite period of time sufficiently long enough to burn impurities off of the surface of the sensing element .
6
an ergonomic floormat is described . the floormat has particular utility as a surgical mat to decrease musculoskeletal fatigue in humans during prolonged static postural stress , as occurs during standing . the floormat is uniquely designed in a laminated fashion , utilizing bubble shaped closed cellular materials , cl...
8
a device for improving the hearing acuity of a user directionally , including a pair of reflectors to be supported behind the user &# 39 ; s ears so as to increase the effective area of the outer ear and reflect an increased amount of sound energy into the user &# 39 ; s ears from a position in front of the user . the ...
0
embodiments of the invention include a method for aligning and laying out drawing elements in a computer - aided design drawing and computer - readable medium storing instructions for implementing the method . specifically , one embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method , which includes the steps of recei...
6
a storage module for flat postal items includes a storage area , an infeed function to transfer postal items from a stream of postal items into the storage area , and an extraction function to extract postal items from the storage area . the infeed and extraction function have a common roller conveyor unit and a feed s...
1
in the check valve according to the invention , a narrowing of the inner chamber encompassing the closing body results in the fact that the closing body already reaches — and is damped in — its end position at a comparatively low delivery quantity , which significantly reduces vibrations and thus the generation of nois...
8
an electrocautery device for alternatively searing and coagulating tissue of a patient during surgery is provided . the device has a blade and an electrical cable electrically connecting the blade to an electrosurgical generator . the device comprises a hollow main body and a vacuum mechanism formed in the main body fo...
0
a mobile containerized autopsy facility for use in distant contamination zones , comprising at least one enclosure which includes at least one seamless and sealable compartment , which compartment meets biohazard safety level 3 and 4 requirements . the facility consists of enclosures that are most commonly a conversion...
4
the present invention relates to a method for sorting veneer carpets , wherein the veneer carpets are classified into various classes according to predetermined criteria , such as size , appearance , quality , etc ., and the chosen class is input via speech recognition which the operator informs about the chosen classi...
1
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...
0
a new coated fibrous substrate is produced by applying a coating containing swelled super absorbent particles having a minimum dimension of at least 5 microns to obtain the desired porosity and roughness in the finished coating , applying the coating to the substrate at least partially setting the coating thereafter dr...
8
a suds container for a washing machine includes plastic and is disposed so as to vibrate inside the machine housing , and includes first and second joint pieces . the first joint piece has a first bore therethrough and the second joint piece has a second bore therethrough aligned with the first bore . the first and sec...
5
a method and system for efficient code review performed during the software development . the method and system include storing information about a plurality of authors and reviewers ; detecting code to be reviewed by analyzing a code repository with respect to recent code modifications ; creating a code review invitat...
6
an adjustable recoil reducing shooting rest disclosed . the shooting rest may be adjusted to absorb differing amounts of recoil from various rifles to prevent rifle any bounce that may add to aim inaccuracy . the user may also adjust both the horizontal and vertical aim of the rifle to consistently aim at the same loca...
5
We analyse the properties of the high-ionisation C IVλ1549 broad emission line in connection with the X-ray emission of 30 bright, optically selected quasars at z ≃ 3.0−3.3 with pointed XMM-Newton observations, which were selected to test the suitability of active galactic nuclei as cosmological tools. In our previous ...
9
an apparatus and a method for testing semiconductor devices , such as individual integrated circuits in semiconductor chips , by directing a current in each circuit through a respective selected predetermined path to establish , in each circuit , a respective focused magnetic field and converting each such magnetic fie...
6
the present invention is directed to a laminated paperboard package having enhanced graphics and to a method of producing the same . the present invention uses metalized paper to enhance the quality of the packaging .
8
a coating composite is provided for a platform surface of an antenna array for , when applied to the platform , affording isolation of radiating and receiving antennas of the array . the coating composite includes a plurality of conductively coated elongate tubes dispersed in an insulating polymer matrix at a volume lo...
8
a photoelectric smoke detector has test circuitry for testing the detector by increasing the sensitivity thereof . the sensitivity is increased by either altering a bias condition of a photosensor or by altering a gain parameter of the detector . the detector returns to a quiescent state when the sensor returns to its ...
6
certain copper - nickel - tin alloys falling within a single phase region at temperatures approaching the melting point , but within a two - phase region at room temperature , when pretreated to produce a supersaturated single phase structure having a medium to fine grain size , followed by cold working to at least 75 ...
2
a packaging for an implantable medical device such as a heart valve wherein the implantable medical device is immersed in a liquid medium . the packaging comprises ajar and a lid assembly having a seal and a ridge therebetween , the ridge being adapted to contact the seal . at least one circumferential leg is interpose...
0
a pre - loaded plasma - based processing system comprises a pre - reaction plasma processing chamber , a power source disposed in operable communication with the pre - reaction plasma processing chamber , and a wafer plasma processing chamber disposed in fluid communication with the pre - reaction plasma processing cha...
7
a print quality control method , comprises the steps of : providing a visual referring target on the printing substrate , setting a specific halftone of black “ k ”; creating a neutral grey tone i . e . ngt ; placing tightly both mgt and ngt next to each other across the printing surface ; and comparing both printed to...
7
the present invention , a multiprocessor chip pervasive command interface , collects different types of pervasive commands into individual queues for each command type . as permitted by various grouping rules , valid commands are grouped together into one single command and placed on a functional interchip communicatio...
8
an electrically driven solenoid coupled to a spring - operated valve , regulates pressure in an accumulator by opening when a predefined threshold pressure in a pressure accumulator is exceeded . the solenoid provides an assistive force to a spring - closed valve , reducing the amount of pressure required to open the v...
5
a printer apparatus has a contact pressure device for flat articles on a continuously moving transport belt , in particular letters in a franking and / or addressing machine . in order to increase the usable region and / or of the throughput of the printer apparatus , flat articles of different thicknesses are processe...
1
this process comprises using unconventional processing of hydrocarbons , e . g . natural gas , for recovering c2 + and ngl hydrocarbons that meet pipeline specifications , without the core high capital cost requirement of a demethanizer column , which is central to and required by almost 100 % of the world &# 39 ; s cu...
5
a game of chance includes a game board with a plurality of sections thereon , wherein the sections are labeled with various indicia , or combinations thereof , and odds pertaining thereto . a chance indicator device for simultaneously selecting one such indicia and a game command . the device includes two sections rota...
0
a fiber optic microbend sensor with a braided arrangement of multiple optical fibers 16 such that the length dependent microbending losses result from the interaction of the fibers 10 themselves without the need for additional external structures such as corrugated plates 12 , 14 . a plurality of fibers with at least o...
6
a method and apparatus for increasing the mobility of the ankle joint by application of a continuous or cycled force between the lower leg and anterior portion of the heel . in a preferred embodiment , an expandable cylinder is pivotally attached to a heel cup and to a lower leg cuff . a selected and quantifiable force...
0
a method is for producing a circular cylindrical body comprising a workable mass , having at least one helical internal cavity extending in the interior of the body . the body is initially produced with a straight internal recess , for example by means of extrusion . afterwards the body is cut to a defined length . the...
1
a system and method for selecting an operator to boost in a repeater are disclosed . wireless signals are received at a wireless signal booster from two or more mobile phone operators . one selected operator is selected from the two or more mobile phone operators . the wireless signals from the selected operator are th...
7
Code for paper "Parameterization of Prismatic Lithium-Iron-Phosphate Cells through a Streamlined Thermal/Electrochemical Model"
9
This is a MOM5 code release as used in the Geoscientifc Model Development publication "Coupling framework (1.0) for the PISM (1.1.4) ice sheet model and the MOM5 (5.1.0) ocean model via the PICO ice shelf cavity model in an Antarctic domain" by Moritz Kreuzer, Ronja Reese, Willem Huiskamp, Stefan Petri, Torsten Albrech...
9
apparatus and methods for simulating the earth &# 39 ; s magnetic field . the apparatus includes a spherical structure having a rotational axis and a molten metal therewithin . a support is coupled to the spherical structure so that the spherical structure is rotatable about a rotational axis . rotation of the spherica...
6
an extrudate comprising titania , a carboxyalkyl cellulose , and a hydroxyalkyl cellulose is disclosed . the extrudates have a smooth outer surface when they exit the extruder . the extrusion processibility is improved .
1
an external combustion engine wherein a plurality of radially disposed piston cylinders are arranged around the axis of an output drive shaft . pistons are reciprocal in the cylinders and actuate rollers carried by radially extending slide bearings , the rollers engaging in an eccentric cam groove formed in a flywheel ...
5
a method to produce a fabric reinforced hose product in which the reinforcing fabric therein has a stabilizing yarn therein extending in the longitudinal direction of the hose which is broken when the produced hose member has been flexed in the longitudinal direction .
1
the disclosed invention improves upon electrical connectors that when mated together provide electrical continuity across the connectors , and that are held mated together by bayonet locking means . a sleeve element is threaded onto an exterior portion of one of the connectors and bottomed upon rotation against the opp...
7
a film cassette is disclosed wherein a pair of annular constraining flanges are coaxially spaced on a film spool . the flanges radially confine the outermost convolution of a film roll wound on the spool to prevent the film roll from clock - springing against the cassette shell and thereby hindering film movement . a p...
6
No description provided.
9
a solar cell is disclosed that may include a quantum dot , an electron conductor , and a bifunctional ligand disposed between the quantum dot and the electron conductor . the bifunctional ligand may include a first anchor group that bonds to the quantum dot and a second anchor group that bonds to the electron conductor...
8
optical transceivers used in data communications equipment are typically bidirectional and require two - way communications in order to maintain their operability . however , in some applications such as cable television , the traffic is highly unbalanced with very high bandwidth requirements in one direction and minim...
7
in evaporative cooling by injecting extremely fine water droplets into an airstream , the addition of cyclic injection provides superior control of the temperature drop of the air . the cyclic operation of the injection enables effective air cooling of outdoor and semi - outdoor areas , such as outdoor restaurants , ev...
5
a method of protecting an asset from destruction resulting from exposure to at least one of fire and thermal energy comprising : identifying a pending threat capable of at least substantially destroying an asset by exposure to at least one of fire and thermal energy ; deploying a barrier , that includes a fire resistan...
1
an improved gravity feed product dispenser track apparatus for products sold in containers having a truncated conical shape , such as a bell shape or an inverted bell shape used for certain popular yogurt products . the dispenser track assembly of the present disclosure aligns the products on a track with a front disch...
0
a machine for removing debris from an object , like a battery cell for example , is provided . the machine includes a means for holding the object , and a movable cutting member . the means for holding includes a fixed base and an adjustable , spring loaded loop or belt . one opens the belt by pulling a lever . the obj...
8
a microelectronic assembly includes first and second surfaces , a first thin conductive element , a first conductive projection , and a first fusible mass . the first thin conductive element includes a face that has first and second regions . the first conductive projection covers the first region of the first face . a...
7
a swivel joint for pressure containing conduits such as movable flow lines may comprise a pair of hub elements each having means establishing interconnection with a section of flow line , the hub elements being abutted in such a manner as to define a flow passage through the swivel joint construction . a thrust flange ...
5
a airline travel supplier evaluation tool is provided which will allow companies to efficiently evaluate the value of preferred airline supplier scenarios and improve their negotiating position vis - à - vis their airline suppliers . the user of the software tool may choose which , if any , preferred supplier set is be...
6
a channel map in an electronic television program guide system that includes channel numbers and alphanumeric channel labels is updated . the tuner in the system is tuned to a channel number of a television channel that is included in the channel map . data is extracted from the television signal that includes an alpha...
7
methods and apparatuses are disclosed for automatic relative placement of part of a clock tree in the course of generating a placed , routed , and optimized circuit design .
6
a high speed electromagnetic valve is disclosed in which an electromagnetic actuator is provided in which an armature is moved relative to a stator having excitation coils , and a valve rod fixed to the armature and a holding means capable of holding the armature and the valve rod according to electric current . this h...
7
the present invention discloses a game controller for a game host . the control circuit inside the game controller is in electrical connections with a plurality of keys . when a particular key or several keys are depressed simultaneously , a program code enters a setting mode to set a key combination for generating a d...
0
a radially expandable intravascular medical device is disclosed . the device typically includes two members . the first member is an outer tube - shaped sheath which is radially expandable by being formed from elastic material or other means and having relatively low column strength . the second member is an inner port...
0
We present a new grid of convective BL Herculis models using the state-of-the-art 1D non-linear radial stellar pulsation tool MESA-RSP. We investigate the impact of metallicity and four sets of different convection parameters on multiwavelength properties. Non-linear models were computed for periods typical for BL Her ...
9
disclosed are methods and systems for adaptive processing of ambulatory electrocardiogram signals . in one embodiment , the method comprises acquiring a plurality of electrocardiogram signals and transforming the ecg signals to a component space , thereby producing a set of components representing the ecg signals in th...
0
a receiver direct current offset correction loop circuit digitizes the baseband analog control voltage using an analog - to - digital converter block 160 , which is then processed at control block to drive compensation circuitry 164 in a classic feedback configuration . the dcocl is augmented by an independent automati...
7
the present invention relates to the field of communication technology , and a de - registration method , a home nodeb and a home nodeb gateway are disclosed . in an embodiment , the present invention provides a de - registration method , comprising : initiating , by an hnb gw , release of pre - registration resources ...
7
a process for producing pumpable foodstuffs , wherein raw foodstuffs such as raw cheese is pre - comminuted , mixed with further ingredients , thermally treated by steam injection , subsequently cooled and creamed or emulsified and then fed or passed to a further working or processing operation . the present invention ...
1
in a method , a computer - readable medium encoded with programming instructions , and a system for the administration of error messages of electronic , medical technology peripheral apparatuses that are in communication via a canopen interface , a device configuration file is extended by a message object . the message...
6
a cache coherency mechanism for a computer system having a plurality of processors , each for executing a sequence of instructions , at least one of the processors having a cache memory associated therewith . the computer system includes a memory that provides an address space where data items are stored for use by all...
6
an arrangement for retaining a skier &# 39 ; s foot within the shell base of a ski boot , comprising one or more tongues integral with the inner sides of the shell base , extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the boot and at least partly surrounding the top of the foot . the tongues fold down along a drop ...
0
The observation of X-rays during quiescence from transiently accreting neutron stars provides unique clues about the nature of dense matter. This, however, requires extensive modeling of the crusts and matching the results to observations. The pycnonuclear fusion reaction rates implemented in these models are theoretic...
9
We present results from simultaneous multiwavelength X-ray, radio, and optical/near-infrared observations of the quiescent black hole X-ray binary A0620-00 performed in 2013 December. We find that the Chandra flux has brightened by a factor of 2 since 2005, and by a factor of 7 since 2000. The spectrum has not changed ...
9
a mounting assembly for connecting a light shelf to a structure in cantilever fashion . a pair of receiver units attach to the structure and each has a pair of brackets with a slot there between . a recess is formed on an upper interior surface of the upper bracket . the lower bracket has an abutment support surface di...
0
a method of fabricating a tri - gate semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor body having an upper surface and side surfaces and a metal gate that has an approximately equal thickness on the upper and side surfaces . embodiments of a tri - gate device with conformal physical vapor deposition workfunction metal o...
7
an electrodeposition method wherein a conductive substrate such as , for example , a metal fastener is first coated by means of an anodic electrodeposition process , then subjected to thermal curing , and then subjected to a cathodic electrodeposition process . the anodic electrodeposition process is carried out until ...
8
the invention provides compounds represented by the general formula i wherein the substituents are defined in the application . the compounds are useful in the treatment of an affective disorder , including depression , anxiety disorders including general anxiety disorder and panic disorder and obsessive compulsive dis...
2
a multi - function printer and a method for calibrating the multi - function printer is disclosed the calibrating method for a printer comprises printing a calibration pattern on a medium by the printer ; obtaining a scanned image of the calibration pattern on the medium printed by the printer ; comparing the scanned i...
7
a method of cleaning a substrate is provided which can remove contamination after working a surface of a substrate by use of chemicals etc . or treat the surface of a substrate by use of the chemicals , etc . prior to film formation . the method of cleaning the substrate can clean the surface of the substrate 30 by use...
8
the selective reduction of pentachloropyridine to 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 - tetrachloropyridine is achieved by contacting the pentachloropyridine as a solution in perchloroethylene or methylene chloride with zinc dust in a basic aqueous medium .
2
a brush for use in an automatic brush cleaning apparatus having a carrier member adapted to releasably receive , support , and transport the brush through sequential cleaning stations . the brush includes a rigid back , a plurality of bristles projecting outwardly from one side of the back , and an elongated support bl...
0
a variable length shaft assembly comprising at least one upper shaft portion , a lower shaft portion and a threaded fastener , wherein the threaded fastener removably connects the upper shaft portion to the lower shaft portion , is disclosed herein . the variable length shaft assembly may further comprise at least two ...
0
an apparatus and method for detecting the presence and measuring the concentrations of molecules through a barrier and / or at a distance utilizes the principle of chemical / electrostatic attraction , i . e ., the affinity between charged atoms and molecules that cause their chemical interactions and reactions , to in...
0
Context. The chemistry of the diffuse interstellar medium rests upon three pillars: exothermic ion-neutral reactions ("cold chemistry"), endothermic neutral-neutral reactions with significant activation barriers ("warm chemistry"), and reactions on the surfaces of dust grains. While warm chemistry becomes important in ...
9
for cut christmas trees , a stand having a readily adjustable trunk holder which can be adjusted to move the tree to the desired vertical position . the stand is collapsible for storage by folding the legs . a unique means for holding the tree in the stand is also provided .
0