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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a wrench used for tightening and loosening a fastening member such as a bolt, a nut, or a fastening sleeve for a tool holder, and more particularly, to a wrench which includes a wrench body having a ring portion to be engaged with an outer circumferential surfa... | {
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The design and production of unidirectional graphic articles is known and described, for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,254,711 entitled “Method for Making Unidirectional Graphic Article” and assigned to the same assignee as the instant application.
While unidirectional graphic articles are useful in a number of display en... | {
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The specification relates to sending a notification to a user in a social network.
Technology makes the sharing of information easy and fast. For example, people can share pictures taken by their families or friends that are posted on a social network. However, social network users can easily miss or forget about all t... | {
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Long distance telephone facilities usually comprise four-wire transmission circuits between switching offices in different local exchange areas, and two-wire circuits within each area connecting individual subscribers with the switching office. A call between subscribers in different exchange areas is carried over a tw... | {
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To date, a variety of methodologies have been intensively investigated for the processes of synthesizing optically active β-hydroxyethylamine compounds, in particular, optically active β-hydroxyethylamine compounds having a desired steric configuration, or their equivalents (i.e. oxazolidinone derivatives of the β-hydr... | {
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1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a parking lock device for an automatic transmission for a vehicle. The parking lock device causes a pawl of a parking lock pole to latch onto a parking gear, which is externally fixed to an output shaft of an automatic transmission, to lock and prevent rotation of ... | {
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The emergence of portable electronic computing platforms allows functions and services to be enjoyed wherever necessary. Palmtop computers, Personal Digital Assistants, mobile telephones, portable game consoles, biometric/health monitors, and digital cameras are some everyday examples of portable electronic computing p... | {
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Corrosion is a redox process by which metals are oxidized by oxygen in the presence of moisture. The corrosion of iron may be characterized by the half-reaction: EQU Fe.fwdarw.Fe.sup.2+ +2e.sup.-.
The two electrons so produced may flow to a point which acts as a cathode where oxygen is reduced to OH.sup.- as follows: E... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a cushion structure for a nursing equipment such as a child seat and, more specifically, to a cushion structure for a nursing equipment capable of fully protecting the brain of an infant.
2. Description of the Background Art
Healthy and sound growth of infants ... | {
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Currently, with development of an electronic communication industry, User Equipment (UE) such as a cellular phone, an electronic scheduler, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a laptop computer, and the like has become a necessity of a modern society, and plays an important role of transferring information changing fas... | {
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This invention relates to a method for reassuring a nursing mother that her baby is receiving sufficient breast milk and therefore sufficient nutrition. The method uses an objective measurement indicative of the amount of breast milk swallowed by the baby.
Mothers of newborn babies have a strong need to understand how ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a wide lock range phase locked loop (PLL) type frequency synthesizer including a plurality of voltage controlled oscillators and its method for selecting an oscillation frequency.
2. Description of the Related Art
Generally, in a mobile telephone apparatus, a w... | {
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In a conventional automotive alternator rectifying apparatus that is described in Patent Literature 1, a plurality of positive-side cooling fins and negative-side cooling fins are respectively disposed so as to overlap in a direction that is perpendicular to a rotating shaft direction so as to be spaced apart from each... | {
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The present disclosure relates to a dispenser of hand hygiene maintenance material. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a dispenser of hand hygiene maintenance material that provides reminders and tracking of use of the dispenser and the relation of that use compared to a desired use pattern.
Healthcar... | {
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(1) Field of the Invention:
The present invention relates to heavy duty pneumatic tires, and more particularly the invention relates to attainment of both a block-chipping resistance and a traction performance of tires for rough road running, more specifically tires for wheel type loaders (hereinafter referred to as "w... | {
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A wide variety of multispecific recombinant antibody formats have been developed in the recent past, e.g. tetravalent bispecific antibodies by fusion of, e.g., an IgG antibody format and single chain domains (see e.g. Coloma, M. J., et al., Nature Biotech 15 (1997) 159-163; WO 2001/077342; and Morrison, S. L., Nature B... | {
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A number of methods for treating wounds are available on the market today. Specifically, Blue Sky Medical, believed to now be a division of Smith & Nephew, sells equipment utilized to perform the Chariker-Jeter™ method of wound treatment. However, there are not any specific disclosures in the instructions for utilizing... | {
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The basic structure of a printing machine such as a sheet-fed offset printing press includes a main drive and an electronic control mechanism. Such a main drive and control mechanism is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,951,567, which is hereby incorporated by reference. The main drive typically contains three components: (... | {
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The present invention relates to a micro-channel plate (MCP) detector system, a modified fast gain MCP-detector and a method of operating the same. More specifically, the invention relates to a micro-channel plate detector system with fast variable gain and a method of operating the same, such that an improved dynamic ... | {
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From the standpoint of comfort, durability and optical performance, an ideal contact lens should be soft, very wettable yet low in bulk water content, clear and have an oxygen permeability greater than 50 [barrers]. In present day soft contact lenses comfort and wettability are achieved by using hydrogels with 30-80% w... | {
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Phase-locked loop (PLL) circuits are useful in many electronic systems. For example, PLL circuits may be used for master clock generation for a microprocessor system, clock generation for a sampling clock in an analog-to-digital conversion system, clock generation for data recovery in a low-voltage differential signal ... | {
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It is generally well known that the life of a battery can be drastically reduced by failure to maintain the proper water level in the battery cell. This maintenance oversight is generally the result of an inability of the serviceman to readily observe the level of the electrolyte in the battery without removal of the c... | {
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The present invention relates to a closure for a missile launching tube and more particularly to a frangible missile tube closure.
Launch tube closures may be used as a sealing means in conjunction with an outer hatch for the launching of missiles from a submerged or underground missile launcher. The closures may also ... | {
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The field of this invention lies in the glazing of a window frame and a glass pane, in particular, a double glass pane, which pane is inserted into a window frame groove.
In the known glazing process which is described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,667,179, double glass panes are glazed by inserting them into the groove of a hori... | {
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This invention is concerned generally with digital information storage devices, and particularly with random access memories (RAM's) in which logic "1" or "0" bits are represented by charge stored in an array of individual memory cells. In prior art RAM's, each cell typically includes an MOS capacitor as a storage elem... | {
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This invention relates to novel security articles comprising fibers, threads and fiber sections (“dots”) possessing multiple verification characteristics. The fibers possess unique and difficulty duplicated combinations of complex cross-sections, components, and multiple luminescent responses. The many verifiable chara... | {
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This invention relates to semiconductor memory devices and more particularly to an improved high-density MOS random access, dynamic read/write memory.
One of the most widely used memory devices for computers is the MOS dynamic RAM of the 64K-bit size, such as the device illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 4,239,993, issued to... | {
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The invention relates to a vacuum valve comprising a valve housing which has a vacuum region in the interior, a closure unit which is arranged in the vacuum region of the valve housing and by which at least one valve opening is closable in a closed state of the vacuum valve, a longitudinal drive by which the closure un... | {
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Computing systems have bottoms that are supported by distinct feet which elevate the bottom for cooling and noise suppression. The distinct feet increase the complexity and cost of such computing systems. | {
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This invention relates generally to sensors for monitoring extremely small mechanical displacements, and in particular to an improvement in a Fiber Optic Bragg Grating (FOBG) sensor consisting of a unique demodulator for detecting changes in an optical signal induced by the sensed mechanical displacement. The invention... | {
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Some surgical procedures utilize small fasteners having limited torque applied thereto, such as those used to install pacemakers in patients. Torquing such small fasteners is problematic in that there are few if any tools that are adjustable to limit torques to very small values, in a tool which itself is quite small a... | {
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Mud flaps are commonly located behind the rear wheels of trucks or other large vehicles. They are utilized to prevent the spraying out of mud, sand, and other road debris which may be located behind or along the side of a moving vehicle. Standard mud flaps simply extend straight down from the back of a vehicle. They ar... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a semiconductor laser such as a laser diode and a method of manufacturing such a semiconductor laser, and more particularly to a semiconductor laser suitable for use as a light source in an optical system such as an optical pickup for reading information record... | {
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Mechanical fasteners, which are also called hook and loop fasteners, typically include a plurality of closely spaced upstanding projections with loop-engaging heads useful as hook members, and loop members typically include a plurality of woven, nonwoven, or knitted loops. Mechanical fasteners are useful for providing ... | {
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Performance standards for plumbing products in general and faucet systems in particular are being required by more and more communities for both residential and commercial construction. The standards which are being adopted include standards relating to maintaining mixed water temperature as well as standards relating ... | {
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(a) Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for charging a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel vehicle, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method for charging an LPG fuel vehicle capable of more easily charging an LPG tank with LPG fuel by decreasing part of pressure in the ... | {
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The present invention relates to receiver equalizers used in television broadcasting to provide signal delays compensating for complementary delays in television receivers.
Government established broadcasting standards for color television service set forth a uniform format for the color television signal which are tra... | {
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The present invention relates to an apparatus for determining the oscillation parameters of a longitudinally oscillating band, for example a tape or ribbon, excited by a piezoelectric oscillator and whose oscillations are to be received and evaluated. The apparatus is used for measuring dust concentration in a fluid.
I... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to an an apparatus for opening and closing a folding bed of an overlapping type.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There have been two types of conventional folding beds. An overlapping folding bed type in which a front panel attached to a bed body is superposed on a cabin... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to tool chuck assemblies, such as in particular those adapted to rigidly clamp workpieces exhibiting thin wall cross sections. More specifically, the present invention discloses an improved tool part locking chuck exhibiting a plurality of independent an... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to personalization of content. More particularly, the present invention relates to user interface techniques and active and passive personalization techniques to enhance a user's personalization experience.
2. Background
With more and more content being continuall... | {
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Spas and hot tubs have long been utilized by people for relaxation and physical therapy. To allow for optimal enjoyment and utilization of a spa or hot tub it is desirable that dirt, leaves and other types of debris be prevented from falling into the water to the greatest extent possible. Additionally, since spas and h... | {
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Since the advent of emissions standards for internal combustion engines for cars, trucks, and other vehicles, emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NO.sub.x) have markedly declined. This decline has been brought about through the use of a variety of techniques including electronic f... | {
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The present disclosure relates generally to a system and a method for enhancing security printing.
Product labeling and security packaging are important components of brand protection, product tracking and authenticating, as well as of anti-counterfeiting initiatives. Such labels/packages must be authorized (i.e., acce... | {
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Retailers routinely display articles of merchandise, such as telephones, portable computers (e.g. notebooks, laptops, tablets, etc.), e-readers, media players, and the like for customers to evaluate before making a purchase. These articles of merchandise are continually being made smaller and lighter in weight due to a... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates in general to stringed musical instruments, and pertains more particularly, to an improved light-weight stringed instrument, particularly a light-weight guitar. Moreover, the present invention relates to the construction and associated method of fabrication of a l... | {
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The invention relates to a cooling body having an upper part, a lower part and lugs that are attached with material-to-material binding to at least one inside surface of the upper and lower parts, project into the cooling medium and are separated by channels.
German patent DE 40 17 749 discloses a cooling body assemble... | {
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Hierarchical structures of fine fibrils on insect's feet induce strong molecular forces and provide extraordinary adhesive strength, enabling them to support large loads. Such dry adhesion allows, for example, the gecko's locomotion on slippery surfaces against gravity as well as firmly attach onto and detach with ease... | {
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Inasmuch as fast room temperature curing, single component sealants and adhesives are desirable and useful, particularly in original equipment manufacturing, it is not surprising that a number of one component elastomeric sealants are now available in the marketplace. Such sealants include various polymer bases such as... | {
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The present invention relates to a logical volume administration method and, more particularly, a method of administrating a logical unit in a disk memory apparatus.
In recent years, electronic commerce has been being rapidly spread in association with the penetration of the Internet into the market. In the electronic ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to integrated nonvolatile memory circuits (preferably integrated flash memory circuits) which apply high voltage to selected transistors during one or more operating modes (e.g., during various stages of a memory erase operation), monitor one or more selected node... | {
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The present invention relates generally to a reference voltage source and more particularly to a reference voltage source that provides a plurality of reference voltages with equal step size between voltages despite loads connected to the reference voltage source.
A plurality of reference voltages with equal step size ... | {
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Proteases are among the technically most important of all enzymes. For washing and cleaning agents they are the longest-established enzymes, contained in practically all modern high-performance washing and cleaning agents. They cause the breakdown of protein-containing stains on the material to be cleaned. Among these ... | {
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A complex problem arises in connection with enhanced video: where a trigger comes through while an enhancement is already being displayed, how should that trigger (and its associated enhancement) be handled?
This problem could arise, for instance, where a show is enhanced, and an embedded ad is also enhanced; a show is... | {
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Active lifestyles are mobile lifestyles, and water remains an essential part of life, so portable and safe liquid vessels are a part of modern life. Renewable and reusable water vessels offer and environmentally friendly alternative to the ubiquitous disposable plastic bottle. While convenient when introduced, the plas... | {
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Unless otherwise indicated herein, the description provided in this section is not itself prior art to the claims and is not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in this section.
A typical wireless communication system includes a plurality of cell sites, each configured to provide one or more respective wireless cover... | {
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This invention relates to a drum type washing machine including a rotating tub inclined rearwardly downward.
FIG. 17 illustrates one of conventional drum type washing machines. The illustrated washing machine comprises an outer cabinet 201 and a water tub 202 elastically supported by a plurality of suspension mechanism... | {
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Neutron detectors are used in a variety of applications, such as particle physics experiments, instrumentation at nuclear reactors, radiation safety, cosmic ray detection, and border security. Accurate detection of neutrons and their corresponding kinetic energy can be difficult since neutrons have no charge. This make... | {
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The trend in mobile wireless devices has been to provide faster access, improved processors, more memory, brighter and higher resolution screens, additional connectivity with Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G and 4G world access—all with longer battery life in thinner more sleek packages. Compound this with the desire of mobile operators... | {
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1. Field of Invention
The disclosure relates to a light emitting device for converting a current into light.
2. Discussion of the Related Art
A light emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor light emitting device used to convert a current into light.
The wavelength of light emitted from the LED depends on a semiconducto... | {
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(a) Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a new “gene-switch” (cumate-inducible switch) for mammalian cells. This switch is as useful in the development of expression systems and cell-based assays for functional genomics as in the generation of viral vectors for gene therapy.
(b) Description of Prior Art
Tigh... | {
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1. Technical Field
The present invention relates to a semiconductor device that includes a multilayer interconnect structure.
2. Related Art
To cope with the recent growing demand for higher operating speed for semiconductor chips, various studies are being aggressively made on employing a material having a lower diele... | {
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This invention relates to a method of producing inked-ribbon cartridges.
Recently, there has been a trend in the typewriter and business machine arts to incorporate an inked ribbon in a disposable cartridge or cassette which can be readily installed and/or replaced in such printing machines. The operator of one such ma... | {
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Technology for tracking physical layer information (among other information) relating to wired communication media, components, devices, systems, and/or networks is described in the following United States Patent Applications, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference: United States Patent Publication 20... | {
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There are work machines (e.g., construction, agricultural, forestry) which can operate the hydraulic actuator(s) of an auxiliary tool attached to the work machine. Auxiliary tools are commonly referred to as an auxiliary attachment, or just attachment. Examples of such an auxiliary tool include a multi-function bucket ... | {
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There are many entities which produce information in databases that is then used to produce booklets which are mailed or otherwise distributed to end users. Generically these entities may be referred to as database publishing companies, which companies do not have the incentive to invest in the imaging computer systems... | {
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The present invention relates to a helically-shaped intake port of an internal-combustion engine.
A helically-shaped intake port normally comprises a helical portion formed around the intake valve of an engine and a substantially straight inlet passage portion tangentially connected to the helical portion. However, if ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to brackets for mounting supports, interconnecting structural components, or supporting articles freestanding.
2. Prior Art
Christmas tree supports are shown in various United States patents. The support of U.S. Pat. No. 3,733,040 contains many component parts mak... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is related to a multi-specification read/write signal transmission module for silicon disks, and especially to a signal transmission module for silicon disks (flash memory cards/small memory cards) of various specifications in the markets, it is provided with a structure ... | {
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A channel subsystem (CSS) is a conventional part of a data processing system and is well known in the art of data processing systems. A CSS directs the flow of information between I/O devices and main storage and is mainly comprised of one or more I/O processors (IOPs) and I/O channel paths (channels) with some partici... | {
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A cholesteric liquid crystal will adopt a helical structure with the director rotating around an axis perpendicular to the substrate surfaces in an electro-optical cell with homogeneous alignment. Because of the self-assembled helical structure of cholesteric liquid crystal, in the planar texture where cholesteric heli... | {
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Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of preparing and handling doses of liquids, thereby of very small doses down to, e.g., some hundreds nano-liters with accurately predetermined volumes. Such liquid handling techniques are especially used in context with medical, chemical or biochemical a... | {
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The present invention relates to a gantry for acquiring projection data, which is an important component of an X-ray computer tomography apparatus.
FIG. 1 shows external appearance of a conventional gantry. The gantry 100 has a box-like shape having a cylindrical hole (hereinafter referred to as a view field) 121 in th... | {
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Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an image processing device, an image processing method, and a program.
Description of the Related Art
Recently, technology referred to as augmented reality (AR) has been drawing attention whereby an image obtained by imaging a real space and modified through a spe... | {
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Backpack frames have traditionally been rigid structures to which a pack is secured. Traditional backpack frames distribute the load of the pack to the wearer's hips and bring the pack in contact with the wearer's back. This construction has been unsatisfactory as it is uncomfortable for the wearer to have the pack in ... | {
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Heretofore, a lot of biodegradable resins and biodegradable compositions, containing, as main components, biodegradable resins such as polylactic acid and fatty acid polyester as well as natural materials such as starch, have hitherto been proposed, and processed biodegradable articles using these biodegradable resins ... | {
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1. Field
One embodiment of the invention relates to a panel attachment assembly and method for fixing, to a housing, a cover panel for covering, for example, a liquid crystal display panel. It also relates to a telephone with a liquid crystal display panel and a cover panel for covering the liquid crystal display panel... | {
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This invention relates to a demodulator for a code-division multiple-access (CDMA) communication system of the block-spreading type.
CDMA is a spread-spectrum system employed in personal communication systems and other mobile communication systems, in which multiple stations transmit simultaneously over the same freque... | {
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1. Field
Apparatuses and methods consistent with exemplary embodiments relate to a controlling a peripheral device connected to a display apparatus and, more particularly, to controlling the peripheral device based on the booting time of the peripheral device.
2. Description of the Related Art
With development of techn... | {
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Recently, reduction of a vehicle noise (for example, an airflow noise or machine sound) in a vehicle such as a passenger car has been further developed. However, according to continually increasing of needs for a comfortable riding environment, a necessity for a reduction of tire noise has increased more than before.
I... | {
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This invention relates to the detection of components of the antigen-antibody reaction by solid phase immunoassay techniques, more particularly to enzyme immunoassay.
Many immunoassay procedures for detecting antigens, antibodies and haptens in body fluids are known in the immunoassay art. Radio-immunoassay techniques ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to electricity power generation, and particularly provides an electrical power generation device (generator) utilizing the oscillating action of the Karman vortex street to generate the induced alternate current. This device converts the energy from fluid motion to useab... | {
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The present invention relates to electronic storage media and, more particularly, to a data card having a retractable handle for use in connection with electronic devices.
The utilization of electronic devices has become pervasive in our society. As the need for electronic devices grows, the consuming public demands sm... | {
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Assume that the surface of a table on which a workpiece is mounted is flat, and the thickness (plate thickness) of the workpiece is substantially uniform. In this case, a measured height of the top surface of the workpiece at a desired position may be regarded as the height of the top surface of the workpiece. When a h... | {
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1. Field
One embodiment of the invention relates to a video content recording apparatus which records copyright-protected video content transferred from a source apparatus, and a video content transfer method.
2. Description of the Related Art
Content currently available via digital terrestrial and digital DBS broadcas... | {
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People are dependent on Internet-connected computers and mobile phones, which in turn are reliant on central infrastructure in the form of the internet (e.g., domain name servers) and cell towers, respectively to operate. If any kind of scenario arises where that central infrastructure is unavailable or suffering degra... | {
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Among vehicles, there are automobiles of the hatchback type including a back door. In a vehicle body rear part of the vehicle of this type, a back door opening section having a round structure opened and closed by the back door is provided.
In the past, as a method of securing rigidity of the vehicle body rear part of ... | {
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The conventional method for attaching hardware, such as support brackets and rings for alternate path shunt tubes and bladed centralizers, to oilfield sand screen tubulars and other downhole equipment involves welding such components directly to the production tubular. Welding creates residual stresses in the tubular t... | {
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1. Field
This invention relates to chain link fences which have a plurality of decorative, elongate slats woven through the links of the chain link fabric of the fence. More particularly, the present invention relates to improved means for locking and retaining the slats in a uniform position along the fencing. Further... | {
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Fires within building structures often start in a single room or location and spread from room-to-room traveling through interior doorways and other openings. As fires progress through building structures burning various combustible materials, a substantial amount of smoke is generally produced with such smoke potentia... | {
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A valve mechanism 90A of a conventional example 1 (Patent Document 1) illustrated in FIG. 8 includes a cam 92 formed on a camshaft 91 and a roller arm 95 including a roller 95a and configured to swing to drive a valve 7 when the roller 95a is pressed by the cam 92.
A variable valve mechanism 90B of a conventional examp... | {
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In practice dental treatments, teeth extracted from human bodies and animals have conventionally been used so as to experience the grinding sensation of a natural tooth. However, there are hygienic problems associated with extracted teeth and infection may occur if hygiene control is not sufficiently conducted. Thus it... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to improvements in density check plates for checking the variation of the spectral characteristics of a densitometer.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Photographic color densitometers are generally provided with spectral filters for the three colors, red, green, and blue ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to the field of quality control of finished painted surfaces and in particular to inspection and evaluation of the quality of a painted surface, such as a painted automobile surface.
2. Description of Prior Art
The purchasing decision made with respect to a private automo... | {
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Efforts to improve industrial plant efficiency have spawned interest in making industrial plants relatively quickly and easily convertible from one industrial process to another. Convertibility of industrial plants permits plant managers to stay abreast of and provide for the demands of the market. A crucial component ... | {
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The existing fleet of general aviation spark ignition piston engines, as well as new engines currently being delivered, and engines which are overhauled for use as replacements on existing aircraft, typically operate using leaded fuels, as allowed in the United States under an exemption provided by the 1990 Federal Cle... | {
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A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, which transmits power to the driving wheels by means of a transmission provided with a gearbox, and at least one electric machine which is electrically connected to an electric storage system and mechanically connected to the driving wheels.
The following is pos... | {
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1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to an Identification (ID) configuration method and particularly to a method of ID configuration for advanced programmable interrupt controller (APIC) in a multiprocessor computer system.
2. Related Art
As the coming of the information era, the computer system has beco... | {
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U.S. Pat. No. 4,337,201 (Petrillo, Jr. et. al.) describes certain esters of phosphinylalkanoyl prolines or phosphinylalkanoyl substituted prolines as inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). These enzymes convert angiotensin I into angiotensin II, the latter being a powerful vasoconstrictor causing hypertensi... | {
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This specification relates to backup power sources.
Data center facilities are often used by providers to deliver Internet services to users. A data center, such as a server farm, typically contains thousands of server processing devices. Within the data centers the processing devices are arranged in racks, and each ra... | {
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