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referring now to the drawings and , first , particularly to fig1 thereof , there is shown therein an embodiment for feeding sheet material in accordance with the invention which has a transport - path configuration extending from a lower - disposed withdrawal or receiving site 4 to a higher - disposed transfer location...
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according to the presently described technology , a process for producing holes in a component , in particular of turbo engines , where each hole extends from a first surface at the exterior of the component to a second surface at the interior of the component , comprises the following steps : developing a 3 - d model ...
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as previously mentioned a transmission medium coupling a uwb transmitter and uwb receiver will typically give rise to a number of physical effects that complicate the function of the receiver . the transmission medium may comprise a wireless or wired transmission channel . the physical effects include multiple path ref...
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as schematically shown in fig1 , the apparatus 1 , in accordance with the present invention comprises a supporting plane 2 whereon an element 3 or substratum to be worked is put and a moving structure 4 of a laser head 5 . the moving structure 4 of the laser head 5 is suspended upon the supporting plane 2 by means of a...
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the present invention relates to a canopy assembly for protecting pleasure boats from rain , sun and wind . such canopy assemblies are primarily comprised of a pair of side frame tubes which may be of some 4 ″ in diameter , are elongated , straight and in this instance , hollow ; a pair of elongated hollow u - shaped e...
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particularly , fig1 and 2 show two ( front and rear ) perspective view of the present device , in which the support plate or bracket 6 is visible , which has a median portion forming the flat engagement seat 106 . in the preferred embodiment of fig1 and 2 , said seat has four successive holes 506 for fastening the plat...
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firstly , an explanation will be given on an entire configuration of a turning working vehicle 1 referring to fig1 . in this embodiment , the turning working vehicle 1 is explained as an embodiment of a working vehicle . however , the working vehicle is not limited thereto and may alternatively be a vehicle with a hydr...
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fig1 is a side view of the torch tip 1 of the present invention . torch tip 1 has a substantially tubular shape , and can be viewed as an elongated tube having three distinct sections a , b , c . section a is the rearward section of torch tip 1 which is adapted at its rearward end to be connected to a source of fuel as...
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the present invention relates to an object launcher , and specifically to a single - handed device for engaging the object with the launcher , and more specifically to forming and throwing a snowball using the same apparatus , and most specifically to single - handedly forming a snowball using an apparatus and thereaft...
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referring now to fig1 to 7 , a hot medicinal compress apparatus which using electric power as a heat source is provided consistent with a first embodiment of the present invention . in this embodiment , the apparatus comprises a heater 2 and a medicine bag 3 , wherein the medicine bag 3 is constructed by a soft and ten...
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shown in fig1 is a switched capacitor bandgap reference circuit 10 constructed in accordance with the preferred embodiment of this invention . the bandgap reference circuit 10 is comprised generally of first and second bipolar transistors 12 and 14 , respectively , a clock circuit 16 , a first switched capacitance circ...
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compounds of the present invention may be represented by the formula ## str3 ## wherein r is an aliphatic hydrocarbyl group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms substituted with 0 to 4 halogen atoms of atomic number 17 to 35 ( chlorine or bromine ), an alicyclic hydrocarbyl group of 3 to 8 carbon atoms substituted with 0 to 4 halog...
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please refer to fig1 a and fig1 b which schematically illustrate an inertial mouse device according to an embodiment of the present invention . the inertial mouse device 10 mainly includes a main body 100 in which an operational interface member 102 is disposed . the operational interface member 102 includes parts mani...
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referring now to the drawing figures , there is shown , in one preferred embodiment of my invention , an apparatus 10 for lifting , supporting and transporting a concrete finishing machine 12 ( fig1 only ) in a fully assembled state . the finishing machine 12 may be conventional type having an elongated double frame 14...
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embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for a voltage converter that is capable of providing high energy to a high performance energy storage assembly for charging the energy storage assembly while efficiently and safely handling conditions of large relative differences between a line - in volt...
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[ 0029 ] fig1 is a block diagram of a video signal processing apparatus of the present invention . the invention is intended for a wide range of input composite video signals ( including synchronizing signals ) such as muse tv composite video signals , ntsc tv composite video signals , and high definition baseband tv c...
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an apparatus embodying the invention is shown generally at 10 in fig1 and comprises basically a photoplotter 12 and an associated control system 14 . the photoplotter 12 includes a table 16 having an upwardly facing horizontal support surface 18 for supporting a sheet 20 having an upwardly facing photosensitive surface...
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a security label constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is illustrated in fig1 and 2 and generally designated 10 . the security label includes one or more individual piggyback labels 30 , each optionally including one or more authentication features 32 . the label is secured to a bulk container 1...
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the present invention is directed to the preparation of a series of room temperature , highly luminescent zns - capped cdse (( cdse ) zns ) nanocrystallites having a narrow particle size distribution . nanocrystallites of the present invention exhibit high quantum yields greater than about 30 % and preferably in the ra...
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fig1 is a block diagram that schematically illustrates a computer network system 20 , in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention . a server 22 communicates with clients 24 via a wide - area network ( wan ) 26 , typically the internet . to prevent ddos attacks on server 22 , a guard device 28 int...
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the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in accordance with the accompanying drawings . in a cell , the message &# 39 ; s arrival follows a poisson distribution . the call service duration of each user follows an exponent distribution . during the infinitesimal time interval δt , t...
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the following description is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure , its application , or uses . for purposes of clarity , the same reference numbers will be used in the drawings to identify similar elements . as used herein , the term module , circuit and / or device refers to an...
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unless specified otherwise , all wt % values quoted hereinafter are percentages by weight based on total weight of the hair treatment composition . by “ insoluble ” is meant that the material is not soluble in water ( distilled or equivalent ) at a concentration of 0 . 1 %, at 25 ° c . this present invention relates to...
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fig1 is a schematic view of an exemplary configuration of a content managing system according to a first exemplary embodiment . the content managing system includes a content managing server 1 , an image forming apparatus 2 , and a signage controller 3 which are connected to one another through a network 5 so as to com...
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the dryer 10 illustrated in the figure serves for drying laundry in a highly effective and energy - efficient manner . a dryer 10 of this kind is used , primarily , in commercial laundries . in the case of the shown dryer 10 , air for drying the laundry is heated by a single burner 11 . however , the dryer 10 can also ...
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fig1 shows a first embodiment of a washing device 10 . this comprises an outlet 1 with at least one nozzle set 2 . the nozzle set 2 , in turn , comprises two or more nozzles 3 . fluid at a high pressure and thus a high speed or energy is dispensed in a directed manner with the nozzles 3 on operation . the nozzles 3 of ...
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the present invention is based upon the discovery and isolation of a highly inducible 30 kda protein that is released by , and accumulates in media conditioned by , cultured murine macrophage - like cells ( raw 264 . 7 ) following stimulation with lps , tnf , or il - 1 . a partial amino acid sequence of this isolated p...
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the polygonal tiles of the invention preferably comprise an asphalt type base binder , generally known as bitumen , and can contain a wide variety of filler materials . the bitumen base binder can be any of the variety of distillation products and by - products normally considered useful for pavement binders and includ...
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the present invention is a multiple stage compressor that produces a very high pressure ratio such that cooling of the last stage or stages of the compressor air required . the compressor is intended to be used in a gas turbine engine such as an aero engine or an igt engine . however , the present invention could be us...
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hereinafter , a domed camera , which is an embodiment of an imaging device of the present invention , will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings . however , components , types , combinations , shapes , relative arrangement of the components , and the like are not meant to limit a scope of t...
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fig1 illustrates a code reader 10 that operates in accordance with the present invention . the code reader 10 includes a housing 11 which incorporates active components , including electrical circuitry to implement the functions described below . the display 13 is disposed on the housing 11 and is operative to display ...
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hereinafter , the invention will be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings , in which exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown . fig1 is a perspective view of a zoom lens barrel assembly according to an embodiment of the invention . referring to fig1 , the zoom lens barrel assembly unf...
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fig1 is a computerized operational interface diagram of the automatic synthesizer apparatus of the present invention for producing radiopharmaceutical tumor imaging agent gallium - 68 - dotatate . the system started with initiating program in computer for the selection of connection port between the computer and the ap...
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[ 0027 ] fig1 shows a combination lock 10 with a dial matching frame 20 thereon such that the user can clearly identify the combination of the dials for unlocking the lock . as illustrated in the figures , the combination lock 10 includes a lock body 11 and a latch 12 , wherein the lock body 11 further has a locking ho...
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the present invention comprises a medical device in combination with a thermoplastic fluoropolymer , which is preferably an amorphous fluoropolymer . the fluoropolymer may optionally contain various additives . the thermoplastic fluoropolymer is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene ( tfe ) and perfluoroalkylvinylether ( ...
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with reference now to the drawings , and in particular to fig1 to 7 thereof , a new and improved container seal removal apparatus embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described . more specifically , the container seal removal apparat...
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the present invention supports connecting , fastening , joining , or coupling one waveguide to another waveguide . a waveguide connecting system can be readily assembled and / or adjusted in compact devices , such as satellites , that provide little interstitial space to accommodate assembly tools . the connection syst...
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in the method of fabricating led assembly of the present invention shown in fig1 at first step , a plurality of unit leds 10 welded onto an electrical board 11 which has been already cut into a desired shape , then lead conductors 12 are welded to the electrical board 11 at a proper position . the unit leds are dispose...
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hereinafter , referring to the drawings , an explanation will be given of an exemplary embodiment which is an example of this invention . now , in the attached drawings , like reference numerals refer to like elements and the repeated explanation will be avoided . since the explanation made herein is directed to the be...
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with reference to fig5 a block diagram is shown of a preferred embodiment of a digital facsimile receiver system 10 incorporating the error processing system of the present invention . it should be understood that a wide range of approaches can be taken in implementing the present invention including both a hardware ap...
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in all the figures of the drawing , sub - features and integral parts that correspond to one another bear the same reference symbol in each case . referring now to the figures of the drawing in detail and first , particularly , to fig1 thereof , there is shown a section through the front view of a printing device 1 wit...
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the present invention discloses an instant response pressure sensor which senses extremely small pressures applied against the sensor . the feature of early response makes it suitable for being used as an immediate sensor such as a pressure sensitive electronic pen , or a pressure sensitive volume button for an electro...
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the following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention . the description is not to be taken in a limiting sense , but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention , since the scope of the invention i...
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surprisingly it has been found that compounds of general formula ( i ) wherein the groups l and r 1 to r 5 have the meanings given hereinafter act as inhibitors of specific cell cycle kinases . thus , the compounds according to the invention may be used for example to treat diseases connected with the activity of speci...
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the process according to the invention can be carried out with outer layers made from various materials . examples of suitable materials are acrylic , polycarbonate , glass , fiberglass - reinforced polymer sheet , or other light transmitting sheet materials . acrylic sheet can either be extruded or cell cast although ...
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preferred embodiments of the brushless motor drive system according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to fig1 to 12 . fig1 is an overall block circuit diagram showing the construction of a preferred embodiment of the brushless motor drive system according to the present invention ....
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hereunder , embodiments of the present invention will be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings . fig1 is a view showing an essential structure of a mass spectroscope according to the present embodiment . the mass spectroscope is an ion - trap type , and includes a vacuum chamber 1 and a vacuum pump 2 fo...
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fig1 is a block diagram of a semiconductor chip system 2 including timing circuitry , an analog system 4 , and a digital system 5 in turn including a digital multiplier 10 , according to the present invention . the operation of the semiconductor chip system 2 is governed by a master clock ( not shown ) which produces a...
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an exemplary robot tool , an exemplary robot system and an exemplary method for processing of workpieces , are disclosed herein by which processing can , for example , be carried out more quickly and more exactly than in the past . an exemplary robot tool as disclosed herein includes a cutting blade that can be held in...
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according to some embodiments of the present invention , an improved technique is described to resolve the issues with ultrasonic locationing of a device with an ultrasonic emitter within an environment . in particular , the present invention utilizes a cross correlation of ultrasonic signals impinging on multiple micr...
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fig3 is an illustration of computer network 100 associated with the present invention . computer network 100 comprises local workstation 108 electrically coupled to network connection 102 . local workstation 108 is coupled electrically to remote workstation 110 and remote workstation 112 via network connection 102 . lo...
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the present constitutes a marked improvement in the area of injection of therapeutic materials into voids in tissue such as bone and / or implant devices such as bone screws , not only because it provides multiple functions in a single device , which both saves time and reduces the potential for error during surgery , ...
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the asymmetric hydraulic press electric generator of the present invention comprises a hydraulic subsystem and a generating subsystem , wherein by pressurizing fluid the hydraulic subsystem generates an amount of force which is used by the generating subsystem to generate electrical energy . additionally , as the asymm...
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referring now in detail to the drawings for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention , the system for packing soybean sprouts as shown in fig1 includes a bag 10 having an open portion , at the top of the bag 11 ; a retainer or clip 12 for closing the top of the bag ; and multiple soybe...
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in fig1 , parts of an implant are designated by 1 . in said part , the implant is provided with a thread which is exposed to the jaw bone and which , in fig1 , is represented with two thread flanks 3 and 4 . the thread flanks are provided on their upper sides 3 a and 4 a with grooves 5 and 6 . the surface of the thread...
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although specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings , it should be understood that such embodiments are by way of example only and merely illustrative of but a small number of the many possible specific embodiments which can represent applications of the principle...
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one embodiment of the invention is an apparatus for compressing molding sand comprising a pipe device 1 with a top surface and a bottom surface and provided with a plurality of compressed gas pipes 9 that run therethrough and are provided with openings on the top surface and the bottom surface , a compressed gas contai...
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as used herein , all parts , percentages , ratios and proportions are on a weight basis unless otherwise stated herein or otherwise obvious herefrom to one skilled in the art . as used herein , all temperatures are in degrees fahrenheit unless otherwise stated herein or otherwise obvious herefrom to one skilled in the ...
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fig1 sets forth a block diagram of a brush motor amplifier control constructed in accordance with the present invention . a dc power supply 10 provides a source of operating dc power and includes a positive terminal 15 and a negative terminal 16 . a switching circuit 11 is coupled between positive terminal 15 and a jun...
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the numerous innovative teachings of the present application will be described with particular reference to the presently preferred embodiment ( by way of example , and not of limitation ), in which : fig1 shows a first sample device structure according to the present invention . this is a vdmos , in which the mobility...
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referring to fig4 there is shown a discharge cell in a dc - type pdp according to an embodiment of the present invention . the discharge cell includes a cathode 30 formed on an upper substrate 10 , an anode 32 and an auxiliary anode 34 each formed on a lower substrate 18 , a barrier rib 24 provided between the upper su...
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the surgical instrument in the first embodiment includes an elongate support member having a proximal portion and a distal portion lying along a longitudinal axis . a distal wrist member is rotatably coupled to the distal portion of the support member by a wrist joint . first and second opposed work members are mounted...
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reference is first made to fig1 . the appliance illustrated therein is denoted overall by reference numeral 10 . the appliance is a refrigerator having a cabinet construction , which is used for keeping foods cold , and if needed may additionally have a freezer compartment which is situated either within the cooling ch...
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with reference to the drawing a preferred two stroke variable compression ratio ( vcr ) piston 10 is there illustrated as comprising an inner member 12 having a radially reduced upper portion 14 . an outer piston member 16 is mounted to the outer surface of the reduced portion 14 . the outer member 16 has a crown 18 wh...
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with reference now to the figures , and in particular with reference to fig1 there is depicted a high - level simplified block diagram of an exemplary product 100 utilizing an embodiment of the invention , age processor 110 . product 100 can be any arbitrary product for which information about effective age is desired ...
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the subject invention pertains to a receptacle or container formed of a pleated sheet , said pleated sheet being formed by unsymmetrical pleats defined by preferably parallel folds . as shown in fig1 a , a typical pleated sheet 100 is formed of two sections , 100a , 100b , having widths a and b , respectively , with wi...
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the following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention , and is provided in the context of a particular application and its requirements . various modifications to the disclosed embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art , and the general princ...
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explosively - split fragments and a method for manufacturing them from wooden source materials according to an embodiment are explained below with reference to the drawings . fig1 shows a process for manufacturing such explosively - split fragments . in the embodiment shown here , raw materials , such as willow 1 , bam...
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it has been observed that tagging is usually worse at the trailing edge of an overcoated document due to the spreading of the shear force along the whole trailing edge in the perpendicular approach to the peel bar 111 as illustrated by fig2 a and 2b . this is observed to be in contrast to characteristics of the operati...
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the present invention provides for a polarization independent optical switch for selectably controlling the propagation of a complete optical signal from one path to another . the switch lacks many of the drawbacks described above while providing for additional advantages . although described with regard to particular ...
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[ 0022 ] fig1 is a block diagram generally depicting an arrangement 100 having a digital media transmitter node ( server ) 102 operatively coupled to provide at least one digital media stream to a receiving node ( client ) 104 through one or more communication resources ( network ) 106 . here , network 106 may include ...
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fig1 shows a ring gear carrier 1 formed as a sheet component , illustrated as an individual component . the ring gear carrier 1 is in the form of a disk 1 a whose circumferential edge is shaped to form a fixing flange 1 b . fig2 shows a basic body 2 as an individual component , which is made in the first instance as a ...
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in the following description , for the purposes of explanation , numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention . it will be apparent , however , to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details . ...
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according to the invention , the reactive constituents are reacted with one another in a vacuum in an evacuatable container , the container being evacuated to a first vacuum value , and the first vacuum value being chosen so that the reaction continues and is not stopped , and the pressure in the container due to the g...
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the subject invention relates to an electromagnetic energy spot curing system which utilizes a source of radiation found in the electromagnetic spectrum ( e . g ., ultraviolet ( uv ); infrared ). to describe the invention and illustrate its functioning , reference is made herein to the use of a uv lamp . it is to be un...
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the applicant has now demonstrated that the administration of sulbutiamine allows recovery from psychomotor and psycho - intellectual disorders described in the first paragraph , in parkinson &# 39 ; s patients , deficient schizophrenics , alcoholics hospitalized for subsequent cure of alcohol deprival , dysthymic pati...
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in the figs ., an illustrative embodiment of the invention is illustrated by the vehicle 10 . the vehicle 10 is constructed to mimic an old - time , or antique type car which performs a comic function . several component parts can be seen in fig1 . these would include a body 12 , a knurled knob 14 and a left side ornam...
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fig1 is a block diagram of a typical servomechanism digital control application , in which the various aspects of the present invention are utilized . a host computer 10 activates a dual processor 20 to execute a program stored in an external program memory 50 ( wherein the terms &# 34 ; off - chip &# 34 ; and &# 34 ; ...
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fig1 is a block diagram of a program and system information protocol ( psip ) data generator according to the invention in the context of system 100 that can produce an advanced television standards committee ( atsc ), standard a / 65 , compliant digital television ( dtv ) signal . the system 100 of fig1 includes : a p...
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in the preferred embodiment of the invention , fig1 shows a unitary convertible work table having four surface portions whereby each surface portion is inclinable according to the desire of the individuals at the various work stations . even though a work table having four surface portions is shown and described in the...
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it is to be understood that the figures and descriptions of the present invention have been simplified to illustrate elements that are relevant for a clear understanding of the invention . the detailed description will be provided hereinbelow with reference to the attached drawings . the present invention may be genera...
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the device of the invention utilizes a sensor element made of a high temperature superconducting material such as bscco in the form of a very thin tape or a filament encapsulated in a very thin layer of a metal such as silver or a silver based alloy . the resistance of the superconductor based sensor element is measure...
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in the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments , reference is made to the accompanying drawings , which form a part thereof , and within which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments by which the invention may be practiced . it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized...
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acid catalysts such as sulfuric acid , hydrofluoric acid , aluminum chloride , aluminum bromide and boron trifluoride are commonly used in industry , but have the drawback of being hazardous to the environment . the present invention discloses efficient novel solid superacid catalyst combinations , methods of productio...
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a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings . in the following description , well - known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail . fig2 is a block diagram of a devi...
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the present invention discloses painless , non - invasive delivery systems and methods that provide an effective administration to mammals of one or more active pharmacological ingredients ( i . e ., an “ active agent ”) through cellular membranes . as used herein , the term “ membrane ” refers to a selective cellular ...
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referring to the drawing figures , fig1 illustrates a first exemplary embodiment of a virtually coherent signal controlled laser oscillator 10 in accordance with the principles of the present invention . the virtually coherent signal controlled laser oscillator 10 comprises a signal controlled laser oscillator 11 that ...
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the figure shows a schematic representation of the architecture of a series of components that form a device with a failsafe configuration . applied to a carrier substrate ( 1 ), which may be glass , suitable types of film or a similar material , are several layers ( 2 - 4 ). the bottom layer is the anode layer ( 2 ) a...
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referring now to fig1 , an electrolytic cell 10 in accordance with the present invention is there shown generally at numeral 10 . this cell 10 includes a non - conductive cylindrical housing shown generally at numeral 12 and open at each end thereof . this housing 12 is formed of vitreous lab - quality glass having a w...
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the detailed discussion set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of the presently preferred embodiment of the invention , and is not intended to represent the only form in which the present invention may be constructed or utilized . the description sets forth the functions a...
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fig1 illustrates a partial sectional view of a tip turbine engine ( tte ) type gas turbine engine 10 taken along an engine centerline a . the engine 10 includes an outer nacelle 12 , a rotationally fixed static outer support structure 14 and a rotationally fixed static inner support structure 16 . a plurality of fan in...
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fig1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a data acquisition and rescanning system 150 . the data acquisition and rescanning system 150 comprises a data acquisition device 100 , which comprises a data capture device 101 , a normalization processor 102 , and a communication device 103 . examples of data capture device...
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as indicated above , in a cellular radio environment each cell is served by a base station communicating with multiple mobile stations . the setup channel is a full duplex channel with separate frequencies in the forward ( base to mobile ) and reverse ( mobile to base ) directions . the forward setup channel is used by...
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referring now to the drawings and in particular to fig1 - 3 , there is shown a harvester ( 100 ) such as may be utilized for harvesting corn or other crops . the harvester ( 100 ) includes a chassis ( 102 ) and a head ( 104 ). the head ( 104 ) is at the front of the harvester with transversely spaced apart gathering as...
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the present invention facilitates creation of a new global marketspace for arranging loans by bringing borrowers of capital and lenders of capital together , on - line , in real - time . the exemplary embodiment encompasses proprietary software , computer hardware , telecommunications ( specifically , a global informat...
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fig1 is an equivalent circuit diagram showing a concept of hot carrier deterioration of a p - mos transistor according to simulation of the invention . in the conventional simulation , as shown in fig1 , injection of hot carriers causes change of transistor parameters in accordance with passage of time , and these tran...
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now referring to the drawings , the construction of the improved hammock 10 including the modular component parts thereof for ready assembly and disassembly will be described in detail . the complete hammock 10 ( see fig1 ) comprises only three modular components for defining a hammock stand assembly , as illustrated i...
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fig1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a through - type capacitor according to an embodiment of the present invention , and fig2 a detailed sectional view showing the connection of the dielectric member 1 and the central conductor 2 in fig1 . it should be noted , however , that for facilitating the understanding of t...
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now , preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail while referring to the accompanying drawings . fig1 illustrates a semiconductor laser excitation solid state laser apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention . in fig1 the same symbols as those in fig1 designate the...
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as used in this specification and the appended claims , the singular forms “ a ,” “ an ” and “ the ” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise . thus , for example , the term “ a member ” is intended to mean a single member or a combination of members , and “ a material ” is intended to mea...
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