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an improved iontophoresis device for topical administration of ionic drugs or chemicals through epidermal tissue for anesthetizing or sterilizing local tissue or for applying various medicaments without mechanical penetration . an ionic form of drug is conducted through the epidermal tissue by means of direct current generated from a battery powered current source . pulse - width modulated dc current is regulated by feedback circuitry which varies the pulse duration and adjusts and stabilizes the average current at a desired level . a high voltage capability together with feedback control enables maintenance of a constant current through the highly resistive epidermal tissue . to prevent excessive voltage buildup and the accompanying dangers of shock and burns , a comparator circuit monitors current flow and voltage across the electrodes and automatically triggers an scr shutdown circuit when impedance readings are outside predetermined limits . the ionic drug is suspended in a conductive gel mixture which acts as the conducting medium in direct communication with the patient &# 39 ; s skin . this gel is carried in a receptacle mounted on an electrode pad which uses a conducting foil surface to make electrical contact with the gel . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus includes a bottom portion comprising a spindle for receiving a quantity of floss . a first locking plate is operable for receiving a feed portion of the floss upon a horizontal surface . a plate extends from the first locking plate where a distal end of the plate engages the feed portion and a return portion of the feed portion returns back over the horizontal surface . an aperture enables an exiting portion of the return portion to exit the bottom portion . a top portion includes a spindle cap portion operable for engaging the spindle . a second locking plate is operable for engaging the first locking plate to substantially constrain the feed portion of the floss and the return portion . a stretching mechanism is joined to the second plate for applying a stretching force along a portion of the feed portion and a portion of the return portion . | 0Human Necessities
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an article for use in an oct method , the article comprising a solid substrate and nanoparticles dispersed in or on the substrate in at least one light transmissive portion of the article such that the nanoparticles result in an increased extinction of the light transmissive portion along a transmission direction of the light transmissive portion compared to the substrate being free of nanoparticles . the extinction of the light transmissive portion along the transmission direction is less than 6 , wherein the extinction is defined as a negative decadic logarithm of a ratio of an intensity of light which is transmitted through the light transmissive portion to an intensity of light which is incident on the light transmissive portion , wherein the light is in at least one of a visible and a near infrared wavelength range . | 0Human Necessities
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an embodiment relates generally to a method of using a token . the method includes embedding the token with at least one action and detecting a presence of the token . the method also includes authenticating the token ; and executing an applet in response to a valid authentication of the token . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to a stand having a parallelogram carrier and a balancing device , in which , between a support arm that runs substantially horizontally and a basic part that can be braked with respect to a basic body , there is arranged at least one measuring unit to measure and absorb the imbalance forces and moments which arise . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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pattern controllers located in discharge slots of an active beam comprise a series of planar paddles hinged on an axis disposed at an angle to the planar surface of a side of the discharge slot thereby producing discharged air displacement in both the horizontal and vertical directions when the paddles are rotated . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention discloses a rfid system for monitoring food hygiene , comprising : a first accommodating space ; an object - under - monitor with a rfid tag attached thereon , being disposed in the first accommodating space ; an environmental sensor , disposed in the first accommodating space ; a processor , electrically connected to the environmental sensor ; a first rfid accessing device , disposed in the first accommodating space while electrically connected to the processor ; a second accommodating space ; a displaying device , disposed in the second accommodating space ; and a second rfid accessing device , disposed in the second accommodating space while electrically connected to the displaying device . | 6Physics
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a tiered space saver or table top including a stand having a base rotatably supported therein and on which there are supported four independent circular trays stacked one atop the other in vertically spaced apart positions and of ascendingly decreasing respective diameters , each tray being independently rotatable about its central axis , and a handle affixed to the top tray . | 0Human Necessities
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a yarn winding method is disclosed which involves a package doffing sequence for automatically transferring the running yarn to bobbins which are serially delivered to a winding position , and which reduces the tendency of the yarn to form laps on the equipment during the yarn transfer . the method includes the steps of winding the running yarn onto a first bobbin while traversing the yarn to form a cross wound package , laterally withdrawing the bobbin from its winding position when it becomes full , bringing an empty rotating second bobbin into circumferential contact with the running yarn , and then terminating the traverse of the yarn and transferring the yarn to the empty bobbin . also , the traversing speed is decreased at the beginning of the doffing sequency and shortly prior to the traverse being terminated , and so that the tendency of the running yarn to slacken and form laps during the transfer operation is reduced . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a device lattice arrangement including a plurality of devices , a plurality of physical connections for the plurality of devices , wherein each of the plurality of devices are coupled to at least two of the plurality of physical connections , a plurality of identity labels associated with individual devices of the plurality of devices and an arrangement of identity labels such that pairs of devices of the plurality of devices connected by some number of the plurality of connections have different identity labels . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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according to one aspect of the present invention there is provided an acoustic laminate suitable for use in wall , floor and ceiling assemblies and other dividing structure assemblies , the laminate including : a viscoelastic acoustic barrier being in the form of discrete , spaced apart sections or a continuous layer ; and a construction panel , the barrier affixed to one or more panel faces of the construction panel . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an interior lighting system for an automotive vehicle has an upper group of lights mounted in the vehicle interior , a lower group of lights mounted in the vehicle interior , and a switch mounted in the vehicle interior . the switch is movable between the dome position in which both the upper and lower groups of lights are illuminated , a dim position in which both the upper and lower groups of lights are illuminated between a maximum and a minimum intensity , a floor position in which only the lower lights are illuminated , and an off position in which neither the upper nor the lower group of lights are illuminated . the lower group of lights are illuminated when the switch is in the floor position after a door - ajar condition is sensed and the vehicle is moving at a predetermined velocity . additionally , when the switch is in the dim position , the upper and lower groups of lights are illuminated only when a door - ajar condition is sensed and the vehicle is moving at a predetermined velocity . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a steerable catheter guide comprised of an outer tube and an inner member surrounded by and rotatable with respect to said outer tube is disclosed . the steerable catheter guide also includes a formable member bonded to said inner member and said outer tube in the area of their respective distal ends . this design causes any rotation of the inner member with respect to the outer member to impart a torque directly to the distal end of the guide making steering much easier and less erratic . | 0Human Necessities
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an improved radio frequency wave attenuating wall or door material comprises a laminated structure having as an integral part thereof one or more layers of a viscoelastic material which also functions as a glue and one or more electrically conducting layers . an electrically conducting material such as tape or a formed metal channel provides an electrical connection between the electrically conducting material and an exposed outer surface of the laminated structure . in one embodiment the electrically conducting material is paint . in one embodiment , standard wallboard , typically gypsum , comprises the external surfaces of the laminated structure and one or more conductive layers are constructed between the gypsum exterior . in one embodiment , the conducting layer material is selected to provide physical security in addition to radio frequency wave attenuation . the construction is such that acoustical attenuation is also achieved . | 7Electricity
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the invention is an inflatable antenna system . the antenna system includes an inflatable lenticular dish . the dish is enclosed in an inflatable radome . the inflatable radome stabilizes the orientation of the dish and protects it from environment conditions such as wind . | 7Electricity
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the retractor system for use in spinal surgery and other types of surgical procedures that is a simple and efficient solution for minimally invasive access to thoracolumbar spine is disclosed . the fully customizable design allows the surgeon to independently angle the retractor blades and expand the retractor in both cephalad - caudal and medial - lateral directions . with an offering of a range of blade lengths , access can be tailored to the patient &# 39 ; s anatomy . the retractor system provides versatility and control ensuring minimal tissue trauma . | 0Human Necessities
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an aim of this invention is to eliminate the risks of aggression “ dpa of the n order ” attacks , for all n values , of cryptography electronic assemblies or systems with a secret or private key . the process according to this invention concerns a securing process for an electronic system using a cryptographic calculation procedure using a secret key . the process consists of masking intermediate results in input or output of at least one critical function for the said procedure . | 7Electricity
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the circuit and method providing dynamic scan chain partitioning delivers peak power reduction by dynamically partitioning scan chains into multiple groups , wherein transitions are equally distributed among these multiple groups . for each test pattern , a particular partitioning that leads to the even partitioning of the transitions is computed by analyzing the transition distribution of the pattern . the scan chain partitioning is formulated using an integer linear programming and an efficient greedy heuristic . the computed information is loaded into the reconfigurable scan chain partitioning hardware during the capture window . the partitioning hardware is composed of controllable clock gating logic , which is reconfigured on a per pattern basis , wherein the reconfiguration is effected by only utilizing the existing scan channels . the reconfigurability delivers a solution that is test set independent . the results confirm the superiority of dynamic scan chain partitioning over static partitioning techniques in terms of peak power reduction . | 6Physics
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a heavy duty rotary disc - type wood chipper containing a knife clamping system that conducts the impact and shearing loads acting upon the chipper knives along two primary axes which allows for more efficient dissipation of the impact loads and a reduction in the deleterious effects of off - axis loads resulting in the ability to use smaller holding bolts and smaller knives in the system without adversely effecting either the ability of the knives to stay fixed to the disc or the quality of chips produced . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention provides a barricade sign that is compact , portable , safe , durable , versatile , and weather / wind resistant . the barricade sign distinguishes a base and a lid that are pivotally connected together . the base supports the lid and has a compartment for storing one or more safety cones or signs that can be reduced to a small volume , or any other items related to road safety . one side of the lid has a positioning element for securing the cones in place . the other side implements a desired sign . the connection between the base and the lid is configured to hold up the sign in a stable , sustainable , wind resisting manner in absence of impact and to collapse , fold , close , or break upon impact . in such an encounter , the overall height and the layered or curved shape enable the barricade sign to act like a speed bump , thereby minimizing or eliminating damages . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a solid electrolytic capacitor and method for forming a solid electrolytic capacitor with high temperature leakage stability is described . the solid electrolytic capacitor has improved leakage current and is especially well suited for high temperature environments such as down - hole applications . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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slide - out and roil - up information displays and methods supply enlarged viewing areas . a slide - out information display device includes stacked display segments wherein each of the display segments except one is at least partially covered by the others . separable bezel segments support the display segments , the stacked display segments being uncovered when the bezel segments are separated from a collapsed configuration to an un - collapsed configuration for use by a user . a roll - up display device includes flexible display membranes . scrolling assemblies in the roll - up display include rotatably mounted scrolling assembly mechanisms for rolling up the flexible display membranes . some scrolling assemblies are movable and can be extended beyond the housing members . at least one display membrane being covered by at least one other display membrane when the movable scrolling assemblies are not extended , and the covered display membranes being uncovered when the movable scrolling assemblies are extended . | 6Physics
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there is disclosed a semiconductor integrated circuit device capable of eliminating an influence of a power voltage drop generated in a circuit disposed in the semiconductor integrated circuit device to inhibit an operation defect or an operation speed decrease of the circuit . in a semiconductor integrated circuit device 10 including a power wiring 18 connected to a power supply via a power terminal 12 , a ground wiring 20 connected to a ground via a ground terminal 14 , and a plurality of circuits 301 to 30 f connected in parallel with one another between the power wiring 18 and the ground wiring 20 , a negative power terminal 16 connected to a negative power supply is disposed , and a current source 22 is disposed as a current generating section between the negative power terminal 16 and a node gf on a ground wiring 20 side of the f - th circuit 30 f disposed in a region most distant from the ground . | 6Physics
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microorganisms capable of producing novel polyalkanoates having 3 - hydroxybenzoylalkanoic acids as monomer units by utilizing benzoylalkanoic acids as starting materials are cultured in media containing benzoylalkanoic acids and saccharides , and the polyhydroxyalkanoates produced in the culture cells are extracted and recovered . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and apparatus for storing and using “ register use ” information to determine when a register is being used for the last time so that power savings may be achieved is disclosed . the register use information may take the form of “ last read ” information for a particular register . the last read information may be used to force the value of the register , after being read , to zero or to clock only that register while masking off the other registers . several methods and hardware variations are disclosed for using the register use information to achieve power savings . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention is a flare illuminant composition , useful in hand - held signals , which composition is environmentally friendly and economical , containing a commercially available , aromatic , high energy , amine - based organic compound , 5 - aminotetrazole , in place of the conventional and toxic kclo 4 , or , for the known alternative to kclo 4 , expensive , strontium bis - monohydrate . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus for mining a mineral seam , comprising a motor , and a cutting drum carried on the frame for winning aggregate material from the mineral seam . the cutting drum encloses the motor , and a gear case drivingly connected between the motor and the cutting drum transmits power from the motor to the cutting drum . the gear case is also enclosed within the cutting drum . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method for providing debounce and jog control for a keyboard includes loading a first electronic storage register with a value indicative of a debounce period for the keyboard and loading a second electronic storage register with a value indicative of a jog period for the keyboard . the keyboard is scanned for a pressed key , and a signal indicative of the pressed key is debounced . the method further includes providing electronic signals for key status and jog and asserting an interrupt in accordance with the indicated debounce period and the indicated jog period while the debounced signal indicates the pressed key is down . keys of the keyboard other than the pressed key are prevented from being scanned until the debounced signal indicates that the pressed key has come up . | 7Electricity
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a method and a device for producing pneumatic vehicle tires in a radially divided vulcanization mold provides a space for the excess rubber material outside of the tire contour to be vulcanized and thereby improves the trueness of the vulcanized tire . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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methods of securing a cryptographic device against implementation attacks , are described . a disclosed method comprises the steps of obtaining a key from memory of the cryptographic device ; providing the key and a constant input to an encryption module ; deriving an output of encrypted data bits using the encryption module ; providing the output , the key and an input vector to a key update module ; and using said key update module to modify the key based on at least a part of the input vector to derive an updated key . this prevents the value of the key from being derived using the updated key or by using side - channel attacks because the input is constant for all keys . additionally , by altering the input vector , the updated key is also altered . | 7Electricity
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an infrared remote controller is provided with power by a capacitor supplied by an electrical power supply preferably including a photovoltaic panel which converts light into electricity . a main switch closes the circuit between the power capacitor and the controller . an interface circuit having at least one diode , but preferably at least two in parallel to minimize resistance , connects the power supply to the capacitor . this interface circuit may also include a power level testing circuit , preferably one utilizing a light emitting diode . a rechargeable battery may be included in the power source for greater power reserve . a voltage reference or voltage regulator is recommended between the capacitor and the infrared remote controller . the sizing of the capacitor in accordance with the consumption requirements of an infrared remote controller and the operating voltage enables a very simple circuit overall . comparatively quick recovery times between uses of the remote controller are enabled by the capacitor . the combination of the capacitor powered infrared remote controller and the reserve power provided by a rechargeable cell minimizes both the size of the photovoltaic panel and the size of the device overall . | 6Physics
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a tracked , amphibious vehicle , provides at least two , spaced , elongated pontoons disposed generally parallel to one another . a platform structure can be supported by and structurally connects the pontoons , the platform structure including a transom and a lowermost generally horizontally extending panel . a continuous , endless belt can encircle each pontoon engaging bogie wheels on the pontoon . a supplemental , marine drive assembly includes a hydraulic motor having a shaft with an axis , a propeller shaft having an axis , wherein the motor axis and propeller axis are aligned . a universal joint connects the hydraulic motor to the transom . a housing includes a sleeve that contains the propeller shaft . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a model includes model layers on which a wireframe representation of objects located at geographic coordinates is stored in a memory such that surface detail of the objects increases from a base model layer to an uppermost model layer . digital data layers stored in the memory that encompass digital coordinates corresponding with the geographic coordinates . digital content for augmenting scenes is stored on pre - selected digital data layers at pre - selected digital coordinates on those layers . one or more of the digital data layers are logically linked with one or more of the model layers . when the location and spatial orientation of a mobile device in which a scene is viewed is received , the digital content on the digital data layer logically linked to one of the model layers is transmitted over a wireless communication channel to the mobile device . | 6Physics
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a method of educating includes providing a collectible trading card game with a plurality of trading cards . each card may contain educational information including a consonant , vowel , number or mathematical operator and the cards are used to form a properly spelled word or to form a mathematically correct equation . in some forms , the method includes providing a game with a playing field and a set of game components with game component types having a predetermined power for affecting play of the game by affecting a power , effect , or value of the game component . the level of skill necessary to play the game may be varied by selectively implementing or disregarding the predetermined power of the game components . an educational game includes first and second game components with different expressions , powers , point values , and identifiers for distinguishing game components and facilitating game play . | 0Human Necessities
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a simulated rock speaker cabinet in the form of a natural rock has build - up portions of modeling clay which include a pattern of small diameter holes to form speaker grills at longitudinally spaced positions . a chicken wire ring provides structural reinforcement to the speaker cabinet . the artificial rock cabinet may be molded of various hydrolitic cements , magnesite cement , a suitable catalytic plastic resin to which pigment or other colorants may be added along with glass or rock chips , to provide the simulated rock cabinet with an external appearance which corresponds to various natural rocks . the speaker cabinet has speakers and the various electronic components of the speaker system housed within the speaker cabinet and may be coated with water - proofing and weather - proofing material with the speakers molded into the wells and facing the grills . an end plug may be adhesively sealed to the opening within the base of the speaker cabinet and suitably sealed by hydrostone or other cementous material . | 7Electricity
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a recorder for recording on a continuous form , perforated , recording sheet includes a first roller disposed upstream of the recording position for feeding the continuous form to the recording position , press roller means for pressing the continuous form against said first roller , a second roller disposed downstream of the recording position for maintaining the continuous form in tension across the recording position , and apparatus for decrumpling , disposed between the recording position and the first feed roller . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this is a design for a microphone which directly outputs a one - bit digital audio signal . no electronic analogue - to - digital converter is required . | 7Electricity
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cell - phones with their control and voice bands and their wide spread presence plus the good coverage of the us by cell towers makes a pin - pointed alert broadcast to people end angered by severe weather possible , based on data - feeds from noaa , or by other incidents . alert - specific programs in audio , video and text are downloaded to subscriber cell - phones . alert - specific code words trigger these programs in areas covered by selected cell towers . persons of priority having a roster of the cell phone numbers plus respective coordinates of their family members in their cell phone memory can view their dependent &# 39 ; s location on their display relative to the incident coordinates for aiding in a decision on safety measures . after an incident the p 1 &# 39 ; s and p 2 &# 39 ; s family roster in the cell - phone &# 39 ; s carrier &# 39 ; s memories and in the data center can help in family reunions and in rescue efforts . | 7Electricity
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the efficiency of a sewage settling tank is improved by providing the tank with a plurality of submerged , vertically spaced decks which divide the tank into a plurality of horizontal settling layers . this improves the settling rate in that solids travel a relatively short vertical distance before coming to rest on one or another of the decks . a floating siphon system having inlets at each deck level removes the settled sludge from each of the decks . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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there is provided a tube assembly for holding and securing one or more items wherein the items have a top end and a bottom end . the tube assembly includes a tube having a top end , a bottom end and a wall defining a hollow cavity within the tube . a top cap is configured for releasably engaging and sealing the top end of the tube . the top cap includes a slot configured for receiving coins or other objects . the tube assembly also includes a bottom cap configured for releasably engaging and sealing the bottom end of the tube . within the cavity are located a first spacer comprising a first space for receiving the top end of the item , and a second spacer comprising a second space for receiving the bottom end of the item . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a telescopically adjustable support brace is used to hold concrete form work at the proper linear distance during pouring operations . the brace comprises a pair of crossbars and telescoping adjustable arms that are locked by a pin inserted through aligned apertures . at the distal ends of each arm , a serrated cleat for digging into the form wall and prevent slippage . the cleats are connected to the arms by a threaded rod , permitting fine adjustments via mateable threads . the crossbars are connected by a pivot bolt or hinge . when the bolt or hinge is locked in place , the invention forms a horizontally rigid assembly , holding the concrete form walls or other objects apart . the hinge or bolt is released by drawing of a wire coupled through a retention member on a lock . when released , the brace pivots about the crossbars , permitting easy extraction of the brace from the forms . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a lubricated surface and method for reducing wear between metal parts . the lubricated surface contains a base oil of lubricating viscosity and an amount of a hydrocarbon soluble titanium compound effective to provide a reduction in surface wear greater than a surface wear of a lubricant composition devoid of the hydrocarbon soluble titanium compound . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an implant for placement within a hollow body organ . the implant includes an implantable distension device having an undeployed shape for delivery within a hollow body and one or more deployed shapes for implantation therein . the implantable distension device has sufficient rigidity in its deployed shape to exert an outward force against an interior of the hollow body so as to bring together two substantially opposing surfaces of the hollow body . the implant includes a powered means for changing the deployed shape of the implantable distension device while implanted within the hollow body . the implant also includes an implantable sensing device in communication with the implantable distension device and configured to sense a parameter related to the implantable distension device and to communicate the parameter to a filter , the filter transmits a selected portion of the parameter to a data storage device . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for aligning optical fibers with leads from electro - optical components . the method comprises the steps of completely severing a single crystallographic substrate into discrete first and second pieces ; on the first piece , fabricating at least one electro - optical component having an elongated lead ; on the second piece fabricating at least one elongated groove adapted to hold an optical fiber ; and abutting the first and second piece against each other on a flat surface so that each lead abuts a groove . a film layer , e . g ., comprising a thin - film polymer , may be placed on top surface of crystallographic substrate . the electro - optical component may be an array of electro - optical components comprising one or more integrated electro - optical components . at least one alignment channel is formed in the upper surface of the substrate . the alignment channel traverses the first piece and the second piece . a rod or pin is placed in each alignment channel to provide for lateral alignment . | 6Physics
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disclosed herein is a refrigerator system that comprises an insulated housing that when combined with at least two insulated doors creates a refrigeration compartment , a first insulated door is pivotally coupled to the refrigeration compartment and a second insulated door is slidably attached to the refrigeration compartment , wherein the first insulated door and the second insulated door create a seal when closed with the refrigeration compartment ; and wherein the second insulated door has a height to width ratio of greater than one to one and the second insulated door is the full height of the at least one aperture . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a time shared multiport conference arrangement includes an additive pcm speaker circuit . the additive pcm speaker circuit eliminates the need for loudest speaker detection and the last speaker memory of conventional conferencing arrangements . the additive pcm speaker circuitry operates in an on - line , real time environment to allow rapid summing of speakers &# 39 ; pcm voice samples . since the pcm voice samples are logarithmic in nature , they are not directly combinable . the additive pcm speaker circuitry provides a storage medium which is preprogrammed with resultant values . these resultant values each correspond to a pcm addition of the values of two input speaker &# 39 ; s pcm voice samples . the additive pcm speaker circuit simplifies the complex processing logic usually associated with loudest speaker detection systems and thereby improves the real time operation of the conferencing arrangement . | 7Electricity
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for a user having a user input actuator , a virtual interface device , such as for a gaming machine , for determining actuation of a virtual input by the input actuator is disclosed . the device comprises a position sensing device for determining a location of the user input actuator and a controller coupled to the position sensing device , the controller determining whether a portion of the user input actuator is within a virtual input location in space defining the virtual input . | 6Physics
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a device is provided for sealing an inner tube and an outer tube without excessively deforming the tubes . the device includes two ferrules which cooperate to form a vacuum - tight seal between the inner tube and outer tube and having mating surfaces such that overtightening is not possible . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a system for transferring data from one source to plural destination devices , employs timing and bus signal control to have one destination device treat the transfer as a read operation , while another destination device treats the transfer as a write operation . | 6Physics
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a fire and smoke heat detector alarm device that employs a combination of indoor and outdoor alarms with a user delay and off access control activation input . the warning alarm device has interior and remote control access including battery backup and pro - active threat mitigation of optional gas supply cut - off . | 6Physics
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a fuel cell module includes a number of series - connected fuel cells forming a fuel cell stack . to reliably ensure that there is no risk of the fuel cell stack buckling , even where a comparatively large number of fuel cells are grouped to form a fuel cell stack , the fuel cell stack is surrounded by a stabilizing casing , at least in a middle area as seen in the longitudinal direction . | 7Electricity
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the present invention includes a fuel cell system and a method to operate a fuel cell . the fuel cell system includes a source of a fuel and water emulsion , receiving the emulsion and . a reformer for receiving the emulsion and producing hydrogen , a hydrogen - oxygen fuel cell connected to the reformer and able to receive hydrogen from the reformer . the method for operating a fuel cell system including a hydrogen gas oxygen fuel cell includes producing the hydrogen gas from a fuel and water emulsion . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention discloses a back - scatter human body security inspection system , capable of detecting a radioactive matter carried by the human body , comprising : a radiation source configured to generate radiation rays , a flying spot forming device , configured to modulate the radiation rays from the radiation source , so as to form flying spot scanning beams for scanning the human body to be detected , a detector configured to detect radiation rays from the human body to be detected and output a signal characterizing a dose of the radiation rays , a control and data processing device , configured to process the signal outputted from the detector to obtain a radiation image of the human body to be detected . the detector detects the radiation rays from the radiation source scattered by the human body to be detected , separately at different times , and the radiation rays from the radioactive matter carried by the human body to be detected . in the present invention , the application ranges of the back - scatter human body scanning apparatus can be effectively expanded , without adding and modifying the hardware therein , thereby increasing the monitoring function to the radioactive matter carried by the human body and further improving the effects of the human body security inspection . | 6Physics
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a method for generating alignment marks on the scribe lines in which alignment marks are generated only at oxide layers is described . an alignment mark is formed in an oxide layer on a scribe line of a wafer . the alignment mark is lined with a metal layer and filled with a dielectric layer which is planarized . the alignment mark is used in aligning a reticle to pattern the metal layer and is also used in aligning a reticle to pattern the dielectric layer wherein the step of lining the alignment mark with the metal layer protects the alignment mark . | 6Physics
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a filter cigarette has a wrapper surrounding the filter and retaining it on the end of the tobacco rod . at least one portion of the wrapper overlying the filter and extending circumferentially at least partly around the cigarette at a distance from the mouth end is delimited by a line or lines of weakness in the wrapper and is at least partly removable to expose a portion of the surface of the filter , whereby ventilating air can pass beneath the wrapper to reach the mouth end of the cigarette . | 0Human Necessities
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circuits and methods for paralleling voltage regulators are provided . improved current sharing and regulation characteristics are obtained by coupling control terminals of the voltage regulators together which results in precise output voltages and proportional current production . distributing current generation among multiple paralleled voltage regulators improves heat dissipation and thereby reduces the likelihood that the current produced by the voltage regulators will be temperature limited . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a manual gate valve operator used in the oil and gas industry . the operator does not allow an increase or decrease in height when manually rotating the hand wheel . instead , the operator has an internal indicator nut of the position of the valve . the indicator nut is observable electronically or visually . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention concerns a novel viterbi decoding apparatus and method in which a survivor path unit implements the traceback method with a ram which stores path information in a manner which allows fast read access without requiring physical partitioning of the ram . this results in an implementation that requires less chip area than conventional solutions . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus and method for compensating for transmit power losses that are caused by the addition of a clipping or crest factor reduction module in the tx path of a communications system . the method includes applying a gain to a signal input into the crest factor reduction module , so that a power of a signal output from the crest factor reduction module is equal to a power of a signal output from a baseband signal generation module in the tx chain . the apparatus and method have the benefit that the peaks of the signal to be transmitted will be consistent over a wide range of tx power values . | 7Electricity
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embodiments of the present invention concern a virtual hunting apparatus that employs an imaging device mounted on top of the barrel of a simulated firearm such as a rifle or other toy . a cable can be used to connect the imaging device to the trigger of the simulated firearm . an imaging device can run a variety of applications and play videos . pulling the trigger of the simulated firearm takes a picture of a target animal , records a video or plays a video of interest within the imaging device , without displacing a bullet or pellet to injure or kill the target animal . | 0Human Necessities
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a self - contained sewage waste disposal system is provided including a housing structure and a toilet bowl adapted to receive human waste and fluid for diluting the waste , transporting the waste and rinsing the bowl is provided in the housing structure . a removable filter cassette is placed in the housing structure in communication with the toilet bowl . the bowl is adapted to be flushed to dump the contents into the filter cassette and to be subsequently refilled . the coarse and fine particles of solid waste material are separated from the fluid received from the bowl by filter material in the cassette . the solid material is stored in the cassette in a compact manner for subsequent disposal upon removal of the cassette from the housing . a pump and interconnected conduits in the housing transport fluid from the interior of the system to fill the bowl after a flush , to transport filtered fluid from the filter cassette to a position for recirculation , and to transport excess fluid from the interior of the housing to the exterior thereof . the recirculated fluid is sanitized and deodorized in the housing . controls are provided to pass the fluid through the system to facilitate the collection and disposal of sewage waste within the system in a predetermined sequence . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a laminate interconnect structure includes a core material and at least one additional layer adjacent the core material , a first electrically conductive via formed in the core material , and a second electrically conductive via formed in the core material , coaxial with the first electrically conductive via and separated from the first electrically conductive via by a non - conductive material . | 7Electricity
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the present invention is a composite munitions vault adapted for use underground . the munitions vault includes a watertight , non - corrosive , composite hull . the hull includes an upper section with a top , two short sides , and two long sides , where each of the two short sides and two long sides have a hexoid shape , and the upper section has no flat surfaces . the hull also includes a lower section with a convex bottom and a gravity ring spanning the circumference of the vault between the upper and lower sections . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system for assisting a distressed diver in order to communicate with the surface includes a housing that includes a portion containing a gas canister and an upper portion that is in fluid contact with an expandable balloon . by manipulating the upper portion , a needle or other activation mechanism dispenses the gas in the canister and allows the balloon to inflate . the housing is lifted by the balloon to the surface and is attached to a lockable spool reel tethered to the diver . the balloon may be also inflated for other uses in buoyancy , notification , and to frighten potentially dangerous threats when the spool reel is locked at an appropriate depth . | 6Physics
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the present invention is directed to a sparger system provided for appropriately feeding reactant streams to fluidized bed reactors of hydrocarbon partial oxidation processes that are retrofitted to selectively recover and recycle unreacted hydrocarbons . as a result of the sparger system , the reactor productivity and selectivity is enhanced while employing only two spargers . also , the capital cost required for retrofitting existing sparging equipment is minimized , while at the same time , the desired fluidization and catalyst oxidation characteristics are achieved without the formation of flammable mixtures within the sparging system . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention is directed to a modular storage system for storing items on a trailer . the modular storage system includes a plurality of containers connected to the railing of a trailer . the containers may be modular so as to be selectively arrangeable along the railing . the containers may be connected to the outside or inside of the railing . at least one of the containers may be positioned over a wheel of the trailer and include a wheel well for housing and protecting the wheel . the containers may include lockable lids for protecting the stored items . the containers may further include one or more attachments , such as a tool rack or t - mount . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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synthesis of vinyl lactones by means of palladium catalyzed coupling of vinylic halides or triflates and certain unsaturated carboxylic acids . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system for organizing electronic mobile payment transactions using a mobile device that uses electronic payment systems utilizing a digital wallet to make payments to a vendor is provided . the vendor &# 39 ; s pos system the payment network and the digital wallet have a plurality of components for generating a digital receipt for use by the mobile device . the system includes an apparatus for hosting the digital wallet ; a first communication channel for communication of the location of the payer &# 39 ; s digital wallet as the destination where the receipt shall be sent ; a second communication channel for transmitting data concerning the purchase to the apparatus in a form useful to the apparatus so that the merchant generates the contents of a digital receipt that has data fields such that data can be stored for retrieval . the system also includes at least one application available to the mobile device that permits the data in the data fields to undergo data processing to be manipulated by a user of the mobile device for presentation on the mobile device . | 6Physics
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in one embodiment , the present invention includes a double gate transistor having a silicon fin formed on a buried oxide layer and first and second insulation layers formed on a portion of the silicon fin , where at least the second insulation layer has a pair of portions extending onto respective first and second portions of the silicon fin to each act as a self - aligned spacer structure . other embodiments are described and claimed . | 7Electricity
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statistical properties of a signal are used to distinguish between a voice signal and an &# 34 ; on hook &# 34 ; indication on a low bandwidth digital data link . noise is intentionally added to the voice signal to guarantee a minimum power level , while not disrupting normal demodulation . a digital signal , having a known maximum power level upon demodulation , is used to represent the &# 34 ; on hook &# 34 ; condition . upon demodulation , the minimum power level of the noise - colored voice signal is greater than the maximum power level of the &# 34 ; on - hook &# 34 ; signal , and the two signals can be distinguished by a power level threshold detector . this apparatus and technique is particularly well - suited to under - sampled , such as cvsd , data links , which are usually noisy and distorted . it alleviates the need for direct access to the digital link and simplifies the required hardware and retrofit modifications . | 7Electricity
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a method of processing data includes writing a data block of size m where m is greater than zero into a queue . the method also includes reading a data block of size n where n is greater than zero from the queue and where the size of n is different from the size of m . the queue can be a fifo queue . the queue can also have a configurable size . | 6Physics
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a high - voltage transistor includes an active region including a diffused region of a first conductivity type defined by inner edges of a border of shallow trench isolation . a gate having side edges and end edges is disposed over the active region . spaced apart source and drain regions of a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type are disposed in the active region outwardly with respect to the side edges of the gate . lightly - doped regions of the second conductivity type more lightly - doped than the source and drain regions surround the source and drain regions and extend inwardly between the source and drain regions towards the gate to define a channel , and outwardly towards all of the inner edges of the shallow trench isolation . outer edges of the lightly - doped region from at least the drain region are spaced apart from the inner edges of the shallow trench isolation . | 7Electricity
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a ferrite carrier for electrophotographic developers which comprises a mn - mg ferrite having the general formula . sub . x . sub . y . sub . z wherein x + y + z = 100 mol % and sro is substituted for a part of mno , mgo and / or fe 2 o 3 . | 6Physics
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a railroad wayside signal cantilever including an arm with a signal mounting apparatus that provides a degree of horizontal movement of the signal relative to the cantilever mast . the available range of locations for securing the signal on the arm is sufficiently broad to allow a single cantilever design to be used for a wide range of site - specific locations . an extendable catwalk railing is provided to accommodate movement of the signal without creating an unsafe gap between the railing and the signal . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention relates to in vitro screening and assay methods for the selection of anti - inflammatory compounds that exhibit minimized effects on the differentiation of human osteoblasts . | 6Physics
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the present invention directs to fabrication methods of the embedded component package structures by providing preformed lamination structures , joining or stacking the preformed laminate structures and mounting at least one electronic component to the joined structures . by way of the fabrication methods , the production yield can be greatly improved with lower cycle time . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an oil burner control system is disclosed in which recycling between a loss of combustion to re - establishment of combustion is limited by counting the number of times recycling occurs and causing a the system to stop recycling and go to lockout after the count reaches a predetermined value . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention allows a server to delay allocating resources to a client &# 39 ; s request . when the client requests a feature that requires server resources , the server accepts and acknowledges the client &# 39 ; s request , but the client is prohibited from using the requested feature until further notice from the server . for example , during an authorization process , the server allocates only the minimum resources required to maintain the session and to authorize the client . thereafter , the server allocates the resources necessary to support the client &# 39 ; s request only when the resources become available . until then , the server maintains the communications session without supporting the request . thus , the server shepherds its resources rather than committing them at the whim of a client . also , a client need not repeat its request if the server cannot immediately satisfy it ; instead , the server accepts the request and then later begins to support it when adequate resources become available . | 7Electricity
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a battery cell arrangement having a battery cell which is in the form of a film cell and includes a flat cell body with two end faces , a flexible cell rim surrounding the cell body , and two contact sections arranged on a rim side of the battery cell . the battery cell arrangement further has a frame arrangement which includes a first frame element and a second frame element which frames the cell body on all sides on the rim . at least one vent opening is provided on a side of the frame arrangement which faces away from the end faces of the cell body , in order to allow fluid , in particular gas , to emerge from the battery cell arrangement in the event of damage . | 7Electricity
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coplanar waveguides having a deep trench between a signal line and a ground plane and methods of their fabrication are disclosed . an oxide layer is provided over a silicon substrate and a photoresist is applied and patterned to define areas where the signal line and the ground plane will be formed . a barrier layer is provided over the oxide layer in the defined areas . a metal layer is then deposited over the barrier layer . an etch mask is deposited over the metal layer for the subsequent trench formation . the photoresist and the underlying portion of the oxide and barrier layers are removed and a deep trench is formed in the substrate between the signal line and the ground plane using etching through the mask . | 7Electricity
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an action - type computer game with new rules and strategies is presented and involve the interaction with moving and transforming objects . a morphing engine continuously transforms a object &# 39 ; s shape to another shape on a display . an energy dot engine releases energy dots onto the display . the player wins the game when the object or object parts disappear from the display . the player looses the game when the size of the object reaches the size of the display . the objective for the player is to capture the energy dots when they have entered inside the object and to cut off object parts that contain one or more energy dots . each of the cut - off parts of the object either disappears from the display or reunites with the object depending on a set threshold , making this a challenging game . | 0Human Necessities
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a fluid distributing apparatus comprises a series of annular conduits positioned concentrically and close to a region for mixing or performing a reaction . each annular conduit has a plurality of orifices associated therewith which are spaced circumferentially and symmetrically proximate to the region and each orifice is positioned to deliver a liquid stream to the region . a feed line connects with a plurality of branch lines , each branch line connecting with one of the annular conduits . valves in the lines control the flow of liquid to the annular conduits . the conduits in the series are arranged for use in the method of the invention in a sequence , beginning with the conduit of greatest flow resistance when the feed rate is low and continuing successively with the conduits of lower flow resistance as the fixed rate increases . the resulting uniform flow rates through the orifices and avoidance of back flow contribute to high yield and quality of product . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an underwater exhaust system which acts to increase the speed of a boat , to reduce fuel consumption , to improve handling and to reduce the skin friction of the water in high seas . the exhaust system basically comprises an exhaust box built into the hull over the bottom of the boat and a diffuser positioned between the exhaust box and the boat bottom . the engine exhaust is directed through the exhaust box and out the exhaust holes of the diffuser into the water . a pump is used to pump seawater into the exhaust box for cooling of the exhaust . also , there is a step in the hull . the step is positioned approximately 25 % from the transom of the stern . the combination of the step and the directing of the exhaust under the hull enhances the speed of the boat and its handling . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention is a new stabilized racking system for solar cell panels on a surface through a novel use of ballast weights and a wind optimized design . the system is further optimized to fit a range of sizes and thicknesses of modules through a combination of self adjusting end clamps , adjustable tilt legs , and unique wind screen design . the system can include an array of individual solar panel systems that are reinforced in both lateral directions to reduce the amount of ballast weight required . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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mywebkey : a data processing system allowing direct connections to specific internet websites by depressing computer keyboard function keys . mywebkey , a customizable data processing system to allow a user to connect to a specific internet website by depressing a function key on a mywebkey keyboard , or any standard computer keyboard . the technology can be dynamically configured for use in the b2b market for ordering , and in the b2c market for advertising . the mywebkey software is distributed to an end - user , who installs it into their computer system &# 39 ; s hard drive . the software includes a driver , which is then resident in the system &# 39 ; s memory , monitoring whether any function key is pressed by an end - user and activated to provide a direct connection to a website . whereas an end - user is assigned a unique user id and an end - user &# 39 ; s system transmits a unique keyboard id , the mywebkey advertiser / client interface allows an advertiser to determine how many end - users accessed their internet site . finally , the process includes a toggle capability , allowing the end - user to change the functionality of their function keys from traditional key operations to one - touch connections to specific internet websites . | 6Physics
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an apparatus is provided to generate a gas by mixing chemicals with water . typically , the production of gas , particularly oxygen , by combining water with powders and other dry chemicals has not been widely employed . there have existed a number of preexisting barriers such as undesirable flow rates and yields . however , by utilizing multiple reaction chambers the flow rates and yields can be more precisely tailored for a variety of situations that may call for particular flow rates and yields . additionally , the use of the dry chemicals would allow for a long self - life allowing the apparatus to be particularly useful in emergency situations . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a tortuous path sand control screen for reducing the velocity of particles traveling therethrough is disclosed . the tortuous path sand control screen comprises a base pipe and a screen wire wrapped therearound having turns which extend along at least a portion of the length of the base pipe forming gaps between adjacent turns . the screen wire has a profile that reduces the velocity of the particles traveling through the gaps , thereby minimizing erosion of the tortuous path sand control screen . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a system for controlling key access using a phone and internet - connected key box device . the key box device comprises a sim card programmed with a unique phone number associated with the key box . calling the phone number using any phone will provide access to the key box . a cloud computing software application then interfaces with operations programmed into a circuit board . a user then unlocks a key chamber by calling the number at a scheduled time . the key box device owner monitors and controls access to the box and its key chamber via the software application . | 6Physics
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a restraining apparatus for securing a position of a side impact beam having u - shaped or trapezoidal cross section and formed with at least partially flattened ends , for execution of a subsequent , includes two support blocks for supporting the ends . associated to the support blocks are two vertical clamping units , wherein the support blocks and the clamping units are placed into one - to - one correspondence . the restraining apparatus further includes a stop member for abutment by one of the ends , and two transverse clamping units intended for clamping length sections of the side impact beam between the beam ends . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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boiler operations are fine tuned to minimize thermodynamic losses and pressure losses across throttle valves at the output of a boiler . whenever the boiler is operating outside of desired operating levels , the first action considered is to reduce spray flows into steam supplied into a reheater or superheater outputting steam at too low of a temperature . the second consideration is to reduce the use of auxiliary electrical power , such as fans supplying tempering air to the primary air used to carry fuel to the burners . the next consideration is selective soot blowing and damper adjustments to redistribute heat in combustion product exhaust gas in the boiler . then , if possible , the quantity of flue as recycled is adjusted to modify the gas temperature and the heat transferred in the radiant sections and the convective sections of the boiler . finally , when possible the burners are tilted or biased to move a combustion region of the fuel up or down in the furnace section of the boiler . burner vanes are set affecting fuel - air mixing and pulverizers are adjusted modifying fuel particle size to alter both the size and position of the combustion region in the boiler . an expert system may be used to provide diagnostics and advisories to a human operator of the boiler who can then more efficiently operate the boiler . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a multilayer piezoelectric generator is disclosed comprising a round , rectangular or other shaped box having a cover . in the box are top and bottom electrodes and a plurality of electricity generating layers . each layer comprises a plurality of piezoelectric rods held in place by a matrix layer that fits snugly in the box and configured to accept shear strains developed in the rods when pressure is applied to the cover . the layers are separated by central electrode layers . the structure is configures such that pressure is evenly spreads among all the rods and causes the rods to make contacts with the electrodes . rods in adjacent layers are oppositely poled , and the electrodes are configured and wired such that all the rods are connected parallel such that their generated charge is summed . adaptation of the generator to its application is done by changing the number and thickness of the layers . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a support sock is provided that stabilizes the ankle without the use of bulky bandages or specialized orthotic type shoes . the sock has elastic material around the ankle area extending down to the arch where the arch and instep are securely bound . the binding of these areas with elastic material restricts the foot of the user while not prohibiting movement . the sock can be worn with or without shoe gear . | 0Human Necessities
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a computer implemented method detects intrusions using a computer by analysing network traffic . the method includes a semi - supervised learning module connected to a network node . the learning module uses labeled and unlabeled data to train a semi - supervised machine learning sensor . the method records events that include a feature set made up of unauthorized intrusions and benign computer requests . the method identifies at least some of the benign computer requests that occur during the recording of the events while treating the remainder of the data as unlabeled . the method trains the semi - supervised learning module at the network node in - situ , such that the semi - supervised learning modules may identify malicious traffic without relying on specific rules , signatures , or anomaly detection . | 6Physics
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provided is a method of variably establishing storage areas of a flash memory according to the status of a system in a computer having flash memory in which booting data and execution data are stored . the computer includes : a flash memory including a storage area that is divided into a boot area for storing booting data and a cache area for storing execution data , and supplementing a reading speed of a main storage device ; a flash controller designating a location to which the data stored in the flash memory is written ; and a main controller calculating an area ratio of the flash memory according to the operating status of a pc , controlling the flash controller , and reestablishing the area ratio between the boot area and the cache area . | 6Physics
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a method of making a coating composition includes salting a basic hindered amine light stabilizer with an acidic material and incorporating the salted hindered amine light stabilizer into a coating composition . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a cryogenic slurry comprising a mixture of solid carbon dioxide particles suspended in liquid nitrogen is provided which is useful in extinguishing underground fires . | 0Human Necessities
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a method , system , and computer program product for using a personal communication device as a microphone in a seminar or conference setting . a client is electrically connected to a pa system and one of many hosts can access the pa system by associating with the client . the association can be transferred by the client or the host . tokens can be generated for each transfer and a map can be created and stored . | 7Electricity
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fig . 1 shows the adjustable indicating device that is adapted to be mounted to the plate defining a load compartment . the device has a central housing with two wing structures on each side which support conventional switch means having cantilevered arms . extending through the housing is a movable shaft that is spring biased to a forward extended position and adapted to respond against a load being positioned . the read end of the movable shaft has an adjustable cam means which acts upon the cantilevered arms to cause a switching action upon shifting of the movable shaft by a load . | 6Physics
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a system , apparatus and method for interactively controlling the rate of real - time video playback and audio track playback is disclosed . a preferred embodiment of the apparatus is an interactive exercise video system which utilizes a bicycle , a bicycle wheel speed detector , an interface unit connected to the wheel speed detector and to a conventional game controller connected to a conventional video game cd player , which is in turn connected to a tv . a prerecorded video cd is played in the player in which the display rate of video images is altered via software embedded on the cd such that the speed of the video is changed by the level of activity on the exercise device . the variation of the video frame rate is accomplished by modifying the duration time stamp on each video frame which is used by the player control program so as to change the sequential time at which each frame is called for display by the conventional video player . the variation of video display rate is independent of the pitch of the audio play rate . to maintain synchronization of the audio with the video without changing the pitch of the audio , portions of the audio are looped back , i . e . replayed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a wide - band fiber - optic tunable filter is provided . dispersive polymers with different dispersion characteristics and side - polished fibers are used to fabricate wide - band tunable band - pass filters , band - rejection filters , short - wavelength - pass filters or long - wavelength - pass filters . this kind of wide - band fiber - optic tunable fiber filters is able to be used in the applications of fiber - to - the - home system networks . it is also able to be used in the applications of sensitive temperature sensors , high - resolution fiber refractometers , gain - flattened filters , fiber modal filters and fiber mode - field expanders / condensers . | 6Physics
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