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a socket connector includes a socket base , a socket cover slidable mounted on the socket base , a base plate received in a recessed area defined in the socket base , and an eccentric cam member rotatable engaging with the socket cover , the socket base and the base plate so as to actuate the socket cover to move with respective to the socket base between an open position and a closed position . keying means is provided between the base plate and the recessed area so as to prevent the base plate from mismating with the socket base . | 7Electricity
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crushed and de - fatted oilseed is extracted with water at neutral , mildly basic or mildly acidic ph ; and is filtered . the filter media allows passage of small fragments of solid cell meat into the filtrate . the filtrate is treated with a base to increase ph to over ph 9 , and solids are separated out . protein is separated from other constituents of the liquid and concentrated , for example by heat - induced or isoelectric precipitation and / or ultrafiltration . the remaining liquid is rich in sugars . the process results in one or more protein products suited for human or animal food ingredients or for production of cosmetics , a sugar rich product suitable for fermentation or use as a feed ingredient , and a fiber - protein animal feed ingredient . | 0Human Necessities
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a three - dimensional printing materials system and method can produce both appearance models and small numbers of functional parts in an office environment . the method can include building cross - sectional portions of a three - dimensional article , and assembling the individual cross - sectional areas in a layer - wise fashion to form a final article . the individual cross - sectional areas can be built by using an ink - jet printhead to deliver an aqueous solvent or binder to an adhesive particulate mixture , causing the particles of the mixture to adhere together , and to previous cross - sectional areas . the binder can include at least one of nonaqueous organic monomeric compound , anionically ionizable polymer , cationic polymer , polymer , waterborne colloid , or inorganic solute . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a control for an electric water heater detects a condition of a heating element when the heating element is not being energized . a switching module is operable to interrupt power to the heating element , which de - energizes the heating element . a detector module detects the condition of the heating element when the heating element is de - energized . the detector module senses current flowing through the heating element and generates a detection signal that is indicative of the current . | 7Electricity
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a microscope stage capable of always heating the entire culture vessel even when the culture vessel is moved in two - dimensional directions , and allowing an object lens and a condenser even in a high - power microscope to approach an object of observation such as a cell until they come into focus . a heating unit faces a well plate on a drive base even when the drive base is driven to any position in two - dimensional directions . therefore , all the cells a in the small compartments of the well plate are always heated . since the microscope stage is constituted such that a lower - side base houses an upper - side base and a fixed base in recessed portions , its thickness is considerably small . accordingly , an object lens and a condenser can approach close to the cells a . therefore , it is possible for high - power object lens and condenser to focus on the cells a . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a drinking cup that has a removable lid with three different types of drink delivery novelties . the first is a rotary drive dispenser . in which fluid is drawn up in a straw . at the top of the straw is a rotary arm , which is free to rotate . as the fluid is brought up through the straw , it is forced out of holes formed in the rotary arm causing the arm spins around the straw . as it rotates , the fluid is dispensed into a sump where a drinking straw is used to remove it . in the second design , fluid rises up through the straw where it exits the straw like a fountain spray . in the third design , a tall tube extends up from the lid . a ball sits in the tube . as the fluid is brought up , the ball is propelled upward inside the tube . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a quick attach rotary mower blade system includes a blade holder secured to a mower spindle with a shoulder bolt , a pair of upwardly extending protrusions on the blade holder , and a spring biased plunger extending downwardly from the blade holder . a rotary mower blade has a center hole that slides over the shoulder bolt , compresses the spring biased plunger , and rotates over the protrusions to an engaged position . | 0Human Necessities
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the present disclosure relates to drug eluting devices , and their uses . the drug eluting devices can allow for perfusion during deployment . the coatings the may contain bioactive materials which elute once deployed in a patient and can have anti - proliferative , anti - inflammation , or anti - thrombotic effects . sol gel technology can be used to coat the devices . | 0Human Necessities
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method for compensating for image faults in a digital image recording which has been created by an x - ray system consisting of a radiographic source , an anti - scatter grid and a digital x - ray detector such as an image amplifier or a solid - state image detector , said image faults resulting from decentering , defocusing or defects in the anti - scatter grid or by the heel effect and causing an intensity reduction of the primary radiation falling on the x - ray detector , characterized in that the actual reduction in intensity is measured through the anti - scatter grid and correction parameters are determined based on the measured values recorded which are then used to correct the x - ray image recording . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus and method for improving the operation of sewer systems includes a first sewer pipe connected to a source of other water and a second smaller diameter sewer pipe passing through the first sewer pipe and connected to sources of sanitary effluent . the second sewer pipe can be attached to the interior surfaces of the first sewer line by a curable adhesive material using a removable inflatable bladder to hold the second sewer pipe in position until the adhesive has cured sufficiently . as an alternative , positioning walls or arms , integral with the second pipe , form positioning spaces filled with a slurry material to hold the second sewer pipe in position . the slurry will harden in place to form an integral unit with the second pipe and the positioning walls or arms . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a battery pack burn - in test system comprising first and second interconnection circuits for electrically interconnecting a first and a second battery pack respectively to the system ; a data communication bus for coupling to respective battery management integrated circuits of the first and second battery packs ; and a system management unit coupled to the data communication bus . the system management unit may control a charging of the first battery pack during a burn - in test from a discharging of the second battery pack . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to a method , in a base station of a mtc based communication system , of configuring bandwidth for a mtc user equipment , wherein bandwidth of the mtc user equipment is smaller than system bandwidth for mtc , the method comprising the steps of : receiving a first message from the mtc user equipment , the first message indicating an offset of bandwidth selected by the mtc user equipment according to a predetermined selection policy relative to the system bandwidth , wherein the selected bandwidth covers center frequency band of the system bandwidth ; determining the bandwidth selected by the mtc user equipment according to the first message . according to the invention , the system bandwidth for mtc and the bandwidth of the mtc user equipments can be asymmetrically increased , while extending the capacity of mtc by allocating wider bandwidth . the cost for the user equipments in a mtc based communication system could be saved by reserving the bandwidth of the mtc user equipments or by reducing the increment of the bandwidth of the mtc user equipments while increasing the system bandwidth for mtc . | 7Electricity
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a zirconium - doped aluminum powder metal and a method of making this powder metal are disclosed . the method of making includes forming an aluminum — zirconium melt in which a zirconium content of the aluminum — zirconium melt is less than 2 . 0 percent by weight . the aluminum — zirconium melt then powderized to form a zirconium - doped aluminum powder metal . the powderization may occur by , for example , air atomization . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus and method to manage data flow dependencies so that a processor can complete instructions and write associated data to architected logical registers out of the program order . this increases the commission bandwidth of the processor allowing greater processor throughput , by allowing instructions to pass the completion stage prior to having produced data . | 6Physics
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a peripheral device comprises a first entity and a second entity . in operation , the first / second entities are configured to respectively : receive a first / second entity - related message from at least one other device to indicate the availability of the at least one other device for attachment , send , to the at least one other device , a first / second entity - related message indicating the availability for communication with the at least one other device , receive , from the at least one other device , a first / second entity - related signal including a first / second entity - related peripheral device identifier , send a first / second entity - related response to the at least one other device , receive , from the at least one other device , a first / second entity - related device response , and send , to the at least one other device , a first / second entity - related second peripheral response including the first / second entity - related peripheral device identifier . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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mulching pellets made from fmely divided paper and wood , a clay binder , a highly water absorbent natural polymer , and a surfactant . the pellets absorb at least four times their weight in water . the pellets substantially reduce water run - off and soil erosion as compared to other mulch pellets . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a roadside barrier which has underlying concrete support blocks , a mesh fence , optionally including overlying transparent sheet material , which is erected on the blocks , and a deterrent , sloping mesh - material , surface , which hinders human access , at a base of the fence on the support blocks . | 4Fixed Constructions
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two side - by - side tracks form a closed loop having a curve at each end ; the tracks support vehicles each of which moves around the closed loop as a result of impulses supplied to it by an improved vehicle - propulsion device located entirely within one of the curves for manual actuation by a child - user , and characterized by a novel propulsion arm which tilts upwards into its operating position about a fulcrum in response to an actuating force transmitted by a flexible tape which also causes said arm to rotate horizontally about a shaft . | 0Human Necessities
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a carrier and motivator of passive fishing baits , having a convenient attachment means and attached or remote fish hooking means . | 0Human Necessities
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semiconductor device testers are provided which measure skew between two or more output pins of a semiconductor device independent of a strobe timing input . more particularly , a skew signal is generated by a comparator circuit that changes state when the respective outputs transition state , for example , from matching to differing states . in a two output pin embodiment , for instance , when one of the output pin changes state before the other and both initially are in the same state , a flip flop is set at the time when the data on the output pins first differs , i . e . when the first output pin transitions to a new state . the flip flop is then reset when the second output pin subsequently transitions to the new state and again matches the first output pin . the resulting duration of the output of the flip flop thereby corresponds to the time of skew of the output pins regardless of the initial state of the pins . | 6Physics
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an optical demultiplexer includes an electrooptic modulator which modulates a beam of light in response to frequency - multiplexed radio - frequency information signals , to produce diverging beamlets of light . the diverging beamlets are separated by a spatial separator arrangement , and each beamlet , including the information of its rf carrier , is coupled to a separate optical detector . the detector can extract amplitude modulation from the signal . in order to reconstruct the rf signal as well as the amplitude modulator , an optical &# 34 ; local oscillator &# 34 ; signal is coupled to each detector together with its information signal . signal loss due to vibration or misalignment is avoided , and heterodyne mixing efficiency is maximized in an embodiment of the invention , by propagating the olo and information signals through a single - mode optical fiber to the detector . in a particular embodiment of the invention , the olo signal is applied to a first fiber , the information signal is applied to a second fiber , and the first and second fibers are coupled together by a fiber - optic coupler . in another embodiment of the invention , the olo signal results from generating an rf l . o . signal , and combining the rf l . o . local signal with the information signals before application to the electrooptic modulator , to generate an olo beamlet which is subject to the same vibration and misalignment as the signal beamlets . | 7Electricity
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an improved projection system that includes a conformal grating electromechanical system device for forming an image on a medium , and also including : a light source providing illumination ; a linear array of conformal gems devices receiving the illumination ; an obstructing element for blocking a zeroth order reflected light beam from reaching the medium ; a cross - order filter placed substantially near a fourier plane of a lens system for blocking a plurality of diffracted cross - order light beams from reaching the medium ; a scanning element for moving non - obstructed diffracted light beams relative to the medium ; and a controller for providing a data stream to the linear array of conformal gems devices . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to stable liquid pharmaceutical compositions of curcumin or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts or its derivatives with higher curcumin concentration and improved bioavailability without the use of buffer and / or molecular aggregation inhibitor . in accordance with present invention the curcumin is in the solubilized form to make a stable liquid pharmaceutical composition . | 0Human Necessities
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a compact no moving part refrigeration unit powered with a flame driven generator is contained along with a propane cylinder and necessary controls in a cylindrical upright unit with an expanded base ; the unit is sized to make four to eight pounds of ice in about a four hour period . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention relates to a method and to associated radio access networks and network elements for assigning values of service attributes to transmissions between a user equipment and a radio access network . in order to allow for an improved assignment of values of service attributes , it is proposed that , upon request of such a transmission by a user equipment of a subscriber registered with some radio access network the method comprises determining values of service attributes that are to be used for the transmission requested by said user equipment based on at least one value of at least one service attribute defined by a stored subscriber specific service profile , and based on at least one stored common value of at least one service attribute . | 7Electricity
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a spaced series of generally c - shaped wear members , representatively excavating tooth adapters , are positioned on a front edge portion of a lip structure on , for example , an excavating bucket , by placing the lip edge portion between rearwardly extending top and bottom leg portions of each wear member . spring - loaded , low profile attachment structures are mounted within top leg recesses of the wear members prior to the installation of the wear members on the lip structure . after the wear members are in place on the lip structure , the internally disposed attachment structures are secured to the lip structure at open rear ends of the top wear member legs in a manner causing the internal attachment structures to resiliently bias their associated wear members in rearward self - tightening directions relative to the lip structure . protective shrouds are then connected to the open rear ends of the top wear member legs to conceal and protect their internally carried attachment structures . the wear members disposed at opposite lower corners of the bucket overlap bottom and inner and outer side portions of corner structural sections of the bucket to shield them from operational abrasion . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a sphygmomanometer includes a base block and a cuff block having a cuff for restricting flow of blood , the cuff block being connected to the base block in such a manner that an angle of the cuff block with respect to a horizontal plane is variable within an angular range . the sphygmomanometer further includes a spring biasing unit for returning the cuff block to a position at a predetermined angle within the variable angular range of the cuff block when the cuff block is not used . | 0Human Necessities
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remarkable suppression of the formation of pollutants : no x , co and uhc , in the flameless combustion of gaseous fuel with excess air is achieved by passing the fuel and air through a porous surface combustor directly into an adiabatic zone , and by controlling the amount of excess air to be greater than about 50 % but not greater than about 150 % in excess of the stoichiometric requirement . the furnace with the adiabatic zone for the suppression of pollutants will preferably have a refractory body as part of the adiabatic zone . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system and method for composing a stream servicing environment which considers all stakeholders includes identifying service component requirements needed for processing a data stream , and determining available service elements for processing the stream . feasible service environments are constructed based upon the available service elements and the service component requirements . efficiency measures are computed for each feasible service environment considering all stakeholders . a best service environment is determined based upon the efficiency measures . | 6Physics
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the present invention firmly fastens a cover and a base of an electrical connector . the fastening is done with a precise three - dimensional positioning . the process for a mold opening of the connector is simplified and no slider is in need . | 7Electricity
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a system is provided for initiating a blasting cap wherein pulsating light energy is converted to electrical energy . an optical coupler couples the source of energy to a remote firing arrangement to transfer the generated pulsating light energy to the firing arrangement . an electrical connection connects the firing arrangement to an ignition resistor in a detonator . thus , the generated light energy is converted to electrical energy and is transferred to the ignition resistor , the transferred electrical energy being the firing energy for the ignition resistor . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for manufacturing a synthesized silica glass optical member , the method comprising : providing a porous silica glass body ; heating the porous silica glass body in an atmosphere containing hydrogen or oxygen , and sintering the porous silica glass body in an atmosphere containing fluorine compound . furthermore , a synthesized silica glass optical member manufactured by the method . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and device for receiving a broadcast / multicast service as discussed . according to an embodiment , the invention provides a method of receiving a broadcast / multicast service by a terminal , the method comprising : receiving a service guide from a network including a broadcast / multicast server , the service guide being used by a user to select specific contents related to a broadcast / multicast service ; transmitting information on the contents selected by the user , to the network ; transmitting a content request to the network ; and receiving contents from the network in response to the content request , wherein the received contents were further selected , among the contents selected by the user , by the broadcast / multicast server that performed an exact location tracking of the terminal to enable location based filtering of services corresponding to the contents selected by the user . | 7Electricity
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an ionomer and a process for forming the ionomer such that the ionomer has low equivalent weight ; below 950 , preferably between 625 and 850 , and most preferably between about 700 and about 800 ; and high conductivity , . in an alternative embodiment , the ionomer has low equivalent weight ; below 950 , preferably between 625 and 850 , and most preferably between about 700 and about 800 ; and acceptably low hydration , . these ionomers are adapted to be processed into thin films that have acceptable physical stability . they are thus extremely well - suited for low humidity or high temperature fuel cell applications . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a fluid cooled roof assembly for an electric arc furnace comprised of at least three circular sector shaped panels having coolant passages and an outer ring member supporting a plurality of connected arcuate ring sectors which extend upwardly away from the interior of the furnace giving added height thereto , and on which the assembled panels are supported in a flat disposition . the circular sector panels , when assembled , are designed to provide ports for receiving the electrodes and come together at a point location in the center of the roof forming a full circle which completely covers the furnace . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in lighting fixture such as an exit sign , a light emitting diode lighting device is provided for mating engagement with an electrical socket of the lighting fixture . the light emitting diode lighting device has a plurality of light emitting diodes with a light directing member spaced therefrom for directing light into a desired illumination pattern . the light directing member can be wedge or parabola shaped . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a plasma based soldering method which uses a hydrogen - nitrogen gas mixture to form a plasma , excited to simultaneously clean and heat solder . only a relatively low vacuum of about 125 pascal is required . no heat sources beside the plasma are used to reflow the solder and no flux is necessary . sensitive components can be shielded from plasma ion bombardment and need not be able to withstand the melt temperature of the solder used . the method is suitable for lead - tin solder and can be used to solder polyetherimide baseplates to teflon - glass printed wiring boards at junctions of gold - plated posts and matching gold - plated hole linings . | 7Electricity
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complex , time varying codes are used in an access regulating system that includes three types of synchronized apparatuses . the first apparatus is a central computer , or other suitable means that issues a set of time - dependent code segments to a plurality of the second , linking , type of apparatus . the codes are relayed by the linking apparatus to the third , access granting , apparatus that grants access only if there is a match between the code from the linking apparatus and a code stored in the access granting apparatus .. the time - varying code segments are chosen so that after the expiation of a predetermined interval none of the code segments in the linking apparatus match code segments in the access - granting apparatus . | 6Physics
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water - based mixtures that can be applied to substrates to produce infra - red sensitive layers with hydrophilic surfaces , which may be switched by image - wise exposure in an infrared imaging plate - setter to give oleophilic printing areas , for producing processless offset lithographic printing plates . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a simplified boundary scan test method capable of performing boundary test scanning of semiconductor chips . the test method includes providing valid test data to a first terminal of the semiconductor device and purposely providing invalid test data to a second terminal of the semiconductor device in a predetermined pattern algorithm . preload data is also preloaded onto the semiconductor device . the valid and invalid test data is then captured in the semiconductor device . if the captured data is as expected , it signifies that there is no problem with the boundary scan circuitry on the device . on the other hand if the captured data differs from what is expected , it signifies that there may be a problem with the boundary scan circuitry . | 6Physics
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a master and slave arrangement of processors includes a clock signal synchronization apparatus . the clock signals of two assemblies in micro - synchronous operation are only allowed to exhibit an extremely slight phase difference . a system clock signal is generated by a voltage controlled oscillator , which is fed by phase detectors with a filter at the output of each phase detector . switches are provided between the filter output and the voltage controlled oscillator input . the phase detectors compare the system clock signal and a reference clock signal . a delay is provided at the input of one phase detector . | 7Electricity
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a packaging tube including a body formed from a laminate containing a metal foil and a plastic layer is provided with a strip also formed from a laminate incorporating a metal foil and a plastic film . the metal foil in the strip is thicker than the metal foil in the body laminate . the strip provides dead - fold characteristics . the strip may extend along a joint , such as a butt joint , in the tube body so that the strip covers the joint . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an aircraft with reduced environmental impact includes a turboprop , having two contra - rotating propellers , disposed on the rear portion on the back of the aircraft &# 39 ; s fuselage so that the interaction noise of the propellers is masked , in the forward direction , by the wings and , in the rearward direction , by the aircraft &# 39 ; s horizontal stabilizer . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a cracking catalyst composition co - impregnated with a combination of a rare earth oxide and with either chromium , manganese , cobalt , nickel or platinum group metals . such catalyst compositions , when used in fluidized catalytic cracking processes , result in significant reductions of sulfur content in the coke produced thereby , in turn significantly reducing sulfur oxide emission in the regeneration stack gases . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a tumbler pin lock includes an auxiliary locking mechanism including an auxiliary locking pin to provide enhance locking in addition to the locking provided by the tumbler pins so that the lock remains locked even if the tumblers are picked or bumped into their unlocked positions . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a hot water supply apparatus comprises a thermodynamic circuit having a compressor , a condensor for heat exchange between the thermodynamic fluid in the circuit and a high temperature source . that circuit further includes an evaporator arranged for heat exchange with a non - freezable heat carrying fluid which is circulated in a solar energy collecting circuit . a tank receives a body of water for heat storage . an heat exchanger is arranged in the circuit for circulation of the heat carrying fluid and is physically located above the tank . it may be combined with the evaporator . a pump directs a flow of water from the storage tank to sprinkling means associated with the heat exchanger whereby the apparatus operates as ice manufacturing device under severe cold conditions , when there is insufficient heating energy available from the sun . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed are methods for determining which page attempt to shed . in accordance with these methods , when a page attempt from a first sequence directed to a first access terminal contends with a page attempt from a second sequence directed to a second at for transmission over the air interface of a ran , the ran determines which sequence has been shed to a greater extent . the ran then transmits the page attempt from the sequence that has been shed to a greater extent and sheds the page attempt from the sequence that has been shed to a lesser extent . the methods advantageously help to avoid one sequence of page attempts being disproportionately shed . | 7Electricity
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a hydrofoil sailboard comprising a conventional sailboard , without the usual tail skeg , equipped with two hydrofoils arrayed in a canard configuration , the combined lift of the foils being sufficient to hold the board clear of the water at operational speeds . the main foil , mounted beneath the rear of the board is designed to ride fully submerged and to support the bulk of the weight of the board and sailor . the much smaller canard foil , mounted beneath the front of the board is designed to ride at or near the water surface , and its purpose is control and balance . the main foil is connected to the board by a supporting foil which is provided with ventilation fences . the canard is rigidly connected to the board by a support comprising a rod about which a streamlined fairing is free to swivel . a seal between the fairing and the rod prevents airflow to the canard along the inside of the fairing . the purpose of the swiveling fairing is to eliminate canard ventilation along the outside of the support , to reduce drag , and to enhance steering . the canard is designed to rapidly shed air bubbles that may lodge on it when it is submerged . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system and method for tree - model visualization for detecting an abnormality in an anatomical tree structure are provided . the method comprises : fitting a tree - model to an anatomical tree structure ; converting branches of the tree - model into first two - dimensional branch images ; and arranging the first two - dimensional branch images in a hierarchical order to form a second two - dimensional image . | 6Physics
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a tilting suspension system is adapted for use with a vehicle having three wheels and a frame . the system has two sets of control arms , each set of control arms being pivotally connected to one side of the frame . an upright is pivotally connected to each set of control arms , each upright having a rotatable hub for allowing one of the wheels to be mounted thereto . two rocker arms are pivotally connected to the frame , and a control link is pivotally connected to each of the rocker arms , such that pivoting of one rocker arm causes corresponding pivoting of the other rocker arm . a link member operably connects each rocker arm to a corresponding upright , such that pivoting of each rocker arm causes corresponding movement of the uprights . an actuator is configured to selectively pivot the rocker arms , such that actuation of the actuator pivots the rocker arms , thereby causing the frame to rotate about a generally longitudinal roll center and causing each upright to rotate about a generally longitudinal axis . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a stent includes a matrix of struts . the matrix of struts may be disposed parallel to one another in a non - expanded disposition . a plurality of loops along the longitudinal axis may be formed by the matrix of struts . in one aspect , a plurality of cusps in each loop of the plurality of loops connects adjacent struts , the plurality of cusps including tied cusps and free cusps . the tied cusps of one loop can be connected to the tied cusps of an adjacent loop by a bridge extending therebetween . in one aspect , the adjacent struts connected by a tied cusp have different lengths . in one aspect , at least one free cusp in each loop joins two struts of approximately equal length . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to a light - emitting diode display apparatus used for a display such as a type of standing signboard . the light - emitting diode display is comprised of light - emitting diodes which use a plurality of colors , including blues , reds and greens , arranged in a specific pattern such as a matrix pattern . the display is appropriate for displaying either a moving or a stationary graphical image by powering the leds to combine to produce specific colors . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a lighting unit , in particular a lighting fixture for ceilings and / or walls comprising a coupled housing frame and a functional frame which is pivotally mounted with respect to the housing frame . a closing device is provided between the housing and functional frames and consists of a specially shaped wire spring which interacts with the rest reception area of the functional frame and comprises a spring leg interacting with the functional frame in a predefined pivoting area under a preload effect . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a radio receiver having rf , frequency converter , demodulator and audio stages , in which the frequency converter stage is connected to a local oscillator composed of a phase locked loop . the radio receiver includes a variable frequency divider inserted into the phase locked loop , a memory circuit for variably controlling the frequency dividing ratio of the frequency divider in accordance with a signal to be received , a scanning counter for supplying a read - out control signal to the memory circuit , a clock signal source for generating a clock signal , a counter control circuit for controlling supply and supply - terminating of the clock signal fed to the scanning counter , a level detecting circuit for detecting if a signal supplied to the rf stage has a level higher than a predetermined level , a switching circuit for switching a received channel , and a circuit for cutting off the clock signal fed to the scanning counter when outputs of the switching circuit and level detecting circuit are fed thereto . | 7Electricity
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a system for controlling a lamp comprises a central controller having a waveform converter capable of modulating a control signal at more than one frequency over a two wire power cable . the control signal is capable of modifying a property of the lamp . the central controller also has a load current sensor capable of identifying the configuration of the lamp . the system further comprises a lighting control unit coupled to the lamp . the lighting control unit is powered via the two wire power cable and is capable of demodulating the control signal . | 7Electricity
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an intra - lsi clock distribution circuit which includes a main distribution circuit , a plurality of intra - block clock distribution circuitries , feedback wires provided in association with each of blocks and each connected to one of plural block - based clock signal wires within the associated block and the intra - block distribution circuitry of the associated block for feeding back the intra - block clock signal distributed to a given one of circuit elements connected to the intra - block clock signal wires to the intra - block clock distribution circuitry of that block . the intra - block clock distribution circuitry in each of the blocks responds to the block - destined clock signal supplied to the associated block via one of the block - based clock signal wires connected thereto and the intra - block clock signals fed back via the feedback wires in the associated block to thereby generate a plurality of intra - block clock signals having respective phases which depend on differences in phase between the block - destined clock signal and the fed - back intra - block clock signals . | 7Electricity
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a method for forming metallization in a workpiece includes electrochemically depositing a second metallization layer on the workpiece comprising a nonmetallic substrate having a dielectric layer disposed over a substrate and a continuous first metallization layer disposed on the dielectric layer and having at least one microfeature comprising a recessed structure , wherein the first metallization layer at least partially fills a feature on the workpiece , where the first metallization layer is a cobalt or nickel metal layer , and wherein the second metallization layer is a cobalt or nickel metal layer that is different from the metal of the first metallization layer , electrochemically depositing a copper cap layer after filling the feature , and annealing the workpiece to diffuse the metal of the second metallization layer into the metal of the first metallization layer . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to an apparatus for simultaneously securing both ends of a door with a single locking action . an electric solenoid motor is used to move a first deadbolt into a locked position and an associated locking bar simultaneously moves a second deadbolt at the other end of the door into a locked position . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a microscope system that shifts a plurality of observation locations that are set upon an observation subject in order onto an optical axis of an objective optical system , and for each of the observation locations , performs photography with an image - capturing device of an observation image of the observation subject a plurality of times as time elapses , includes : a drive unit that drives a stage upon which the observation subject is mounted , and the objective optical system , relative to one another two dimensionally in directions orthogonal to the optical axis ; a position detection unit that detects at least one of positions of the stage and the objective optical system ; and a correction unit that , based upon position information detected by the position detection unit , performs trimming correction upon a plurality of photographic images that have been photographed at each observation location as time elapses , so that the plurality of photographic images become images of a same observation region that includes the observation location . | 6Physics
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a system and methods of the present invention advantageously provide efficient mail processing and handling that , as compared to existing procedures , enhances detection within the mail being processed or handled of biological , germ , chemical , or other harmful agents . a system and methods provide additionally a higher level of quality and consistency for processing and handling mail so that concerns over contamination of postal workers and potential mail recipients are reduced . a system and methods further provide enhanced disabling of contaminated mail contents , mail , mail equipment , mail containers , and mail personnel due to exposure or contact with harmful agents associated with mail . | 6Physics
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the present invention is directed to a method for producing amino acids by reacting halogenated carboxylic acid ester with a metal cyanate in the presence of an alcohol and by subsequent acidic saponification of the urethane carbonic acid formed . the method is characterized by the metal cyanate being placed at an elevated temperature in an organic solvent and the other reactants being continuously charged into the mixture over a defined time period . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a process for showcasing goods or services placed in an entertainment production includes the steps of identifying possible placement candidates , negotiating with sources of identified products , maximizing use of featured products in the production , and , after production has been completed , generating an interactive catalog of featured products linked both to the production and to the source . the source of the featured product may be charged a placement fee based at least in part on the prominence of the display in the catalog and / or on the extent to which the catalog is circulated to potential consumers of the featured products and services . the interactive catalog is preferably organized by scenes and / or product categories and contains hyperlinks to sources of the featured products , thus providing the viewer / consumer with the ability to easily discover , locate and purchase any products that have been showcased in a movie or television show using product placement . | 6Physics
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an error handling operation for checking of an array access in program code is modified during compilation thereof . a sequentially arranged null checking operation and array bounds checking operation for the array access are located . the array bounds checking operation has a corresponding error handling operation operable for setting an array bounds error . the located sequentially arranged null checking operation is removed . the corresponding error handling operation for the located sequentially arranged array bounds checking operation is modified to perform the removed null checking operation during execution of the program code . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for use in spinal surgery . in particular , the disclosed system relates to an intervertebral spinal implant assembly sized and dimensioned for the lumbar or cervical spine implantable via an anterior approach . the device includes an implant , bone fasteners , and instruments for delivering the implant and bone screws . | 0Human Necessities
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a terminal crimping device is composed of an elevating crimper for crimping terminals onto the exposed conductors of cables and an anvil positioned opposite said crimper . the crimper is caused to ascend and descend by means of drive means including a servo motor . the controlling of the terminal crimping operation is done by monitoring the height of the crimper at the time of terminal crimping and the load applied to said drive means and comparing a detected load to the height with the preset reference data to determine whether the terminal crimping performance is good or not . thus , a reliable determination whether the terminal crimping performance is good or not is performed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a deck construction including a plurality of supports for anchoring deck construction elements to a building site . the supports include a body having upper and lower portions . the upper portion includes at least one slot for seating a horizontally oriented construction member . the slot includes a center socket portion having four extended corners for seating the bottom end of a vertically oriented construction member . the slot and center socket are defined by connecting wall portions which may be integral to the body or may be of plastic or metal and suitable secured to the body . in some cases , two mutually perpendicular slots are provided . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a rotary input apparatus is disclosed . as the rotary input apparatus comprises a rotatable wheel ; a magnet joined to a surface of the wheel to co - operate with the wheel and magnetized to have alternating n - and s - poles ; an electromagnet part positioned facing the magnet and magnetized to have at least n - or s - pole ; a printed circuit board , to which the electromagnet part is joined , including a driving part which supplies an electrical current to the electromagnet part , and a detection element which receives electrical power from the driving part for operation , is positioned facing the magnet , and which detects the rotation of the magnet ; a control part which receives a signal and controls the operation of the driving part in correspondence with the received signal ; and a base to which the printed circuit board is secured , various types of input may be made through the rotation speed , direction , and angle , etc ., and rotation or vibration may be obtained from electrical external signals , to provide an improved visual service . | 7Electricity
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the decoy system , notably for terrestrial mines or improvised explosive devices , includes : a means of producing heat energy including an air or water boiler , a means of emitting radiation in the infrared spectrum including a chamber that is fed with fluid by the production means , the chamber being provided with internal fins able to promote a build - up of heat energy inside said chamber , at least one detection means for determining the temperature of the chamber or the temperature of the fluid between the production means and the emission means , and a control unit able to control the operation of the heat energy production means at least according to the determined temperature . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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provided proposes a structure of a robot management server and an internal structure of a robot that can interwork with an external server providing functions such as voice recognition , voice synthesis , image recognition , speaker recognition , gesture recognition , etc ., and provide the corresponding functions as basic functions of the robot . through the structure , the same interface , which accesses the internal structure of the robot , can be provided and the robot developer can develop applications handling multi - kinds robots and applications without being limited by the basic functions of the robot , by using the interface . in addition , malfunction and failure , which can occur during the operation of the robot , are checked by diagnosing , such that applications capable of appropriately processing the malfunction and failure can be developed . | 6Physics
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an improved method for preparing a compound having the formula ## str1 ## which is an intermediate in the preparation of dextromethorphan , the improved method comprises the steps of hydrogenating a compound having the formula ## str2 ## in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to obtain a compound having the formula ## str3 ## hydrogenating the product of step in the presence of a hydrogen treated rhodium catalyst to obtain a compound having the formula ## str4 ## reacting the product of step with 4 - methoxyphenylacetic acid to obtain a mixture of compounds comprising ## str5 ## dehydrating the product mixture of step . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for pairing a wireless charging system to a vehicle , includes : determining location coordinates of a target position of a vehicle parking space within a parking lot ; storing the location coordinates of a center of the parking space ; receiving a signal including location coordinates of the vehicle ; and determining a location match using the location coordinates of the center of the parking space and the location coordinates of the vehicle to pair the wireless charging system to the vehicle . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a suspension for magnetic head , for supporting a magnetic head slider on which a magnetic head for recording / reproduction of information on a magnetic recording medium is mounted , wherein one end of the suspension is fixed to a stator portion fixed to the tip end of a load beam of the suspension , a gimbal portion and a rotor portion oscillatably supported by metallic micro - beams formed by bending are provided on the side of the other end of the suspension , and the magnetic head slider is attached to the gimbal portion , whereby the rotor portion and the magnetic head slider attached to the gimbal portion as one body with the rotor portion can be oscillated in parallel to the surface of a magnetic recording disk , independently of the driving of the slider by a coarse actuator . | 6Physics
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a flowmeter system having circuitry defining a path for confining the flow of a fluid medium therethrough , first and second transducers disposed along said flow path for generating and receiving acoustic compression waves in the fluid medium between the transducers , a phase lock loop receiver / transmitter system including a voltage controlled oscillator for adjusting the frequency of the acoustic compression waves to maintain the compression wave length constant , a phase detector for measuring the phase difference of the received acoustic compression waves relative to that transmitted and for producing a sum signal proportional to the sum of the measured phase differences to vary the output of said voltage controlled oscillator , circuitry for producing a difference signal proportional to the difference of the measured phase differences representing the direction and magnitude of the flow of the fluid medium as well as changes in its composition and an active filter in the loop for increasing the loop gain of thesystem . | 6Physics
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a single unit clothing cover and napkin made out of a perforatable and absorbent material that has an adhesive on the some of the edges of the clothing cover that allows for the arms of the clothing cover to attach to each other , or to the clothing of a user when is use . the clothing cover and napkin single unit can be made out of a perforated material that can be stored in tandem and connected with other clothing and napkin units on a roll , such as paper towel , or in packages for single use . the single unit clothing cover and napkin can be made out of a biodegradable and / or recyclable material . | 0Human Necessities
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a number of user interface techniques for virtual instruments implemented using a computer are disclosed . these techniques include providing a multi - sized user interface , separating a user interface into two control regions , providing a pop - out control panel , providing a graphical playlist indicator , inter - relating band controls , controlling button illumination , sliding information onto and off of a display panel , integrating visualizations into an instrument , and providing a pop - out control panel with control buttons . | 6Physics
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a suturing instrument for placing mattress stitches in soft tissue , such as a rotator cuff , includes an elongate shaft with both a stationary jaw and a movable jaw disposed at the distal end thereof . the shaft is coupled to a handle grip at the proximal end , which is configured to manipulate the jaws into open and closed positions . the jaws are configured to allow for a traumatic grasping of soft tissues . the stationary jaw may include a molded tip that holds and positions opposite ends of a single strand of suture material . the serrated upper jaw is configured to grasp and immobilize the tissue to be sutured . hooked needles are movably positioned to pierce the grasped and immobilized tissues , and to engage and retrieve the opposite ends of the single strand of suture material . the handle is released to open the moveable jaw , whereupon the instrument may be withdrawn , trailing the suture , and leaving a mattress stitch in the grasped tissue . | 0Human Necessities
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a sand collection system includes a column of coarse sand within a cylindrical container coaxially mounted to the output end of a furnace conduit through which heated gases containing sublimate will pass . a layer of gas permeable material holds sand in position and an aperture in its center assists in directing gases generally to the center of the sand column . the sand column is spaced away from the furnace a distance such that the temperature differential will cause condensation of the heated gases on the surfaces of the sand particles . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a disintegrative member , such as a salt core , is provided with a vent opening extending through its thickness from an outer surface to an inner surface in order to allow gases to pass radially inwardly through the body of the salt core and away from a region proximate the salt core &# 39 ; s outer surface . the escape of these gases through the vent opening decreases the likelihood that porosity will be formed as a result of those gases being trapped in a region proximate the outer surface of the salt core because the molten metal solidifies more slowly in this area because of the thermal insulative qualities of the disintegrative member . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention provides a realistic 3 - dimensional graphical representation of a publication on a display means such as a computer monitor or virtual reality goggles in which the publication includes a smooth fluid page - turn . the user interface to provide the publication on the display allows a user to request a subsequent page and produce a sequence of animated frames of the publication with the page progressively turned and recalculates the rotation of the page with respect to the publication and the orientation of the publication with respect to the user for each frame . in this manner the user can move around the publication in 3d space while the page is turning and still obtain an accurate view of the publication from each new angle assumed by the user . | 6Physics
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louvered plastic film can be more easily handled and installed by coating at least one surface with a solvent - free monomer composition and exposing the coating to ultraviolet radiation to polymerize the composition to an adhesive state , preferably a pressure - sensitive adhesive state . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for generalizing design attributes in a design capture environment comprising the steps of defining a procedure for adding one or more auxiliary configurators to a tool or suite of tools , linking the auxiliary configurators to predetermined object points in an abstracted design and defining a procedure for the tool or suite of tools to reference the one or more auxiliary configurators , wherein the auxiliary configurators are neither referenced by a core nor built into the tool or suite of tools . | 6Physics
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a display device and method of operating the display device . the display device comprising a support substrate , a plurality of light emitting resonators placed in a matrix on the support substrate forming a plurality of rows and columns of the light emitting resonators , a plurality of light waveguides positioned on the substrate such that each of the light emitting resonators is associated with an electro - coupling region with respect to one of the plurality of light waveguides , a deflection mechanism for causing relative movement between a portion of at least one of the plurality of light waveguides and the associated light emitting resonator so as to control when the light emitting resonator is in the electro - coupling region , and a light source associated with each of the plurality of light waveguides for transmitting a light along the plurality of light waveguides for selectively activating each of the light emitting resonators when positioned within the electro - coupling region . | 6Physics
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a method is provided for washing , drying , applying a curable coating , and effecting the cure of such coating on a variety of substrates , such as metal , for example steel , plastic and wood . a particularly effective drying procedure based on the generation of a dehumidified and filtered air stream directed substantially parallel to the wet substrate allows for a significant decrease in drying time while maintaining coating effectiveness . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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1 , 9 - dihydroxyoctahydrobenzoquinolines , 1 - hydroxyhexahydrobenzo - quinoline - 9 - ones , and 1 - hydroxy - tetrahydrobenzoquinolines useful as cns agents , especially as analgesics and tranquilizers , as hypotensives , as agents for the treatment of glaucoma and as diuretics ; intermediates therefor and derivatives thereof having the formulae ## str1 ## wherein r is hydroxy , alkanoyloxy having from one to five carbon atoms and hydroxymethyl ; r 1 is hydrogen , benzyl , benzoyl , alkanoyl having from one to five carbon atoms or -- co -- p -- nr 2 r 3 wherein p is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4 ; each of r 2 and r 3 when taken individually is hydrogen or alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms ; r 2 and r 3 when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5 - to 6 - membered heterocyclic ring ; r 4 is hydrogen , alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and -- z -- c 6 h 5 wherein z is an integer from 1 to 4 ; r 5 is hydrogen , methyl or ethyl ; r 6 is hydrogen , -- y - carbalkoxy having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkoxy group wherein y is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4 ; carbobenzyloxy , formyl , alkanoyl having from two to five carbon atoms , alkyl having from one to six carbon atoms ; -- x -- c 6 h 5 wherein x is an integer from 1 to 4 ; and -- co x - 1 -- c 6 h 5 ; r 0 is oxo , methylene or alkylenedioxy having from two to four carbon atoms ; r &# 39 ; is r or r 0 ; z is alkylene having from one to nine carbon atoms ; -- m -- x -- n -- wherein each of and is alkylene having from one to nine carbon atoms , with the proviso that the summation of carbon atoms in plus is not greater than 9 ; each of m and n is 0 or 1 ; x is 0 , s , so or so 2 ; and w is hydrogen , methyl , ## str2 ## wherein w 1 is hydrogen , chloro or fluoro ; pyridyl , piperidyl , cycloalkyl having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms , or monosubstituted cycloalkyl wherein the substituent is ## str3 ## wherein w 2 is hydrogen , chloro or fluoro ; and pharmaceutically - acceptable acid addition salts of compounds of formulae i , ii and iv and the ketals of compounds of formulae ii , iii and iv wherein the ketal moiety has from two to four carbon atoms . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an image information reading apparatus , wherein another comparator having a deep slice level is provided apart from a usual comparator having an ordinary slice level , and determination is made continuously as to whether a white portion of a small area is included in the black background being scanned and either of the said two comparators is enabled as a function of the determination , whereby a clear reproduced image is obtained with ease . | 6Physics
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a system and method for delivering content over the internet from a content source to a destination is disclosed which includes the use of an overlay network , built on an underlying ip network . additionally , error correction capability is added to the overlay network to allow the destination to reconstitute packets lost during the transmission over the internet . in one embodiment , an overlay network is created using a plurality of overlay nodes , which may be geographically distributed . each respective content source or destination is also a part of the overlay network . overhead , capable of providing error correction capability , is added to the content flow as it enters the overlay network . as the content flow leaves the overlay network , this overhead is removed from the content flow . in the case of transmission errors across the overlay network , the overhead information is used to reconstitute lost or corrupted packets . | 7Electricity
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a rotary seal assembly for a rotary support table for use in drilling systems and the like to provide pressurized fluid to a rotary slip assembly disposed within the rotary support table is provided . the rotary seal assembly is designed to be coupled to an existing rotary support table which is used to rotate a drill string , and includes a powered slip that is powered into an engaged position to securely engage a pipe segment , for example , a casing segment . the rotary seal assembly generally comprises a ribbon of expandable material having an outer surface in fluid communication with a source of pressurized fluid , and an inner surface cooperative with a rotary housing , the rotary seal having a plurality of openings capable of communicating fluid between said outer and inner surfaces , wherein the outer seal surface has a surface area greater than the inner surface such that when the pressurized fluid is conducted to the outer surface of the seal a differential pressure between the outer and inner surfaces is created such that the inner surface of the seal is expanded to engage the rotary housing and form an annular fluid duct providing fluid communication between the pressurized fluid source and the rotary housing . a method of operating a rotary table and powered slip assembly utilizing the rotary slip assembly of the current invention is also provided . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a portable subsystem carried by the inspector includes an identification scanner , an emissions sensor and a portable data collector . an inspector identifies the release point by use of a portable scanner and then tests the release point for leaks . the portable data collector stores the identification along with the emissions test data . at periodic intervals the portable data collector is connected to a main computer and the stored data is uploaded . the main computer analyzes the uploaded data for a pass or fail of the release point of the emissions test and issues the appropriate comparison results . additionally , the severity of the leak is determined and remedial action is specified . this remedial action includes issuance of a repair report and updating the repair schedule , updating the inspection schedule for reinspection after repairs are completed and updating the inspection history . the computer maintains data sufficient to generate reports tailored to the requirements of government agencies . | 6Physics
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incoming data at a high - speed serial receiver is digitized and then digital signal processing techniques may be used to perform digital equalization . such digital techniques may be used to correct various data anomalies . in particular , in a multi - channel system , where crosstalk may be of concern , knowledge of the characteristics of the other channels , or even the data on those channels , may allow crosstalk to be subtracted out . knowledge of data channel geometries , particularly in the context of backplane transmissions , may allow echoes and reflections caused by connectors to be subtracted out . as data rates increase , fractional rate processing can be employed . for example , the analog - to - digital conversion can be performed at half - rate and then two dsps can be used in parallel to maintain throughput at the higher initial clock rate . at even higher rates , quadrature techniques can allow analog - to - digital conversion at quarter - rate , with four dsps used in parallel . | 7Electricity
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an embodiment of a communication system is provided , in which a high frequency oscillator generates a first high frequency signal upon receipt of no disable signal . the first high frequency signal is commonly shared by at least two modules . each module coupled to the high frequency oscillator operates in either busy or idle mode , wherein the module operates at the first high frequency signal when in busy mode , and asserts a request signal when in idle mode . a disablement unit , coupled to the first and second modules , asserts the disable signal to the high frequency oscillator when all of the request signals are asserted , thereby forcing the high frequency oscillator to cease the generation of the first high frequency signal . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a magnetic head including a first induction conductor coupled to a second conductor which is coupled into a closed magnetic circuit having a magnetic flux induction coil supplied with a pulsed or alternating current . instead of a coil , therefore , only the first induction conductor is magnetically coupled with the head . the magnetic head allows for implementation of high density heads with matrix control and can be used in magnetic recording / reading applications . | 6Physics
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a mobile terminal includes an apparatus for reallocating memory . the apparatus is configured to determine whether an available memory capacity is less than a threshold value . the apparatus further generates a memory reallocation scenario based on a terminal usage history for each application if the available memory capacity is less than the threshold value . | 6Physics
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methods and systems for cleaning , coating and sealing leaks in existing pipes , in a single operation . a piping system can be cleaned in one pass by dry particulates forced and pulled by air throughout the piping system by a generator and a vacuum . pipes can be protected from water corrosion , erosion and electrolysis , extending the life of pipes such as copper , steel , lead , brass , cast iron piping and composite materials . coatings can be applied to pipes having diameters up to approximately 6 ″. leak sealants of at least approximately 4 mils thick can cover insides of pipes , and can include novel mixtures of fillers and epoxy materials , and viscosity levels . a positive pressure can be maintained within the pipes during applications . piping systems can be returned to service within approximately 96 hours . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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strategic modifications in traffic shaping , load balancing or the like are associated with the managing of aspects or characteristics of the transfer of data communications in a network environment . the present system is directed to changing the way humans interact with data communications technologies ; and circumstantially to effecting modifications in those automated portions of data communications systems which are sensitive to response time metrics . this changing is accomplished through the introduction of selective increasing of delay in response time which serves to pedagogically discourage human users of data communications systems from economically disadvantageous interactions . | 7Electricity
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bradykinin b 1 - receptor antagonists of formula are disclosed . the compounds are useful for treating diseases associated with inappropriate bradykinin receptor activity , such as diabetic vasculopathy , inflammation , pain , hyperalgesia , asthma , rhinitis , septic shock , atherosclerosis and multiple sclerosis . pyrimidines , triazines , and anilines in which q is imidazolyl or pyrrolyl are particularly preferred . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus and method for a dc - dc charge pump voltage converter - regulator circuit includes a control circuit , a multiplier circuit , and a feedback circuit . the feedback circuit includes a load circuit , a comparator circuit , and a voltage reference circuit . the multiplier circuit produces an output signal by multiplying a supply signal according to a multiplication factor . the output signal is communicated to the load circuit . the output signal is measured producing a sense signal . the voltage reference circuit produces a reference voltage . the control circuit regulates the output signal according the result of a comparison between the sense signal and the reference voltage . in one embodiment , the multiplication factor is adjusted to compensate for a change in the supply signal . the multiplication factor may be increased to compensate for a decrease in the supply signal . | 7Electricity
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a method and system for enhancing the accuracy of rfid tag reading is disclosed . an imaging device is used to facilitate aiming of the rfid tag in a manner that mitigates the likelihood of inadvertently reading a nearby rfid tag instead of the desired tag . in this manner , the utility of the rfid reader is substantially enhanced . | 6Physics
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a hybrid memory device combines a ferromagnetic layer and a hall effect device . the ferromagnetic layer is magnetically coupled to a portion of a hall plate , and when such plate is appropriately biased , a hall effect signal can be generated whose value is directly related to the magnetization state of the ferromagnetic layer . the magnetization state of the ferromagnetic layer can be set to correspond to different values of a data item to be stored in the hybrid memory device . the magnetization state is non - volatile , and a write circuit can be coupled to the ferromagnetic layer to reset or change the magnetization state to a different value . the memory device can also be fabricated to include an associated transistor that functions as an isolation element to reduce cross - talk and as a selector for the output of the device when such is used in a memory array . this latter arrangement also permits a bias supply to be applied to each cell in the array , increasing the output signal level , and the signal to noise ratio . a high resistance element such as a resistor or diode can also be used as the isolation element depending on the particular application . in a preferred embodiment , the hybrid memory device and associated selector are combined and integrally fabricated using conventional semiconductor processing techniques to increase the integration density of memory arrays using such devices . | 6Physics
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a tunable filter reduces the total number of filters used in tdd communication circuitry . the communication circuitry may include a tunable filter and a first switch associated with the tunable filter . the tunable filter may include a tuning component and a filtering component . the tuning component may be located with the first switch on a first die . the filtering component may be located in a laminate underneath the first switch . power amplifiers for amplifying transmission signals may be located on a second die , and the second die may be located on the laminate . | 7Electricity
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a switching regulator includes an inductive element to provide a first voltage across the element and at least one switch to energize and de - energize the inductive element to produce an output voltage . a controller of the regulator constructs an indication of a current from the first voltage and operates the switch to regulate the output voltage in response to the indication . | 7Electricity
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