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a tape player is provided comprising at least two grooves provided in the side plate of a chassis , and a guide member provided on the side of a cartridge holder for insertion thereof into the grooves . each of the grooves includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion contiguous to the leading edge thereof . according to such an arrangement , the cartridge inserted in the holder is permitted to advance in a horizontal state in the chassis and move in a vertical direction at the front end of the horizontal portion . the point of turning of the cartridge holder is placed in the interior of a cartridge so that the holder is moved to a horizontal state without increasing the amount of movement thereof . | 6Physics
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the present invention includes capacitive film thickness measurement devices and measurement systems . the invention also includes machines or instruments using those aspects of the invention . the present invention additionally includes methods and procedures using those devices of the present invention . the present invention discloses a capacitance measurement device and technique useful in determining lubricant film thickness on substrates such as magnetic thin - film rigid disks . using the present invention , variations in lubricant thickness on the angstrom scale or less may be measured quickly and nondestructively . | 6Physics
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an improved method for reclaiming waste printing ink is provided wherein waste offset ink is diluted and , thereafter , free water and waste fibrous material is separated through specific gravity differential . a centrifugal method is provided to facilitate separation and to produce an easily disposable waste cake . a heating step is also provided to minimize the quantity of dilutant necessary to reduce fluid friction . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a set of dies for embossing or debossing is disclosed . the set has a female die and a male die each which has a steel backing plate . one of the dies is strongly magnetically attracted to a base plate which results in a weak magnetic attraction between the two dies . the weak magnetic attraction enables the set of dies to be substantially automatically self - aligning . furthermore , such a set of dies can be used with a cutting and creasing die to permit embossing or debossing simultaneously with cutting and / or folding during the same run . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a distribution system having plural elements including one or more computation devices holds distributed common data without distinction between master data and duplicate data upon entrance or withdrawal of the elements . coincidence among the common data is obtained by majority rule . in the majority rule , a significance level is defined for each common data , and the significance level is utilized as a weight in majority rule for coincidence among the common data . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a hydraulic power system is used in a river , ocean or any other body of water having a current . the method is useful for generating useful electric power from flowing water . the flowing water rotates a turbine and a pump that provides hydraulic power to an electric generator for a clean , renewable energy source . the hydraulic power system tethered to the bottom of a body of water and a positive buoyancy mechanism can be integrated or tethered to the pump assembly . the positive buoyancy can support the pump assembly at a predetermined distance above the sea floor . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a pneumatic mail delivery system includes a carrier having first and second open ends and corresponding hinged covers for selectably covering the open ends . the system includes first and second carrier terminals each having front openings selectively covered by hinged doors . the terminals may be positioned at a mail deposit location and a residential location . a pneumatic conduit connects the terminals through which the carrier may be guided therebetween . the conduit is connected to a blower for conveying the carrier . spring - biased buttons attached to respective terminals are electrically connected to the blower for actuating the blower upon detecting a closure of a respective door . a photoelectric light sensor is attached to each terminal and is electrically connected to a light source mounted on the front of each terminal . respective lights are energized when a respective light sensor detects mail in the carrier . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an electrically driven solenoid coupled to a spring - operated valve , regulates pressure in an accumulator by opening when a predefined threshold pressure in a pressure accumulator is exceeded . the solenoid provides an assistive force to a spring - closed valve , reducing the amount of pressure required to open the valve responsive to the amount of current provided to the solenoid . the threshold pressure at which the valve opens is thus determined by the amount of current provided to the solenoid . increasing the current decreases the threshold pressure ; decreasing the current increases the threshold pressure . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a nail appliqué product for delivering nail additives to a fingernail . the appliqué has an adhesive layer that , in use , is in direct contact with a wearer &# 39 ; s fingernail . the adhesive layer contains additives such as vitamins , minerals and / or drugs that are delivered to a fingernail after the appliqué is affixed thereto . the appliqué is flexible and conformable to a fingernail and it continues to deliver additive for an extended period of time . | 0Human Necessities
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a hydraulic control system which is of an open center parallel circuit arrangement for aerial boom devices with two return lines , said system having control valves for upper and lower boom arms , wherein the lower boom control valve overrides the upper boom control valve . the system includes a valve connected to a pump actuating engine and responsive to hydraulic pressure to increase the speed of the fluid pump when the flow or pressure in one return line is reduced due to diversion of fluid within the system into the second return line . the system also includes a normally open relief valve carried by the boom supporting turntable adjacent its pivotal connection to the lower boom and operable to control a winch actuator and to deactivate said winch actuator when the boom is in an unstable position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a computer - implemented method and apparatus includes displaying a plurality of network devices on a display screen , and enabling selection of one of the network devices for configuration . a configuration script for the selected one of the network devices is identified from a plurality of configuration scripts , where each of the configuration scripts is associated with a particular one of the network devices . the identified configuration script is executed to obtain configuration information , identify connection rules associated with the identified configuration script , and produce a configuration file for configuring the network device based on the connection rules and the configuration information . | 7Electricity
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the problem of the lag time in picking and dropping mixed load products during a palletization process is solved by using a tool having i ) a gripping member that can be partially closed in a first fast movement while it is moved by a robot towards a product and then closed onto the product in a second shorter movement and ii ) a product abutting plate that is movable in unison with the tool in opposite direction thereof as the tool is moved by a robot towards and away the mixed load pallet . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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voltage regulators and methods for regulating voltages are disclosed . a switching circuit with an inductor and a plurality of switches may be used to produce a regulated voltage from an unregulated voltage source . a control circuit may be used to monitor the voltages at the input and output of the voltage regulator , and operate the switches in either a buck , boost , or buck - boost mode depending on the relationship between the voltages at the input and output of the voltage regulator . | 7Electricity
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a tool for use with a full rotational freedom , substantially zero friction electrical contact assembly of the type disclosed in u . s . pat . no . 4 , 068 , 909 comprising a notched rod of a diameter less than the normal concentric gap between the conductor rings , for receiving conductor loops in hanging relation thereon , the rod being mounted in a support base which includes a guide means for radially and axially positioning the rod within a preassembly eccentric gap between the normally concentric conductor rings . upon closing the eccentric gap to its normal concentric relation , the loops are captured by the conductor rings and the notched rod is withdrawn . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to surface modification of synthetic resin fiberform materials , notably polyamide and polyester fiberform materials whose surface has been modified by treatment with elemental fluorine , and to the fluorination process . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a dispenser of individual sheets by unwinding from the center of a product in roll form , without a central tube , having a plurality of successive sheets forming a coiled strip , a free end of which projects toward the outside of the roll from the center , of the type including a fixed dispensing nozzle which delimits a passage of frustoconical general shape and which includes a generally vertically oriented cutout to make it easier to introduce the free end of the strip of a roll into the passage , the width of the cutout in the vicinity of the upper orifice of the passage being markedly greater than its width in line with the lower outlet orifice of the nozzle . | 0Human Necessities
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a low cost and an environmentally - friendly synthetic firelog is made by mixing specially processed waxed - cardboard or other wax coated papers of varying proportions with a binder / fuel . the binder / fuel consists of a petroleum wax or a mixture of waxes , the nature and extent of which is suitably modified by in situ admixture with the paraffin wax already present in the waxed - cardboard . sawdust or other wood fillers may also be added . upon thorough incorporation of the materials , the resulting mixture is extruded , molded , compressed , or otherwise formed , such that the resulting mass is sufficiently solid to hold its shape at normal room temperature . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a front glass sheet having a viewing window and conventionally received within a casing of a solid state wristwatch , is made of electrically conductive glass material which manifests conductivity per se , for serving as one of the principal components of a touch sensitive electrode assembly . in one preferred form , the front glass sheet is made of amorphous semiconductor such as chalcogenide glass of resistivity less than several hundred kω cm . | 6Physics
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in general , one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a system that includes a user interface device ; and one or more computers operable to interact with the user interface device and to perform operations including : receiving video data ; applying a one dimensional watermark pattern to each of multiple one dimensional data lines in the video data to create watermarked video data ; receiving the watermarked video data including the multiple one dimensional data lines ; combining the one dimensional data lines to form a one dimensional array of numbers ; analyzing the one dimensional array of numbers to detect the one dimensional watermark pattern previously applied to each of the one dimensional data lines ; and outputting an indication of a match , to trigger further processing with respect to the watermarked video data , when the analyzing indicates the watermark pattern has been detected . | 6Physics
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method for coating a rectifier metal with alkali metal molybdenate / alkali metal silicate or alkali metal tungstenate / alkali metal silicate comprises immersing a rectifier metal and a cathodic metal in an electrolytic solution and imposing voltage potential between the two electrodes . the voltage is first raised to about 240 to about 260 volts during an oxidation stage , and thereafter to about 380 - 420 volts to form the desired coating . unique electrolytic solutions are provided for the electrodeposition method . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an optical scanning system includes a light source to generate a light beam . an oscillatory microelectromechanical system including a mirror deflects the light beam in a predetermined manner . the light source and microelectromechanical system are formed in a silicon substrate . rotational shafts in the microelectromechanical system facilitate oscillatory movement of the mirror . | 6Physics
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the invention pertains to a safety cabinet with an interior that is enclosed by a housing and a housing front side with a work opening that can be closed with a height - adjustable window . the safety cabinet contains an operating unit for controlling device functions which is integrated into the housing . the operating unit comprises at least one rocker button , the button assignment of which changes depending on the operating state of the safety cabinet in such a way that a certain device function can be controlled in the respective operating state by actuating a button of the rocker button . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed are a pulley structure and a damper pulley that prevent corrosion . the pulley structure may include a hub part that is fitted on a crankshaft rotated by power from an engine and rotates with the crankshaft and a pulley part coupled with the hub part to rotate with the hub part and connected with a power transmission member . the hub part may include a pulley contact surface facing the pulley part , and pulley coupling portions formed at the pulley contact surface to secure coupling members . the pulley part may include a hub contact surface facing the pulley contact surface of the hub part , hub coupling portions coupled to the pulley coupling portions by securing the coupling members , and coupling grooves recessed from the hub coupling portions to insert the coupling members . washers made of an insulator may be fitted on the coupling members between the pulley coupling portions and the hub coupling portions . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for processing images acquired in real time through a medical device , said images being loaded into a buffer , comprising the steps of : stopping the loading of the images into the buffer , processing loaded images using an incremental algorithm , displaying successively intermediate results of the processing , resuming the loading and stopping the processing based on an evaluation of said intermediate results . | 6Physics
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a roof mountable kitchen grease exhaust blower is constructed with hinged housing elements which can be raised for easy service access to all parts of the unit . redundant blower drive motors are provided either of which can be easily engaged to the blower wheel in the event of failure of the other . a blower wheel drive belt is equally engageable to either drive motor and changeover from one to the other is easily and quickly made by minimally skilled personnel . the newly engaged drive motor is enabled by a power select switch at the blower control panel . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a system is provided for the automatic drop - off of at least one object on a conveyor belt for the purpose of the transport of the at least one object . the system includes : at least one apparatus for delimiting an area , called a drop - off area , allowing access to the conveyor belt and including at least one point of entry into the drop - off area and at least one point of exit from the drop - off area ; at each point of entry into the drop - off area , at least one first reader , for reading an item of authorization data ; in the drop - off area : at least one second reader , for reading an item of authorization data ; at least one delivery apparatus for delivering a tag , of identification to be affixed to the object to be dropped ; and at least one database which can be accessed by the readers . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a method for automatically teaching parameters to a tray sealer , for example , position values , acceleration values and / or distances . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an anchoring system for cavity walls is disclosed . the system includes a stud - type wall anchor and a wire formative veneer tie . the stud has a driver head , a dual - diameter barrel , and a driven tip . a flange at the juncture of the two barrels houses an interior seal ; and a flange under the driver head , an exterior seal . the smaller diameter barrel is coextensive with the drywall installation ; and the length of the larger diameter barrel , with the rigid insulation . the interior seal seals the insertion point into the drywall installation ; and the exterior seal , the opening of the anchor - receiving channel . the interior seal and the larger barrel of the anchor fill the anchor - receiving channel and stabilize the wall anchor . also , the wall anchor is clamped in place by the seals . the stud - type anchor operates with a variety of veneer ties for different applications . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method and apparatus for manufacturing optical fibers provided with hermetic coatings , wherein the bare fiber made from a heated preform advances through a stream of reactive gaseous medium which flows at a constant speed in the direction of advance of the fiber , which is then accelerated , and which is finally removed remote from the fiber by a stream of inert gas flowing in the opposite direction from the direction of the stream of reactive gaseous medium . application is to manufacturing optical fibers for telecommunications . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a rotor blade capable of use in the high temperature environment of the turbine section of a gas turbine engine is disclosed . various construction details which tend to equalize the metal temperature of the blade during operation also improve the cooling effectiveness of the cooling medium utilized . the system is built around convective , impingement , and film cooling techniques which are employed singly or in combination to improve the service life of the blade . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in an encoder / decoder , a quantizer quantizes input image information , and a coefficient generator generates coefficient information for determining quantization steps of the quantizer . an encoder variable length encodes the quantized image information , and a divider divides the quantized image information into a plurality of blocks . the coefficient information is attached to each of the plurality of blocks for transmission to a decoder . | 7Electricity
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a stereoscopic display device in accordance with the present invention utilizes a display screen for displaying images for right and left eyes . the display device comprises : a drawing circuit which generates image data for the right and left eyes according to view point data including view point position and light of sight directions , and object data to be displayed ; and image processing unit which determines an attention target object from the plurality of objects to be displayed according at least to the shortness of the distance from the view point position to the object position , modifies the line of sight directions for the images for the right and left eyes according at least to the distance of the attention target object , and provides view point data and object data to the drawing circuit , where the drawing circuit performs perspective conversion based on the modified line of sight directions . if the attention target object comes closer , the line of sight directions corresponding to the right and left screens are modified according to the distance between the object and view point position , and perspective conversion is performed based on the modified line of sight directions , therefore images displayed on the display screen can conform to natural human perception . | 7Electricity
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a method for protecting digital information which places a financial risk on a purchaser of digital information if the digital information is illegally copied is disclosed . the digital information being purchased is first encoded using a public key before being distributed to the purchaser . each time the digital information is used , the digital information must be decoded using a private key which is stored on a smart card such as a credit card or an identification card , wherein the private key can not be used until the user of the smart card has been properly authenticated . | 7Electricity
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a method of inducing high anti - leukemia activity responsive to the combination of hydroxamic acid analogue histone deacetylase inhibitors and pkc412 against human acute leukemia characterized as expressing phosphorylated flt3 kinase by a novel flow cytometry - based assay . | 0Human Necessities
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there is provided a light emitting diode driving apparatus for controlling the light emitting diode driving according to a feedback signal input through a positive feedback loop , the light emitting diode driving apparatus including : a power converting unit switching input power and supplying driving power to at least one light emitting diode ; a feedback unit detecting and feeding back a voltage of the driving power of the power converting unit ; and a controlling unit including a comparator having a negative terminal receiving a reference voltage having a set voltage level and a positive terminal receiving the detected voltage from the feedback unit and comparing the reference voltage with the detected voltage to control a switching of the power converting unit according to a comparison result . | 7Electricity
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a container for storing reels upon which magnetic tape is wound . the container comprises a body and a cover which are integrally connected by means of a hinge which permits pivotal movement of the cover with respect to the body such that the cover may snap lockingly engage and enclose the mouth of the container to seal the contents of the storage container therein . | 6Physics
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a fence post cap assembly is provided , the assembly comprises a cap member having cylindrical side walls and a generally circular topside surface , the cap member is adapted to be attach onto a fence post ; a loop member having a generally rounded portion leading to two opposing arms ; and a device for securing the loop member to the cap member during an installed position . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a semiconductor integrated circuit includes : a plurality of scan flip - flops configured to form a scan chain in a scan test ; and a plurality of clock gating circuits connected between a clock input and corresponding portions of the plurality of scan flip - flops , respectively . the plurality of clock gating circuits are connected in serial to form a chain and gating setting data is inputted in serial through the chain connection . each of the plurality of clock gating circuits controls a connection between the clock input and a corresponding portion of the plurality of scan flip - flops based on the gating setting data . | 6Physics
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an led drive apparatus includes a microprocessor having a configurable input / output port , a fet current control transistor , and a diagnostic interface circuit . the diagnostic interface circuit includes a transistor having an input coupled to a junction between the fet and the led , and an output coupled to an input of the fet . the microprocessor input / output port is coupled to the input of the fet for turning the led on and off and performing fault protection and diagnostics . at each desired transition of the led , the microprocessor configures its input / output port as an output and momentarily sets the output state to achieve the desired transition , then re - configures the input / output port to determine the conduction state of the diagnostic interface circuit transistor , and determines an output fault status of the drive apparatus based on the determined conduction state . | 7Electricity
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a taste and flavor profile enhancing composition includes glucosylated steviol glycosides which can enhance the intensity of a taste and / or a flavor in a food or beverage product . a method of increasing the taste and flavor intensity of a food or beverage product , includes the step of adding a taste and flavor enhancing composition to the food or beverage product , wherein the taste and flavor enhancing composition includes glucosylated steviol glycosides . a method of improving the organoleptic properties of a food or beverage product including a high fructose syrup , including the step of adding the taste and flavor enhancing composition to the food or beverage product . adding the taste and flavor enhancing composition may cause the high fructose syrup , such as high fructose corn syrup , to taste more like sugar . | 0Human Necessities
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net worth can be graphically represented as dollars versus time . a user can zoom in on a desired section of the graphical representation in order to better discern short term net worth trends . on the zoomed in image , time and or dollars may be truncated in order to show net worth trends more distinctly . the slope of the curve between two net worth points or at any single net worth can be computed and graphically displayed to a user so that the user can understand short term net worth trends an modify behavior to improve long term net worth trends . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for detecting a storm , including a partially transparent housing defining a cavity and a suspended magnetic element positioned within the cavity . the magnetic element is rotatable in a first plane and pivotable in second plane and third planes , wherein the second plane is perpendicular to the first plane and the third plane is perpendicular to the first plane and perpendicular to the second plane . a rapid pivot of the magnetic element away from the pull of gravity signals a close proximity of a storm . a first sensor operationally connected to the magnetic element for measuring the deflection of the magnetic element , dampening fluid substantially fills the cavity , a second sensor positioned within the housing for measuring the degree to which the magnetic element is level , and a laser operationally connected to the magnetic element and positioned to emit a beam of light corresponding to the orientation of the magnetic element . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a method of treating tumor cells within a patient wherein immature dendritic cells developed from the patient &# 39 ; s monocyte cells and a lymphocyte cultured medium adjuvant are introduced into the patient directly into the patient &# 39 ; s tumor cells . the immature dendritic cells and lcm adjuvant combine with the antigens in the tumor cells to form a cancer vaccine , thereby immediately treating the tumor cells of the patient . the invention also provides a precursor treatment step of treating the patient with radiation therapy or a chemotherapy regimen . | 0Human Necessities
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a connector for mounting an led to a printed circuit board includes a hollow cylindrical body portion with an interior sidewall that defines a hollow cavity at one end to receive the led threaded base section . the second end has a plurality of conductive contact elements with which to electrically contact the led . a first electrical contact element includes at least one prong extending partially into the cavity . the prong is flexible for the threaded portion to pass the prong for insertion , and partially return to electrically engage the threaded portion to maintain the threaded portion inside the cavity . the prong also permits removal of the led rotationally with respect to the cavity . the contact elements are in electrical communication with the led and the threaded base section when the threaded base section is inserted within the body portion . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a fruit and vegetable coring system comprises a tube in the form of a cylinder exhibiting a cutting edge on one end and attachment to a handle at the other end . this cylindrical blade is used to make a cylindrical incision about the core of a fruit and potentially slice through the entire depth of the fruit . in certain cooking applications , it is desirable to remove the core of the fruit , and not slice through the entire depth of the fruit , but retain a floor below the core for the retention of cooking stuffs . to make provision for this application , some form of planar blade is made part of the interior of the cylinder in the proximity of the cylindrical blade for the purpose of shearing the fruit core and freeing it from the fruit upon rotation of the cylinder about its longitudinal axis once inserted in the fruit . an alternative to the planar blade is the inclusion of a wire blade attached across the diameter of the cylinder in the proximity of the cylindrical blade . the change in the inner diameter of the cylinder due to the interior taper of the cylinder associated with the blade is disclosed to be sufficient to compress the fruit core and thereby retain it in the cylinder for removal from the fruit . provision is made for standoff collars placed along the cylinder near the handle attachment to adjust the coring depth of the cutting . additionally , various alignment mechanisms are included in embodiments of the system to provide alignment of the coring cylinder with the core of the fruit . | 0Human Necessities
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the casing of a pump defines a threaded hole into which is inserted an outer block for reacting radially directed forces transmitted by a second inner block from a movable , pressurized cam ring surrounding the pump rotor . the blocks have mutually parallel mating surfaces arranged generally parallel to a plane tangential to the ring . onto one of such surfaces is bonded an anti - friction bearing material , such as a woven fabric or metal , to facilitate sliding action between them . the eccentric position of the cam ring is partly established by the action of system pressure acting on control pistons while the guided motion of the inner block further positions the ring to optimal adjustments made to the outer block . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention relates to the filling or dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in sample vials . radiopharmaceuticals must be dispensed in a cleanroom environment according to cgmp regulations . single - use filling cassette - type dispensing systems can be used for filling or dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in sample vials . a single - use filling cassette is the core of such a dispenser system . a flexible bag container comprising a flexible bag and a filling cassette was found . the filling cassette is assembled within the flexible bag under aseptic conditions . the assembled filling cassette defined a closed system since each opening is connected to a sample vials or sterile filter avoiding contamination from outside . | 0Human Necessities
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a tool for installing an end of a cable into a connector generally includes a front jaw assembly adapted to retain the cable connector and a back jaw assembly movably coupled to the front jaw assembly . the cable connector includes a connector body and a compression sleeve and the back jaw assembly is adapted to insert an end of the cable into the cable connector upon movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly and subsequently press the compression sleeve into the connector body upon further movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system for compressing air includes : a variable speed driver having a drive shaft ; at least one pre - main air compressor having at least one stage and adapted to receive and compress a flow of ambient or other air and to be driven by the drive shaft of the variable speed driver ; at least one main air compressor having at least one stage on a first pinion shaft and adapted to receive and further compress a flow of compressed air transmitted from the at least one pre - main air compressor ; at least one booster air compressor having at least one stage on a second pinion shaft and adapted to receive and further compress a flow of further compressed air transmitted from the at least one main air compressor ; and another driver adapted to drive at least one of the first pinion shaft and the second pinion shaft through at least one transmission . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed is a method and device for determining the loss on ignition of at least part of an iron and steel product during passage through a furnace upstream of a descaler . the device includes electromagnetic sensors , with at least one arranged to scan the product &# 39 ; s lower surface near the furnace outlet , the sensor oriented so the scanning plane of the electromagnetic radiation from the sensor is perpendicular to a direction of movement ; a set of at least two electromagnetic sensors upstream of the descaler , oriented so their scanning planes are substantially on a single plane perpendicular to the direction of movement of the at least part of the product ; and at least two electromagnetic sensors downstream of the descaler , oriented so their scanning planes are substantially on a single plane perpendicular to the product &# 39 ; s movement direction . the sensors determine the height of the product upstream and downstream of the descaler . | 6Physics
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the present invention improves on the topology of a conventional current source by interposing an rc circuit and additional mos between the output of a buffer and the output of the current source . the topology of the present invention advantageously provides a clean current output by shunting noise to ground . | 6Physics
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embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to response subscriptions and provide a method , system and computer program product for response tracking across social networks . in one embodiment of the invention , a social networking response tracking method can be provided . the method can be performed by client - side logic and can include associating subscribers with a user or a group of users based upon a posting by the user or a user in the group of users within a client computing device for the user , aggregating different postings from the user to correspondingly different forums disposed about a global computer communications network , and , notifying the subscribers of the aggregated postings . | 7Electricity
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disclosed herein is a digital broadcast receiving apparatus configured to receive terrestrial digital television broadcasting and satellite digital broadcasting , including : a terrestrial digital tuner ; a satellite digital tuner ; a demodulating block configured to demodulate a reception signal of the terrestrial digital television broadcasting with an output supplied from the terrestrial digital tuner , and , at the same time , demodulate a reception signal of the satellite digital broadcasting with an output supplied from the satellite digital tuner ; a terrestrial digital tuner control block ; a satellite digital tuner control block ; and a switching block configured to switch output terminals of the demodulating block in accordance with a positional arrangement of the terrestrial digital tuner and the satellite digital tuner relative to the demodulating block . | 7Electricity
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a seating unit for a passenger vehicle , especially an aircraft , has a reclinable seat back connected to a seating portion by a hinge . a slider is mounted in a guide track and supports the hinge . a pivotally connected front strut supports the seating portion at a location in front of the hinge . a pivotally connected rear strut supports the seat back at a location spaced apart from the hinge . as the slider along the guide track , the seat back moves to an orientation substantially coplanar with the seating portion so as to provide a flat surface for a sleeping passenger . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a business method and system for executing the method that involves gathering merchandise orders at a show in the home of a hostess . the method compiles the merchandise orders while maintaining a relationship between each individual order and information pertaining to the guest making the order . the guest information maintains an association with the order throughout the method such that each order made at the show may be individually packaged and labeled , obviating the need for the hostess to sort the ordered items upon receiving them from a warehouse . the system stores records of all purchased items and maintains a running inventory of each item , accessible by the consultants so they may warn customers of potentially low inventories . the database also facilitates returns and exchanges of purchased items . | 6Physics
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the handoff management system maximizes the communications capacity available from terrestrial air - to - ground cellular networks , while also integrating communications capabilities from satellite air - to - ground cellular networks and terrestrial cellular communications networks . the communications capacity is maximized by dynamically allocating communications from the aircraft over multiple communications channels to multiple cells of the terrestrial air - to - ground cellular network , and to satellite air - to - ground cellular networks and terrestrial mobile networks . this approach effectively provides an increase in the call handling capacity available to any aircraft and permits a gradual transition of communications from one cell to the next cell , rather than requiring an abrupt handover of all traffic from the aircraft from one cell to the next cell . | 7Electricity
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a system and method related to a new approach to speech recognition that reacts to concepts conveyed through speech . in its fullest implementation , the system and method shifts the balance of power in speech recognition from straight sound recognition and statistical models to a more powerful and complete approach determining and addressing conveyed concepts . this is done by using a probabilistically unbiased multi - phoneme recognition process , followed by a phoneme stream analysis process that builds the list of candidate words derived from recognized phonemes , followed by a permutation analysis process that produces sequences of candidate words with high potential of being syntactically valid , and finally , by processing targeted syntactic sequences in a conceptual analysis process to generate the utterance &# 39 ; s conceptual representation that can be used to produce an adequate response . the invention can be employed for a myriad of applications , such as improving accuracy or automatically generating punctuation for transcription and dictation , word or concept spotting in audio streams , concept spotting in electronic text , customer support , call routing and other command / response scenarios . | 6Physics
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a dynamic system coupled with “ pre - silicon ” design methodologies and “ post - silicon ” current optimizing programming methodologies to improve and optimize current delivery into a chip , which is limited by the physical properties of the connections . the mechanism consists of measuring or estimating power consumption at a certain granularity within a chip , converting the power information into c4 current information using a method , and triggering throttling mechanisms where applicable to limit the current delivery per c4 beyond pre - established limits or periods . design aids are used to allocate c4s throughout the chip based on the current delivery requirements . the system coupled with design and programming methodologies improve and optimize current delivery is extendable to connections across layers in a multilayer 3d chip stack . | 6Physics
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a method of manufacturing a covering comprises the steps of forming a laminar base layer , distributing decorative particles on the base layer , and fixing the decorative particles to the base layer . the base layer is formed from a mixture having a homogeneously dispersed phase of further particles . the decorative particles are distributed on the base layer in a sparse arrangement substantially preventing overlapping of the particles . the uniformity of the appearance of the covering is nevertheless ensured by the further particles dispersed homogeneously in the mixture . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system searches a data vector as a genome for a template vector such as a dna fragment . the system exclusive ors the template vector with a like size segment of the data vector , element by element , and sums the results of the exclusive or operations , whereby a zero sum indicates a match and a nonzero sum indicates a lack of match . then , the system shifts the segment one element and repeats the exclusive oring and summing steps for the shifted segment . each of the elements is represented by a respective digital value , and the values are assigned such that the result of the exclusive oring for each combination of elements yields a value representing the degree of mismatch between the elements in the combination . | 6Physics
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a layboy machine for conveying and selectively varying the lateral spacing between sheets such as sheets of corrugated board . the machine is provided with controlled tugs which automatically , precisely and quickly reposition the conveyors in the machine for different sizes of outputs from a cutter in a corrugator line and different numbers of sheets in each output . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a hydrogenation catalyst of the general formula abc wherein a is a support comprising of a salt of a group ii a metal or zeolite , b is a noble metal selected from pt or pd , y = 0 . 2 to 10 %, c is nickel and z = 0 to 15 . 0 %, with the proviso that when b is pt , z = 0 . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system for redirecting a call via centralized bridges comprises a first conferencing platform based in a first country , a second conferencing platform based in a second country , and a third conferencing platform based in a third country , wherein the first conferencing platform dials the second conferencing platform and the third conferencing platform to provide a conference call between the second conferencing platform and the third conferencing platform . | 7Electricity
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a convenience - type tool - less manual quick release binding system is provided for directly mounting accessories and equipment , such as a video kit , thermos , storage container , first aid kit , portable radio or audio device , or other accessory , onto a snowboard via the snowboard binding . when binded , the accessory is secure from unwanted release caused by rigorous use but detachable with ease when desired providing fast on and off action . in one embodiment , ladder straps are attached to the snowboard binding , and the accessories attached to the ladder straps . | 6Physics
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a method of generating a personalized sound system hearing profile for a user . the method begins by selecting an initial profile , based on selected factors of user input . in an embodiment , the initial profile is selected based on demographic factors . then the system identifies one or more alternate profiles , each having a selected relationship with the initial profile . the relationship between alternate profiles and the initial profile can be based on gain as a function of frequency , one alternate profile having a higher sensitivity at given frequencies and the other a lower sensitivity . the next step links at least one audio sample with the initial and alternate profiles and then plays the selected samples for the user . the system then receives identification of the preferred sample from the user ; and selects a final profile based on the user &# 39 ; s preference . an embodiment offers multiple sound samples in different modes , resulting in the selection of multiple final profiles for the different modes . finally , the system may apply the final profile to the sound system . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for sequence control of vertical movement of slurried particulates from a lower level to the upper levels , more particularly a vertical hoist system for movement of slurry from a subterranean mine area upward through an earthen or cased borehole to a surface station . the vertical pump system includes series - connected pumps having variable speed capability to transport slurry particulate from an underground sump upward to a surface surge tank or other repository . the logic sequence system exercises control over valving sequence between the underground pumps and the vertical borehole in order to control slurry surges during start - up , shut - down and emergency dump operations . thus , the pump input to the vertical conduit utilizes energy dissipator units as selectively controlled by automated block and by - pass valves to control flow of fluids from the pumps upward through the vertical conduit . selective control of the dissipator units and valving enable critical start - up , shut - down and the emergency shut - down operations and this is effected by particular sequence control . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of geochemical prospecting for buried sulphur mineralization which comprises collecting relatively organic free soil samples and determining the carbon isotope composition of the carbonate fraction . | 6Physics
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a method of obtaining submicron resolution ir absorption data from a sample surface . a probe microscope probe interacts with the sample surface while a tunable source of ir radiation illuminates the sample - tip interaction region . the source is modulated at a frequency substantially overlapping the resonant frequency of the probe and may be modulated at the contact resonance frequency of the probe when the probe is in contact with the sample surface . the modulation frequency is continually adjusted to account for shifts in the probe resonant frequency due to sample or other variations . a variety of techniques are used to observe such shifts and accomplish the adjustments in a rapid manner . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for exposing a sample , including a liquid and another material , to sonic energy to produce a desired result such as , suspending a material support in the liquid . the material support may be a bead or other particle with at least one surface feature to which the material may bind . material in the liquid may attach to the material support , such as by specific or non - specific binding , entrapment or other , so as to facilitate separation of the material from the liquid . separation of the material supports from the liquid and other unbound material may be done by allowing the material supports to settle out , e . g ., under the force of gravity and / or as assisted by centrifugation , by applying a magnetic field in case the supports or material bound to the supports are movable by way of a magnetic field , or other techniques . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention is a stored value digital picture frame , and a method for sensing a stored value digital picture frame . it integrates the functionality of a stored value card , or a gift card , into a digital picture frame . the stored value digital picture frame may include an attachment device for attaching the frame to a keychain or keyring . the method includes sensing an account identifier from an account identifying device included in the frame , associating the identifier with an account , and taking some action involving the account . the action might be reading the account balance , initializing the balance with an amount , increasing the balance , or decreasing the balance . | 6Physics
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a semiconductor integrated circuit apparatus includes a periodic signal generation circuit connected with n logical circuits , wherein the n is a natural number , outputting a periodic signal . the periodic signal generation circuit includes a reset circuit outputting a reset signal initializing according to outputs from a first stage logic circuit to n − 1th logic circuit . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus is disclosed for remotely and robotically installing an organic , monolithic , structural and non structural , circumferential and partial radius membranes in conduits , pipelines or passageways . the included apparatus has the mechanical function to manually or automatically center the liner dissipation device in any geometrical shape . the included apparatus possesses the remote controlled capability to manipulate centrifugal dissipation of the liner to afford consistent thickness on any shaped profile or flat surface of the pipe wall surface . the apparatus includes a manual or automatic mechanical scissoring device for elevation changes and a manual or automatic rotational table for shaft alignment . the apparatus includes a means of automated self alignment by way of proximity sensors . the pendulum oscillation bracketing incorporates a fluid driven motor assembly communicating with a bored shaft and integrates as many as two offset dissipation devices . the included apparatus has both fluid and electrical rotary unions to transmit fluids and current from fixed ports to a rotating shaft assembly . the included apparatus has a mechanical function facilitating cutting and retrieval of cured spray build up on the spray orifice . this method and apparatus will allow for continuous lining applications of any thickness in one pass , in conduits and passageways employing multi component liquid polymers with rapid mechanical properties formation . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present disclosure generally relates to a shock absorption film for use with a mobile computing device . the shock absorption film includes , for example , a pet base layer ; a tpu - based layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane material ; a release liner ; a glue layer interposed between the base layer and the tpu layer ; and a silicone - based adhesive layer interposed between the tpu layer and the release liner , the silicone - based adhesive layer contacting the tpu layer without an intervening layer between the silicone adhesive layer and the tpu layer . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system and technique wherein an ultra high - pressure stream of water passing through a calibrated orifice achieves high water velocity . the orifice would be made from an extremely hard material such as sapphire or diamond . this high velocity stream impacts on a driving fluid turbine impeller attached to a shaft forming an opposed high - speed tool , which results in very high rotational speed with very high available power to do work . off / on control of the system would be accomplished through an integrated ultra high - pressure valve system . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for controlling the operation of a dynamic random access memory system , the dram system having a plurality of memory cells organized into rows and columns , is disclosed . in an exemplary embodiment of the invention , the method includes enabling a destructive read mode , the destructive read mode for destructively reading a bit of information stored within an addressed dram memory cell . the destructively read bit of information is temporarily stored into a temporary storage device . a delayed write back mode is enabled , the delayed write back mode for restoring the bit of information back to the addressed dram memory cell at a later time . the execution of the delayed write back mode is then scheduled , depending upon the availability of space within the temporary storage device . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a package and method of transportation for items of electrical apparatus . the items are required to be packaged for transport from the manufacturing location to a storage facility and then on to an end user . at the storage facility , preinstallation checks and procedures , also called staging , are performed on the items of apparatus including , in some instances the downloading of software and control features via electrical connection . the invention avoids the conventional need to remove the items of apparatus at the storage location for the performance of the checks and procedures by providing a package with selectively removable portions which , when removed , allow the required access to the components of the apparatus without needing to remove same from the package . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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process and apparatus for extracting soil gases from the earth and analyzing the collected gasses to determine the presence in the soil of gases produced by lower subterranean hydrocarbon deposits , such as petroleum and methane gas . the soil gases are passed from the soil through a soil probe and conductive tubing into a gas collector and concentrator comprising at least one molecular sieve which is chosen and selected for its ability to trap the gas or gases of interest . when the collection and concentration process is completed the gas collector is removed from the field apparatus and taken to a laboratory where the molecular sieves are heated to release the trapped gases . the gases are then analyzed in a gas chromatograph . | 6Physics
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a combination video tape recorder and camera includes a main body having a video tape recorder and a television camera , and a separable hand grip secureable to a side wall of the main body . the hand grip carries a view finder for the camera and a battery for supplying operational power to the video tape recorder and the television camera . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a fuel door and a sliding door are on the same side of a vehicle . the sliding door has power locking and power child locking . to prevent the sliding door from interfering with the fuel door during refueling , a lock controller responds to the fuel door moving to the open position by 1 ) preserving a current outside locked or unlocked state and a current inside locked or unlocked state of the sliding door , 2 ) initiating or maintaining the outside locked state and inside locked state , and 3 ) after the fuel door moving to the closed position , restoring or maintaining the preserved current outside locked or unlocked state and the preserved current inside locked or unlocked state . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a device for needling a prebonded web , comprises at least one needle board reciprocatingly movable in a stitching direction , a stitch base between a feed roller and a discharge roller , which stitch base is located directly opposite the needle board and forms a web guide that is convex in a direction of web movement . the stitch base consists of blades extending transversely to the direction of web movement and having end faces defining a continuously curved enveloping surface . the end faces constituting a web support , and between which blades there engage at least two needle rows extending tranversely to the direction of web movement engage between adjacent blades during their reciprocation . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a limited slip differential is disclosed which includes a first rotary element , a second rotary element , and hydraulic means including a plurality of reciprocal pistons in slidable engagement with internal cam surface means of the first rotary element . the hydraulic means include an accumulator and fluid passage means in fluid communication with the accumulator and each of pressure chambers defined by the pistons . a pressure relief valve is provided in the accumulator chamber to prevent excessive increase in hydraulic fluid pressure in the hydraulic means . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a nonvolatile semiconductor storage device and method of managing the same are provided . the nonvolatile semiconductor storage device includes a nonvolatile memory configured to be electrically rewritable ; and a controller configured to control an access area of the nonvolatile memory on the basis of information associated with management of the nonvolatile memory . the controller partitions an area of the nonvolatile memory for management and numbers management information for managing data for each area and a map of the management information in an integrated manner to write the numbered management information and map to the nonvolatile memory , thereby determining whether the management information and the map are normal on the basis of the numbering . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to novel n - quinoline derivatives , processes for preparing them , pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals . | 0Human Necessities
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a cooling fan system for a vehicle with fuel cell propulsion , wherein air is moved by means of a cooling fan for cooling purposes through a heat exchanger and can thereafter be supplied to the environmental air either directly or indirectly after satisfying one or more further cooling tasks , characterized in that an air branching device is provided which supplies at least a part of the air delivered by each fan to a duct and thereby enables the use of the branched - off air for the starting of the fuel cells and / or for the maintenance of the operation of the fuel cells . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a flow control device is comprised of a body / connector , a simplified sliding cord , a sealing device , and a stopper . the body / connector connects an overhead sprinkler to a supply line by means of male threaded ends . the body / connector is comprised of a wrench connector , which is located between the two male threaded ends , a guiding tube that sits on the top side of the body / connector with the assistance of the supporting ribs . the guiding tube guides the sliding cord up and down inside the flow control device and sprinkler . the sliding cord is made from a material that is flexible enough to bend inside the supply line and strong enough to return to its original straight shape . the stopper and the sealing device are connected to each other with the sliding cord . the sealing device sits against the sealing surface of the body / connector if the sprinkler head is missing . the stopper prevents the sealing device from making contact with the body / connector during normal operational conditions . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention relates to a device , a method and a system for determining a road surface condition , where the surface condition is one of dry , wet or icy . the device comprises a reflectance spectrometer which senses the reflectance properties of the road at one or several wavelengths and uses these reflectance properties to determine the surface condition . the reflectance spectrometer is a wavelength modulation spectrometer , preferably for the near infrared region . the system determines the surface condition and indicates it to a user of the system . | 6Physics
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use of polyhydroxyalkylamine - n , n - dialkylcarboxylic acids or their salts , as builders for detergents and cleaning agents . compounds of formula ## str1 ## where x represents a polyhydroxyalkyl group with 3 to 7 carbon atoms and which may be glycosidically linked to a mono -, di -, or oligosaccharide ; and n is 1 to 3 , are used as builders for detergents and cleaning agents . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a cutter tool that includes a shank by which the tool is releasably retainable within a tool holder , an enlarged shoulder or heel provided at one end of the shank and adapted , in use , to abut a seating surface of a tool holder and limit the penetration of the tool holder into a receiving aperture of the tool holder , and an integral blade provided beyond the enlarged shoulder or heel and terminating in a carbide or other tip . the tool is provided with a zone of weakness such that if subjected to fracture forces , a fracture will be encouraged to propagate from the zone of weakness in a particular desired manner . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a cart includes a frame , a leg attached to the frame , and a wheel movable relative to the frame . a handle is operatively associated with the wheel and with the frame , whereby the work surface is in a normally stationary , inoperative position , and positive movement of the handle causes the wheels to engage the floor and place the work surface in an operative , movable mode . the work surface is engineered so that it is automatically returned to its stationary mode when no user is actively placing the work surface in its movable mode . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a programmable logic device in a microprocessor system is programmed with minimal load on system resources . a microprocessor reads programming data from a first memory using a parallel bussed interface and writes the programming data to a programming hardware assist engine using the parallel bussed interface . the programming hardware assist engine directs a portion of the programming data to a specified serial interface signal , and outputs a serial bit stream from the programming hardware assist engine to a serial programming interface of the pld using the specified serial interface signal . | 6Physics
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this invention relates to a wiring device used for combining a plurality of lead wires for wiring in electronic devices , etc ., and more particularly it relates to a wiring device which is capable of making automatic indications of the starting end , terminal end and intermediate route for every wire to be set as well as automatic checking for errors after completion of wiring . | 6Physics
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imidazopyrimidinones and other diazaheterocyclopyrimidinones having an additional fused imidazole or triazole ring have utility as bronchodilators , mediator release inhibitors , phosphodiesterase inhibitors , and peripheral vasodilators . they are orally active and useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma . a preferred compound is 4 - methyl ]- 6 , 7 - dihydro - 3h - imidazopurin - 9 - one . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a container assembly for controlling rate of oxygen transfer from the atmosphere into a liquid stored in the container assembly comprising , a container having a body , the walls of the body having an oxygen permeability within a predetermined range chosen for the liquid being stored , a frame for supporting the container and bracing at least one of the walls of the container against bulging , a pair of access openings beneath the frame for allowing entry of the tynes of a forklift , a neck with an open mouth extending from an upper wall of the body , the upper wall being shaped so as to allow substantially all air to flow out of the body through the neck as the container is filled to the level of the bottom of the neck and , an outlet for draining liquid from the container arranged near a bottom wall of the body . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a hand - held machine tool having a linear drive for moving a tool along a working axis , e . g . a motor - driven pneumatic driving tool , is provided . at least two dampers are provided in the hand - held machine tool for damping vibrations along the working axis . a resonant excitation of a vibration of the first damper along the working axis occurs at a first resonance frequency , which differs from a second resonance frequency of the second damper for the vibration along the working axis . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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audio - centered information is stored on a unitary medium by using a table - of - contents mechanism that specifies an actual configuration of various audio items on the medium . in particular , each one of a set of one or more track areas gets at least two mutually logically conforming sub - tocs assigned . this allows to retrieve any constituent sub - toc part from at least any correct copy of the sub - tocs . furthermore , one or more master - tocs are provided for specifically pointing to each of the sub - tocs . | 6Physics
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two - tuner media device systems and methods are operable to pre - tune a second tuner in anticipation of a channel surfing activity . an exemplary embodiment receives a first content stream associated with a currently presented channel at a first tuner , determines an anticipated channel based upon the currently presented channel and a historical channel surfing pattern , receives a second content stream associated with the anticipated channel at a second tuner , detects an initiation of a channel surfing activity , and presents at least a video portion of the second content stream associated with the anticipated channel in response to detecting the initiation of the channel surfing activity . | 7Electricity
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in this invention we disclose methods of automatically configuring a wireless node when it initially powers on and seeks to integrate into an existing wireless network . the wireless node could be part of an ad hoc , software defined network . one such network could be lte network . the auto - configuration methods disclosed herein can be executed on wireless nodes throughout their operation . in addition , the methods herein allow a node to intelligently choose which network to join when there is more than one available network . in alternate embodiments , the methods disclosed could be used to create a new configuration based on changed environmental conditions , location or node capability change . these embodiments allow wireless nodes to migrate to better quality connections if they become available . | 7Electricity
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a telescopic pick - and - place robotic mechanism used to retrieve and deposit magnetic tape cartridges from a remote position , configured to be mounted to a typical robotic assembly located in proximity of a storage area for computer data or other storage media . the present invention has a reduced cross - sectional area due to its telescopic nature . the pick - and - place mechanism includes a base connected to the robotic arm and a number of slider plates coupled to the base which telescopically extend and retract relative to the base in a single axis of movement to reach the remote location . the slider plates are coupled to each other by slider means for enabling each of the slider plates to translate relative to each other along the single axis of movement . each slider plate is controlled by a crank and slider mechanism which converts a incoming rotational force to a linear force in the direction of the single axis of movement . the mechanism is driven by a servo motor which is coupled to the base and outputs the necessary rotational force . a gripper mechanism is connected to at least one of the slider plates holds and releases the cartridge translates it on and off mechanism . | 6Physics
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nanofluidic entropic traps , comprising alternating thin and thick regions , sieve small molecules such as dna or protein polymers and other molecules . the thick region is comparable or substantially larger than the molecule to be separated , while the thin region is substantially smaller than the size of the molecules to be separated . due to the molecular size dependence of the entropic trapping effect , separation of molecules may be achieved . in addition , entropic traps are used to collect , trap and control many molecules in the nanofluidic channel . a fabrication method is disclosed to provide an efficient way to make nanofluidic constrictions in any fluidic devices . | 6Physics
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an insertless perforated mill roll body adapted to be detachably sleeved upon a roller shaft for the grinding of a fluid - containing material such as sugar cane and extracting fluid such as sucrose juice therefrom . the insertless perforated mill roll body comprises a plurality of shish - ke - bab - like fluid channel strings to be encased in the roll body , each fluid channel string comprises a hollow fluid channel preferably defined by a channel wall member which generally extends between the two axial ends of the roll body with a plurality of fluid passage members affixed thereto . the roll body is formed by casting a castable material such as cast iron or steel to enclose the fluid channel strings , whereupon a hollow center bore is provided to receive the shaft therethrough . each fluid passage member contains at least one generally radially extending fluid passage to allow communication between the outer periphery of the mill roll body and the fluid channel . the fluid passages are inherently cast in the roll body without the need to use externally applied inserts and the fluid passage members can be fixedly secured within the roll body by a retaining force developed during the casting process without any external means thus eliminating the insert fall - off problems experienced in the prior art perforated mill rolls while preserving and enhancing all the advantages thereof . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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