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a handheld mobile image - sensing device comprising : a support structure ; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for sensing an image ; a display positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor for displaying the image sensed by the image sensor ; a printing mechanism positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to print the image sensed by the image sensor ; a capping mechanism operable to selectively cap a printhead of the printing mechanism when the printing mechanism is not printing ; and a remote transmission arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to transmit data representing the image . | 7Electricity
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disclosed are means of treating spontaneous abortion utilizing cellular populations derived from autologous adipose tissue . in one embodiment the invention teaches the collection of stromal vascular fraction from women attempting to conceive , isolation of anti - abortigenic cells from said stromal vascular fraction , storing said cells , and administering said cells in early pregnancy or when conception is desired . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an internal permanent magnet machine of the type used , for example , with traction motors and hybrid electric vehicles , includes a rotor with additional , small rotor slots configured to provide and averaging effect with respect to rotor barriers provided therein . | 7Electricity
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disclosed therein is a sprinkler mounting device that support units are joined to t - shaped frames and a support bar through screws , thereby providing a strong and firm mounted state and preventing a separation of the support units from the support bar during work even though the mounting device is in an open type that a reducer is fit into a mounting bracket from the front . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to compositions comprising one or more anthraquinones for use in the treatment of obesity and related metabolic and liver disease . more particularly it relates to a plant extract fraction rich in anthraquinones including both anthraquinone glycosides and anthraquinone aglycones obtainable from a member of the leguminosae family , more particularly cassia seeds . it also relates to a method of obtaining a plant extract fraction rich in anthraquinones . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of modulating grain size in a polysilicon layer and devices fabricated with the method . the method comprises forming the layer of polysilicon on a substrate ; and performing an ion implantation of a polysilicon grain size modulating species into the polysilicon layer such that an average resultant grain size of the implanted polysilicon layer after performing a pre - determined anneal is higher or lower than an average resultant grain size than would be obtained after performing the same pre - determined anneal on the polysilicon layer without a polysilicon grain size modulating species ion implant . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a laser based vascular illumination system utilizing a fpga for detecting vascular positions , processing an image of such vasculature positions , and projecting the image thereof onto the body of a patient . | 0Human Necessities
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a traversal method having a memory for storing tree structure data having nodes , each node including an attribute indicating a traversal stage in the tree structure in which an evaluation result of an attribute corresponding to the traversal state of each node of the tree structure data is stepwise arranged according to a depth - first order in the memory in a sequential fashion , the memory including two memories . in this method , the system recognizes as a sub - tree a group of nodes which have a same kind and which are linked with each other , sequentially arranges , during a traversal of a root of the sub - tree , symbols indicating an initiate position of the sub - tree and an end position thereof , and a symbol indicating an intermediate position of the sub - tree in a first memory . the system copies , while searching a series of data thus sequentially arranged for each kind , the initiate symbol , the intermediate symbol , and the end symbol of the sub - tree not belonging to the kind onto second memory . when the initiate symbol of a sub - tree belonging to the kind is detected , an activation of a traversal of the sub - tree is indicated , and when the intermediate and end symbols are detected , a reactivation of a traversal of the sub - tree is indicated . in response to the indication , a traversal of the sub - tree belonging to the kind is executed so as to develop an attribute of the sub - tree in the second memory . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a fully integrated circuit configuration that can be used to control the power path of a number of pmos load switches is described . the circuit has a unique feature that it can automatically select the input voltage to be presented to the vout pin based upon the voltage levels at the respective vin pins . by using combinations of the en input pin and the sel input pin , the circuit can be configured to perform one of four functional behaviors : 1 . complete shutdown , 2 . automatic input selection according the voltage levels that are presented on the vin pins , 3 . selection of the vin1 input only , or 4 . selection of the vin2 input only . this concept is extended to multiple input sources in further embodiments . | 7Electricity
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an accommodating linkage device which operates in three modes to provide , upon command , either : a standard , resetable , rigid linkage between two objects ; a flexible linkage which responds to relative motion between two objects ; or an arbitrary , rigid linkage between two objects . the device includes two ball joints which connect to the two objects , a pair of locking pistons , and a pair of alignment pistons . operation of the device is in response to either control signals or to forces generated by the relative motion of the two objects , depending upon operating mode . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a power door opener including an actuator having a housing with an electrically powered actuator shaft that can be extended from a closed to an extended position . in one embodiment , a movable push plate is affixed to the actuator shaft and a fixed push plate is fixed in its position with respect to the housing . in the closed position of the actuator shaft , the fixed and movable push plates are aligned to form a combined edge for insertion into the space between a door and door jamb . the actuator shaft extends to move the movable push plate apart from the fixed push plate to spread the space and release the door from the door jamb . alternatively , a double ended power door opener is located between opposite door jambs and the extending of the actuator shaft forces the door jambs apart to release the door from the door jamb . | 0Human Necessities
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new spisulosine derivatives of use in treating tumors are of the formula wherein : each x is the same or different , and represents h , oh , or ′, sh , sr ′, sor ′, so 2 r ′, no 2 , nh 2 , nhr ′, n 2 , cn , halogen , ch , cch 3 , co 2 h , co 2 ch 3 , substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl , substituted or unsubstituted heteroaromatic , or two groups x may together form ═ o ; y is nr 1 , or 1 , pr 1 , sr 1 , or halogen , wherein the number of substituents r 1 is selected to suit the valency and each r 1 is independently selected of h , oh , cr ′, pr ′ r ″, substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl , and wherein the dotted line indicates an optional double bond ; each z is the same different , and represents h , oh , or ′, sh , sr ′, sor ′, so 2 r ′, no 2 , nh 2 , nhr ′, n 2 , nhcr ′, cn , halogen , ch , cch 3 , co 2 h , co 2 ch 3 , substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl , substituted or unsubstituted heteroaromatic , or two groups z may together form ═ o ; z is 0 to 25 ; y is to 0 to 20 ; r 2 is h , cr ′, pr ′ r ″, sr ′ r ″, s 2 r ′, substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl ; r 3 is h , cr ′, pr ′ r ″, sr ′ r ″, s 2 r ′, substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alklyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl ; each of the r ′, r ″ groups is independently selected from the group consisting of h , oh , no 2 , nh 2 , sh , cn , halogen , ═ o , ch , cch 3 , co 2 h , co 2 ch 3 , substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkoxy , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl ; there may be one or more unsaturations in the hydrocarbon backbone defined by the chain and salts thereof ; with the exception of a c 16 - c 24 2 - amino - 3 - hydroxyalkane or a c 16 - c 24 2 - amino - 3 - hydroxyalkene . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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provided is an information storage element comprising a first layer , an insulation layer coupled to the first layer , and a second layer coupled to the insulation layer opposite the first layer . the first layer is capable of storing information according to a magnetization state of a magnetic material . the insulation layer includes a non - magnetic material . the second layer includes a fixed magnetization . in an embodiment , the first layer has a transverse length that is approximately 45 nm or less and a volume that is approximately 2 , 390 nm 3 or less . in a further embodiment , the second layer includes mgo and is capable of allowing electrons passing through the second layer reach the first layer before the electrons enter a non - polarized state . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus in one example comprises one or more sensors that produce one or more signals based on one or more joint motions of an individual , and one or more processing components that employ one or more of the one or more signals to make a determination of a positional change of the individual . | 6Physics
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a communication relay apparatus that relays a wireless communication for a communication device includes a wireless transmitting unit and a wireless receiving unit . the wireless transmitting unit transmits data to the communication device via a transmission antenna . the wireless receiving unit receives data from the communication device via a reception antenna of which a reception area overlaps partially with a transmission area of the transmission antenna . | 7Electricity
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an improved method of preparing acid addition salts of dl 6 - phenyl - 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 - tetrahydroimidazothiazole by reacting dl - 3 -- 2 - iminothiazolidine or an acid - addition salt thereof , with a mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated sulfuric acid to obtain dl 3 -- 2 - iminothiazolidine acid - addition salt , treating this compound with aqueous alkali to obtain dl 6 - phenyl - 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 - tetrahydroimidazothiazole free base , and converting the latter compound to dl 6 - phenyl - 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 - tetrahydroimidazo thiazole acid - addition salts in a highly purified state . the products are useful as anthelmintics . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the instant invention relates to a multi - functional seat cover which can be placed on a variety of seats without the need to modify the overall design . the seat cover is constructed and arranged to be easily removable and transportable , such that it provides the user with a covering device that can function to cover one or more seats in a plurality of environments . in order to provide multi - functionality , the seat cover contains one or more pockets which are constructed and arranged to receive a variety of items , such as one or more head cushions , a plurality of personal items , and beverage storage . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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methods of applying film to substrates are provided wherein the film matingly conforms to the configuration of the substrate , including areas adjacent protrusions or depressions in the substrate . in certain embodiments , the film is punctured by a probe and a vacuum is applied to the probe in order to aspirate air and urge the film toward a position of compliance with the substrate . optionally , the film is softened by heat in order to facilitate conformance with the shape of the substrate . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the apparatus and method described herein provides for creating multiple spatial patterns , such as magnetic patterns on credit cards . the invention includes storage of information from which patterns may be created , a pattern creation device for creating the spatial patterns , and control whereby the information which is stored is selectively utilized to cause the pattern creation . this allows multiple desired patterns to be simulated , allowing convenient replacement of a number of separate pattern carrying devices . | 6Physics
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pneumatic control valve of a compressed - air brake system of a vehicle , having at least one first valve system which is arranged in an upper housing and has a first valve piston which interacts with a first valve and can be actuated manually or by means of an actuator via a spring element by means of a plunger piston , having a second valve system which is arranged in a lower housing with a coaxially arranged second valve piston which can be actuated pneumatically and / or mechanically by the first valve system and with a second annular plate valve , the first valve piston is guided via the plunger piston in the cylindrical guide in the housing upper part . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a lateral double diffused metal oxide semiconductor device , and method of fabricating such a device , are provided . the method comprises the steps of : providing a substrate of a first conductivity type ; forming within the substrate a well region of a second conductivity type , the well region having a super steep retrograde well profile in which a doping concentration changes with depth so as to provide a lighter doping concentration in a surface region of the well region than in a region below the surface region of the well region ; forming a gate layer which partly overlies the well region and is insulated from the well region ; and forming one of a source region and a drain region in the well region . the presence of the ssr well region provides a lighter surface doping to enable a higher breakdown voltage to be obtained within the ldmos device , and heavier sub - surface doping to decrease the on - resistance . | 7Electricity
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a method and system for allowing a user to define and use custom metadata is disclosed . the method and system include providing a network accessible server with a metadata library comprising a plurality of metadata vocabularies . the server allows the user to create a custom metadata vocabulary by displaying a user interface on a client computer in which the user specifies a plurality of properties defining the custom metadata vocabulary . when the custom metadata vocabulary is defined , it is stored in the metadata library for subsequent access . the method and system further allow the user to search the metadata library to select at least one of the metadata vocabularies to apply to an electronic resource . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an optical connector comprising a ferrule including an optical fiber , wherein a hollow portion for optical fiber protrusion is formed on a front end face of the ferrule , the optical fiber is inserted into an optical fiber positioning hole extended from an optical fiber protrusion port provided on a bottom face of the hollow portion toward an inside of the ferrule , and a tip face of the optical fiber is drawn in the hollow portion . this makes it possible to provide an optical connector which can shorten a time for assembly and can be assembled easily and inexpensively . | 6Physics
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a method / system for controlling downshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system utilized on a vehicle . when a downshift from a currently engaged ratio is required , skip downshifts and then single downshifts are evaluated in sequence . if throttle demand is high , skip downshifts are evaluated to determine if they can be completed at no greater than a reference value , which is higher than otherwise allowed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention provides a method to prepare a srcacuo - 2223 superconducting wire with improved critical current density at reduced cost . in general , the basic method according to the present invention comprises the steps of : preparing a starting precursor powder with the oxygen content adjusted to the value of the final 2223 phase ; filling the starting powder into a metal sheath ; performing deformation processing on the metal sheath to form a composite wire and develop texture in the 2212 superconducting phases ; sealing said metal sheath so that a fixed oxygen content is maintained ; performing sintering to obtain the srcacuo - 2223 phase . the method uses metals other than a silver - based material in the sheath material , thus significantly reducing the materials cost of the srcacuo - 2223 superconducting wire . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a schema modeler for generating an efficient database schema . provides intelligent choices for schema structure , generates efficient schemas while minimizing the amount of experience required by a database designer . architectural elements of a schema design are proposed based on field inputs such as field type or relationship . schema information is manually entered or imported . configured for structural compatibility and semantic compatibility checking on fields and relationships for data integrity due to nested structure denormalization , inspection of lookup tables that can hold an unlimited number of records , inspection of taxonomy defined on a non - main table , and inspection of the schema for the existence of a main table . provide suggested field types or schema structures that allow for a more efficient schema to be generated . field types may include qualifier , multi - lingual , calculation and may include family or attribute table suggestions as well . generation of validations and data profiling ensure efficient results . | 6Physics
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a device for exchanging a die plate of a molten bisphenol a prilling tower is described . the device comprises : at least two die plates ; a guide which is in contact with the die plates ; and a drive mechanism , wherein the drive mechanism moves the die plates linearly and serially between an operating position and an exchange position along the guide . also described is a process of automated operation of the device at the top of a bisphenol a prilling tower . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a data mirroring method makes it possible to change the data mirroring mode among three kinds of data mirroring modes with the three kinds of modes according to the degree of burdens on the hosts and the respective controllers . a first information processing apparatus has a first host and a first disk system for sending and receiving data to and from the first host . a second information processing apparatus has a second host and a second disk system which connects the first disk system and the second disk system to each other and makes the data common to the first disk system and the second disk system . the disk mirroring method selects one of the three data mirroring modes including a synchronous mode , a semi - synchronous mode and an adaptive copy mode being different in data processing speed form one another according to the quantity of operations of the first host . | 6Physics
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substances , methods and devices for moisturizing the eye by stimulation of the lachrymatory glands to cause generation of tears . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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provided are surface treatment agents that enable surfaces with a chemically fixed lubricant to be produced instead of a resin coating which has drawbacks , such as that lubricity is reduced due to separation , peeling or the like of the coating during the movement within a vessel or tube ; and medical devices , such as catheters , having a surface at least partially treated with such a surface treatment agent . the present invention relates to a surface treatment agent for medical devices which contains a copolymer of a hydrophilic functional group - containing monomer and an epoxy group - containing monomer . | 0Human Necessities
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device for determining wear in a carbon ceramic brake disk . the device includes a coil arrangement having at least one coil structured and arranged to generate a magnetic field in the brake disk and to detect an eddy current in the brake disk , and an arcuate measuring area . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an optical information processing apparatus includes a light source for radiating a light beam onto an optical information recording medium . a first photosensor is provided for partially receiving the light beam emitted from the light source and generating an output , and a second photosensor is provided for receiving either a light beam reflected by the recording medium or a light beam transmitted through the recording medium and generating an output . a control circuit controls power of the light beam emitted from the light source using the output from the first photosensor , and a correction circuit automatically corrects linearity of the output of the first photosensor with respect to the power of the light beam emitted from the light source in accordance with the output from the second photosensor . | 6Physics
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in a semiconductor device comprising a mos transistor driven at a relatively low voltage and a mos transistor driven at a relatively high voltage formed on the same semiconductor substrate , the mos transistor driven at the relatively high voltage comprises : a first active region of a first conductivity type in the semiconductor substrate ; a first gate oxide film formed on the first active region and having increased thickness at the edge regions thereof than in the central region thereof in the direction of current flow ; and a first electrode formed on the first gate oxide film and doped at a relatively low concentration with an impurity of a second conductivity type which is opposite to the first conductivity type ; and the mos transistor driven at the relatively low voltage comprises : a second active region of a first conductivity type in the semiconductor substrate ; a second gate oxide film formed on the second active region ; and a second electrode formed on the second gate oxide film and doped at a relatively high concentration with an impurity of a second conductivity type . a multi - voltage level semiconductor device is provided whereby increases in the number of manufacturing steps can be restricted and decline in the performance of mos transistors for use in low - voltage circuits can be suppressed . | 7Electricity
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agricultural seed planting systems are provided . in some aspects , the system includes a processing unit , a frame , a furrow opener coupled to the frame for opening a furrow in soil , and a sensor in communication with the processing unit and adapted to sense a characteristic associated with seed planting . the sensor may generate a signal associated with the sensed characteristic and the processing unit may receive the signal . in some aspects , the sensed characteristic may be either a soil characteristic or a seed characteristic . information associated with the sensed characteristic can be saved in memory for future use and to assist with more effective planting in the future . | 0Human Necessities
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an safety control system especially useful for controlling the irrigation of crops . the system includes a transmitter having an extended range over two miles . a repeat cycle timer provides a repetitive time delayed input signal to the transmitter which transmits a signal while an irrigation system is operational . a receiver for receives the signal from the transmitter , and a time delay relay latches upon receipt of the signal by the receiver to close a circuit and provide power to a pump unit for a fixed amount of time . if the time delay relay times out without receiving a signal from the transmitter , the irrigation pump unit is shut off . | 6Physics
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a semiconductor assembly includes a semiconductor die comprising lower and upper electrical contacts . a lead frame having a lower die pad is electrically and mechanically connected to the lower electrical contact of the die . an upper conductive member has a first portion electrically and mechanically connected to the upper electrical contact of the die . a lead terminal has a surface portion electrically and mechanically connected to a second portion of the conductive member . the surface portion of the lead terminal and / or the second portion of the conductive member has a series of grooves disposed therein . packaging material encapsulates the semiconductor die , at least a portion of the lead frame , at least a portion of the upper conducive member and at least a portion of the lead terminal . | 7Electricity
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the present invention is a multifunctional portable barbecue grill that is designed and configured to expand in order to increase and / or decrease the total size the cooking surface of the particular grill . the grill includes a mainframe that supports the housing . located in the housing is a grate . the mainframe , housing and grate include a slideably extension system for increasing or decreasing the length of the grill . in addition , for convenience and added comfort , the mainframe of the grill can be altered in height to provide for a comfortable height for the cook as well as provide for an easy means for storage and transportability . | 0Human Necessities
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a paper feeing cassette of an image forming apparatus includes a paper stacking plate on which a sheet of paper is stacked ; a lift unit placed under the paper stacking plate , lifting by a rotating pivot , the rotating pivot being connected to a driving motor using a connection portion and rotated , and ascending the paper stacking plate ; and a release unit separating the connection portion from the rotating pivot , disconnecting the driving motor from the rotating pivot , descending the paper stacking plate by its weight , and separating the sheet of paper from a pickup roller . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a cutting tool and a method for the production of cutting tools for metalworking characterized in that the holder body of the tool first is submitted to a surface hardening that results in the formation of compressive stresses in the surface and then submitted to a surface treatment that gives additional contribution of compressive stresses in the surface . in this way , it is allowed to , on one hand , be able to modify / machine or remove parts of or the entire phase - transition layer obtained in the surface hardening at the same time as additional compressive stresses are built up in the surface of a hardened steel material in the tool body . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a driving device for an ultrasonic wave motor , comprises : a stator member having an electrostrictive member and a resilient member , and adapted to generate travelling vibration wave in the resilient member by excitation with the electrostrictive member ; a moving member maintained in pressure contact with the stator member and driven by the travelling vibration wave ; a reference pulse oscillator circuit for generating reference pulses of a frequency determined corresponding to a required moving speed of the member ; an encoder for generating pulses relating to the amount of movement of the moving member ; a phase difference signal generating circuit for generating a phase difference signal corresponding to the phase difference between the reference pulses from the reference pulse oscillator circuit and the output pulses of the encoder ; and an ac voltage forming circuit for forming ac voltage signals to be supplied to the electrostrictive member , based on the phase difference signal . | 7Electricity
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measurements by use of a conventional caliper process require skills and experiences . further , since different pregnant women gain and keep fats in their bodies in different ways , results of measurements of their body fats vary . to overcome the inconvenience , there is provided a system for measuring a percent body fat or a total body fat by a bioelectrical impedance method , which comprises first input means , second input means and computation means , wherein personal data of a patient such as a height and a body weight is input into the first input means , a weight of a fetal part is input into the second input means , and the computation means computes a percent body fat or a total body fat by subtracting the body weight input into the second input means from the body weight input into the first input means . further , to overcome the inconvenience , there is provided a system for measuring a percent body fat by a bioelectrical impedance method which comprises first input means , second input means and computation means , wherein personal data of a patient such as a height and a body weight is input into the first input means , a weight of a fetal part is input into the second input means , and the computation means computes a percent body fat by subtracting the body weight input into the second input means from the body weight input into the first input means . | 0Human Necessities
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an array of magnetic sensors and a digital signal processor are used to break a target magnetic dipole field into its components , and a magnetic signature of the present magnetic field is created . predicted target signatures are precomputed for multiple magnetic orientations of the dipole at each of a plurality of range locations , expressed in terms of anderson functions , which are a set of equations that decompose the magnetic field in each of the magnetic response locations , and are stored in a lookup table for reference . input data measured by the sensors are processed and each sensor &# 39 ; s magnetic value is predicted to process against background noise using the other sensors of the array . a long term time average consistent with the relative motion of the target is computed using bandpass filtering of the signals from the sensor array . the bandpass filtered data is used to update the predicted data so that anomalies and other non - target data is removed from the signals that are processed . the data are then expressed in terms of anderson functions . the data are matched filtered , wherein it is correlated with the stored precomputed predicted target signatures . the correlation yields a set of values that is then thresholded . if a target is present at any of the locations , then the correlated normalized value computed as stated above will be higher than the chosen threshold . the target locations that are above the threshold are then displayed on a monitor showing the relative location and dipole of orientation . | 6Physics
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a method of collecting data from multiple sources in a multi - tenant system is provided . the method includes obtaining data corresponding to a first tenant in the multi - tenant system and a second tenant in the multi - tenant system from a first source , obtaining data corresponding to the first tenant in the multi - tenant system and the second tenant in the multi - tenant system from a second source , and aggregating the data obtained from the first and second sources into a single database and associating each entry of the obtained data with at least one of the tenants of the multi - tenant system . | 7Electricity
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a toroidal variable speed traction drive is provided . the drive comprises a driving toroidal disc assembly and a driven toroidal disc assembly . the toroidal disc assemblies have a common axis of rotation . a plurality of roller assemblies are interposed between the toroidal discs . each roller assembly comprises at least one roller . the toroidal discs are urged together against the interposed roller assemblies by an axially directed clamping force . each roller of each roller assembly contacts each toroidal disc at contact points . the driving toroidal disc assembly is driven by an input drive shaft which provides an input torque . the driven toroidal disc drives an output structure , that rotates around the common axis of rotation , the output structure driving an output shaft . an interposed clamping arrangement is provided between the driven toroidal disc and the output structure , the interposed clamping arrangement provides the axially directed clamping force which is proportional to an output torque experienced by the output shaft . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in a printing environment a desired document is proofed by superimposing an alignment grid on the desired document and printing the grid and desired document on a receiver to check alignment of on the printed desired document to the receiver and once alignment is acceptable , removing the grid . the desired document or print job may then be printed without the grid . | 6Physics
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a gem setting elegantly mounts a gem in a diadem so the gem appears to be suspended above a base by a plurality of complementary gemstones . the setting permits light to pass inwardly through the complementary gemstones and into a pavilion of the gem to enhance the appearance of the gem . | 0Human Necessities
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a stringed musical instrument comprises of a headstock with tuners , a neck having a fretboard , a body having a top and back , a saddle with a bridge secured to the body and one or more strings stretched from the headstock over the neck , fretboard , and over a portion of the top of the body to contact points on the bridge saddle . the instrument is further provided with a means for adjusting the saddles up or down in any interval to change individual string action height while the saddles maintain full contact to the body of the instrument without the employment of inferior air gaps between the bottom of the string and the instrument &# 39 ; s body . the elimination of air gaps under the instrument &# 39 ; s saddle or bridge offer improved sonic sustain and enhanced musical tone . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a medical tissue extraction instrument , which can allow an inspector to accurately locate a fine needle at a desired tissue extraction position without any need for assistance while assuring stable tissue extraction . the medical tissue extraction instrument includes a tissue extraction controller to control the pressure of a suction tube connected to a fine needle during extraction of tissue . the tissue extraction controller includes a suction pressure generator taking the form of a footboard and adapted to control a suction operation of the suction tube by being pushed downward . | 0Human Necessities
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it has been found that by treating seismic data as damped oscillatory responses of earth layers in the form of resonating layer bars of rocks , data values , termed alpha values , can be obtained which yield an indication of subsurface composition . seismic data are accordingly processed by obtaining an indication of the frequency - amplitude spectrum of each successive portion or data window of a seismic trace , determining the half - power points of each such spectrum for the trace , obtaining from the half - power points the alpha value for each trace and recording or plotting the alpha values . the alpha values obtained according to the present invention have been found to be useful in lithologic identification and in obtaining porosity information . the present invention is a calculator or digital data processing computer for obtaining such alpha values from field seismic data . | 6Physics
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apparatus for adding new learning tasks to an incremental supervised learner provides a flexible incremental representation of all encountered training examples , thereby permitting state representations for new learning tasks to take advantage of incremental training already completed by encoding all past training examples as negative examples for a hypothetical learning task . the state representation of the hypothetical learning task is copied as the initial state representation for a new learning task to be initiated , and is initialized with negative training examples of all previously presented training examples , thereby permitting the learning task to efficiently incorporate the previous examples . | 6Physics
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a multisheet structure is made using compression diffusion bonding according to the present invention using a cres template to apply increased pressure in the areas designated for diffusion bonds to improve the bond quality and to reduce the processing time . the cres template is patterned to correspond with the db arrangement in the superplastically formed part . the forming press forces the template against the pack of spf sheets to provide 300 - 1200 psi or more pressure along the bond lines to speed their formation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for controlling access to digital information utilizes a location identity attribute that defines a specific geographic location . the location identity attribute is associated with the digital information such that the digital information can be accessed only at the specific geographic location . the location identity attribute further includes a location value and a proximity value . the location value corresponds to a location of an intended recipient appliance of the digital information , and may be further defined in terms of latitude , longitude and altitude dimensions . the location identity attribute is enforced by allowing access to the digital information only at the specific geographic location . as a first part of this enforcement process , the location of an appliance through which access to the digital information is sought is identified . the appliance location is then compared to the specific geographic location defined by the location identity attribute , and access to the digital information is allowed only if the appliance location falls within the specific geographic location . there are many ways to identify the location of the appliance , including : resolving the appliance location from a street address for the appliance ; retrieving the appliance location from a file stored within the appliance ; recovering the appliance location from a gps receiver embedded in the appliance ; and recovering the appliance location by triangulating rf signals received by the appliance . | 6Physics
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the present invention provides a small electronic device including a cabinet body having a battery chamber defined therein , and a battery pack having a battery that is to be received in the battery chamber and is integrated with a battery lid for covering the battery chamber . the battery lid is detachably engaged with the cabinet body . a support plate for receiving the battery is placed on the bottom face of the battery chamber . an opening is centrally defined on the support plate . | 7Electricity
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a structure and a method for preventing latchup in a gate array . the structure including : a nfet gate array and a pfet gate array in a substrate ; an electrically conductive through via extending from a bottom surface of the substrate toward a top surface of the substrate the nfet gate array and pfet gate array , the through via electrically contacting the p - well . | 7Electricity
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a noble gas - chlorine gas mixture having broad - spectrum effectiveness against bacteria , viruses , mold , fungi , algae including spore forming microorganisms , termites , roaches , mice and other organisms . the noble gas , preferably argon / chlorine gas mixture is introduced into an enclosed area where the bacteria , virus , mold , fungi , etc ., are found and allowed to remain so that the gas composition can penetrate completely into the space including cracks and crevices . after the remediation is complete , the enclosed space should be ventilated or air movement increased to disperse the remaining gas composition . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to a method for preparing a solution of a refolded , recombinantly expressed or chemically synthesized eukaryotic membrane protein in monodisperse form , to methods for preparing a crystalline form of a recombinantly expressed or chemically synthesized membrane protein , to a crystalline form of a recombinantly expressed , or chemically synthesized eukaryotic membrane protein , and to a crystalline form of a complex of a recombinantly expressed or chemically synthesized eukaryotic membrane protein and of an accessory agent . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a shift control system for keyboard having plural character keys and at least one shift key arranged in a predetermined key matrix and the positions of which are defined by respective matrix codes , including a keyboard controller under the control of a central processing unit for determining a depression of any of the keys of the key matrix . the matrix codes of the shift keys are predetermined and so identified . the key matrix is scanned and the matrix codes of any depressed keys are determined and compared with the predetermined matrix code of the shift keys . keycodes are formed for each depressed key based on the matrix codes produced for the respective key and based on whether or not a shift key depression is determined . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to the delivery of anti - migraine compounds through an inhalation route . specifically , it relates to aerosols containing lidocaine , verapamil , diltiazem , isometheptene , or lisuride that are used in inhalation therapy . in a method aspect of the present invention , lidocaine , verapamil , diltiazem , isometheptene , or lisuride is administered to a patient through an inhalation route . the method comprises : a ) heating a composition of lidocaine , verapamil , diltiazem , isometheptene , or lisuride , to form a vapor ; and , b ) allowing the vapor to cool , thereby forming a condensation aerosol comprising particles with less than 5 % drug degradation products . in a kit aspect of the present invention , a kit for delivering lidocaine , verapamil , diltiazem , isometheptene , or lisuride through an inhalation route is provided which comprises : a ) a thin coating of a lidocaine , verapamil , diltiazem , isometheptene , or lisuride composition and b ) a device for dispensing said thin coating as a condensation aerosol . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention discloses a dissoluble pdms - modified p amphiphilic copolymer and the method of fabricating the same . the amphiphilic copolymer of the present invention is fabricated via chemically bonding hema , maa , and poly , bis terminated in aqueous solution . the pdms - modified p amphiphilic copolymer can be dissolved completely in polar solvents , particularly alcohol solvents , to facilitate subsequent processing . the amphiphilic copolymer features adjustable hydrophobic - hydrophilic properties and exhibits excellent biocompatibility . thus , it can be utilized in a number of advanced applications , including anti - fouling and drug delivery . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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advanced digital motion control is a multi - axis incremental position control system which includes a digital processor and memory , servo motor actuator with tachometer feedback , velocity servo power amplifier , position feedback device , position feedback signal converter , and digital to analog converter . the processor provides digital time reference feedback control of motion profiling and positioning of the mechanical load for multi - axis simultaneously without sacrificing update feedback rate control . the read time code execution time is compact and speed efficient optimizing control of multi - axis high speed / high accuracy servo systems in a space and cost effective method . | 6Physics
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a safety cover for use on a handrail , grab bar or peripheral edge of a fixture or object at a darkened location . the cover features a longitudinally split tubular member of resiliently flexible material and an illumination source carried thereby that is operable to provide illumination of the darkened location . the tubular member has a circumferential resiliency that biases two free edges of the tubular member toward one another from to automatically close up the longitudinal split , whereby the tubular member frictionally grips the rail , bar or peripheral edge over which it is placed . an illuminating floor mat or toilet lid cover features at least one longitudinally - shaped illumination member running along at least one peripheral edge of the mat or cover with one or more light - emitting areas of said longitudinally - shaped illumination member in a visually detectable position left unconcealed by the mat or cover . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a dosage reminder cap provides an easy , effective way to track consumption of medication . a rotating disk provides a tool for marking the either last dose taken or the next dose due to be taken of a prescribed medication in order to facilitate proper consumption of the medication . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an air ride suspension assembly or kit is provided for converting a leaf spring suspension arrangement on a motor vehicle having a solid rear axle to one supported by an air ride suspension assembly is disclosed in order to leverage the benefits of such air ride suspension systems to the conversion suspension assembly is disclosed . a leaf spring is removed and replaced with an upper support arm which is secured to the pre - existing leaf spring attachment sites on the chassis . a mount is then attached to the rear solid axle to which multiple connections are made from the upper support arm including an air bladder . the air ride conversion system can be supplied as a kit for installation by owners of vehicles where they routinely move heavy loads directly with the vehicle or by towing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an on - line , non - destructive method and apparatus monitors a welding process and detects faulty welds by analyzing the average frequency of the airborne radiation emitted from a weld during the welding process . a sequence of measured average frequency values corresponding to sequential blocks of time during the weld are individually compared to a predetermined frequency threshold value . overall weld integrity is discerned by comparing the number of average frequency values exceeding the threshold value to the number of average frequency values not exceeding the threshold value . | 6Physics
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a water / steam system for a combined cycle power plant and related method for operating said system are provided . the system comprises a heat recovery steam generator providing a flue gas stream path for extracting heat from a flue gas stream exhausted from a gas turbine , the heat recovery steam generator having a low pressure section including a low pressure evaporator arranged along the flue gas stream path for generating low pressure steam at a low pressure input level for a main input of a low pressure steam turbine . to use heat a low temperatures , embodiments of the system provide that in the low pressure section , additional sub low pressure steam , at a sub low pressure level below the low pressure level , is generated by a sub low pressure evaporator in the flue gas stream path . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention is embodied in a separator sheet handling assembly that includes a lifting assembly adapted to receive a pallet containing a stack of separator sheets . the lifting assembly positions the stack of separator sheets into a predetermined location where a feed assembly engages a separator sheet positioned at the top of the stack of separator sheets . the feed assembly removes the separator sheet and transports it to a test assembly where the separator sheet is monitored for a particular characteristic such as cleanlines or structural integrity . the separator sheet is delivered to a first storage assembly if the separator sheet has the particular characteristic , or a second storage assembly if the separator sheet does not include the particular characteristic . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a lens is provided which can be worn , in the form of eyeglasses , for the reduction of visual noise and resulting eye strain for an observer of a visual display terminal . the lens comprises a light transmitting plastic body having convex shaped outer surface away from the eye of the observer and a concave inner surface facing the eye of the observer . the body is provided with , in combination , an ultraviolet absorber for at least substantially blocking the transmission of ultraviolet radiation incident upon the lens , a color dye for diminishing the transmission of radiation having a wavelength of between 500 - 600 nm , and a grey dye for reducing the transmission of visible light . a corresponding method is also provided , along with a method and a kit for producing such a lens . | 6Physics
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a lift fan for use in short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft is disclosed and claimed . the lift fan is driven by bleed air from a main engine of the aircraft and may be controlled by an electromagnet . this eliminates the drag and torque on the main engine and reduces fuel cost and engine wear . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention concerns methods and apparatus for implementing a multi - user advance reservation system where reservations are specified in terms of flexible constraints , inflexible constraints and business values . the specification of reservations in this manner allows an entity managing the reservation system to arbitrate among reservations received from a user population with a view toward maximizing business value across the user population . in methods and apparatus of the present invention , penalties and rewards associated with various reservation outcomes can be specified in reservations to assist in business value maximization . in an example , a reservation having a low business value may be declined when there is a significant possibility that a reservation having a high business would be submitted during the pendency of service delivery to the user issuing the reservation with a low business value . | 6Physics
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a leadframe employed by a leadless package comprises a plurality of package units and an adhesive tape . each of the package units has a die pad with a plurality of openings and a plurality of pins disposed in the plurality of openings . the adhesive tape is adhered to the surfaces of the plurality of package units and fixes the die pad and the plurality of pins . | 7Electricity
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the variation of deviations of actual positions of a moving body from corresponding command positions is quantitatively evaluated as a servo control error , whether a feedback control system is oscillating is decided on the basis of the servo control error , set values of parameters expressing characteristics of a closed loop or a control element included in the feedback control system are adjusted on the basis of the result of the decision whether the feedback control system is oscillating , and the values of the parameters are adjusted to optimum values slightly different from values which will cause the feedback control system to oscillate . | 6Physics
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described herein are devices pertaining to the closure of containers having at least one opening , such as bags . these devices can have at least one connecting structure configured to fit over at least a part of the container &# 39 ; s opening , with the connecting structure being connected to at least two sides of the container . in some embodiments , the closure devices have base structures that the connecting structure can connect to and / or be held in place by . in some embodiments , these base structures are configured such that they substantially conceal the portion of the container to which they are connected . in some embodiments , the base structures have festive shapes , for example , being shaped like a birthday cake or flowers . coupled with the ability to conceal the underlying container , the closure devices can effectively transform a basic paper bag into an enclosed festive gift bag . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an adjustable mount lighting system includes a housing for attachment to an anchoring structure , typically a beam within a wall , which is facilitated by the use of adjustable brackets attached to the housing using bolts and attached to the anchoring structure using screws . the housing is preferably of a rectangular shape , at least the end walls of which define a planar portion to which a light - transmitting face plate may be secured using screws . the side walls of the housing have slots therethrough into which the bolts extend , and the adjustable brackets have apertures therethrough into which the bolts simultaneously extend prior to their interconnection with their corresponding nuts . the bolts are translatable within the slots to allow adjustment of the housing with respect to the adjustable brackets , and thus allow depth adjustment of the housing with respect to the anchoring structure and the exterior surface of the face plate with respect to the adjacent structures , which may include a wall or mirror . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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novel 5 - amino or substituted amino 1 , 2 , 3 - triazoles are disclosed as having anticoccidial activity . the compounds are useful for controlling coccidiosis when administered in minor quantities to animals , in particular to poultry , usually in admixture with animal sustenance . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a valve system oriented for an irrigation system which is activated by a control unit is disclosed . the system comprises a solenoid switch and a manual switch , wherein an electrical wire extends from the valve to the control unit . the manual switch operates as a hand handling rotating lever ; another use of manual switch is to serve as a means to force close the solenoid valve &# 39 ; s outlet opening so as to provide a mechanism responsive to preventing automatic opening of solenoid valve controlled by control unit . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a craftwork accessory may provide a portable and / or easy - to - use tool to help users &# 39 ; accurately and repeatedly apply stamp impressions and the like to items such as cardstock . the accessory may include a base portion , one or more elevated side portions and cover portion . the side portions may define a workspace for arranging the item . the cover portion may be movably attached to the base portion or a side portion , for example , by one or more hinges . in operation , the item and stamp may be aligned in the workspace and the cover portion may be pressed onto the stamp to stick the stamp to the cover portion . the cover may then be opened , the stamp may be inked , and the cover portion may be closed and pressed onto the item to stamp the item . the accessory may include alignment indicia on the base portion , side portions and / or cover portion to facilitate placement of the item and / or stamp . the accessory may also include fastening mechanisms , such as magnetic elements , to facilitate placement of the item and / or stamp . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a sewing machine is disclosed wherein a plurality of stitch patterns encoded as digital data are stored in a static memory . a graphic pattern display element having pattern images corresponding to the plurality of stitch patterns is mounted on a cylindrical member . the cylindrical member is mounted on the output shaft of a stepping motor . rotation of the stepping motor causes the pattern images to travel past a display window through which they may be viewed by a machine operator . control elements are provided for the machine operator to cause the stepping motor to be rotated until a desired stitch pattern image is visible in a predetermined position through the display window . a stepping motor shaft position sensor is coupled to provide signals indicative of the angular position of the stepping motor shaft , which angular position corresponds to the pattern visible in the predetermined position . these signals are utilized to access the memory to retrieve therefrom the digital data corresponding to the desired stitch pattern . | 6Physics
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described is a process for improving a photo sensitive material of polyvinylpyrrolidone type by improving its chemical and ability to maintain a straight line property even after etching . the present invention proposes such that at least one of a nitrate , a sulfate or a hydrochloride of two or three valanced metal ions is added to polyvinylpyrrolidone in the ratio of 0 . 01 to 10 % and then well stirred with the appropriate amount of an aqueous ammonia at the normal or room temperatures to obtain a ph of 7 to 10 thereby producing a metal hydroxide . | 6Physics
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an apparatus used in pairs , each formed of two components , a spring lift roller assembly , and a pair of spring lift lid rollers , all of which are attached to a mobile tank lid . the roller assembly is mounted at about the midpoint of the depth of the lid , while one of the spring lift lid rollers is mounted at each of the distal and proximal ends along the sidewall of the lid equally spaced from the spring lift roller assembly . the apparatus &# 39 ; s slra is disposed on and confined to a track and moves from a central position in the desired direction , left side or right side , for the lid raising . the lid rollers commence a ride on their own track above the slra &# 39 ; s track , during the travel of the roller assembly , and when that assembly has reached its maximum travel point , the bearing plates attached to and forming part of the roller assembly rotate such that the lid now overhanging the tank &# 39 ; s side walls , is in a position to and does rotate around the roller bearing of each roller assembly due to gravity , to open the access to the tank &# 39 ; s content and the lid assumes a generally vertical position , having moved from an original horizontal disposition . closing of the tank is carried out by a reversal of the process . this roll and lift motion is used for placement of material into the tank , but for dumping , the rear bottom opening or rear located side opening gate is opened by being rotated around the hinges on the end wall having such hinges , such that the total tank can be emptied upon having the front elevated or emptied while at rest in a level position by manual effort . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a drilling tool comprising a clamping shaft and cutting element contiguous with said clamping shaft . the cutting element comprises at least one flute having a flute surface that has a concave cross - section . the at least one flute has a cut - in section in the chip - forming zone adjacent to the main cutting edge in the area of the flute front and / or the back segment to enlarge the flute cross - section . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a photography device that includes an imaging component , a focusing component , a magnification alteration component , a display component , an acquisition component and a control component is provided . the focusing component focuses a subject image on an imaging surface of the imaging component . the magnification alteration component alters a magnification of the subject image focused by the focusing component . the acquisition component acquires a focusing evaluation value representing a degree of focusing of the subject image by the focusing component . the control component performs focusing control by controlling the focusing component such that the focusing evaluation value acquired by the acquisition component is at a maximum , and controls the magnification alteration component so as to lower a display magnification of the subject image by the display component if the focusing evaluation value is at or below a pre - specified threshold value . | 7Electricity
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two enzymes , one an acetylmorphine carboxyesterase , the other a morphine dehydrogenase , have been isolated from bacteria . the amce degrades heroin to morphine and the mdh oxidizes morphine to morphinone , with the aid of a cofactor . more particularly , the invention pertains to a process for preparing a 6 - ketone from morphine or a methyl or ethyl derivative thereof . the process comprises oxidizing morphine or an ether derivative in the presence of a morphine dehydrogenase and the cofactor nadp + . these reactions are used in detection of heroin or morphine . the enzymes can be incorporated in sensors for this purpose . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a software vendor freely distributes software to users and issues smart cards to be used with the software . the smart card includes at least one software module missing from the software package and a list of allowed functionality dictating the capabilities of the software package . a user authenticates , using , e . g ., public key cryptography , the smart card , which authorizes the use of the software . once authorized , the module missing from the software is reunited with the rest of the software package . the software can be used limited to the allowed functionality included with the card . if more or different functionality is needed , the user can purchase another card authorizing such additional functionality , and then transfer the new functionality to the old smart card . | 7Electricity
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rotational reactionary forces associated with drive trains which propel vehicles are harnessed and employed to move vehicle sub - components . the motor of a motor driven vehicle is mounted to the frame of the vehicle . the motor includes an output shaft that extends from the motor . the motor functions to rotate the output shaft , which rotation propels the vehicle . the motor further includes a motor housing from which the output shaft extends . the motor housing is pivotally mounted to the frame of the vehicle so as to allow substantial rotation of the motor housing with respect to the frame . the motor housing pivots in response to reactionary forces associated with the rotation of the output shaft . the motor housing interacts with sub - components of the vehicle such that the pivoting of the motor housing imparts motion upon the sub - components , such as air spoilers , suspension members , or trim adjustment devices . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus for extending the effective circumferential extent of an original an aircraft simulator mirror cell having a base support structure mounted to a movable platform , the base support structure being in generally the shape of a portion of a sphere of a predetermined radius and having a predetermined circumferential extent defined by original edges of the support structure configured to support a vacuum - shaped reflective film . the improvement includes a pair of extension wing structures having substantially the same spherical radius as the base support structure and a substantial circumferential extent , each of the pair of wing structures being attached to one of the original edges of the base support structure and substantially sealed thereto , the extension wing structures , when attached , extending the effective circumferential extent of the base support structure by a substantial amount , each of the pair of extension wing structures having outer edges for supporting a vacuum - shaped reflective film . | 6Physics
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apparatus useful for feeding a particulate starter material comprising nutrient and bacteria to a mixing tank , for solubilizing the starter material inside the mixing tank , for promoting growth of the bacteria and for discharging an aqueous slurry comprising the bacteria from the mixing tank . the apparatus preferably has a gravity - flow feeder and discharge port , does not require a pump , and comprises disposable parts . | 6Physics
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a radial piston pump is provided with a plurality of valve / piston cartridges . each cartridge includes the piston and at least one of the valves connecting the piston to the inlet and outlet passages of the pump . the bearings for the main rotor are pre - loaded using a threadedly adjustable end guill . once adjusted , the end quill is held in location by a pin or the like . the rotor itself is provided with counterweights to balance the eccentric cam surface . these features allow construction of a pump housing which is substantially a single unit , rather than two pump halves . a significant reduction in the number of machined bores also is obtained . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed is an aluminium alloy brazing material which is substantially lithium - free and calcium - free , and has the composition , in weight percent : si 5 . 0 to 14 . 0 ; fe 0 . 1 to 0 . 7 ; mn 0 . 2 to 1 . 5 ; mg max . 2 . 0 ; zn max 1 . 0 ; optionally a wetting agent as alloying element up to 1 %, and balance al and inevitable impurities . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a steering column apparatus comprising : a steering column provided with a body - side bracket mounted to a body strength member to have a pair of side plate portions opposed each other to be extended in a vertical direction , and a substantially cylindrical distance unit for supporting a steering shaft to be rotatable therein and having a pair of pressed and expanding portions formed to be expanded by plastic working to be pressed and supported by the side plate portions of the body - side bracket ; and an adjusting mechanism capable of adjusting a position of the steering column with respect to the side plate portions of the body - side bracket within a predetermined range , wherein the steering column is formed with a reinforcement portion for enhancing the clamping rigidity of the distance unit with respect to the side plate portions . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of determining an engine intake air leak may include measuring an air flow rate into an internal combustion engine , comparing the measured air flow rate to a first predetermined air flow limit , calculating an estimated air flow rate into the engine when the measured air flow rate is less than the first predetermined air flow limit , comparing the estimated air flow rate to second and third predetermined air flow limits , and indicating an air leak when the estimated air flow rate is greater than the second predetermined air flow limit and less than the third predetermined air flow limit . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in addition to good thermal barrier properties , thermal barrier coating systems also have to have a long thermal barrier coating service life . the coating system according to the invention comprises a specially adapted layer sequence made up of metallic bonding layer , which consists of an nicocralx , inner ceramic layer and outer ceramic layer , at least 80 % of which is made up of the pyrochlore phase gd 2 zr 2 o 7 or gd 2 hf 2 o 7 . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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ski boot comprising a shell with overlapping flaps and improved watertightness . an elastically deformable tab is in fact provided on the lateral edge of at least one of the flaps and is partially or fully folded toward the other flap . this allows optimum tightness when the shell is secured and equally optimum tightness while walking , once sports activity has ended . | 0Human Necessities
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a power plug is proposed , including a terminal base having at least one conductive terminal and a ground terminal ; an electric wire having core wires connected to the conductive terminal and ground terminal , respectively ; a cover integrally connected to the terminal base ; and a ground mechanism for grounding isolated metal parts . the ground mechanism can prevent quality of power provided through the power plug from being deteriorated by electromagnetic effect of the metal parts . | 7Electricity
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a fusing device of an image forming apparatus and method thereof are provided . the fusing device and method comprise a conductive member having a linear portion for contacting a printing medium ; a fusing film for sliding on a circumference of the conductive member ; a pressing roller for contacting the fusing film in the linear portion , forming a fusing nip area , and rotating the fusing film ; and an induction heating unit for heating the conductive member by induction and generating heat , wherein the thickness of the conductive member in the fusing nip area is smaller than the thickness of the conductive member in other areas . | 6Physics
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ergonomic handset for precision manual tools comprising an elongated body and at least one working end comprising a tool - insertion opening at one of said body &# 39 ; s ends and a gripping zone near said opening , said gripping zone comprising three finger - rests designed to form a triangular tapered profile . a saddle - like component may be attached to the handset at the middle thereof , to be worn around the ridge connecting the thumb and the forefinger . | 0Human Necessities
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it is the object of this invention to provide a gas dynamic pressure bearing system with high rigidity and reliability . the unit is configured such that a thrust bearing sends lubricating gas under pressure in a radial direction , and a radial bearing sends the gas toward the thrust bearing , thereby increasing the bearing rigidity . in addition , one or more dynamic pressure generating grooves which constitute the thrust bearing are extended and connected to a particle catching holes formed in a shaft . with those configurations , the dust particles are trapped in the catching hole and are kept away from the bearing gaps . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention teaches a novel reagent formulation for the efficient preparation of a nucleic acid template from cells for high throughput real - time pcr analysis . the reagent permits rapid cell lysis and template preparation without the need for template purification and isolation . the reagent therefore dramatically improves throughput of real - time pcr analysis while at the same time permitting the rapid and sensitive real - time catacleave pcr detection of a single molecule of nucleic acid template in as little as about 35 cycles of pcr amplification . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of doping diamond with relatively large atoms such as aluminium , phosphorus , arsenic and antimony is provided . the method involves implanting the dopant atoms at a low temperature to create a damaged region of point defects in the form of vacancies and interstitial dopant atoms within the crystal lattice of the diamond , and annealing the diamond to reduce the lattice damage and cause dopant interstitial atoms to diffuse into lattice positions . the implantation dose will be low and such as to create density of implanted dopant atoms of no greater than 2 . 5 × 10 18 cm 3 . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and molding system for use in the replacement of articles , such as doors and windows . more specifically , the method and molding system for use in the replacement of windows and door in stucco buildings . the method includes making a uniformed cut about the periphery of the article being replaced , removing the outermost surface of the supporting structure defined between the uniformed cut and the periphery of the article being replaced , replacing the existing article with a replacement article , and installing the molding system around the perimeter of the replacement article . the molding system comprises a first member which is fastenable about the periphery of an article and which includes a tab that is engagable with a second member . the second member has a first return engagable with the tab of the first member and a second return engagable with a groove around the perimeter of the replacement article . the second member bridges across and conceals the joint between the article and the supporting structure associated therewith . | 4Fixed Constructions
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devices and methods for cooling microwave antennae and microwave hub construction are disclosed herein . the cooling system and hub can be utilized with a variety of microwave antenna types . a microwave hub is utilized to provide cooling fluids to a microwave antenna . the hub is constructed using no glue or adhesive for holding the different parts of the chambers in place . o - rings provide an increased reliability and consistency for fluid - tight seals in the hub . the various parts of the hub are form fitted and work together with the o - rings . | 0Human Necessities
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