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in a telecommunications system such as a global mobile telephone network in which each subscriber unit includes a subscriber identity module , each sim card has fixed memory locations , to which data can be addressed over the air . some of the locations can not be overwritten from the subscriber unit but can be accessed therefrom on the entry of short simple codes , each associated with one of the locations . further fixed memory locations can be read over the air only when the subscriber enters a personal identification number . locking control files are used to control read / write access to the locations respectively . | 7Electricity
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a design methodology reduces electromigration in integrated circuit joints such as flip - chip bumps by seeking to produce a more uniform current distribution at the interface between the integrated circuit pad and the joint while maintaining an interface form that coincides with standard integrated circuit designs is presented . the design methodology addresses the current distribution at the pad by introducing an intermediate trace routing design between the current delivering trace and the pad that distributes the inflow of current from the trace to multiple points of entry on the pad . the intermediate trace routing design includes an outer trace channel connected to the current delivering trace . a plurality of conductive trace leads connect the outer trace channel to the pad . preferably , each of the plurality of conductive trace leads is characterized by a respective trace impedance so as to distribute equal current flow through each of the leads to the pad . | 7Electricity
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a method for responding to a change in source code , said method comprising : interconnecting a plurality of nodes to form a graph data structure wherein the graph embodies at least one dependency between a plurality of software projects ; traversing the graph to identify dependent code affected by the change ; evaluating the identified dependent code ; and wherein the changed source code is from a first software project and the identified dependent code is from a second software project . | 6Physics
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a protective cover for a personal mobility vehicle for use when the pmv is stored on ground or on a platform left attached to a vehicle . only two mating flexible flat side panels form the cover . the arcuate mating upper margins are connected together by weather stitching , the lower margins being unconnected for cover installation over the pmv and preferably include a casing and a drawstring for tightening the lower margins beneath the pmv . the weather stitching is formed by multiple closely spaced lines of stitching through an inward seam allowance . the arcuate upper margins may be semi - circular , ellipse - like in shape , or similar to a side elevation profile of the pmv . the panels are preferably formed having a weather resistant outer layer and a felt - like substantially non - abrasive inner layer . the cover has a cover length and a cover height preferably established by formulas related to pmv profile sizes . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to an arrangement for multi screw vessels , in particular twin screw vessels , with external propeller shafts , as well as to a method for producing such an arrangement . the arrangement according to the invention is in particular suitable for a drive system of an above - mentioned multi screw vessel and to improve the energy efficiency thereof . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to an image sequence coding method in which images are segmented and coded with respect to their contours and textures . the texture coding step is carried out by means of a new technique relying on a wavelet decomposition of the images , called quincunx bidimensional wavelet transform and adapted to a region - based coding scheme , for applications allowing to reach very low bit rates while keeping a good image quality . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to medical apparatus , and in one embodiment useful as a urine sampling receptacle wherein urine initially discharged therein may be segregated in order to get a sample which is more nearly representative in chemical composition , comprising a sloped false bottom having an aperture therethrough which includes at least a portion of one edge thereof and is positioned at the bottom of the slope . | 0Human Necessities
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compositions are described comprising at least partially defatted meal from a plant source containing protein - bound tryptophan , preferably squash seeds , and , optionally , a carbohydrate source provided in an amount capable of facilitating transport of in vivo generated tryptophan across the blood brain barrier . also described are dietary supplements , foods and beverages comprising the composition of the invention to induce sleep or provide tryptophan supplementation to individuals in need thereof . | 0Human Necessities
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a programmable lighting control system for advertising , decorative , artistic , and christmas lighting applications , consists of a standalone controller , an optional power booster device , and a personal computer compatible software program . the controller receives power via a standard ac outlet receptacle and includes : a plurality of ac output receptacles for connection to either series or parallel connected christmas tree type lights or the like ; a micro - controller to provide timing and control signals that are applied to solid state switching devices to drive the outlet receptacles ; a non volatile memory to store custom user defined lighting sequences ; a rotary , switch to enable the selection of either pre - programmed sequences or user defined sequences ; and a serial communication port . the personal computer compatible software program enables the user to create custom lighting sequences , which can be downloaded to the light controller non volatile memory via the serial port . the optional power booster device can be used to increase the output power capability of each of the individual controller output circuits . | 7Electricity
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a three - dimensional waveguiding structure for a microcavity surface - emitting laser is described in which native aluminum oxide layers provide control of intracavity waveguiding and the laser optical mode structure of the emitted beam . microcavity lasers described herein account for the blueshift of the emission wavelength as the laser lateral dimensions are reduced to or below the emission wavelength . | 7Electricity
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a high - frequency relay includes : a base block having fixed terminals insert - molded to expose fixed contacts ; an electromagnetic block mounted on the base block and for rotating a movable iron piece due to excitation and demagnetization ; and movable blocks interlocking with a rotation operation of the movable iron piece so as to be connected with and disconnected from the fixed contacts of the base block . a push - in spring for pushing one of the movable blocks is provided in the movable iron piece . the push - in spring includes a fixed portion fixed to the movable iron piece , a pressure portion for applying pressure to the movable block , and foot portions each extending substantially perpendicularly to the movable block wherein extending directions of the foot portions cane be adjusted . | 7Electricity
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an optoelectronic transmission device includes an optical signal source , a light detector , a solar cell unit , and a power storage unit . the reflector covers the light detector and the optical signal source . the reflector is configured to internally totally reflect first light emitted from the optical signal source to a first optical fiber and reflect a first part of the second light from a second optical fiber to the light detector and reflect a second part of the second light to the solar cell unit . the light detector receives and converts the first part of the second light into electrical signals . the solar cell unit receives and coverts the second part of the second light into electrical energy . the power storage unit is electrically connected to the solar cell unit for storing the electric energy . the power storage unit powers the light detector and the optical signal source . | 6Physics
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a process whereby the olfactory response of a gas chromatograph , equipped with a focused surface acoustic wave interferometer integrating detector is converted to a visual image for the purpose of performing pattern recognition . as volatile analytes exit a gas chromatography column a surface acoustic wave interferometer is used to monitor the condensation and re - evaporation of these analytes by periodically measuring the resonant frequency of the interferometer . a time varying output parameter is then converted to a polar display . this form of electronic nose provides a recognizable visual image of specific vapor mixtures containing possibly hundreds of different chemical species . because the method provides a means of adapting and learning to recognize new vapors using these images , it is a useful method for testing chemical compositions as well as the vapors associated with bacteria and human disease . | 6Physics
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a communication system and a method can be configured to facilitate the performance of a conference . the system can include a conference organizer terminal and at least two participants &# 39 ; terminals each assigned to respective conference participants who each log in to start a conference on the communication system . the communication system can be configured to calculate a decision situation at a particular point in time of the ongoing conference by analyzing the views expressed by the conference participants during the conference and send data relating to the decision situation for that point in time to the conference organizer &# 39 ; s terminal and / or other conference participant terminals for use in facilitating the conference . in some embodiments , such data can be used to assist the conference participants &# 39 ; in recognizing when there is a consensus made on at least one decision to be made during the conference . | 6Physics
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an improved miniature golf course provides water features which may advance , retard , or randomly impact the motion of the golf ball . the features may also wet the players by spraying them , forcing them to wade , misting them , etc . the features may take the form of water jets , streams , waterfalls , cascades , swirling turbulent water , water tunnels , triggers , alternative routes to the green , alternative parts of the green reached by different water features , fountains , gratings , nets , floating fairways and greens , ramps , waterwheels , water cannons , and combinations thereof . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for the encryption , transmission , and subsequent decryption of digital keying data . the method utilizes the data encryption standard and is implemented by means of a pair of apparatus , each of which is selectable to operate as either a master unit or remote unit . each unit contains a set of key encryption keys which are indexed by a common indexing system . the master unit operates upon command from the remote unit to generate a data encryption key and encrypt the data encryption key using a preselected key encryption key . the encrypted data encryption key and an index designator are then downloaded to the remote unit , where the data encryption key is decrypted for subsequent use in the encryption and transmission data . downloading of the encrypted data encryption key enables frequent change of keys without requiring manual entry or storage of keys at the remote unit . | 7Electricity
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a dye mordant composition containing a polymer comprising repeating units with at least 20 mol % of the repeating units having the general formula : ## str1 ## wherein r 1 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms , an aralkyl group , an aryl group or an allyl group ; r 2 and r 3 , which may be the same or different , each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , an aralkyl group , an aryl group or an allyl group , where the total number of carbon atoms contained in the main chain and / or ring of r 2 and r 3 is less than 16 ; n represents an integer from 2 to 20 ; and x . sup .⊖ represents an anion . | 6Physics
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a hydraulically driven rotary vibrator that includes a motor body and a pair of opposed housings . each housing includes a shaft , and an eccentric weight that are journalled by a pair of anti - friction bearings . the shaft of each housing extends a selected distance beyond a first end of the housing . a gear is attached to the extending end of the shaft . the gears associated with each of the housings are aligned and meshed with each other interior of the motor plate . the gears and their associated shafts are rotated when a hydraulic fluid is introduced into a motor chamber formed in the motor plate . the eccentric weights may be selectively phased for producing a determined vibratory output . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of managing accounts relating to presentation instruments includes receiving at a host computer system information from a client defining an account management rule . the rule includes an event , a condition , and an action to be taken if the condition is satisfied upon the occurrence of the event . the method also includes monitoring a plurality of accounts for the occurrence of the event , upon the occurrence of the event for a specific account , evaluating the condition , based on the evaluation , taking the action , thereby managing the account without human intervention , and providing notification of the action to an individual . | 6Physics
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a shield for removable attachment to an eyeglass frame front having a pair of eyeglass lens holding frames and a pair of pivotal temples for holding said eyeglass lens frames on the head of a user to provide protection on the top , the bottom and the side of the eye . the sideshields are attached to the eyeglass lens holding frames in a detachable manner and are mounted such that they do not interfere with movement of the eyeglass temples so that the temples can be folded or , if they are spring - pivoted temples , can move outwardly a predetermined distance without substantial interference by the sideshields . | 6Physics
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an improved bicarbonate determination with variability of apparent dissociation constant in henderson - hasselbach equation or henderson equation with henry &# 39 ; s law is described . the improved bicarbonate is utilized in the determination of improved strong ion difference and strong ion difference excess as the change in sid from the reference value at ph = 7 . 4 , pco2 = 5 . 33 kpa for blood gas testing . | 6Physics
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a web advertisement classifier for embedded advertisements in a web page includes detecting whether an advertisement is a contextual advertisement ; detecting whether the advertisement is a retargeted advertisement ; and detecting whether the advertisement is a behaviorally targeted advertisement . classified advertisement suppression is provided that includes identifying one or more previously - visited web pages ; visiting the one or more web pages chronologically identifying one or more target web pages having a content association that is a same content association had by the advertisement ; skipping the one or more target web pages ; and saving the resultant click stream . | 7Electricity
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a rotary drill bit comprises a bit body having a shank for connection to a drill string , a plurality of cutters mounted on the bit body , each cutter having a cutting face , and means for supplying drilling fluid to the surface of the bit body to cool and clean the cutters . at least some of the cutters are lateral cutters located to act sideways on the formation being drilled , and the cutting faces of such lateral cutters are orientated to exhibit negative side rake and negative top rake with respect to the surface of the formation . the negative side rake angle is greater than 20 ° and may be as much as 90 °, and the negative top rake angle is also more than 20 °. a single cutter may include two cutting faces at different negative side rake angles , e . g . the cutter may comprise a generally cylindrical substrate formed at one end with two oppositely inclined surfaces meeting along a ridge , a facing table of polycrystalline diamond being bonded to the substrate surfaces and extending over the ridge . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the invention relates to a method for producing a membrane module , comprising a plurality of elongated filter elements disposed in parallel adjacent to one another , each element comprising a longitudinal channel , a housing enclosing the filter elements , and a collector chamber between the housing and the filter elements . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a refractory guide member and a method for heating the refractory guide member by use of an inductor , where at least one collateral electromagnetic field located in a region spaced apart from the inductor is generated by the inductor . the mold part is made of an electrically conductive layer with several insulating interrupting slots for the controlled deflection of eddy currents from a main field generated by the inductor into a region spaced apart from the inductor . | 7Electricity
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for use , for example , in an anti - theft device having a lock , a piston moves in a cylinder having variant bores which provide upper and lower tapers . during factory assembly , a soft metal liner is deformed upon such tapers whereby to prevent , during later operational use , unwanted leakage of a pressure fluid either within or to the outside of the piston - cylinder assembly . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to display manufacturing technology , especially for a dielectric - free triode field emission display device based on double - gate / single - cathode type electron emission units and the device drive methods . this device comprises parallelly positioned anode and cathode / gate plates , during production , gate / cathode / gate electron emission units are set on the cathode / gate plate side by side . the spacing between cathode and gate electrodes is vacuum circumstance . for each cathode , an anode is positioned on the anode plate , facing the cathode . and the voltages applied on the cathode and gate electrodes are to scan and the anode voltage is to adjust the signal . when the electrodes on the cathode / gate plate take on fixed roles , fixed voltages are used to drive the device . when these electrodes on the cathode / gate plate can be used interchangeably as cathode or gate electrodes , respectively , pulse scanning method is used to drive the device . | 6Physics
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a probe including an elongate body defining a distal region adapted to be bent into a loop and an inflatable tissue coagulation body supported on the elongate body distal region . | 0Human Necessities
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a breath guard canopy for a serving unit of the type in which individuals move trays along one or both sides of the serving unit and receive food stuffs therefrom either by self - service or by being served . a breath guard , or canopy , in the form of at least one sheet of transparent material is supported on the unit in such a position as to be interposed between individuals moving along the unit and food stuffs contained in the unit , thereby protecting the food stuffs from the possibility of contamination . an illumination unit may be incorporated in the canopy to illuminate such foodstuff . | 0Human Necessities
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an auger to assist in ground burrowing or mixing paint or concrete , is used by attaching it to an electric or cordless power source . the major advantages over previous augers are : a hex head design prevents slipping in the drill chuck , an offset boring tip provides better digging , and a removable extension allows for the digging holes from a sitting or standing position possible without straining . the cutting edge of the auger &# 39 ; s discs is sharpened and provided with a serrated edge for easier digging in hard soil . a single spring pin lock connects a first shaft to the extension shaft and multiple holes in the extension shaft allow for a multitude of auger heights . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed is a system for separating liquid and solid waste . the system provides a plurality of ways of moving liquids from initial disposal to a reservoir . the system may comprise an insert and a shell , or may include a funnel , insert and shell . the funnel allows for direct collection of liquids . the insert allows for indirect collection of liquids . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an apparatus and method for electronic authentication of electronic transactions conducted on the www / internet . users can create and manage an individual account specifically for the purpose of proving ones identity and authority to access or engage in a wide variety of electronic activities such as purchasing , accessing confidential information , authorizing transactions , etc . user devices are connected to a security application service provider system and security system that maintain the individual accounts and communicate with participating vendors . the service provider system generates standard command buttons and text boxes for the users . | 6Physics
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crosslaminates of thermoplastic films have at least one of the films formed as a fluted structure , and two films are laminated to one another in such a manner that pockets are formed which contain gas . the pockets allow passage of gas between at least two adjacent flutes , whereby the product has an improved handle , and bags formed of the laminate have good stacking properties when filled with coarse particulates . the flute pitch is generally no more than 3 mm , while the pocket length is less than 50 mm . the bonding method involves spot bonding between the films , achieved by adhering the films together between crown portions of bosses on one film with molten material on the other film under a low pressure process , for instance achieved by provision of air pressure through adaptation of production apparatus , for instance die portions . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a liquid - activated lighted ice cube includes a battery - powered electrical circuit and led housed in a hollow body that resembles an ice cube . the circuit includes electrodes exposed to the exterior of the hollow body that , when in contact with water or other liquid beverage , cause the circuit to turn on the led and illuminate the beverage . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method receives signaling messages by a mobile apparatus at least from one base station of a cellular network , interprets a received signaling message , searches for an anomaly with at least one signaling parameter of the received signaling message from a first base station to a known comparison signaling parameter , gives an alert if the comparison gives an unequal result concerning at least one signaling parameter . | 7Electricity
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apparatus for stowing and deploying a plurality of control surfaces of a guided air vehicle comprises : a housing including : a plurality of slotted openings along an outside surface thereof ; and a corresponding plurality of cavities within the housing , each cavity extending to the outside surface of the housing through the slotted opening corresponding thereto and configured to accommodate span wise stowage of a corresponding control surface of the plurality , and each cavity having a section including an angled ledge and side wall support surface to accommodate stowage of the corresponding control surface in a span wise canted position with respect to the corresponding slotted opening . a method of operating comprises the steps of : folding each control surface of the plurality edge wise through the corresponding slotted opening and into the corresponding cavity within the housing ; moving each folded control surface into a stowage section of the corresponding cavity to edge wise mis - align each folded control surface from the corresponding slotted opening ; moving each control surface in the corresponding cavity from the corresponding stowage section into edge wise alignment with the corresponding slotted opening ; and deploying each control surface edge wise aligned with the corresponding slotted opening from the cavity through the corresponding slotted opening to a deployed position . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a fastener for use in air massage systems used with a bathtub that includes a shell having at least two layers with at least one hole being defined through the shell . the fastener , for instance in the form of a rivet , comprises a hollow body adapted to extend through the hole in the shell and a securing mechanism provided for anchoring the fastener in the hole and for retaining together the layers of the shell . the securing mechanism can comprise enlarged distal and proximal elements provided at opposed ends of the hollow body and adapted to be disposed against inner visible and outer hidden surfaces of the shell . the proximal element includes a decorative head adapted to at least partly overlie the visible surface of the shell . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a computer method for filling a selected region in a target image includes determining an attribute of a seed pixel within the selected region , forming a mask image of the region based on identifying pixels that have the attribute , and filling the selected region based on the mask image . | 6Physics
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methods that test multibeam satellite communication systems , including its antennas and transponders . the methods use input power telemetry and output noise power to test satellite transponders and antennas while the satellite is in orbit . one method that tests a satellite receive antenna employs at least two earth stations , one for rf testing and one for telemetry and commanding , with each providing a backup for the other . other methods may use one or more earth stations to perform testing . methods are disclosed that generate receive antenna pattern measurements , transmit pattern measurements , input chain frequency response curves , input chain transfer curves , and output chain frequency response curves . | 7Electricity
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in general , in one aspect , instructions are received from a user for management of a network device , the instructions are adjusted for compatibility with requirements of a network provider other than the user , and the adjusted instructions are implemented on the network device . | 7Electricity
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a method of processing a plurality of different code systems for an information processing apparatus including an operating system , comprises a step of inputting a source program , and a compiling step of analyzing meaning of the source program to thereby create a series of instructions and data required for executing a processing equivalent to the meaning of the source program . the compiling step includes a sub - step of transforming character type constants to a first code system occupying region including a first number of bits and transforming character string constants to a second code system occupying a region including a number of bits which is equal to product of a sum of the number of characters of the character string constants plus one and multiplied with the first bit number so that character type variables designated in the source program correspond , respectively , to the region of the first bit number while a character type array corresponds to a region including a number of bits which is equal to a product resulting from multiplication of the first bit number with the number of elements of the array . | 6Physics
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characteristics of a fluid are determined , in one embodiment , by flowing the fluid between a plurality of electrode pairs , applying respective dc voltages across at least two of the electrode pairs , and measuring resulting currents through the fluid at the respective electrode pairs . in one example , respective plates of the electrode pairs are configured so that they do not fully encircle one another . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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9 - cis - retinoic acid - α - tocopherol esters , pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and use of the same as a medicine for the treatment of leukemia , in particular , the remission of leukemia are provided and a combined use of a 9 - cis - retinoic acid - α - tocopherol ester and either 1α , 25 - dihydroxyvitamin d 3 or 9 - cis - retinoic acid exhibits a synergistic effect in the treatment of leukemia without any side effects caused by 1α , 25 - dihydroxyvitamin d 3 or 9 - cis - retinoic acid . | 0Human Necessities
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improvements in present day fire hydrants are presented . the improvement relates to a fire hydrant where the above ground structure is essentially removed and is replaced with an adaptable connection . the connection uses the same mounting hole pattern as used in the above ground hydrant . in operation , the adaptable connection is protected by a hinged cover that is opened to provide access to the adaptable connection . the adaptable connection includes a bayonet type connection where a portable fire hydrant is secured and rotated to start the flow of water . the adapter includes an electronic communication device that transmits real - time information on connection and flow characteristics . the adaptable fire connection eliminates the appearance of the fire hydrant , the potential of a vehicle hitting a fire hydrant and the material cost associated with above ground fire hydrants . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a television set include a dvd - ic 20 for outputting a composite signal a containing subtitle information and closed caption information , a tv - ic 10 for outputting an osd signal b based on the closed caption information identified in the composite signal a , and a serial bus connecting the dvd - ic 20 and the tv - ic 10 . the dvd - ic 20 informs the tv - ic 10 of the setting status of subtitle display based on the subtitle information in a dvd player . the tv - ic 10 , if the setting of subtitle display based on the subtitle information in the dvd player is on , turns off the setting of subtitle display based on the closed caption information in the television receiver , thereby prohibiting an osd signal b from being outputted . | 7Electricity
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disclosed is a novel system and method for maintaining computing functionality when a client device must be used in a low - power state . more particularly , when a client device is placed in a low - power state , sleep mode , or even shut - down , this method transfers aspects of the machine state onto a virtual machine in the cloud . this virtual machine may then function as a partial or full emulator of the user &# 39 ; s client machine and thus can be : 1 ) accessed ; and 2 ) communicated with by the machine &# 39 ; s owner or others who use the machine . as long as the client device is shutdown , the cloud continues to temporarily function as the user &# 39 ; s machine . numerous embodiments are disclosed including a “ hybrid decomposition feature ” in which the data on the client machine is prioritized and then transfer to a server , typically a virtual emulator , component by component or piecemeal manner or manner . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a simple inexpensive slide switch is disclosed having a unitary plastic slide member serving the dual function as a switch housing and actuator . the plastic member is slidably mounted to the insulator base member by flexible side skirts having barbs extending inwardly and disposed in sliding engagement with the base member undersurface . the flexible side skirts and base member have complementary boss means and boss receiving means to provide detent type operation . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for generating a performance indicator in a high - speed communication system . a plurality of disparate communication status signals with differing formats from a transceiver are combined in a logic module to create a single link quality indicator signal . the link quality indicator signal is used to encode different operational states of the transceiver from fully operational , to marginally operational , to failed . the link quality indicator signal is advantageously employed to drive a led creating a visual performance indicator . | 7Electricity
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the invention includes a liquid crystal display panel including spacers and a method of making this panel . the spacers , which are positioned in the liquid crystal - filled gap between a first substrate and a second substrate , provide support to the substrates and prevent the substrate from bending when the device is used as a touch screen panel . by preventing the bending of the device , the spacers help prevent the undesirable ripple effect suffered by liquid crystal devices . in order to minimize the amount of light blocked by the spacers , the spacers are formed in a region where light is substantially intercepted anyway , such as in a contact hole . a black matrix layer is formed on the spacers . the spacers may be distributed unevenly between the substrates , depending on how much force each of the spacers will have to absorb in each area of the panel . | 6Physics
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a software layer for boosting the throughput of a computer file server by reducing the number of required mechanical accesses to the physical storage is provided . the throughput boost is achieved through the combination of extending the data requests along the file path and inserting double - buffered paths in front of each file accessed . the software layer resides on top of the file system , where it can extend requests along the file path , work with network requests arriving over any network using any protocol , and work with any storage system attached to the server . the software layer can also be used in a server to accelerate requests made by local applications in the server or it may be used in any other computer to accelerate requests made by local applications that require data from local storage . | 6Physics
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the ball raceways on the inside surface of the outer ring of a rod end bearing to be used on aircraft is hardened by a nitriding process while at the same time leaving the remainder of the ring soft and ductile to resist fracture . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a device for regulating a voltage drop across a load , particularly an electromagnetic load , includes an actuator connected in series with the load , a ground and a supply voltage . a first current balancing circuit provides an actual current which corresponds to the voltage across the load . a current source establishes a desired current . a second current balancing circuit provides a signal for actuation of the actuator as a function of a comparison of the actual current with the desired current , the actuator thereby regulating the voltage across the load . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a knee joint prosthesis includes femoral and tibial components , a bearing and a control arm . the bearing includes an inferior surface in sliding bearing engagement with the tibial component and a superior surface in articular bearing engagement with the femoral component . a notch extends into the posterior end of the bearing and a groove extends anteriorly from the notch in the inferior surface of the bearing . the posterior portions of the femoral component define a cam box having medial and lateral walls and a cam extending therebetween . the control arm is slidably engaged in the groove of the bearing and pivotally engage on the tibial component . the control arm further includes a post that extends into the cam box . the post includes a cam surface that engages the femoral cam to generate roll back of the femoral component on the bearing during flexion . | 0Human Necessities
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there is disclosed herein an antenna for generating a rotating pattern . the pattern is generated electronically , and no physically moving parts are required . an exemplary embodiment of the antenna radiates a cardioid pattern which rotates at a 15hz rate for use as a tacan beacon . the structure of the antenna is in the form of a conic monopole above a ground plane . a plurality of vertical modulator fins , providing controllable shorting elements , and a plurality of suppressor posts are added . the modulator fins have associated diodes to which are applied a bias current along with modulating signals which cause the resistance of the diodes to vary with respect to the flow of rf current at the frequencies of interest . other details of the physical structure of the antenna are shown and described herein , as well as an electronic system for controlling the diodes . in a typical application , the antenna is mounted on an airplane to enable the airplane to serve as a beacon . in this instance , the exemplary system as shown and described herein is adapted to be coupled with the synchro system of the airplane compass for providing a reference with respect to magnetic north so as to properly electronically relate the rotating pattern of the antenna to magnetic north while the airplane upon which the antenna is mounted changes its flight direction . | 7Electricity
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a zoom lens system includes a positive first lens group , a negative second lens group , a positive third lens group , and a positive fourth lens group . upon zooming , the first through fourth lens groups move toward the object so that the distance between the first and the second lens groups becomes longer , the distances among the second , the third and the fourth lens groups become shorter . the third lens group includes a positive 3 - 1 st lens element , a positive 3 - 2 nd lens element , and a negative 3 - 3 rd lens element . the zoom lens system satisfies the following condition : − 1 . 8 & lt ; ør 3 - 3 - 1 / øw & lt ;− 1 . 1 ... wherein ør 3 - 3 - 1 designates the surface power of the object - side surface of the negative 3 - 3 rd lens element of the third lens group ; and øw designates the power of the entire lens system at the short focal length extremity . | 6Physics
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a folding bicycle in which all the pivoting members have horizontally pivot axes and all the members are indirectly connected to a single collar that slides up and down a seat post . in order to achieve an open or closed state , the collar is made to slide along the post and is then secured by tightening a quick release lever on the collar . two front tubes extending between the steering head and the lower part of the seat post are parallel . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a instrument for performing synthesis of small molecules such as oligos and peptides when using solid phase synthesis techniques to synthesize small molecules . the system and methods include a mechanism for controlling the pressure differential across the reaction vessels that contain the solid support used in solid phase synthesis . reaction vessels are held in a holder that provides a sealable chamber at the outlet ends of the reaction vessels . the rotor containing the reaction vessels is placed within a sealable chamber . the sealable chamber is fitted with a means for engaging the rotor and draining the reaction vessels to waste . the sealable chamber is also fitted with a means for engaging the rotor to drain the reaction vessels at a slower , variable rate . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an apparatus comprising a first circuit and a second circuit . the first circuit may be conf igured to generate an address signal in response to a first ramp signal , a second ramp signal , and a format signal . the second circuit may be configured to generate the first and second ramp signals in response to a one or more control signals . the address signal may support a raster format when the format signal is in a first state and may support a macroblock format when the format signal is in a second state . | 7Electricity
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a high accuracy programmable attenuator for accurately selecting and maintaining desired values of attenuation for a high frequency rf signal . the attenuator is comprised of a plurality of cells wherein each cell is comprised of an individual attenuator , a switch and a bias resistor . each bias resistor is comprised of a plurality of individual resistors arranged in a binary sequence and wire bonds are used to short out undesired resistors for compensating for insertion loss and obtaining desired attenuation . the attenuators of the circuit are also arranged in a binary sequence so as to allow the user to select from a large variety of attenuations in small increments . | 7Electricity
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a modular patient monitor has a docking station configured to accept a handheld monitor . the docking station has standalone patient monitoring functionality with respect to a first set of parameters . at least some of the first parameter set are displayed simultaneously on a full - sized screen integrated with the docking station . the handheld monitor also has standalone patient monitoring functionality with respect to a second set of parameters . at least some of the second set of parameters are displayed simultaneously on a handheld - sized screen integrated with the handheld monitor . the docking station has a port configured to accept the handheld monitor . while the handheld monitor is docket in the port , the docking station functionally combines the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters , and at least some of the combined first and second sets of parameters are displayed simultaneously on the full - sized screen . | 0Human Necessities
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a pressure regulator configured to reduce fluid flow droop is provided . the pressure regulator comprises a regulator housing having an inlet port , an outlet port and a fluid flow passage therebetween . a valve seat is positioned in the fluid flow passage and a valve plug cooperates with the valve seat to control the flow of a fluid through the fluid flow passage . a bypass plate retains the valve seat in the fluid flow passage , and separates the fluid flow passage from a sensing chamber . the bypass plate includes a flow aperture positioned in the flow passage and at least one aspirator that provides communication between the flow aperture and the sensing chamber . the flow aperture is configured to provide a low pressure region relative to the pressure in the fluid flow passage , wherein the aspirators are configured to communicate between the low pressure region and the sensing chamber . | 6Physics
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a well instrumentation system , comprising : a power and data supply ; and a plurality of functional units attached to the power and data supply and distributed throughout the well , characterised in that the power and data supply comprises first and second substantially identical cables , and in that each unit comprises a first power supply channel and a first data channel connected to the first cable , a second power supply channel and a second data channel connected to the second cable , and a functional module which draws power from the first power supply channel or the second power channel module , and data from the first data channel or the second data channel . the power and data supply can comprise a surface unit that can be selectably connected to either the first or second cable . the selection of connection of the surface unit to one or other cable is effective to select the corresponding power and data channels in the functional units . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the present invention relates , in general , to a method of modulating physiological and pathological processes and , in particular , to a method of modulating cellular levels of oxidants and thereby processes in which such oxidants are a participant . the invention also relates to compounds and compositions suitable for use in such methods . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a ballast resistor device for use in a gas laser system for stabilizing the operation of the gas laser includes a housing , a ballast resistor element and a filler material filled in the space between the housing and the resistor element is provided . in the preferred embodiment , the filler material is substantially high in dielectric breakdown strength as well as in thermal conductivity , so that the ballast resistor device of the present invention has a rigid structure providing a strong mechanical and electrical durability , not to mention an excellent heat dissipating characteristic thereby allowing to prevent the resistor element from being overheated . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to a motorized hair roller winder , comprising a handle and a rotary drum driven by a motor allowing , during use , to wind a lock of hair around said hair roller fixed beforehand on the winder , characterized in that said winder comprises integrated heating means allowing to heat the hair roller until said hair roller is removed from the rotary drum . | 0Human Necessities
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a catch pan apparatus for starting and stopping coating is disclosed for coating a downwardly moving receiving surface by curtain coating . the catch pan device includes an intercepting pan that intercepts the curtain when coating is stopped and a substantially horizontal intercepting surface that intercepts the curtain only when the catch pan moves to start or stop coating . the intercepting pan and horizontal intercepting surface intersect to create a volume that retains in the catch pan excess liquids that would otherwise spill onto the coating receiving surface as the catch pan is retracted to a non - intercepting position . the catch pan is controllably retracted at high speed through the curtain using linear servomotors such that the releasing edge of the horizontal intercepting surface passes close to the coating receiving surface at the point of curtain release . flushed edge guides maintaining curtain width are positioned outside the lateral edges of the catch pan . the lateral edges of the intercepting pan have side walls that intercept edge portions of the curtain . the side walls project outward and upward and terminate with horizontal severing edges spaced closely to the edge guides . edge portions of the curtain are thereby directed partly onto the intercepting pan and partly onto the edge guides for evacuation by the edge guide suction removal means . | 6Physics
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an improved gravity feed product dispenser track apparatus for products sold in containers having a truncated conical shape , such as a bell shape or an inverted bell shape used for certain popular yogurt products . the dispenser track assembly of the present disclosure aligns the products on a track with a front discharge portion and an exit ramp that tilts the lead product forward or rearward so that the inclined or declined front surface of the container is pivoted to a more vertical state to improve its visibility for customers . a plurality of pull through fingers is disposed near front discharge portion . these fingers maintain a lead container on the track while also allowing a customer to remove a container by pulling it through the opening between the fingers . | 0Human Necessities
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provided is a transmitter that includes a channel selector for modifying an operating frequency of a radio - controlled toy . the transmitter has a channel selection switch that enables a user to pick a channel from a set of predefined channels . the selected channel is then transferred to the toy . for example , a microcontroller unit within the transmitter may be used to detect the selected channel . the toy is placed in contact with the transmitter and the transmitter &# 39 ; s microcontroller unit communicates the channel to a microcontroller unit inside the toy . the toy &# 39 ; s microcontroller stores the channel in a memory in the toy . the toy then tunes to the stored frequency to receive control signals from the transmitter . | 0Human Necessities
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a fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines , which has improved and simplified means for a throttled preliminary shut - off to prevent cavitation in the injection system and late injections by the fuel injection valves . the pump piston is provided with two recesses that terminate in chamfered control edges and control the end of the delivery cycle and also contains a throttle bore , which has a cross bore , and connects the first recess , which is opened shortly before the other recess , with the pump operating chamber by means of a longitudinal bore in the pump piston . the second recess has an unthrottled connection to the pump operating chamber . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention concerns the use of cloricromene - 4 - methyl - 7 - ethoxycarbonylmethoxy coumarin ) base and the salts thereof to prepare pharmaceutical compositions with cholesterol - lowering activity . | 0Human Necessities
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provided are a method of manufacturing a plastic substrate having a tft , a substrate manufactured thereby , a method of manufacturing a flat panel display device , and a flat display device manufactured thereby , which can be used for a flexible flat display device . the method includes : preparing a film in which a plurality of conductive patterns are included ; bonding the film to a substrate ; forming the tft in a manner such that it is electrically connected to the conductive pattern on the film ; and forming an insulating layer covering the tft on the film . | 7Electricity
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the invention concerns a nebuliser with nanometric flow rate of a liquid effluent in a nebulising gas comprising at least arranged substantially concentric , a capillary tube for intake of the liquid effluent and a nebulising needle including a central channel fed with liquid effluent through the capillary tube , a chamber for intake of the nebulising gas feeding a nozzle for expelling the nebulising gas , the nebulising needle passing through the intake chamber and the nozzle expelling the nebulising gas , the nebulising needle including a outlet for the liquid effluent whereof the aperture diameter is less than 20 ? m , the ratio of the diameter of the outlet of the nozzle expelling the nebulising gas and the outlet of the nebulising needle being more than 10 the inventive nanometric flow rate nebuliser and nebulising installation are applicable in mass spectrometry of trace elements contained in intracellular or microbiological medium for example . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an auto - injector confines all functional components inside an enclosed housing , to keep its needle out - of - sight , at all times . within the housing , a needle holder positions a needle at a location . a drive mechanism then simultaneously engages the needle with a fluid source and accelerates it with a predetermined momentum for insertion into a patient . after fluid delivery , the withdrawn needle is moved to storage within the housing for subsequent disposal . | 0Human Necessities
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a data communication method , a communication system , and related devices are configured to establish a transaction identifier in a user equipment . the data communication method includes the following steps . a mobility management entity receives a request message and obtains ability information of the ue . if the ue has an ability to access a universal terrestrial radio access network / gsm / edge radio access network , the mme generates the ti . a communication system and related devices are also provided . thus , the ti is effectively established in the ue , so as to ensure normal processing of the ue . | 7Electricity
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paper decurling is achieved at the output of a printer or other paper handling machine by discharging sequential sheets of the paper into an angled tray . upon sensing of the paper at a predetermined height , paper curling is presumed and the tray is caused to drop . this causes the sheets to slide against an end stop and drop down with the tray . the tray then returns back upward , whereupon the sheets , which are sliding against the end stop are decurled at an end of the tray facing the discharge portion of the paper handling machine . the movement of the tray is further controlled so as to establish the stack at a uniform predetermined height at the end of each print job . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system for drying chemical reagents on material , particularly for producing product used in making reagent test strips is described . by drying selected chemicals on substrate drawn past a radiant energy source , rapid drying may be achieved while obtaining high - quality product . airflow sufficient to break or disturb a vapor boundary layer above drying solution may be provided to increase drying speeds . any airflow provided should not disturb the surface of the solution . still , air - impingement drying techniques may be employed in the system to finish drying reagent material once it is sufficiently dry to be stable in shape . the substrate upon which chemicals are dried may include a reflective coating to facilitate its use with high levels of radiant energy . a metallic or metalized substrate is advantageously used in producing electrochemical test strips . such test strips may be used in conjunction with various kits and be conveniently read using known hand - held meters . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a lighting apparatus . the lighting apparatus includes : a control module supplying power ; a heat sink receiving the control module ; a light source mounted on the heat sink and connected to the control module ; and a communication module including a connection terminal inserted into the heat sink and connected to the control module , and an antenna device protruding from the heat sink . since the lighting apparatus can be controlled in a wireless scheme , a user of the lighting apparatus can easily control the lighting apparatus . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a microelectronic device is rendered resistant to reverse engineering by encapsulating it in a dual layer encapsulant . the inner layer is compatible with the operation of the device , and has a greater resistance to chemical attack then does the device . the outer layer includes a filler of barium sulfate and gadolinium oxide , to absorb x - rays and n - rays respectively , is more resistant to chemical attack than the inner layer , and includes a groove around its periphery , to preferentially allow chemical attack radially . a full chemical attack damages the device beyond usable inspection , but a partial chemical attack is insufficient to remove x - ray and n - ray concealment . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for increasing the mobility of the ankle joint by application of a continuous or cycled force between the lower leg and anterior portion of the heel . in a preferred embodiment , an expandable cylinder is pivotally attached to a heel cup and to a lower leg cuff . a selected and quantifiable force is applied between the heel cup and lower leg cuff by a slidable expansion of concentric sleeves within the expandable cylinder using a coiled spring . | 0Human Necessities
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a brake control apparatus is provided with a simulator for applying a biasing force to a manually operated braking member of a vehicle in response to braking operation . a sensor detects conditions of the vehicle including a braking condition of the vehicle . a first biasing device applies a first biasing force to the manually operated braking member in response to braking operation , and a second biasing device applies a second biasing force , as well . only one of the first and second biasing devices applies the biasing force to the manually operated braking member when a predetermined condition is detected by the sensor , while both of the first and second biasing devices apply the biasing forces in the normal braking operation . the second biasing device may include a cylinder having a bore defined therein , and a piston slidably received in the bore to define a chamber filled with brake fluid , an elastic member for biasing the piston to expand the chamber , and a reservoir communicated with the chamber of the cylinder for storing the brake fluid drained from the cylinder , and controlled by a controller in response to outputs of the sensor . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a channel control method and apparatus for an iptv service are provided . in order to search for and select channels according to program viewing preference of a user , the channel control method for an iptv service includes : mode setting operation setting a favorite channel mode and a basic channel mode by analyzing channel change ; a favorite channel control operation selecting channels for favorite programs by searching for only the favorite programs in the favorite channel mode ; a basic channel control operation selecting the channels by searching for all the programs in a sequential order in the basic channel mode ; and a stream providing operation providing streams of the selected channels . accordingly , at the time of service log - in , the favorite program is automatically connected according to the program viewing preference and reservation , so that it is possible to simplify a channel control operation of the user and to improve service performance with prevention of occurrence of excessive channel change requests . | 7Electricity
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light emitting system , particularly , light emitting systems that utilize semiconductor wavelength converting regions , and methods of producing such systems are disclosed . the light emitting systems and methods of producing such systems seek to frustrate recombination of free carriers that are associated with wavelength converting regions . | 7Electricity
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an image formation apparatus develops an electrostatic latent image with a two - component developer consisting of magnetic carriers and toners by using a development apparatus and a latent image supporter including a filler in an outermost layer thereof , the development apparatus having a developer supporter , which has an internally fixed magnetic body and rotates while supporting a developer on a surface thereof , and a developer quantity controller controlling a quantity of the developer which is supported by the developer supporter facing the magnetic body and controlling a height of magnetic brushes and consisting of materials having rigidity or rigidity and magnetic properties , wherein a ratio of a development gap to a doctor gap between the developer supporter and the controller is from 0 . 7 to 1 . 0 , and a weight - averaged particle diameter of a developer carrier is from 20 to 60 μm . | 6Physics
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an accident sensor for a motor vehicle for triggering a safety system is provided . a deformable and radiation transparent synthetic material part is penetrated by a defined quantity of light traveling in a beam path . a radiation sensitive detector optically detects the deformation of the material part by detecting a change in the beam path to determine a position of impact on the motor vehicle based a signal waveform and a determination of the transit time between the impact and the detection of the signal . the material part is arranged externally on the motor vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a hook and bobbin locator apparatus and method consisting of a mounting plate and more than one hook and bobbin combination . each of the more than one hook and bobbin combinations is connected with a stepper motor and each of the more than one hook and bobbin combinations are removably connected with the mounting plate . a stepper motor is also connected with the mounting plate and a controller is connected with the mounting plate stepper motor and the hook and bobbin combination stepper motors such that movement of the mounting plate and the hook and bobbin combinations are controlled by the controller . | 3Textiles; Paper
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disclosed is a cellular phone having a card connector composed of a first slot for inserting a first ic card and a second slot for inserting a second ic card . the second slot is disposed above said first slot so that the inserting direction of said first ic card and the inserting direction of said second ic card are mutually in vertical relation . | 6Physics
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a failure detection system for an air - to - fuel ratio control system includes a exhaust gas monitor positioned upstream of a catalytic converter for monitoring an emission content of exhaust gas based on which an air - to - fuel ratio is feedback controlled so as to be maintained at a desired ratio . the system has another exhaust gas monitor positioned downstream of the catalytic converter for monitoring an emission content of exhaust gas passed through the catalytic converter . functional failures of the exhaust gas monitor of the air - to - fuel ratio control system is judged to be present on the basis of detected emission contents only when a predetermined threshold amount of intake air is detected . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of stunning an animal for slaughter is provided . the method includes directing a first portion of electromagnetic radiation in a first side of the animals head and directing a second portion of the electromagnetic radiation in a second side of the animals head such that the first portion and second portion of the electromagnetic radiation achieve constructive interfere at a focal point within the animal &# 39 ; s head . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and system for automatically collecting and for analyzing information about time and work performed on a computer includes a hardware abstraction layer for monitoring activity on various user input devices . the system also includes the following elements : a data collector for monitoring certain portions of a user &# 39 ; s computer activity and for logging into a log file those certain portions of a user &# 39 ; s computer activity ; a data analyzer for determining by following user - defined rules showing which portions of those certain portions of a user &# 39 ; s computer activity constitutes continuous work activities , and how this work should be categorized by project and task with project ; and an external interface for building the rules defining work . the data collector includes a resident module , such as a tsr module , which extends the file system of the computer so that detailed records are kept of file activities . the data collector also routes information about file and keyboard activity , and tabulates and writes such information to a user &# 39 ; s disk periodically . the hardware abstraction layer is a software module which is interposed between actual physical user input devices and the data collector . | 6Physics
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a process for manufacturing reclosable bags by forming a film includes moving the film and attaching to the film sequentially and crosswise with reference to the direction of movement of the film , a fastener including a first strip supporting at least one reclosable profile engaged with another reclosable profile that is complementary thereto and supported by a second strip or a part of the first strip , which will subsequently be attached to the film . each strip includes at least one web extending substantially mostly sideways on one side of the profiles . the above arrangements make possible special fasteners that include sliders , gasket membranes , fasteners inverted within the bag , peel seals and hinged fasteners . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of determining the length of a polynucleotide target is provided . with this method , a target is first hybridized to an array of first probes having different , determined lengths , resulting in the formation of duplexes between the polynucleotide target and the first probes . these duplexes have a single stranded section of target if the target is longer than the first probe it is in a duplex with . next , a second probe having a determined length is hybridized to these duplexes . if the length of the target is greater than the length of the first probe it is displaced during this hybridization step by the process of branch migration . in contrast , if the length of the target is less than or equal to the length of the first probe , it is not displaced . thus , the length of the polynucleotide target can be determined . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a utility pole comprises a hollow elongate body formed from a composite material including reinforcing fibres embedded in a matrix material and an energy - absorbing region comprising at least one elongate weakened zone formed in the hollow elongate body , the at least one weakened zone promoting delamination of the fibres and the matrix material if a vehicle strikes the utility pole . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the present disclosure describes novel methods that can be utilized to choose , set up , open , and / or manage an online account at a financial institution . the present disclosure addresses prior art problems of online account opening by describing methods for automating key aspects of the account opening process for customers such as tailoring the presentation of information to the online customer based at least in part on the customer &# 39 ; s input , performing suitability checks for the customer based on online products chosen by the customer , presenting cross - sell products to the customer based on information known by the financial institution or currently received from the customer , and allowing a pending customer to complete the online application procedure in the absence of a confirmed identification of the online customer . | 6Physics
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state estimation of a system having multidimensional parameters , which are unknown , arbitrarily time - varying , but bounded , in addition to state variables , is performed by initializing the state estimate and matrices representing its covariance and bias coefficients which linearly relate initial state estimation errors to the parameter errors . system matrices φ , γ , f , g and the mean value λ of unknown , time - varying , but bounded parameters λ are determined . a matrix λ is generated , representing their physical bounds . the state estimate } and matrices m and d , characterizing the effects of measurement errors and parameter uncertainty , are extrapolated to generate }, m , and d . the measurement noise covariance n is determined . the filter gain matrix k is calculated . the state estimate is updated with the filter gain matrix k weighting the measurement z and the extrapolated state estimate } to generate the current system estimate }, by minimizing its total mean square error due to measurement errors and parameter uncertainty . the matrices m and d are updated with the filter gain matrix k to generate m and d . | 6Physics
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a heat extraction system is provided for a laptop computer that comprises a system unit that includes a set of heat sources and a video display unit that is movably attached to the system unit . the laptop computer has air inlets and air outlets that allow air to flow into the system unit , over the heat sources forming heated air , and exhaust the heated air . the laptop computer has a set of tubes , which have an inlet and an outlet , located behind a video display in the video display unit and an air connection from the air outlets to each inlet in the tubes . the set of tubes are formed such that heated air passing through a constriction in the set of tubes changes in velocity and pressure in order to satisfy the conservation of flow rate . thus , heat produced by the heat sources is extracted from the laptop computer . | 6Physics
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a computing system receives a compressed archive file that includes a one or more new executable software modules , and a installation file specifying instructions for installing such modules on the computing system . the modules and the installation file are extracted from the compressed archive file , and the modules installed in accordance with the instructions . instances of executing software modules that correspond to the installed modules are notified about their impending termination . the instances are then terminated before launching corresponding instances of the installed modules . | 6Physics
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an improved apparatus for retaining a guitar pick is provided , which includes a ring with a magnetic component being attached , by a chain for example , to a guitar pick also including a magnetic component . the apparatus allows a performer to release or drop the guitar pick , either intentionally or unintentionally , and have the guitar pick be maintained in the performer &# 39 ; s hand by its attraction to the magnetic component of the ring . the guitar pick may be made from a magnetic material , including for example stainless steel or a magnetic plastic . | 6Physics
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a sir system has frontal air bags and side air bags both controlled by the same microprocessor . to guard against spurious deployment of side air bags with minimal software burden , a lateral accelerometer and an arming circuit detect side crash activity and apply an arming signal to a pulse accumulator circuit in the microprocessor which monitors the accumulator state to detect arming , thereby inhibiting deployment when the arming signal is absent . the arming circuit receives the accelerometer signal , removes the dc component which is subject to drift , adds a fixed offset voltage and compares the resultant signal to threshold values to produce an arming signal when a threshold is breached . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a distributed antenna array comprising a plurality of antenna elements , and a plurality of power amplifiers , each power amplifier being operatively coupled with one of said antenna elements and mounted closely adjacent to the associated antenna element , such that no appreciable power loss occurs between the power amplifier and the associated antenna element , each said power amplifier comprising a relatively low power , linear power amplifier . | 7Electricity
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there is an internal voltage generating circuit for providing a stable internal voltage by supplying the internal voltage before a time point when it is used . the internal voltage generating circuit includes a charge pump unit for generating an internal voltage lower than an external voltage in response to pumping control signals and a supply driving control signal ; a pumping control signal generating unit for outputting the pumping control signals to the charge pump unit based on a driving signal ; and a supply driving control unit for receiving the driving signal to generate the supply driving control signal to the charge pump unit . | 6Physics
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