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a device for micro positioning of small objects using an actively generated friction force field . positioning is achieved by sequentially holding the object by a gripper or holding means while moving the gripper on a manipulation surface by means of piezoelectric actuators . | 7Electricity
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an improvement in a papermaking process in which an aqueous paper furnish containing cellulosic pulp , and optionally also mineral fillers is formed and dried , the improvement being the addition of a drainage and retention aid comprising a water soluble alkali metal polyaluminosilicate microgels formed from the reaction of polysilicic acid and an alkali metal aluminate , the polyaluminosilicate having an alumina / silica mole ratio greater than about 1 / 100 , together with a cationic polymer selected from the group consisting of cationic starch , cationic guar and cationic polyacrylamide . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an interleaver comprises a serial array of optical elements to which a multichannel , continuous spectrum , composite signal is input and two multichannel , non - continuous spectrum , composite signals are output . two embodiments are disclosed . one such embodiment provides output composite signals which are spectrally symmetric in that each such non - continuous spectrum contains the same number of channels albeit of alternating center wavelengths . the other such embodiment provides output composite signals which are spectrally asymmetric in that each such non - continuous spectrum contains either a different number of channels or an equal number of channels of narrower or wider passband . each of the preferred embodiments comprises an array of optical elements which split the input composite signal into components of different polarization states , selectively add phase shifts to some of these components and recombine them a number of times . the inventive arrays operate on the incident composite signal light beam to produce interference effects which attenuate the unwanted wavelength components in each composite output signal and reinforce the desired wavelength components . | 6Physics
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the present invention comprises a method of and apparatus for simplifying the process of access to a network for a roaming computer user , divides the responsibility of servicing a given user wanting to access the network between multiple parties and minimizes the possibility of improper dissemination of email header data as well as improper use of network resources by non - clients . | 6Physics
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the compressor in a refrigeration system is controlled solely by a variable speed drive which controls the motor of the compressor by virtue of the varying of the frequency of the electricity provided to the motor . to minimize the initial cost and to minimize operating costs , the variable speed drive is cooled by refrigerant from the refrigeration system which permits the use of a smaller drive , and the variable speed drive is operated at , or approaching , a unity power factor . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an improved smoke control device for smoking articles which contains a valve operative to close off the flow of smoke drawn through the smoking article depending upon the pressure drop or draw rate of each individual puff . preferably , the valve comprises a resilient flap member responsive to the puff pressure drop for restricting or closing off smoke drawn through the smoking article and which will reopen after the pressure is relieved , thereby limiting each puff to a predetermined yield consistent with that obtainable in a normal puff . | 0Human Necessities
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an air flow system based on the human circulatory system whereby a cushioning , cooling and circulating air flow is generated by a wearer of the shoe . the shoe has an on - demand sieve plate supplying air to a pump . the shoe includes a heart pump actuated by the wearer wherein arteries lead air throughout the shoe and veins return the air to the pump . the shoe is designed to free the foot of immobility and rigidity , to aid in development and maintenance of muscle groups required in function . the longitudinal arch that develops is formed by the wearer and is individualized for each wearer rather than being preformed in the shoe itself . | 0Human Necessities
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a multistage separator for oilfield emulsions is disclosed . the separator utilizes a mechanical inclined plate separator constructed of electrically nonconductive materials disposed downstream of an electrostatic separation section . electrostatic charges imparted to the flowing emulsion by the electrostatic section migrate to the mechanical portion and establish a surface charge on the inclined plates thereof . this surface charge results in enhanced coalescence of the aqueous and nonaqueous dispersions present in the emulsion . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the method of making a screw connection includes measuring a torque applied to the screw by a controllable screw driver device and measuring a rotation angle of the screw in individual connection steps during the making of the connection to obtain measured values of the torque and rotation angle ; calculating a change in torque over a predetermined rotation angle interval from the measured values and deriving a stiffness parameter from the change in torque divided by the rotation angle interval ; calculating a change in rotation angle over a predetermined time interval from measured values of the rotation angle and predetermined time interval and deriving a rotation speed as the rotation angle change divided by the predetermined time interval ; analyzing the stiffness parameter and the rotation speed by a fuzzy - logic device to obtain controlling output variables and operating the fuzzy - logic device in one of three operating modes to obtain the controlling output variables and to produce at least one adjusting parameter for the controllable screw driver device to accurately make the connection . the three operating modes of the fuzzy - logic device consist of three association or correlation functions for either a low stiffness mode , a normal stiffness mode and a high stiffness mode of operation or a low rotation speed mode , a normal rotation speed mode and a high rotation speed mode . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention describes a method to psychologically alter the mental state of a target individual or audience by introducing odors to illicit memory in combination with a robust , coordinated audiovisual scheme , which results in the susceptibility to change their behavior . the odorant compositions are formed from ingredients comprised of at least an odorant compound and a carrier liquid . preferred odorant compounds include a variety of familiar odors which provide the olfactory stimuli required to be effective . non - lethal dissemination systems to deliver the odorant to the target individual or group are also described . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a system for controlling the folded or erected rearview mirror position selectively by turning reversible motors incorporated in the rearview mirrors by operating an operation switch in the cabin of a motor vehicle , includes a door lock controller locking the doors of the motor vehicle by an outer door lock switch or inner door lock switch , a controller for controlling the folded rearview mirrors , and switches for detecting the folded or erected rearview mirror position mounted in the rearview mirror turning parts , in which an electrically foldable rearview mirror system is interlocked with the door lock controller for controlling the folded rearview mirrors including a driving circuit changing over the reversible motors between regular and reverse rotations , and a micro computer controlling the driving circuit by processing the inputs from said switches . the rearview mirrors are folded or erected as a top priority by operating the operation switch after the ignition switch is actuated . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a catcher device is provided for a continuous ink jet printer of the kind for generating a row of parallel selectively charged drop streams catches charged ink drops . the catcher device combines the attributes of two different materials , specifically a polymer and a metal , and two different processes , to eliminate high cost , material limitations , and geometry constraints associated with prior art catcher constructions . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a cylinder head for attachment to a block assembly of an internal combustion engine as a replacement for a conventional cylinder head and its conventional valves and associated mechanical components . the cylinder head includes at least one longitudinally disposed spool with ports therein . when the spool is rotated the ports are rotated in a timed manner to be in communication with fluid intake openings and exhaust openings to permit the inflow of fuel into a cylinder in the block assembly and the exit therefrom of exhuast gasses . the use of a spool with ports eliminates the need for conventional valves , thereby permitting a lighter and smaller cylinder head assembly , as well as enables an engine to operate more efficiently at higher than conventional rpms . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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cellular mobile radio system having at least two base stations , and at least one mobile unit arranged to communicate with the base stations via a radio medium is provided . each base station includes apparatus for detecting the power of received signals , apparatus for generating a power control signalling bit for controlling the amplitude of a power signal , and apparatus for transmitting the power signal to the mobile unit . the mobile unit includes apparatus for receiving the power control bits , and apparatus means for monitoring the power control bits to identify the base station sending a greater number of control bits over a transmit frame , indicating that base station has received the higher average power signal over the transmit frame . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides a microsatellite marker combination for identifying lanyu pig breed , and the identification method thereof . the identification method comprises the following steps : providing a genomic dna sample obtained from a pig ; identifying the polymorphism of microsatellite markers of said genomic dna sample ; and analyzing the results obtained from step to determine the phylogenetic relationship between said pig and lanyu pig . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to a regulating device , in particular a motor vehicle parking brake with a regulating unit having a power - operated drive . to provide a regulating device which enables simple cable balancing , it is proposed that a hollow shaft be moved against a torsionally resistant stop as a function of the spring force of an elastic element , when the parking brake is released . the axial position of the stop thus ensures that an adequate cable bias force is always present . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a pressure actuated valve is disclosed which includes a plurality of flow openings , and first and second pistons . the first and second pistons are independently actuatable relative to one another , and are releasable coupled to one another by a release sleeve . the pressure actuated valve also includes a closing sleeve that is operatively coupled to the second piston . in an initial position of the second piston , the closing sleeve covers or blocks the plurality of flow openings . the pressure actuated valve includes a ratchet mechanism coupling the release sleeve to the first piston , the ratchet mechanism being adapted to allow movement of the first piston between its initial position and an intermediate position and back to its initial position while allowing the release sleeve to release the second piston after a predetermined number of cycles of movement of the first piston between its initial position and the intermediate position and back to its initial position . upon release of the second piston by the release sleeve , the second piston , and the closing sleeve , responsive to the urging of a spring , will move to its final position uncovering the plurality of flow openings . the ratchet mechanism allows for the incremental movement of a release sleeve in response to movements of the first piston . the release sleeve is adapted to open the pressure actuated valve upon movement of the release sleeve through a designated distance . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an improved method and device for the reduction of aerodynamic drag and for improved performance of ground vehicles by increasing the pressure on the base area of a bluff - base ground vehicle or vehicle component by conditioning the undercarriage flow and controlling the discharge of the undercarriage flow into the trailing wake of a ground vehicle . the subject invention provides an improved method and device for generating a reduction in the drag force on a bluff - base object moving through air . the apparatus consists of aerodynamically shaped surfaces that are attached to the undercarriage of a vehicle between the base area and the aft most set of wheels . the surfaces are shaped and positioned such that they may be combined with the vehicle lower surface and the ground to form a nozzle with the smallest opening located at the aft end of the vehicle and the largest opening located forward of the smallest opening . the largest opening has a width that is equivalent to the width of the vehicle and has a height that is approximately equal to the distance between the vehicle lower surface and the ground . the smallest opening is located at the base of the vehicle and has an area and shaped opening to maximize the discharge of the undercarriage flow into the wake . the surfaces that comprise the invention are aerodynamically shaped to minimize separation of the flow passing through the device and on the outer surface of the device and at the same time , to increase the momentum for the flow passing through the device and to entraining additional air externally to the device . the reduction in drag force results from the increase in pressure acting on the base area of the vehicle . the increase in base pressure is a result of the increase in wake energy and reduction in the unsteady wake flow due to the addition of the high momentum undercarriage flow into the wake . the objects and advantages also extend to other applications in which an object or vehicle is moving through either a gas or fluid . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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high mobility thin film transistors for fabricating integrated drivers for active matrix displays and a special method of fabrication for obtaining the thin film transistors having mobility sufficiently high enough as drivers operable in the several megahertz frequency range needed for driving high resolution active matrix displays . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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after the resist is removed with an alkaline solution , a noncorrosive rinse solution is applied to the substrate which is composed of a water - soluble monovalent lower alcohol and an organic or inorganic acid , or a water - soluble monovalent lower alcohol , an organic or inorganic acid and water or an organic or inorganic acid . this rinse solution prevents corrosion completely when a resist is removed from al - si - cu wiring : material , which is widely used as the wiring material for high - density integrated circuits . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus , device , and method for measuring and displaying the amount of calories expended by a person engaged in weight lifting . the apparatus senses the displacement of a weight through the use of a sensor and a computer translates that displacement into caloric expenditure . a display provides the user with a visual report of the amount of caloric expenditure as well as other fitness parameters of the workout . the cumulative amount of calories expended over a length of time may also be provided to the user . the user can control the information displayed and the operations performed through the user interface . the apparatus and device may allow for more than one user at a time . audible signals may be generated to inform the user about different fitness parameters . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2 type diabetes , wherein the pharmaceutical composition contains - 7 -- butyryl ]- 3 - trifluoromethyl - 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 - tetrahydro - imidazopyrazine - 1 - carboxylic acid methyl ester or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and metformin or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts , preparation method thereof and method of treating 2 type diabetes with the composition . | 0Human Necessities
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a novel process is provided for the preparation of pyrrolidine carboxylic acids , and the useful intermediates obtained therein . these compounds are intermediates for the synthesis of melanocortin - 4 receptor , which are useful for the treatment of disorders such as obesity , diabetes , sexual dysfunction , male sexual dysfunction , and female sexual dysfunction . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an anchor for attaching a pull cord to a window covering comprises a connector for attaching the anchor to the covering , a holder for connecting the pull cord to the anchor , and a clamp for releasably holding the pull cord on the holder and wherein the holder and clamp comprise a plug and socket combination and the connector is on either the holder or the clamp . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the invention provides a hair building solids dispenser for storing and dispensing hair building solids comprising first electrostatic charge controller adapted for altering and / or maintaining an electrostatic charge on a surface of at least some of said solids contained within , and / or as dispensed from , said dispenser , wherein at least a substantial portion of the exterior surface of the dispenser comprises substantially electrically non - conductive material , the first electrostatic charge controller being an electrically conductive material for providing an electrical connection between the inside and outside of the dispenser . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system and method for fabricating a thermoelectric cooling device and a semiconductor device using such a tec device are described . adhesive - containing support structures are used to secure , respectively , positively - doped and negatively - doped tec elements . the elements are intermeshed and an encapsulating material is applied to the intermeshed array . the support structures are then released and the ends of the encapsulated elements are smoothed and electrically coupled together . if desired , panels are secured to the ends of the elements and a heat sink may also be provided . the tec device may be used to control and / or tune a laser device . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus is provided . the apparatus has a receptacle configured to receive an image capture computing device and at least one wire that is connectable to the image capture computing device . further , the apparatus has a first handle that is operably connected to the receptacle and is curved such that the at least one wire is connected directly to the image capture device without obstruction from the first handle . in addition , the apparatus has a second handle that is operably connected to the receptacle . | 7Electricity
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a circuit arrangement is provided for testing a passive bus network system which comprises stations which are connectible to a coaxial cable segment via media adapter units , the stations realizing the data packet exchange via the coaxial cable segment with carrier sense multiple access with collision detection access method . in conjunction with a status receiving device which monitors the transmitted data packets , the passive bus network system is monitored by the data transmitter and the data receiver in view of the presence of the line terminating impedances , the proper connection of the media adapter units to the transmission medium , as well as the transmitting and receiving functions and the collision recognition and state of the collision recognition circuit . | 7Electricity
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an emergency exit device of the push bar type to control entry and exit of personnel , including a crossbar which may be pushed toward a door to actuate mechanisms which retract a latch bolt , and an alarm and key system for selective alarm actuation . the alarm and key system includes internal control mechanisms which are mounted in a tamper - proof housing , which may be accessed only by operating the push bar and actuating the alarm . a light emitting diode in the alarm assembly indicates alarm state , the presence of power , and a preset delay interval for alarm actuation . a variety of internal and external key operation configurations may be employed . a fastening arrangement for the exit device housing provides security against unauthorized manipulation of alarm components . where mounting the alarm assembly within the exit device frame , an internal mounted guard member may include a protection flange to block access to the alarm . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a powershiftable multistage transmission between an input shaft , which can be connected to a first transmission shaft , and an output shaft as a second transmission shaft , comprising two shaft - lines which are arranged in parallel in a transmission housing , three transfer gears between these shaft - lines , three planetary gears each with a sun gear , a ring gear and a planet - carrier with single planets , and a plurality , preferably five , shifting elements . with only five shifting elements eight forward gears and one reverse gear can be switched . the six gear elements have ratios which can be designed easily even if the total ratio range is somewhere between 7 & lt ; φ ges & lt ; 9 . due to the distribution of the gear elements on two shaft - lines , the transmission gearbox has a short length and is suitable for front - cross - applications as well as inline - applications . all shifting elements can be easily fed with oil to control them . with only four shifting elements the transmission still has five well stepped forward gears and one reverse gear . the gear - trains 47 and 58 are very suitable gear elements to link to an electric motor to obtain an advantageous hybrid driveline . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a picture reading apparatus is disclosed which comprises a camera which converts a picture to be read to an electric signal , a supporting member for supporting the camera movably , and a voice input unit . a control device serves to minimize the output from the voice input unit during movement of the supporting member . thus while a mechanism for moving the camera is in operation , the output from the voice input unit is minimized to suppress the output of operational noise . | 7Electricity
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a drive arrangement for selectively repositioning a discharge spout of an agricultural harvesting machine by rotating it about a substantially vertical axis includes a drive motor coupled to a driveline incorporating a slip clutch operable for interrupting power flow to the spout in response to the driving torque exceeding a predetermined threshold value so as to prevent damage to the spout and / or drive motor when the spout impacts or is driven against an obstacle . the overload clutch is constructed so as to resist spout movement after the clutch has interrupted the flow of power through the driveline and to automatically reestablish power flow once the cause for the overload no longer exists . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a hollow fiber formed of hydrophilic material and having permeable walls is treated to enhance the permeability . reactions used to treat the fiber have a gas inside and gas outside , a gas inside and liquid outside , a liquid inside and gas outside , and a liquid inside and a liquid outside . the treatments generally involve the plasticizing of the fiber material while having the inside of the fiber at a higher pressure than the outside . these treatments produce a structural change in the fiber from a flexible tube having strong walls to expanded , rigid and somewhat fragile walls . where more than a short length of the treated fiber is to be used , an open mesh cage is used to confine the fiber to a desired volume during treatment and to protect it subsequently . a technique for joining flexible tubing to the treated fiber is presented . the treated fiber may be used in apparatus and methods involving osmosis and reverse osmosis . novel plant irrigation methods and apparatus are disclosed , and structures for changing the solvent quanties of solutes and measuring the osmotic pressures of solutions are also presented . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an image processing device able to display an image in high quality in a color image display using fixed pixels , which drives a display device making pixels of r , g and b arranged inside each of a plurality of areas on a screen emit light to display a designated color in unit areas , wherein a signal generation circuit determines a pixel of which an arrangement position is not matched with a reference position of the unit area used for reference by a first pixel signal as a target to be interpolated among pixels of r , g and b , generates a second pixel signal which uses the arrangement position of the pixel to be interpolated as a reference on the basis of the first pixel signal . | 6Physics
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a system and method for increasing the throughput of a processor during cache misses . during the retrieval of the cache miss data , subsequent memory requests are generated and allowed to proceed to the cache . the data for the subsequent cache hits are stored in a bypass retry device . also , the cache miss address and memory line data may be stored by the device when they are retrieved and they may be sent them to the cache for a cache line replacement . the bypass retry device determines the priority of sending data to the processor . the priority allows the data for memory requests to be provided to the processor in the same order as they were generated from the processor without delaying subsequent memory requests after a cache miss . | 6Physics
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a solar cell . the solar cell includes a substrate , a first layer comprising a first copper - based material deposited upon the substrate , the first copper - based material electrically attracted to the substrate or to a first optional deposit layer deposited between the substrate and the first layer , and a second layer comprising a second copper - based material deposited upon the first layer or an second optional deposit layer deposited between the first layer and the second layer , the second copper - based material electrically attracted to the first layer or to the second optional deposit layer , wherein the first copper - based material and the second copper - based material are selected from the group consisting of copper indium gallium selenide , copper indium selenium , and cadmium sulfate . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for printing a document having one or more document finishes . the method comprises determining an electrostatic image to be applied to a sheet of paper that corresponds to a document finish , applying a finish toner to the sheet of paper corresponding to the electrostatic image , the finish toner operable to yield a document finish when fused to the sheet of paper , and fusing the finish toner to the sheet of paper . typically , the finish toner is applied after a non - finish toner and / or a non - finish ink have been applied to the sheet of paper . thus , the non - finish toner / ink provides the content of the sheet of paper while the finish toner provides a finish , such as a glossy , matte , or satin finish , etc . such a system is well suited for creating and reproducing documents with finishes because large industrial printers are not required to produce the document finish . | 6Physics
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the invention describes a microaircraft , which can be associated for instance to a cellular phone , provided with at least four microrotors actuated with compressed fluid or by ring - shaped electric motors . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a square wave with a 50 % duty cycle which has frequency twice that of an input square wave also having a 50 % duty cycle is obtained by generating from the incoming square wave two waveforms having 75 % duty cycles with the two waveforms 180 ° out of phase with each other . the two waveforms are combined in an anding operation to obtain an output waveform which is a square wave with twice the frequency of the incoming square wave . in similar fashion , using additional similar circuits and gating , tripling is possible . | 6Physics
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the present invention provides a system , method and computer - readable media for creating object messages within a compute environment such as a cluster or grid . the method comprises upon an event affecting the availability or performance of an object within a cluster environment , retrieving messages related to the event from messages logs in different layers of a cluster environment . next , the method comprises aggregating the retrieved messages into a single location , associating the aggregated messages with the object and , if a user submits a job and the performance of the job within the cluster environment is affected by the event , notifying the user of the event using the associated messages . administrators may also create messages and associate the messages with objects such as nodes or reservations . | 6Physics
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in controlling an automatic transmission in a vehicle by a combination of an electronic computer system and a hydraulic actuation system according to a principle of feedback control so that the electronic computer system computes a target control state for the hydraulic actuation system and the hydraulic actuation system is operated according to a difference between the target control state and a current control state thereof , the difference is modified by an amount which is decreased along with lapse of time so that the delay in the operation of the hydraulic actuation system is compensated for by a simulation that at the start of control the difference is beforehand increased for an amount which is gradually cancelled by a delay function of the difference itself as the delay in the operation of the hydraulic actuation system disappears . the difference may further be modified so that the modification is started with a time lag . the difference may further be modified by the rate of change of itself . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus for automatically detecting the existence of an unknown narrband signal in the presence of wide - band noise - like interference . the apparatus performs a one - bit autocorrelation at a delay time such that wide - band signals are decorrelated while narrow - band signals remain correlated . additionally , the autocorrelation is separated into quadrature components which are re - combined to give an estimate of the envelope of the autocorrelation of the input signal . | 6Physics
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a hydraulic network interconnects a pump with one or more hydraulic jacks , the jacks being arranged at the ends of parallel segments of the hydraulic network , each segment including a safety check valve for isolating the respective jack of such segment from the remaining portions of the hydraulic network including the pump . the jack or jacks in the system are installed in the backcut of a tree so that forceably extending the ram of each such jack will cause the tree to be felled in the desired direction . each safety check valve includes a camming surface which can be manually positioned in the absence of a substantial load on the respective jack to override the normal automatic operation of the valve thereby maintaining the valve open to allow fluid to return from the respective jack through the valve when it is desired to collapse the jack after the tree has been felled . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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parasitic feed - through capacitance effects in a resonator circuit are reduced by separating the resonator signal from the feed - through capacitance signal and then detecting the resonator signal with comparator circuitry . in specific embodiments , the separation of the resonator signal from the feed - through capacitance signal is effected by serial integrator and differentiator circuitry or by trans - impedance amplifier circuitry . the comparator circuitry can include control / delay circuitry for enabling the comparator at a correct time when feed - through capacitance signal has dissipated . the invention can be implemented using microelectromechanical sensors in a strain gauge function . | 7Electricity
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there is provided a system and method for determining a gender and age of a player of a game . there is a method comprising capturing an image of at least one player , and determining the gender and age of the player based on the image . in this manner , the game may be customized to be more relevant or attractive to the player &# 39 ; s gender and / or age group . | 0Human Necessities
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high availability bgp4 is based on redundant hardware as well as redundant software that replicates the run state of bgp4 . there are two copies , respectively active and backup , of bgp4 running on two separate redundant hardware platforms . all bgp4 internal implementations apply various methods to replicate the running state of bgp4 independently of peer network routers . when this hardware or software fails on one redundant hardware platform , peer routers are unaware of the failure . internally , based on duplicative states , the local router recovers from the failure and keeps the protocol running . during the recovery period , the local router can bring up a backup again . in the ha architecture , these activities are not detected by peer routers , such that there is no instability to the internet backbone caused by bgp4 failure . | 7Electricity
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a decorative element includes a base element configured as a support element with at least one of wire - formed and thread formed pins arranged thereon with at least one of ornamental elements , decorative elements and utility elements , wherein the support element comprises a multi - component formed element at least partially configured as at least one of a partial sphere and a partial rotational element that includes bore holes arranged over a circumference of the at least one of the sphere and the rotational element for receiving the pins , wherein one of the pins is inserted through a bore hole and fixed relative to the formed element . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention relates to the extrusion of tire components with a large change of gauge across their cross - sectional area . it is provided a method and an assembly for extruding such a tire component with an extruder feeding a flow channel with a downstream die opening , whereby a deflector is provided in the flow channel upstream the die opening such that a flow of rubber is slowed down in front of broad portions of the cross - sectional area of the downstream die , avoiding distortion or bending of the extruded tire component . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a vacuum cleaner containing an air passage system which is modified to increase the amount and speed of air drawn into the vacuum cleaner without increasing the capacity of the motor , whereby the performance of the vacuum cleaner is enhanced . | 0Human Necessities
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a travel speed limiting apparatus including : a travel speed measurement device which measures a travel speed of a vehicle ; a speed limit memory device which stores a speed limit set by an operator ; a first driving force limit value calculation device which calculates a first driving force limit value based on a deviation of the travel speed from the speed limit ; a requested driving force calculation device which calculates a requested driving force based on an operator &# 39 ; s acceleration operation ; and a second driving force limit value calculation device which calculates a second driving force limit value based on the requested driving force , wherein the driving force limiting device sets an eventual driving force limit value to the smaller of the first driving force limit value and the second driving force limit value , and controls the driving force of the vehicle to be less than the eventual driving force limit value . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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contact via holes are etched in a dielectric material layer overlying a semiconductor layer to expose the topmost surface of the semiconductor layer . the contact via holes are extended into the semiconductor material layer by continuing to etch the semiconductor layer so that a trench having semiconductor sidewalls is formed in the semiconductor material layer . a metal layer is deposited over the dielectric material layer and the sidewalls and bottom surface of the trench . upon an anneal at an elevated temperature , a metal semiconductor alloy region is formed , which includes a top metal semiconductor alloy portion that includes a cavity therein and a bottom metal semiconductor alloy portion that underlies the cavity and including a horizontal portion . a metal contact via is formed within the cavity so that the top metal semiconductor alloy portion laterally surrounds a bottom portion of a bottom portion of the metal contact via . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to a device for producing anastomoses between hollow organs , comprising an inner sleeve mounted around the end of the first hollow organ and an outer sleeve mounted around the end of the second hollow organ , said end being arranged over the end of the first hollow organ , which is turned inside out over the inner sleeve . the inner sleeve and outer sleeve are separable . in order to obtain a secure and durable anastomosis that is easy to carry out , the inner sleeve and outer sleeve comprise electricity - conducting materials , for example in the form of contact surfaces which can be connected to an external power or voltage in order to electrocoagulate the hollow organs that are to be joined . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for coating and bonding parts in a vacuum includes a floating mount assembly holding one part and applying a bonding load to the parts . a pivoting mount assembly holds one part and is pivoted between a coating position and a bonding position . at least one coating source is provided for depositing a thin film of a metal onto a surface of each of the parts to improve the cold weld between the two parts . a restraining lever controls the application of the bonding load to the parts . the coating and bonding process occurs in a vacuum chamber with a single set - up . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system allows for the safe , rapid , efficient recovery of a drug solution from sealed vials . the system is closed so that highly potent compounds can later be recovered and reworked without large investment in further engineering controls . the system includes three main components : a recovery device that holds sealed vials containing a solution , and provides means to access the contents of the vials ; a peristaltic pump that pumps solution out of the vials ; and a recovery tank that receives the pumped solution . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a vibrator unit , at least one piezoelectric vibrator is fixed on a base member in a cantilevered manner , such that a first region of the piezoelectric vibrator is fixed on a first face of the base member . a resin case is formed with a housing space extending through a first end face to a second end face thereof . the housing space includes a first housing part which opens to the first end face of the case , a second housing part which continues to the first housing part , and a third housing part which continues to the second housing part . in the first housing part , a part of the piezoelectric vibrator except for the first region is housed . the second housing part is defined by a first inner face extending in a first direction which is parallel with an extending direction of the piezoelectric vibrator , on which a first part of a second face of the base member which is opposite to the first face is bonded , and a second inner face extending in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction , on which a part of a third face which connects the first face and the first part of the second face is bonded . the third housing part is isolated from a part of the base member which includes a second part of the second face . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention comprises a method of treating diabetes . specifically , the method involves administering one or more anti - fungal agents in amounts , at frequencies , and for durations which are effective in preventing and treating diabetes . the method further comprises the administration of a low carbohydrate diet which may be used either in combination with the aforesaid anti - fungal agent or separately therefrom . | 0Human Necessities
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a semiconductor memory device precharges io lines of the device rapidly at a write interrupt in normal and full page modes . the device includes a write interrupt detector , a precharge signal generator , and a precharge circuit . the write interrupt detector detects whether signals indicating a write interrupt in the normal mode are from the outside , and then generates a write interrupt detection signal . the precharge signal generator generates first and second precharge signals in response to the write interrupt detection signal , and the precharge circuit precharges io lines at both sides of a memory cell array of the device before a read or write operation in the normal mode in response to the first and second precharge signals . since the address access time of the semiconductor memory device is short , a high - speed semiconductor memory device can be implemented using the present invention . | 6Physics
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an executable program is prepared from a plurality of object code modules , at least one of the object code modules including section data specifying a plurality of code sequences each associated with relocation instructions identifying condition parameters . only one of the code sequences is selected for inclusion in the executable program , determined by whether the condition for that parameter is satisfied . a linker for preparing the executable program includes a stack , a relocation module for reading the relocations , carrying out the relocation operations and selecting code sequences for inclusion in the executable program in dependence on values taken from the stack , a section data module for holding section data which is subject to the relocation operations , and a program forming module for preparing executable programs . also disclosed is a method of assembling an object code module such that the assembled object code module includes the conditional code sequences . | 6Physics
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improved apparatus for shaping electrodes wherein an abrasive die member is driven into contact with an electrode workpiece member while the die and workpiece members are oscillated with respect to one another in the horizontal plane and wherein the relative vertical motion of the die and workpiece members is controlled as a function of the relative vertical position thereof . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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processes and compositions are provided for regulating cox2 gene expression in a cell . the process includes selecting a polyamide composition comprising n - methyl pyrrole and n - methyl imidazole to provide specific binding to dna at a cox2 gene target site in a cell . the polyamide is then combined with the cell containing the cox2 gene , wherein the polyamide binds to the cox2 gene promoter target site and regulates transcription of the cox2 gene . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system of treating intraocular pressure . laser light is directed to the ciliary region of the target eye . the light stimulates the ciliary region and ablates debris lodged therein . an immune response may be triggered by the stimulation of the ciliary body . intraocular pressure is reduced by the increase in aqueous flow from the anterior chamber in the eye permitted by the resultant removal of debris blocking the uveo - scleral outflow pathway . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to an optical probe suitable for miniature applications . an example application is a fibre - based confocal miniaturized microscope . the optical probe comprises a coil - based actuation system comprising drive coils capable of displacing the distal end of an optical guide housed by the optical probe . the probe makes use of a feedback loop which alternate between driving the displacement of the optical guide by driving a current through the drive coils and switching off the current through the drive coils , and while the drive current being switched off , measure the speed of the distal end of the optical guide . the measured speed is compared to the set - point speed , and if a difference is detected , the drive current is adjusted to eliminate , or at least bring down , this difference . | 6Physics
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a surgical retractor securing apparatus includes an adjustable securing device which attaches the apparatus to the surgical accessory bar of a halo style head fixation device and a capture assembly that releasably engages the elasticized band of a scalp hook retractor . the adjustable securing device compressively grips along a portion the length of a surgical accessory bar or otherwise attaches to an external support , providing a plurality of attachment points . the capture assembly may include a pivotable cam that releasably grips the elasticized band of a scalp hook retractor by compressing the band between the gripping cam and the surgical accessory bar or other external support . | 0Human Necessities
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the method provides for the fitting of a different distribution to the tail of a distribution of continuous data , than that distribution fitting to the rest of the distribution . by fitting a distribution to this set of occurrences only , better distributions shapes are obtained for that part of a distribution which might otherwise be overly sensitive to individual or small numbers of occurrences . over sensitivity can make such distributions unreliable in situations where their value is compared with the value of another distribution . a distribution which does not decline quickly to zero is preferred for the tail , for instance a heavy tailed distribution . | 6Physics
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a system comprises a guide wire , an embolic protection basket carried on the guide wire , and a catheter carried on the guide wire adjacent the embolic protection basket . the catheter includes an elongated carrier and a balloon about the carrier in sealed relation thereto . the balloon is arranged to receive a fluid therein that inflates the balloon , and an arc generator including at least one electrode within the balloon forms a mechanical shock wave within the balloon . | 0Human Necessities
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a ballpoint pen stand decorated with a movable ornament comprises a movable ornament , an ornament seat , a pen barrel , a pen cap , an ink cartridge , and a plurality of lead cords . when the writer takes off the pen cap , presses down the pen barrel , the top lid and the mount will come down too . it therefore shortens the distance between the top lid and the spring collar , the lead cords are loosened , rendering all limbs and joints of the ornament to sag . on the contrary , when the pressure is released , the lead cords are tightened up , the limbs and joints of the ornament recover to position . these successive action produce funny effect while writing with it . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a stowable laser eye protection system is provided as a solution for protecting the eyes of pilots and other vehicle operators and optical sensors such as during critical phases of flight and for general protection against a wide range of spectral wavelengths . a stowable laser eye protection system provides protection that can be manually or automatically extended and retracted . for example , by installing flexible laser protective films on rollers at each window of an aircraft cockpit , the protection can be put in place during taxi before take - off and stowed when the aircraft is a safe distance away from a potential threat area such as after reaching a particular altitude . a similar activity could be used for approach and landing , where the protection is extracted when the aircraft approaches a threat condition or critical phase of flight and retracted after landing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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fire hydrants which feature additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants . various embodiments include valves which close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open . such valves preferably open , manually or automatically , when water is flowing from the water supply through the nozzle , a condition which renders it difficult at best to introduce toxins through the hydrant into a water supply , but close off portions of the barrel when the nozzle is open and water is not flowing through the nozzle . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a holder for tv / vcr remote control unit is generally rectangular and has one or two remote control unit receiving compartments . variously shaped spacer brackets can be used to attach the holder to a support surface such as the housing of a tv or vcr . advantageously , resilient members , such as springs or foam pads are placed into the receiving compartments to selectively elevating the remote control units above the holder to facilitate gripping and provide protection to the units against mechanical shock . | 7Electricity
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the objective of this patent application is the application / use of sericin nanoparticles m cosmetic formulas for hair care , as an agent that bestows / gives gloss and softness and promotes maintenance of coloration in dyed hair | 0Human Necessities
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a process for selectively converting h 2 s to s , utilizing a porous catalyst having the atomic proportions covered by the formula fe a zn b , wherein a has a value of 0 . 5 to 10 and b has a value of 1 to 2 . the catalyst contains substantially no chromium . a gas stream comprising hydrogen sulfide and oxygen is passed over the catalyst at a temperature above the dew point of sulfur and up to about 300 ° c . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a locking and release mechanism for securing a loading / unloading buoy to a vessel . the buoy is of a type to be introduced into a submerged downwardly open receiving space in the vessel and to be fastened in a releasable manner in the receiving space . the locking and release mechanism includes hydraulically actuated locking elements mounted about horizontal axes at the sides of the receiving space to pivot between the locking and releasing positions . the buoy has a peripheral collar with downwardly facing abutment edge for engagement with the locking elements in the locking position thereof . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an electro - optical device which measures the transmittance of a sample at any desired visible wavelength and simultaneously displays the visual transmittance spectrum of the sample . | 6Physics
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a creeper cum work seat has two end platforms in sliding attachment to slide rods in slideways with which the two end platforms can be slid apart to opposite ends of a central platform to form a full - length creeper in creeper mode . the central platform becomes a work seat and the two end portions become a shelf platform under the work seat when the two end platforms are slid edge - to - edge in a seat mode . seat - support members are attached pivotally to the central platform and to the two end platforms to support the central platform as a seat in a seat mode and to position the central portion between the two end platforms in a creeper mode . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system for modulating a fan beam for radiation treatment employs shutters that may move rapidly into and out of different beamlets of a fan beam , the shutters having a systematic weighting so that a limited number of shutters may obtain a far greater number of regularly spaced energy reductions . | 0Human Necessities
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a protective faceplate for an implantable component of a tissue - stimulating prosthesis , such as a prosthetic hearing implant . the faceplate comprising a first or outer surface and an opposed second or inner surface . the implantable component can be removably or non - removably mountable to the second surface and adapted to extend into a cavity formed in a bone of a recipient . | 0Human Necessities
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a re - attachable breakaway safety connector is disclosed which is adapted for use with a rope or other objects arranged in at least a substantially linear manner such that when force is provided to the objects , a tensile force is transferred to the connector . the breakaway connector is designed to fail , i . e ., the components separate , when the tensile force transferred to the connector exceeds a predetermined level , and may be selectively adjusted to reduce the amount of force required to separate a male and female component of the safety connector . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and system for a printing device is disclosed . the method and system comprise printing a test pattern on a print medium and generating a digital image of the printed test pattern by an imaging device . the method and system include analyzing an interference pattern to measure for distortion of the print medium and calibrating the printing device based upon the measured distortion . in a preferred embodiment , the present invention utilizes the reticle patterns , which are printed in the margins of the paper , which are measured real - time during printing . the interference or moiré patterns created by superimposed reticles may be used to measure image distortion , process direction misalignment , and misregistration caused by web distortion . the advantage of this invention is that image distortion compensation , rip parameters , timing , or other printer characteristics may be adjusted on - the - fly in a closed feedback system , for high - speed textile or paper color printing , utilizing on - the - fly distortion or stretch measurement for accurate color and / or duplex images registration . in a duplex printer , automatic images alignment front - to - back is obtained by combining optically or logically the two images for the evaluation of interference patterns and amount of distortion in the process and scan direction . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a thermal oil recovery process is disclosed for use in a heavy oil reservoir having a plurality of laterally separated , generally vertical wells whose use have left the reservoir characterized by a heated depletion zone , a channel , voidage , or mobility and communication . the process includes the steps of : drilling a well having a horizontal section and an opening therein that is located laterally between at least two of the vertical wells and at a depth within the lower part of the reservoir ; injecting a steam through the two vertical wells to establish thermal communication with said horizontal well ; and using the combination of steam drive and gravity drainage to recover oil from the reservoir through the horizontal well . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a process is provided for removing color byproducts and residues from a colored ditertiarydodecyldisulfide stream . particularly , a process is provided for removing the color byproducts and residues from the colored dtddds stream with ammonium hydroxide to produce a dtddds product . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a feed mechanism for advancing an ink ribbon , supported in a cartridge which is inserted into a typing machine , in feeding steps whose length is determined in dependence upon the type of the ribbon , the mechanism including : a feed roller rotatably mounted in the cartridge for engaging the ribbon to advance it in feeding steps , the roller being selected from a plurality of rollers having respectively different diameters on the basis of the type of the ribbon ; a driving device mounted in the machine and including a pressure roller movable into a position against the feed roller when the cartridge is inserted in the machine ; and a mechanism for rotating the feed roller in angular steps for advancing the ribbon in corresponding feeding steps , which mechanism is settable for causing each angular step of rotation of the feed roller to have a selected one of at least two different magnitudes , each magnitude corresponding to a respectively different ribbon feeding step length , and is coupled to the pressure roller in a manner to be set to produce angular rotation steps of a selected magnitude in dependence on the position of the pressure roller when it is in its position against the feed roller , whereby the magnitude of each ribbon feeding step is automatically determined as a function of the diameter of the selected feed roller . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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methods for enforcing group oriented workflow requirements for multi - layered documents . embodiments allow results of multi - layered operations to dictate the flow of tasks that occur on a multi - layered document . flow is directed to roles and may be directed by the data values operated on in addition to multi - layered operation results . the system enables the workflow enabled creation and maintenance of multi - layered documents that minimize repeated data to ensure the highest possible data integrity when targeting a publication at multiple audiences . when a publication is changed and requires maintenance , use of a defined workflow for updating the publication ensures consistency in each publication . embodiments may comprise performance metrics for monitoring and benchmarking publication processes . | 6Physics
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system for recovering purified oil from a mixture of oil , water , and solid particles ; comprising allowing the mixture to settle while heating to about 160 ° f . to form a lower water layer and an upper oil layer ; pumping off the water layer and passing it through a strainer to separate solids ; pumping off the oil , passing it through a strainer to remove solids , heating the strained oil and passing it through a purification step including filtering fine solids , heating the oil to vaporize any volatile components , and separating the vapors so produced . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a virtual notary kiosk is disclosed for performing live electronic personal signatory verification , authentication and screening for the purpose of transacting remote electronic notarizations with live notaries . the virtual notary is a process that is compliant with the uniform electronic transaction act , and electronic signatures in global and national commerce act . the virtual notary incorporates several electronic components , device , and electronic transaction manager , electronic scanner / printer , electronic remote notary / client software ); all of the aforementioned allow both potential signatory and notary to execute electronic notarizations from remote locations . | 6Physics
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a headset system which may be utilized for various forms of communication and multimedia . the headset system may include a number of earpieces which may be configured to change its operation state based on a position of the earpiece relative to a user &# 39 ; s ear and a desired use . the earpiece may be further configured to provide noise cancellation based on its position and operational state . | 7Electricity
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in one embodiment , a medical lead comprises a lead body for conducting electrical pulses and a paddle . the paddle includes an intermediate metal layer , at least an insulative polymer backing layer , and an insulative polymer covering layer . the intermediate metal layer comprises a plurality of features defined by gaps in the metal material in the metal layer such that each feature is electrically isolated from each other feature , wherein each feature includes a respective connector element that is electrically coupled to at least one conductor within the lead body , wherein a portion of the insulative polymer covering layer is exposed above each feature to define a respective electrode for the corresponding feature . also , the paddle possesses shape memory to cause the paddle to assume a substantially planar orientation when the shape memory is in a relaxed state . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in one example , a method may include performance of a hash function on a digital sequence so as to generate a hash value that corresponds to the digital sequence . next , the digital sequence may be broken into data pieces , and each data piece hashed to produce a corresponding hash value for each data piece . then , a recipe may be produced that includes instructions which , when executed , may generate the digital sequence from the data pieces referenced by their corresponding hash values included in the recipe . among other things , the hash values may enable reutilization of redundant data sequences by serving as pointers to the data pieces that the hash values respectively represent . | 6Physics
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a medical device delivery system comprises an inner tube , a medical device disposed about a portion of the distal region of the inner tube , a medical device sheath disposed about the medical device , a medical device sheath retraction device extending proximally from the medical device sheath and an outer sheath disposed about a portion of the medical device sheath retraction device . the distal end of the outer sheath terminates at least one medical device length proximal of the medical device . the medical device sheath is movable relative to the outer sheath and relative to the inner tube . | 0Human Necessities
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a foldaway electronic device includes a base unit having opposing lateral surfaces and an end portion , a cover unit having opposing lateral surfaces , each of which corresponds to one of the lateral surfaces of the base unit , and an end portion that is rotatably attached to the end portion of the base unit , whereby the cover unit may be rotated between a folded position relative to the base unit and an unfolded position relative to the base unit , a locking mechanism in the base unit and cover unit that locks the cover unit in the folded position , a lock release mechanism in the base unit that releases the locking mechanism when the cover unit is in the folded position , and impelling means in the base unit for impelling the cover unit from the folded position to an unfolded position after the lock release mechanism has been actuated , wherein either lateral surface of the base unit has a guard portion that extends over and prevents contact by a user &# 39 ; s thumb and fingers with a portion of the corresponding lateral surface of the cover unit when the cover unit is in the folded position and the lock release mechanism is being actuated . | 7Electricity
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metal sheet product , more particularly food or beverage can tab and end stock , is treated with a lubricant blend consisting essentially of about 25 - 90 wt % bissebacate or dos ; about 10 - 75 wt % petrolatum and a balance of incidental additives and impurities prior to coiling for transport and storage . with said composition applied hereon , in preferred average thicknesses between about 10 - 110 mg / ft 2 for aluminum can tab stock and up to about 35 mg / ft 2 for aluminum can end stock , the invention produces prelubricated can stock in a suitable condition for conversion into can tabs and / or can ends without further lubrication . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a wind and mud deflector mounts by a strap arrangement to the chest and shoulder area of a race horse to render the chest area more aerodynamic and to deflect mud or debris from the chest and shoulder areas . the deflector is formed of a relatively thin flexible sheet material including a wedge or pointed forward section leading to side panels positionable on opposite sides of the horse . the panels include a neck recess and shoulder recesses for loosely receiving the neck and forward shoulder areas of the horse . the strap assembly is used to secure the deflector to the horse and hold the deflector such that the neck and shoulder recesses remain properly positioned . a pad is provided about peripheral edges of the deflector to avoid chafing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an imaging guidewire can include one or more optical fibers communicating light along the guidewire . at or near its distal end , one or more blazed or other fiber bragg gratings can direct light to a photoacoustic transducer material that provides ultrasonic imaging energy . returned ultrasound can be sensed by an fbg sensor . a responsive signal can be optically communicated to the proximal end of the guidewire , and processed such as to develop a 2d or 3d image . in an example , the guidewire outer diameter can be small enough such that an intravascular catheter can be passed over the guidewire . to minimize the size of the guidewire , an ultrasound - to - acoustic transducer that is relatively insensitive to the polarization of the optical sensing signal can be used . the ultrasound - to - optical transducer can be manufactured so that it is relatively insensitive to the polarization of the optical sensing signal . | 0Human Necessities
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a green process and system are disclosed for utilizing a biomass filter aid in the filtration of a bio - oil . the process comprises filtering a bio - oil containing residual solids from a conversion reaction in the presence of the biomass filter aid to produce a filtered bio - oil . the biomass filter aid facilitates efficient removal of residual solids from the bio - oil . the spent biomass filter aid containing the residual solids may be recycled as a conversion feedstock or used as a combustion heat source in the biomass conversion system . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an optical system tracks the motion of objects , including the human body or portions thereof using a plurality of three - dimensional active markers based upon triangulation from data read via multiple linear ccds through cylindrical lenses . each marker is lit in sequence so that it is in sync with a frame capture using the imaging system positioned and oriented so as to provide a basis for computing three - dimensional location . in the preferred embodiment , the imaging system detects an infrared signal which is sent out by the tag controller as part of the tag / marker illumination sequence at the beginning of the first tag position capture time . the controller then traverses through the tags in time sync with each imaging system frame capture cycle . thus , only one unique tag will be lit during each image capture of the cameras , thereby simplifying identification . using linear ccd sensors , the frame time is very short , allowing very many markers to be sampled and located sequentially in real time . | 0Human Necessities
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a device for storing or packing loose objects comprising a plurality of container elements , each having a bottom wall , upstanding side and end walls , and an open upper side , which elements are connected to one another by hinge joints arranged between the side edges of the bottom walls thereof to form a continuous row of elements having a first end and a second end and which elements are so shaped and dimensioned that this row of elements , from its extended position and starting from said first end and said second end , can be spirally rolled up into tow adjacently positioned blocks of prismatic form in which the open upper element sides are closed off by wall portions of other elements lying inwardly thereof in said blocks and engaging said open sides . said blocks are interconnected through an intermediate portion of said row of elements . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a receiver which allows suitable setting of the position of an fft window when executing fft to demodulate an ofdm signal . the receiver estimates the transmission path property of a received ofdm signal and estimates an isi amount in each case of a plurality of fft window position candidates from the estimated transmission path property . an fft window position candidate wherein the isi amount is estimated to be the smallest among the fft window position candidates is set as an actual fft window position , and executes fourier transformation . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for organizing and processing signals from multiple sources subdivides the source data into a plurality of processing paths . the data is stored in a buffer on each path in packages having fixed length words . a buffer controller controls drawing of the packages to a multiplexer and prevents underflow and overflow in each of the buffers . the multiplexer combines the data packages from each path and from each source according to a generation time priority . each package includes a heading indicating its source and destination paths . the packages are transmitted along a transmission line , and the data is demultiplexed and outputted according to the headings . | 7Electricity
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a communication channel includes a first component having a transmitter coupled to a normal signal source , and a second component having a receiver coupled to a normal signal destination . a communication link couples the first and second components . calibration logic provides for setting an operation value for a parameter of the communication channel , such as by executing an exhaustive calibration sequence at initialization of the link . a tracking circuit , including a monitoring function , tracks drift in the parameter by monitoring a feedback signal that has a characteristic that correlates with drift in the communication channel , and updates , or indicates the need for updating of , the operation value of the parameter in response to the monitoring function . | 7Electricity
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the present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for building and executing natural language policies . using the methods and apparatus herein , users can easily program policies in a natural language intuitive manner . the user can program the natural language policy without needing to have technical knowledge of the underlying systems and without the assistance of a technical specialist . | 6Physics
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the claimed system and method offers computer readable instructions for software that enables a user to send content that is time - sensitive . this sender may set a window of time in which the content may be viewed . by limiting a time for viewing the sender is able to control the viewing of the message . in addition , the sender may control what reply capabilities , if any , a recipient may have following receipt of the message . further , the sender may be given a list of recipients that have viewed the message . the sender may select recipients based on demographic information . further , the sender may send a message and invite recipients to view data of the message while the data is being created as in viewing the life streaming images or sound being recorded . this system and method may be useful not only to those who wish to create temporary messages to protect privacy of the message , but also to parties such as businesses wishing to attract customers in a time - sensitive manner . | 7Electricity
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