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a method and apparatus to treat barrett &# 39 ; s tissue , a pre - cancerous condition , by removing the epithelium above the lower esophageal sphincter through cryo - ablation . an endoscope with fiber optics is used to view the operation , and a catheter for supplying liquid nitrogen is passed through the lumen of the endoscope . liquid nitrogen at low pressure is sprayed directly onto the barrett &# 39 ; s tissue through the catheter while the physician views the operation through the fiberoptics of the endoscope and controls the spray via a valve . freezing is indicated by whiteness and shows that the epithelium has been cryoablated . the apparatus can also be used to treat various other gastrointestinal tract lesions . the catheter is insulated to withstand extremely cold temperatures without becoming stiff and without affecting the inherent flexibility and maneuverability of the endoscope . | 0Human Necessities
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an optical device and mobile device including a plurality of optical devices having different fields of view to increase an aberration improvement effect and to realize a higher degree of resolution are disclosed . the optical device includes first to sixth lenses disposed sequentially from an object , and an image sensor configured to convert an image of a subject incident through the first to sixth lenses into an electrical signal , wherein 0 . 7 & lt ; ttl / f & lt ; 1 . 0 . the mobile device includes a plurality of optical systems having different fields of view , wherein a difference between fields of the two optical devices of the plurality of optical devices is 20 degrees or more , and one optical device of the plurality of optical devices comprise , whereby a wide angle function and a telephoto function may be realized . | 6Physics
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a method of treating stroke in a patient who has undergone a stroke comprising administering at least 2 million suitable neuronal cells in at least one brain area involved in the stroke . the method comprises the step of using a twist drill or a burr to form a hole in the skull through which the cells could be administered . exemplary cells are hnt neuronal cells , hcn - 1 cells , fetal pig cells , neural crest cells , neural stem cells , or a combination thereof . also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition of 95 % pure hnt neuronal cells , which composition further includes a vial containing pbs and human neuronal cells . this vial is provided in a container with liquid nitrogen , whereby the composition is frozen and maintained at − 170 ° c . before use . also disclosed are methods of improving speech , cognitive , sensory , and motor function in a person who has experienced brain damage which interferes with function by administering a sterile composition of a sufficient number of neuronal cells or neural stem cells to the damaged area . also disclosed is a method of replacing central nervous cells lost to neurodegenerative disease , trauma , ischemia or poisoning . | 0Human Necessities
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a light emitting device comprises a flip - chip light emitting diode die mounted on a submount . the top surface of the submount has a reflective layer . over the led die is molded a hemispherical first transparent layer . a low index of refraction layer is then provided over the first transparent layer to provide tir of phosphor light . a hemispherical phosphor layer is then provided over the low index layer . a lens is then molded over the phosphor layer . the reflection achieved by the reflective submount layer , combined with the tir at the interface of the high index phosphor layer and the underlying low index layer , greatly improves the efficiency of the lamp . other material may be used . the low index layer may be an air gap or a molded layer . instead of a low index layer , a distributed bragg reflector may be sputtered over the first transparent layer . | 7Electricity
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a method of making dielectric ceramics containing mixed metal oxides is provided . the method comprises the steps of at least partially coating a metal oxide powder with a metal hydroxide or metal oxide , compacting the coated powder with one or more additional metal compounds or metal compound precursors , and directly sintering the compact in a single step . the method of the invention may be used to avoid occurrence of significant quantities of one or more undesired but thermodynamically or kinetically favored side products . the method of the invention may also be used to synthesize perovskites , in particular lead - magnesium - niobium , lead - magnesium - niobium - lead - titanium perovskites , or lead zirconate titanate . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an device for occluding a body lumen such as a reproductive lumen which includes an occluding component having an impervious barrier to provide initial occlusion of the body lumen and a permeable body to facilitate tissue ingrowth which provides long term occlusion of the body lumen . the device and the method of using the device is particularly suitable for contraception . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed herein are databases that contain image context categorizations , those categorizations identifying the context of an image based on a computed fingerprint . also disclosed herein are applications of such a database , including a viewing application that blocks the rendering of images with undesirable content noted by a content categorization , and a scanning application that locates images in a corpus or repository of images having certain content noted by content categorization , such as unlawful images . such blocking may be through an obfuscation technique , such as blurring , distorting an image , or may be through a replacement of image material . a categorization tool may include obfuscation with an aperture tool for clarifying portions of blocked images . detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the detailed description below , and the inventions are defined by the appended claims . | 6Physics
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intra - cavity generation of second and higher harmonic frequency laser radiation is improved by inclusion of a lens or multiple - lens arrangement that focuses electromagnetic radiation emitted by the active laser medium on a wavelength conversion means within the cavity or on removal means to remove the second or higher harmonic radiation from the cavity . | 7Electricity
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a composition and method for mineralizing and enhancing the flavor of brewed beverages such as coffee and tea is disclosed wherein a finely divided mineral , a coloring agent such as powdered caramel , and a particulate beverage base such as ground coffee are combined to form an admixture . the admixture is placed on a filter and hot water is added . a portion of the finely divided mineral is dissolved in the hot water and passes through the filter along with the water soluble beverage ingredients . a small amount of the mineral solids also pass through the filter into the brewed beverage . a major portion of the mineral solids are retained on the filter surface , thereby retarding the brewing process and enhancing the extraction of flavoring ingredients from the particulate beverage base . the minerals added during the brewing process approximate those formed in fresh spring water and enhance the flavor of the brewed beverage . | 0Human Necessities
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a plant for the reduction of nitrogen oxide in furnace waste gases includes a furnace , a reactor serving for selective catalytic reduction , and a regenerative heat exchanger to be used for air preheaters as well as for gas preheaters for the treatment of pollutant - containing waste gases which are in a heat exchange with another medium . the regenerative heat exchanger has stationary or revolving storage masses which are composed at least partially of catalytic material . a reduction agent is supplied to the regenerative heat exchanger . the reactor is arranged concentrically above the regenerative heat exchanger . preferably , the reactor is placed directly onto the housing of the heat exchanger . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present disclosure relates to automotive heat exchangers , and , heat exchanger tanks with headers . the heat exchanger eliminates the need for use of an inner flange on the header using a collar that also acts as a rib , thereby providing a compact foot plus header tank arrangement with lower stress on the gasket mating surface of the header and tank . the present disclosure also provides a method for providing improved headering for automotive heat exchangers with plastic tanks and headers . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a computer system for receiving user data comprising a user access component having a display and a processor arranged to execute a data receiving application , wherein the data receiving application provides on the display at least one address field ; and a geographical location device in communication with a location network and arranged to identify a geographical location of the device using information from the location network , the geographical location device located at a user address , the geographical location device operable to provide location data from which address data of the user address is derived and supplied to the data receiving application to automatically populate the address field on the display . | 7Electricity
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a transport cart with a coin - operated lock . a connection between the coin - operated lock and an associated carrier arm permits an automatic coin mechanism to be pivoted relative to the plane of insertion of a key about an axis of rotation parallel to the handle of the transport cart and is secured at various angles of inclination relative to the handle . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a tall wall construction for a multiple floor building is provided . the tall wall includes a bottom or first wall frame panel constructed to a standard wall height specification , a top or second wall frame panel constructed to a standard wall height specification , and a structural truss having a height equal to a corresponding floor system . the first framed wall panel is connected directly to the bottom of the structural truss panel and the second framed wall panel is connected directly to the top of the structural truss panel so that the first framed wall panel , the structural truss panel and the second framed wall panel are connected together in vertically alignment forming the tall wall construction . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a white balance adjustment method for a display , the method including acquiring spectrum stimulus values of q gray scales of red , green , blue and white of a display panel of a tested display ; determining spectrum stimulus value brightness of white and green , and performing interpolation segmenting on brightness of white and green ; normalizing brightness of white and green ; acquiring an ideal brightness normalized value of white and an ideal brightness normalized value of green ; comparing the normalized value for brightness white and the ideal brightness normalized value corresponding to the white and the normalized value for brightness of green and the ideal brightness normalized value corresponding to the green respectively , based on the closest principle , and determining optimal gray scales of white and green ; determining a target chromaticity , and changing the gray scales of red and blue , acquiring a rgbw combination which is closest to the target chromaticity . | 6Physics
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a system for conducting a telephonic speech recognition application includes an automated telephone device for making telephonic contact with a respondent and a speech recognition device which , upon the telephonic contact being made , presents the respondent with at least one introductory prompt for the respondent to reply to ; receives a spoken response from the respondent ; and performs a speech recognition analysis on the spoken response to determine a capability of the respondent to complete the application . if the speech recognition device , based on the spoken response to the introductory prompt , determines that the respondent is capable of competing the application , the speech recognition device presents at least one application prompt to the respondent . if the speech recognition device , based on the spoken response to the introductory prompt , determines that the respondent is not capable of completing the application , the speech recognition system presents instructions on completing the application to the respondent . | 7Electricity
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in a method of forming solder bumps , each solder bump is formed over a corresponding one of a plurality of chip pads of an active upper surface of a semiconductor device . an under bump metallurgy is formed on the upper surface of the semiconductor device and the chip pads . a photoresist layer is deposited thereto and patterned to expose the under bump metallurgy on the chip pads . the solder bumps are formed on the under bump metallurgy exposed from the photoresist patterns , and the photoresist patterns are removed . an intermetallic compound layer is formed on an interface between the solder bump and the under bump metallurgy by heating the solder bump at a temperature lower than a melting point of the solder bump . then , the under bump metallurgy is etched by using the imc as a mask , and the solder bumps are reflowed . the present invention obtains sufficient joint area between the under bump metallurgy and the solder bump as well as joint area between the under bump metallurgy and the buffer layer , and reduces the undercutting of the under bump metallurgy and thereby improves the mechanical and the electrical reliability of the solder bumps . | 7Electricity
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an electronic control circuit for a vehicle cathodic protection system is disclosed . a battery of the vehicle is utilized to supply electrical energy to the circuit . the circuit includes a first voltage comparator which compares the voltage level of the vehicle battery with a predetermined reference level . if the voltage level of the vehicle battery falls below the reference level , the first voltage comparator disables the control circuit so as to prevent an undesirable drain on the vehicle battery form occurring . an oscillator provides a pulsating output signal . when the output pulses from the oscillator are positive , a transistor switch is turned on to cause electric current to flow to one or more sacrificial anodes . when the output pulses are negative , the transistor switch is turned off , thereby preventing electric current from flowing to the sacrificial anodes . thus , the control circuit is only energized intermittently . a pilot light is responsive to the positive output pulses from the oscillator to generate a visual indication when the control circuit is energized . a temperature regulator is provided to disable the control circuit , by means of a second voltage comparator , when the ambient temperature is too high . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and system for applying a fractal image to a plurality of objects to act as an identification label is provided . the system includes a conveyance mechanism for positioning the plurality of objects in a predetermined position , and a printer for printing a fractal pattern to the plurality of objects . such a fractal image is robust to printing and imaging difficulties and inconsistencies , and is difficult to copy , thus defending against counterfeiting . | 6Physics
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a differential signal modulating apparatus and method thereof is provided . the differential signal modulating apparatus receives differential signal pairs from a transmitter , and generates multimedia streams . it is controlled by modulating the reception sequence of differential pairs to match with the transmitted sequence of differential pairs sent from the transmitter . in addition , the present invention method can be extensively applied to various interfaces . | 7Electricity
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an antenna assembly for a cellular telephone , includes a solid dielectric core , and a two - terminal balanced antenna assembly , including an electrical conductor on the solid dielectric core ; the electrical conductor being configured and dimensioned to be matched to the operating frequency band of the cellular telephone communication band and terminating at each of its opposite ends in a common feed point connection such as to provide a two - terminal balanced antenna assembly having an isotropic radiation pattern and reduced electromagnetic field radiation . in two described embodiments , the electrical conductor is configured to define two orthogonal coils ; and in a third described embodiment , it is configured to define an electrically - conductive wire extending axially through the core , and an electrically - conductive helix extending around the outer surface . | 7Electricity
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an internally reinforced hollow structure is described which comprises a layer of titanium metal matrix composite applied to the internal surfaces of structural segments comprising the hollow structure , the segments then being joined to form the desired hollow structure . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an image forming apparatus for forming an unfixed image on a recording material includes a fixing device having a pair of rotatable members for holding therebetween and conveying the recording material to fix the unfixed image on the recording material , speed control device for variably controlling the fixing rotational speed of the pair of rotatable members to a first fixing speed and a second fixing speed lower than the first fixing speed , application apparatus for intermittently supplying a parting agent to at least one of the pair of rotatable members , and application control apparatus for variably controlling the application acting period of the application apparatus in accordance with the fixing rotational speed of the pair of rotatable members variably set by the speed control device . | 6Physics
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a disk player in which a clamping member clamps a disk against a turntable . the clamping member has two annular bosses and the turntable has one annular boss located between those of the clamping member . a projection of the clamping member has a projection that fits within a slightly larger recess in the turntable . a ball bearing in the projection moves towards the turntable and forces radially outwardly three ball bearings which then contact the side walls of the recess . | 6Physics
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a method of controlling an oxygen generation device of the kind including a ceramic membrane through which an electrical current is passed whilst ambient air is supplied to one side of the membrane , the membrane allowing oxygen in the supplied air to diffuse therethrough by ionic transport when the membrane is at or above an operating temperature , at a rate dependant upon the electrical current , there being a plenum or the like to recover the oxygen at a second side of the membrane , the method comprising regulating the electrical current passing through the membrane by switching the electrical current on and off and varying the proportion of current - on time in a given time interval in dependence upon a feedback signal . | 0Human Necessities
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an optical disk player having a tracking servo loop comprising tracking error signal generating means and tracking driving means for operating a tracking mechanism in an optical head based on a tracking error signal generated . in the tracking servo loop , a servo gain selector is installed to selectively provide a first gain suitable for a recording and / or reproducing operation and a second gain which is higher than the first , thereby keeping the second gain selected only during the period from the beginning to completion of a tracking servo positioning operation . | 6Physics
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a tank or vessel volume measurement apparatus that includes multiple buoyancy elements . the buoyancy elements can be placed within a perforated tube to reduce any effects from turbulent flow within the tank . the multiple buoyancy load sensors are each made of different density or cross sections to cancel out any accumulation of contamination that may collect on the buoyancy elements placed within the fluid and to determine the density or specific gravity of the fluid within the tank . the buoyancy elements are attached to a load sensor or strain gauge that measures the weight or load from the buoyancy element . temperature of other sensors can be placed on the buoyancy elements or within the tank to collect other readings or to adjust for temperature variations . the buoyancy elements can be fabricated in pieces and assembled on site or within the tank to accommodate taller tanks or height restrictions . | 6Physics
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information handling system hard disk drive firmware updates are initiated on a hard disk drive without disrupting operations of the information handling system . a firmware update is copied in executable form to the hard disk drive &# 39 ; s buffer and executed by the hard disk drive &# 39 ; s controller without aborting queued tasks or losing system synchronization . the controller then copies the firmware update to flash memory in parallel with execution of the firmware update so that the hard disk drive operates with minimal degradation in performance . | 6Physics
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a tool for lifting and removing heavy lids , such as manhole covers and similar articles . the tool includes an elongate lever with a handgrip at the upper end and a pivot head at the lower end . wheels on the pivot head provide a pivot axis , with a hook being mounted in front of the pivot axis and a footplate being mounted behind the axis . the hook is inserted in an opening in the lid , and the lid is then lifted and removed by pulling back on the lever and stepping down on the footplate . after removal , the lid can be transported by rolling the assembly over the ground using the wheels . the invention thus facilitates removal and installation of heavy lids with minimal strain and potential injury to the operator . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for selectively lifting produced fluid , including produced hydrocarbons and a portion of produced water , to a ground surface and for multiplying a hydrostatic head of a column of the produced fluid into a magnified injection pressure for injecting , without lifting to the ground surface , the remaining produced water , subsurface , in a subterranean well . | 4Fixed Constructions
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there are described 1 - azoniabicyclooct - 1 - ene salt derivatives inclusive of 1 - azonia - 4 , 6 - dimethylbicyclooct - 1 - ene perchlorate , and a process for the preparation of the same . the derivatives can be prepared by heating dicyclopropylmethanimine salt derivative in a solvent , in the presence or absence of an ammonium salt . each of the derivatives is employed as an intermediate for preparing various medicines and agricultural chemicals . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an ultraminiature light source using a double - spiral shaped tungsten filament includes end contact portions which are separated to allow for radial and length - wise unwinding of the spiral . the double - spiral filament is spaced relatively far apart at the end portions thereof so that contact between portions of the filament upon expansion is avoided . the light source is made by fabricating a double - spiral ultraminiature tungsten filament from tungsten foil and housing the filament in a ceramic package having a reflective bottom and a well wherein the filament is suspended . a vacuum furnace brazing process attaches the filament to contacts of the ceramic package . finally , a cover with a transparent window is attached onto the top of the ceramic package by solder reflow in a second vacuum furnace process to form a complete hermetically sealed package . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate , modulate and / or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of forming a resistive memory cell , e . g ., cbram or reram , includes forming a bottom electrode layer , forming an oxide region of an exposed area of the bottom electrode , removing a region of the bottom electrode layer proximate the oxide region to form a bottom electrode having a pointed tip or edge region . an electrically insulating mini - spacer region is formed adjacent the bottom electrode , and an electrolyte region and top electrode are formed over the bottom electrode and mini - spacer element to define a memory element . the memory element defines a conductive filament / vacancy chain path from the bottom electrode pointed tip region to the top electrode via the electrolyte region . the mini - spacer elements decreases the effective area , or “ confinement zone ,” for the conductive filament / vacancy chain path , which may improve the device characteristics , and may provide an improvement over techniques that rely on enhanced electric field forces . | 7Electricity
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a stowable powered jack for steering a boat trailer includes an electric motor turning a drive shaft running longitudinally through a support tube which is mounted to a trailer frame . the drive shaft powers a transmission which sits between a pair of wheels driven by a transverse axle . controls for the motor provide at least forward and reverse motion for wheels . the transmission is sealed within a housing that is swivels in relation to the fixed support tube . an extendable handle facilitates steering . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a computerized system for a digital method for the detection of fraud and / or anomalous transactions is disclosed based on a novel statistical interpretation of benford &# 39 ; s law and a unique set of computer implementations outlining the development of digital distributions from the low - value region on the left of a given data set to the high - value region on the right . a division into sub - intervals of the entire data set along adjacent integral powers of ten suggested in the method provides the unique manner of visualizing and computer output actualization of the gradual evolution of digital distribution from near digital equality on the left to severe inequality on the right . the method provides a venue for detecting fraud committed by the sophisticated cheater well - aware of benford &# 39 ; s law but inventing data without regards to development . experimental results consistently demonstrate the effectiveness of the techniques used in embodiments of the invention . | 6Physics
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the invention concerns four novel secondary metabolites of the burkholderia rhizoxina endosymbiont , a method for isolating said compounds from cultures of the bacteria and the use of said substances . the invention aims at providing novel rhizoxin derivatives with an antimitotic effect . therefore , the following substances 1 - 4 are isolated , said substances exhibiting potential antifungal , cytotoxic and antiproliferative properties . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a projector which includes a first exhaust fan discharging exhaust air from a light source lamp to exterior and a second exhaust fan discharging exhaust air from parts other than the light source lamp are arranged to be adjacent to each other . an end of the exhaust fan facing the other exhaust fan is moved to the inner side and the one exhaust fan is inclined to discharge air in an exhaust direction toward a direction along which air is discharged from the other exhaust fan . there is provided a cooling fan that blows air to an interior air blow outlet communicating with the interior of the light source lamp and exterior air blow outlets communicating with an outer surface to cool the light source lamp . the exterior air blow outlets are deviated from the center of the outer surface of the light source lamp . | 6Physics
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a light source for an endoscope is disclosed for illuminating a subject , the image from the subject being received through a leading end of the endoscope , and being projected by an objective lens onto a solid state imaging device . light from a light source lamp is projected onto the subject sequentially with the light transmitted through three color transmitting filters . a reflector is provided to reflect light from the light source lamp in a parallel light beam . a convex lens system for converging the parallel light from the reflector . light from said source lamp is transmitted through a light guide to the subject . a first and second lens systems are positioned between the input end of the light guide and the convex lens system for converging the light onto the input end of the light guide . the light guide is disposed within an insert member of said endoscope . the lens systems reduce the sectional area of the light beam and restrict the included angle of the light beam . a rotary color filter is provided in said light beam and includes interference filters having high heat resistance for passing light of only a specific wavelength , to provide different colors of illuminating light to the subject . | 0Human Necessities
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an improved equine wrap comprises a bandage / wrap material , a clue - mark , and an improved fastener . the bandage / wrap material can be any suitable material used , or yet to be used , in the art . examples include neoprene , elastic bandages known as “ ace bandages ,” etc . the present invention provides a clue - mark on the initiating end of a wrap in order to assist the wrapper in applying the wrap in the correct direction . the wrapper need only determine whether the leg to be wrapped is a right leg or a left leg and then follow the instructions given by the clue - mark . the improved fastener comprises a double - sided tab and a double - sided attachment point . therefore , after application of the wrap , the improved fastener can be utilized regardless of which side of the wrap the wrapper initially chose to face outwards . | 0Human Necessities
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a shelf is incorporated into a typical fcc riser that permits the tips of the nozzles to extend past the wall of the riser while preventing the tips from promoting coke build - up and protecting the tips from erosion . the shelf can be part of an angled section that often appears in a transition zone for increasing the internal diameter of the riser to accommodate the volumetric expansion of the feed . the shelf section reduces the non - uniformity in the mixing of the catalyst and feed and minimizes backmixing of the feed injection . the shelf of this invention accomplishes these objectives without recessing the feed injectors into the riser wall which can interfere with the spray pattern . the shelf provides a location for the tips of the upwardly directed feed injectors which virtually eliminates quiescent areas that were the sites for riser coking and that resulted from the protrusion of nozzles and / or nozzle protection devices into the riser . the uninterrupted flow path about the nozzles can replenish catalyst and erode away coke if it does form downstream of the reaction zone . this invention is particularly suited for small diameter risers where nozzle projection has the most disrupting influence on the catalyst and oil flow through the riser . this invention may also be used in conjunction with a contoured riser cross - section that shapes the interior of the riser downstream of the nozzles into a polygonal cross - section that matches the spray pattern of the nozzles . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention is a printing ink comprising a zinc - containing metal resinate complexed with aminopolyester resins and the process for preparing them . in particular , the invention relates to aminopolyester resins having properties which make them useful as resinate dilution extenders in formulating vehicles for gravure and intaglio printing inks . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus and method for configuring , altering , controlling , securing , and extending the processing capability and functionality of pcs using a nonvolatile memory device using software and data carried within the device . | 6Physics
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a method of tracking production from an ng source that includes the steps of providing one or more micro - scale gtl units , feeding ng from the source to the micro - scale gtl units , operating the micro - scale gtl units and adjusting the number of micro - scale gtl units employed to track or match the production from the source is provided . in some aspects of the invention , the micro - scale gtl unit includes both syngas manufacture and liquid product synthesis . the liquid product synthesis step may produce methanol , mixed higher carbon number alcohols , dimethyl ether , fischer - tropsch liquids , and / or any combination of these products . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a memory connected state detecting circuit for automatically detecting the memory connected condition , comprising a timing circuit responsive to a certain operation mode signal and a clock signal for producing different timing and control signals and address information , a switching circuit for controlling the read / write operations in such a manner that each data for checking is written in each of designated addresses and it is read just after it has been written , and a latching circuit for latching the data read from the memory . with this construction , it has become possible to detect whether or not the memory capacity of an additional memory or memories mounted can sufficiently cover the memory area designated by a computer , without providing any mechanical switches and associated wiring . | 6Physics
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a spinning member , such as a top , and an impeller are employed together . the spinning member has a gripping section on an upper portion thereof , while the impeller imparts rotational movement to the spinning member when the spinning member is at rest and when the spinning member is rotating without substantially interrupting the rotation of the spinning member . the impeller includes a brush disposed on a rotatable portion of the impeller and cooperatively engageable with the gripping section of the spinning member for imparting rotational movement thereto , and a driver for supplying rotational movement to the brush . | 0Human Necessities
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task tracking and allocation can be performed using software implemented technology which allows authorized individuals to use a web interface to a tracking application . the application can include features allowing tasks to be delegated , new issues to be added , and various activities to be tracked . business features such as display of profit margin in terms of worker , job , month , task or other information can also be included in such applications . | 6Physics
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a system , apparatus and methods for candy making are disclosed , wherein an apparatus for candy making may comprise a blade portion and a handle portion , and wherein the handle portion may be multiple times longer than the blade portion . | 0Human Necessities
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the device comprises a laser source which emits a beam of a predetermined wavelength towards an optically transparent closed container and detectors arranged to detect the laser beam which is attenuated by the gas absorption . the detectors provide the first data of absorption representative of a first absorption spectrum of the gas including distorted absorption lines and noise . the invention implements a method of calculation aimed at receiving and elaborating said first data . the output of the operation are parameters that represent a second absorption spectrum free of noise and distortion in the absorption lines . from these parameters we are able to determine the gas pressure and concentration in the container . | 6Physics
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a fan speed controller of an automotive vehicle air conditioning device is usually placed in an air flow duct to be effectively cooled . thus , compact construction of the speed controller is needed to obtain a larger air flow in the air flow duct . for this purpose , various compact resistor units for the speed controller have been proposed . however , some of them are poor in durability against shocks . in view of this , a compact resistor unit for a speed controller includes a resistor block that has a flat resistor , a flat insulating plate and a flat radiation plate which are respectively positioned against one another . the compact resistor unit further includes a holder block of molded plastic on which the resistor block is mounted . the compact resistor unit also includes a plurality of metal terminals partially embedded in the holder block , where the terminals are connected to particular portions of the flat resistor . the compact resistor still further includes metal connecting lugs that are partially embedded in the holder block , and rivets for securing the resistor block to the connecting lugs . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention relates to novel pharmaceutically acceptable salts of anticonvulsant derivatives , processes for preparation of and pharmaceutical compositions containing said salts , useful in the treatment of epilepsy . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a novel technique to quench electrical defects in cvd al 2 o 3 layers is disclosed . a small amount of silicon dopant to the aluminum oxide film reduces the leakage current as well as the gap interface trap density at the dielectric / silicon interface . the implanted silicon gives a better interface and improves the leakage characteristics of the dielectric . | 7Electricity
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we describe an integrated waveguide device that creates entanglement between a sequence of periodically spaced photons in a single input and output mode . the device consists of a polarization maintaining integrated waveguide chip containing a number of delay lines , integrated multimode interferometers with the potential for rapid switching , a polarization controller and off chip computer logic and timing . the device is capable of creating a diverse array of outputs such as linear cluster states and ring cluster states in a single output mode . | 7Electricity
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an electronically reconfigurable battery includes a number of battery modules selectively interconnected by a number of electronic switches , wherein a selectable number of battery modules may be connected either in a series configuration or in a parallel configuration , as a result of placing selected switches of said plurality of switches in open states or closed states . in a parallel configuration , the battery provides power to a primary load , such as a propulsion load for a vehicle . in a series configuration , the battery is configured to provide a high voltage and high power output to a short - term and / or pulsed load , such as an additional load provided on the vehicle . current from the battery is limited in one of three ways : a ) by the batteries themselves ; b ) a current limiting device or system in series with the total erected battery ; or c ) a single level power converter or current limiter that is used to erect and charge the capacitor bank in a sequential one level at a time manner until the battery is fully erected and the capacitor is fully charged . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for preparing an alkoxyethylidene - substituted aryl hydrazine having the formula ## str1 ## and thereafter cyclizing the same with a cyanate salt under mildly acidic conditions in the presence of an organic solvent , optionally in the presence of a cyclization - aiding amount of water , to form an aryl triazolinone of the formula ## str2 ## wherein x is independently hydrogen , halogen , lower alkyl , lower alkoxy , nitro , hydroxy , -- nhso 2 r 1 , -- nr 1 so 2 r 1 , or -- n 2 , where r 1 is lower alkyl ; r is lower alkyl , and each r is the same ; and n is an integer of from 1 - 3 , which triazolinones are useful as intermediates for preparing herbicides . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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device for supplying a multiphase fluid comprising at least a liquid phase and a gas phase to a pumping assembly . the device consists of a tank including means for taking samples of the fluid , at least two , extending in the tank so as to run across the liquid - gas interface under normal working conditions , said sampling means comprise sample openings distributed on either side of said interface under normal working conditions , the sampling means being connected to the pumping assembly . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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arbutin monoesters are employed in a composition for topical application , as a depigmenting and / or bleaching agent for human skin , hair and / or head hair . the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a composition of at least one arbutin monoester in a physiologically acceptable medium for depigmenting and / or bleaching human skin , hair and / or head hair . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for communicating between nodes in a communication system . communicating in a first node in a radio access network and a second node in a core network using messages associated with a first set of operations connecting the first node to the core network . communicating in the first node with other nodes of the radio access network using messages associated with a second set of operations connecting the radio access network nodes . communicating in the first node with a third node using messages associated with a third set of operations , the third set of operations providing at least part of the operations provided by the first and second set of operations . the scalability of the core network nodes is enhanced when the number of the radio access network nodes connecting to the core network nodes increases . | 7Electricity
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disclosed herein are polyurethane compositions specifically adapted to produce non - porous membranes exhibiting waterproof and water vapor transmissible characteristics . the membranes can be produced as free standing products or can be produced as coatings on porous substrates to confer similar properties to such substrates . also disclosed are coated fabrics and fabric laminates utilizing the membranous coatings of the invention and exhibiting waterproof and water vapor transmissible characteristics . such coated fabrics and fabric laminates find utility in the fabrication of tenting , rainwear and other garments where waterproofness , coupled with breathability , are important features . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a technique for scheduling cache cleaning operations maintains a clean distance between a set of least - recently - used clean lines and the lru dirty line for each congruence class in the cache . the technique is generally employed at a victim cache at the highest - order level of the cache memory hierarchy , so that write - backs to system memory are scheduled to avoid having to generate a write - back in response to a cache miss in the next lower - order level of the cache memory hierarchy . the clean distance can be determined by counting all of the lru clean lines in each congruence class that have a reference count that is less than or equal to the reference count of the lru dirty line . | 6Physics
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a mechanisms for temporarily attaching an object to a support , separating and ejecting the object , includes a receptacle adapted to be fixed to the support in which an ejector rod is slidably mounted . the ejector rod has a rear portion acted on by an ejection pressure and a front end bearing against a bearing surface near the center of mass of the object , at the end of an elongate recess into which the ejector rod extends to as far as the bearing surface . the body has an annular end portion which is joined to the body by a fragile coupling . the object is provided with a front central centering area at the bottom of the recess , into which extends , with at most a small clearance , the free end of the ejector rod and a rear end centering area situated near the mouth of the recess , into which extends , with small clearance , a rear centering male portion fastened to the body of the receptacle . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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pharmaceutical compositions comprising erythropoietin are provided for treatment of cancer , particularly for treatment of multiple myeloma . erythropoietin was found to be effective for inhibition of tumor growth , triggering of tumor regression , stimulation of the natural immunological defense against cancer and / or inhibition of cancer cell metastasis . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to an interlocking coupling system for overhead aligned rails of which at least one rail is displaceably arranged and comprises a first coupling part and a second coupling part , each of said coupling parts is arranged at end parts of said rails and arranged for interlocking , when said rails are in aligned position , wherein each of said coupling parts comprises a pivotal gate member , and said first coupling part comprises a locking bolt member with a tapered end part adapted to engage with a pin projecting from said gate member of said second coupling part and said locking bolt member is adapted to engage with a recess in said pivotal gate member , and both said gate members are activated by displacing said locking bolt member . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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techniques are disclosed for fabricating tunable electrical components in integrated circuits . for example , a method of tuning a value of an electrical component , such as a planar inductor , includes the steps of placing a conductive layer in proximity of the electrical component , and adjusting an amount of material that constitutes the conductive layer such that the value of the electrical component is tuned to a particular value . the adjustment step may be performed so as to select a frequency band with which the inductor is associated or to correct a manufacturing deviation in a frequency with which the inductor is associated . | 7Electricity
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a fault sensing electrical wire utilized one or more sensor strips which provide an impedance change when the wire is subject to an overtemperature condition or mechanical damage of the wire . a control unit measures the impedance of the sensor strips of the fault sensing wire and provides a control signal to initiate an alarm or protective action based on the severity of the condition . the control unit may monitor a number of fault sensing sires simultaneously or in sequence . the apparatus may be used to sense an electrical arc occurring in the insulation of the wire . | 7Electricity
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a secure internet authorization system is based on matching of randomly generated number strings , generated at a module carried by an individual seeking authorization and uploaded to an offline vault during a setup procedure . during authorization the module generates one portion of the string , with the vault generating a quickly disappearing second portion of the string . upon arrival of both portions at an authorization requesting protocol and match at the vault the action to be authorized is authorized . | 7Electricity
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provided are turbine blades and a gas turbine capable of damping the vibrations caused by an excitation force and facilitating mounting / disassembly . included are a shroud portion disposed at an end portion of an airfoil portion ; a holder casing that can slide relative to the shroud portion , that can also be attached thereto / detached therefrom , and that forms a space with the shroud portion therebetween ; and an elastic portion that is disposed in the space , that biases the shroud portion in a direction that separates it from the holder casing , and is disposed in a movable manner relative to the shroud portion ; and a pressing portion that is disposed between the elastic portion and the holder casing and that can be moved toward and away from the shroud portion . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a solid solution for the desulfurization of sulfur containing gases is provided in which the solution contains oxides having oxygen ion vacancies provided therein . the solid solution has a solvent which has at least one lanthanide oxide which crystallizes in the fluorite habit . the solid solution has a solute which contains a second oxide having a valence which differs from the valence of the lanthanide oxide present in the solvent . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present disclosure is directed to a locomotive controller including an input device , a display and a processor for driving the display and receiving inputs from the input device . software in the processor determines and drives the display to show a location of a train on a track and indicia of the location on the track of stopping distances for one of an emergency brake application , a full service brake application and at least one controlled stop brake application . creep control is also provided . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an exposure feedback apparatus is disclosed that includes a comparison unit for receiving and comparing image data with a predetermined exposure level and generating a comparison signal indicative thereof , and a multiplexing unit responsive to the comparison signal for supplying the image data to a display output line when the image data is within a desired exposure range and for alternatingly supplying the image data and preselected display data to the output line when the image data is outside of a desired exposure range . in operation , the alternating supply of the image data and preselected display data to the display output line causes portions of a display unit coupled thereto to &# 34 ; blink &# 34 ; when areas of the imaged scene exceed the predetermined exposure level . thus , the user is supplied with visual feedback that is indicative of the exposure conditions of the captured image . | 7Electricity
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in the beam path of an optical cross connect between the front face of a fiber block and a moveable mirror array are placed a telecentric lens and multi - surface optical element . the lens is placed adjacent the front face with a front focal plane coinciding with the front face . the substantially parallel beam path axes between the front face and the telecentric lens are converted by the lens into dispersing directions towards the optical element . discrete optical surfaces of the optical element redirect the dispersing beam paths in a fashion such that the beam paths coincide in the following with corresponding moveable mirrors of a mirror array . pitches of arrayed fiber ends and of the optical surfaces as well as the moveable mirrors are independently selectable . the telecentric lens simultaneously focuses the signal beams with improved beam separation and reduced signal loss . | 6Physics
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granular material , such as a fertilizer , is continuously or intermittently fed into one or several launching tubes and compressed air pulses are introduced at regular time intervals behind each quantity which at any time has been fed into the tube , so that part quantities of the material are shot out at a certain rate and over a certain range . | 0Human Necessities
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a control apparatus of power steering device having functions of monitoring intermediate troubles such as offset or drift out of signal troubles of torque sensor , and limiting the current for limiting the assist function is presented . in a control apparatus of power steering device for controlling a motor on the basis of a current control value calculated from a steering assist command value calculated by calculating means on the basis of a steering torque generated on a steering shaft , and a current value of a motor for applying a steering assist force to a steering mechanism , wherein the difference of a main torque signal and a sub torque signal of a torque sensor for detecting the steering torque is stored preliminarily , and the difference of the main torque signal and the sub torque signal during operation is compared with the stored value , and at least the current control value is limited when the difference based on the comparison is a condition larger than a first prescribed value and continues for a time longer than a first prescribed time . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for an electrical box repair cover have been described . two substantially u - shaped members are capable of being positioned about an electrical box and then connected together resulting in being affixed to the electrical box . a cover may be secured to the electrical box by various techniques including straps , clamps , etc . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for providing a telephone user with automated attendant functions with numerous selectable options . the options include selecting one of many greetings to be given to the caller before putting the caller on hold or sending the caller to voice mail , recording a new greeting for the caller after learning the caller &# 39 ; s identity , re - routing the call and adding an audio message to be delivered to the substitute called party before the call is connected . a display screen with a cursor is used to facilitate presentation of information and options to the telephone user and selection of options by the telephone user . | 7Electricity
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the invention provides a novel class of compounds , pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with abnormal or deregulated tpo activity , particularly diseases or disorders that involve thrombocytopenia . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a memory system includes multiple memory banks and multiple ports , wherein n is greater than or equal to m . each of the memory banks is coupled to each of the ports . access requests are transmitted simultaneously on each of the ports . however , each of the simultaneous access requests specifies a different memory bank . each memory bank monitors the access requests on the ports , and determines whether any of the access requests specify the memory bank . upon determining that an access request specifies the memory bank , the memory bank performs an access to an array of single - port memory cells . simultaneous accesses are performed in multiple memory banks , providing a bandwidth equal to the bandwidth of one memory bank times the number of ports . an additional level of hierarchy may be provided , which allows further multiplication of the number of simultaneously accessed ports , with minimal area overhead . | 6Physics
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systems and methods for creating and delivering banner strip messaging in print format along a shelf edge in a retails establishment are disclosed . a process for creating and delivering banner strip messaging in print format includes the steps of : receiving message content data and planogram data for a plurality of products from an input device , wherein the message content data includes price data and advertising data ; storing the message content data and the planogram data in a database ; aligning the message content data and the planogram data for each of the plurality of products ; creating a display template based on the aligned message content data and the planogram data ; and sending the display template to an output device , wherein the output device produces an output display . | 6Physics
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antimicrobial compounds and compositions and uses thereof , including the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections are described . the compounds and compositions include lantibiotic polypeptides and the nucleic acid sequences encoding the polypeptides . the compounds and compositions are useful as antimicrobials in antibiotic pharmaceutical preparation and as an antimicrobial or antiseptic dentifrice . | 0Human Necessities
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an antidotal food product containing activated charcoal is provided for ingestion into the gastro - intestinal tract of a user . the antidotal food product is orally administered having the visual appearance and physical properties which enables the desire on the part of young children to chew and ingest the food product . the food product in a preferred embodiment includes a substantially dry friable wafer which is adapted to be chewed by the user for ingestion . the dry friable wafer has a wafer mixture composition formed by blending a first predetermined weight of sorbent particulate composition having an initial adsorption value with respect to a toxin to a second predetermined weight of a substantially non - interfering flavored binding composition which provides for a creamy and sweet tasting food product . the initial adsorption value of the sorbent particulate composition maintains a high adsorption value in the wafer mixture composition for maximizing the adsorption value of the composition to combat toxins which have been ingested by the user . | 0Human Necessities
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a zoom lens system has four or five lens units with the optical powers being +/-/+/- or +/-/+/+/-, respectively , from the object side . the image side lens unit has a negative optical power and is movable , along with at least one other lens unit , in a zooming operation . the zoom lens system satisfies the following conditions : 0 . 6 & lt ; lbw / fw & lt ; 1 . 7 and 0 . 6 & lt ;| fn / fw |& lt ; 1 . 7 , where lbw represents a back focus length at the shortest focal length condition ; fw represents a focal length of the zoom lens system at the shortest focal length condition ; and fn represents a focal length of the image side lens unit . the lens system can be employed with a solid state imaging device , and an optical low - pass filter and an infrared blocking filter can be positioned between the lens system and the imaging unit . | 6Physics
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an image editing system obtains an object image defined by an output area and user specified depth information of the image object . on the basis of a comparison result of comparing depth information of the obtained image object with respect to respective depth information of objects read from a memory storing image data comprised of plural objects whose dephts are different and whose output areas are defined , the obtained image object is inserted into the image data stored in the memory . | 7Electricity
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damascene templates have two - dimensionally patterned raised metal features disposed on an underlying conductive layer extending across a substrate . the templates are topographically flat overall , and the patterned conductive features establish micron - scale and nanometer - scale patterns for the assembly of nanoelements into nanoscale circuits and sensors . the templates are made using microfabrication techniques together with chemical mechanical polishing . these templates are compatible with various directed assembly techniques , including electrophoresis , and offer essentially 100 % efficient assembly and transfer of nanoelements in a continuous operation cycle . the templates can be repeatedly used for transfer of patterned nanoelements thousands of times with minimal or no damage , and the transfer process involves no intermediate processes between cycles . the assembly and transfer processes employed are carried out at room temperature and pressure and are thus amenable to low cost , high - rate device production . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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disclosed is a method for detecting one or more mismatches in a test nucleic acid which preferentially hybridizes to a reference nucleic acid . the method involves a ) providing the test nucleic acid in its single - stranded form ; b ) providing the reference nucleic acid immobilized on a solid support , the reference nucleic acid being in its single - stranded form and the solid support being compatible with a slot in an electrophoretic gel ; c ) contacting the single - stranded test nucleic acid with the single - stranded immobilized reference nucleic acid under conditions allowing heteroduplex formation , whereby the heteroduplex is immobilized on the solid support ; d ) contacting the immobilized heteroduplex with a resolvase capable of recognizing at least one single base pair mismatch in the heteroduplex under conditions which permit the resolvase to cleave the heteroduplex ; e ) inserting the solid support into the slot of the electrophoretic gel under conditions sufficient to release all or a cleaved portion of the immobilized heteroduplex into the slot ; and f ) analyzing the released product by gel electrophoresis , the presence of a cleavage product being an indication of a mismatch in the test nucleic acid . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus and method of producing methanol includes reacting a heated hydrocarbon - containing gas and an oxygen - containing gas in a reactor ; to provide a product stream comprising methanol ; and transferring heat from the product stream to the hydrocarbon - containing gas to heat the hydrocarbon containing gas . after removing methanol and co 2 from the product stream , unprocessed hydrocarbons are mixed with the hydrocarbon containing gas fro reprocessing through the reactor . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a boat hoist comprising a column , a tubular hoist slidable vertically , on said column , a boat cradle on said hoist , shore reinforcement means to anchor an upper part of said column to the shore , and a power unit connecting said column and hoist . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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apparatus and method for accessing the wall of a body lumen while simultaneously providing zone isolation and fluid bypass capability , the apparatus comprising : an erectable proximal isolation barrier capable of making a sealing engagement with the wall of the body lumen ; an erectable distal isolation barrier capable of making a sealing engagement with the wall of the body lumen ; a bypass channel secured to , and extending between , the proximal isolation barrier and the distal isolation barrier , the bypass channel comprising a lumen communicating with the region proximal to the proximal isolation barrier and with the region distal to the distal isolation barrier ; and a working catheter passing through the proximal isolation barrier and terminating short of the distal isolation barrier , the working catheter providing a central lumen for providing access to the wall of the body lumen between the proximal isolation barrier and the distal isolation barrier . | 0Human Necessities
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in a projector image printing system , a projector receives an image , projects the image from the projector , and communicates the image from the projector to a printer . in an embodiment , a projector includes a graphics connectivity to receive an image from an information handling system , a projection system to project the image away from the projector , a graphics capture system to capture the image as a data file , and a communication system to communicate the data file to a printer . in another embodiment , a method to print an image from a projector includes receiving a print instruction from a user , converting a projected screen by the projector to an image , and sending the image to a printer . | 6Physics
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a precise navigation system utilizing a fleet of deployed rf beacons and an associated application . the rf beacons are installed in known locations about a predefined facility area . the rf beacons emit either a bluetooth or wi - fi beacon signal . an rf beacon identifier is encoded into the beacon signal . the location of the beacon is determined by using the beacon identifier in conjunction with a beacon location index . the location can be used to determine a location of the receiving mobile device , initiating conveyance of information associated with merchants in the proximate area , assistance for parking , etc . the system can be employed to assist in emergency conditions , obtaining road sign information , and other applications where rf beacons can transmit specific location based services and information . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to an apparatus for fetal scalp blood sampling , having a shaft , a blade that is mounted removably in the distal end of the shaft and that can be slid by means of a positioning mechanism between a starting position mounted in the and a working position extending beyond the distal end of the shaft , and also having a blood sampling device mounted on the distal end of the shaft . to create an apparatus for fetal scalp blood sampling that is easy to operate and also ensures a high degree of operating safety , it is proposed with the invention that the blade can be fixed by the positioning mechanism in the respective end position . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to a finite field multiplier used for implementing an encrypting algorithm circuit , thereby minimizing power consumption and circuit area in implementing the finite field multiplier with a lfsr structure . the finite field multiplier of the present invention is an operator performing a modular operation on the multiplication result of two data represented on a polynomial basis in a galois field into an irreducible polynomial . the lfsr structure is a serial finite field multiplication structure , and has a merit over an array structure and a hybrid structure in application to systems that are limited in size and power due to its simplicity of circuits and also its capability of being implemented in a small size . | 6Physics
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a method of charging and discharging a lithium secondary battery in which a negative electrode comprises an active material including silicon provided on a current collector which is a metal which does not form an alloy with lithium . the method is characterized in that the lithium secondary battery is charged and discharged within a range of state of charge at which no peak corresponding to a compound of lithium and silicon is observed in an x - ray diffraction pattern during charging using cuk α - radiation as the x - ray source . | 7Electricity
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an electric connection box for connecting a plurality of sub - wire harnesses is disclosed . the electronic connection box comprises a power supply section , a plurality of sub - wire harness connection plates , a plurality of intermediate connection terminals , and a connection section . the power supply section has terminal sections . the plurality of sub - wire harness connection plates are laminated on the power supply section . each sub - wire harness connection plate has a plurality of set grooves to put electric wires of a sub - wire harness thereinto . each set groove of sub - wire harness connection plate has a plurality of through holes formed at a bottom thereof and spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction thereof . each intermediate connection terminal is electrically connected to an electric wire of a sub - wire harness and is set in a set groove of a sub - wire harness connection plate so that a through connection conductor connection section thereof is aligned with a through hole of the set groove . the connection section has a plurality of through connection conductors . each through connection conductor is connected to a terminal section of the power supply section after being inserted through a predetermined through hole in each of the sub - wire harness connection plates and connected to each through connection conductor connection section aligned with the predetermined through hole . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to a camera system having an auto - focusing device which carries out a so - called overlapped operation in which storing of a light signal by a focus sensor and calculation of a lens drive distance based on the stored value are performed while a lens is driven . in the present invention , where a lens system mounted on the camera does not have a characteristic suitable to the overlapped operation , it is automatically detected and the overlapped operation is inhibited to prevent improper proceeding of the overlapped operation . | 6Physics
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segregation of silicon granules in the fluidized bed production of polycrystalline silicon is achieved by successively transferring granular polycrystalline silicon through a plurality of vessels designed for funnel flow of granular material . the transfers may occur prior to introduction of feed particles into the reactor , or the enlarged granules from the reactor may be thus transferred to improve product size uniformity . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an in - ground conduit system for a ground source heat pump is provided . the in - ground conduit system is a conduit - loop having at least one wing member mounted on the conduit loop such that the wing member contacts the ground in such a way so as to resist upward movement of the conduit loop . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method for attaching a stretched damper wire to a cathode ray tube including the steps of locating each end of a damper wire at a first position with respect to a pair of damper springs and welding each end of the damper wire to each of the damper springs while holding the damper wire between each of the damper springs and a welding ribbon . next , the damper springs are moved to a frame of the cathode ray tube and welded at second positions thereof to upstanding portions of said frame so as to stretch the damper wire between the damper springs on an aperture grill . | 7Electricity
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a method for inspecting the integrity of diesel exhaust filter by introducing air under pressure through one end of the structure and detecting the presence of air flow at an opposing end surface . the diesel exhaust filter is tested green . | 6Physics
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conventional food treatment processes utilized for food preservation generally involve heat treatment and usually result in some degree of thermal damage . a process has been developed for the non - thermal treatment of liquid food products which results in a significant reduction in the microbial population , thus reducing spoilage and extending shelf life . the novel process involves the rapid application of electromagnetic energy , such as microwave or radio frequency energy , and the simultaneous removal of any thermal energy which may be generated by the process through the use of circulating cooling medium and an efficient heat exchanger . | 0Human Necessities
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a medical probe device comprising a catheter having a stylet guide housing with at least one stylet port in a side thereof and stylet guide means for directing a flexible stylet outward through at least one stylet port and through intervening tissue to targeted tissues . the stylet guide housing has an optical viewing means positioned for viewing the stylet and adjacent structure which includes a fiber optic channel means for receiving a fiber optic viewing device . the fiber optic channel means can include a guide port means for directing longitudinal movement of a fiber optic device with respect to the stylet guide means in a viewing zone and a flushing liquid channel in the stylet guide housing having an exit port positioned to direct flushing liquid issuing therefrom across the end of a fiber optic device when positioned in the viewing zone . the optical viewing means can comprise a viewing window positioned in the stylet guide housing for viewing the stylet when it is directed outward from its respective stylet port . the optical viewing means can include a fiber optic channel in the stylet guide housing for receiving the a fiber optic viewing device and aligning the viewing end thereof with the viewing window . windowed devices can include a flushing liquid channel in the stylet guide housing having an exit port positioned to direct flushing liquid issuing therefrom across a surface of the viewing window . | 0Human Necessities
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