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the present description relates to plug - forming compositions , to medical procedures employing such compositions , to methods for removing such compositions , and to products pertaining to such compositions , including medical devices , medical device components , and kits , among other aspects . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for monitoring the blood pressure of a patient , comprising the following steps : determining a pulse arrival time signal from the patient 2 based on the pulse wave velocity method ; determining an accelerometer signal from the patient 2 ; and triggering an additional measure or deriving a blood pressure value , taking into account the pulse arrival time signal and a dc component of the accelerometer signal . in this way , a possibility for monitoring the blood pressure of a patient is provided with which false alarms and / or unnecessary additional cuff - based blood pressure measurements can be avoided . | 0Human Necessities
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in a video recorder having a drum with opposing dual record heads , successive fields of only the luminance signal are recorded by the heads during successive head rotations through 180 Β°. the tape is overwrapped around the drum by a certain angle so that the chrominance signal of each preceeding field may be compressed and recorded during each head rotation through the overwrap angle . because the luminance signal is not mixed with the chrominance for recording , the luminance bandwidth may be increased by about 1 megahertz to occupy the frequency band otherwise occupied by the color - under chrominance signal in the prior art . this provides a significant improvement in overall video image resolution . | 7Electricity
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a sensor coil pattern used in combination with a coordinate input apparatus is provided , which is adapted to exactly detecting positions if a noise source such as an converter or an electrically closed conductor exists in the periphery of the apparatus . the apparatus is provided with a sensor surface having a sensor coil pattern of many sensor coils arranged thereon in parallel with each other in position detecting directions , a position indicator , a coil or a resonance circuit incorporated therein and a switching means so connected as to select simultaneously one of a plurality of a sensor coils , wherein said many sensor coils include a predetermined number of sensor coils individually connected to the switching means , said predetermined number of sensor coils including at least one or a plurality of sensor coils counted from one end of the arrangement . | 6Physics
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an interspinous process distraction device includes a male distraction element and a female distraction element , which both have a clamping portion for fixedly pushing and rejecting the interspinous processes and also respectively have a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion connected at the other end of the clamping portion . here , the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are paired for blocking with each other so as to form the interspinous process distraction device capable of having an opposite rotation . besides , through clamping two interspinous processes which stress the nerve by the male distraction element and the female distraction element and rotating them to oppositely rotate , the two interspinous processes can therefore be moved to be in alignment as the normal condition . | 0Human Necessities
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a function generator includes a switching stage for forming a defined signal waveform . the switching stage includes switching transistors that are turned on in a predetermined sequence of undelayed and delayed clock signals , with an output node summing the output currents of the switching transistors . the function generator also includes a delay device that generates the undelayed and delayed clock signals from an applied clock signal . the delays of the delayed clock signals define predetermined instants within at least one period of the applied clock signal . the switching edge is divided into different time ranges whose respective edge steepnesses are adjustable independently of each other . by point - mirroring the signal waveform about a medium value of the signal edge , frequencies at twice , four times , six times , etc . the frequency of the fundamental signal frequency are reduced . due to the sinusoidal shape of the switching edges , electromagnetic emissions are reduced because of the reduced amplitude of the harmonics . the electromagnetic emission reduction applies both to pure clock signals and to other digital signals , including control , data , or supply lines . | 6Physics
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disclosed embodiments relate to a semiconductor device . a semiconductor device is fabricated by attachment of a first chip to a first surface of a pad of a leadframe . each of one or more terminals of the first chip is connected to a respective lead of the leadframe . the first chip and the first surface of the pad are then encapsulated in a packaging material , while leaving an opposite second surface of the pad exposed . a second chip is attached to a recessed portion of the second surface of the pad so that at least one terminal of the second chip is substantially coplanar with an un - recessed portion of the second surface . in one embodiment , a third chip is also attached to the recessed portion of the second surface so that at least one terminal of the third chip is substantially coplanar with the un - recessed portion of the second surface . | 7Electricity
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a motion capture environment includes at least one sensor - tracker for tracking a location of a tracked object within the motion capture environment and one or more computers collectively operable to generate a virtual reality environment including a virtual control panel having a virtual control that , when actuated , effects a predetermined result in the virtual reality environment ; determine a virtual location of the tracked object within the virtual reality environment ; and determine when the virtual location of the tracked object coincides with the location of the virtual control to actuate the virtual control . the motion capture environment further includes a display device for displaying the virtual reality environment to an actor within the motion capture environment . | 6Physics
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a method of making tooth belts by formation thereof about the outer peripheral surface of a building drum having a generally cylindrical configuration and a surface defining a series of parallel , tooth - shaped grooves . the belts are formed by wrapping a fabric circumferentially around the building drum and winding a cord of tensile material helically about the fabric . a layer of thermoplastic material is formed about the cord of tensile material , and a cord of shrink material is wrapped helically about the layer of thermoplastic material . the shrink material has a higher softening temperature than the thermoplastic material and will shrink at a temperature below its softening temperature . pressurized steam is applied to the shrink material at a temperature below its softening temperature and between the softening temperature and the melting temperature of the thermoplastic material . this shrinks the shrink material and extrudes a thermoplastic material through the tensile material , against the fabric and into the tooth - shaped groves of the building cylinder . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a device may include a physical phenomenon detector . the physical phenomenon detector may detect a physical phenomenon related to the device . in response to detecting the physical phenomenon , the device may record audio data that includes speech . the speech may be transcribed with a speech recognition engine . the speech recognition engine may be included in the device , or may be included with a remote computing device with which the device may communicate . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides a screw compressor for refrigerating apparatus capable of controlling the rotational speed of a motor to be suitable for cooling heat load by simply controlling an inverter , without causing the overload of the motor . the screw compressor 1 a for refrigerating apparatus 10 a , which uses a motor 22 controlled by an inverter , as a driving portion , is provided with a suction pressure detector d 3 as a heat load detecting means for detecting the cooling heat load ; a motor coil temperature detector d 1 as a means for detecting the load condition of the motor 22 ; and a controller 26 that decreases the rotational speed of the motor 22 if the capacity of the compressor is determined as excessive based on a pressure signal from the detector d 3 , maintains the rotational speed if the capacity is determined neither excessive nor lacking . in case that the capacity is determined as lacking , the controller 26 reduces the rotational speed if the load condition is determined as excessive based on a temperature signal from the detector d 1 and increases the rotational speed in the other case . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and a fiber channel switch element for processing receive - modify - send frames in a fiber channel network are provided . the method includes , determining if a received frame is a rms frame ; modifying the rms frame without copying the rms frame to a transmit buffer ; and transmitting the modified frame . the rms frame is modified in a receive buffer before being sent to the transmit buffer and a port state machine controls the receive buffer where rms frames are modified . the switch element includes a port having a state machine that determines if a received frame needs to be modified before being transmitted , and if the frame is to be modified then such modification occurs in a receive buffer without being copied to a transmit buffer before such modification . a buffer select logic selects the appropriate buffer for modifying and transmitting frames from . | 7Electricity
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a non - invasive bodily - attached ambulatory medical monitoring and treatment device with pacing is provided . the noninvasive ambulatory pacing device includes a battery , at least one therapy electrode coupled to the battery , a memory storing information indicative of a patient &# 39 ; s cardiac activity , and at least one processor coupled to the memory and the at least one therapy electrode . the at least one processor is configured to identify a cardiac arrhythmia within the information and execute at least one pacing routine to treat the identified cardiac arrhythmia . | 0Human Necessities
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method to bring out a temporal difference between corresponding structures in a reference image r and a floating image f by convolving the reference image r and the floating image f with a window function h w to generate r w and f w , applying a non - rigid transformation resulting in a transformation field g mapping every location r r to a corresponding location r f in the floating image f and generating a subtraction image by performing subtraction r w β f w ) wherein r represents a voxel in reference image r . | 6Physics
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a pluggable file - based drm api layer for applications and engines . the invention defines a pluggable file - based drm api layer such that mobile operators can choose to use any file - based drm engine in their final product . an fdrm engine can be content agnostic . in accordance with the invention , an application can become drm aware by calling the novel file - based drm apis . any fdrm engine can be plugged into the novel api layer such that applications can use the protected content . the api layer of the subject invention can be designed such that applications that are drm aware by using the file - based drm api layer can be drm engine agnostic . | 6Physics
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a splitter divides an air / product mixture flow , delivered thereto in an air - powered distribution line , between a primary and a secondary distribution channel , which may be flow - coupled to a product hopper or a hose flow - coupled to another product hopper or another splitter . the air / product mixture enters the inlet of the splitter along a first flow path and exits a primary outlet , flow - coupled to the primary distribution channel , along a second flow path generally in - line with the first flow path . air / product flow is exhausted by a secondary outlet , which is flow - coupled to the secondary distribution channel , at a sideward flow path relative to the first and second flow paths . the velocity flow vector along which the air / product mixture is exhausted from the secondary outlet is at an angle perpendicular to the velocity flow vector along which the air / product mixture is received by the inlet of the splitter . | 0Human Necessities
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a walkie - talkie device applies a continuous tone - coded squelch system to control signal transmission . the walkie - talkie device has an analog - to - digital converter , a digital signal processor , and a digital - to - analog converter . the signal processing method includes using the analog - to - digital converter to convert a first analog signal into a first digital signal , using the digital signal processor to handle a ctcss tone related to the first digital signal for generating a second digital signal , and using the digital - to - analog converter to convert the second digital signal into a second analog signal . the walkie - talkie device uses the ctcss tone to discriminate a required speech signal from other speech signals transmitted by the same physical channel . | 7Electricity
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a deodorizing air filter is capable of improving the strength and deodorizing ability while suppressing an increase of ventilation resistance and pressure loss . a filter body has a series of filter pieces which are formed into a zigzagged shape by folding along multiple folds of parallel lines of the filter element . the filter body is made of the deodorizing section and the filtering section formed alternatively , the filtering section of the air serves as a filter and deodorizer for the air , and the deodorizing section serves as a deodorizer for the air . as the deodorizing section does not serve as a filter , it is not necessary to make the pitch of each piece of the filtering section smaller . as a result , it is possible to suppress the increase of ventilation resistance and pressure loss . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins comprising a titanium compound , having at least a ti - halogen bond , and at least two electron donor compounds supported on a mg dihalide , said catalyst component being characterized by the fact that at least one of the electron donor compounds is selected from ethers containing two or more ether groups which are further characterized by the formation of complexes with anhydrous magnesium dichloride in an amount less than 60 mmoles per 100 g of mgcl 2 and by the failure of entering into substitution reactions with ticl 4 or by reacting in that way for less than 50 % by moles , and at least another electron donor compound is selected from esters of mono or polycarboxylic acids . said catalyst components are able to produce propylene polymers which , for high values of xylene insolubility , show a broad range of isotacticity . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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chlorinated cycloaliphatic acrylate compositions are prepared by the reaction of chlorine at a temperature in the range from - 30 Β° c . to 50 Β° c . with compositions made by reacting acrylic acid with crude dicyclopentadiene in the presence of a friedel - crafts catalyst such as bf 3 . the chlorinated compositions have a pleasant fruity odor and are useful to make homopolymers or copolymers which find use as metal coatings , inks , ultraviolet light curable coatings and the like . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a marine handling craft and system is intended for use in deploying , inspecting and receiving vessels and payloads to and from locations on , under , over or near water and wet soils in potentially turbulent aquatic or atmospheric conditions . the marine handling craft may operate as a robot , or deployed from a crane or boom on a mother ship or other platform or helicopter so that it can transport and mate and dock at various locations , such as supply ships or autonomous marine vessels , at a stand off distance to limit potential harm to valuable assets . a sliding fastener and track are included on the marine handling craft so that it can be tethered and lifted by a single line or cable , and so can be manipulated by a single crane or helicopter . the utility of the handling craft is not limited to the transport of payloads and it may function as a stand - alone vessel for various remote sensing purposes . smart communication between the marine handling craft and other vessels or other nodes in a distributed computer network facilitates simultaneous , hierarchical and multi - tasking control of the craft and permits verification and inspection of payloads , which might otherwise cause damage when proximate to more valuable assets . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a slurry dewatering process , slurry is pumped into a porous tube at a sufficiently low velocity for laminar flow conditions to exist . the pressure is sufficiently high for liquid in the slurry to permeate outwardly through the tube wall and for solids in the slurry to be deposited in the form of an annular cake on the tube wall . the deposition of solids is controlled so that the cake thickness is substantially uniform throughout . when a predetermined thickness of cake has been deposited , the pressure inside the tube is decreased and the flow velocity is increased and the cake is dislodged from the tube wall in flake form and is conveyed downstream for collection on a screen or the like . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a container with a corresponding bottle neck having a capsule inside of which a substance is placed that is to be released into the bottle contents . this invention avoids having to sterilize the contents again after the container has been aseptically filled , even though the substance in the capsule often does not endure these temperatures . thus , this invention provides a method with the following steps : a ) aseptic filling of the plastic bottle ; b ) welding a first membrane onto the container neck ; c ) placing the substance , which is to be released into the plastic bottle , on the first membrane that is already welded on ; d ) covering the substance , which is to be released , by a second membrane and welding the second membrane to the first membrane . lastly , a closure with a secured tamper - evident layer is placed over the capsule and onto the bottle neck . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a continuous rolling mill is constructed by arranging driven horizontal rolling mills and undriven vertical rolling mills alternately and determining the values of the thickness of the rolled material between adjacent stands , the interaxial distance between work rolls , and the diameter of the work roll to satisfy predetermined relationships . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a airline travel supplier evaluation tool is provided which will allow companies to efficiently evaluate the value of preferred airline supplier scenarios and improve their negotiating position vis - Γ - vis their airline suppliers . the user of the software tool may choose which , if any , preferred supplier set is best given the user &# 39 ; s preferences for such criteria including but not limited to saving money and / or saving travel time . | 6Physics
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an apparatus and method is disclosed for blocking specific television commercials from the viewer &# 39 ; s television based upon the characteristics of the television commercial . in the method , characteristics from a first signal containing a television commercial received at a television are determined . the characteristics may include video and / or audio characteristics , and the characteristics may define a signature . characteristics from a second signal , also containing the television commercial , are also received and are compared to the first signature . upon recognizing the second signal , the television commercial is blocked . | 7Electricity
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a trace information queueing system receives a plurality of trace information signals and transmits them through a common connector . the multiple trace information signals may be multiplexed . each edge of a clock signal may be used to enable transmission of different trace information signals . alternatively , separate clocks signals may be provided for each trace information signal . a programmable logic device may be used to both multiplex the trace information signals and produce the clock signals necessary to enable their transmission . | 6Physics
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a large round baler is equipped with a device for wrapping a bale formed in the baling chamber of the baler with a web of plastic sheeting or net wrapping medium . a supply roll of the wrapping medium is located in a box mounted forward of the baling chamber for movement along a fore - and - aft extending guide rail between a standby position , wherein a free end of the wrapping medium is supported by a guide surface at a location spaced forward of the baling chamber , and a wrapping position , wherein the free end of the wrapping medium is located for being grabbed by rotating rollers and / or the formed bale so that a length of the wrapping medium is pulled from the supply roll as it is wrapped about the bale . a power operated brake operates on the supply roll so as to provide a constant tension in the wrapping medium during wrapping operation . | 0Human Necessities
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process of catalytic fluorination in liquid phase of product 2 - chloro - 3 , 3 , 3 - trifluoropropene into product 2 - chloro - 1 , 1 , 1 , 2 - tetrafluoropropane , with an ionic liquid based catalyst . process for manufacturing 2 , 3 , 3 , 3 - tetrafluoropropene . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to a capsule for preparing a beverage , for example coffee , including a hollow element for containing a metered amount of ground coffee , for example , said hollow element including a side wall , an injection surface and an extraction wall for extracting a mixture of water and coffee ; said capsule including at least one self - piercing raised pattern arranged on said extraction wall . the invention also relates to a device for using said capsule . | 0Human Necessities
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the physical properties of structural surgical elements which are made from bioabsorbable materials having a glycolic ester linkage can be controlled so that the rate of strength loss and degradation in vivo is altered to achieve disintegration into fragments suitable for removal from or passage through the body without the need for waiting until the material is absorbed . this is achieved by a method of modifying the element through various chemical and / or physical treatments , preferably irradiation , or combinations thereof , with the result that bioabsorbable structural surgical elements are made more controllable in their strength loss and degradation pattern . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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according to the present invention , the operation of a diagnostic circuit within a load drive circuit , which has been built into an electronic control device , is checked without modifying the electronic control device or the like . the load drive circuit , which drives a load such as a solenoid using a dc power supply as a power supply , includes a drive circuit and a diagnostic circuit which is independently provided within the drive circuit . upon input of a drive - stop signal from a control circuit that controls the drive circuit , the operation of at least the drive circuit stops , so that whether the diagnostic circuit , which diagnoses the condition of the load , is normally operating or not is checked in a condition in which the load drive circuit has been built into the electronic control device . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus for stably controlling and managing a ship network , which is capable of analyzing traffic characteristics of various marine devices having different properties in the ship network covering the various marine devices and switch equipments , allocating suitably network resources to the marine devices depending on the analyzed traffic characteristics , and managing exceptional situations by monitoring the generation of the situations . | 7Electricity
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the formulation provides for the treatment and prevention of fibromyalgia , depression and other muscle and nervous system disorders . the formulation combines coenzyme q10 , vitamin b1 , 5 - hydroxytryptophan , magnesium , vitamin d , vitamin c , selenium and zinc . each component has an effect on its own combined with a synergistic effect with other components . | 0Human Necessities
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a disposable box filter having a housing comprising mating channel - shaped male and female portions defining a generally box - shaped fluid chamber , with a pair of fluid ports , and a filter element in corrugated sheet form extending across the fluid chamber . the corrugated filter has generally vertically extending pleats or extremities which are mechanically sealed at each end between a pair of vertical axially extending portions of the filter housing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a drum for a rotary scanner operable in both a transmissive and a reflective mode is manufactured to high concentricity yet relatively inexpensively by mounting an oversized drum blank of possibly varying diameter and thickness on a cylindrical mandrel and thereafter turning it on a lathe to the required external radius . end caps containing mounting means defining the effective scan axis are then secured to the drum for subsequent mounting in a rotary scanner . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a movement analysis system may use a force sensing mat to record a pattern of applied force from the user &# 39 ; s feet as the user undergoes a series of directed movements . the movements may be directed by the system through indicator lights in the mat and / or directions provided on a display screen . the user &# 39 ; s response to these directions may be recorded and analyzed to derive indications of the best exercise regime based on the user &# 39 ; s capabilities . | 0Human Necessities
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an article is provided which comprises a polyolefin first substrate adhered to a second substrate with an epoxy adhesive . the polyolefin first substrate has graft - polymerized thereto at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of sulfonic and carboxylic acids and alkyl esters thereof containing fewer than eight carbon atoms in the ester group , amides , and mono - and di - substituted amides , alcohols , amines , and 5 -, 6 -, and 7 - membered heterocyclic rings having at least one oxygen and / or nitrogen atoms in the ring , with the proviso that said monomer contain an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable moiety . the graft - polymerized monomers are in a layer less than 5 micrometers in thickness and contact the epoxy adhesive . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed herein is a wheel cap comprising a wheel cap body provided with engagement portions to be engaged with a wheel disc , and a linear elastic member mounted to the wheel cap body and adapted to bias the engagement portions in such a direction as to press - contact the engagement portions with the wheel disc , wherein the linear elastic member is in the form of an endless circle having a plurality of loop - like flexible portions along a circumference thereof . with this arrangement , installation of the wheel cap body to the wheel disc may be improved , and a mount space of the flexible portions may be effectively utilized . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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compounds represented by the formula , where r1 , r2 , r3 , r4 , r5 , and q are as defined herein , exhibit activity against infectious pathogens . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to a composition containing an inducer of sirt1 expression for preventing or treating sepsis or septic shock . the inducer of sirt1 expression can remarkably reduce the mortality caused by sepsis or septic shock by reducing pro - inflammatory cytokines and increasing anti - inflammatory cytokines . therefore , the inducer of sirt1 expression is useful for preventing or treating sepsis or septic shock . | 0Human Necessities
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a system and method for controlling fluid flow within a microchannel includes a fluid circuit comprising a fluid outlet well and one or more fluid inlet wells , all in communication with a microchannel . a negative pressure differential is applied to the outlet well and fluid flow from an inlet well into the microchannel is controlled by opening or closing the inlet well to atmospheric pressure . to stop fluid flow from the inlet well , a negative pressure differential may be applied to the inlet well to equalize pressure between the inlet and outlet wells . by sequentially opening and closing different inlet wells to atmosphere , controlled amounts of different reagents can be serially introduced into the microchannel . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a general object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor device having a stress transducer in which a temperature dependency of sensitivity of the stress transducer which utilizes a piezo resistance effect to transduce stress into an electric signal , and variations in sensitivity of several semiconductor devices can be corrected . the semiconductor device includes a reference voltage source which has a temperature dependency in accordance with a temperature characteristic of sensitivity of the stress transducer which has an electrical bridge circuit exhibiting a piezo resistance effect , and a voltage transducer having resistances and an operational amplifier . voltage transduced by the voltage transducer is adjusted so as to correct variations in sensitivity of several semiconductor devices . | 6Physics
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an improved breathing method and apparatus for enabling a user , while at a first altitude , e . g . sea level , to experience higher altitude conditions . the apparatus includes an inspiratory tube and an expiratory tube and means for mixing a portion of oxygen - reduced expired air with ambient air to supply air for inspiration . the first ends of the inspiratory and expiratory tubes are coupled to the users airway through a user breathing means . the remote end of the expiratory tube is coupled through a co 2 absorber canister to an air storage reservoir . the remote end of the inspiratory tube is also coupled through a co 2 absorber canister to the reservoir for pulling oxygen - reduced air therefrom . the user breathing means includes a selectively dimensioned orifice to the environment so that on expiration , a predetermined portion of the user &# 39 ; s expired air is exhausted to the environment while the remainder passes through co 2 absorber material into the reservoir . on inspiration , air stored in the reservoir is pulled through co 2 absorber material and combined with ambient air pulled into the breathing means through the orifice . different size orifices can be utilized to simulate different altitudes . | 0Human Necessities
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a substrate manager for a substrate exposure machine is used , in one example , as a platesetter . as such , it comprises a substrate storage system , containing one or more stacks of substrates , such as plates in one implementation . a substrate picker is provided for picking substrates from the stack of substrates . the substrates are then handed to a transfer system that conveys the substrates to an imaging engine . according to the invention , a substrate inverter system is also provided . this system inverts the substrates from being imaging or emulsion side down to emulsion side up in the present implementation . this allows plates , for example , which are stored emulsion side down in cassettes to be flipped to an emulsion side up orientation , and then transferred , using the substrate transfer system to the imaging engine . this flipping process has two advantages . first , the plates can be emulsion side up during the transfer . this prevents any damage to the sensitive plate emulsions . moreover , the plates , now in an emulsion side up configuration are in the right orientation for being installed on the outside of a drum on an external drum imaging system , as is common in many platesetters . also , the plates are picked from the non emulsion side . thus the system is less sensitive to emulsion formulation changes . a slip sheet capture mechanism is also provided to pass slip sheets separating the plates to a storage location . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method is provided for altering a drug release profile of a coating of a medical device . the method includes determining the drug release profile of the coating of the medical device ; determining an increased surface area necessary to alter the drug release profile to an altered drug release profile ; and increasing a surface area of the coating of the medical device to obtain the altered drug release profile . a method is provided for improving a drug release profile of a coating of a medical device . the method includes determining an expected drug release profile of the coating of the medical device using first process parameters of a coating method ; determining an increased surface area necessary to obtain an improved drug release profile ; and altering the first process parameters to second process parameters of the coating method to achieve the increased surface area . a device is provided for altering a drug release profile of a coating of a medical device . the device includes an arrangement adapted to hold the medical device and an arrangement adapted to indent a surface area of the coating . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system and method of knowledge assessment comprises displaying to a learner a plurality of multiple - choice questions and two - dimensional answers , accessing a database of learning materials , and transmitting to the learner the plurality of multiple - choice questions and two - dimensional answers . the answers includes plurality of full - confidence answers consisting of single - choice answers , a plurality of partial - confidence answers consisting of one or more sets of multiple single - choice answers , and an unsure answer . the method further comprises scoring a confidence - based assessment administered to the learner by assigning various knowledge state designations based on the learner &# 39 ; s responses to the two - dimensional questions . | 6Physics
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a flightless rock auger is used for drilling postholes through rock with the use of hydraulic pressure and at slow revolution per minute . the rock auger is used in combination with a conventional flighted auger used for drilling postholes in dirt and clay . during a posthole drilling operation , the rock auger is substituted for a conventional flighted auger as needed for drilling through and removing rock or other hard material such as concrete from the posthole . the rock auger is designed for use at very low revolutions per minute and can function utilizing only the weight of the auger ; however , the rock auger is designed for use with pressure drilling units as well for cutting a circular hole through the rock and forming a plug which is to be lodged in the cavity of the rock auger cylinder to be removed from the posthole . the quick connection enables the shaft of a pressure drill unit to engage the flightless auger to be quickly substituted for the rock auger to facilitate fast removal of soft dirt from the posthole . a pilot drill bit can be disposed within the cutting head for extending outwardly pass the cutting edge thereof for starting the hole , breaking up rock , and holding the auger in position during the drilling operation . a portion of the cylindrical body can be removed to allow quick clearance of the plug . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a photolithography system has at least one spatial light modulator , a scanning mechanism configured to move an exposure area relative to a target object in a scanning direction , a plurality of memories , a data processor , and exposure controller . the exposure area is defined as a projection area of the spatial light modulator . the plurality of memories corresponds to a plurality of partial exposure areas that is defined by dividing the exposure area . the data processor successively writes exposure data into each memory in accordance with the timing of an exposure , and the exposure controller controls the plurality of light modulating elements on the basis of the relative position of the exposure area . the data processor writes newly generated exposure data into the first memory , and shifts exposure data stored in the 1 st to st memories to the 2 nd to n th memories , respectively . | 6Physics
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polymers are provided having a structure selected from : r x and r x wherein r x is a polyol moiety and r x is a polyamine moiety , with the x being between 2 and 10 , inclusive , and each r 1 independently has the structure : wherein a divalent amino acid moiety with r 2 being a covalent bond or having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms , and y and z are between 0 and 10 , inclusive , provided that y and z are not both 0 ; is a divalent dicarboxylic acid moiety in which r 3 is an alkylene or cyclolkylene group containing from 1 to about 15 carbon atoms substituted with a total of from 1 to about 10 hydroxyl groups , with at least a portion of the hydroxyl groups being acylated with 3 to 24 carbon atom carboxylic acids ; and r 4 is a poly having the structure : r 5 β a β r 6 β q β with r 5 selected from 1 to 40 carbon atom alkyl groups , β oh β, β or 7 , β nh β, β nhr 7 , β nr 7 r 8 , β c β oh , β c β or 7 , β c β o β c β r 7 , β c - nh 2 , β c β nhr 7 and β c β nhr 7 r 8 ; r 6 , r 7 and r 8 are independently selected from 2 to 40 carbon atom , straight - chain or branched alkylene groups ; q is a divalent linkage moiety ; and a is between 2 and 110 , inclusive . polymer encapsulates of hydrophobic molecules are also disclosed , including pharmaceutical dosage forms containing the encapsulates in which the hydrophobic molecule has biological or pharmaceutical activity , as well as transdermal delivery devices . methods of treating patients with the pharmaceutical dosage forms are also disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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a replacement basin for a refrigerated counter having an integral basin and a method of installing that replacement basin is disclosed . upon removing of the existing integral basin , the replacement basin may be mounted to the refrigerated counter , connected to the counter &# 39 ; s existing refrigeration system , and then used to support one or more removable product filled bins or containers . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention relates to a method for producing a shaft , and an apparatus containing such a shaft , in particular an armature shaft of an electric motor - driven drive that is brought to a nominal dimension . it is proposed that the shaft be reshaped by means of material displacement at at least one point until the nominal dimension is reached . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of pawpaw tree , which has been given the name β wansevwan .β this variety is distinguished by good yields , atypical of pawpaw , and by its excellent fruit quality . fruit are large with a low seed - to - fruit ratio , and possess the finest flavor found in pawpaws to date . the texture is melting , yet firmer than average which may help in shipping and handling . the number of fruit per cluster is low , often in singles , which simplifies harvesting . this variety is one of three varieties newly identified as having potential to establish a commercial pawpaw industry . | 0Human Necessities
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a color image is by an optical scanner for conversion into three primary color data corresponding to the respective densities of the three primary colors . an edge detector detects a pixel of an edge based on the three primary color data . a pixel color judging device judges a color of a target pixel based on the three primary color data of the target pixel and its adjacent pixels . based on edge detection results of the edge detector and pixel color judgment results of the pixel color judging device , detected is a pixel of a black edge . judgement conditions for the pixel color judgement are established based upon characteristics that depend upon the order of arrangement of color filters in a scanner . | 7Electricity
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a multi - layer angle interlock fabric is woven from warp yarns that extend in straight fashion in a common direction along the length of the fabric and fill yarns which repeatedly extend through the thickness of the fabric along angled paths between opposite broad surfaces of the fabric and interweave within the relatively straight warp yarns . the fabric can be woven using a conventional fly shuttle loom with a programmable jacquard machine which controls the loom &# 39 ; s harness lines to selectively raise and lower the fill yarns extending through a weaving area of the loom as the loom shuttle reciprocates through the weaving area to repeatedly extend a fill yarn across the width of the fabric being formed . stuffer yarns can be provided by periodically extending the fill yarn across the fabric width betweem adjacent sheets of the warp yarns during weaving . weaving the fabric in this fashion allows a slot to be formed across part of the fabric width within the fabric thickness by restricting the adjacent portions of the fill yarns to the opposite sides of the interface between an adjacent pair of fill yarn sheets where the slot is to be formed . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a display with inherent means for avoiding moirΓ© patterns in displayed digitized images having a two - dimensional array of non - uniformly spaced display elements such as leds , lcd , or tft . pixels within the display are non - uniformly spaced such that a fundamental pattern or β frequency β is not established , thereby avoiding the possibility of display physical characteristics interfering with image features , avoiding apparent moirΓ© patterns and other display artifacts . if the source data for the image is a standard data set which represents data samples at uniformly - spaced pixels , the method interpolates the pixel values for the non - uniformly spaced display elements of the new array . | 6Physics
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a protection device for a pregnant person in a vehicle is described , a sensor being provided for detecting the pregnant person and restraint means being configured in such a way that the usability of the restraint means is influenceable as a function of a signal of the sensor . restraint means may be disabled in the event of an accident or their deployment force may be reduced or they are usable depending on the situation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and system for allowing a user to retrieve a user interface and a visual style from a local or remote storage unit , rapidly display the visual stylized user interface , and dynamically switch between visual styles , without comprising security over a network system . once displayed , the user can customize or configure the visual style of the user interface . the invention includes a programmable graphics user interface . the pgui is initialized to a default visual style or to a user &# 39 ; s preferred style when the user logs onto a network system . in the preferred embodiment , after proper login , a user interface , stored on a server as a description in a text - based user interface language , is transferred to user &# 39 ; s client system . the pgui parses the uil description and creates the user interface controls defined in the description . the pgui then uses the currently selected visual style to display the user interface , and then reads any content for the interface . the pgui displays the content within the user interface , such as in a scrollable area or any other area described by the uil . once the user interface is displayed , the user can change the user interface , save the user interface , change the contents , save the contents , or switch visual styles . compound or complex user interfaces can be easily created by combining simple user interface components . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to printing ink or printing lacquer containing non radiation - hardenable polycarbonate , preferably , aromatic , in particular as a binder and adhesion promoting components . according to the invention , the polycarbonate is present with radiation - hardening monomers , in particular dissolved therein . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a differential loading fluid check valve , including a unitized valve body having a single service port in its sidewall for selective access to the interior chamber of the check valve . check valve subassemblies are installed and removed through the service port for valve assembly and service . the same valve body can be configured for either single or double check valve operation by adding or removing check valve subassemblies . each check valve subassembly includes a base with an aperture , a pivotally mounted clapper , and an overlying pivotally mounted cam arm , spring biased against the movable end of the clapper . an arcuate surface on the cam arm is engaged by the clapper as it moves from a closed position to an open position , providing a beneficial differential reduction in the pressure drop , or loading , through the check valve . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention is an eyeglass holder wherein a storage frame , constructed of plastic , rubber or a combination thereof , that allows for the placement therein of a conventional pair of eyeglasses , for protection and storage , in a safe and convenient location . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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apparatus for adapting an adult three - point seatbelt for securing a child , the seatbelt comprising a belt extending from above the shoulder to an anchor point connected to chassis of vehicle , and a clasp attached to the chassis on opposite side of an occupant of the seat , such that the belt may be drawn downwards and across the occupant to engage the clasp , thereby restraining the occupant with both sash and lap sections of the seatbelt , the apparatus comprising : a mat with side catches for engaging the lap section of the seatbelt and holding it down over the legs of the child , and a strap fixed to the mat and having a clip at a distal end thereof , for extending behind the child , and the clip for clippably engaging the belt extending from the drum , to bring the sash section of the belt down , over the shoulder of the child . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a controller includes a battery terminal holding member , a switch board holding member holding a switch board on which a push switch is mounted , a parts holding member , mounted on a main board . the battery terminal and the switch board are integrally formed on the parts holding member . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a novel and distinct hybrid plant named β palampur princess β characterized by its attractive dutch vermilion colored flowers with dresden yellow color on the center of the lip petals . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed is a method for converting a freehand drawing into a 3d model corresponding to the freehand drawing in real time . this method can be used to automatically convert a picture of an object into a 3d model of the object for further interaction . the method can seamlessly be implemented by optical head - mounted computers to convert the picture of the objects located in front of the user into 3d models , even showing parts of the objects that are hidden from the user &# 39 ; s direct line of view . | 6Physics
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a rectangular flexible fabric sheet has mounted corner holders . a horizontally oriented support is engaged with the corner holders for securing the sheet so as to enable a person to recline on the sheet . a pillow having a circular fabric outer cover is positioned at one end of the sheet . the pillow is split into two portions sharing the outer cover ; each one of the portions providing a planar fabric inner panel . the inner panels share a common edge functional as a hinge enabling the two portions to assume an unfolded attitude wherein the inner panels lie abutting the sheet for supporting the neck and head of the reclining person , and a folded attitude wherein the inner panels mutually abut and thereby provide a more robust pillow . | 0Human Necessities
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data compression using a combination of content independent data compression and content dependent data compression . in one aspect , a system for compressing data comprises : a processor , and a plurality of data compression encoders wherein at least one data encoder utilizes asymmetric data compression . the processor is configured to determine one or more parameters , attributes , or values of the data within at least a portion of a data block containing either video or audio data , to select one or more data compression encoders from the plurality of data compression encoders based upon the determined one or more parameters , attributes , or values of the data and a throughput of a communications channel , and to perform data compression with the selected one or more data compression encoders on at least the portion of the data block . | 7Electricity
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the flexible endoscopic probe of the present invention includes mechanically engaged components within the tip of the probe . that is , the probe includes a viewing system including a coherent optical fiber having a lens that is mechanically engaged to the tip thereof . additionally , a metal sleeve may be utilized at the tip of the probe to mechanically bind all of the components within the probe at its tip . potting materials or adhesives may also be utilized to seal the components within the probe tip . owing to the usage of mechanical binding methods , the probe is more durable and may be heat sterilized in an autoclave , or the like , in order to permit repeated usage of the probe . | 0Human Necessities
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a wastewater treatment process providing nitrogen , phosphorus , biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids removal comprises the steps of : passing wastewater containing ammonia nitrogen , phosphate , bod and suspended solids , said wastewater mixed with recycled activated sludge from a subsequent step , into a first anoxic zone therein reducing nitrate nitrogen from the recycled sludge to molecular nitrogen ; passing effluent from the first anoxic zone to a first aerobic zone therein oxidizing at least a portion of the bod and oxidizing at least a portion of the ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen ; recycling a portion of the contents at the end of the first aerobic zone back to the first anoxic zone ; passing the effluent of the first aerobic zone to a second anoxic zone ; introducing volatile fatty acid such as acetic acid into the second anoxic zone therein releasing phosphorus into a liquid phase ; passing effluent from the second anoxic zone including the volatile fatty acid to a second aerobic zone therein substantially absorbing phosphorus into biomass and removing and / or oxidizing ammonia nitrogen ; passing effluent from the second anoxic zone to a final settling zone therein separating : a purified wastewater having decreased nitrogen , phosphorus , bod and suspended solids and a sludge containing suspended solids , phosphate and bod ; and recycling at least a portion of the sludge to the first anoxic zone . in another embodiment , at least a portion of the sludge is also recycled to the second anoxic zone . in yet another embodiment , the second anoxic zone is divided into a first section and a second section . in the first section , anoxic conditions are established and in the second section , volatile fatty acid is added after anoxic conditions have been established . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an improved dental post is provided in an apparatus for forming a pattern of an apical canal comprising : an elongated apical shaft ; a transfer head axially attached to one end of the apical shaft ; and a thermoplastic encasing the apical shaft . | 0Human Necessities
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electrically resistive organic materials , e . g . silicone rubber , thermoplastic resins , and liquid crystals , are made more electrically conductive by the addition of an effective amount of a compound of the formula : ## str1 ## wherein r 1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , alkyl , and phenyl - substituted alkyl ; r 2 is alkyl with 8 - 20 carbon atoms ; and z is selected from the group consisting of phenyl and alkyl - substituted phenyl . the invention is particularly applicable to silicone rubber light valves and liquid crystals . | 7Electricity
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a fiber optic connector for coupling focused radiant energy from a laser to a fiber optic conductor includes a secondary transmission path , one or more diffusers and , optionally , one or more internal heat sinks for diffusing radiant energy so as to and thereby minimize damage to the connector . in addition , coupling of the radiant energy to the cladding of the fiber is minimized by stripping or at least partially removing the cladding to reduce the amount of cladding in the area that extends to the focal plane of the radiant energy source , while reduction of higher order propagation modes may optionally be achieved by tapering a section of the fiber in such a manner that light entering the fiber at large critical angles are effectively collimated , i . e ., bent towards the axis of the fiber . | 6Physics
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a jukebox system , including a server that stores a master library of audiovisual selections ; a plurality of jukeboxes , each of which is operable to store audiovisual selections received from the server and to play the audiovisual selections at the request of a user ; a communication system through which the server and the jukeboxes communicate ; wherein the server is operable to define authorized uses for the audiovisual selections received from the server ; and further wherein the authorized uses correspond to various rights that third parties have in the audiovisual selections , the rights requiring by law or regulation payment of respective royalties ; and further wherein the server maintains information on the authorized uses made by each of the jukeboxes and determines the amount of royalties due . | 7Electricity
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a process for managing and authorizing rights in a computer system accounts for the dynamic , multi - dimensional , and granular nature of rights . a database structure divides works and rights into two related tables . a works table includes information sufficient to identify works managed by the system , while a rights table identifies a right associated with a work and includes one or more date fields delimiting the right . the rights table may also include type of use information . additional tables , such as a work relation table , a party table , or an order table , may be provided . the process involves managing and querying the database structure and has broad applicability to intellectual , real , and personal property ; contract management ; and similar items . the process may be performed in a computer system operating in standalone mode , client / server mode , or over the internet . | 6Physics
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a catalytic cracking process for converting heavy , metals laden feed to lighter products is disclosed . the catalyst regenerator is operated under relatively reducing conditions , to produce a flue gas containing at least 1 mole % carbon monoxide . an additive , preferably alumina , is added to the circulating catalyst inventory to selectively sorb metal contaminants in the feed . the reducing conditions in the catalyst regenerator minimize formation of highly oxidized forms of vanadium , permitting higher vanadium levels to be tolerated on the cracking catalyst . the additive material has a greater affinity for vanadium than the cracking catalyst , and absorbs a disproportionate amount of metals in the feed . preferably a soft , friable , alumina additive is used which results in the production of alumina fines rich in vanadium , which are discharged from the unit with catalyst fines . the process works especially well in fluidized catalytic cracking processes , with removal of vanadium laden alumina fines from the fcc regenerator with the regenerator flue gas . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a portable seasonings replenishment system delivers , in a dust free manner , food seasonings in powder - like state from a replenishment seasonings supply residing in a hermetically sealable chamber . portions of the supply are ablated from the main body of seasonings through impingement of air thereon emanating from a foraminous member supporting the seasoning supply . as needed , the ablated seasoning portions are dispensed through a conduit to a reception location at a food processing seasoning station . | 0Human Necessities
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in a passive optical network , a downstream transmission rate from an olt to multiple onts can be optimized by matching a transmission scheme for frames addressed to a channel to the downstream transmission characteristics of the channel . an fec coding can be made channel dependent so that channels with low error rates can use minimal protection , and therefore minimal overhead , while channels with high input bit error rates can use the level of fec coding required to produce a desired output bit error rate . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to quartz crystal microbalance sensors using molecular imprinting polymerization technology , providing for continuous on - line monitoring of water - borne organic contaminants . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the specification discloses a mobile cattle hospital that is adapted to be located near a pen of cattle for treatment operations . a gooseneck trailer forms a platform upon which various gates , fence panels , a squeeze chute , a squeeze pen and supplies are located for the treatment , or working , operations . the trailer is further configured to selectively raise and lower , sitting on the ground during working operations to make easier the movement of the cattle on and off the trailer . | 0Human Necessities
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a system for pushing data to a wireless data device receives an identifier for the wireless data device and determines a corresponding gateway server by querying a mapping of wireless data device identifiers to wireless gateway servers . the system then submits a request to push the data to the wireless data device via the determined gateway server . if the gateway server rejects the request to push data to the wireless data device , the system repeatedly submits requests to push data to the wireless data device via a different gateway server until the request is accepted . the system then updates the mapping for the identifier of the wireless data device with the different gateway server which accepted the request to push data to the wireless data device . | 7Electricity
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a portable printing data entry terminal device includes a portable data entry terminal unit which has a display and keyboard for manual entry of data and control instructions . the data entry terminal unit is powered by a rechargeable battery pack which is housed within the terminal unit . a printer unit is mounted to one end of the data entry terminal unit . the printer unit has its own battery pack to power the printing function . an electrical and data interface between the terminal and printer units routes data to the printer unit for information to be printed . the interface also routes communication and power lines through the printer unit to external connectors disposed at one end of the printer unit . the printer power , though contained within the printer unit , is controlled by the data entry terminal unit to be selectively turned off . controlling the printer power to be turned on only when information is to be printed tends to equalize the discharge cycle of the terminal and printer batteries . | 6Physics
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a method for identifying extender text tables of an electronic program guide in a dtv is disclosed . in the present invention , the extender text tables are identified by processing an ett section in the same manner as other tables using a value capable of identifying the extender text table sections . particularly , an event_id is input in a table_id_extension within ett sections , so that the ett sections can be identified at a receiving or a transmitting party without parsing the ett sections . | 6Physics
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a system for processing a product with a solvent containing volatile constituents , the system including a pressure chamber for receiving the product , a vacuum pump for evacuating the chamber , a solvent recirculating system for admitting the solvent at a predetermined pressure into the chamber , the solvent recirculating system including a heater for maintaining the temperature of the chamber at the saturation temperature of the solvent , gas liquid separator for separating the gas and liquid components of the solvent discharged from the chamber , a first closed loop system connected to the separator to return the gas constituent to the chamber and a second closed loop system connected to the separator to return the liquid component to the chamber . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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methods for separating uranium isotopes are disclosed including irradiating certain uranyl ion - containing compounds with radiation of a wavelength , Ξ» , at which the compounds have a predetermined absorption cross section Ο . sub . Ξ» at a power & gt ; kw / cm 2 times Ο . sub . Ξ» / 4 Γ 10 . sup .- 18 cm . sup . 2 . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the aqueous wash stream of an electrolytic precipitation system treating natural gas liquid is maintained at a ph sufficiently basic to decrease the solubility of iron sulfide in the aqueous wash stream . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and device for quality controlling packets of cigarettes , whereby , as a packet is fed , in use , through a quality control station , an optical detecting unit acquires data relative to given portions of the packet , which portions are coated with material optically detectable at wavelengths outside the visible range ; the data detected by the optical detecting unit is compared with reference data , and the outcome of the comparison is used to determine acceptance or rejection of the packet ; in this way , the condition of the packet can be determined regardless of the graphics on the packet . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention refers to a stable crystalline salt of - 3 - fluorophenyl - 3 , 4 , 5 - trifluorobenzylcarbamic acid 1 - azabicyclo oct - 3 - yl ester and its use as medicament , in particular for the treatment of urinary incontinence or other diseases involving genitourinary disorders | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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device , method , and system for recording diffractive high resolution text , pictorial , and / or other graphical information is provided which is particularly suited to recording information that would be difficult to reproduce by typical counterfeiting methods . the information recorded may be used to authenticate the recorded item , or indirectly , an item to which the recording is attached . such items may include legal , financial and commercial instruments , credit cards , and packaging for such items as software , art , and other items where forgery of the item may be a concern . in one embodiment of the invention light is selectively passed by a shutter , and a spatial filter then cleans the beam to remove undesirable frequency components . a liquid crystal display dynamically receives a data stream from a computer where each of the displayed data values presents an optical characteristic to the filtered beam and causes diffraction into a plurality of diffracted beams , the character of which is dependent on the data displayed . a mask selectively passes only predetermined ones of the beams so that only frequency components that will generate the desired optical interference fringes are allowed to pass . additional optical components receive the passed beams and redirect them to overlap at an output plane to form interference fringes . these interference fringes can have a very high spatial frequency so that extremely fine lines or small objects , including text and graphics , can be recorded . | 6Physics
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a laser recording apparatus for printing multi - tone image data by driving a laser diode according to levels of an analog signal containing the image data thereby to modulate a laser beam output by the laser diode , and causing the modulated laser beam to scan a recording medium in transverse directions . the output of the laser diode is stopped or reduced in level for a certain time in each of periods at predetermined intervals , each period corresponding to each pixel in the printed image . this eliminates mode hopping noise and optical feedback induced intensity noise , and hardly gives rise to the problem of electromagnetic wave disturbance . by elongating or shortening the time for stopping or reducing the emission by the laser diode , the image density may be adjusted without impairing the above advantage . | 6Physics
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methods and systems for grouping , recovering , and processing ice obtained from an ice source , i . e ., a glacier , ice sheet , ice cap , etc ., are described herein . in particular , the ice obtained from the ice source is separated and grouped according to common unique properties and processed as a beverage for consumption having the same unique properties . | 0Human Necessities
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a metallic frame for use in a fluorescent display panel having a cig structure and containing a driver ic chip in a vacuum chamber . the metallic frame includes a box - type metallic shield covering the ic chip , metallic external leads , and a deformable part coupled between the box - type metallic shield and the metallic external leads . the deformable part deforms more easily than the metallic shield and the leads upon receiving a tensile force . the deformable part is preferably formed at a bent section of the metallic shield or near a shield side end of the metallic external leads . the deformable part preferably consists of two bent or curved elements which are positioned to form a circle , ellipse , or polygon . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the disclosure is directed to an improved random access memory . more particularly to improved bit selection circuitry for use in an array preferably employing unclamped cts type memory cells . | 6Physics
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a top - tensioned riser system comprises a substantially vertical riser extending upward from the seafloor ; a conductor surrounding an upper portion of the riser in spaced - apart relation ; a coaxial keel guide surrounding a lower portion of the conductor ; a tensioner attached to the conductor and the riser ; a keel guide support structure attached to the keel guide and connected to the keel of a dry - tree , semi - submersible vessel ; and , a keel joint centralizer attached to the riser proximate the keel guide and sized to prevent radial movement of the riser relative to the conductor . side loads on the riser are reacted from the riser to the conductor via the keel joint centralizer and then to the keel of the vessel via the keel guide . | 4Fixed Constructions
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this invention provides a method of evaluating the catalytic activity of a rare earth alkoxide used as a starting material of a basic catalyst or an asymmetric synthesis catalyst . the rare earth alkoxide used as the subject of evaluation and 2 , 2 β²- dihydroxy - 1 , 1 β²- binaphthol are used as the starting material to prepare a rare earth complex catalyst which is then used to conduct the asymmetric epoxidation of an enone . the epoxy enone formed by this reaction , the unreacted enone , and the enantiomeric excess are measured , and from these results , the catalytic activity of the rare earth alkoxide is evaluated . | 6Physics
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disclosed is an image capture sensor including a light detection transistor having a light sensitive layer which conducts electricity in response to detection of a predetermined amount of light and a switch interconnected to the light detection transistor and responsive to detection of light by the light detection transistor . a glass substrate is layered over both the light detection transistor and switch . the glass substrate provides a durable and smooth surface upon which a patterned object to be imaged in placed . | 6Physics
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a flat cable includes a signal line extending in a longitudinal direction , a thin dielectric sheet with which the signal line is coated and that has plasticity , a pair of spaced apart ground layers extending in the longitudinal direction and sandwiching the dielectric sheet in its thickness direction , and insulators that coat the pair of ground layers so that they are not exposed to the outside . the cross - sectional size of the signal line in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction , the thickness and width of the dielectric sheet , and so forth are selected to obtain a predetermined characteristic impedance for the cable . each of the pair of ground layers is sized so as to be substantially wider than the signal line . | 7Electricity
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a method for filling needleless injector capsules with liquid drug , whereby dissolved gas within the drug is replaced by a less soluble gas in order to reduce the inclusion of gas bubbles , or to prevent the growth of bubbles during storage and thereby prevent breakage of the capsules . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system includes a mobile unit including a display ; and a peripheral device , in communication with the mu , transmitting a directional input signal to the mu . the mu adjusts the display based on the directional input signal . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for mounting an anatomical positioner on a patient care platform includes a clamping mechanism for allowing an operator to quickly and securely join the apparatus to the patient care platform . guide rails are joined to the clamping mechanism . the guide rails extend away from the patient care platform . slides slidably join to the guide rails to allow the operator to position the anatomical positioner to impart a force on a patient on the patient care platform . the slides include brakes for at least stopping movement in a direction away from the patient care platform , and brake releases for releasing the brakes . supports join to the slides for supporting the anatomical positioner . the supports have restraints for allowing the operator to quickly secure and adjust the anatomical positioner , whereby the anatomical positioner is positioned by the operator to impart the force on the patient and locked in place . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention concerns an electrosurgical instrument comprising two articulated branches , which can be actuated in the manner of a squeezing tool . the instrument further comprises electrode parts at the distal ends of the branches for grasping tissue and for conducting a coagulating current through the tissue in order to cause it to coagulate as well as current - supplying devices for supplying the coagulating current to the electrode parts from an hf generator . at least one device for preventing a short circuit is arranged and configured on the electrode parts in such a way that the electrode parts are unable to touch . | 0Human Necessities
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