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there is provided an efficient data rearrangement method which reduces the number of processing operations to shorten processing time , and deals with optional rules . the method includes : a ) storing data in a first data storage section ; b ) storing data rearrangement information in a stack ; and c ) reading the data stored in the first data storage section , and storing the data in a second data storage section based on the data rearrangement information stored in the stack . | 6Physics
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a method for the therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of adeviruses , more specifically , a method for the therapeutic treatment of adenovirus in a subject by topically administering an antiviral effective amount of ctc - 96 to the subject . in addition , a method for the prophylactic treatment against an adenovirus infection in a subject by topically administering a prophylactically anti - adenovirus effective amount of ctc - 96 to the subject to minimize the likelihood of the subject veing infected by the adenovirus . | 0Human Necessities
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inflatable figures are able to maintain an upright position without the necessity of external devices such as tethers . there are several ways to cause the inflatables to maintain the upright position . in one example , baffles inside the figure direct air into all areas and controls the air exhaust . in another example , the inflatable is provided with a single air exhaust at the top of the figure . as air travels from the air source , located at the base of the figure to the exhaust , the force of the air traveling through the figure keeps the figure upright . in another example , a tube receives air from the air source and is sewn to the inside of the figure . the tube bends temporarily . when the tube bends , air cannot be exhausted from the tube and the buildup of pressure causes the tube , and therefore the figure , to return to the upright position . | 6Physics
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due to the frequency dependence of phasing mechanisms applied in planar printed reflectors , when using planar printed reflector antennas beam squint occurs as the frequency is scanned within the operating band . in order to reduce or eliminate beam squint , an incident signal incident upon a reflector is altered in such a way that the outgoing signal retains a same direction . in an embodiment , this is achieved by providing feed elements in different locations , each feed element for feeding a signal of a different frequency . in another embodiment , two reflector arrays are used wherein beam squint caused by the first reflector array is compensated for by the second reflector array . | 7Electricity
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an 82 sr / 82 rb generator column is made using a fluid impervious cylindrical container having a cover for closing the container in a fluid tight seal , and further having an inlet for connection of a conduit for delivering a fluid into the container and an outlet for connection of a conduit for conducting the fluid from the container . an ion exchange material fills the container , the ion exchange material being compacted within the container to a density that permits the ion exchange material to be eluted at a rate of at least 5 ml / min at a fluid pressure of 1 . 5 pounds per square inch . the generator column can be repeatedly recharged with 82 sr . the generator column is compatible with either three - dimensional or two - dimensional positron emission tomography systems . | 0Human Necessities
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a refrigerator cabinet construction having , as major components , a one - piece wraparound outer shell , a base assembly preferably of one - piece construction , a liner , a back cover plate , and insulation surrounding said liner , said components being mechanically secured together without welding . the outer shell , base and back cover may be fabricated from prefinished sheet stock . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electrical rotating machine rotor , in particular for a motor vehicle , comprising a central shaft , an annular core coaxial with the shaft and two polar wheels which are axially arranged on either side of the core , of the type wherein the shaft includes at least one drive section which is axially force - fitted into a fixing bore of at least one component of the rotor so as to secure in rotation at least one of the two polar wheels of the rotor to the shaft , an intermediate sleeve being radially interposed between each polar wheel and the central shaft , and on which sleeve is mounted said polar wheel . the invention also concerns a method for making such a rotor . | 7Electricity
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an image forming apparatus includes : a main body ; an opening and closing unit disposed so as to be openable and closable for the main body ; a fixing unit fixing the opening and closing unit to the main body ; a structure including a component for realizing an image forming function and / or a transfer medium - conveying function , the structure being supported movably for the main body ; a bias unit disposed between the opening and closing unit and the structure , the bias unit biasing the structure so as to be pushed to a member mounted within the main body ; a constraining unit constraining the opening and closing unit and the structure against a bias force of the biasing unit when the fixing unit does not fix the opening and closing unit ; and a releasing unit releasing the opening and closing unit and the structure from being constrained when the fixing unit fixes the opening and closing unit . | 6Physics
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a feces collection system capable of collecting and containing animal feces for direct disposal or bagged disposal . disposal of the collected feces may be done through the rear or top disposal hatches . the collection can be done on various depths of grass or gravel as the lower scoop is automatically or manually adjustable . the collection blade rotor has a repeating pattern of three variably sized and shaped blades . the system has a built in water jet cleaning system with an adjustable stream . for ease of steering the device is lightweight , has an extending , pivotable handle and rotatable rear wheels . | 4Fixed Constructions
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this invention relates to a programmable logic controller inputs - outputs system comprising a processing unit provided with a memory and at least one inputs - outputs coupler provided with a coupler memory and forming the link between sensors and pre - actuators and the processing unit characterized in that exchanges between the processing unit memory and each coupler memory are structured by logical channels carrying out a job function and grouping all or some physical channels of a coupler and in that the memory of the processing unit contains objects related to each logical channel that form a data structure with standardized contents , these objects being exchanged with the coupler memory through a user program by means of an instruction set . | 6Physics
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a polyurethane coating layer , with self - repairing properties , for panes made of glass and / or plastic materials , which are exposed to atmospheric agents . the coating layer according to the invention is formed from a reactive mixture of a trifunctional isocyanate component such as the biurets or isocyanurates of 1 , 6 hexamethylenediisocyanate , having a content of about 15 to 25 % by weight of nco radicals and a polyalcohol component chosen from the plurifunctional polyester polyalcohols having about a 3 to 12 % by weight content of oh radicals . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a compression hypodermic syringe is disclosed wherein two leaves are hinged together . one leaf contains a receptacle for a collapsible capsule which contains a pre - measured dose of medication . the second leaf has a structure that acts as a plunger when the second leaf is folded over the first leaf . a double ended hypodermic needle is provided that has one end that pierces a membrane on the collapsible capsule and a second end that is exposed for insertion into a patient when the two leaves are folded together . | 0Human Necessities
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a system , apparatus , and method to recover a logical volume on a read - only physical volume , or data storage cartridge , within a dual copy data storage system , such as a virtual tape server system . the recovery follows a disaster situation involving the primary physical volume and the requested logical volume . the system , apparatus , and method include modules and steps as required to recover a logical volume through recalling a selective dual copy of the logical volume stored on a secondary physical volume . the primary and secondary logical volumes are stored on distinct physical volumes in order to provide quality storage media management and reduce the likelihood of loss of data . the recovery and recall procedures are implemented in a manner that is substantially transparent and asynchronous to a host or client . additionally , the recovery and recall require no additional input from the host in order to carry out the recovery of the logical volume . | 6Physics
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compositions and methods are disclosed for reducing combustion chamber deposits and / or intake valve deposits in spark ignition internal combustion engines . a butyrolactam alkoxylate and / or a butyrolactam derivative of this invention or a mixture with at least one additional compound of this invention is added to a liquid hydrocarbon or liquid hydrocarbon - oxygenate gasoline each in an amount of about 0 . 0005 - 0 . 5 wt % of the gasoline . preferably the gasoline is unleaded . the preferred additional components include polyethers and polyisobutylene amine . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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this disclosure provides a system for improving survival of cells obtained by differentiating human embryonic stem cells , upon transplantation into a subject for regenerative medicine . transplanted cells that don &# 39 ; t survive normally send out signals that exacerbate the rejection response of the host , which in turn leads to further cell destruction . this invention helps allografts survive and benefit the subject by blocking this signal pathway . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system for enhancing power efficiency of a wireless device is disclosed . in one embodiment , the wireless device includes a transmitter having a transmitter antenna and configured to transmit a signal , as well as an energy receiver having a plurality of energy receiver antenna elements positioned across one or more surfaces of the wireless device . the energy receiver antenna elements are each configured to receive a portion of the signal , convert the portion of the signal into power , and provide the power to one or more components of the wireless device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a method of exfoliating and moisturizing the skin comprising the steps of topically applying a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition . the composition comprises an amino sugar , n - acetyl - d - glucosamine and related compounds . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a safety boat assembly which includes air bags , a breathing device , a tubular pole containing a dense material , safety belts , a gravity on / off light switch , and a view finding window disposed therein for improving buoyancy and stability and for reducing the dangers associated with boating accidents when the boat assembly is turned over . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a mold shell having a hole which extends from the molding surface through said shell up to the outside of said mold . the hole is closed by a plug having a completely air - tight end face which is flush with the molding surface so as to constitute a portion of the molding surface , said plug occupying all of the surface of said hole in the molding surface . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an object is to provide a sebum secretion inhibiting composition and a food or drink product using the same . the present inventors have conducted extensive studies and consequently found that the sebum secretion is inhibited by orally ingesting a collagen peptide , which is hydrolyzed collagen , and provide an oral sebum secretion inhibiting composition comprising a collagen hydrolysate and a food or drink product containing the composition . | 0Human Necessities
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an integrated circuit package has a conductive ring surrounding the integrated circuit substrate and optionally , over the integrated circuit itself , and wires connected between selected chip pads and adjacent portions of the surrounding ring , the surrounding ring being connected to only one of a plurality of external conductive pins of the chip package , the remainder of the external pins being connected to other selected chip pads . | 7Electricity
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a pressure sensing system is formed by a sensor mounted one to rotate with each tire and adapted to sense the pressure in the tire and generate a signal corresponding to the tire pressure , a movable contact system is moved into an operative position only when the vehicle is stopped and provides power to the sensor and contacts to deliver the electrical signals indicative of the tire air pressure to the vehicle body where it may be displayed for the operator &# 39 ; s convenience . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a driver observation system for extending the driver &# 39 ; s point of vision to the corners of a vehicle by transmitting forward , side and rear light images from camera mirror assemblies at or near the front and rear corners of a vehicle to monitors within the driver &# 39 ; s view at the controls of the vehicle . the system is suitable for either front or rear or both front and rear applications , as well as left or right or both left and right and may be installed after factory manufacture of the vehicle or as part of the original manufacture . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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methods for determining the quality of a biomolecular microarray to determine suitability of the microarray for performing specific binding reactions , such as hybridization , are provided . methods are based on staining a microarray with a solution of detectable nanoparticles that reversibly stain the biomolecules through an electrostatic interaction to select microarrays that meet quality standards for hybridization reactions . a gold nanoparticle solution based staining method for dna microarrays is provided . destaining methods allowing multiple rounds of hybridization of nanogold stained microarrays are provided . microarrays selected by methods of the invention are provided . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention concerns a method for the computerized control and / or regulation of a technical system . within the context of the method according to the invention , there is implemented in a preset regulating process an exploration rule by means of which new , as yet unknown , states of the technical system are started , a simulation model of the technical system checking whether the actions of the exploration rule lead to sequential states lying within predetermined thresholds . only in that case is the corresponding action performed according to the exploration rule on the technical system . the method according to the invention enables new states to be explored within the framework of the operation of a technical system , it being ensured through checking of appropriate thresholds that the exploration is carried out imperceptibly and does not lead to incorrect operation of the technical system . the method according to the invention is suitable in particular for controlling or regulating gas turbines or wind turbines . | 6Physics
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a programmed sequential operator for producing sequential or at least not identically simultaneous movement of two different members . the operator includes an actuator reversely movable between limiting positions , first and second operating members each independently reversely movable between limiting positions , and connections between the actuator and operating members to produce forward and reverse movements of said members in programmed relation to forward and reverse movement of the actuator . | 4Fixed Constructions
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to support a foot , a special shoe is adapted to receive a flat flexible member having a first fastening means on one end thereof , whereby it may be fastened to a shoe . the shoe has first , second , third and fourth fastening means attached thereto . the second and third fastening means are positioned on opposite sides of the medial plane of the arch of the shoe and are spaced from each other within a range of one - half to four inches ; the first and fourth fastening means being positioned within a range of one - eighth to two inches upwardly from a sole and within a range of one - half to three inches of a heel , whereby they are located lower than the arch of the shoe and within a range from the arch of one - half to three inches . the flat flexible member has a second fastening means on a second side , whereby one of said first and second fastening means may be fastened to a shoe over the arch of the foot and the other fastened to a location on the shoe near the sole adjacent to the heel . the strap between said first fastening means and second fastening means has a length of between three inches and eight inches . the first fastening means is a hook and loop fastening means having an area of between three and six square inches . | 0Human Necessities
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a composition comprising 10 - 80 % by weight of a cellulose ether and a solvent selected from a water - soluble polyhydric alcohol , polyhydric alcohol ether , polyhydric alcohol ester , and ethanolamine is effective for purging extrusion and injection molding machines . the purging composition exerts a satisfactory purging or cleaning effect , but little abrasion effect , thus avoiding any abrasion of machine internal components by purging . even if part of the purging composition is left within the machine after the composition is discharged out , the residue can be readily removed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a lasso handling device for handling lassos of the type comprising an elongated rope having a looped end and a free end , the lasso handling device including an elongated pole having a first rope gripping member at one end for gripping a first enlarged portion of the rope and a second rope gripping member for gripping a second portion of the rope to hold the looped end open to facilitate its location about an object or animal to be lassoed . the rope is releasable from the gripping members and to allow tightening of the lasso around the object or article . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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novel optical devices , methods and systems relating to the detection of glucose , and more particularly to real - time glucose monitoring , are disclosed herein . more particularly , various hardware and methodological means are disclosed for ratiometric correction of optical glucose measurements for artifacts of optical systems . | 0Human Necessities
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to gain a better understanding of breast tumor angiogenesis , breast endothelial cells were isolated and evaluated for gene expression patterns . when transcripts from breast ecs derived from normal and malignant breast tissues were compared , genes that were specifically elevated in tumor - associated breast endothelium were revealed . these results confirm that neoplastic and normal endothelium in human breast are distinct at the molecular level , and have significant implications for the development of anti - angiogenic therapies in the future . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a tool for mounting a belt in a groove of a pulley of an automotive vehicle wherein the pulley has a rim and a flat lateral surface on each side of its groove . the tool includes a main body having an internal flat body surface and an external flat body surface ; a flap provided on an edge of the main body and bent substantially at a right angle relative to the internal flat body surface and in the direction thereof . the tool also has a belt guiding area having substantially an arcuate shape and projecting substantially normally from the external flat body surface . the tool is useful for mounting a power transmission striated belt that includes an elastomeric matrix and a lengthwise supporting structure consisting of polyamide 4 . 6 twisted strands . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an applicator assembly for mixing at least a first and second component is provided . the applicator assembly includes a manifold configured for operable engagement with at least a first and second source of component , the manifold including at least a first and second component channel therethrough , an elongated shaft extending distally from the manifold , the elongated shaft including at least a first and second component lumen extending the length thereof , the at least first and second component channels in fluid communication with the at least first and second component channels , a tip assembly defining a first chamber , an intermediate chamber and a final chamber . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this is a device for bridging the neck of a wide - necked or narrow - necked aneurysm in the vasculature . in general , it is a device used to stabilize aneurysms found in the vasculature by at least partially closing the opening to that aneurysm with consequent limiting of the amount of blood flowing into and out of the chamber . the device is generally made of a metallic or polymeric sheet and is of a shape which may be deployed using a catheter . the device typically has three major components : the central closure area , the centrifugal stabilizers , and the axial stabilizers . the device is intended to be a permanent implant and may be used with or without occlusive devices and materials placed inside the aneurysm volume . | 0Human Necessities
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a square shaped battery includes : an electrode plate group including a belt - like positive electrode plate , a belt - like negative electrode plate , and a belt - like separator , the belt - like positive electrode plate , the belt - like negative electrode plate , and the belt - like separator being laminated and rolled up to form the electrode plate group ; and a pair of power collectors disposed on sides of the electrode plate group for collecting electric power from the electrode plate group . | 7Electricity
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a chip level package utilizing a cga is described . a semiconductor chip with pillars is molded in an encapsulant . solder balls are added and connected to the chip pillars . the final package does not require a first level substrate or interposer and is able to be assembled to the next level as is . | 7Electricity
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stable copper hydroxide is prepared by removing ferrous ion from the beginning cupric solution . the ferrous ion is oxidized to ferric ion , and the ferric ion is precipitated by raising the ph of the solution to 3 - 4 . the utilization of phosphate ion both increases the efficiency of oxidation and simultaneously precipitates ferric ion . a second raising the ph of the purified solution precipitates highly pure copper hydroxide that can be harvested . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a liquid crystal composition is disclosed which comprises three components . the first component comprises at least one of the compounds of the following formulas and . the second component comprises at least one of the compounds of the following formula . the third component comprises at least one of the compounds of the following formulas to . ## str1 ## each symbol in formulas to is defined in the specification . the liquid crystal composition has low threshold voltage and high stability to hear and ultraviolet rays while satisfying general characteristics required for the stn display mode . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a pistol grip drill has two control triggers on its hand grip . one trigger controls power to a motor in a casing of the drill and the other trigger initiates a sequence which interchanges the positions of two chucks . the chucks are mounted on a forward extension of the casing . the extension has two degrees of freedom . it is firstly capable of rotating through ninety degrees about the axis of a pivot to bring the unused chuck to the driving position in front of the casing . the second degree of freedom allows the extension to be then rotated about the driving axis of a drill drive shaft so that the displaced chuck is moved from an upwardly - pointing position to a downwardly position directly in front of the pistol grip . the interchanging of the chucks can be controlled by the hand of the user holding the hand grip . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention provides a bar code scanning device that is compatible , in terms of communication and data , with information equipment conforming to pcmcia standards , that is mounted in a card housing of a compact flash card size , and that has a laser beam scanning section integrated thereinto and which applies a scanning beam to an interior of the card housing through a window to obtain bar code information from light obtained when the scanning beam from the window is reflected . | 6Physics
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provided is a display apparatus including a broadcasting receiver for receiving a broadcast signal , a signal processing unit for processing the received broadcast signal , a display unit for displaying the processed broadcast signal thereon , a connection unit to which at least one external storage medium is connected , and an internal storage medium , the display apparatus including a user selector ; a priority storage unit for storing a storage priority of the external storage medium and the internal storage medium for the reserve - recording of a broadcasting program ; a reservation information storage unit for storing reservation information related to the broadcasting program to be reserve - recorded ; and a controller for controlling the reservation information relating to a selected broadcasting program to be stored in the reservation information storage unit if the broadcasting program to be reserve - recorded is selected through the user selector , and for receiving the broadcasting program to be reserve - recorded from the broadcasting receiver based on the reservation information in order to reserve - record the received broadcasting program on one of the external storage medium and the internal storage medium according to the storage priority . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for capturing an analog waveform on a serial bus . the method comprises the steps of designating a predetermined digital data sequence , decoding a serial data signal carried on a serial data bus , and comparing the decoded serial data signal to the predetermined digital data sequence . when it is determined that a portion of the decoded serial data matches the predetermined digital data sequence , the portion of the serial data signal corresponding to the matching portion of the decoded serial data signal is marked . | 6Physics
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in an electronic system for the transmission of data between a plurality of stations the control signals and functions of the basic elements of power supply , watchdog and signal converter in each station are linked to one another so as to ensure that the number of possible modes of operation , taken for all the elements , is reduced to a number necessary for the corresponding task and thereby guarantees a more reliable operation . moreover , the linkage leads to an optimum default behavior of the station with regard to application - specific power - saving and safety requirements , even when , for example , the malfunction of the microcontroller of the station persists . | 6Physics
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a welding method controls the welding temperature , welding cycle time , and welding pressure for fabrication of composite structural parts . a welding unit welds multiple plies of thermoplastic prepreg into welded multi - ply assemblies by concentrating welds along the thermoplastic prepreg plies at localized and strategic positions . two platens weld a plurality of the multi - ply assemblies into a layup using a plurality of heated pins . the heated pins are hollow to reduce surface heating during welding and are non - uniformly shaped to allow indexing of the layup . after the layup is cut into a plurality of thermoplastic prepreg segments along a layup pattern , the thermoplastic prepreg segments are indexed according to the weld marks impressed by the non - uniformly shaped heated pins . the thermoplastic prepreg segments are formed into kits or wedges by stacking smaller thermoplastic prepreg segments on top of larger thermoplastic prepreg segments . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a skin or tissue treatment device or energy delivery device and the associated tip device for contacting skin or tissue . the devices can be advantageously used to treat facial wrinkles , blemishes , or fine lines without damaging the surface of the skin . a number of systems or control systems can be incorporated into the devices to afford manual or automatic control of the energy delivered . in preferred embodiments , microwave range energy is used in the treatments . | 0Human Necessities
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a method is illustrated for reducing the call setup time of high priority calls such as voice or high speed user generated data without unduly wasting rf frequency resources on non priority calls such as short message calls . this is accomplished by ascertaining the call priority at the base station controller level in a gsm system soon after call initiation and immediately changing the channel assignment for use by the remaining signalling type messages to a different operational speed where appropriate . the concept is further extended by supplying the call priority data to a called party &# 39 ; s bsc such that all signalling messages after initial contact can be at the operational speed appropriate to the priority of the call . | 7Electricity
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a light beam is scanned on a track of a recording medium , the track having a first track region and a second track region , each track region having a physical property that has recurring deviations . a wobble signal is derived from the light beam , the wobble signal having information associated with the recurring deviations . whether the light beam is at the first track region or the second track region is determined based on a frequency , a period , or a pulse width of the wobble signal . | 6Physics
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a method for manufacturing a disposable worn article of the present invention includes : a first step of applying an adhesive on at least one of a first web and a second web ; a second step of sandwiching an elastic member between the first and second webs and combining the first and second webs and the elastic member together , thereby producing a combined web ; and a third step of melting a portion of at least one of the first and second webs and a portion of the elastic member , thereby reducing a shrinking force of the elastic member in the melted portion . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a compensator for connecting a first pipe connection piece to a second pipe connection piece that is arranged at a distance from the first pipe connection piece and that can be moved toward the first pipe connection piece includes an inlet pipe , which is fastened coaxially to the outlet opening of the first pipe connection piece , an outlet pipe , which is arranged approximately coaxially to the inlet pipe , is arranged at a distance from the inlet pipe and is fastened coaxially to the inlet opening of the second pipe connection piece , and a woven - fabric compensator , which connects the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe to each other , wherein gas laden with dust can flow through all aforementioned pipes , said gas being directed from the first pipe connection piece to the second pipe connection piece , and wherein a hollow cylindrical inlet guide plate is fastened to the inlet pipe near the first pipe connection piece , the radius of said inlet guide plate corresponding approximately to the inner radius of the first pipe connection piece . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a low density high temperature resistant insulation material especially suitable for use in automotive turbine chambers which bonds well to metallic surfaces while being soft enough to remain bonded and reduce the stresses caused during thermal expansion . the inventive insulation material contains inorganic fiber ; inorganic binder ; hydrophilic particulate inorganic material ; polymer ; and preferably a setting agent and an opacifier . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a gun accessory includes a main body having an upper surface having two sides , a first side wall and a second side wall extending upwardly from each of the two sides , first and second slide members provided on the first and second side walls , respectively , and a first locating hole provided adjacent the first side wall . the accessory also includes a first locating bar pivotably coupled to the first locating hole and having a first baffle and a first press plate , and a first elastic element provided between the first press plate and the main body to pivot the first press plate with respect to the main body , and in turn drive the first baffle to protrude above the upper surface of the main body . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a log charger system employs scan data to precisely orient a log rotationally prior to presenting the log to a carriage for sawing operations or the like . once the log is rotated to the desired orientation , a v - shaped member picks the log up from underneath and moves it to the carriage . the v - shaped member has a lower - able or minimize - able side profile to enable it to retract away from the log , leaving it clamped to the carriage for further operations . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an acoustic absorption material may comprise an outer layer and a first layer of batting material proximate to the outer layer . a first layer of room temperature vulcanized silicone may be proximate to the batting material . a second layer of batting material may be proximate to the first layer of rtv opposite the first layer of batting material . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to a method for the production of cross - linked carbon nanotube networks which are selected from aerogels and xerogels with improved performance and characteristics thereof . the invention is also concerned with carbon nanotube networks which are selected from aerogels and xerogels produced by such processes and uses thereof . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a data processing process and embodiment for optimizing the signal path for multi - modality imaging is described . the embodiment and process optimizes the signal to noise ratio in a positron emission tomography signal path utilizing scintillation crystals , avalanche photo diodes , and charge sensitive preamplifiers in a dual modality mri / pet scanner . the dual use of both and analog pole zero circuit and a digital filter enables higher signal levels or a fixed adc input range and thus a higher possible signal to noise ratio in the presence of significant pileup caused by high positron activity . the higher signal to noise ratio is needed in the pet signal architecture , because of the presence of non - modal time varying electromagnetic fields from the mr , which are a significant source of noise for the wideband pet signal modality . | 0Human Necessities
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in embodiments , a large diameter , low pressure plug can be used to seal a pipe subsea . the large diameter , low pressure plug comprises a nose , two or more counter - rotating rings , and one or more seals . other embodiments disclosed have varying additional structure . the large diameter , low pressure plug is inserted into the inner annulus of a tubular and a sealing action created by rotating the counter - rotating rings to create axial compression , in turn causing radial expansion in the seal against the inner annulus of the tubular , sealing the tubular . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus and method for delivering ozone to a workpiece . in one embodiment , fluid is sprayed onto a workpiece placed in an ozone - rich environment . alternatively , ozone is mixed with the fluid prior to spraying the fluid onto the workpiece . when spraying the fluid , the invention pulses the fluid at desired rates to create a substantially uniform layer of ozone - rich fluid on the workpiece . in another embodiment , the workpiece is also slowly rotated during at least a portion of the time the layer of ozone - rich fluid is applied to the workpiece . | 7Electricity
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a user interface is described that temporarily displays portions of a page that reside outside of the viewable area of the screen . an animated transition creates a brief preview of at least one user interface feature . additionally , the user interface feature is then animated out of the viewable area in a way to suggest a location of the feature . in one embodiment , a target page that is being opened controls the transition and animates features into and out of the viewable area to create the temporary preview . in another embodiment , the target page includes user interface elements that can asynchronously control the preview animation independent from the main content of the target page . in yet another embodiment , a transition coordinator can coordinate the timing between animating out a foreground application while animating in a target application . | 6Physics
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a system and method have been provided for determining a frequency tolerance between a generated clock and an input data rate . the invention analyzes beatnotes , externally generated through a comparison of clock and input data rates , and an overflow count of the clock . the occurrence of overflow counts , without intervening beatnotes , indicates that the clock and data rate are close in frequency . the occurrence of beatnotes without intervening overflow counts indicates that the clock and data rates are not close in frequency . hysteresis is built into the system , preventing the system from indicating an out - of - lock condition when the beatnotes immediate follow the an overflow count , or when the system monitors occasional beatnotes . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a pneumatically actuated lever arrangement provides the force to open a pry which operates in cooperation with a fixed wedge to efficiently separate nailed boards to make recovery and reuse of the boards economically feasible . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the present invention generally relates to a method for manufacturing phase change material pellets . the method includes providing a melt composition including paraffin and a polymer . the paraffin has a melt point between about 10 ° c . and about 50 ° c ., and more preferably between about 18 ° c . and about 28 ° c . in one embodiment , the melt composition includes various additives , such as a flame retardant . the method further includes forming the melt composition into pcm pellets . the method further may include the step of cooling the melt to increase the melt viscosity before pelletizing . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a process for making pbz fibers of ultra - high physical properties is given . polybenzoxazole fibers made by the process of this invention have tensile strengths nearly double in value from what has been reported previously . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a lightning detection and display system for aircraft is disclosed . a lightning detection system detects the bearing and distance of lightning strikes to the aircraft and the aircraft navigation system determines the aircraft position relative to earth . a computer then calculates the position of each strike relative to earth and displays the aircraft &# 39 ; s position and lightning strike locations in their correct relative positions . while the aircraft moves , the computer periodically updates the display data to maintain an accurate depiction . the system stores a history of lightning strikes and displays such history in a time - lapse mode to represent the storm &# 39 ; s trend in direction and magnitude . | 6Physics
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a mirror rotation angle detection mechanism is provided for an optical system having a mirror which is rotatable about an axis substantially on a reflection surface thereof at which a main beam of light is reflected . the mirror has a thin reflective layer with opposite surfaces that are nearly coplanar , and one of which constitutes the main beam reflection surface . the detection mechanism includes a light emitting member to irradiate a beam of detection light onto the opposite surface of the reflective layer . a light receiving element recieves the reflected detection beam , and an angle detection circuit detects the rotation angle of the mirror in accordance with the output of the light receiving element . according to a preferred embodiment , a condenser lens may be arranged between the light emitting member and the detection beam reflection surface . | 6Physics
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an inlet port of a manual timing valve is pressurized from a source of regulated line pressure through a manual valve when the vehicle operator selects certain gears manually . hydraulic flow through this port enters the manual timing valve through an orifice sized to control the flow rate . a first volume of the timing valve increases in size as a first piston moves due to pressure of fluid flowing to the valve through the orifice . pressure within the first volume is maintained constant while the first volume expands during a first interval , which ends when the first piston reaches the extremity of its motion . thereafter , pressure entering the valve through the orifice increases abruptly and causes a second piston to move against the force of a spring due to the increased pressure force developed on the second piston after the first volume stops expanding . as the second piston moves the size of a second volume increases during a second interval until the second piston bottoms . when this occurs , the valve opens a connection between the first port and an outlet port through a bypass line in which there is no restriction . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a new and distinctive variety of the kiwi plant , actinidia deliciosa , named ‘ tsechelidis ’ is described . the new variety is characterized by very large oblong fruit covered with downy hairs , and very broad ovate leaves having acuminate apexes , among other features . the size and uniformity of the fruit provide significantly higher yield than other known varieties of kiwi . | 0Human Necessities
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a welder having an internal shielding gas regulator is disclosed . the welder has an internal gas cylinder and an internal regulator disposed in an enclosure . the welder may be equipped with an auxiliary shielding gas cylinder inlet so that a bulk shielding gas cylinder can be attached thereto and have a flow therefrom regulated by the internal shielding gas regulator . the welder constructed according to the invention is highly transportable , compact , and self - sufficient . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for locating a misplaced mobile phone , including receiving , by a mobile phone , a transmitted message , identifying , by the mobile phone , the transmitted message as being an alert request , and in response to the identifying , generating , by the mobile phone , an alert . a mobile phone is also described and claimed . | 7Electricity
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hypodermic syringe holders for use in combination with disposable medicament - containing ampoules are adapted to immobilize the ampoules within the syringe holder so as to provide manual aspirating capability . | 0Human Necessities
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method and apparatus for processing payment transactions using debit card numbers without the requirement of a personal identification number is disclosed . a telepay system of the present invention provides an interface between a standard touchtone telephone and at least one debit card network such that real - time bill payment transactions may be effected using a keypad of the telephone . the telepay system includes an interactive voice response unit for prompting a payor to enter an access code , account number , debit card number and payment amount and for informing the user of the status of the transaction . real - time processing of transactions is provided through use of debit card networks , rather than the automated clearing house . the telepay system is also capable of performing settlement functions and processing inquiries by payees of the system regarding previously processed transactions . | 6Physics
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a system is disclosed for voltammetry such as anodic stripping voltammetry including a special electrode mounted to be fitted into a sample holder , stirring means operable through the electrode and an electrolytic potential source , optionally pulsed , capable of scanning the operating potential range which may for example , be a range between about - 1 volt and 0 volt . output recording means can be either an analog chart output or digitalized output . the system may be employed for a wide variety of test purposes generally relating to identifying and measuring heavy metals , one of which is detecting and measuring trace mineral components or trace elements in samples of human blood . when employed with blood samples the sample may first be prepared in the usual manner including digesting the sample but the presently preferred procedure comtemplate that the metals being tested are first displaced from blood complexing with a suitable ion such as cr 3 + or ca 2 + and the operating potential from about - 800 millivolts to nearly 0 volt is scanned to read out the presence and quantity of metal such as lead , cadmium , copper and the like . an analysis of such metals can be run in as little as a minute . the ratio of electrode area to sample volume disclosed is 4cm 2 per 1 . 0 milliliter . a self contained test composition is disclosed . | 6Physics
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a system for rope cleating is disclosed . a system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include a cleating component , an anchoring component , and an exterior shell . in practice , the system may facilitate connecting a boat to a dock even if the boater is unfamiliar with proper nautical knots . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a closed loop steam engine that transfers its motive power to a flow of water using a steam injector . the resulting water jet then drives a turbine , is cooled in a heat exchanger to extract useful heat and then return to the steam injector water inlet . part of the flow of water is reused as feed water to the boiler . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention generally relates to an apparatus for use in a wellbore . the apparatus comprises a top body , a bottom body , and a sleeve mechanically connected to the top and bottom bodies . the sleeve movable between a first position to a second position , whereby in the first position , the top and bottom bodies rotate as one unit and in the second position , the top body rotates independent of the bottom body in a first direction and with the bottom body in a second direction . a method for completing a wellbore is also provided . the method comprises running an assembly and a liner disposed on a drill string into the wellbore . the assembly includes an expander tool , a hydraulically actuated swivel , and a running tool mechanically connected to the liner . the method includes rotating the assembly and the liner as one rotationally locked unit . the method further includes activating the expander tool , expanding the liner into the existing casing , deactivating the expander , and then removing the drill string and running assembly from the wellbore . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method of processing a transaction for provision of funds to a mobile telephone prepayment account associated with a mobile telephone is disclosed . the method includes : an automated teller machine receiving , from a card associated with a user of the mobile telephone , information identifying a financial account associated with the user of the mobile device ; the atm receiving , from a user , an identifier associated with the mobile telephone ; the atm receiving , from the user , information indicating an amount of funds to be provided to the mobile telephone prepayment account ; and the atm sending , to a financial institution associated with the financial account , an instruction to transfer the indicated amount of funds from the financial account to the wireless service provider , so as to provide the indicated amount of funds to the mobile telephone prepayment account . | 6Physics
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a wireless - communication device includes a user interface configured to receive audio signals ; a cryptographic module configured to encrypt the audio signals into a binary data sequence ; a generator module configured to : receive a bit pattern representative of the binary data sequence ; and generate a byte sequence representative of the bit pattern by generating a byte that is greater than the preceding byte when the current bit is of a first value and that is lesser than the preceding byte when the current bit is of a second value ; an audio codec configured to generate transmission bits by generating a transmission bit having the first value when the current byte is greater than the preceding byte and having the second value when the current byte is lesser than the preceding byte ; and a transceiver configured to convey the transmission bits to a receiver . | 7Electricity
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a trimmer head wherein the driveline of the power tool is connected to a core member . a spool is mounted to the core member and directly driven by the core member . a housing is mounted for axially sliding on the core member and a spring urges axial movement of the housing relative to the core member . interlocking structure on the spool and housing produces interlocking for common rotation of the spool and housing responsive to urging by the spring . release of the interlocking structure is affected by opposing said spring urging . desirable additional features include selective alternate positioning of the spring for automatic and manual only release of said interlocking and a line loading assist provided by a tubular post through the spool alignable with housing eyelets for threading line through the eyelets and spool and winding thereof onto the spool by manual turning of the spool relative to the housing . | 0Human Necessities
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in a computer system having a receiving computer and a source computer , a method for the remote flashing of the bios in the receiving computer including the steps of transferring the flash information from the source computer to the receiving computer , with the flash information including the flash code , the flash code instructions and an encrypted digital signature corresponding to the flash code . the receiving computer is operably placed in a secure mode . a hash value corresponding to the flash information is calculated , and the hash value from the flash information is decrypted . the flash code is validated by comparing the decrypted hash value of the flash information to the calculated hash value , and if validated , the bios if flashed with the new flash code . | 6Physics
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a replaceable photovoltaic inverter is mounted on each of a plurality of photovoltaic module for the conversion of direct current , produced by the photovoltaic cells , to alternating current . the inverter is coupled to a mounting bracket on the photovoltaic module such that is can be easily replaced . replacement of an individual photovoltaic module inverter can occur during continuous operation of the photovoltaic module system with minimal impact on overall power production . the inverter is also mounted apart from the photovoltaic module to facilitate heat transfer generated by operation of the inverter . | 7Electricity
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methods for detecting the condition of a catheter providing access to a patient &# 39 ; s blood vessel are disclosed in which the blood is supplied to an extracorporeal blood flow circuit . the method includes generating a pressure wave on one side of one of the access points for supplying blood to the extracorporeal blood flow circuit or returning the blood to the patient , then sensing the pressure wave on the other side of the access points . apparatus for detecting the condition of the catheter are also provided . | 0Human Necessities
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a clutch mechanism for releasing a frictional connection in a double gearwheel drive of a sheet - fed rotary press wherein a gearwheel ring is mounted concentrically on and frictionally connected to a main gearwheel by a spring biased annular clamping element , the clutch including an annular actuator mounted on the press in alignment with but normally out of contact with the annular clamping element and the double gearwheel and means for selectively engaging the actuator with the clamping element and causing relative axial displacement thereof to overcome the spring bias and free the gearwheel ring from frictional engagement with the main gearwheel . the actuator may include an annular fluid pressure cylinder , a camming mechanism or an electromagnet for causing the relative axial displacement of the annular clamping element . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a state of activity management method for at least one terminal in a radio communications network , the said network giving the said terminal access to at least one service . according to the invention , such a method implements an analysis step by a state of activity management apparatus , analyzing the activity of the said terminal in such a manner as to deduce the state of activity information of the said terminal , the said apparatus being connected to the said radio communications network but not being included in the architecture of the said network , and the said power status information being accessible to at least one service provider internal or external to the said radio communications network . | 7Electricity
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a reliable aeroponic plant growing system provides a wireless connection between its subsystems for the exchange of data and commands . the various subsystems manage one or more plant growing atriums , to include misting of roots , maintenance of water levels , addition of various nutrients , and light cycling . | 7Electricity
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disclosed is an apparatus and method for anaerobic wastewater treatment , which combines membrane distillation and biological treatment to improve treated water quality , performs anaerobic treatment to the wastewater to generate bio - gas and effectively restrain contamination of a membrane surface . the apparatus comprises a bio - reactor , submerged membrane modules , rotary disks and fluidizable media , wherein the bio - reactor is configured to give a space for filtration and biological treatment of wastewater and operated under an anaerobic condition , wherein the modules are provided in the bio - reactor to filter the wastewater , and wherein the rotary disks are provided at both sides of the module to induce turbulence of the wastewater and moving of the fluidizable media , wherein a channel is provided in the modules so that a cooling water flows therein , moisture of the wastewater is evaporated due to a temperature difference of the wastewater and the cooling water , moved to the channel . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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improved devices , systems and methods for treating a tissue region provide straightforward , yet reliable ways for installing diverse functional components within the confined space of a catheter - based instrument . methods include providing a manifold body sized to fit within a catheter tube , the manifold body including a single main fluid junction , multiple branch fluid junctions , and a fluid circuit formed within the manifold body to channel fluid flow between the single main fluid junction and the multiple branch fluid junctions , coupling the single main fluid junction to a fluid source or a fluid destination external to the catheter tube , coupling each of the multiple branch fluid junctions individually to a fluid - conveying port on the operative element , and mounting the manifold within the catheter tube . | 0Human Necessities
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described herein are improved methods for the preparation of 5 - and 6 - membered cyclic mono and diesters of sugar alcohols and anhydrosugar alcohols by reaction with an organic acid rcooh over a solid acidic substrate . the process is adaptable to a continuous process for simultaneously making and separating the cyclic esters from the sugar alcohols and anhydrosugar alcohols under mild conditions using the solid acid substrate as both the catalyst and a chromatographic bed for separation . the reactions are performed at mild temperatures of 70 ° c . to 100 ° c . and the formation of the cyclic esters is nearly quantitative . also described is a method for making 5 - and 6 - membered cyclic mono and diesters of sugar alcohols and anhydrosugar alcohols using microwave irradiation in the presence of the organic acid . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electrochemical gas sensor includes a housing and with at least one electrode . the housing has a gas inlet . an at least strongly acidic , liquid electrolyte is present in the gas sensor . the electrolyte partly wets the electrode . provisions are made in such a gas sensor for the electrolyte to contain an additive that contains at least one surfactant . an electrolyte is also provided for a gas sensor , which electrolyte contains at least one surfactant as an additive . | 6Physics
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in a method and a device for the volume flow control of an injection system , a seat valve is used for the volume flow control . for this purpose , the influence of the pressure present upstream of the seat valve is taken into consideration in the volume flow control . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a stream of liquid methanol containing ammonia and other species is sent to the top of a countercurrent stripping column . the stream is stripped with a flow of ambient - temperature nitrogen or another inert gas . the column can be packed with random dumped packing . the overhead vapor contains ammonia and the liquid exiting the column has a reduced amount of ammonia . removing ammonia can reduce or prevent fouling or corrosion caused by ammonia . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for providing information associated with at least one portion of a sample can be provided . for example , at least one wavelength of electro - magnetic radiation provided on a sample can be encoded to determine at least one transverse location of the portion . a relative phase between at least one first electro - magnetic radiation electro - magnetic radiation being returned from a sample and at least one second electro - magnetic radiation returned from a reference can be obtained to determine at least one relative depth location of the portion . further , the information of the portion can be provided based on the transverse location and the relative depth location . for example , the information can be depth information and / or three - dimensional information associated with the portion of the sample . | 6Physics
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a modified anchor device for attaching a structure to a thin - walled work piece allows a structure , such as a luggage or utility rack , to be attached to a work piece , such as an automobile roof , without threaded fasteners connecting the structure to the work piece . the anchor device has an double - sectioned head having an upper head member and a lower head member the upper head member extends above the surface of the work piece a sufficient distance such that the upper head member engages the top surface of the structure , thus retaining the bottom side of the structure in face - to - face contact with the top side of the work piece . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a process for forming printed circuit boards having integral inductor cores . according to the invention , a thin nickel layer is formed on a copper foil . the copper foil structure is then laminated to a substrate such that the nickel layer is in contact with the substrate . the copper foil is removed , leaving the nickel layer on the substrate . using photomechanical imaging and etching techniques known in the art , nife is plated and patterned directly on the nickel layer , thereby forming integral inductor cores of the substrate . this process of the present invention allows for the elimination of several steps used in known processes , while also reducing etch time and minimizing waste of nife . | 7Electricity
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in a system and method to reduce wafer breakages in a wafer handling system , the position of a wafer on a platen is monitored and closing of the platen on a vacuum chamber is prevented if a misaligned wafer is detected . in one embodiment the wafer position is monitored by monitoring the air pressure in vacuum channels of a platen faceplate . | 7Electricity
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a mechanism for cutting a reserve of thread of spindles of continuous spinning machines has a cutting blade , an element which is draggable and which is adjustable without contacting an area of a spindle where there exists a thread of a reserve to be cut and removed , and a device for regulating an adjustment of the element . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an optical recording controlling method and an optical recording apparatus utilizing the method implement operations of performing a recording operation to record the data in the recording medium , applying a pause request signal to stop , temporarily , the recording operation , determining whether to set a record resume time , and if the record resume time is set while the recording operation is in pause , temporarily stopping the recording operation and then resuming the recording operation at the record resume preset time . therefore , the recording operation may be resumed at a user &# 39 ; s desired time . | 6Physics
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a method for effecting affiliate e - commerce . at least one virtual store interested in promoting products or services or web - pages via an affiliate method is provided . a plurality of affiliates are provided , each having access to an e - mail system , with an agent software which adds promotional material relating to the virtual stores to their e - mail signature , or appends such material to outgoing e - mail messages generated by them . link information in the promotional material is provided , to a joint web server suitable to redirect a web surfer from it to one or more web pages , as well as information in the promotional material , that is suitable to identify the affiliate who has disseminated it . when a remuneration is received from a virtual store for a referral , a portion of such remuneration is credited to one or more of the affiliates . | 6Physics
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a tool for cutting or milling casing in a well is disclosed . it includes a plurality of blades extending outwardly to a substantially radial position for cutting the walls of casing strings and removing a predetermined length of the casing strings in a cutting action . the blades have cutting elements positioned on leading faces of the blades to engage the casing strings in a cutting action without tripping or removal from the bore hole . the cutting elements can be arranged in rows and columns . the cutting elements can be shaped to continually present a sharp cutting edge to the object being milled . the cutting elements can be inclined at a negative axial rake angle to cause the metal chips cut from the object being milled to break off at short lengths . the cutting element can also have surface irregularities to cause the metal chips cut from the casings to break off at short lengths . the cutting element can also have stress relieving grooves to prevent the propagation of a crack across the face of the element . | 4Fixed Constructions
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provided is a fusion protein comprising , at its carboxy terminal of human erythropoietin , a mutant having one to four amino acid substitutions in the carboxy terminal peptide fragment of a human chorionic gonadotropin β subunit , for increasing an in vivo half - life activity of epo . the in vivo half - life can be greatly elongated while retaining the intrinsic activity of the epo , without increasing the sugar chain content . | 0Human Necessities
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a powder coating system for difficult to handle powders includes a powder hopper containing fluidized powder particles , a pump body connected to the hopper and having an inlet in communication with the hopper , an ejector nozzle mounted to the pump body and aimed at an outlet thereof , a second nozzle mounted to the pump body and aimed at the inlet thereof and a powder application device for receiving powder particles from the outlet of the pump body and spraying them onto an article to be coated . the ejector nozzle sprays pressurized air toward the outlet to transport powder particles along a flow path which extends from the powder hopper into the pump body via the inlet and then out of the pump body via the outlet . the second nozzle sprays air pulses at the inlet in a direction opposite the particle flow along the flow path caused by the ejector nozzle . this spray from the second nozzle creates microvibrations in the inlet of the pump body to eliminate powder particle adherence and cohesion thereat . the pump body may have separate , spaced intake and ejector portions , with the ejector nozzle mounted in the ejection portion and the second nozzle mounted on the intake portion . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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magenta chromophore dyes which are stabilized by adding steric hindering groups to protect the imino carbons ; nonlimiting examples of the steric hindering groups being phenyl , methyl , ethyl , isopropyl , fluoride , chloride , bromide and iodide groups . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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