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a financial services card formulated in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises a payment or transactional card equivalent in many practical respects to a conventional credit card , however , which operates in compliance with shari &# 39 ; ah financial guidelines and islamic law and therefore is conducive for use by islamic consumers in support of their respective purchase or payment applications . this financial services card can include processing and transaction acquisition practices which are compatible and consistent with the operating morays and norms of the conventional credit card industry while complying with shari &# 39 ; ah financial guidelines . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for securing a pair of elongated cooperative interlocking tapes to the corresponding edges of a pair of fabric pieces , for guiding the edge portions of the fabric pieces to an overlapping vertically aligned position , and for pulling and compressing the overlapping portions into interlocking engagement . the apparatus is particularly adaptable for stitching cooperative tapes of &# 34 ; velcro &# 34 ; to the opposed edges of fabric pieces , such as the margins of an opening in an edge panel in a sofa cushion cover . the overlapping edges with their opposed tapes are compressed into interlocking relationship so that the edges may be retained closed when the fabric pieces are subsequently stitched to other fabric pieces to complete a sofa cushion cover . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a point driver is provided that comprises a body , a selectively operable actuator , a pushplate connected to the actuator , and a head . the head includes a channel disposed between a first section and a second section . at least a segment of the channel follows an arcuate path . the head is aligned with the actuator so that a portion or all of the pushplate can be driven by the selectively operable actuator through at least a portion of the channel . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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individual components in a tube are successively removed and thenriented for pickup by first positioning the tube , whose ends are opened , in a horizontal orientation such that the components in the tube are upside down . thereafter , a component is at least partially expelled from one end of the tube by directing a stream of gas into the other end of the tube . the component partially expelled from the tube is then withdrawn from the tube to locate the component between a pair of jaws capable of rotation about an arc of 180 °. the jaws then engage the component and thereafter rotate it 180 ° before positioning the component right side up . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an imaging flow cytometry system and method which includes a flow chamber , tracking mirror , microscope and imaging optics , image capturing system , device to regulate fluid flow through the chamber , and backlighting generator . the tracking mirror moves at a rate matched to the particle velocity in the flow chamber so as to enhance the sample flow rates possible with the system while maintaining clear and accurate imaging . the backlighting generator passes through the flow chamber and the objective before being focused on the image capturing system . detected scatter events initiate tracking by the mirror , resulting in imaging with reduced motion blur even at high rates of flow . | 6Physics
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a method allows one to store in a parallel way branches and nodes of a hierarchy into a database by creating queues . each queue has a status and a unlock item indicating if a superior node has already been stored . a process looks up these indicators and performs according to commands received from a first process control of the queues . | 6Physics
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a method is to implement a scale invariant feature transform algorithm in a shared memory multiprocessing system . the method comprises building differences of gaussian images for an input image , detecting keypoints in the dog images ; assigning orientations to the keypoints and computing keypoints descriptors and performing matrix operations . in the method , building differences of gaussian images for an input image and detecting keypoints in the dog images are executed for all scales of the input image in parallel . and , orientation assignment and keypoints descriptions computation are executed for all octaves of the input image in paralle . | 6Physics
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soil , including starch deposits , are removed from tableware in a dishwasher by a preliminary wash with cool water at approximately 20 ° c ., followed by a steaming operation and then a washing operation with water containing a cleaning agent . a portion of the water to be used in the washing operation is preheated during the steaming operation . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and an apparatus for carrying out the method for installing an especially dome - shaped pressure bulkhead on a one - piece , substantially conical rear section for an aircraft , wherein said rear section includes a connection area and an end area . the method involves the steps of horizontally accommodating a prefabricated rear section in a horizontal support ; inserting the rear section into a pivoting frame ; pivoting the rear section into a vertical position using the pivoting frame , wherein the connection area of the rear section points upward ; horizontally placing and centering the pressure bulkhead on the connection area , and joining the pressure bulkhead with the rear section in the area of the connection area . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present folding stock adapter can be used with many types of military - type assault rifles that typically comprise a receiver extension , buffer and action spring . the present folding stock adapter can be used to add a folding capability to a standard stock allowing it to fold against a rifle &# 39 ; s receiver when the weapon is not in use , thus reducing the overall length of the weapon . this reduction in length can facilitate its maneuverability , storage and transport in cramped quarters . the present device can also allow for the quick unfolding of the stock in order to allow the weapon to function and be fire normally . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method to accurately sense the stoichiometric air - to - fuel ratio byaintaining the electromotive force of an oxygen sensor at a predetermined value of about 100 mv and using an oxygen concentration measuring device of the solid electrolyte oxygen pumping type . | 6Physics
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this invention relates to methods for making oxetan - 3 - ylmethanamines having the formula wherein r1 ? and r2 ? are as defined herein . the methods of the invention provide the compounds of formula in high yields and under conditions amenable for large - scale commercial production . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to a laser scribing system for structuring substrates , said system being characterised in that the planar rotor together with the laser device has a mass that is essentially less than the mass of the table and the substrate such that the machining speed is increased , and the substrate arranged on the table is still during the machining , or moves in a direction at a constant speed vsubstrat such that vibrations are reduced and the precision of the scribing traces increased . furthermore , other planar rotors can be mounted with a laser device without changing the structure of the machine such that the productivity is easily increased . ; the laser light is also guided , by means of optical fibres , as close as possible to the machining point , reducing the free length of the light beam such that the adjustment requirements for the optical - mechanical components are reduced and the system is more robust . | 7Electricity
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a radiation tolerant electrical component is provided without a radiation hardened material fet . a p - channel mosfet provides switching capabilities in radiated environments because its gate voltage starts at a negative value and becomes more negative with exposure to radiation . therefore , the gate is still controllable when exposed to radiation . | 7Electricity
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a method for bursting data in a wide i / o memory device with improved access time and reduced data - bus complexity . the memory read operation accesses n bits of data which are output in eight n / 8 - bit i / o words in any particular order in accordance with the burst base address and linear or interleaved burst sequence controls . for every i / o , eight bits of data are presented to a 9 - to - 1 multiplexer . the first of eight bits in the burst sequence is the access time - limiting bit and is preselected by the burst base addresses of the 9 - to - 1 multiplexer . subsequent bits in the burst sequence have extra half - cycles to be output , and use look - aside 8 - to - 1 multiplexers controlled by a burst counter with timings synchronized to the burst data clock timings . | 6Physics
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oven for non - metal melting , in particular silicon melting , with a housing enclosing an interior , at least one mould arranged in the interior for receiving a non - metal melt , at least one electrical heating device enclosing , at least partially , the at least one mould for influencing the temperature of the non - metal melt , and a power supply device connected in an electrically conductive manner to the at least one heating device for providing the heating device with a time - variable current i , wherein the current i has a frequency of 0 . 1 hz to 1000 hz and the current i is of a magnitude sufficient for setting a predetermined temperature of the non - metal melt , the currents in the plurality , where necessary , of heaters having a defined phase position in respect of one another . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a valve assembly , comprises a housing having an inlet , an outlet , and an internal volume ; a pair of sealing rings and mounted to the housing ; and a spherical plug rotatably disposed within the housing for contact with the seating rings , the spherical plug comprising a general spherical main body having a generally cylindrical bore therethrough ; and a plurality of slotted plates longitudinally parallel to each other and parallel with the axis rotation of the spherical plug . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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provided herein are devices and methods for mounting variously configured medical imaging probes for imaging applications . in one aspect , a holding device allows for interfacing / holding most conventional ultrasound probes such that the probes may be attached to a positioning device using a common interface . as ultrasound probes come in various sizes and lengths , the device may adjust to different lengths , widths and shapes of different probes . hence , the device may work in a substantially universal manner while securely holding probes with little wobble or other problems . | 0Human Necessities
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tunable pull - through energy attenuator and decelerator devices is disclosed which provide for variable force - time profiles , deceleration and kinetic energy attenuation of moving objects so as to prevent damage or injury to impacting objects , vehicles or persons . the device employs either consumable inelastic or reusable , viscoelastic deforming elements , such as tubes , rods , plates or strips , which absorb substantial amounts of energy through repeated inelastic or viscoelastic deformation when the deforming element is pulled - through a tunable array of rigid pins having a variety of configurations and settings . the disclosed devices provide for variable force - time profiles which control the cumulative deformation and thereby the amount of energy absorbed and rate of deceleration of impacting objects . the device may be readily adapted and deployed as highway vehicle guardrails , road barriers or crash cushions for frontal and side impacts and as load attenuators for crash - resistant aircraft seats , spacecraft landing pods , crash - resistant aircraft landing gear , aircraft and vehicle passenger restraint harnesses , cargo tie - downs , vehicle bumpers and collapsible vehicle steering columns . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an electrophoresis apparatus comprises a gel sheet device composed of spacers disposed between two films at side edges thereof , a gel membrane provided within a space formed between the two films by the spacers , and sample - pouring portions provided near an upper edge of the gel membrane . two supporting members hold the gel sheet device therebetween , and a gap - forming member contacts edges of at least one surface of the gel sheet device . each sample - pouring portion is adapted to sample pouring into a space formed by the films , a shark &# 39 ; s teeth comb , and the upper edge face of the gel membrane . the gap - forming member remote from an upper buffer solution vessel is provided such that an inner edge of a gap - forming member portion contacting the upper portion of the gel sheet device coincides with the upper edge face of the gel membrane , or the extent of overlapping of the gap - forming member portion upon the gel membrane is 5 mm or less . | 6Physics
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systems and methods are provided , which facilitate operations planning , dispatch , regulation control , and autonomous control performance . the disclosure also facilitates systems and methods for utilization of synthetic primary frequency response , synthetic inertia , regulation and load following / ramping reserve capabilities from demand response and distributed energy resources for balancing demand and supply and maintaining frequency levels across a power grid . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention is directed to radiolabeled n - substituted - 6 - iodo - 3 , 14 - dihydroxy - 4 , 5α - epoxymorphinans , intermediates for producing the same , and a process for the preparation and methods of detecting opioid receptors . the radioimaging agent of the present invention has the following formula : ## str1 ## wherein i is selected from the group consisting of 123 l and 125 ; and where r is alkyl , cycloalkylloweralkyl or allyl . | 6Physics
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a liquid crystal display includes a first sub - pixel electrode to which a first data signal is applied , a second sub - pixel electrode which is spaced apart from the first pixel electrode and to which a second data signal is applied , and a floating electrode which is capacitance - coupled to the first sub - pixel electrode and the second sub - pixel electrodes . also described is a method of controlling an lcd , the method including applying a first data signal to a first sub - pixel electrode , applying a second data signal to a second sub - pixel electrode , and capacitance - coupling a floating electrode to the first sub - pixel electrode and the second sub - pixel electrode . | 6Physics
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a connector assembly for a thin film acoustic receiver array provides a spring support block having a plurality of holes each aligning one helical compression spring which serves as a conduit between a rear surface of the piezoelectrict film and a circuit card . the front surface of the film is supported against the force of the springs using an acoustically transparent material that may also provide matching between water and the piezoelectric film | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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temperature of a blood bag or other refrigerated package is continuously monitored throughout long periods of low temperature transportation and / or storage by an attached button . if the package contents exceed the predetermined safe upper temperature limit , the button produces an indication of having exceeded such limit sometime during transportation and / or storage . the indication is provided by a visual marker mounted on a metal part having a phase transition temperature corresponding to said limit and formed above the safe temperature to have a position which holds the indicator in a visible position corresponding to excessive temperature . the wire is shaped to a second position at freezing temperatures below said safe temperature by means which provide a visual indication of such setting . | 6Physics
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a device for hardening an ethernet switch is disclosed . the device provides cooling for the switch , and , suppresses electrical transients and electromagnetic interference , which could affect the power supply , and data transmission of the ethernet switch . using this device , the ethernet switch can be used in harsh industrial environments , such as those present in power utility substations . | 7Electricity
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micro implement with micro payload is used for painless and safe percutaneous drug delivery . the micro • head made of maltose or saccharide contains drug and stands on micro - stem installed in orifice of stem holder . non drug micro - stem supports the payload to adjust insertion depth and reach an interest region under skin and is set to come out from the orifice just after insertion . the payload is completely bullet - like inserted into skin and the drug contained micro • head in the upper micro payload is also delivered into skin completely . the bioavailability 100 % is accomplished . the inserted payload solves in internal water and releases drug around the interest region . the implement is composed of payload and holder . the payload is unified of micro • head with drug and non - drug micro • stem . all saccharides means ecologically disposable . | 0Human Necessities
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a rear entrance ski boot incorporating a flex adjusting device , which comprises at least one band element connected to the front quarter of the ski boot and acting by contact on the boot shell . also provided are means of changing the position of the band element relatively to the front quarter to vary the contact condition between the boot shell and band element itself . | 0Human Necessities
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techniques for dynamic instrumentation are provided . a method for instrumentation preparation may include obtaining address data of an original instruction in an original instruction stream , obtaining kernel mode data comprising a kernel breakpoint handler , obtaining user mode data comprising a user breakpoint handler , allocating a page of a process address space , creating a trampoline , associating the trampoline with a breakpoint instruction , and replacing the original instruction with the breakpoint instruction . a method for instrumentation may include detecting the breakpoint instruction , calling the kernel breakpoint handler , modifying an instruction pointer via the kernel breakpoint handler such that the instruction pointer points to the trampoline , and executing the trampoline . the system for instrumentation may include a breakpoint setup module and a breakpoint execution module for respectively setting up and completing instrumentation involving the trampoline . | 6Physics
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a composition and method for producing the composition , which is effective as a virucide and a bactericide , yet safe and non - irritating to human skin . the compositions include fumaric acid , benzoic acid and “ irgasan ® dp 300 ” as the active ingredients , and can also include denatured ethyl alcohol . | 0Human Necessities
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a focussed web crawler learns to recognize web pages that are relevant to the interest of one or more users , from a set of examples provided by the users . it then explores the web starting from the example set , using the statistics collected from the examples and other analysis on the link graph of the growing crawl database , to guide itself towards relevant , valuable resources and away from irrelevant and / or low quality material on the web . thereby , the web crawler builds a comprehensive topic - specific library for the benefit of specific users . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a dish - cleaning appliance comprising a sink having a bowl with an open top for providing access to the bowl . a rack for holding dishes is provided and is received within the bowl and a liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid onto the dish rack to effect the cleaning of any dishes along the rack . the lid is mounted to the sink and is movable to selectively cover the open top of the bowl . a cutting board is positioned on top of the lid and a releasable coupling secures the cutting board to the lid to limit relative movement of the cutting board and the lid . | 0Human Necessities
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a device for treating pieces of a substrate at high pressure , piece by piece or in batches , with a treatment medium in the supercritical or near - critical state , includes a first pressure chamber , a pipe system for supplying and discharging the treatment medium , to and from the pressure chamber under high pressure and an electric motor , which is fixed to the housing in the first pressure chamber or in a second pressure chamber coupled to the first pressure chamber under the high pressure , for driving an actuator to carry out a mechanical action in the treatment medium . the electric motor is in this case open to the treatment medium and is disposed and designed to be accessible to the treatment medium , in such a manner that during the treatment of a substrate the treatment medium flows through and around the electric motor . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a molded plastic holder for printed material includes a substantially flat support panel which is designed to be mounted to any vertical surface . molded as part of and integrally joined to the support panel along a lower edge is a curved clip which curves outwardly at its base so as to provide a clearance space to receive the material and then extends inwardly in order to create a pressure point which presses against any material placed in the holder in order to retain the material securely in place . the integrally molded clip has an inherent spring tension which allows it to be easily pulled forward for the insertion of material into the holder and to spring back to apply the desired holding force . although the majority of support for the articles in the holder is provided by that material simply resting against the lower inside surface of the clip at its point of connection to the support panel , the pressure added by the clip helps to retain the material in position and with certain types of material , the slight pressure added by the clip bends the material slightly such that its outer edges are easily accessible to be grasped by the user when the material is to be withdrawn from the holder . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of reducing a weight of a subject includes administering to the subject in need thereof a composition comprised of fucoxanthin extract and at least one selected from the group consisting of tocotrienol , fucoidan and a combination thereof , wherein the subject is a mammal . | 0Human Necessities
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an electronic musical instrument having a pitch designating unit capable of designating pitches of a plurality of tone signals to be generated , a plurality of tone signal generating channels for selectively generating and outputting a plurality of tone signals having a different pitch designated by the pitch designating unit , a mixing unit for mixing tone signals generated by the plurality of tone signal generating units , a plurality of resonance signal generating units each having a different resonance frequency characteristic , for receiving a mixed tone signal from the mixing unit and generating and outputting a plurality of different resonance signals , and an input level controller provided on the input side of the plurality of resonance signal generating units , for controlling a level of the mixed tone signal from the mixing unit for each resonance signal generating unit , in accordance with a pitch of each of a plurality of tone signals to be generated , and supplying the level controlled mixed tone signal to each resonance signal generating unit . the electronic musical instrument also has a sostenuto pedal detector , and when the sostenuto pedal is depressed , the input level controller may further adjust the level of the level controlled mixed tone signal corresponding to a pitch or pitches of generated tone signals . | 6Physics
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disclosed are methods of cell surface activation and inhibition that involve the interaction of an inhibitor of matrix metalloprotease known as timp - 2 , with the enzyme , gelatinase - a . critical to the methods of the invention is the discovery of a unique timp - 2 binding site on the surface of the c - terminal domain of the enzyme , which has been determined to be asp 656 , but which can also included other residues in the gela - ctd domain with which asp 656 forms a contiguous surface , namely gly 651 , phe 650 , and tyr 636 identification of this binding site provides a useful target for the screening of mmp inhibitors and for prognosis and treatment of diseases in which mmps are implicated . compounds which are candidate mmp inhibitors can be structured to competitively inhibit cell surface activation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a liquid crystal micro display is manufactured by creating a hole in an lcmd surface , filling the lcmd with liquid crystal material through the hole , and then sealing the hole . the invention allows an lcmd to be tested before it is separated from other lcmds and packaged . as a result , the invention increases the yield and reduces the cost associated with lcmd manufacturing . | 6Physics
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pedicle screws are inserted in spinal vertebrae in a manner to reduce the likelihood of nerve damage caused by improper screw placement . a screw opening is started in part of a skeletal region , e . g ., a pedicle of a lumbar vertebra and an electric potential of a certain magnitude is applied to the inner surface of the opening while the patient is observed for nervous reactions such as leg twitching . the opening continues to be formed while the electric potential is applied until a desired hole depth is obtained in the absence of nervous reaction to the potential . the direction in which the screw opening is being formed is changed to a direction other than the last direction , after observing patient reactions to the electric potential when the screw opening was being formed in the last direction . a system for carrying out the procedure includes a tool handle and a probe member extending from the handle with a tip for working an opening in bone tissue . an electrical stimulator in the form of a self - contained nerve stimulator unit , or circuitry provided inside the tool handle , produces an electric potential at a selected level . the potential is applied to the tip of the probe member while the tool handle is manipulated and the tip is directed toward the bone tissue . | 0Human Necessities
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improved &# 34 ; easy - clean &# 34 ; vinyl acetate homo - and copolymer - based emulsion adhesives are provided by the addition thereto of specific water soluble , ionic salts . those particular vinyl acetate based adhesives which are formulated for use in remoistening applications are further improved with respect to their &# 34 ; lay - flat &# 34 ; performance . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a mechanically joined steering assembly for supporting the wheel of a wheeled vehicle for steering movement relative to the frame of the vehicle . the steering assembly includes a crown attached by mechanical fasteners to blades and to a central steering portion joining the assembly to the frame of the vehicle . the parts joined are the blades , steerer , crown , and reinforcements . mechanical fasteners serviceable with common tools provide a reinforced steering assembly of greater strength than welded or brazed constructions . this assembly allows the use of metallic , advanced composite , or thermoplastic components . adjustments of axle location and steering geometry are made by sliding blades up or down in crown . blades , steerer , and crown retain the original cold drawn strength of the metal used by mechanically joining without brazing or welding . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a biodegradable copolymer with a core block comprising bioresorbable hydrophobic polyester segment and from 3 to 10 shell blocks comprising hydrophilic polyethylene glycol segment . the hydrophobic polyester segment and each of the hydrophilic polyethylene glycol segments are linked by a urethane linkage . a polymeric micelle composition containing the copolymer is also provided . the copolymer forms micelles when the concentration of the copolymer in a dispersing medium reaches or exceeds the critical micelle concentration . the micelles possess good drug and bioactive agent delivery characteristics and are suitable for use in drug delivery or cosmetic applications . | 0Human Necessities
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a deformable , insertable device for relieving intraocular pressure comprising a body portion composed of a biocompatible porous material , said body portion comprising a first end portion and a second end portion , said body portion defining pores therethrough , said pores being of such size and quantity as to permit drainage of fluid from the anterior chamber to the scleral tissue without collapse of the anterior chamber ; and | 0Human Necessities
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a contrast medium injector for injecting a patient with contrast medium for a ct scan is programmed to provide an injection protocol that is a representation of an ideally defined exponential curve with an initial injection rate decaying at an exponential rate . this has been found to produce a uniform vascular enhancement for the scanning of a patient &# 39 ; s blood vessels . the particular exponential decay coefficient which has been found to be optimal is directly proportional to the cardiac output divided by the patient &# 39 ; s weight and is approximated at 0 . 01 for a typical human . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention provides a distributed application server comprising a cluster of two or more nodes in a peer configuration . the two or more nodes are associated with at least one message stream comprising a plurality of messages propagated through the associated nodes . the invention also provides a method of implementing a distributed application server comprising the steps of arranging a cluster of two or more nodes in a peer configuration and associating the nodes with at least one message stream . | 7Electricity
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the invention concerns a video alarm system for discriminating a video signal for detecting a movement or change in a scene under supervision by a television camera , the television picture being sub - divided into a plurality of areas which are individually evaluated to determine whether or not an alarm is to be raised . in order to avoid the release of a spurious alarm by fluctuations in basic brightness of the scene , caused for example by intermittent cloud cover , a particular area of the picture is investigated for variations in average brightness . if a brightness change greater than a predetermined threshold is detected in the selected area , any alarm signal initiated by the alarm system is suppressed . | 6Physics
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a light emitting unit including plural kinds of light emitting elements with different light emitting wavelengths , wherein , among the light emitting elements , at least one kind of light emitting element includes a semiconductor layer configured by laminating a first conductive layer , an active layer and a second conductive layer and having a side surface exposed by the first conductive layer , the active layer and the second conductive layer ; a first electrode electrically connected to the first conductive layer ; a second electrode electrically connected to the second conductive layer ; a first insulation layer contacting at least an exposed surface of the active layer in the surface of the semiconductor layer ; and a metal layer contacting at least a surface , which is opposite to the exposed surface of the active layer , in the surface of the first insulation layer , and electrically separated from the first electrode and the second electrode . | 7Electricity
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a radio telephone with a sliding cover that moves between positions concealing and revealing a plurality of keys . predetermined functions are performed in response to respective sequences of actuations of the plurality of keys . the exposed keys are utilisable for a range of positions of the slide . | 7Electricity
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an insect swatter having flexible , parallel , non - overlapping , substantially contiguous tines allowing swatting of insects on regular or irregular surfaces , said tines being arranged to provide a substantially planar surface for striking insects by minimizing the force applied thereto so as to reduce lateral expulsion of insect bodily fluids . | 0Human Necessities
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a process for making - 5 -- 1 -- 1 , 3 - dihydroimidazole - 2 - thione and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof , and for making intermediates useful in the formation of said compound . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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to a standard am radio receiver there is connected an impulse - noise suppression system comprising a preliminary blanking gate adapted for connecting to and for interrupting the am - modulated signal path at the input of the if section , and an audio blanking gate adapted for interrupting the audio circuit . both blanking circuits detect impulse noise at the rf amplifier and with appropriate delays blank both points . audio blanking masks the audio disturbance caused by the blanking in the am - modulated - signal path . audio blanking time is preferably from 2 to 3 times the duration of the blanking of the am - modulated - signal path and is thus kept very short causing a minimum interruption of the wanted audio signal . associated with the audio - signal - path blanking circuit is a sample and hold circuit for smoothing the blanked audio signal and virtually eliminating an audio disturbance or noise that is otherwise generated by the audio blanking circuit itself . | 7Electricity
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according to an illustrative embodiment , an information processing apparatus is provided . the information processing apparatus includes a storage for storing content identification and content type information in association with each other , the content identification identifying a content that a renderer acquired from a server and reproduced ; an input unit for receiving a reproduction request specifying the content type information ; and a transmission unit for retrieving the content identification associated with the specified content type information from the storage and transmitting to the renderer an instruction for reproduction , the instruction for reproduction including the content identification . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for increasing the internal height of a casing of an air cleaner for an engine in order to accommodate a larger air filter . a larger air filter is accommodated by increasing the distance between the upper and lower members of the casing by increasing the thickness of the air filter &# 39 ; s peripheral flange or by adding a spacer element between the upper and lower members . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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computer - enabled methods and devices allow for the ready set - up for machine instruction generation by addressing various combinations of machining patterns and tool axis orientations via the selection or designation of a machining pattern and the selection or designation of a tool axis orientation via exemplary separate menus of a user interface . | 6Physics
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the invention is directed to an improved wear - resistant sprue bushing typically for use in plastic injection molding operations . the sprue bushing has a body member , a nozzle seat and a wear - resistant liner . the sprue bushing shortens cycle times by facilitating cooling and has an increased service life . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a valuable document identification method and system are provided . the method comprises , detecting features in different space ranges of a valuable document , and obtaining multi - source information ω =, wherein x i ∩ x j ≠ φ , or x i ∩ x j ≠ φ and x i & lt ;=& gt ; x j ; labeling the space position of x j with x i according to semantic constraints of x i and x j , and obtaining position constraints ψ ij ; extracting a characteristic value f i from x i , and extracting a characteristic value f j from x j according to the position constrains ψ ij ; determining whether f i , f j meet the characteristic criteria of the valuable document , if yes , then receiving the valuable document , or else , rejecting the valuable document . the method enables improved reliability and robustness of the valuable document identification system . | 6Physics
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an adaptive filter 24 adaptively filters a signal and updates a plurality of coefficients stored on capacitors 69 to minimize the error between the filter output at 72 and a set of notional reference values supplied by a reference generator 74 . the stored values of one or more coefficients are monitored and if the monitored coefficient or coefficients pass respective thresholds or leave respective ranges , indicating the onset of maladaption a default set of coefficients is forced . | 6Physics
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a thickener composition for thickening aqueous compositions which contains a ) a water soluble or water dispersible thickener containing urethane groups , b ) a non - ionic aromatic or alkyl - substituted aromatic emulsifier and c ) a compound corresponding to formula i r . sub . 2 -- . sub . t h !. sub . u wherein r 2 represents an optionally branched and unsaturated aliphatic radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms , a cycloaliphatic radical having 6 to 10 carbon atoms or a heterocyclic radical having 5 to 12 ring atoms , as obtained by removing the active hydrogen from a hydroxyl , amino , carboxylic acid or amide group , q 2 represents a c 2 - c 4 alkylene oxide unit , t has a value from 1 to 30 and u has a value from 1 to 10 , and d ) optionally further additives . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a constant velocity joint for a drive system comprises : an outer joint member having a plurality of inwardly facing outer ball grooves , the outer ball grooves consisting of a first group of grooves and a second group of grooves with composite or non - linear groove pattern ; an inner joint member disposed inside the outer joint member and having a plurality of outwardly facing inner ball grooves consisting of a first group of grooves and a second group of grooves with composite or non - linear groove pattern , each inner ball groove of the inner joint member being coupled with a corresponding outer ball groove of the outer joint member generally in crossed pair ; and a cage having circumferentially displaced cage windows to accommodate a plurality of balls therein . the groove patterns of the ball grooves can be a combination of skewed grooves and non linear grooves , a combination of non linear of linear grooves and non linear grooves . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and apparatus for detecting ferrous changes passing axially through a cylindrical space . in one embodiment , the method comprises surrounding the cylindrical space with a nonmagnetic cylinder having an outer wall and a cylindrical axis ; creating an alternating magnetic field in the cylindrical space , the magnetic field created by a rotatable permanent magnet ; monitoring the magnetic field with magnetic flux sensors placed outside the outer walls ; and detecting changes in the magnetic field as ferrous matter passes axially through the cylindrical space . in other embodiments , the apparatus identifies ferrous changes as the tool joints that connect a jointed tubing string as the tubing string is moved in or out of a well bore , or as the presence or absence of a coiled tubing string in the well bore . | 6Physics
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a pulsed - force cmp scheme allows for the down force holding a wafer onto a pad to cycle periodically between minimum and maximum values . when the force is near its minimum value , slurry flows into the space between the wafer and the pad . when the force is near its maximum value , slurry is squeezed out allowing for the abrasive action of the pad surface to erode wafer surface features . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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provided is an apparatus and method for receiving a differential space - time block code without estimating a channel characteristic using an additional training sequence in a wireless communication system using a plurality of transmission / reception antennas . the apparatus for receiving a differential stbc includes a detector for detecting a symbol from a received differential stbc using a trellis diagram and a viterbi algorithm , a deinterleaver for deinterleaving the detected symbol , and a decoder for decoding a signal deinterleaved by the deinterleaver . | 7Electricity
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disclosed is a novel method of treating nuts with a compressed carbon dioxide gas so as to make them oxidation - resistant . for carrying out the method , a device is used , which can contain a compressed carbon dioxide gas and which is equipped with door or gate to put nuts into and take them out of itself , heater to heat nuts in itself , chiller to chill nuts in itself , and valve to introduce a carbon dioxide gas into itself and release the gas out of itself . nuts as treated by the novel method with the illustrated device are to be satisfactorily oxidation - resistant when they are stored . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus which is capable of supporting a process for gasifying a variety of hydrocarbon - containing materials . the resulting hydrogen - containing gas is suitable for use in various combustion processes and for petrochemical processes . a hydrocarbon - containing material is mixed with natural gas under pressure . the suspended material and gas are then injected under pressure into an acceleration / gasification tube . intense heat is applied to the mixture as it travels through this tube , resulting in the cracking of the hydrocarbon chains and the release of additional energy . the released bond energy , along with the addition of the external energy , rapidly expands the gas and causes the velocity of the moving mixture to rise sharply as it proceeds down the tube . the acceleration / gasification tube is connected to a diffuser , which is essentially an expansion nozzle with a series of heat exchangers to cool the rapidly expanding gas . an evacuation pump is attached to the diffuser to extract the cooled gas and maintain flow in the system . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a low cost , easy to use , snap - on , linear - to - vernier syringe by which a volume of material may be controllably and accurately delivered to a recipient . by virtue of the present invention , a piston supporting collar member may be securely snapped into releaseable engagement with a conventional , disposable syringe cylinder to complete the syringe assembly . moreover , the conventional syringe cylinder is thereby converted into a precisely accurate pipetting cylinder to control the infusion of highly potent , dosage sensitive , radioactive , or expensive drugs , and the like , without requiring any modification to the cylinder . the syringe assembly is particularly adapted to permit rapid switching between freely rotated and incrementally rotated modes of operation , whereby a predetermined volume of material may be selectively imparted from the syringe cylinder , either continuously or in discrete and precisely calibrated increments . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention is a non - ideal barrier coating composition and the method for applying the coating composition to substrates . the non - ideal barrier coating is useful for providing an effective barrier against gas permeability in containers and for extending shelf - life of containers , especially plastic evacuated blood collection devices . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an all - optical device for data processing is presented . the device comprises at least one optical waveguide unit made of linear media and configured to provide multiple total internal reflections of light passing therethrough , the waveguide unit comprising a waveguide portion for interaction between reflected light components of input light ; an input aperture arrangement formed by at least one input aperture at an input facet of the waveguide portion ; and an output aperture arrangement forme by at least one output aperture at an output facet of the waveguide portion . the geometry of the input aperture arrangement and the waveguide portion is selected so as to determine an interference pattern resulting from a diffraction - based interaction between light components of a predetermined wavelength while the light components propagate through the waveguide portion , a location of the at least one output aperture relative to features of the interference pattern being selected to provide at the output an appropriate modulation of at least one parameter of the input light . | 6Physics
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a configurable robotic apparatus and system is disclosed that is remotely operable in difficult , hazardous , subterranean , or submerged environs . the apparatus merges diverse disciplines to effect inspecting , cleaning , treating , repairing or otherwise maintaining a wide variety of materials and conditions . deployment environments include power , municipal water and wastewater plants , surface and submerged infrastructures , and like industrial applications . extensible and articulating modules , configurable through standardized and interchangeable connectors , provide unique flexibility , scalability and versatility to accommodate a wide range of shapes , surfaces , and obstacles . in - module intelligence and instrumentation eliminates the need for constant manual control through autonomous operation capable of simultaneous optimization and synchronization of multiple work processes , but manual override and remote control is provided to overcome unanticipated limitations . benefits include improved efficiency , cost , and safety over prior art . high - performance , one - pass operation reduces facility downtime while incorporating environmentally responsible debris recovery . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a variable electronic component in the nature of a small sealed capacitor includes a pair of free floating dielectric plates disposed overlying a conductive body which is displaceable therebetween along a linear path . the conductive body is brought into varying degrees of overlapping registration with a conductive layer on the dielectric plates to vary the impedance characteristics of the capacitor between minimum and maximum values . | 7Electricity
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as part of a memory array , a circuit is provided for altering the drive applied to an access transistor that regulates electrical communication within the memory array . in one embodiment , the circuit is used to alter the drive applied to a sense amp &# 39 ; s voltage - pulling transistor , thereby allowing modification of the voltage - pulling rate for components of the sense amp . a sample of test data is written to the memory array and read several times at varying drive rates in order to determine the sense amp &# 39 ; s ability to accommodate external circuitry . in another embodiment , the circuit is used to alter the drive applied to a bleeder device that regulates communication between the digit lines of the memory array and its cell plate . slowing said communication allows defects within the memory array to have a more pronounced effect and hence increases the chances of finding such defects during testing . the circuit is configured to accept and apply a plurality of voltages , either through a contact pad or from a series of discrete voltage sources coupled to the circuit . | 6Physics
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a system whereby a potential advertiser can see a motorist &# 39 ; s view of an outdoor ad space without the need to actually drive past the outdoor ad space . a video image is recorded of the outdoor ad space from a vehicle driving past the outdoor ad space using a video recorder . a database is populated with images of each outdoor ad space . an advertiser queries the database using some identifier in order to retrieve the image and once retrieved , view the image . | 6Physics
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through the use of image processing and set - up calibration techniques , an accurate position of an object may be determined . embodiments of the present disclosure measure a change in position over a known time interval . accordingly , the change in position aids in measuring the object &# 39 ; s metrics such as , for example , position , velocity , acceleration , maximum velocity , maximum acceleration and / or maximum deceleration . the object can be , for example , any person , individual body part , a group of body parts , a vehicle , or any other movable object . | 6Physics
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a variable speed drive clutch of the type including a drive shaft , a driven or output shaft , a drive sheave on the drive shaft , a driven sheave on the driven shaft , and a drive belt for drivably interconnecting the drive sheave to the driven sheave . the drive sheave includes a fixed half and an axially slideable half . the slideable half defines a housing in which a support or spider for supporting flyweights is mounted . the flyweights move radially outward and inwardly , from a given radius at any given instant , in response to increasing and decreasing rotating speeds , respectively , of the drive shaft . cam rollers associated with the flyweights ride on cam surfaces on the slideable sheave half and cause the slideable sheave half to move axially away from the fixed sheave half , when the flyweights move radially inwardly , and towards the fixed sheave half when the flyweights move radially outwardly . the invention includes a non - circular , outer periphery for the drive shaft and bearing members are secured to the said housing and have the same inner peripheral shape as the outer periphery of the drive shaft so that rotation of the drive shaft is imparted directly to the slideable sheave half while , at the same time , the movable sheave half slides along the drive shaft in response to varying speeds of the drive shaft . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a gas sensing unit designed to be protected against explosions and serving for the detection of combustible gases in an atmosphere , containing a gas sensor functioning according to the principle of catalytic oxidation or a semiconductor gas sensor . the gas sensing unit contains , within a housing , at least two mutually separated chambers or spaces . the one chambr is a compression - proof space and contains an electronic evaluation circuit for the gas sensor , the other chamber , which is a space structured to be protected against explosions , contains the gas sensor and a balancing element and is separated from the atmosphere by a sintered metal bushing or sleeve . a third explosion - proof chamber or space can be provided in the gas sensing unit for the purpose of connecting the lines or conductors . the gas sensor together with the balancing adapter forms an assembly or unit which can be pluggably arranged in the cover of the chamber containing the electronic system or hardware . with such type gas sensing unit it is possible to easily exchange the gas sensor at its erection site , without the need for having to open the compression - proof chamber containing the electronic components . the testing and balancing of the gas sensor can be accomplished at the manufacturing plant . | 6Physics
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a system and method for minimizing blocking in optical networks utilizes algorithms developed to reduce non - revenue generating oeo conversions as a result of blocking based on routing and wavelength and / or subband assignment . demands are prioritized on a basis of optical reach , and regenerators required for overcoming optical reach limitations are strategically placed to overcome blocking . | 7Electricity
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an inlet adapter includes a top portion threadingly engageable to a body portion , an expandable portion disposed adjacent the body portion , and a bolt threadingly engageable to the top portion , the bolt securing the expandable portion adjacent the body portion and compressing the expandable portion in association with rotation of the body portion about the top portion . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention is a methodology to prioritize packets based on the conditional probability that given the values of attributes carried by packet , the packet is a legitimate one . we will call this the conditional legitimate probability of a packet from here onward . the conditional probability of each packet is evaluated based on bayesian estimation technique . this is accomplished by comparing the attributes carried by an incoming packet against the “ nominal ” distribution of attributes of legitimate packet stream . since an exact prioritization of packets based on their conditional legitimate probability would require offline , multiple - pass operations , e . g . sorting , we take the following alternative approach to realize an online , one - pass selectively dropping scheme . in particular , we maintain the cumulative distribution function of the conditional legitimate probability of all incoming packets and apply a threshold - based selective dropping mechanism according to the conditional probability value computed for each incoming packet . to speed - up the computation of the conditional legitimate probability for each incoming packet , we may , as an alternative , use the logarithmic version of the equation to implement the bayesian estimation process . other features of the invention include : providing means to guarantee minimum throughput of particular type of packets ; providing a . filtering mechanism to suppress the noise during estimation / maintenance of nominal attributes distribution ; applying state - of - the - art efficient algorithm / data - structures for quantile and histogram building / updates ; using the proven , industrial - strength load - shedding algorithms as a submodule in the overload control algorithm ; and being amenable to practical implementation to support online , one - pass processing on high - speed communication links . | 7Electricity
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bra - back fasteners parts and shoulder strap guards having hook and plush fastener elements , and methods of manufacturing them . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of forming a coating deposits a material onto a substrate with high velocity thermal spray apparatus . the method comprises the steps of mixing of an oxidizer gas and a gaseous fuel in the mixing unit , igniting and combusting the oxidizer and gaseous fuel mixture in the combustion chamber , feeding products of combustion to the accelerating nozzle , introducing selected spraying material into accelerating nozzle to form a supersonic stream of hot combustion product gases with entrained particles of spray material , and spraying at high velocity onto a surface positioned in the path of the stream at the discharge end of the nozzle ; and forming a non - clogging convergent - divergent gas dynamic virtual nozzle in the accelerating nozzle by annularly introducing a coaxial gas flow , through a narrow continuous slot of circumferential ring geometry in the vicinity of the entrance to the diverging outlet bore of the accelerating nozzle . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in one embodiment , the invention is an apparatus having an isolated side and a line side . a line - side connector is connectable to a cable . an isolated - side physical - layer module is electrically coupled to the connector via a signal - isolation transformer and processes signals transmitted over the cable . a line - side power conditioning module is electrically coupled to an isolated - side power switcher via a power - isolation transformer that converts an ac power signal received from the power switcher into a transformed ac power signal and converts the transformed ac power signal into a cable power signal to be supplied via the connector to the cable in order to power a cable - powered device connected to the cable . an isolated - side control module performs a detection function in which the control module determines whether or not a cable - powered device is connected to the cable . | 7Electricity
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disclosed in this invention are a novel compound trisisocyanurate which can serve as an intermediate for the preparation of trisisocyanurate useful as a polymerization reaction regulator , crosslinking agent , curing agent , lubricant adjunct , etc ., and a process for preparing the said compound , as well as a process for preparing trisisocyanurate using the said compound as an intermediate . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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disclosed are formulations adapted to form a foamed cementitious composition , the foamed cementitious composition itself , a method of forming a hydraulic binder foam , and a method of conveying and applying the resulting foam to a substrate . a pumpable cementitious slurry is formed , the slurry is mixed with a gas such as air , and is subjected to mechanically created turbulence to generate gas bubbles and create a foam , which preferably is stabilized by a foam stabilizing agent such as polyvinyl alcohol present in the slurry . the foam is then conveyed to a nozzle or other suitable dispense point from which it is applied , for example sprayed , preferably uniformly , onto a substrate to be coated . prior to dispensing , a set accelerator is preferably injected , which causes the foam to gel , which in turn improves the hangability of the product on a substrate . the spray material adheres to the substrate and hardens to form an insulative coating on the substrate . also disclosed are dry compositions comprising a hydratable cementitious binder , a mechanical foam stabilizing agent , and optionally a fibrous component , set retarder and air entraining agent , said composition providing , on the addition of water , gas and mechanical turbulence , a settable foam which is capable of spray application to a steel structural member and which , after spray application , is adherent to the member in the foamed state and after setting . the foam after setting , forms a fire and heat protective adherent coating on the member . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a string of electrically powered ornaments such as lights connected in a series and sequentially identifiable indicia is applied sequentially in association with each ornament in the string to enable a person to trace the string for testing each ornament . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a fluid bearing having a pair of members in relatively rotatable relationship with each other , and a compliant foil bearing disposed between the pair of relatively rotatable members . the compliant foil bearing has a plurality of overlapping integral compliant foil / stiffener elements with one end mounted to one of the rotatable members . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an electrographic stylus recording apparatus producing a toner powder image on a receptor belt wherein non - imaging toner powder is collected at a cylindrical sleeve located downstream from the stylus array and is subsequently returned from the cylindrical sleeve to the upstream side of the stylus array by depositing toner powder from the cylindrical sleeve onto the receptor belt by adjustment of the toner powder on the cylindrical sleeve relative to the space between the cylindrical sleeve plus the application of a d . c . voltage to the cylindrical sleeve . | 6Physics
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a decoupling device for the bearing arrangement of a shaft carried in a housing , in particular a shaft of a belt - driven conical - pulley transmission with a chain that functions as the belt . the decoupling device includes an outer bearing ring configured with a circularly cylindrical outer surface and within which the shaft is mounted , and an inner surface of a housing that encloses the bearing ring outer surface . at least one radial ondular washer is arranged between the bearing ring outer surface and the housing inner surface , which allows a limited relative radial movement between the housing inner surface and the bearing ring outer surface by elastic deformation of the washer . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a receptacle for use in collecting samples down a well bore is provided , the receptacle comprising a plurality of interconnecting modules . a main chamber is capable of holding a sample , and sensors within the chamber detect physical and chemical characteristics of the sample . valves in a chamber wall seal the chamber after a fluid sample has been collected . a communication means is placed in communication with the chamber so as to provide an externally accessible port which communicates with the inside of the chamber and allows detection and analysis of sample characteristics without removing the sample from the sealed chamber . the chamber includes a piston which is adjustable to keep pressure constant in the chamber and a heating element to keep temperature constant . a method for sampling downhole fluids is also provided . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a rules engine acquires sensor data from sensors applied to the heart to determine the presence of a rapid heartbeat . the rules engine applies rules to the sensor data to determine whether to deliver an electrical waveform to a vagus nerve . the rules engine further determines whether an electrical waveform should be applied to the heart and , if so , the type of electrical waveform . | 0Human Necessities
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a focus detecting device of the kind using an area sensor which has a plurality of focus detecting areas necessitates setting a correction value for every one of the focus detecting areas and storing all the correction values thus obtained , whereas , according to the invention , the correction value for each of the focus detecting areas of the area sensor is obtained by an arithmetic operation using , as variables , two parameters indicative of the position of the area , so that a focus detecting device can be arranged to obviate the necessity of storing all the correction values for the respective focus detecting areas . | 6Physics
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the addition of a mixture of sodium silicate and a nonionic surfactant to a pre - concrete mix results in concrete having greater compressive strength . when the mix additionally contains sawdust and clay , light weight , insulative building material , which applicant calls insul - wood , is provided . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a multipoint fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine includes fuel metering device such as fuel injector associated for selectively controlled injection of the second fuel to corresponding combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine . a fuel supply manifold associates with fuel injector for directing the second fuel to each fuel injector . an intake port adaptor mechanism adapts the intake port of the associated combustion chamber to receive the selectively controlled injection of the fuel from an associated fuel injector . the intake port adaptor mechanism may also engage the intake port so as to permit selective flow of the first fuel or the second fuel to the intake port of the selected combustion chamber . a control mechanism selectively controls the flow of the second fuel through each injector . the multipoint fuel delivery system make practical both dedicated or single - fuel multipoint injection and , alternatively , selective bi - fuel multipoint injection for an internal combustion engine . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to phase - contrast imaging which visualizes the phase information of coherent radiation passing a scanned object . focused gratings are used which reduce the creation of trapezoid profile in a projection with a particular angle to the optical axis . a laser supported method is used in combination with a dedicating etching process for creating such focused grating structures . | 0Human Necessities
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a session relay apparatus for preventing the packet relay delay by detecting the start and end of the policy settable peer - to - peer communication is disclosed . the session relay apparatus for relay a session control message transmitted and received between communication terminals to control the peer - to - peer communication detects the start and end of the communication from the session control message , and acquires the information for identifying a session and the information on the peer - to - peer communication carried out on the session . upon generation of a policy indicating the packet relay control process by a policy generating unit , edge nodes for passing the packet are searched for and the policy is distributed to the edge nodes . the policy is set in the edge nodes accommodating the communication terminals at the start of communication , and the policy setting is canceled at the end of communication . | 7Electricity
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a spreader assembly with surface - clearing blower includes a rotary or broadcast spreader mounted on a frame for distribution and deposition of granular material in an area proximate the spreader assembly , a blower also mounted on the frame and with one or more ducts or hoses for conveying forced air to a surface proximate the spreader assembly to be cleared of deposited material . granular material may include seed , ice - melt compound or salt , or fertilizer or other lawn or garden amendment or additive . the frame is mounted on the powered drive unit of a walk - behind mower to replace the mower deck . | 4Fixed Constructions
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lessons of the sep . 11 , 2001 terrorist attack and hurricane katrina are incorporated . methods are disclosed for rapidly establishing alternate electronic messaging for person - to - person communications in a large - scale emergency . details for constructing electronic access addresses comprised in part by subscriber telephone numbers and an event identifier , allows the provider to establish a default system with no specific information from the user while allowing the user to access the messages in a systematic way . no registration or passwords are required , which allows free access to all interested parties . expedited contact of lost pet owners and parents , as well as identification of the dead , is provided . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a process for removal of ethylene oxide from ambient air laden with eo is passed through a zeolite - based removal media , which preferrably consists of the acid form of zeolite zsm - 5 , herein referred to as “ h - zsm - 5 .” the process described herein may be applied to many forms , configurations and uses , such as , for example , gas masks , fume hood ventilation filters , cartridge filters , etc . preferably , the h - zsm - 5 is configured within an apparatus in such a manner that the stream containing eo is brought into sufficient contact with the zeolite to remove the eo from the airstream . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus for transferring paper sheets includes a supply device which supplies sheets , a supply unit which is provided as part of the supply device and forms a supply outlet through which the sheets are ejected , a receiving device which is connected to the supply device in such a manner as to be vertically movable relative to the supply device , and a receiving unit which is provided as part of the receiving device and forms a receiving inlet by which the sheets are received , wherein one of the supply unit and the receiving unit is configured to be vertically movable , and changes a vertical position thereof in response to relative positional relationship between the supply device and the receiving device . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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apparatus for delivering a prosthetic heart valve into a patient by means that are less invasive than conventional open - chest , open - heart surgery . the prosthetic valve may be collapsed while in a delivery device . when the valve reaches the desired implant site in the patient , the valve can be released from the delivery device , which allows the valve to re - expand to the configuration in which it can function as a heart valve . for example , the delivery device may be constructed to facilitate delivery of the prosthetic valve into the patient via the apex of the patient &# 39 ; s heart . | 0Human Necessities
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an opener for separating the shells of a clam or oyster . the inventive device includes a base plate having a support channel for receiving and supporting an oyster . a lever arm is pivotally mounted to the base plate and includes an engaging tip secured to the lever arm and positioned for engagement with the oyster residing within the support channel to effect cracking and opening of the oyster . the opener substantially reduces a chance of an operator sustaining a laceration during opening of a shell , thereby reducing a risk of viral contamination of the associated clam or oyster . | 0Human Necessities
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coded interchangeable key pad assemblies alternately installed on a keyboard so that one of a variety of programmable sets of keyboard functions is enabled for selection by user actuation of the keys . each key pad assembly has a durable construction and is securely attachable to the remainder of the keyboard . each key pad assembly is installed on the remainder of the keyboard and interacts with the system with which the keyboard interfaces , preferably a programmable system , to provide a custom key panel for the user so that key functions can be tailored to a desired selection of operations available to the user upon actuation of the keys . | 7Electricity
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