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a turbine engine cooling arrangement according to an example of the present disclosure includes , among other things , a core passage for receiving a core flow for combustion , a first airflow source including a first passage adjacent the core passage for conveying a first airflow , a second airflow source including a second passage adjacent the first passage for conveying a second airflow , and a heat exchanger that is thermally connected with the first passage and the second passage for transferring heat between the first airflow and the second airflow . the first airflow and the second airflow stream over the heat exchanger in a parallel radial direction and a parallel axial direction . an engine inlet divides inlet air into the core flow , the first airflow , and the second airflow . a method of providing cooling air is also disclosed . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a vector space comprising all of the filter coefficients for different interfering signals ) is provided , based on an acquired impulse response . a linear vector sub - space comprising all of the optimal filter coefficients for different interfering signals ) is established from said vector space using a vector space optimization method . the filter coefficients are established from the vector sub - space according to the current interfering signal ) being detected , during ongoing data transmission and at the maximum transmission speed . | 7Electricity
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a battery charging system includes a charging path for charging batteries which have a variety of different charging parameters requiring different optimum charging algorithms . the battery charging system comprises a charging algorithm sensing circuit . at least one battery cell having a positive and a negative terminal and an optimum charging algorithm is to be charged . an impedance having two terminals and a value related to a predetermined charging algorithm of the cell approximating the optimum charging algorithm is coupled to one of the positive or negative terminals of the battery cell . a capacitor combines with the impedance to form a characteristic related to the predetermined charging algorithm . battery terminals connected to the cell and to one of the terminals of the impedance form a battery for connecting the cell into the battery charging system with the cell in the charging path , and the impedance and the capacitor in the charging algorithm sensing circuit . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a trocar containing a universal seal for sealing against surgical instruments of varying diameter to maintain insufflation in the body cavity is disclosed . the universal seal has an elastomeric sealing component with a centrally located interior region containing an aperture , and a concentrically located sealing region . the sealing region is composed of an integral laminate having an overlaying layer co - molded with an underlying layer . the overlaying layer has a hardness between about 40 shore a durometer scale and about 80 shore d durometer scale . the underlying layer has a hardness between about 5 shore a durometer scale and about 40 shore a durometer scale . the co - molded laminate balances the properties of tear resistance and elasticity which are necessary for a working universal seal , and does so without the need for resilient legs or protectors to facilitate the opening of the aperture of the seal or to prevent tearing when instruments are inserted . | 0Human Necessities
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a constant velocity joint includes a shield to protect a j - boot from damage due to projectiles such as stones and to prevent ballooning . a rigid portion of the shield is fixed to a ring , which is adapted for fixation to a powertrain component such as a transmission . a flexible portion of the shield prevents projectiles from entering through the opening created by non - coincident axes of the shaft and ring . the flexible portion has a number of truncated conical panels with alternating orientation that accommodate the variable size opening by flexing in an accordion - like fashion . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus and method for terminating crosswires on a tension focus mask . the apparatus includes a set of base segment side rails each having a length and two respective ends . a pair of square tubes attached perpendicular to the respective ends of said base segment side rails to substantially form a rectangle . also included are a pair of massive side rails having a length and two respective ends mounted above said base segments perpendicularly to said square tubes on each of the side rapid . beam shield is offered to the massive side rail and insulating members are sandwiched between the side rail and a bus bar . finally , a tension mask is attached and crosswires are laid and affixed to the bus bar . | 7Electricity
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a multifunction , retractable sun shielding apparatus . a retractable screen , a housing configured to receive and contain the retractable screen upon retracting the screen , and a drive mechanism attached to longitudinal edges of the screen , and configured to drive the screen in directions of retraction and deployment . a power switch may be provided that is actuatable by an operator to drive the drive mechanism to deploy or retract the retractable screen . an interlock automatically stops deployment of the retractable screen at a first predefined position where the screen functions as a visor with regard to an adjacent windshield , and a second predefined position where the screen fully covers the adjacent windshield . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention consists of a blade for a hockey stick , comprising : a blade portion , with a forehand side and a backhand side and a loop extending from the one or both sides of the blade portion , with the loop dimensioned to enclose a hockey puck . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for facilitating at least one donor &# 39 ; s management of charitable monies held in at least one donor account is provided wherein the method includes the step of providing at least one central system having organization information regarding at least one philanthropic organization and donor account information regarding said at least one donor account . the next step includes inputting into said system a query requesting said organization information about said at least one philanthropic organization followed by retrieving and displaying said organization information . the method of present invention further includes inputting into said system a request to transfer said charitable monies from said donor account to said philanthropic organization and generating an order to transfer said charitable monies from said donor account to said philanthropic organization . the final step includes fulfilling the generated order to complete transfer of said monies . | 6Physics
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a method of hardening metal parts , such as a rotor or drive link , and parts thus produced . preferably the method includes imparting residual compressive stresses into the metal parts and uses various small ball type structures to create small compressions in the surfaces of the metal parts . the compressions apply residual stresses to the parts , which strengthen the metal . the substantial uniform ball type structures are pressed into the metal part to control the application of stress into the part and maintain substantial uniform properties within the metal part , which resists future stresses as the part is used in its desired machinery and / or processes . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disposable , pre - sterilized , and pre - calibrated , pre - validated conductivity sensors are provided . these sensors are designed to store sensor - specific information , such as calibration and production information , in a non - volatile memory chip on the sensor on in a barcode printed on the sensor the sensors are calibrated using 0100 molar potassium chloride solutions at 25 degrees celsius . these sensors may be utilize with in - line systems , closed fluid circuits , bioprocessing systems , or systems which require an aseptic environment while avoiding or reducing cleaning procedures and quality assurance variances . | 0Human Necessities
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a golf club which comprises a shaft and an improved club head , the club head having a toe portion , a heel portion , a sole , a front face defined by a bottom edge adjacent the sole , a heel side edge and a toe side edge adjacent the heel and toe portions respectively , and a top edge , the front face having a recessed portion extending substantially between the heel side edge and the toe side edge . the recessed portion may have various configurations from concave to the combination of different planar surfaces . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of making and testing a system on chip comprises providing an integrated system test module in each one of a plurality of soc components . at least one of the soc components communicates with an external interface and at least one other of the soc components . the method includes receiving test configuration data , transmitting test result data , and transmitting and receiving application data via the external interface . the method includes using at least one of the ist modules to receive the test configuration data and configure the ist modules to test the plurality of soc components . | 6Physics
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a silicon rubber embolization agent used in general as well as cerebral vascular surgery having a component a which is composed of : a linear , low viscosity polysiloxane selected from the group consisting of dialkyl , alkylaryl , alkenylalkyl , and diarylpolysiloxanes having reactive functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl , acyloxyl , alkoxyl and amino ; a low viscosity cyclic dialkylpolysiloxane having the formula 4 , wherein r is alkyl ; a pharmaceutically acceptable iodo - containing organosilicium ; or a non - metallic , organic x - ray contrast material , and a component b which is a therapeutically acceptable cross - linking catalyst . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an adjustable mounting for a post system for use in aligning and maintaining a post attached thereto to a desired vertical attitude to a ground surface . the adjustable mounting includes , as embodiments , a ball segment and seat combination that are movable with respect to one another , and in another embodiment involves a pair of interactive tapered washers , with the embodiments all including arrangements for clamping together the components that is a single bolt type fastener that is for maintaining the components of the adjustable mounting between a ground stake top surface , or ground surface , and a post bottom end or post insert base . the relative positioning of the seat to the ball segment and the tapered washers tapered surfaces to one another is to provide an off - set from a straight line axially through which adjustable mounting , that is transferred directly into a post , or a post insert with a post telescoped thereon , as an angle of that post to the vertical , which post can be used as a fences post , sign post , or the like , and may include an arrangement for mounting a container , such as a box or tube , cantilevered thereto that is intended for receiving delivered items , such as mail and / or newspapers . | 0Human Necessities
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a drum with sealed end closures and the method of forming the drum in which a tubular shell is formed to define drum side walls . an end closure is applied to at least one end of the shell with the adjacent peripheral edges of the shell end closure being formed into a circumferentially extending chime with the peripheral edges defining said chime being in abutting surface - to - surface contact and folded to provide a seam with five layers of material of said edges being in a transverse radial direction . the chime is thereafter formed into a reinforced chime folded to provide a seam of predetermined shape with seven layers of material of the edges being in a transverse radial direction and having increased sealing , handling , and strength characteristics while retaining a minimum desired length for the seam . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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one aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of targeting . the method includes positioning a sight point so that the sight point can be used to shoot targets located at different positions relative to the shooter . another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sighting arrangement for facilitating the practice of the above - identified method . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an improved dc electrical starting motor and method for starting internal combustion engines that reduces starter motor noise in the period after the engine starts by damping the vibrations caused by motor cogging as it coasts to a halt , is done by reducing cogging torque and or rigidifying the starter motor housing . in addition several new structures foe reducing cogging torque are disclosed . | 7Electricity
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a method for designing stacked pattern of pcb utilizing genetic algorithm and the system thereof are disclosed . the method comprises the following steps : first of all , information data of stacked pattern is inputted into operational interface of the software ; next , initial solution sets of stacked pattern are generated ; then , duplications of the initial solution sets of stacked pattern are generated according to a fitness function ; afterward , crossover of the duplications of stacked pattern are performed at random ; then , mutations are executed by a probability at random ; finally , identification is performed to check if the solution approaches the standard of demand and the result of stacked pattern is shown ; otherwise , operational step jumps to duplicate step and repeats above steps until satisfying solution is obtained . the most suitable way for package can be arranged out through making especially mathematical calculations by the system efficiently . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for automatically establishing an audio conference call where one of a number of audio conference call service providers must be selected . with this invention a resource broker receives requests from a number of users desiring to establish an audio conference call . profile data on a number of conference call service providers is maintained by the resource broker . based on the profile data and the requests from the users , one of the audio conference call service providers is selected , and the selected audio conference service provider then establishes an audio conference call in accordance with the request from the users . | 7Electricity
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a miniature electrically powered vehicle including an electric motor having a pair of permanent magnets mounted with the north / south pole axis disposed vertically within the vehicle and with the same polarity ends thereof joined together by a common flux strap so that the magnets serve the dual function of interacting with the electric motor and providing an enhanced downward magnetic attraction of the vehicle to the track . | 0Human Necessities
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a semiconductor memory , such as dynamic random access memory , is provided for replacing a defective memory cell with a spare memory cell . the dram includes a main section which has a memory cell array with a plurality of memory cells arranged in an array . a spare section having a spare memory cell array also includes a plurality of memory cells arranged in an array . an address decoder specifies addresses , respectively , of the main section array and the spare section array . a defective bit replacement control circuit is connected to the address decoder and includes a plurality of electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory cells . the address decoder conducts a change - over operation for specifying an address of the first or second arrays according to a storage state , i . e ., contents , of electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory cells . | 7Electricity
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a hand - held endless belt abrading machine comprises a base portion and a main portion , which portion is rotatable relative to the base portion around an axis extending in a forward and rearward direction of the abrading machine . the main portion comprises an air motor having a rotational shaft extending in a direction transverse to the abrading machine and projecting from the left end of the air motor , so that an abrading endless belt assembly drivingly connected to the output shaft is positioned to the left relative to the motor and the base portion which is held by a hand of an operator . when a left - handed person uses the abrading machine , the main portion is turned 180 ° relative to the base portion to shift the abrading endless belt assembly to the right relative to the base portion , thereby enabling the operator to readily observe the abrading belt assembly in operation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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exemplary embodiments determine a type , and a status of a first character included in a group of characters participating in a gaming session . exemplary embodiments determine a goal of the group of characters . exemplary embodiments determine an environment of the group of characters . exemplary embodiments determine a balance of a type of characters required to achieve the goal . exemplary embodiments determine if the first character is available for continued participation in the gaming session . exemplary embodiments respond to the determination that the first character is not available for continued participation in the gaming session , by identifying a first computer controlled character to replace the first character . exemplary embodiments determine replace the first character with the identified first computer controlled character . | 0Human Necessities
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a centrifugal machine comprises a rotor drivable and rotatable by a motor while holding a specimen , and including a recording medium for recording data therein ; a peltier element , when a voltage is applied thereto , for controlling the temperature of the rotor ; a recording head disposed at a position adjacent to the rotor for reproducing data from the recording medium or for recording data into the recording medium ; and , a control device not only for controlling the operation of the peltier element when the peltier element controls the temperature of the rotor but also for controlling the operation of the recording head when the recording head reproduces the data from the recording medium or records the data into the recording medium , wherein the control device , when carrying out the data reproduction or data recording with respect to the recording medium provided in the rotor , controls the peltier element in such a manner that the operation of the peltier element is caused to stop . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system stories digital media records and includes a search engine searching the stored digital media records . it receives search requests from users , logs the search requests , expands the search requests , applies a statistical clustering algorithm , thereby grouping similar search requests together , identifies , using a semantic net hierarchy , a lowest - level term in the hierarchy that subsumes all of the queries in a grouping of search requests , and communicates the identified term to a user . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention concerns a method of making sintered components made from an iron - based powder composition and the sintered component per se . the method is especially suited for producing components which will be subjected to wear at elevated temperatures , consequently the components consists of a heat resistant stainless steel with hard phases including chromium carbo - nitrides . examples of such components are parts in turbochargers for internal combustion engines . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a high activity catalyst and the method of using it to effectively convert the hydrocarbon , soluble oil fraction and carbon monoxide in a diesel exhaust stream while minimizing the oxidation of so 2 is disclosed . the catalyst comprises at least one platinum group metal dispersed on a two - component support comprising in major amount one or more zeolites and in minor amount an inorganic oxide selected from the group consisting of alumina , titania and mixtures thereof . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a consumable metal anode which is used in refuelable electrochemical cells and wherein at least a peripheral edge portion of the anode is protected against a corrosive alkaline environment of the cell by the application of a thin metal coating , the coating being formed of metals such as nickel , silver , and gold . | 7Electricity
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keyboards , keypads and other data entry devices can suffer from a keying ambiguity problem . in a small keyboard , for example , a user &# 39 ; s finger is likely to overlap from a desired key to onto adjacent ones . an iterative method of removing keying ambiguity from a keyboard comprising an array of capacitive keys involves measuring a signal strength associated with each key in the array , comparing the measured signal strengths to find a maximum , determining that the key having the maximum signal strength is the unique user - selected key , and maintaining that selection until either the initially selected key &# 39 ; s signal strength drops below some threshold level or a second key &# 39 ; s signal strength exceeds the first key &# 39 ; s signal strength . | 7Electricity
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the temperature adjustable coating and medium and method for providing an electrically - resistant temperature - adjustable article and structure . the coating provides a continuous electrically - conductive electrically - resistive path for the application of electrical current to the coating . the electrically - resistant temperature - adjustable article consists of a surface on which a high - temperature conductive - resistive coating is bound . the surface temperature of the article along the path is thereby adjustable between ambient and 2000 ° f . in response to electric current applied to it without oxidization destroying the electrical conductivity of the medium in temperatures above 600 ° f . the medium possesses the high - temperature conductive - resistive quality of the coating while maintaining a clay consistency capable of being formed into various shapes without a substrate . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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ketoxime - and amide - functionalized nanomaterials . the nanomaterials including a nanomaterial comprising a carbon nanotube or a carbon nanofiber . at least one ketoxime group coupled to a first location on the nanomaterial , and at least one amide group coupled to a second location on the nanomaterial . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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motorized luggage includes a frame enclosed in part by an outer shell , the frame defining an internal storage compartment , front wheels connected to a steering shaft , wherein the steering shaft is rotatably connected to the frame and the position of the steering shaft controls an orientation of the front wheels , a retractable handlebar received by the steering shaft , wherein the retractable handlebar may be telescopingly moved from a stored configuration to a driving configuration , wherein in the stored configuration the handlebar is retracted and enclosed by a second zippered flap of the outer shell , wherein in the driving configuration , the handlebar is extended above a top face of the frame , a rear set of wheels connected by a second axle , wherein the second axle is operatively coupled to the frame , and an electric motor mounted on the frame , wherein the electric motor drives the rear wheels . | 0Human Necessities
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method and system for non - linear modeling of physiological behavior , such as r - r intervals , in implantable devices , such as a rate responsive pacemakers , comprising a comprehensive modeling and optimization methodology based on fractional calculus and constrained finite horizon optimal control theory that allows for allows for fine - grain optimization of pacemaker response to heart rate variations ; and the theoretical basis on which a hardware implementation of the fractional optimal controller that can respond to changes in the heart rate dynamics . present invention describes a fractal approach to pacemaker control based on the constrained finite horizon optimal control problem . this is achieved by modeling the heart rate dynamics via fractional differential equations . also , by using calculus of variations , the invention describes how the constrained finite horizon optimal control problem can be reduced to solving a linear system of equations . finally , the invention describes the theoretical basis on which a hardware implementation become possible . | 6Physics
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aqueous microemulsions are described which are polymerized to produce a latex containing particles of organic polymer having recurring pendant perfluorinated organic side chains which have an average particle size of between 0 . 01 and 0 . 5 micrometers . the latex can be used to coat the surface of substrate structures , or to coat the pore walls of porous substrate structures . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a substrate processing apparatus comprising a frame , a drive section , an articulated arm , and at least one pair of end effectors . the drive section is connected to the frame . the articulated arm is connected to the drive section . the articulated arm has a shoulder and a wrist . the arm is pivotally mounted to the drive section at the shoulder . the drive section is adapted to rotate the articulated arm relative to the frame about an axis of rotation at the shoulder , and to displace the wrist relative the shoulder . the pair of end effectors is connected to the articulated arm . the pair of end effectors is pivotally jointed to the wrist of the articulated arm to rotate relative to the articulated arm about a common axis of rotation at the wrist . each end effector is independently pivotable relative to each other about the common axis of rotation at the wrist . at least one end effector is independently pivotable about the common axis of rotation of the wrist relative to the articulated arm . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention provides a blind member for a vehicle , which is used in a steering device provided with a tilting structure that can adjust a position of a steering wheel in a vertical direction , and closes a gap between : an opening in an instrument panel provided on a driver &# 39 ; s seat side and in which a steering column is inserted ; and a column cover which surrounds around the steering column . the blind member includes : a blind main body which is arranged next to the column cover ; and a hinge portion which attaches the blind main body to an edge of the opening in the instrument panel such that the blind main body can swing in the vertical direction . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a foldable screen is disclosed , which can be used continuously over a long period without distortion , allows writing thereon , and is resistant against physical damages . the screen comprises a resin impregnated paper sheet . the screen may be made into a front screen or a rear screen . the screen may further comprise a thermoplastic resin sheet integrally provided on the resin impregnated paper sheet . the screen may be mounted over a glass pane to provide an advertising media or made into a partition screen . an information board system is also provided utilizing a glass pane type screen and a projector . | 6Physics
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a contact lens colorant formulation containing a surfactant is applied to a dry hydrophilic contact lens by means of a silicon rubber printing pad to provide a cosmetically acceptable , solid , unblemished covering . this process allows for a solid covering to be placed onto the lens in a single printing step using standard transfer printing devices . | 6Physics
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apparatus , method and storage medium which can provide at least one first electro - magnetic radiation to a sample and at least one second electromagnetic radiation to a reference , such that the first and / or second electromagnetic radiations have a spectrum which changes over time . in addition , a first polarization component of at least one third radiation associated with the first radiation can be combined with a second polarization component of at least one fourth radiation associated with the second radiation with one another . the first and second polarizations may be specifically controlled to be at least approximately orthogonal to one another . | 6Physics
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a network comprising : a plurality of different receptacles for facilitating a connection to different information networks requiring different access authorization , each different receptacle optically or electrically coupled to one and only one different information network , each different receptacle having an inner surface with a unique first geometry ; and a plurality of different plugs for optically or electrically coupling with the different receptacles , each different plug having a unique second geometry , each unique first geometry corresponds to one , and only one , unique second geometry of a plug such that plugs and receptacles having corresponding unique first and second geometries are mating pairs . | 6Physics
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a fabric for use in safety apparel and items of apparel formed substantially from modacrylic yarns and a cationic dye applied to the fabric so that the dyed fabric meets both the american national standards institute guidelines for high - visibility safety apparel and the guidelines of the american society for testing and materials for flame resistant textiles . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a battery charger apparatus for charging a battery , comprises a charge - current control circuit for receiving a charge - current control signal to control an amount of charge current being drawn from an input source , e . g ., a usb port or a line adapter ; an analog control circuit for generating an analog control signal representative of a maximum amount of charge current to be used to charge a battery ; a digital charge reduction loop including a circuit for determining a charge - current adjustment signal based on a source voltage of the input source ; a counter for generating a digital count value based on the charge - current adjustment signal ; and a digital - to - analog converter for generating a dac control signal based on the digital count value of the counter , the dac control signal being representative of a reduced amount of charge current to be used to charge the battery ; and a switching mechanism for selecting one of the analog control signal or the dac control signal based on the source voltage , the selected control signal being used as the charge - current control signal to the charge - current control circuit . | 7Electricity
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an operational amplifier circuit includes a differential operational amplifier and a common mode feedback circuit with first and second transistors having source electrodes connected to first and second supply voltage conductors and drains coupled to first and second outputs of the operational amplifier , respectively . first and second capacitors are connected in series between gate electrodes of the first and second transistors and have a common point connected to the first output . a first switch capacitor circuit periodically refreshes the first capacitor to a voltage equal to the average of the first and second supply conductor voltages minus first and second predetermined bias voltages , respectively . a second similar common mode feedback circuit is coupled to the second output a differential output voltage produced by the operational amplifier results in equal excursions of the first and second outputs on opposite sides of the common mode feedback signal . | 7Electricity
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disclosed is a personal watercraft capable of obtaining a high horsepower in a high engine speed even when a four - cycle engine is mounted in the personal watercraft limited in length . the personal watercraft adapted to eject water from an outlet port to be propelled as the resulting reaction , comprises : a multi - cylinder four - cycle engine contained in an engine room and having even cylinders of four or more cylinders ; a water jet pump being driven by the engine , for pressuring and accelerating the water ; primary collecting exhaust passages , each of which is configured to collect two exhaust passages respectively connected to exhaust ports of two cylinders of the engine into one exhaust passage ; and a secondary collecting exhaust passage configured to collect the primary collecting passages . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a ddr sdram where unidirectional row logic is associated with and connected to a single memory array instead of being associated with and connected to multiple memory arrays . the unidirectional row logic is located in the outward periphery of its associated array , but is not within a throat region between two arrays . the location of the row logic allows the throat region to include more bidirectional io circuitry and signal lines servicing two arrays , which increases the performance of the sdram . in addition , separate power bussing is employed for the memory arrays and io circuitry . this prevents noise from the arrays from affecting the io circuitry and signal lines of the throat region and vice versa . | 6Physics
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a fusion welding device include : a first holder , having a first face , and adapted to hold at least an outer peripheral face of an end portion of a first work in a state where the first work is movable in a longitudinal direction thereof ; a second holder , having a second face opposed to the first face , and adapted to hold at least an outer peripheral face of an end portion of a second work in a state where the second work is movable in a longitudinal direction thereof ; a heater , operable to heat the first and second works ; a first and second movers , adapted to move the first and second holders in such directions that the first and second faces come close to or apart from each other ; and a third mover , adapted to move the first and second holders in synchronization with each other in a direction along the first and second faces . the first and second holders are moved by the third mover in a state where the first and second faces are in contact with each other , whereby end faces of the end portions of the first and second works are pressed to each other in the longitudinal directions thereof in the first and second holders . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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digital mixers which permit mixing of asynchronous signals may be constructed of rapid single flux quantum logic elements . the logic elements may include an rsfq non - destructive readout cell , an rsfq d flip - flop , an rsfq xor circuit , and an rsfq t flip - flop . a binary tree arrangement of t flip - flops can be used to provide in - phase and quadrature phase - divided replicas of a reference signal . the mixing elements can be either an xor circuit , a dual port ndro circuit functioning as a multiplexer or an rs type ndro functioning as an and gate . the rsfq logic elements utilize josephson junctions which operate in superconducting temperature domains . | 7Electricity
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a particle filter for a fuel cell coolant is disclosed . the particle filter includes a filter housing having an upstream end for receiving the coolant and a downstream end for discharging the coolant . a filter element is provided in the filter housing . a pressure gauge is operably connected to the upstream end of the filter housing for measuring and indicating a pressure of the coolant corresponding to a degree of blockage of the filter element . | 7Electricity
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a thermoplastic filament comprising multiple polymers of differing flow temperatures in a regular geometric arrangement , and a method for producing such a filament , are described . because of the difference in flow temperatures , there exists a temperature range at which one polymer is mechanically stable while the other is flowable . this property is extremely useful for creating thermoplastic monofilament feedstock for three - dimensionally printed parts , wherein the mechanically stable polymer enables geometric stability while the flowable polymer can fill gaps and provide strong bonding and homogenization between deposited material lines and layers . these multimaterial filaments can be produced via thermal drawing from a thermoplastic preform , which itself can be three - dimensionally printed . furthermore , the preform can be printed with precisely controlled and complex geometries , enabling the creation of monofilament and fiber with unique decorative or functional properties . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a temperature regulation system for use in an electric vehicle automatically provides for open - loop and closed - loop operation . in the closed - loop mode , air is forced through the electric motors of the vehicle , and is then delivered to selected components of the vehicle to keep them warm and dry . in the open - loop mode , outside air is allowed to enter the system to prevent overheating of critical components . the system is intended for use in an electric vehicle , such as a fork lift truck , which must alternate between operation in extremely cold environments and operation at normal temperatures . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a strategy for controlling an electric pump and control valve in an internal combustion engine cooling system compensates for backpressure variations and maintains system operation within design parameters . the method comprises the steps of measuring the coolant temperature , measuring the electrical current and voltage to the pump motor , determining the pump speed and coolant flow , determining the desired coolant flow , determining a negative correction to the flow control valve and pump if desired flow is less than present coolant flow and determining a positive correction to the flow control valve and pump if desired flow is more than present coolant flow and undertaking this correction to coolant flow . thus , based upon inferred back pressure in the engine coolant system from the data relating to the pump energy input , proper coolant flow , heat rejection and engine operating temperature can be maintained in spite of variations in system flow restrictions and backpressure . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a closed circuit rebreather including a breathing hose assembly , head assembly and internal counterlung assembly having axial and radial gas flow passageways therethrough , wherein the assembly is housed within a tank and includes a scrubber substantially enclosed along its longitudinal length within a water impervious counterlung bladder , the scrubber including foraminous inner and outer tubes having a carbon dioxide absorbent material filling the space therebetween . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method , system , and apparatus are disclosed wherein an rfid transponder response signal is coupled with a data file as an identifier . the rfid transponder response signal is used in its raw , or a digitized version of its raw , state . | 6Physics
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a flashlight apparatus includes a quantity of tritium within a transparent capsule for emitting light independently of any power source for helping a person locate the apparatus in the absence of substantial external light . the tritium glows in the dark for many years without any external power source . the apparatus also includes the conventional elements of a power source , a primary light source , a power circuit for electrical communication between the power source and the primary light source , a switch , and a housing containing the power source , the primary light source . the light source is preferably a light emitting diode , and may alternatively be an incandescent bulb . the light emitting diode is preferably a high intensity , low power consuming light emitting diode . the transparent capsule includes a vial containing the tritium , which capsule provides a virtually unbreakable enclosure . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the latency of virtual interrupt delivery in virtual machines is reduced by normalizing and exposing the virtual interrupt routing information of each vm to a privileged domain such as the vmkernel in an organized manner to enable virtual interrupt delivery that minimizes the number of vcpu hops . a computer implemented method of processing the virtual i / o request comprises receiving the virtual i / o request , responsive to completing a physical i / o corresponding to the virtual i / o request , referring to a virtual cpu set including information on a destination virtual cpu designated by the guest operating system for handling a virtual interrupt corresponding to the virtual i / o request , and generating the virtual interrupt corresponding to the virtual i / o request to the destination virtual cpu determined by referring to the virtual cpu set . | 6Physics
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a support runner for use in suspended ceiling grid systems is disclosed with the support runner being useful in ceiling systems having an exposed flange for decorative purposes . the support runner comprises : a lower decorative trim member ; an upper inverted t - runner ; and , an intermediate spline member . the decorative trim member has a decorative lower surface and an engageable upper surface . a spline member is engaged about the engageable upper surface of the decorative trim and extends substantially along the full length of the decorative trim . the upper surface of the spline is an engageable slot . an inverted t - runner is supportingly engaged to the engageable upper surface slot of the spline and extends along the spline a distance sufficiently less than the length of spline and trim members to accommodate heat expansion distortion of the inverted t - runner . when the ceiling system is exposed to heat , the inverted t - runner continues to hold the ceiling panels even though the spline loses structural integrity and disengages the decorative trim . | 4Fixed Constructions
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this invention discloses a process for making dilithium initiators in high purity . this process can be conducted in the absence of amines which is desirable since amines can act as modifiers for anionic polymerizations . the dilithium compounds made are highly desirable because they are soluble in aromatic solvents . the present invention more specifically discloses a process for synthesizing a dilithium initiator which comprises reacting diisopropenylbenzene with a tertiary alkyl lithium compound in an aromatic solvent at a temperature which is within the range of about 0 ° c . to about 100 ° c . the present invention further discloses a process for synthesizing m - di - benzene which comprises reacting diisopropenylbenzene with tertiary - butyllithium in an aromatic solvent at a temperature which is within the range of about 0 ° c . to about 100 ° c . the present invention also discloses a process for synthesizing a functionalized lithium initiator which comprises reacting a dilithium initiator with a alkylaminoaryl compound of the structural formula : wherein r , r ′, and r ″ can be the same or different , wherein r is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atoms , alkyl groups , aryl groups , alkaryl groups , and amino aryl groups , and wherein r ′ and r ″ represent alkyl groups . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human — non - human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains , antibodies and antibody chains so produced , and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies ; compositions comprising said antibodies , antibody chains and derivatives , as well as cells , non - human mammals and vectors , suitable for use in said methods . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for producing a multilayer system with at least two joining elements , these being produced in particular from plastic , is disclosed . the method includes applying a compensating means , for at least partially compensating for mechanical stresses , to a first joining element , applying a second joining element to the compensating means , for joining together the first and second joining elements , firstly connecting the first joining element to the compensating means and secondly connecting the second joining element to the compensating means . a corresponding multilayer system and a corresponding use is also disclosed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a molded case circuit breaker employs a multiple latch assembly for maintaining the circuit breaker operating mechanism in a closed condition . the multiple latch assembly includes three separate latch levers mounted on a common latch support frame . the multiple latch arrangement substantially reduces the amount of tripping force required to articulate the circuit breaker operating mechanism . | 7Electricity
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dendritic cells that express the type ii c - type lectin dc - sign are located in the submucosa of tissues , where they mediate hiv - 1 entry . interestingly , the pathogen candidaalbicans , the major cause of hospital - acquired fungal infections , is found at similar sites . here it is demonstrated that dc - sign is able to bind candida albicans both in dc - sign transfected cell lines and in human monocyte derived dc . moreover , in immature dc , dc - sign is able to internalize candida in specific dc - sign enriched vesicles , distinct from those containing the mannose receptor , which is another candida receptor on dc . together , these results demonstrate that c . albicans has two major receptors on human monocyte derived dc , these receptors being dc - sign and mr . targeting of dc - sign offers novel opportunities to combat chronic forms of candidiasis . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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this invention is a log splitting device which is easily maneuvered over the log to be split whereupon the spiral , conical shaped splitting member bores into such log to split the same . reverse or back - out mechanisms are also provided should an extremely knurled or knotted piece of wood be encountered . to accomplish these ends , a frame for a motor and the splitting member is mounted on oversized tires and is counterbalanced to allow even a small woman or child to manuever the same into log splitting position . the logs are split while lying horizontally on the ground thereby eliminating the necessity of having to pick the same up prior to splitting as is common among the prior art splitting systems . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention is a process for preparing a yoghurt with a desired gel strength . it is based on the unexpected observation that gel strength can be varied by varying the ph to an optimum at a given weight ratio of casein to whey protein . whey protein is added to a milk and the casein : whey protein weight ratio is calculated . the optimum ph for that ratio is determined . the milk solution is then adjusted to that ph , heated to denature the whey protein and formed into yoghurt by known methods . the gel strength of the resulting yoghurt is determined by the optimum ph used in the heating step . | 0Human Necessities
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a system which integrates a whole deal process including creation of a deal , conflicts approval , expense tracking , and deal closure in a financial institution is disclosed . the invention consists of three main components . the first one is a flexible user interface with high navigation ability . the second one is that a user can access secured multi - layer information flow in real time . the third one is that the financial institution can get the whole deal lifecycle . | 6Physics
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a process is provided for the removal from paper pulp of impurities , the pulp being contained in a pulping machine . some of the pulp is periodically transferred into an enclosed chamber annexed to the pulping machine , the chamber having a volume which is small compared to the volume of the pulping machine . the pulp in the chamber is stirred and separated by a rotor , and fibre suspension is returned to the pulping machine , dilution water being introduced into this chamber . the chamber is emptied and impurities thereafter discharged . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an internal combustion engine is equipped to supply the camshaft bearings with pressurized oil via a first dedicated oil gallery independently of the hydraulic lash adjusters and any valve deactivation devices which are supplied from a second dedicated oil gallery . the galleries may be connected at their downstream ends and a flow restriction is placed in a connecting passage or within each hla . an improved hla is similar to a prior art hla except that the prior art annular oil distribution groove in the outer surface of the hla body is eliminated to prevent communication of the primary engine oil gallery with the hla . the secondary gallery is formed remotely from the first oil gallery in the hla residence bore in the engine , and the hla is prevented from rotating within the residence bore . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a shock absorber utilizes an internal passage design and cooperates with at least one flow - restricting member and elastic member to change the flow speed and displacement during the extension and retraction of the shock absorber , so as to make the extending and retracting speeds of the shock absorber different for buffering the shake wave to the house , thus reducing the force shaking the house in the earthquake . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a polishing apparatus comprises a polishing member that has a wide stable polishing range to perform effective polishing , even if a rotation axis moves away from the edge of a workpiece . a polishing member holder holds the polishing member , and a workpiece holder holds the workpiece to be polished . a drive device produces a relative sliding motion between the polishing member and the workpiece . at least one holder of either the polishing member holder or the workpiece holder is rotatable about a rotation axis and is tiltable with respect to other holder . such one holder is provided with a pressing mechanism to stabilize orientation or desired posture of the one holder by applying an adjusting pressure to the one holder at a location away from the rotation axis . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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new interpolation techniques allow improved efficiency and speed in performing color space conversions . a radial interpolation technique accomplishes an interpolation by generating successive sub - cubes . a value of a vertex of the final sub - cube generated is used as the result of the interpolation . subcubes are generated by averaging a selected vertex value with the vertex values of each of the remaining vertices . a pruned radial interpolation technique employs a subset of the vertex values of the initially selected cube to generate the result of the interpolation , thereby improving upon the efficiency of the radial interpolation . a tetrahedral interpolation technique accomplishes an interpolation by generating successive subcubes . a value of a vertex of the final sub - cube generated is used as the result of the interpolation . subcubes are generated by applying a mathematical relationship which allows computation of sub - cube vertex values through a series of logical and , logical or and averaging operations . a pruned tetrahedral interpolation technique employs a subset of the vertex values of the initially selected cube to generate the result of the interpolation , thereby improving upon the efficiency of the tetrahedral interpolation . a common hardware implementation of pruned radial interpolation and pruned tetrahedral interpolation uses the common hardware structure of the two techniques with multiplexing of the input vertex values to allow performance of either a pruned radial interpolation or a pruned tetrahedral interpolation . non - symmetric pruned radial and non - symmetric pruned tetrahedral interpolation permit interpolation using interpolation data values distributed throughout the color space with a resolution that varies according to characteristics of the color space . multiplexing of the interpolation data values to the non - symmetric pruned radial interpolation hardware and to the non - symmetric pruned tetrahedral interpolation hardware allows for a common hardware implementation . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a luminaire with at least one led as luminous means and a method for operating the luminaire . the luminaire has a sensor for detecting at least a part of the light emitted by the led and also a control unit for evaluating the sensor signals and for influencing the led in a manner dependent on the sensor signals . after the luminaire has been switched on , a specific led current flows and the light intensity of the led is checked . in the case of a light intensity below a reference value , the led current is raised by a defined value . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a switching amplifier has a network including current sources and resistors connected to the two output terminals of the h - bridge of the switching amplifier , to provide a small current to the load connected between the two output terminals at zero input , whereby the common mode voltage bouncing is reduced and the switching amplifier has less power consumption and reduced electro - magnetic interference . | 7Electricity
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a new type of magnetoelastic device for sensing force is described . it comprises of two elements : a circumferentially magnetized member comprised of magnetoelastically active material mounted as a beam and loaded by the force to be sensed , and a magnetic field sensor mounted at or near the member &# 39 ; s surface , preferentially at or near a longitudinal location where the bending moment is maximum and at a circumferential location where the bending stress is zero . flexural loading causes a variation of the circumferential magnetization with angular position . this variation is the source of free poles , the field from which is a measure of the applied force . testing demonstrates that the field intensity is a linear analog of the experienced bending stress over a significant range of applied push and pull forces . | 6Physics
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an arrangement for displaying the state of a plurality of animal traps is disclosed . each trap senses the position of a movable trapping portion such as a trap door or jaw and rf transmits the state of the movable portion . a display unit receives the rf transmissions from the traps and identifies and displays the then current state of each trap . the rf signals may be periodically sent from the traps and / or they may be sent in response to a change in state of the movable portion . | 0Human Necessities
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cells that are in the late anaphase or telophase stages of cell division are vulnerable to damage by ac electric fields that have specific frequency and field strength characteristics . the selective destruction of rapidly dividing cells can therefore be accomplished by imposing an ac electric field in a target region for extended periods of time . some of the cells that divide while the field is applied will be damaged , but the cells that do not divide will not be harmed . this selectively damages rapidly dividing cells like tumor cells , but does not harm normal cells that are not dividing . since the vulnerability of the dividing cells is strongly related to the alignment between the long axis of the dividing cells and the lines of force of the electric field , improved results are obtained when the field is sequentially imposed in different directions . | 0Human Necessities
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a turntable comprising a disk - shaped substrate and a portion for receiving a disk - shaped recording medium is disclosed . the disk - shaped substrate is shaped from a thermoplastic composite resin having a dynamic shear modulus , g &# 39 ;, of at least 1 . 5 × 10 10 dyne / cm 2 , a g 1 &# 39 ;/ g 2 &# 39 ; ratio of up to 1 . 5 , and a density of up to 2 . 0 g / cm 3 , and the receiving portion is formed on the top of the substrate from a thermoplastic elastomer having a hardness of 5 to 40 . the turntable has high dimensional precision and will experience reduced warpage . the turntable is capable of being revolved in a stable manner to ensure an increased precision in reading information . in addition , the turntable has a rapid access time and is capable of attaining a steady speed of revolution in a shorter period of time after the power has been switched on . | 6Physics
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a device with a first mems device and a second mems device is disclosed . the first mems device is configured to sense at least one external influence . the second mems device is responsive to the at least one external influence . the first mems device is configured to change a state when the at least one external influence exceeds a threshold value . the first mems device is configured to retain the state below the threshold value , wherein the change in state of the first mems device is done passively and wherein the state of the first mems device is indicative of a status of the second mems device . | 7Electricity
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a mile post and mileage indicator for maintaining the exact mile post position of a vehicle while said vehicle is travelling upon a roadway containing designated mile post signs , which increase or decrease in a particular direction . this indicator may also be used to indicate exactly how far the vehicle has travelled or how much further it must travel before it reaches a certain destination . the indicator contains a plurality of dials , each dial having two columns of numbers . one column is numbered in an increasing sequence , and the second column is numbered in a decreasing sequence . a shutter is provided for enabling only the increasing or the decreasing columns to be viewed at any one time . | 6Physics
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a lens cleaning module is provided for a lithography system having an exposure apparatus including an objective lens . the system includes a scanning stage for supporting a wafer beneath the objective lens . a cleaning module coupling with the lithography system is provided for cleaning the objective lens in a non - manual cleaning process . | 6Physics
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a pigment grade corrosion inhibitor and a method of forming the inhibitor is disclosed . the inhibitor is comprised of a host species comprised of an inorganic compound having a layered structure and a guest species comprised an anionic species of a weak acid . the host species is preferably a double hydroxide having a structure of : 1 - x m x 2 ] , where m is a divalent metal cationic species , m is a trivalent metal cationic species , and a n − is an anionic species , preferably with the species present in a range of : 0 . 2 ≦ m /+ m )≦ 0 . 4 . the guest species include : ortho - phosphoric , pyrophosphoric , tripoly - phosphoric , polyphosphoric acid ; mono - and di - alkyl or aryl - esters of ortho - phosphoric and pyrophosphoric acid ; metaphosphoric , trimeta - phosphoric , poly - metaphosphoric acid ; phosphorous acid ; derivatives of phosphonic acid ; alkyl and aryl esters of thio - phosphoric and dithio - phosphoric acid ; molybdic , phospho - molybdic , silico - molybdic acid ; boric acid ; cyanamidic acid ; nitrous acid ; derivatives of thio - and dithiocarbonic acid , including o - alkyl esters ; derivatives of dithiocarbamic acid , including n - alkyl dithiocarbamates ; pyrrolidinecarbodithioic acid ; thio - organic compounds functionalized with at least one — sh group of acidic character , including : 2 , 5 - dimercapto - 1 , 3 , 4 - thiadiazole , 2 , 4 - dimercapto - s - triazolo -- 1 , 3 - 4 thiadiazole , trithiocyanuric acid , and dithiocyanuric acid , various n —, s — and n , n —, s , s — and n , s - substituted derivatives of the above dmtd and tmt compounds ; various s - substituted derivatives of trithiocyanuric acid ; dimer and polymer derivatives of the above dmtd and tmt compounds , including 5 , 5 ′ dithio - bis - thione or 2 , and n , polymers of dmtd and 2 , dimers and polymers of tmt ; various combinations of all the above ; soluble salts of dmtd and tmt ; poly - ammonium salt of dmtd or n and tmt formed with polyamines ; mercapto - benzothiazole , mercapto - benzoxazole , mercapto - benzimidazole , and combinations , thereof ; di - and poly - mercapto compounds , including : di - mercapto derivatives of thiophene , pyrrole , furane , diazoles , and thiadiazoles ; di - and tri - mercapto derivatives of pyridine , diazines , triazines , benzimidazole , and benzothiazole , including dimercaptopyridine , 2 , 4 - dithiohydantoine , and 2 , 4 ,- dimercapto - 6 - amino - 5 - triazine ; and carboxylic and di - carboxylic acids , including ascorbic , salicylic acid , phthalic acid , nitro - phthalic acid , succinic acid , and derivatives of succinic acid , including 1 - succinic acid . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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to image flowing materials , magnetic resonance preconditioning pulses are applied in an upstream region . for scanning a subject , an rf pulse calibration sequence is performed by generating a corresponding magnetic resonance data line in each of a plurality of slices along a vessel . a processor determines a signal intensity for each slice , fits the intensities for the family of slices to a curve , and adjusts an rf pulse profile with spatial position in accordance with the curve which is dynamically dependent on the scanned subject . in a subsequent imaging sequence with the adjusted tip angles , data lines from each of the slices are received and reconstructed into an image representation stored in the memory . | 6Physics
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a method for scene classification of a digital image comprising the steps of : extracting predetermined camera metadata tags from the digital image ; obtaining estimates of image class based on the extracted metadata tags ; obtaining estimates of image class based on image content ; and producing a final estimate of image class based on a combination of metadata - based estimates and image content - based estimates . | 6Physics
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a signal recording apparatus is provided which comprises a first recording medium ; a second recording medium ; and a controlling means for providing a difference between a trigger sound issued when a still picture is recorded into the first recording medium and a one issued when a still picture is recorded into the second recording medium . | 7Electricity
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a device and method for interfacing a telephone to the telephone network is disclosed for receiving the iclid of incoming telephone calls and responding in a predetermined manner . an iclid receiver detects the presence or absence of the iclid of an incoming telephone call , and receives the iclid if present . in accordance with predetermined instructions and with the absence of an iclid or the presence and identity of the iclid , the device may acknowledge receipt of the iclid to the incoming caller by generating a brief confirmation tone at minimum charge to the calling party , cause the incoming call to be answered or not answered , and may forward the incoming iclid information to a predetermined location over the telephone network or by other means . | 7Electricity
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a bi - directional pressurized system with devices for and configured to mitigate issues associated with leak and creep phenomena at various stages throughout the system , including valves and controls to distribute a leaked amount of fluid prior to delivery to a pressure - sensitive destination and a pressure relief valve to bring an initial pressure within an acceptable range for distribution to reach a target pressure is disclosed . a startup method for mitigating leakage of the system during a rest phase , including selectively reducing the initial pressure upstream of a pressure - sensitive destination , is disclosed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an indirect optical free - space communications system provides broadband transmission of high - speed data in transportation vehicles such as aircraft . the system includes a transmitter with a light source that can be modulated and a receiver with a photo detector , adapted to receive light that is emitted from the transmitter and to convert it into an electric signal . the transmitter and the receiver are directed onto at least one common surface , which reflects the light emitted from the transmitter before it reaches the receiver . the free space communications system is cellular and includes several cells , each of which has a transmitter and at least one corresponding receiver . the cells are configured in such a way that crosstalk with a respective adjoining cell is prevented . the cells are thus independent of one another . | 7Electricity
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apparatus is described for automatically mating a pair of connectors and protecting them prior to mating , which minimizes weight and uses relatively simple and reliable mechanisms . lower and upper connectors are held in lower and upper parts of a housing , with the upper connector mounted on a carrier that is motor driven to move down and mate the connectors . a pair of movable members serve as shields , as coarse alignment aids , and as force transmitters . the movable members are pivotally mounted at the bottom of the upper housing , and as the carrier moves down it pivots the members out of the way . the movable members have socket elements that closely receive pin elements on the lower housing part , to coarsely align the connectors and to react mating and unmating forces between the housings . the carrier has a pair of plate portions with slots , and the movable members have cam followers engaged with the slot walls , to move the members with precision . the carrier plate - like portions engage follower members that pivot open lower shield parts covering the lower connector , which is mounted on four stacks of belleville washers . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a mechanically operated mixing dispenser for mixing and discharging materials under pressure , includes a plurality of accumulating chambers for receiving and accumulating materials to be mixed and dispensed and operable to discharge the materials under pressure over a sustained period of time , and a plurality of expansible chambers connected with sources of the different materials and with the accumulating chambers for transferring the materials from their respective sources to a respective accumulating chamber for storage of the materials under pressure . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an oil transfer assembly supplies oil into a moving , rotating tube extending along an axis . the assembly is provided with a support plate transversal to the axis and a sleeve , which is angularly fixed with respect to the support plate , it is configured to be coupled in a sliding and watertight way to a terminal section of the inlet of said tube and has at least one chamber for transferring oil into said terminal section of the inlet . the assembly is also equipped with at least two tubular bodies , which project axially from the support plate , define between them an annular channel communicating with the chamber and join the sleeve to the support plate in a watertight manner and with clearances so as to leave freedom of orientation of the sleeve around any direction orthogonal to the axis . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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cables have reduced freespace , reduced tube diameters , and reduced strength member diameters . the cables are designed to pass robustness testing such as gr - 20 while using smaller amounts of raw materials to produce . | 6Physics
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a binary screen , system and method for performing dual energy radiographic imaging , using single pulse x - rays , are depicted . the binary screen includes a first phosphor which emits light of a first wavelength and a second phosphor which emits light of a second wavelength . the first and second phosphors are heterogeneously dispersed in the binary screen . the first phosphor is preferably gd 2 o 2 s : eu + 3 and the second phosphor is preferably y 2 o 2 s : gd + 3 . the second phosphor can also be y 2 o 3 : gd , y 2 o 2 s : pr or y 2 o 2 s : neodymium . | 6Physics
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in the electrical discharge machining of the surface of a recess in a workpiece electrode to a shape corresponding to that of a tool electrode , the electrodes are relatively displaced , during a finishing phase of machining , along an axis of penetration and simultaneously in a plane perpendicular to the axis of penetration with a cyclic translational movement whose amplitude increases with the penetration of the tool in the workpiece . this provides a virtual 3 - dimensional dilatation of the tool as it advances , and enables control of the sparking in both the frontal and lateral parts of the machining zone , such that the shape of the machined .. . iadd . portion . iaddend . is an image of the tool shape . the cyclic translational movements can be obtained with an eccentric member whose eccentricity relative to a shaft is controlled by limiting axial movement of the shaft at a position corresponding to a predetermined penetration . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention provides a dual diaphragm - type game caller of a size and shape suitable for inserting into a user &# 39 ; s mouth for support against the roof of the mouth so that free edges of two diaphragms retained together as a unit in a spaced - apart relationship can concurrently vibrate when impinged by pulmonary air exhausted by the user . the invention employs two diaphragms having a selected pattern of slits which allow the caller to produce a flutter or raspy sound effect which is sometimes desired by the wild turkey hunter . | 0Human Necessities
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improvements to a portable fire extinguisher where the improvements relate to a system where the owner of the extinguisher can service and maintain their fire protection . systems in place today require the servicing of a third party . the service companies are charged with maintaining the system . further improvements include an anti - bridging mechanism that is articulated from the exterior of the chamber to fluff , mix or stir the powder within the chamber to keep it in a liquefied state . an external pressurized canister allows easier servicing or replacement of the pressurized canister as well as the ability to maintain the chamber in an un - pressurized condition , allowing non - hasmat shipping . these features extend the service intervals while maintaining the fire extinguisher in a ready condition . the fire extinguisher is construction of components that are interchangeable and provide equal operation for left and right handed people . | 0Human Necessities
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an activity book can help lead people through one or more predefined activities , or provide instructions for interacting with people and enjoying activities together . an activity book can combine humor , light - hearted fun activities , intrigue and mystery , mind challenges and / or introspective conversation . the activity book may be , for example , a lighthearted activity or entertainment book designed to aid people that are attending certain events , places or special occasions . in some cases , the activity books may include hidden surprises . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a surgical instrument comprising a housing with a motor and source of power contained in the housing . a removable sheath is placed over the housing and a cutter assembly is removably mounted to the housing so that the housing is protected from external materials and contamination . the cutter assembly has a body , a tube projecting from the body , a blade positioned in the tube and a drive transfer mechanism mounted in the cutter body , connecting the blade to the motor . the tube defines an aperture and the blade in combination with the walls defining the aperture shears tissue entering the hole . a second passage is formed in the cutter body communicating with the tube to allow pressure differentials to be exerted to the tube . | 0Human Necessities
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an air flow control register includes a frame carrying pivotable vanes , which are rotated on parallel axes by a common drive mechanism , so that the setting of the vanes is variable between a maximum flow position , in which the flaps have a minimum inclination with respect to the direction of air flow through the register , and a no - flow position in which this inclination is a maximum . the drive mechanism controls the pivoting of the vanes in such a way that they all rotate by the same amount , with alternate vanes rotating in opposite directions . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a container is provided in the form of a cup - like container body with a round mouth closed by a lid which becomes removably replaceable upon tearing away of a circumferentially extending tear strip which initially surrounds the mouth rim of the container body as a radially outer , integral part of the lid flange . as the lid is differential pressure - thermoformed , its radially outer region is formed into a generally inverted u - shaped structure which near the juncture of the base and radially outer leg of the inverted u , is provided , within the channel , with an inverted v - shaped notch of substantially diminished wall thickness to provide a line of weakness which preferably extends nearly fully around the circumference of the lid , but for at an angularly short tear - starting site . after the thermoforming step , and preferably in connection with trimming the lid from the surrounding scrap portion of the sheet in which it was formed , a mechanical crimper axially collapses an initially radially outwardly concave annular portion of the radially outer leg of the inverted u , intermediate the vertical extend of that leg , with an upwardly , inwardly directed barb or hook which , cooperating with the rim of the cup provides the snap lock feature for securing the lid to the cup . after the initial lidding , it is this barb which prevents removal of the lid until the tear strip is torn away . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for controlling diesel engine emissions is disclosed . the diesel engine &# 39 ; s exhaust system has a diesel particulate filter and a lean no x trap . the dpf is a filter and is monitored to determine the need for regeneration . the lnt is monitored to determine the need for regeneration or desulfurization . a fuel injector is used to inject fuel upstream of the lnt under certain conditions , and a bypass may be used to bypass exhaust around the dpf to provide richer or hotter exhaust to the lnt . the sensor outputs and controls for providing the appropriate heat or fuel mix for regeneration and desulfurization may be controlled with enhancements to existing engine control circuitry . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a stool with two major parts is disclosed . one way of fastening the parts together yields a rigid free - standing stool . in the alternate configuration a folding stool is formed , which can be fastened to the interior of a base cabinet so that the platform part can be pulled out and used by a child . | 0Human Necessities
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