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a highly dense form of static random - access memory takes advantage of transistor gates on both sides of silicon and high interconnectivity made possible by the complex form of silicon - on - insulator and three - dimensional integration . this technology allows one to form p - channel and n - channel devices very compactly by taking advantage of placement of gates on both sides , making common contacts and dense interconnections in 3d . | 7Electricity
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a printing system for performing a printing operation by using a black recording agent and color recording agents , includes : a detecting unit that detects a remaining amount of each of the recording agents ; and a printing unit that prints , when the remaining amount of the black recording agents reaches a first threshold value for warning a user against that the remaining mount of the black recording agent is decrease while an printing operation can be carried out in the printing system , data to be printed by using the color recording agents . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a data structure optimization system for implementing desired asset allocation using a network flow algorithm . more specifically , a computer - implemented system that enables an individual to take preferences and constraints for a financial portfolio and accomplish allocation - driven , tax minimizing , and rule abiding trading efficiently and with precision . the system collects information about an individual &# 39 ; s assets and the individual &# 39 ; s preferred asset allocation and determines trades that , when made , will change the current asset allocation to more closely match the desired asset allocation . this information can then be exported to an external trading platform in the market . | 6Physics
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an exposure apparatus illuminates a pattern on an original form , introduces light from the pattern to a plate , and exposes the plate . the exposure apparatus includes at least one optical element , and forcing member that applies a force to the at least one optical element in a non - contact manner . | 6Physics
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a complementary pair of top and bottom rolls for the initial breakdown step of a skelp in the manufacture of welded tubular products by rolling . the bottom roll has a convex midportion , a pair of concave end portions , and a pair of straight border portions each lying between the midportion and one of the concave end portions . the top roll is shaped in complementary relation to the bottom roll to define therebetween a path for the skelp . the breakdown roll pair of the above configuration makes it possible to curl the opposite edge portions of the skelp into arcs of a desired radius without the usual defects of rolling , and in such a way that the skelp can be subsequently rounded and have its edges welded together into a tube of minimal out - of - roundness . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a punching device comprising a pair of opposed complementary dies vertically guided by a pair of guide rods each rotatably connected to a crank pin to continuously punch band material moving between the dies . the crank pins rotate synchronously in opposed directions with their crank centers spaced only vertically relative to the working plane . each of the dies supports a plurality of cooperating tools and the tools in one of the dies are independently axially movable male punches sealingly guided in ducts communicating with a closed chamber filled with a fluid . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in one example , a user interface may be configured to receive input from a hosting device , a transmitter may be configured to solicit competing bids to subscribing devices for a requested service based on the input from the hosting device , a queue may be configured to store bids from third - parties in response to the transmitted request for bids for the requested service , and a receiver may be configured to receive a manifestation of the requested service from one of the third - parties whose received bid was accepted . | 7Electricity
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a pipe laying robot for manipulating an elongated workpiece such as a pipe section . the robot is a grasping apparatus particularly adapted for placing pipe in a trench . the apparatus is designed to be suspended from a lifting device such as a backhoe , and is adapted to grasp and manipulate the workpiece for lifting , moving , or setting the workpiece . the apparatus has a first frame , and a second frame rotatably secured to the first frame for angular rotation of the second frame about a normally vertical axis of rotation with respect to the first frame . two or more grapplers are connected to the second frame in opposing juxtaposition and are moveable between an open position wherein the grasping apparatus is lowered to a position so the the grapplers straddle the workpiece , and a closed position wherein the grapplers engage and securely grasp the workpiece . a pitch actuator is provided to displace the second frame with respect to the first frame in an up or down pitching movement to thereby pitch the elongated workpiece up or down as desired . a linear displacement actuator is provided to displace the second frame with respect to the first frame and thereby displace the elongated workpiece in a linear direction substantially along its centerline . an efficient method for laying underground pipelines , such as sewer , gas pipe , or water pipelines , via use of the pipe laying robot , is also disclosed . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a temperature correcting pressure gauge which has a substrate having at least one surface coupled to a source of pressure to be measured , the substrate first surface having a first fiber bragg grating from a first optical fiber attached in an appropriately sensitive region of the substrate , a fiber bragg grating from a second optical fiber attached to the opposite surface from the first fiber bragg grating , the first and second fiber bragg gratings reflecting or transmitting optical energy of decreasing or increasing wavelength , respectively , in response to an applied pressure . the first and second fiber bragg gratings have nominal operating wavelength ranges that are adjacent to each other but are exclusive ranges and the fiber bragg gratings also have closely matched pressure coefficients and temperature coefficients . | 6Physics
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a signal processor processes communication signals for a communication link by extracting amplitude information from the signal and converting this amplitude information into two signal tones . the frequency information of the communication system is transmitted as a constant amplitude signal with two narrowband fm control channels . each control channel is used to transmit one of the two tones . after the communication signal is received , the two tones are removed from the narrowband fm control channels and are used to generate control signals that will control a variable gain amplifier and transfer the amplitude information back to the constant amplitude signal thereby facilitating the reception of the communication system . | 7Electricity
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a tool for inserting a plump plunger through a packing in a fluid end of a plunger pump enables easy and rapid insertion of the plunger through the packing without damaging the packing or the pump plunger . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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variable length polypropylene ties are used to form an insulated concrete wall by holding sheet materials in a fixed distance part so concrete can be cast between the two sheet materials . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of preparing a mixed - phase thermoplastic biomaterial comprises contacting and reacting a diol and a graft pre - polymer comprising a diol and at least one covalently bonded unsaturated monomer with an organic diisocyanate compound . the reaction is conducted within an aprotic solvent and for a period of time and at a temperature sufficient to produce the mixed - phase thermoplastic biomaterial . the diol may be selected from the group consisting of siloxane diols , polyether diols , polyester diols and polycarbonate diols while the at least one covalently bonded unsaturated monomer may be selected from the group consisting of a fluorinated monomer , a siloxane monomer , an aliphatic ester of methacrylic acid , a cyclic ester of methacrylic acid , a charged monomer , a sulfonium salt , a vinyl monomer with phenol or benzoic acid , n - vinyl pyrrolidone , an aminoglucoside , and a therapeutic agent . the mixed - phase thermoplastic biomaterial may further include an anti - microbial , a therapeutic agent or both . | 0Human Necessities
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a cover assembly installable on the open bed of trucks adapted to be mechanically drawn over or withdrawn from the top of the truck bed by means of a pulley operated looped cable attached to a movable tarpaulin . lateral , front and rear enclosure members are connected with said tarpaulin so that in the drawn position , the interior of the truck bed is completely covered . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a joining assembly for mounting a fastening element to an external surface of a structural member of deformable material . the structural member is provided at its external surface with one or a plurality of joining projections engaging into respective recesses of a joining flange of said fastening element . the joining projections are provided at their free ends with upset beads obtained by material deformation of the joining projections and positively fixing the associated joining projection to the joining flange . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this is a fabrication process for y - branch nickel / zinc - indiffused polarization splitters on lithium niobate . the fabrication technology needs only two nickel / zinc indiffusions ; one at a high temperature and the other at a lower temperature . nickel / zinc - indiffused waveguides can support single - ordinary , single - extraordinary , and random polarization waves depending on the fabrication process parameters . high extinction ratios can be achieved due to the inherent single - polarization of the waveguides . the splitting ratios of the te and tm modes are sufficiently high for practical applications . | 6Physics
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in a vehicular power steering system , the hydraulic fluid supply to a hydraulic power actuator is controlled in accordance with the vehicle speed and the angular velocity of the steering wheel . preferably , the fluid supply is reduced so that the steering effort becomes heavier as the vehicle speed increases while the fluid supply is increased when the angular velocity of the steering wheel is high . to control the fluid supply , there is provided , in a power steering system , a bypass valve means for draining a portion of the fluid flow to bypass the power actuator , and control means for producing a control signal to control the bypass valve means in accordance with the vehicle speed and the angular velocity of the steering wheel . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of driving an apparatus , comprising , piping water derived from an underwater seep under such conditions that the piped water is arranged to flow under its own pressure to the apparatus to drive the apparatus . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a rainwater collection system is described which includes generally a rainwater routing system and a collection unit . the rainwater routing system may comprise a first flush diversion unit designed to discharge to a run - off path , an initial amount of rainwater such that initial particulate matter from rooftops , etc ., are not collected . the rainwater routing system may comprise a pre - treatment unit , the pre - treatment unit designed to remove particulate matter from the rainwater . the collection unit of the rainwater collection system comprises a storage tank having an internal day tank compartment . the described rainwater collection system allows for the collection of rainwater with a substantially reduced amount of particulate matter . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method to control nh3 slippage and no x conversion in an electronic controlled internal combustion engine exhaust system equipped with a selective catalyst reducer , a diesel particulate filter , a diesel oxidation catalyst and a urea doser . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in an optical fiber connector member with a precision fit external conical surface at its front end , the fiber core is adjustable for centering during mounting by first fixing the fiber in an adjuster member inserted in the connector member , and bears with its nose against the inside of the connector member at a point somewhat inwards from the outer end of the fiber . the adjuster member pivots about its bearing point until the fiber core is correctly positioned , and is then fixed , with glue , for example . | 6Physics
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an apparatus configured for displacing fluid from a fluid container comprises first and second actuators configured to be movable together until the first actuator compresses a first part of the fluid container and then moveable independently until the second actuator compresses a second part of the fluid container . fluid containers comprise a first vessel , a second vessel , and a sealing partition preventing fluid flow from the second vessel and further include piercing means for piercing the sealing partition to permit fluid flow from the second vessel . a fluid container comprises a vessel configured to be collapsed to displace fluid from the vessel , a housing surrounding at least a portion of the vessel , and a floating compression plate movably disposed within the housing and configured to permit an external actuator to press the compression plate into the vessel to collapse the vessel and displace the fluid contents therefrom . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a bond coat composition for use in thermal barrier coatings comprises a nial — cocraly matrix containing particles of aln dispersed therein . the bond coat composition is prepared by croymilling nial and cocraly in liquid nitrogen . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system is provided for the manufacture of carbon based electrical components including , an ultraviolet light source ; a substrate receiving unit whereby a substrate bearing a first layer of carbon based semiconductor is received and disposed beneath the ultraviolet light source ; a mask disposed between the ultraviolet light source and the carbon based semiconductor layer ; a doping agent precursor source ; and environmental chemical controls , configured such that light from the ultraviolet light source irradiates a doping agent precursor and the first carbon layer . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an improved wood processing apparatus which prevents clogging or fouling of the apparatus by providing a clear opening in the base of the apparatus for the passage of the pieces once cut , this area directing the pieces by gravity away from the drive mechanism . additionally , the fully enclosed nature of the cutting hole eliminates the possibility of logs of too large a section being inserted into the cutting drum thereby stalling or fouling the cutting drum action . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for controlling a cooling system configured to cool a compartment is provided . the method includes receiving a temperature of the compartment from a temperature sensor , adjusting the received temperature to obtain a corrected temperature , and controlling the cooling system based on the corrected temperature | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention involves apparatus and techniques for converting analog data , preferably audio signals , to digital information , which digital information is preferably recorded from two separate main channels onto main tracks and includes a third or backup track for recording thereon partial or most significant portions of that information recorded on the main tracks . the invention involves apparatus and techniques of each data group on each main track and the backup track ; checking for synchronization codes arranged between data groups ; and checking for a match of that appropriate portion of the main track data against the data on the backup track , with , when potentially erroneous or questionable data is detected , the invention providing for comparison of main and backup track data groupings for determining which is most likely correct or , in the case where neither data grouping is identifiable as most likely correct , the invention provides for substitution of last correct data or integration between good data . the preferred invention incorporates clocking at the signal input for data stablization , and first - in - first - out circuitry at the output for reducing the effects of wow and flutter to produce a very high quality conversion of digital to analog form to pass to a speaker system . | 6Physics
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a composite turbine blade and a method of manufacture thereof is disclosed . the composite turbine blade comprises a turbine blade portion comprising a first material and a first tip plate comprising a second material . the turbine blade portion has an exterior wall and an interior wall surrounding a hollow interior cavity , and a top surface extending from the exterior wall to the interior wall bounding an orifice that is fluidly connected to the hollow interior cavity . the first tip plate may be attached to the turbine blade along the top surface and extending from proximate the exterior wall of the turbine blade across the orifice to cover the orifice . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a manually operated trigger sprayer includes a feature that limits the forward pivoting movement of the trigger . by limiting the forward pivoting movement of the trigger , the novel construction of the trigger sprayer prevents the trigger from engaging against the nozzle assembly attached to the sprayer housing of the trigger sprayer and potentially dislodging the nozzle assembly from its attachment to the trigger sprayer housing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a telephone circuit , which may be monolithically integrated , for supplying ringing signals to a subscriber &# 39 ; s telephone line and for detecting an off the hook condition during ringing , including a logic control circuit connected to exchange components which control the supply of the ringing signals and determine their rhythm . the logic control circuit is connected to a circuit for detecting direct current on the line and a current comparator for generating a signal when the value of the line current exceeds a predetermined current value . this signal is also supplied to the exchange components via a transfer circuit to inform them that an off the hook condition has taken place . the logic control circuit is connected to a timing signal generator which synchronizes its functions with times in which the ringing signal has a zero amplitude , and is connected to a signal amplifier circuit which supplies the ringing signals to the line and to the transfer circuit . when the circuit for the detection of direct current signals a probable off the hook condition , the logic control circuit disables the amplifier circuit from supplying ringing signals to the line and inhibits the transfer of any signals to the exchange components , and checks after a predetermined time interval that an off the hook condition has actually taken place . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for improving the planarity of a recessed color filter array when the recessed region or trench depth exceeds the thickness of the color filter film . the method includes the steps of coating the entire wafer with an additional coating material after applying the cfa , then planarizing that resist layer using cmp and then using a dry etch to transfer that planar surface down as far as required to achieve a planar color filter with a uniform thickness . | 7Electricity
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a lithotripter for treating calculi has a housing formed by a first sub - housing with an opening with a membrane for contacting the patient , a second sub - housing composed of two parts with the first of the two parts forming a cylindrical bearing with the first sub - housing to allow rotation around an axis , a second part being mounted for pivotal movement on an axis extending perpendicular to the axis of rotation . the second housing part supports the source of the shockwave to create a shockwave on a central axis and includes a focussing arrangement mounted on the second part for focussing the shockwave on the central axis . to locate the calculus or stone , two scanning heads having sector scanning planes are mounted at a predetermined angle on the focus arrangement . to locate the stone , the second housing part is rotated to locate the stone in one of the scan planes , and then the second housing part is pivoted to move the second scan plane onto the stone . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus and method for producing a stack of documents , each having one or more pages , separated into documents . an input mechanism receives printed sheet material , which is cut by a cutter into document pages having a first dimension and flag sheets having a different dimension . a page laying unit stacks pages corresponding to a document in sequence and interposes flag sheets between successive documents . the direction in which the dimension of pages and flag sheets is different lies transverse to the direction of cutting . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an elongated blade has a notch in its leading edge , with parallel chisel edges adapted to chop through the oriented fibers of uncured sheet material as the blade is reciprocated vertically at a high frequency relative to its forward velocity . the notch is about half as deep as the blade width and has a vertical extent of about 60 percent of the blade &# 39 ; s vertical stroke . the blade has a lower edge which forms a 135 degree angle with it &# 39 ; s leading edge , and which lower edge is spaced below the lower notch chisel edge by approximately the width of the blade . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a switch and a process of operating a switch are described where a received data frame is stored into memory in a systematic way . in other words , a location is selected in the memory to store the received data frame using a non - random method . by storing the received data frame in this way , switches that employ this system and method increase bandwidth by avoiding delays incurred in randomly guessing at vacant spaces in the memory . the received data frame is stored until a port that is to transmit the received data frame is available . throughput is further improved by allowing the received data frames to be stored in either contiguous or non - contiguous memory locations . | 7Electricity
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a vapor blow through avoidance method , process and system for oil producing wells developed based on an innovative theory of vapor blow through pump . the system consists of casing gas remover , dynamic fluid level detector and downhole pump . process includes adjusting casing gas remover and or pump rate based on result of comparison of the detected dynamic fluid level with the pre - set target dynamic fluid level ; therefore , it prevents vapor in annular space blowing through pump and optimizes the well production . the avoidance system applies to single or group and horizontal or vertical wells . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the present technology is the use of the combination to treat a patient and the treatment of a patient . sine waves are generated digitally by the combination . data validation is used to ensure correct directional alignment prior to device activation . patient safety and consistency in treatment protocols are considered in the spinal and upper cervical impulse treatment design . a patient is treated with smooth sinusoidal waveform with a force of about 8 n to about 12 . 2 n with a z - axis of acceleration of about 0 . 5 g to about 5g at about 5 hertz to about 200 hertz . treatment conditions can be varied depending upon the size of the patient , which includes human and veterinary patients . the method is non - invasive . | 0Human Necessities
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method and apparatus for data reception are provided , retrieving digital values transmitted through a cable . in a data receiver , an equalizer equalizes an input signal based on a boost value to generate an equalized signal , and a data extractor samples the equalized signal to extract output values from each symbol period . the data extractor detects signal quality of the equalized signal to adjust the boost value accordingly . an optimal time point is detected within one symbol period where an output value is an ensured valid , and variation rate of the optimal time point is counted as an inverse indicator of the signal quality . | 7Electricity
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a fraction obtained from a liquid chromatograph column is introduced into a cup - shaped collecting vessel 12 having a centrally apertured funnel - shaped bottom surface 14 . a sample holder 13 is removably accommodated in the aperture , and after the evaporation of the fraction solvent the remaining residue 11 collects on or in the holder , which may then be removed and directly introduced into the ionization chamber of a mass spectrometer for further analysis . | 6Physics
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a portable commode with spring assisted lifting seat has a lightweight self - supporting stand , a seat hinged to the frame and a pair of pneumatic springs for lifting the seat to an elevated position . the springs yield under the body weight of the user to depress the seat to a lowered position . the springs can be easily set at different positions on the seat to adjust for users of different body weights . a removable waste receptacle on the frame permits the commode to be used by itself , as at a bedside location , or over a conventional toilet bowl installation . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of forming basic copper carbonates includes providing an aqueous solution comprising copper , ammonia , and carbonic acid ; and adding sufficient carbon dioxide to precipitate a basic copper carbonate from the aqueous solution . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a coin accumulator assembly for use in a coin wrapping machine is provided . the coin accumulator assembly comprises a coin accumulator tube , a shutter movably inserted into the coin accumulator tube for supporting coins stacked in the tube until a predetermined number of coins is accumulated and for opening to pass coins for a further treatment when the predetermined number of coins is accumulated in the tube , and a system for stepwisely lowering the shutter during the coin counting and accumulating operation . the system for effecting stepwise lowering of the shutter includes a support member for supporting the shutter and having a threaded hole , a screw shaft thrusting through said threaded hole of the support member , a reversible motor for rotating the screw shaft , and a guide rod to be slidably engaged with the support member for preventing the support member from being rotated but for guiding the same in the downward or upward direction when the screw shaft is rotated . a modified system including a rack - and - pinion unit may be used in place of the aforementioned system . a further modified system including a swingable arm for lowering or raising the support member is also disclosed herein . further disclosed are the control systems for controlling the coin accumulator assembly in accordance with the pre - set control sequence . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and apparatus measure the lifetime of a semiconductor material by directing microwave energy into the semiconductor material and by producing carriers within the semiconductor material by impinging light thereon . a non - metal material is interposed between the semiconductor material and a metallic surface , such that a portion of the microwave energy travels through the semiconductor material and the non - metal material and reflects off of the metallic surface and back through the non - metal material and the semiconductor material . additionally , a heating member is provided for heating the semiconductor material , whereby the lifetime of the semiconductor material is determined according to characteristics of the reflected microwave energy and the temperature of the semiconductor material . | 6Physics
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a method of synchronizing carrier frequencies in a mobile radio network having base and mobile stations , in which a synchronization signal is radiated from the base stations , is received by the mobile stations and is used to derive the transmission frequency . a group of sinusoidal oscillations having different frequencies is emitted from each base station as a synchronization signal . the mobile stations each have a matched filter , with which at least one of the transmitted sinusoidal oscillations can be found and detected . the method is insensitive to fading , and permits an extensive normalization of the circuits in the base stations and , in particular , permits a unified evaluation in the mobile stations . | 7Electricity
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an open coil electrical resistance heater uses a number of offset insulators to support the coil of the heater . the offset insulators configure the run of coil in a sinusoidal shape to hold the insulators in a more secure manner and reduce vibration and noise generation during heat operation . the sinusoidal configuration of the coil also reduces the problem of shadowing of portions of the resistance wire coil . | 7Electricity
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a dc control circuit supplies direct current of either polarity at a high or a low level to a crane hoist or the like via a single bus bar to control up , down , low or high speed functions . a network of diodes and ganged switches at a remote control panel supplies the selected level and direction of current to the bus bar while a control circuit moving with the powered equipment responds to the voltage level and polarity picked off of the bus bar by means of a high voltage responsive relay coil circuit and dual , parallel , diode , relay coil circuits responsive to polarity . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an automated monitor monitors one or more resource parameters in a logical partition running a database application in a logically partitioned data processing host . the monitor initiates dynamic logical partition reconfiguration in the event that the parameters vary from predetermined parameter values . in particular , the monitor can initiate removal of resources if one of the resource parameters is being underutilized and initiate addition of resources if one of the resource parameters is being overutilized . the monitor can also calculate an amount of resources to be removed or added . the monitor can interact directly with a dynamic logical partition reconfiguration function of the data processing host or it can utilize an intelligent intermediary that listens for a partition reconfiguration suggestion from the monitor . in the latter configuration , the listener can determine where available resources are located and attempt to fully or partially satisfy the resource needs suggested by the monitor . | 6Physics
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this invention provides a new procedure for attaching molecules to semiconductor surfaces , in particular silicon . the molecules , which include , but are not limited to porphyrins and ferrocenes , have been previously shown to be attractive candidates for molecular - based information storage . the new attachment procedure is simple , can be completed in short times , requires minimal amounts of material , is compatible with diverse molecular functional groups , and in some instances affords unprecedented attachment motifs . these features greatly enhance the integration of the molecular materials into the processing steps that are needed to create hybrid molecular / semiconductor information storage devices . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a wedge with a predetermined angle is attached by various methods to a conventional hair dipper , in which the wedge supports the dipper at a particular angle as it slides across the cutting surface allowing a user to cut hair to a selected length based on the degree of the angle of the wedge . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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legacy parts information is made accessible via a database employing hierarchical parts groupings , distribution codes , categories and plain language parts titles and or descriptions . | 6Physics
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electromyogram , temperature and heart rate measurements , which correlate to the dermatomal level and density of neural blockade , are obtained in a passive manner , i . e ., the patient is not stimulated or exposed to any sensor that requires an active conduction in order to make a measurement and no active patient participation or response is required . the measurements obtained provide objective and quantitative indications of , for example , epidural blockade with local anesthetics , thus , allowing objective real - time assessment of density and level of neural blockade . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for holding and orienting a wafer includes a movable robot arm , and an end effector attached to an end of the robot arm , the end effector including a gripping mechanism which during operation holds and rotates the wafer about an axis that is perpendicular to the plane of the wafer , wherein the gripping mechanism comprises a first contacting member , and a second contacting member , and a drive member arranged to grip opposing edges of the wafer , and wherein the drive member comprises a first pair of rollers . | 7Electricity
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a cable processing system includes a conveyor that holds cables and conveys the cables in a specified direction . the operation stretches the cables and allows them to be packaged or otherwise coiled . the cable processing system may wash the cables as they pass thereby . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a radial arm saw includes a saw assembly pivotally mounted to a support unit which , in turn , is mounted to a wall or other support structure . the saw assembly includes a column that is connectable at one end to a saw table frame or the support unit so as to be affixed in upright operative position during operation and disposed during non - operation in a lateral , storage position . a radial arm and saw unit are supported from the other end of the column . preferably , the column is pivotal between a lateral stored position and an upright operative position . also , the saw assembly is pivotal relative to the support unit between a vertical stored position and a horizontal operative position . a leg locking sleeve may be released to deploy the saw assembly from its stored position into its operative position . the support column may be detachable to shift the radial arm saw between operative and stored positions . the frame is pivotal about a horizontal axis between operative and stored positions , and legs may be provided for added stability . the compact - storage radial arm saw is extremely stable , permits accurate cutting , and in its stored position provides a substantial savings in floor or bench space compared to conventional radial arm saws and yet can be quickly and readily deployed to its operative position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention is concerned with human organic anion transporter . isolated nucleic acid encoding hoat is provided , along with ioslated hoat polypeptide . hoat nucleic acid and / or hoat polypeptide are employed in transgenic animals , recombinant cells , replicable vectors and analytical procedures for identifying hoat agonists or antagonists , assays for identifying hoat alleles and / or isotypes , screening tests for nephrotoxic or neurologically active compounds , and determination of drug - drug interactions within the kidney or brain . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a thin , flat , self - contained electronic display unit of substantially the same width and length as a standard letter - sized sheet of paper , with a flat display screen , an input port for receiving data from a selected computer , electronic circuitry for storing inputted data and making it available to the screen , and command buttons or keys enabling the user to select stored data for display on the screen . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a data receiver which includes a timing recovery circuit or periodically adjusting a timing signal used to control sampling of the received signal is arranged to reduce or eliminate phase jitter introduced as a result of the adjustments . apparatus and a method are described for forming a correction factor which is a joint function of the timing adjustment increment and a previous correction factor . typically , correction is accomplished by forming the complex product of the in - phase and quadrature - phase components of the received signal and the recursively updated correction factor . | 7Electricity
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the invention concerns novel renin - inhibitory peptides which are useful for treating renin - associated hypertension , congestive heart failure , hyperaldosteronism , glaucoma and diseases caused by retroviruses . processes for preparing the peptides novel intermediates in the processes , compositions containing them , and methods of using them are included . also included is a diagnostic method which uses the compounds to determine the presence of renin - associated hypertension , or hyperaldosteronism . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention discloses a battery pack which can be used for an electric vehicle , an uninterrupted power supply , and a power supply for a smart grid and which can be easily manufactured and repaired and which is capable of improving productivity , the span of life , and performance , and a battery management system including the battery pack . the battery pack of the present invention comprises a casing in which a reception space is provided and battery modules coupled to the casing at regular intervals by fastening members so that the battery modules can be easily dismantled from the casing . each of the battery modules includes a tray , a battery cell provided in the tray , a cell charger provided in the tray and configured to charge the battery cell , a cell controller provided in the tray and configured to control the cell charger , a heating mat coupled to the battery cell , and a temperature sensor provided in the tray and configured to sense a temperature of the battery cell . | 7Electricity
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a counterholding tool for absorbing torque while tightening screws or the like , which has an element for engaging the screw nut and a stop . the element and the stop are movable relative to one another , and a releasable locking mechanism is provided by means of which the position of the two components relative to one another can be fixed . . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a film magazine for storing a plurality of films therein is disclosed . the magazine includes a drum capable of storing the plurality of films , and a plurality of retaining mechanisms for retaining respective ends of the films relative to the drum . the drum defines a plurality of slits for allowing individual insertion of the ends of the films into the drum . | 6Physics
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a retention system includes a base supporting a wing spar and a post extending through the base from a first side of the base to a second side of the base . the post inserts through an aperture in the spar . a stop is selectively securable to the post over the second side of the base . a locking member engages the post on the first side of the base . the locking member is configured to selectively move the post from an unlocked position to a locked position in which the post is withdrawn toward the first side relative to the unlocked position . a biasing member encircles the post and is positioned between the stop and the second side . when the locking member is in a closed position the biasing member expands to engage the aperture and resist movement of the wing spar . a plurality of cradles may support the wing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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circuit component connectivity evaluation and validation method provides comparing and validating the correctness of electrical phase connectivity at connection nodes between conducting components within a circuit model of a power distribution network or other circuit . phase connectivity requirements of each connected component / device / equipment in a particular circuit are obtained from a common interface model file containing parameter data describing the circuit . xml data strings obtained from the cim file are parsed into enumerated data objects representing each component &# 39 ; s phase connectivity requirements and assigned unique four bit binary phase connectivity mask values indicative of the particular electrical phase connectivity requirements of each component . associated mask values corresponding to connection nodes between pairs of connected components are bit - wise logically “ and ” ed and the result compared to each component &# 39 ; s bit mask to validate that each connected component in the circuit is a correct phase type match with other components to which it is connected . | 6Physics
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a method for determining fair value prices of financial securities of international markets includes the steps of selecting a universe of securities of a particular international market ; computing overnight returns of each security in the selected universe over a predetermined past period of time ; selecting at least one return factor of a domestic financial market from a plurality of return factors ; computing , for each selected return factor , the return factor &# 39 ; s daily return over said predetermined past period of time ; calculating , for each selected return factor , a return factor coefficient for each security in the selected universe by performing a time series regression to obtain the contribution of each return factor &# 39 ; s return to the security &# 39 ; s overnight return ; and storing each calculated return factor coefficient in a data file ; wherein the stored return factor coefficients can be used in conjunction with current return factor daily return values to predict current overnight returns for all securities in the selected universe of securities , which predicted current overnight returns can be used in conjunction with closing prices on said particular international market of each security of said selected universe to determine a fair value price of each security of the selected universe . a system and computer program product for implementing the method also are provided . | 6Physics
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a method for making a conductive coated product comprising the steps of abrading a conductive metal substrate , applying to the conductive metal substrate a layer of a curable composition which includes 2 - acrylamido - 2 - methylpropanesulfonic acid , water and / or alcohol , and a curing agent and curing the composition on the substrate . the resulting product can be used to make medical electrodes and other electrically conductive medical products | 0Human Necessities
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the standing wave simple math processor is a new system for doing simple math . by utilizing standing waves and conventional connections , a charge of direct current is transferred from 2 adjacent standing waves to 1 final standing wave representing the output . in essence the two input waves function as operands in a math problem . the operator , in this sense , is an interconnection of dc current between the 3 standing waves , as well as a set of redistribution rules . the final solution is retrieved upon completion of the redistribution rules . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for packaging articles in deaerated condition . a belt - like film is tubulated to enclose a plurality of articles transported in a longitudinally aligned fashion . the articles and the film are transported together in integral relation while the air in the tubular film is evacuated by a pipe nozzle inserted in the film tube . the pipe nozzle is connected to a vacuum source via a connecting pipe . usually , the interior of the tubular film is kept in a suitable negative pressure condition by suction through a tube bypassing a normally closed valve disposed on the connecting pipe . the valve is impulsively opened immediately before seal bars press the film from opposite sides so that the air in the film is instantly discharged . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an optomechanical system for illuminating and imaging selected portions of a three dimensional object having specularly reflective surfaces , including a two dimensional image sensor for receiving light reflected from the selected portions and producing an analog output signal representing a two dimensional image of the selected portions over a predetermined time period , a video digitizer for receiving and converting the analog output signal to a digital signal , and an image computer for receiving the digital signal output by the video digitizer , comparing the information obtained from the output digital signal to the stored specifications of a master of the imaged portion of the object , indicating whether the imaged object meets the specifications of the master , controlling the movement of the imaged object , and controlling the operation of the system . | 7Electricity
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a fuel filler port closing apparatus including an opening of a filler neck or an opening of a nozzle guide securely and reliably sealed , even when a seal packing sags , bends or deflects . sealing is realized by a flapper including a rotation plate which rotates and flaps , and a seal plate having the seal packing moving freely in an up and down direction with respect to the rotation plate . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus are described for supporting the full mesi protocol in a distributed shared memory environment implementing a snoop based architecture . a requesting node submits a single read request to a snoop based architecture controller switch . the switch recognizes that a responding node other than the requesting node and the home node for the desired data has a copy of the data in an ambiguous state . the switch resolves this ambiguous state by snooping the remote node . after resolving the ambiguous state , the read request transaction is completed . | 6Physics
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a resistive device includes a resistive layer , a flexible substrate arranged on the resistive layer , and an electrode layer . the electrode layer includes two electrode sections arranged below the resistive layer and separate to each other . moreover , a method for manufacturing the resistive device with flexible substrate is also disclosed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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tool cassettes in a progressive forging machine are configured to facilitate their machine controlled changeover by the ability to be installed and removed through vertical movement in and out of the machine and by the incorporation of self - alignment features . the die cassettes , which have precision machined cylindrical surfaces , establish the work station centers of the machine on the die breast and receiving zones on the slide for the punch holder cassettes are established with gage blocks that are sized by reference to the respective die work station centers . the cassette system can provide a level of alignment between punch and die elements not previously practical in large machines and a flexibility in tool size that is not subject to the traditional restraint of work station center - to - center distance . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a centrifugal pump for pumping a fluid with central axial suctioning and radial discharging of the fluid to be pumped out of the impeller , the impeller includes an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate and multiple interposed blades therebetween . in the radial inner region , the blades extend essentially parallel to the rotation axis of the impeller in the axial direction of the pump and thus are upright , wherein said blades in the course radially outwards thereof are increasingly inclined or extend oblique . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an electric motor for a fuel pump is provided with a shutdown switch positioned intermediate an inverter , and its control coil . in this location , the shutdown function can be achieved without heavy components . in another feature , when the fuel pump is shut down , a signal is sent upstream to a voltage regulator associated with a generator , such that the voltage supplied downstream by the generator can be reduced to eliminate any potential voltage spike due to the shutdown of the electric motor . the electric motor with shutdown switch enables low weight fault tolerant flux regulated machines . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a compound containing cyclic amidine groups and uretdione groups , having the formula : ## str1 ## wherein x is o or nr 2 , r is the hydrocarbon radical of isophorone diisocyanate : ## str2 ## r 1 is a substituted alkylene radical which is substituted with o - 3 ch 3 groups and has 2 - 14 carbon atoms @ r 2 and r 3 are identical or different alkyl radicals having 1 - 10 carbon atoms or are phenyl radicals , n is 0 - 5 , and b is 0 - 1 nco group and / or 1 - 0 imidazoline - blocked nco group of the formula : ## str3 ## | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus for processing photographic material comprises a chamber adapted to hold the material therein , means for introducing solution into the chamber , means for removing the solution from the chamber , and a member located within the chamber and filling a central part thereof . a gap is defined between the inner wall of the chamber and the central member in which the material is held , thereby retaining the material around the inner circumference of the chamber . | 6Physics
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in an image stabilizing device or system of the kind having a shake detecting sensor which detects a shake of the device or system and is arranged to require a lapse of time before the sensor becomes capable of stably detecting the shake after the start of the sensor , and an image shake correcting member which performs an image shake correcting action according to the output of the shake detecting sensor , a control circuit is arranged to allow the image shake correcting member to commence its image shake correcting action according to the output of the shake detecting sensor after the lapse of a given period of time from the start of the operation of the shake detecting sensor , and a varying circuit is arranged to vary the given period of time . the length of waiting time necessary before the detecting sensor becomes capable of stably performing a shake detecting action is thus arranged to be variable according to the operating state of the device or system , so that an image stabilizing action can be accomplished as soon as possible . | 6Physics
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a method of optimally distributing signal power for multiple users over a xdsl or wireless channel considers uses computationally efficient tools to achieve improved crosstalk avoidance . the method chooses between eqpsd and fds signaling in a fashion that maximizes overall data rate . rather than choosing eqpsd signaling in regions where there is low self - next , but where the echo is high , the method selects fds signaling since the communication system acts in a manner similar to self - next in such regions . | 7Electricity
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this application is directed to a novel polymorph of a hydroisoindoline tachykinin receptor antagonist having the following structural formula a . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a static random access memory includes a pair of p - channel metal - oxide - semiconductor transistors which serve as variable resistors for terminating bit lines and a control circuit for causing the pmos transistors to have a low impedance level during read out and an intermediate impedance level during writing so that sudden d . c . current is suppressed and the voltage at the bit lines is prevented from being lowered . the variable resistor device can constitute a current mirror circuit along with a metal - insulator - semiconductor transistor of the control circuit , so that it becomes possible to provide a stable control which is invulnerable to manufacturing tolerances . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for visualizing in three - dimensions an image of a subsurface object such as an internal structure of a mechanical component , or of a fetus or other internal biological feature within a human body , utilizes a sensor such as an ultrasonic transducer of an ultrasound wand to acquire ultrasonic images of an object , and a target plate attached to a wand which is optically imaged by a digital camera during each of a sequence of ultrasound scans . each ultrasound image scan of an object is made with the position and / or orientation of the ultrasonic scan beam changed , thereby forming a sequence of quasi two - dimensional slices which intersect the object at different locations and / or aspect angles . visual features of the target plate such as pairs of intersecting lines are used to calculate a first coordinate transformation which transforms each electronically recorded oblique optical image of the target plate and sensor to a normal view thereof , and each normally oriented target plate image is used to orient each sonogram image in a fixed coordinate system . a transformation matrix is then used to assemble in a fixed three - dimensional coordinate system a plurality of normalized two - dimensional sensor image slices of correct relative size , location , and orientation . the assembly of sensor image slices enables visualization of the object in three - dimensions , as for example by mentally constructing directrix lines between contour perimeters of adjacent normalized sensor image slices to thereby define a three - dimensional image surface of the object . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a holding assembly for a camera , such as a smartphone , which may be hung from a wide variety of surfaces to position the camera for taking pictures that include the camera &# 39 ; s user . the length of a rod at which the end of the camera may be attached is adjustable to set the camera at the appropriate height . the adjustable rod has a handle at one end and may have a c - shaped hook adjacent to the handle . at the other end of the assembly is a mount for the camera . alternatively , the holding assembly may fold open to attach the camera to one section and the support surface to another section . the holding assembly may be attached to the support surface on an upper section by a sticky gel that doesn &# 39 ; t damage a surface and the camera may be attached to the lower section with magnets or gel . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a self - checking temperature sensing circuit in which temperature sensitivity is provided by first and second resistive elements having positive and negative temperature coefficients respectively . the resistive elements are connected in parallel current paths , one of which includes a diode for allowing only unidirectional current flow . the resistances of the restrictive elements are determined by a circuit which periodically reverses the polarity of a voltage applied across the parallel paths . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a method for characterizing a material using active pyrometry . the material comprises at least one thin surface layer arranged on a thick substrate . the present invention heats the surface of the material by exposing the material to high - frequency laser pulses , so as to perform a series of temperature increase / decrease thermal cycles , accompanied by a heat build - up from one cycle to the next . the present invention collects the emitted radiation , acquires and processes the signals measured by comparing the measured values to the theoretical values obtained by modelling , so as to obtain thermo - physical properties for characterizing the material . the present invention also relates to a device for implementing the method comprising a high - frequency pulsed laser used as heat source . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a process for preparing a polymer latex that includes comprising polymerizing one or more ethylenically unsaturated aromatic monomers and one or more conjugated diene monomers in the presence of a hydroperoxide chain transfer agent and sulfur - containing chain transfer agent , wherein the sulfur - containing chain transfer agent is added after the hydroperoxide chain transfer agent . it further relates to the polymer latex thus obtained , to a composition comprising the polymer latex and to the use of the polymer latex or polymer latex composition in a carpet backing , paper coating , or fiber fabric pre - impregnation process . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a subgrade vault to provide an enclosed housing for utility connections . the housing is made of a moldable material with a reinforcing skirt at one end and a seat in the other . a lid is received in the seat to close its upper end . a clip is optionally provided for fastening the lid to the housing body that can be clipped on the body and engaged by a fastener carried by the lid . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a liquid crystal display panel having a conductive polymer is described . on an upper surface and a lower surface of the lcd panel , a first conductive polymer and a second conductive polymer are coated so that charges accumulated on the lcd panel when the polarizer and the lcd panel are bonded together , where a release film of the polarizer is torn off , may be eliminated . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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method and apparatus for central inventory control as particularly adapted for retail vending wherein all merchandise is made to carry a coded identifier ticket characteristic of the product . upon sale of the product the identifier ticket may be removed and at periodic times all accrued identifier tickets can be processed through a label sorter and reader to compile data for input to a central computer which then provides various forms of inventory readout to the user entity . more particularly , the invention utilizes a form of identifier ticket adapted for gummed adhesion and tear - off from the product , and the removed identifier ticket is then processed in a sorting and reading apparatus to provide recorded as well as instantaneous output for input to an associated computer or other peripheral equipment . the ticket sorting apparatus consists of a hopper portion to receive tickets in bulk for subsequent mechanical feeding into a separating track after which the individual identifier tickets bearing binary coded digital marking are optically read with output data provided for computer usage . the separating track consists of an elongated belt conveyor , of critical width to accommodate identifier tickets , which includes a serially arranged plurality of separating flanges arrayed therealong to control passage of single identifier tickets therealong . finally , after optical reading of the identifier tickets they are dropped into a common depository for collection , storage , etc . | 6Physics
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a method for adjusting a radial gap between two parallel rotary tools used for converting a flat substrate , the method using a converting arrangement including a first and a second cylindrical rotary converting tool , each tool provided with two laterally spaced apart conical lateral rolling rings arranged to cooperate to convert the substrate ; a first and a second lateral bearing , holds the first tool for rotation ; a third and a fourth lateral bearing , holds the second tool for rotation ; clamping elements tighten the first to the third bearing and the second to the fourth bearing . the method steps include loosening the elements for tightening ; pushing the first bearing away from the third bearing , and the second bearing away from the fourth bearing along a predetermined distance ; modifying a lateral position of at least one of the rings ; moving the first bearing radially closer to the third bearing , and the second bearing radially closer to the fourth bearing , and retightening the elements for tightening . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of producing a rubber - based covering comprising at least one layer formed from fragmented cohesible material comprises the steps of forming a substantially continuous bed of the fragmented cohesible material and subjecting the material of the bed to a compacting step so as to form a sheet material as a result of the cohesion of the material . the compaction step is performed with a substantial absence of stretching stresses on the fragmented material . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a vehicular automatic occupant sensing anti - carjacking system primarily designed to automatically and continuously protect a vehicle from carjacking and to provide preventive protection to the authorized occupant of the vehicle from being taken hostage in their own vehicle and to facilitate the recovery of a vehicle during a carjacking regardless , whether the vehicle is occupied or unoccupied , regardless , whether the vehicle is attended or unattended , regardless , whether the ignition is on or off and regardless , whether the engine is running or not running . the system includes an electronic command control unit which communicates with a plurality of sensors to provide the necessary input signals to the command control unit . the system has a means for automatically monitoring and determining the occupancy status of the vehicle via pre - programed occupancy status instructions . if the occupancy status of the vehicle deviates materially from the pre - programed occupancy status , at any time , vehicle disabling means and alarm means are automatically actuated . also included in the system are means for automatically disabling the vehicle , as well as , automatically enabling the system to facilitate use of the vehicle by the authorized occupant . once programed , the system operates automatically requiring no manually operable activation of any hidden switches , remote signalling devices , buttons or other manually operated actuators . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an analog - to - digital converter is disclosed which utilizes a successive approximation register . the operation of the successive approximation register is so controlled that any analog signal within a dynamic range requiring more bits than the successive approximation register can hold can nonetheless be accurately converted within a predetermined tolerance . | 7Electricity
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a wiring substrate includes : a substrate layer made of glass or silicon and including : a first surface formed with a first hole ; and a second surface formed with a second hole and being opposite to the first surface , wherein the first hole is communicated with the second hole ; a connection pad formed in the second hole ; a first wiring layer formed in the first hole and electrically connected to the connection pad ; a first insulation layer formed on the first surface of the substrate layer to cover the first wiring layer ; and a second wiring layer formed on the first insulation layer and electrically connected to the first wiring layer . a diameter of the first hole is gradually decreased from the first surface toward the second surface , and a diameter of the second hole is gradually decreased from the second surface toward the first surface . | 7Electricity
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chemical mechanical polishing systems and methods are disclosed . the system includes a polishing pad that is configured to move from a first point to a second point . a carrier is also included and is configured to hold a substrate to be polished over the polishing pad . the carrier is designed to apply the substrate to the polishing pad in a polish location that is between the first point and the second point . a first sensor is located at the first point and oriented so as to sense an in temperature of the polishing pad , and a second sensor is located a the second point and oriented so as to sense an out temperature of the polishing pad . the sensing of the in and out temperatures is configured to produce a temperature differential that allows monitoring the process state and the state of the wafer surface for purposes of switching the process steps while processing wafers by chemical mechanical planarization . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a seat cover for a child safety seat in the nature of a slipcover utilizes a multiple ply cover material having a plurality of separated panels extending from a central expanse of cover material . a back panel and a seat panel extend along a central vertical axis , and a pair of wing panels extend laterally therefrom . a plurality of hook and loop fasteners are attached to adjacent , separated panels along opposing panel sides . restraining safety belts such as are included in five - point harness systems may be selectively received between adjacent separated panels and may be releasably restrained from removal therefrom upon the fastening together of adjacent panels . upon such fastening the seat cover extends in a substantially continuous manner over a surface of the child safety seat , protecting this surface from soilage during use of the safety seat by a child . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a resonant element including : a vibrating body vibratable in orthogonal x - and z - directions ; exciting means for causing the vibrating body to be subjected to an excitation vibration in the x - direction ; excitation deflection detecting means for detecting the deflection of the vibrating body in the z - direction during the excitation vibration thereof in the x - direction ; and excitation deflection inhibiting means for inhibiting the deflection of the vibrating body in the z - direction . | 6Physics
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a coal feed system for use in a fluidized bed combustor in which a grate is supported in a housing and is adapted to support a bed of particulate material including a combustible fuel . air is passed through the grate and into the bed to fluidize the particulate material . the particulate fuel material is separated externally of the bed into a relatively coarse material and a relatively fine material . the fine material is agglomerated and it , along with the coarse material , is passed to a distributor which distributes the material onto selected areas extending across the upper surface of the bed . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a self - service terminal , such as an atm , comprises a speech generator and loudspeaker for producing natural language operating instructions for a user , and a user interface permitting the user to interact with the terminal in response to the spoken instructions . the user interface may include a microphone and a speech recognition module . | 6Physics
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granulated forms of various active ingredients can be prepared with a small amount of a dissolvable polymer and a solvent for that polymer . the solvent dissolves at least a portion of the polymer . this dissolved polymer acts as a particle lubricant for the extrusion process and , when the solvent is removed , as a binder for the final extrudate . a poly is preferred and , in the presence of a small amount of solvent , dissolves sufficiently to provide lubricity to the extrusion mixture that the solids can be extruded with little friction and associated local temperature rise thru the extrusion die . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for selecting a focus setting for a digital image acquisition appliance , the method comprising : acquiring a first image with a first focus setting , acquiring a second image with a second focus setting , the second image being acquired sequentially with the first image , dividing the first image into a first grid of macroblocks , dividing the second image into a second grid of macroblocks , determining a first zone in the first grid of macroblocks and a second zone in the second grid of macroblocks using a first predetermined selection criteria , calculating a macroblock shift of the first zone with respect to the second zone to a sub - macroblock precision , calculating a first value of a figure - of - merit for the first image and a second value of the figure - of - merit for the second image , the first value being calculated using focus metric data obtained from macroblocks belonging to the first grid of macroblocks , the second value being calculated using focus metric data obtained from macroblocks belonging to the second grid of macroblocks , wherein the calculated first and second values have been corrected for the macroblock shift , selecting the focus setting using a second predetermined selection criteria based on the first and second values of the figure - of - merit . | 6Physics
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