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certain castanospermine ester derivatives of the formula : ## str1 ## wherein r , r 1 and r 2 are each independently hydrogen , c 1 - 14 alkanoyl , c 1 - 14 alkenoyl , cyclohexanecarbonyl , c 1 - 8 alkoxyacetyl , ## str2 ## naphthalenecarbonyl optionally substituted by methyl or halogen ; phenyl wherein the phenyl is optionally substituted by methyl or halogen ; cinnamoyl ; pyridinecarbonyl optionally substituted by methyl or halogen ; dihydropyridine carbonyl optionally substituted by c 1 - c 10 alkyl ; thiophenecarbonyl optionally substituted by methyl or halogen ; or furancarbonyl optionally substituted by methyl or halogen ; y is hydrogen , c 1 - 4 alkyl , c 1 - 4 alkoxy , halogen , trifluoromethyl , c 1 - 4 alkylsulfonyl , c 1 - 4 alkylmercapto , cyano or dimethylamino ; y &# 39 ; is hydrogen , c 1 - 4 alkyl , c 1 - 4 alkoxy , halogen or it is combined with y to give 3 , 4 - methylenedioxy ; y &# 34 ; is hydrogen , c 1 - 4 alkyl , c 1 - 4 alkoxy or halogen ; with r , r 1 and r 2 being selected in such a way that at least one of them , but not more than two of them , is hydrogen ; are disclosed to be effective in treating diseases caused by herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a universal type shoulder holster caddy , designed specifically to conceal hand guns of various sizes . this invention is unique in that it provides multiple transport options in a single handgun concealment device . it provides for complete concealment of a gun holster and handgun within an enclosed concealment compartment . it provides multiple transport methods through its &# 39 ; zipper and snaps detachability feature and a series of loops and a band loop for attaching to a user &# 39 ; s belt . | 0Human Necessities
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the document includes a support provided with at least one first and second parts that can move relative to one another , the support including an electronic microcircuit and contactless coupling members electrically connected to the electronic microcircuit , and capable of being coupled to an external reading station for establishing a contactless communications with the latter . the support also includes detecting elements capable of detecting the relative proximity of the first and second parts independent of the contactless coupling members , and securing elements connected to the detecting elements and capable of inhibiting and / or authorizing the activation of the contactless communication according to the relative proximity of the first and second parts thus detected . | 6Physics
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a combined laser position detector , infrared emissivity target and television target includes a light - transparent substrate having a tv target on one side and an infrared target on a second side , with the two targets in registration with one another . alternatively , the tv and ir target can be on the same side . the substrate is affixed to a housing that includes light - emitting sources behind the targets positioned to direct emitted light through the targets and also includes a recess for receiving a laser position detector with an opening behind the targets to permit light to pass through the targets and to impinge upon the surface of the detector . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a brushless motor includes a rotor position detecting device disposed between stator teeth , rather than directly below a rotor magnet , so that the distance between a lower end of a rotor magnet and a stationary frame is minimized . this results in a thinner brushless motor than conventional designs . in the preferred embodiment of the present invention , the rotor position detecting device is a hall device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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there is disclosed a method for charging for services in a communication system supporting a diameter ip protocol , comprising defining at least one attribute value pair to define sponsorship information . | 7Electricity
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a deposit removal probe for monitoring the effectiveness of a chemical at removing deposits from the internal surface of a pipeline used to transport fluids comprising a chamber constructed from mesh having a pore size sufficient to retain a sample of said deposit in said chamber while also allowing the deposit to be removed from the chamber with the action of the chemical and liquid flow through the pipeline and methods of using the probe to determine the effectiveness of a chemical at removing deposits from the internal surface of a pipeline and monitor corrosion rates of surfaces in contact with the deposit and in the bulk fluid . | 6Physics
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a computer implemented software device for estimating background tilt and offset is disclosed to preferably be adaptable to an optical measurement instrument wherein the estimated parameters are resolved to generate a reference plane to be subtracted from a height map of a phase profile . a set of histograms of heights is used to develop a merit function . a two - dimensional high speed iterative search is used to optimize the merit function to generate a reference plane coincident with the spatial tilt of the phase profile . the invention enables real - time measurement of substrate height for preferred use in high - speed image processing operations relating to circuit - board production lines . | 6Physics
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a hydrophobic , liquid - impermeable substrate includes a hydrophilic nonwoven having a treated surface , a polyolefin dispersion disposed on the treated surface , and a hydrophobic chemistry disposed on the polyolefin dispersion . a method for preparing a hydrophobic , breathable , liquid - impermeable substrate includes providing a hydrophilic nonwoven having a treated surface , applying a polyolefin dispersion to the treated surface , and applying a hydrophobic chemistry to the polyolefin dispersion . the hydrophilic nonwoven can be tissue or paper toweling . the hydrophobic chemistry can be a water - dispersible hydrophobic polymer . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an operational amplifier has its inverting input connected to a electrochemical gas sensor for amplifying the current produced thereby in response to presence of a predetermined gas . in order to determine whether a sensor is indeed present and that a sensor present is serviceable , a transient is applied to the non - inverting input of the operation amplifier . the presence or absence of the sensor alters the transfer function of the operational amplifier in respect of the test signal . if a serviceable sensor is present , the gain of the operational amplifier is high for the transient resulting at square pulse output . however , if a serviceable sensor is not present , the gain of the operational amplifier is relatively low and the transient retains its original form . consequently the presence of a serviceable sensor can be determined from the output of the operational amplifier in response to the transient test signal . | 6Physics
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a multi - beam image forming apparatus includes a beam generating unit 101 , an optical scanner 102 , an image processing unit 103 for dividing image data into several areas in a primary scanning direction , and image writing units 106 and 107 for writing an image while switching multiple laser beams in accordance with each of the areas in the primary scanning direction in a printing region based on the divided image data , wherein the image processing unit 103 judges continuity of the image data when dividing the image data , so that the image processing unit 103 divides the image data at an image data portion having continuity and transmits the divided image data to the image writing units 106 and 107 . the multi - beam image forming apparatus is provided as an apparatus in which scan positions can be aligned accurately both in the primary scanning direction and the secondary scanning direction and which is suitable for wide printing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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materials separating apparatus comprising an inclined drum rotatable about its longitudinal axis and having an inner surface comprised of an array of permanent magnets arranged in parallel strips extending circumferentially at an angle to the drum axis , and means for depositing commingled materials within the drum upon the magnet array whereby as the drum and magnet array rotate the magnetic field of the magnets will induce eddy currents in conductive items causing them to move progressively upward and out the upper end of the drum , while nonconductive items will slide downwardly out the lower end of the drum . in another embodiment of the invention a liner is provided over the magnet array to carry magnetic items upwardly to be deposited separately in a chute or the like . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a trough mangle with a mangle roll having a diameter that is enlarged as compared with conventional trough mangles in which the only one mangle roll enlarged in diameter leads to a disproportionate increase in the mangling performance . | 3Textiles; Paper
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the dose of dialysis in terms of urea clearance is marginal in many hemodialysis patients , and metabolic acidosis as determined by the pre - dialysis serum hco 3 level is common . a dialysate that included citric acid rather than acetic acid as acidifying agent provides superior performance properties . citrate - containing dialysate was used exclusively in 22 hemodialysis patients . initially , only 8 of the 22 patients had a pre - dialysis serum hco 3 & gt ; 23 meq / l , however , after 12 weeks of dialysis using the citrate - containing dialysate , the serum hco 3 normalized in 15 patients . dialysis variables were kept constant in 19 of the patients , who also used and reused the same dialyzer model throughout . in these patients , the initial average urea reduction ratio was 68 . 5 ± 5 . 9 %, and after treatment with the citrate dialysate disclosed herein , this ratio had increased to 73 ± 5 . 3 % . spkt / v , calculated using the daugirdas ii formula , also increased from 1 . 23 ± 0 . 19 to 1 . 34 ± 0 . 2 . this increased urea clearance may be the result of the anticoagulant property of citrate maintaining patency of the dialyzer membrane . the increase in pre - dialysis serum hco 3 may represent increased delivery from the dialysate and production from citric acid . | 0Human Necessities
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techniques for providing cost effective and tamper evident prepaid card packaging are described . by containing a relatively wide glued area by gluing two relatively tin side panels together , the resulting package is highly resistant to being slit open on an edge without the effort to open the package being highly evident . a foldover magnetic stripe panel provides additional thickness to a portion of the package typically read by a magnetic strip reader while allowing very thin side panels . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present disclosure provides a device sized for insertion into an inner tube of a roll of paper towels or toilet paper comprising a insert card absorb a fragrance and which is bendable , the insert allowing fragrance to emit by evaporation from the insert into the air and an outer packaging for containing the insert card , the packaging being a substantially impervious moisture and odor brrier . | 0Human Necessities
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what is provided is epo mimetic peptide derivatives defined as formula and their pharmaceutical salts , the preparation thereof , wherein r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , r 5 , n 1 , n 2 are defined as described in description . a composition comprising of an epo mimetic peptide derivative defined as formula and its pharmaceutical salt . the uses of the derivatives and their pharmaceutical salts , as well as the uses of the compositions described above in treatment of diseases characterized by a deficiency of epo or a low or defective red blood cell population . r 1 — r 2 — n1 — r 3 — n2 — r 4 — r 5 | 0Human Necessities
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a technique for the suppression of spurious direct digital synthesis signals includes a method and an apparatus that equally and oppositely dithers a pair of complementary input digital words from which a pair of analog signals are direct digital synthesized and then mixes the generated analogy signals . | 6Physics
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the cable handling apparatus includes a trolley beam , where the trolley beam is adapted to allow a cable trolley to slide thereon and an articulating arm . the articulating arm is hingedly coupled to the trolley beam , and the articulating arm is hingedly coupled to a piece of wellsite equipment . the articulating arm is repositionable between a retracted position and an extended position . | 7Electricity
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this invention is a seismic source system for marine surveying using a small diameter hose bundle containing an electrical cable disposed within an air hose which is reinforced with torque - balanced layers of armor components and protective jacket and connected to a termination assembly at one end for connection to an electrical power supply , pressurized air supply and control system and connected to another termination assembly at the other end for connection to an air gun subarray comprising multiple air guns . | 6Physics
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a method is disclosed for controlling the sheet resistance of copper trenches formed on semiconductor wafers . the method includes forming a plurality of copper - filled trenches on a wafer , measuring the sheet resistance of each of the plurality of copper - filled trenches , and comparing the measured sheet resistance values to a predetermined sheet resistance value . photolithography steps performed on subsequent wafers are adjusted according to a difference between the measured sheet resistance values and the predetermined value . in one embodiment , this adjustment takes the form of adjusting a photolithographic extension exposure energy to thereby adjust the cross - section of the resulting trenches . | 7Electricity
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a seat integrated tether system for use in a vehicle for the secure placement of an article on a vehicle seat . one or more retractable or extendable tethers are adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle seat . by use of the system with the front passenger seat of a vehicle the driver may have ready access to the contents of the retained article , which may be an item storage article such as an open top bag , case or storage net . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a fluid - filled bladder - type mattress includes a plurality of panels periodically disposed at oblique angles between upper and lower surface members of the bladder mattress for suppressing motion . in one preferred embodiment , a single bladder chamber is filled with a liquid fluid , and panels comprising a plurality of planar membrane members are bonded along angular lines alternately and at oblique angles to the upper and lower surface members of the bladder in a herringbone bonding pattern to provide an open inner structure promoting wave energy dispersion and dissipation . a mattress embodying the invention minimizes horizontal motion and fluid wave propagation . | 0Human Necessities
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valve repair apparatus and methods for ensuring proper coaptation and operation of the leaflets of a heart valve . main aspects of the disclosure relate to devices including a support member configured for attachment to the heart valve annulus , a post extending from the support member away from the plane of the annulus and a connector coupled with the post and configured for attachment to at least one of the leaflets . the various embodiments may include a replacement heart valve connected with the support member for facilitating full replacement as opposed to near repair of an existing native heart valve . various other devices include support structure and one or more posts connected to opposite sides of the support structure and extending from one side of the valve annulus to another to modify the shape of the annulus . | 0Human Necessities
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an expandable biodegradable polymeric stent is fabricated with biodegradable polymer fibers in a coil shape that is constructed with both central and external or internal peripheral lobes . it is delivered and expanded using a conventional angioplasty balloon system . the disclosed stent can serve as a temporary scaffold for coronary vessels after ptca or for peripheral endovascular stenting , or it can provide mechanical palliation for strictures of ductile organs . the disclosed stent also serves as a unique device for specific local drug delivery . therapeutic agents and cells can be loaded into the stent and gradually released to target tissues . local radiation therapy can also be delivered by a specially adapted stent . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to an assembly system used to form insulating floors , in which two types of elements are coupled to one another , namely : hollow prismatic floor modules including one face which forms the load - supporting useful surface and containing cylindrical elements for receiving coupling elements ; and coupling elements comprising cross - shaped elements with u - sections forming the arms thereof , intended to receive the vertical faces of the floor modules , and posts which are coupled to the corresponding hollow cylindrical elements of the floor modules to be joined . the geometric configuration of the modules and the coupling elements ensure that the load on the assembled floor is transmitted to the ground through the vertical walls of the prismatic body , the coupling elements and a central cylindrical load body . the modules can be made from insulating material and be provided with a non - slip useful surface . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a nutcracker includes a frame having a jaw member mounted thereon and connected to a threaded support portion for movement relative to said frame to adjust for the size of nuts being cracked . a second jaw member is mounted juxtaposed to the first jaw member and is pivotally supported on said frame for oscillating movement by a rotating cam . a nut support member has a trough portion which is disposed below and between the jaw members in their minimum spaced position to crush a nut for supporting the nut for engagement by the jaw members and for movement to discharge a nut into a container disposed below the jaw members after the shell cracking or crushing cycle is completed . | 0Human Necessities
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devices and methods for altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of an individual , particularly individuals having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease . the methods and devices create channels in lung tissue and maintain the patency of these surgically created channels in tissue . maintaining the patency of the channels allows air to pass directly out of the lung tissue which facilitates the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and / or decompresses hyper - inflated lungs . | 0Human Necessities
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a daytime running light apparatus for a vehicle may include a lamp disposed in a daytime running light for a vehicle , configured to receive information about a vehicle starting condition , and determine whether to turn on the daytime running light , and a controller coupled to the lamp to control an amount of light of the daytime running light in accordance with illumination intensity or brightness at a periphery of the vehicle , in which the controller may be adapted to increase the amount of light of the daytime running light in proportion to an increase in illumination intensity or brightness at the periphery of the vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a flood beam electron gun is provided for use in remediation of hazardous volatile organic compounds contained within a detoxification vessel . the flood beam electron gun comprises an electron emitter having a rounded emitting surface providing a conical electron beam . a control grid is spaced from and disposed substantially parallel to the emitting surface . the control grid has a plurality of holes disposed in a first pattern providing an array of individual electron beams from the conical electron beam of the emitter . an intermediate electrode is spaced from the emitter and the control grid , and has an aperture therethrough providing a substantially parallel flow of the array of individual electron beams . a target grid is spaced from the intermediate electrode and opposite from the cathode and control grid . the target grid has a plurality of holes disposed in a second pattern that is proportional to and substantially larger than the first pattern . each of the individual electron beams pass through respective ones of the plurality of holes in registration thereof . a vacuum barrier is provided on a downstream side of the target grid to separate the electron gun from the vessel . the individual electron beams pass through the vacuum barrier into the vessel . within the vessel , the electrons of the individual beams impact the vocs , converting the vocs to less hazardous organic compounds . | 7Electricity
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a cabin for a work vehicle comprises : a driver &# 39 ; s seat positioned within the cabin ; cabin frames including at least a transverse frame located in a rear region of the cabin ; a roof supported by at least some of the cabin frames ; at least one air - conditioning duct located within the roof ; an air conditioning unit located rearwardly with respect to a rearward end of a seat portion of the driver &# 39 ; s seat and adjacent the transverse frame for conditioning air and for feeding air - conditioned air into the at least one air - conditioning duct . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a web speed metering device to which a moving web is fed at a constant web infeed speed and from which the web periodically exits at a different speed that is correlated with the timing of a downstream operation performed on the moving web . the metering device is a rotatable member that is non - axisymmetric and that has a cross - sectional shape having a centroid that is offset from the axis of rotation of the rotatable member to change the web output speed as the web exits from the metering device . the metering device allows a web to be fed to a downstream cutting device and enables the web output speed to be regulated so that the web as it leaves the metering device can be cut transversely by a non - instantaneous cut that takes place over a predetermined machine - direction distance , such as a chevron - shaped cut . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a process for providing antimicrobial properties to a composite item , such as a composite yarn , composite fabric or composite article , is provided involving the steps of immersing the composite item in a aqueous bath containing an organic antimicrobial agent , separating the immersed composite item from the bath and drying the separated composite item , and the antimicrobial composite items provided therefrom . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a prescaler which can be used in a pll includes a counter section and an extender section . the counter section has a pair of staged , synchronous flip - flops which generate a frequency divided signal by frequency dividing an input oscillation signal by either two or three . the extender section has a plurality of staged , asynchronous flip - flops which generates a second frequency divided signal . a switching circuit connected between the extender section and the counter section controls whether the counter section operates as either a binary counter or a ternary counter . power conservation is achieved by limiting the counter section to only a pair of flip - flops . | 7Electricity
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there is disclosed a method for molding an optical element , by preparing an upper mold member and a lower mold member for press molding a glass material , heating the mold members together or individually to a predetermined temperature , deforming the glass material according to molding faces of the mold members by a pressing force applied to the mold members , then transferring the mold members and the molded glass to a cooling step and subsequently taking out the molded glass by opening the mold members , thereby transferring the optically functional faces corresponding to the molding faces of the mold members , to the glass material . the cooling step includes a step of opening the mold members to separate the glass material from the molding faces of the mold members to release the adhesion state upon press molding between the molding faces and the glass material , and a step of closing the mold members again so as to maintain the molded state of the glass material and cooling the molded glass in this state further to a taking - out temperature thereof . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a composite magnetic r / w head has an alloy portion defined by , in plan view , two oppositely oriented u - shaped portions joined at their spaced bases by a gapped central bridging leg . the slits 19 between the legs of the u - shaped portions and the spaces flanking the bridging leg are filled with glass 16 , 13 . such a construction exhibits reduced eddy current losses and enhanced high frequency performance . | 6Physics
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provided is a noise filter circuit capable of outputting only a normal signal pulse in synchronization with a clock signal without passing the noise pulse on to a subsequent stage , even if a noise pulse having a width that is larger than a delay time is inputted . the noise filter circuit according to the present invention has a flip - flop additionally provided to a stage subsequent to a noise removing circuit that uses a delay circuit . the delay time of a clock signal inputted to the flip - flop is made different from the delay time of the noise removing circuit to thereby obtain a normal signal pulse to be outputted in synchronization with the clock signal . | 7Electricity
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a remote controller has an id signal generating means for generating a unique identifying signal that is exclusive to a particular set of the remote controller and an electronic appliance . the electronic appliance has storage means for storing the id signal . in response to an instruction through entry means , the remote controller transmits the unique id signal from the id signal generating means , and the electronic appliance receives the unique id signal and stores it in its storage means . | 6Physics
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the method may include collecting performance data relating to processing nodes of a computer system which provide services via one or more applications , analyzing the performance data to generate an operational profile characterizing resource usage of the processing nodes , receiving a set of attributes characterizing expected performance goals in which the services are expected to be provided , and generating at least one provisioning policy based on an analysis of the operational profile in conjunction with the set of attributes . the at least one provisioning policy may specify a condition for re - allocating resources associated with at least one processing node in a manner that satisfies the performance goals of the set of attributes . the method may further include re - allocating , during runtime , the resources associated with the at least one processing node when the condition of the at least one provisioning policy is determined as satisfied . | 7Electricity
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three solutions for an automatic critical health care service system are proposed . first two solutions include a mobile phone device , a service provider system , a home hospital system and a nearest hospital system . the third solution also includes a rf id technology based storage means . the mobile phone device comprises location measurement means , storage means , tagging means , wireless ground communication means and wireless satellite communication means ; solution 3 includes rf id reader means . the service provider system comprises storage means , wireless ground communication means , wireless satellite communication means , wired communication means , tagging means and geographic and health data retrieval means . the home hospital system comprises mobile receiver means and storage means . the nearest hospital system comprises mobile receiver means , email receiver means and fax receiver means . | 0Human Necessities
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the novel compound , 3 -- 3 , 4 - dihydrophthalazin - 1 - one and novel 3 -- 3 , 4 - dihydro - phthalazin - 1 - ones , such as 3 -- 3 , 4 - dihydro - phthalazin - 1 - one and 3 -- 3 , 4 - dihydro - phthalazin - 1 - one ; useful as immunomodulators ; and processes for the synthesis of the compounds . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an antenna that includes a first element extending from a connection point , and has a curvature such that a first tip end of the first element extends in a direction toward the connection point . a second element is connected to the connection point , and has a second tip end that extends in a direction away from the connection point , the second tip being disposed within an outer periphery of the first element . a distance between a portion of the first element that is parallel to the second element is greater than λ gx / 100 , where λ gx represents an effective wavelength of a first anti - resonance frequency . | 7Electricity
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a method of acquisition by a mobile terminal situated in proximity to a display panel , of complementary information related to at least one poster present on the display panel , the method including the following steps : acquisition of the identification data making it possible to identify the display panel , transmission of the identification data to a processing service by way of a communication network ; and reception , from the processing service , of the complementary information relating to the poster presented on the display panel identified by the processing service on the basis of the identification data . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus is disclosed for independently displaying one of a plurality of images on a display and for superimposing the plurality of images onto one another to produce a composite image . one or more bit planes are selected to constitute a group , and one or more additional bit planes are selected to constitute another group . the number of groups corresponds to the number of images to be independently displayed . the priority of one group over the other is selected . this ensures that the image from the one group appears to be &# 34 ; in front of &# 34 ; the images from the other group on the display . in the case of a color terminal , the colors associated with each group are selected . a color map memory contains a plurality of brightness indices which determines image brightness . associated with each index is one or more color indices . the bits associated with each pixel are used as an index to the color map memory by locating the corresponding color indices . the associated brightness index is noted , and converted to an analog voltage for determination of image brightness . in response to the selection of the groups mentioned hereinabove , and the designation of priority among groups , the firmware recomputes the color map in the color map memory , that is , the color indices are set based upon the number of selected groups and the number of bit planes per group , and selected ones of the brightness indices are recomputed based on the designated priority among groups . due to the ability of the present invention to select one or more bit planes to constitute a group , and due to the firmware &# 39 ; s ability to recompute the color map , one or more images can be displayed on the crt , either independently of one another , or superimposed upon one another to produce a composite image . | 6Physics
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disclosed are methods of dispersing sulfonated polythiophenes in a non - aqueous solvent including replacing water for organic solvent without precipitation of the polythiophene . once dispersed in a non - aqueous solvent , the sulfonated polythiophene can be mixed with a matrix polymer . the materials can be used in organic electronic devices including oleds and opvs . the solvent processes can improve the viscosity properties . sulfonated regioregular polythiophenes can be used . a benefit is improved solvent compatibility in building organic electronic devices and improved ability to formulate with matrix materials . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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disclosed are a structure for bonding a fabric , and a processed fabric article having the same . the structure includes : a first fabric ; a second fabric ; and a bonding member , wherein attachment surfaces attached with the first fabric and the second fabric , respectively , and sewing lines spaced apart from the attachment surfaces , and sewed in a state of being in contact with center portions of the attachment surfaces are sequentially formed from both ends toward an inner side with respect to a center axis in a longitudinal direction of the bonding member . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an electronic component has a body ; a metal film formed on the body ; and a tin alloy plating film formed on the metal film . the tin alloy plating film contains sn and at least one additive metal selected from the group consisting of bi , ni , ag , zn and co . | 7Electricity
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an image forming apparatus includes a print data receiving unit that receives print data designating black as a color material for printing a code information portion ; a discriminating unit that discriminates as to whether or not black as a color material is in a usable state ; a print data generation unit that generates , when the discriminating unit discriminates that the color material of black is not the usable state , the print data that changes a designation of the color material of black as to the code information portion of the print data received by the print data receiving portion into a designation of other color material enabling the code information to be read by a code information reading apparatus ; and an image forming unit that forms an image by the print data thus changed by the print data generation unit . | 6Physics
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a armature needle valve assembly for a gasoline fuel injector comprises a needle for contacting and separating from a valve seat . an armature , movable in a first direction and a second direction , causes the needle to contact and separate from the valve seat . a molded plastic connecting means secures the armature to the needle . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a pressure gradient rotary sealing system is described with an additional configuration which uses and externally mounted pressure - reducing piston with a differential area to create a pressure differential across the system to reduce the pressure × velocity value to extend seal system life and provide early indication of impending seal failure . this invention is another embodiment of this previous invention offering using a separate externally mounted pressure reducing piston therefore the main body of the wash - pipe top - nut is lighter weight , the system has more fluid capacity , is simpler to assemble , operate and monitor and has a longer service life than previous configurations . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present disclosure is directed to facilitating pricing , sales and delivery of a commodity . in one embodiment , a fuel offer generator facilitates the purchase and management of fuel offerings . the fuel offer generator allows customers interested in securing fuel to obtain an offer for fuel at lock - in prices for various tenors . fuel customers may later exercise the fuel offers so their fuel costs are locked - in at desired levels the fuel offer generator may generate hedges to counteract fuel related risks stemming from fuel offer purchases . ultimately , a customer that purchases a fuel offering can exercise their fuel offering order at a specified price and redeem any difference between the market price for their purchased fuel and the price specified in their fuel offering order . the fuel offer generator allows for the management of regional fuel price offerings and allows for fuel offering redemption based on fuel pump prices . | 6Physics
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a system and method for constructing an airship hull is described , comprising a plurality of flexible members disposed lengthwise about the perimeter of the airship skin . the flexible members can be held in place in sleeves on the skin of the airship . the ends of the flexible members are drawn toward one another by tensioning means , causing the members to bow outwardly from a central axis and providing a rigid structure for the skin . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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system and method for enabling proximity - triggered messaging in certain coverage areas for social networks and communities - based services . the system includes at least one local unit with cellular radio transceiver , located within a corresponding coverage area . the cellular transceiver broadcasts a lac different from any other lac of the radio cells in the surroundings ; establishes a location update dialogue with any mobile phone answering to the lac broadcast , obtaining its imsi number ; sends a location updating reject message to each mobile phone whose imsi number has been obtained ; and sends said imsi number to a central unit . the central unit obtains , for each imsi number , one valid identity in a community - based service ; and provides at least one social network server associated to the corresponding valid on - line identity with the valid identity . | 7Electricity
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the disclosed zoom lens is constructed with a front lens group including , from front to rear , a positive lens unit , a negative lens unit and a positive lens unit having a positive overall refractive power . a rear lens group having a negative overall refractive power arranged on the image side of the front lens group moves axially along with the front lens group in differential relation . the rear lens group is constructed with a negative front lens having a glass relatively large abbe number and a positive rear lens having a glass of relatively small abbe number to achieve good stability of chromatic aberration correction against zooming . | 6Physics
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an optimized integrated high capacity digital satellite trunking network , otherwise known as the multipurpose wideband communications system and method to link multiple earth stations in the same or different satellite antenna transponder footprints using uplink frequency to select the downlink footprint . the configuration of the network eliminates the need to reconfigure the transponder based on the desired downlink footprint . the invention integrates wideband receivers and hybrid signal combiners on the satellite along with an appropriate uplink and downlink frequency plan to provide the ability to reconfigure connectivity between uplink and downlink footprints based on uplink frequency selection . certain configurations allow single hop connectivity between all transponder antenna footprints for all users within those footprints of the geostationary satellite . the system uses the full power and bandwidth of the constituent communications satellites for all services without dividing the power or bandwidth among multiple networks . | 7Electricity
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preparation of feed screw having a wear resistant alloy coating thereon for the injection molding or extrusion of plastic . nickel - based alloys that have shown themselves to be compatible with inlaid barrel liners by virtue of similar wear ratios , modulus of elasticity , ultimate yield strength , and linear thermal coefficients of expansion , are sprayed at high velocity onto a heated feed screw to mechanically bond the alloy to the feed screw . the alloy is then fused to the feed screw in a controlled manner . following the fusing process , the feed screw and alloy thereon is heated and allowed to cool in a highly controlled environment to produce a crack - free dense coating of the alloy on the screw substrate . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an automatic winding and doffing apparatus of a circular knitting machine includes a winding unit that revolves synchronously with the cylinder of the circular knitting machine . the apparatus includes opposed winding apparatus frame arms . a fabric winding roll has one roll end pivotally mounted on one of the arms . a guide mechanism guides the knitted fabric to the winding roll . the fabric roll is stopped after a predetermined amount of fabric has been wound . a doffing apparatus doffs the fabric from the winding roll after a predetermined amount of fabric has been wound on the fabric roll . in a preferred embodiment , the other winding roll end is freely supported by a turning lever pivotally mounted on the frame . upon pivoting movement of the lever arm , the winding roller may be moved from a home , winding position to an unloading , doffing position in which the other end of the winding roller is removed from the support arm . a lock mechanism operatively connects to the turning lever for locking the turning lever in a position in which the turning lever supports the winding roller in the home , winding position and for unlocking the turning lever to allow the turning lever to pivot and disengage from the winding roller . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a curing agent for fat necrosis which contains a dithia derivative represented by the general formula ## str1 ## wherein r and r 1 may be either the same or different and denote a lower alkyl group ; n denotes an integer of 0 , 1 or 2 ; and a denotes -- ch 2 --, ## str2 ## m being h or a salt - forming rest , -- ch ═ ch --, -- ch 2 ch 2 --, or ## str3 ## and a method for curing said disease using the said curing agent . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for making transmission belts by assembling a belt sleeve or belt body in the conventional manner and placing them in a vulcanizing chamber . the belt body or sleeve is sandwiched between radially expansible and radially contractable members of the vulanizing chamber . outward radial pressure is first applied to the belt body or sleeve and then a radial inward pressure is applied . heat is simultaneously added to cure the body or sleeve . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a deformable intraocular lens having frosted and / or colored haptic portions . the frosted haptic portions increase the frictional resistance to movement or rotation within the inner structure of the eye once implanted . | 0Human Necessities
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a bio - reactor for cell culture which provides for the introduction of fresh medium without excessive turbulent action . the fresh medium enters the bio - reactor through a filter with a backwash action which prevents the cells from settling on the filter . the bio - reactor is sealed and depleted medium is forced out of the container as fresh medium is added . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a label switching router having an internal channel share function over an asynchronous transfer mode that sets up an internal channel in advance of the external channel and shares it when an external channel needs to be set up , and a method for sharing an internal channel using the same . the label switching router includes a forwarding engine for setting up a label switched path by using a signaling protocol , extracting an egress forwarding engine number and a channel identifier , allocating an extension tag , searching a previously - set internal channel , forming a forwarding information base / label information base including the previously - set internal channel identifier and the extension tag , adding a header having the internal channel identifier and extension tag to a received internet protocol packet by referring to the forwarding information base / label information base , and forwarding the internet protocol packet , and a merging unit for receiving label switched path set information from a peer forwarding engine , forming an extension information base / merging table where an internal channel identifier is mapped to an extension tag , performing merging when receiving an internet protocol packet having the extension tag , extracting the extension tag , mapping the extension tag to the internal channel identifier , and forwarding the internet protocol packet to an internal channel having the mapped internal channel identifier . | 7Electricity
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an image display apparatus includes a light valve for controlling at least the intensity of light projected along an optical path from a light source through the light valve . the light valve has a plurality of light transmitting elements at least the translucency of each of which may be adjusted periodically such that the translucency of each element is substantially constant except during intervals within which the translucency is being adjusted . a shutter is provided to obstruct the light path through at least one of the light transmitting elements during intervals within which the translucency of the element is being adjusted . | 6Physics
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a method for recording and displaying achievements on a martial arts belt is provided with a base member , which is removably or permanently coupled with the martial arts belt . a plurality of achievement indicators are provided to releasably engage the base member and display indicia relating to particular achievements . indicia may be disposed along the base member and read using an electronic scanner that is coupled with a computer to track individual student attendance . software may be provided for storing and organizing data relating to the achievements and attendance of each student . | 0Human Necessities
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a storage system , method and program product , the system comprising : storage devices ; and a controller configured to : provide virtual volumes to a host computer ; manage logical units on the storage device and storage pools ; allocate , in response to receiving a write request to a virtual volume , a storage region of the storage pools ; and store data related to the write request in the storage region allocated , wherein the controller is further configured to : allocate first storage region in first storage pool to first virtual volume based on first size of the first storage region or the first virtual volume ; allocate a second storage region in a second storage pool to a second virtual volume of the plurality of virtual volumes based on a second size of the second storage region or the second virtual volume . | 6Physics
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a novel carbostyril derivative and salt thereof represented by the formula ## str1 ## ), a group of the formula ## str3 ## ), 2 - methyl - 3 - nitrophenyl group , 3 , 5 - dichlorophenyl group , or a group of the formula ## str4 ## ); the carbon - carbon bond between 3 - and 4 - position in the carbostyril skeleton is a single or double bond ). | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a lid for a wafer - scale package includes a body having a bond area around a cavity defined by the body , an oxide layer atop the bond area and the cavity , and a reflective layer atop the oxide layer . the cavity has an angled sidewall where a portion of the reflective layer over the angled sidewall forms a mirror for reflecting a light . the lid further includes a solder layer atop another portion of the reflective layer over the bond area , and a barrier layer atop the mirror . the barrier layer is solder non - wettable so it prevents the solder layer from wicking into the cavity and interfering with the mirror . the barrier layer is also transparent to the light and has a thickness that either does not affect the light reflection or improves the light reflection . | 7Electricity
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a device for locking a root of a rotor blade in a groove in a rotor disk of a turbomachine including : a circular ring sector configured to be mounted , transversely to the axis of the turbomachine , in a groove in the rotor disk ; at least one locking wedge , which is rigidly secured and perpendicular to the ring sector , and extends parallel to the axis of the ring sector so as to hold the root of the blade radially in the groove ; and at least one locking tooth extending from the ring sector radially with respect to the axis of the ring sector , so as to prevent the root of the blade from moving axially in the groove . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a pixel modulation apparatus for converting pixel data d composed of n 1 bits to a pixel data signal composed of one bit . the pixel data d is input into the apparatus at a pixel period t 0 . the apparatus includes a first data conversion unit which converts the pixel data d to pixel data d 1 expanded to n 2 bits at the period t 0 , a second data conversion unit which converts the pixel data d 1 to pixel data d 2 composed of n 3 / m bits at a period t 0 / m , a third data conversion unit which inputs n data from among the pixel data d 2 and pixel data dd 2 constituting the pixel data d 2 before having the period t 0 / m to execute logical sum operations a predetermined number of times to convert the n data to pixel data d 3 composed of n 3 bits , including additional data corresponding to the predetermined number , and a fourth data conversion unit which converts the pixel data d 3 to the pixel data signal composed of one bit at the period t 0 / m . | 7Electricity
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fluid conduit segments are provided that include , but are not limited to integrated heating systems for protection against freezing . to this effect ptc - fabric heating elements are provided that are integrated in the fluid conduit segments and that in the negative temperature range include , but are not limited to a ptc - temperature - dependent resistance . the heating system thus provides a higher output in the negative temperature range and a lower output in the positive temperature range , i . e ., the heating limits itself until temperature equalization has been reached . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a quick erecting , disposable cooler which is transformable from a flat blank of corrugated sheet material may be non - destructively “ knocked down ” or collapsed after being semi - erected . the deployed cooler is moisture - proof and lacks leak paths , so it reliably stores and transports melting ice and beverage containers . a generally rectangular center panel is integrally bordered by pairs of end panels and side panels . each side panel supports a foldable top panel with special knockouts and tabs to facilitate subsequent coupling of the panels . each end panel has a small flap at its outer edge facilitating coupling . four , integral , diametrically spaced - apart corner panels interconnect the center panel with the end and side panels . score lines defined between the orthogonally arranged panels facilitate folding . corner panels include diagonal score lines . the center panel forms a cooler bottom , and the end and side panels respectively form carton ends and sides when foldably deployed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system intended for the simultaneous reception of several tv channels retransmitted by satellites . this system comprises a multi - frequency microwave frequency head , installed in an external unit , whose inputs are connected to the satellite antennas . wide band demodulation is made possible by a microwave frequency source controlled by a synthesizer . digital signals transmitted by a link cable ensure programming of the synthesizer and therefore of the selected tv channels . a remodulation in amplitude modulation is performed for supplying signals in the 40 - 860 mhz band , carried by an existing link cable for terrestrial antennas . the system finds particular application to the simultaneous reception of several tv channels . | 7Electricity
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disclosed herein is a method and apparatus that will allow customers to virtually try on articles of clothing by presenting a mirrored display that allows for the garment to be displayed on the reflection of the user , thereby providing a means to see the article as it would appear if they were to wear it , eliminate the mess that may arise in the store &# 39 ; s dressing rooms , help to prevent shoplifting , and increase sales of merchandise . furthermore , the method accurately specifies the fitting of garments , and matches well - fitting garments with individual consumers , wherein the method provides means to keep dressing rooms clean , allow the user to see the merchandise as how it would look on them , prevent theft , and increase the sale of merchandise . | 6Physics
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a music bell striking snowflakes in a crystal ball includes an upper rotary mechanism , a lower rotary mechanism and a crystal ball . the music bell rotates not only a gear ring tray of the lower rotary mechanism on the bottom portion and a doll disposed on a rotary tray of the upper rotary mechanism , but also a magnet gear inside the crystal ball to cause water flow therein according to the principle of magnetic repulsion , so as to create a beautiful and dynamic scene of floating snowflakes . | 6Physics
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a method and computer device for managing imagery loaded in an image management system . the method includes analyzing the imagery loaded within the image management system , searching the imagery for one or more images , and displaying images found as a result of searching the imagery . analyzing includes selecting an image to analyze , authenticating the selected image , and securely uploading an authenticated image into the image management system . analyzing also includes performing a hashing operation on the selected image . securely uploading an authenticated image includes , uploading a successfully authenticated into the image management system , including uploading a text file with metadata for the selected image , appending a generated hash for the selected image original to the uploaded text file , uploading the selected image , comparing the generated hash with a hash of the uploaded selected image , and generating an error message if the generated hash does not match the hash of the uploaded selected image . | 6Physics
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a low temperature conveyor rack - type dishwasher in which the ware - carrying racks are step - wise advanced through a scrapper module , a ware washing module and a rinsing and sanitizing module . the rinsing module has two compartments . in the first compartment fresh hot water at 140 ° f ., is sprayed onto the ware to wash off the detergent from the wash water . in the second rinsing compartment a predetermined volume of sodium hypochlorite is mixed with fresh hot water at 140 ° f ., for rinsing and sanitizing the ware . a tank is provided under each rinse compartment and the overflow from the second compartment is fed into the tank of the first compartment and the overflow from this tank is conveyed back to the scrapper to remove food soil from the screens in that module and to add fresh hot water to the tank underlying the scrapper . | 0Human Necessities
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a billboard system for communicating marketing data to a plurality of individuals at least one display means adapted to display marketing information , the display device comprising a communication code interface for communicating at least one communication code corresponding to a marketing campaign to the plurality of individuals and a data delivery system associated with the at least one display means , the data delivery system comprising a memory for storing marketing data , including marketing data associated with the marketing information displayed by the display means and a communication means adapted to receive instructions from the plurality of users via a communication device , and to communicate data to the plurality of users via the communication device wherein the data delivery system is responsive to the communication device such that the communication means is adapted to permit the plurality of individuals to pull marketing data , including marketing data associated with the marketing information from the memory . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for controlling a demonstration of home entertainment audio and / or video equipment . upon receipt of a start signal from a switch , control signals are transmitted via infrared transmitter to the equipment being demonstrated . the infrared signals are identical to those which would be sent from a remote control unit . the infrared signals turn on power to the equipment , properly configure the equipment , adjust volume level and other parameters , and program the equipment to present the demonstration . | 7Electricity
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a medicament delivery device includes a housing with a compartment for a medicament container , an injection needle arranged to housing and connectable to the medicament container for delivering a dose of medicament , a manually operated activation mechanism , an actuation mechanism operably connected to the activation mechanism and configured to extend the injection needle , upon activation of the activation mechanism , from a first position inside the housing to a second position for penetrating a patient , a plunger rod in the housing configured to act on the medicament container for delivering a dose of medicament through the injection needle , a driver configured to acting on the plunger rod for delivering the dose , and a needle cover operably arranged in the housing between a position inside the housing and an extended position outside the housing for shielding the injection needle when the injection needle is in the second position . | 0Human Necessities
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an led driver circuit operating from the ac power line providing high efficiency , good line and load regulation , high power factor , low line current harmonics , low conducted emi , high led utilization , and lamp dimming compatibility , while consisting of a minimal number of components . no inductors , nor capacitors , nor high current switching transistors are employed . the top of a string of series connected led segments is connected to the output of a rectifier , which in turn is connected to an ac sine wave power source . the string is tapped at various locations , including the bottom of the string . each segment can consists of any number of serial or parallel connected leds . current control elements or regulators sink current at each tap and are sequentially turned on and off one at a time , tracking the rectified sine wave voltage . voltage across each regulator and current when conducting is individually controllable . power loss in the regulators is minimized by keeping regulator voltage to a minimum . the regulators may control current in a multitude of ways , including a constant current , or a current dependent on voltage across the regulators including a resistor , or a combination . the driver is self - commutating , with the sequencing of the current control elements an inherent feature closely integrated with the current control elements and providing optimal performance over variable operating conditions . given the large number of design variables , the driver circuit can be optimized for various performance criteria including input voltage range , line / load regulation , output power / current , efficiency , power factor , line current harmonics , dimmer compatibility , and led utilization . | 7Electricity
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an exhaust gas sampling apparatus for analyzing the contents in exhaust gas . the sampling apparatus intakes air from an air intake conduit and mixes the air with exhaust gas taken from an exhaust gas supply conduit . the mixed gas can be sampled in different sampling conduits based upon the type of exhaust gas being examined . the apparatus includes heaters for heating various conduits to prevent condensation from forming within the conduits . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for making elongated headed workpieces having a conveyor device for successively transporting elongated workpieces such as wire pieces transversely to their longitudinal axes from one treatment station into at least one treatment station and including a guided conveyor belt assembly to which the workpieces may be clamped by their circumferential surfaces . two sections , running together and side by side , of two conveyor belts are guided in such a manner between the stations that they remain in immovable contact on both sides with the transported workpieces . at least one of the two conveyor belts is a toothed belt in which the gaps between the teeth take up the workpieces singly . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in an installation for bending glass panes , the glass panes are heated to bending temperature in a horizontal once - through furnace . at the end of the once - through furnace , they are taken over by an endless conveyor belt and are conveyed by this conveyor belt into the bending station , where they are bent together with the conveyor belt . the bent glass pane is conveyed of the conveyor belt into the succeeding cooling or tempering station . in order to support the bent glass pane over the largest possible area , an upper deflector roll for the conveyor belt , disposed at the exit end from the bending station , has a form corresponding to the transverse bend of the glass pane . a lower deflector roll , following the upper deflector roll , has a form complementary to the form of the upper deflector roll . in this way the relative changes in length of the conveyor belt caused by the upper deflector roll are compensated . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a multi - component coating spray application system comprises : a source of a first coating component , a source of a second coating component , a dynamic mixer in fluid flow communication with the sources of the first and second coating components , wherein the dynamic mixer comprises a mixing chamber and a movable stirring member in the mixing chamber , and a spray gun in fluid flow communication with an outlet port of the dynamic mixer . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a payment processor receives currency information and identification information . the currency information comprising a payer fiat - currency and a payee fiat - currency and the identification information comprises information verifying the identify of a payer and a payee . the payment processor utilizes the currency information and the identification information to determine a transaction restriction level and verifies that the identification information meets the threshold for the transaction restriction level . the payment processor receives payment in the payer fiat - currency and initiates a transaction to convert the payer fiat - currency amount into a crypto - currency amount . the payment processor converts the crypto - currency amount into the payee fiat - currency . the payment processor initiates a transfer of the payee fiat - currency amount to the payee . | 6Physics
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computer - related methods , apparatus , and / or articles of manufacture to permit / facilitate the creation , marketing , and / or distribution of options to purchase tickets or obtain refunds to a particular future event , particularly an elimination format competition , when the chosen competitor &# 39 ; s qualification for such a game is currently uncertain , but where the uncertainty will be resolved prior to the commencement of the particular future event . | 6Physics
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a pruner assembly having hollow shaft with a longitudinal axis , a lower end , and open upper end , and a handgrip portion slidable along the longitudinal axis between a first and a second position . a shearing mechanism attaches to said open upper end of the hollow shaft , which mechanism includes a body having a hook adapted to receive and hold a limb , a cutting blade pivots on the body and against the hook to cut the limb . an arm member pivots to the body and couples to the blade so that pivotal movement of the arm member pivotally moves the cutting blade . a pulley is mounted to the arm member distal end and a cable guide pulley is coupled to the hollow shaft adjacent the open upper end for guiding a cable into and out of the open upper end without the cable contacting the walls thereof . a cable is provided for moving the cutting blade with respect to the hook . the cable extends in operable engagement with the arm pulley and the guide member pulley , thus forming a two - pulley system for reducing the pull force needed to operate the assembly and cut the limb . the above mentioned pruner design applies to both fixed and adjustable length pruners . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a silicate compound having at least one alkaline oxide and silicon dioxide - containing amorphous binder matrix and also containing oxides from the aluminum , calcium , titanium , magnesium , zirconium , and / or boric oxide group . to provide a silicate compound which is suitable for both making a moulding and coating a substrate , resistant to effects like weathering , especially through alternate frost and thaw , and attack by acids , lyes or fouling , it is proposed that the amorphous binder matrix contain 4 to 25 mol silicon dioxide per mol alkaline oxide , the alkaline oxide being lithium , sodium , and / or potassium oxide and the amorphous binder matrix also contains up to 80 mol aluminum oxide and / or up to 45 mol calcium , titanium , magnesium , zirconium , and / or boric oxide evenly distributed per 100 mol silicon dioxide . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a passenger support includes a vehicle seat and an easy - entry motion controller . the vehicle seat is moveable between a passenger - use configuration and an easy - entry configuration . the easy - entry motion controller controls movement of the vehicle seat between the passenger - use configuration and the easy - entry configuration , including movement of a seat back between an occupant - use position and a tilted - forward position , movement of a seat bottom between an occupant - use position and a folded - up position , and movement of a seat base between a rearward position and a forward position . the passenger support thus provides enhanced access to other areas of the vehicle , such as passenger supports located therebehind . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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method of improving performance or efficiency of a wellbore pump associated with a wellbore and / or for increasing the rate of production of reservoir fluid from a reservoir , in which a wellbore pump is arranged to pump wellbore fluid within the wellbore to a surface . the method includes selecting a wellbore which includes an associated wellbore pump associated with a production tube and arranged within a casing . an annulus is defined between the casing and the pump / production tube , the annulus including reservoir fluid which has a hydrostatic head which is at least 15 m above the level of an inlet of the wellbore pump , and contacting a reservoir fluid in the annulus upstream of an inlet of the wellbore pump with a treatment formulation . the treatment formulation has a first polymeric material which includes — o — moieties pendent from a polymeric backbone thereof , and the first polymeric material is optionally cross - linked . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an “ all - in - one ” spacer and seal useful in insulating glass units is based on silane - functional , organic polymer which preferably has a low permeability technology . this chemically crosslinking flexible thermoset spacer and seal offers a solution to overcome the current shortfalls of commercially available thermoplastic spacer materials . when used as an edge - seal in an insulating glass unit , the cured product of the composition performs the functions of sealing , bonding , spacing , and desiccating . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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marine seismic survey systems and methods are presented . one system comprises a source array , a tow vessel , one or more source tow members , one or more deflecting members operatively connected to the source array ; one or more streamers connected to the tow vessel by a corresponding number of streamer tow members , one or more of the streamers positioned by corresponding one or more active or passive streamer deflectors , one or more source separation members connecting one or more source tow members to one or more streamer tow members , and optionally one or more streamer separation members connecting one or more streamer tow members . the one or more source separation members help position the source array in conjunction with the one or more . deflecting members . this abstract complies with rules requiring an abstract . it should not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims . 37 cfr 1 . 72 . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for shielding a user &# 39 ; s private billing data , such as credit card information , or other billing arrangements , but distributing different billing data to businesses during commerce therewith . also disclosed is assigning the different billing data through real - time and advance distribution of the different billing data to a user , as well . also disclosed is validating the correctness of a charge through confirmation of the charge with a financial institution , such as a bank , and by comparing itemized charges against expected charges identified by the user . | 6Physics
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a method for casting - in - place composite and / or non - filled structures which are useful as sorptive or reactive media or for size - based separations . any particular housing size or configuration can be used , and the inclusion of a large amount of adsorptive particles in polymer is achieved while still maintaining the membrane three dimensional structure . in a first preferred embodiment , the composite structures comprise particles entrapped within a porous polymeric substrate , and are cast in - place into a housing such as a pipette tip , thereby providing an effective platform for micromass handling . with the appropriate selection of particle chemistry , virtually any separation or purification operation can be conducted , including selective bind / elute chromatography operations , on sample mass loads less than 1 microgram in volumes of a few microliters , as well as larger mass loads and volumes . the present invention also encompasses the composite structures as well as sample preparation devices containing the same . in a second preferred embodiment , self - retaining , self - supporting structures are cast in situ in a suitable housing and can be used for size - based separations wherein the cast structure acts as a semi - permeable barrier . the present invention also encompasses these structures as well as housings containing these structures . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the printer disclosed converts electronic information into human readable information by an imaging device comprising a laser diode which is a source of coherent monochromatic radiation requiring very low power to expose a sensitized sheet . the radiation from the laser diode may scan a focal plane on which the radiation is focused by an objective lens and compounded curved mirror such as a parabolic mirror . the medium for the image is a zinc oxide sensitized sheet . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a glass composition including sio 2 in an amount from 30 . 0 to 40 . 0 % by weight , al 2 o 3 in an amount from 15 . 0 to 23 . 0 % by weight , b 2 o 3 in an amount from 0 . 0 to 15 . 0 % by weight , k 2 o in an amount from 0 . 0 to 5 . 0 % by weight , la 2 o 3 in an amount from 0 . 0 to 30 . 0 % by weight , li 2 o in an amount from 0 . 0 to 3 . 0 % by weight , na 2 o in an amount from 0 . 0 to 4 . 0 % by weight , nb 2 o 5 in an amount from 0 . 0 to 10 . 0 % by weight , tio 2 in an amount from 0 . 0 to 7 . 5 % by weight , wo 3 in an amount from 0 . 0 to 10 . 0 % by weight , y 2 o 3 in an amount from 15 . 0 to 35 . 0 % by weight , and ro in an amount from 0 . 0 to 7 . 5 % by weight is provided . glass fibers formed from the composition have a refractive index between 1 . 55 and 1 . 69 . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a lift and drag - based vertical axis wind turbine in which the vertical axis and foils mounted thereon are magnetically levitated above the turbine &# 39 ; s base , thereby reducing friction within the system . the foils or vanes are three - dimensionally shaped about the vertical axis so as to resemble the billowed sail of a sailing ship and capture wind through 360 degrees of rotation under any wind condition . the system has an axial flux alternator using variable resistance coils which can be individually and selectively turned on or off depending on wind conditions and electrical draw requirements . the coils can also be used to produce mechanical drag on the system as desired to brake the turbine in high wind conditions or for maintenance . the system may be programmed to assess whether electricity generated by the system can be or should be transmitted to a public grid or stored locally on a chargeable battery system . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an airplane model kit comprises one or more wings , integrally formed with temporary frames which are joined to the wings at their periphery , which frames are intended to avoid any deformation of the wings and are provided with imprints and lugs for easy and accurate positioning of the wing with respect to the fuselage or the rest of the model . the frames further comprise a planar surface for ensuring that the frame - wing assembly does not twist and for ensuring the accurate positioning of the different wings with respect to one another . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention provides a composition useful in the construction industry for the prevention or remediation of mold growth in a man made structure . the composition contains an extruded milo matrix incorporating terpenes , phytoalexins , calcium propionate or combinations of these chemicals having antifungal activity . methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed herein are systems and methods for communication scanners , which utilize mobile - based platforms to facilitate the communications . in an embodiment , the mobile uav based emergency communication scanner is comprised of an unmanned aerial vehicle , deployed sensor resources , mapping application and a big - data center . the present invention discloses a mobile uav system that is configured to collect sensory data from the sensor resources deployed in embodiments of phones , gps and other activity signals . the disclosed systems and methods improve upon emergency response systems where data collection may be limited and communication channels may not be available . the system and methods may be utilized in a multitude of ways , including but not limited to search and rescue operations . | 7Electricity
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