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a method , and a corresponding mechanism , are used for creating a self - describing kernel module . the method includes the steps of expressing data describing a module in a modmeta file format and creating a c language source file . the c language source file is created by translating the expressed data into a series of c language data structures , wherein the series of c language data structures comprises the c language source file . the c language source file is then compiled and linked into the module itself , thus making the module contain its own descriptive data . | 6Physics
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a facsimile apparatus having a multi - color printing function is disclosed . the facsimile apparatus includes an information registering part configured to register registration information including book mark printing colors used for printing a book mark corresponding to a sender of a plurality of senders , a determining part configured to determine , based on the registration information , whether to print the book mark when receiving image information from the sender , and a printing part configured to print the book mark corresponding to the sender . | 7Electricity
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solid materials are dynamically loaded by impact with a piston fired at the material in a suitable support wherein a &# 34 ; punch &# 34 ;, a body of material introducing an impedance mismatch , is inserted between the piston and the material . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a very small diameter intravascular stent device which may be used to occlude or partially occlude an aneurysm in the human brain which is comprised of a thin - walled skeletal cylindrical tube formed of s - shaped or sinusoidal elements which , when compressed , nest tightly with each other . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention relates to methods of treatment of hypersensitivity conditions such as asthma and other allergic conditions , and especially to treatment of these conditions with cyclic peptidic and peptidomimetic compounds which have the ability to modulate the activity of g protein - coupled receptors . the compounds preferably act as antagonists of the c 5 a receptor , and are active against c 5 a receptors on polymorphonuclear leukocytes and macrophages . particularly preferred compounds for use in the methods of the invention are disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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a coin supply and collection apparatus that is applied easily to an existing carousel of the type having a plurality of gaming machines , is readily installed without requiring significant alteration of the gaming machine bases or the internal components of the gaming machines . the apparatus is provided with a first belt conveyor for receiving coins from a coin - providing side and conveys them , as coins to be used in each of the gaming machines , beneath the plurality of gaming machines . a second belt conveyer receives the coins fed from the first belt conveyer and conveys them to coin carriers associated with each of the gaming machines . | 6Physics
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decimation of data from a fixed length queue retaining a representative sample of the old data . exponential decimation removes every nth sample . dithered exponential decimation offsets the exponential decimation approach by a probabilistic amount . recursive decimation selects a portion of the queue and removes elements . | 6Physics
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a plate for a multiple - plate clutch has at least one friction surface for transmitting a torque , in particular for a wet - running switchable multiple disk clutch . the plate has at least one friction surface which has grooves with an inside bordering edge and an outside bordering edge , and at least one groove that runs from the inside bordering edge to the outside bordering edge . the at least one groove has at least one bending point at which the at least one groove is bent at an angle . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a computer - implemented system and method of operating a web - site that provides accounts for respective users is disclosed . the method comprises : receiving an image uploaded from a user to the account of the user , wherein the image is to be incorporated into the account for presentation to other users who have been granted appropriate access to the account , and wherein the image is received as an image data file encoding the image in accordance with a standard image format ; converting the image from the standard image format of the image data file into a format in which the image is encoded using a markup language , wherein the markup language is generally used for transmitting a page of content from said web - site to a browser run by a user ; and incorporating the image encoded using the markup language into a page of content prior to transmission of the page of content over a telecommunications network to a browser run by a user . | 6Physics
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a spinneret pack comprising a filtration assembly and an outer ring surrounding the spinneret plate , when it is clogged with unprocessed plastic material , is preheated by induction heating to separate the outer ring by slight pressure in a first processing step , then a second induction heating treatment separates the spinneret plate from the attached filtration assembly . the spinneret plate , detached by gravity , has matter in the die holes carbonized by the second induction heating process , thereby simplifying a final cleaning process which will make the spinneret plate reusable in the synthetic fiber manufacturing process . | 3Textiles; Paper
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according to the present invention , a cross over nozzle is provided of two parts which , when joined , define a housing having a passage extending therethrough , a tapered valve seat extending about the passage and a value member having a tapered valve head disposed in the passage for engaging the valve seat . the two parts are axially separable at an interface extending through the valve seat / valve head . in order to open the valve , both valve parts are first joined and then moved together as one member in the same direction relative to the housing axially away from the valve seat . similarly , the valve members are jointly moved into engagement with the valve seat before the cross over nozzle is separated . accordingly , unlike the valve gate design , the valve interface between the two parts of the valve head isn &# 39 ; t exposed to molten resin and therefore molten resin isn &# 39 ; t trapped therebetween to cause a string upon opening . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an external bridging / non - bridging bone fixation device including at least a first member and a second member . the first member is implanted substantially permanently on an arm bone during an entire healing process . whereas the second member is adapted to be substantially temporarily implanted and affixed between the first member and a metacarpal of the associated hand . the second member may be a singular rigid piece or may be formed of several modular pieces affixed together . in particular , the second member may be hinged to allow for an offset or angled implantation . also , the second member may include a plurality of pieces that are rigidly held together after implantation to allow for high selectivity by a physician . the bridging / non - bridging bone fixation device allows for a bridging adaptation during an initial portion of healing and a non - bridging adaptation during the extended healing process to reduce the possibility of stiffness and plaques due to prolonged periods of immobility . | 0Human Necessities
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polymeric compositions characterized by containing polymeric acetals and zinc - containing inorganic fillers exhibiting improved resistance to the formation and adhesion of mineral deposits when used in applications wherein the composition is exposed to water containing dissolved minerals for extended periods of time . the composition may be prepared into shaped articles which are useful as mineral resistant , plumbing fixtures . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a micro - electromechanical system probe package is provided including a first reflective element receiving a light beam directed into to the probe package and a second reflective element receiving light directed from the first reflective element . the second reflective element directs light in an optical path extending from the probe package . at least one of the reflective elements includes a mems mirror . an embodiment of the package is made with a monolithic housing having mounting surfaces formed therein for aligning the first reflective element with the second reflective element . the monolithic housing also includes a mounting surface for aligning at least one lens with at least one of the reflective elements . | 7Electricity
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a cement mixing method for mixing cement used in cementing oil wells casing and the mixer used in that method . the mixer employs a straight bulk cement inlet , five annular recirculation jet and five annular water jet orifices located downstream of the recirculation jets so that all of the jets discharge at an angle towards the mixing chamber . the five annular recirculation jets are located in alternating longitudinal alignment within the mixing chamber relative to the five annular water jets . this five jet , intersecting flow design allows for more thorough wetting of the cement powder with a smaller , lighter , less expensive and more durable mixer that is less inclined to foul and easier to clean . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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provided is an eco - friendly poly resin composition for a sheet , which is characterized by using a poly resin developed by efficiently utilizing carbon dioxide , which is a major contributor to global warding , as a main material , and including appropriate additives , such as , a strength modifier , and a flexibilizer , thereby completely solving environmental hazards controversy of the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products ; exhibiting excellent mechanical and thermal properties , processability , post processability and superior anti - flaming property and elongation characteristics as compared with the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products ; and overcoming an extruding production method which is a small - sized production manner , corresponding to a big defect in thermoplastic plastics emerged as substitutes for polyvinyl chloride resin products and thus applying a calendering process method which is a mass production manner . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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described is a system which includes a data capture device generating data signals ; an intermediate signal processing device ; and a host computing device configuring the intermediate signal processing device to a particular configuration as a function of a type of the data capture device . the intermediate signal processes device processes the data signals as a function of the particular configuration and transfers the processed data signals to the host computing device . | 6Physics
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an electrolytic bath for manufacturing acid water capable of securing sufficient conductivity even in pure water or deionized water without separately using a catalyst or an ion exchange resin , electrolyzing the pure water or deionized water as well as tap water , and particularly minimizing a reaction between ions and a gas through a deaeration effect and an electrolytic effect in one electrolytic process , increasing conductivity of acid water , and enhancing reduction potential and maintenance time of dissolving power , to obtain acid water as stable acid reduced water . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention describes a process for preparing alkoxylated , phosphorus - containing compounds , using heterogeneous catalysts based on metal oxides of aluminum , so that the product can be worked up anhydrously . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an improved brooder feeding apparatus for a poultry house which includes at least one feed distribution apparatus suspended in a designated brooder area inside the poultry house for locating feed along the entire length of the brooder area , with specially designed , valve - operated drop tubes in the feed distribution apparatus and brooder feed pans located beneath the drop tubes , for distributing feed through the drop tubes into the pans and feeding brooder poultry such as baby chicks . the feed distribution apparatus is further characterized by an elongated , hollow tube provided with an auger and a feed hopper located at one end of the tube for moving feed from the feed hopper through the elongated tube and the drop tubes to a feed flow control box located at the opposite end of the feed tube . feed distribution through the brooder feeding apparatus is controlled by valving the openings in the drop tubes and by means of a timer , an air cylinder and a microswitch provided in electrical connection with a drive motor which powers the auger . a method of feeding baby chicks in a poultry house which includes the steps of providing a specific brooder area in the poultry house . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention provides apparatus and methods for using the electrical bioimpedance measurements to monitor parameters associated with blood flow in a segment of body tissue . the invention eliminates the effect of respiration from the thoracic impedance as a function of time to provide a signal indicative of pulsatile thoracic impedance changes continuously . the pulsatile thoracic impedance signal is processed to produce signals indicative of the ventricular ejection time and the maximum rate of change of pulsatile thoracic impedance which are used in a microprocessor to calculate the volume of blood pumped per stroke according to an improved systolic upstroke equation . | 0Human Necessities
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an improved antenna having at least one dipole or an antenna element arrangement which is similar to a dipole is distinguished in that the antenna element arrangement is connected capacitively and / or electrically conductively without touching to the reflector or to a reflector or a substrate which is non - conductive at least in the area in which the antenna element arrangement is attached or mounted . | 7Electricity
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a method in a computer for facilitating interaction between an application program and a subsystem is disclosed . the method includes providing a virtual process file system layer . the virtual process file system layer is configured to interact with the subsystem in a substantially content - independent manner . the method additionally includes providing a content dependent module , the content dependent module being associated with the subsystem and is configured interact with the subsystem in a content - dependent manner . the method further includes providing a directory structure table , the directory structure table being configured to track a name of the content dependent module , wherein the content - dependent module is configured to be registered with the directory structure table using a dynamic name . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a plastic extruded building material component such as picket fence or skirting component . the building material component is profile extruded to have texturing and color streaking to simulate a wood building material . a unique mechanism for dispersing and melting the streaking and texturing agents is provided for extruding the product . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a voltage detection unit generates a detection voltage signal representative of a potential difference caused by a current to be detected . a reference current generation unit generates a first reference current and a second reference current having a linear relationship therebetween . in response to the detection voltage signal and the first reference current , a transfer unit determines a first operation voltage . furthermore , the transfer unit determines a second operation voltage and a transfer current in response to the first operation voltage and the second reference current . the second operation voltage is substantially equal to the first operation voltage . a detection current signal having a linear relationship with the current to be detected is generated through subtracting at least the second reference current from the transfer current . | 6Physics
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a collapsible garment hanger including a hook , first and second supporting arms , at least one spring element , and in some versions , a base . the first and second supporting arms are each connected to the hanger by means of integrally molded hinges . each spring element is hingedly attached to the hook or base at one terminal point and to the first or second supporting arm at the opposite terminal point . the first and second supporting arms can be collapsed with one hand by forcing supporting arms to pivot at their hinge point , thereby allowing for easy insertion into the neck of a garment . this collapsing of the arms causes each spring element to elastically stretch or compress depending on its orientation creating an upward force on the arms which returns them to their original extended position once the user lets go of the supporting arms . | 0Human Necessities
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in an address updating scheme , a server accesses clients with intermittent connectivity by using addresses specified in a local client address list . the clients are responsible for updating the list whenever the address of the client changes as a result of intermittent client connectivity or other conditions . | 7Electricity
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a pulser with solid dielectrics including a pulse compressor and pulse transformer apparatus , which is able to produce short bursts of electrical energy at high voltage utilizing a coaxial structure . both the transformer and the compressor utilize ferromagnetic cores having an inner and an outer diameter , and isolating members of similar geometry . the cores and ceramic members are held in place using conducting plates and bus bars . the overall structure of the compressor and the transformer is built around a central axis . | 7Electricity
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a proximal cable - less communication system employs the physical placement of the units to each other to achieve information transfer . local oscillators of each of the receivers are modulated and this modulated signal containing intelligence is received by other receivers due to the leakage radiation from the local oscillators . | 7Electricity
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a composition for sustained release comprises a carrier material containing a non - polymeric , non - water soluble liquid material having a viscosity of at least 5 , 000 cp at 37 ° c . that does not crytallize neat under ambient physiological conditions , a multivalent metal cation , and growth hormone . | 0Human Necessities
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a well casing scraping apparatus includes a generally cylindrical mandrel connected to a power driven rotatable work string or conduit . at least one peripheral ramp surface is formed on the mandrel and an annular scraping means is formed by the assembly of a plurality of externally toothed arcuate segments around the ramp surface portion of the tool support , with each segment having an internal arcuate ramp surface conforming to the adjacent portion of the mandrel ramp surface . retaining sleeves are provided for the tool segments which not only retain the segments against radial outward movement but confine the segments axially to engagement with a particular portion of the ramp surfaces , whereby the effective working diameter of the segmented scraping means may be effectively controlled by changing the axial position of the retaining sleeves . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a catalyst for the selective reduction of nitrogen oxides to nitrogen in the presence of ammonia in the form of composite bodies formed from a mixture of zirconia , a zeolite , a bond material , and , optionally , a promoter selected from oxides of vanadium and copper in the amount of at least 0 . 1 % by weight . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a locking assembly is provided for installation on a saddle - type vehicle such as an atv . the locking assembly has a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration and comprises a removable portion and a receptacle . the receptacle is configured to engage the removable portion . the locking assembly is configured to unlock and allow powering of the vehicle when the removable portion is engaged in the receptacle and to lock and prevent powering the vehicle when the removable portion is not engaged in the receptacle . the removable portion includes an actuator configured to select from a first operable engine condition and a second inoperable engine condition . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an apparatus and method that improves the usable life and reliability of detachable stem lights for boats . it replaces electrical energy coupling by light energy coupling , thereby eliminating electrical contact corrosion problems . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a glazing element for an opening defined by opaque boundaries has an edge region shaped to divert light passing through it in a sense such as to enlarge the field of view through the opening . for this purpose the bounding surfaces of the element diverge towards the edge thereof in the edge region . the same effect can be achieved by an element adhered to or otherwise held in position to the surface of the element in the edge region . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of calibrating a printer is disclosed . the printer prints a plurality of patches using know color values . at least two patches of each color are printed . the patches are measured to determine a measured color value for each patch . the measured color values are checked for validity . the printer is calibrated using only the valid measured color values . | 7Electricity
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a technological method for synthesizing optically pure l -/ d - lactide by using a biogenic guanidine catalysis method . the method of the present invention comprises : by using biogenic guanidine creatinine as a catalyst and l -/ d - lactic acid as a raw material , synthesizing optically pure l -/ d - lactide by using a reactive reduced pressure distillation catalysis method . the method of the present invention has advantages that the used catalyst is biogenic guanidine creatinine and free of toxicity , metal , and cytotoxicity ; the synthesized lactide is high in optical purity 25d =− 276 ˜− 280 , and the specific rotation of the d - lactide 25d = 280 ), and does not contain any metal ; the amount of the catalyst used in reaction is low , the technological process is simplified ; and the technological method is simple and convenient to operate and easy in industrial implementation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to method for synchronizing time , apparatus and system . the method discloses an olt generates a passive optical network downstream frame from to an optical network unit , wherein the pon downstream frame comprises a time synchronization message based on ethernet protocol , wherein the time synchronization message comprises a time value that is referenced to a pon media access control control layer and that indicates the onu to adjust a time of a clock coupled to the onu ; and send the pon downstream frame . | 7Electricity
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a transport system for transporting transport containers storing articles in a sealed condition is disclosed . each transport container has a support portion formed on an upper portion thereof . when the transport container is moved with the support portion suspended , a receiving device supports the bottom of the transport container to lessen the load applied to the support portion . as a result , deformation of the transport container is restrained to maintained the sealed condition . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in a pull - out spray head faucet or hand shower an insert is disposed in the tube spout to keep the pull - out spray head or wand from wobbling when it is seated in the tube spout . the insert is generally tubular and is shaped and sized to fit into the tube spout . the insert has two opposed tabs on the interior walls which engage two wings on an adapter which is mounted in the wand , thereby securing the adapter and wand against wobble . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an improved wire connection system and method is provided . more specifically , an improved wire connection system for audio systems and method that employs a wire connection and / or terminal may be positioned on the front portion of a speaker housing unit . the wire connection system and method allows for positioned of the wire connection and / or terminal on the front portion of the speaker housing unit while allowing the incoming wiring from the transmitting unit to be hidden behind the speaker housing , passed through an opening contained within the housing and connected to at the front portion of the speaker housing to facilitate easier connection of the speaker to the transmitting unit . | 7Electricity
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an architecture and method relating to a floating point operation which performs the mathematical computation of a * b + c . the multiplication is accomplished in two or more stages , each stage involving corresponding sets of partial products and concurrently accomplished incremental summations . a pipelined architecture provides for the summation of the least significant bits of an intermediate product with operand c at a stage preceding entry into a full adder . thereby , a significant portion of the full adder can be replaced by a simpler and smaller incrementer circuit . partitioning of the multiplication operation into two or more partial product operations proportionally reduces the size of the multiplier required . pipelining and concurrence execution of multiplication and addition operation in the multiplier provides in two cycles the results of the mathematical operation a * b + c while using a full adder of three - quarters normal size . | 6Physics
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the disclosed embodiments relate to a system and method for delivering satellite services at multiple security levels . more specifically , there is provided a method comprising determining a level of security supported by a first set top box , encoding a first ip packet containing a satellite service using the level of security supported by the first set top box , transmitting the first ip encoded packet to the first set top box , determining a level of security supported by a second set top box , wherein the level of security supported by the second set top box is different from the level of security of the first set top box , encoding a second ip packet containing a satellite service using the level of security supported by the second set top box ; and transmitting the second encoded ip packet to the second set top box . | 7Electricity
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a toy rocket launcher includes a rotatable , air pressurized assembly that allows for a plurality of rockets to be launched in sequence . in particular , the assembly uses a ratchet included in a base supporting member , where the ratchet is rotated by a piston included in a launch tube connected between the base supporting member and a source of pressurized air . the rockets are disposed on separate launch tubes , the launch tubes open at their terminations and disposed such that each tube will receive , in sequence , the pressurized air supplied by the bellows . a guard ring structure may be included with the launcher to prevent a launch should an individual get too close and disturb the set up . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and system for assigning uplink slots to optimize time division duplex ul power . in order to assure proper power control gain , ul slots are judiciously allocated close to the beacon slot . the ul slots may be allocated based on channel sensing . all users are sorted in the order of reducing fading losses . sorting information is also used to allocate the ul slots . the ul slots may also be allocated based on signal interference information , code usage availability estimates and spread signal interference values . alternatively , block error rate and signal to interference ratio measurements may be used to allocate the ul slots . | 7Electricity
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a method of forming a compound semiconductor substrate includes providing a crystalline base substrate having a first semiconductor material and a main surface , and forming a first semiconductor layer on the main surface and having a pair of tracks disposed on either side of active device regions . the first semiconductor layer is formed from a second semiconductor material having a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the first semiconductor material . the pair of tracks have a relatively weaker crystalline structure than the active device regions . the method further includes thermally cycling the base substrate and the first semiconductor layer such that the first semiconductor layer expands and contracts at a different rate than the base substrate . the pair of tracks physically decouple adjacent ones of the active device regions during the thermal cycling . | 7Electricity
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1 - benzyl - 4 -- 2 - yl ] methylpiperidine or hydrochloride thereof , which is useful as a drug , can be produced in high purity by safer and easier operations suitable for industrial production by subjecting 1 - benzyl - 4 -- 2 - ylidene ] methyl - piperidine or a solvate thereof to catalytic hydrogenation in the presence of a palladium - alumina catalyst and if necessary , converting the thus obtained compound to its hydrochloride . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a printed circuit device including semiconductor ic chips on the surface of a printed circuit board made of insulating material . the printed circuit board includes on the surface thereof semiconductor mounting regions and conductive layers . the semiconductor ic chips are respectively fixedly mounted on the semiconductor element mounting regions disposed on the printed circuit board . thin metal wires interconnect electrodes of the ic chips with the conductive layers . a sealing cover plate having a plurality of recesses formed therein is fixedly mounted onto the surface of the printed circuit board with adhesive for hermetically sealing each of the ic chips and electric wires with a respective one of the recesses in the cover plate . the cover plate can comprise a composite of a thermoplastic resin material layer and a metal layer , such as aluminum or an aluminum alloy . | 7Electricity
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an insulated concrete forming panel comprising an insulative interior wall portion that provides a form for supporting uncured concrete , wherein the uncured concrete forms a concrete structural portion upon curing of the uncured concrete , and wherein the insulative interior wall portion remains attached to the concrete structural portion after formation . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a paying out / winding in device eliminates torsion in a line in a rotary connection betweeen a fixed member and a mobile member to which respective ends of the line are fixed . this device comprises a fixed spool carrying a relatively small number of turns and fastened to the fixed member . a mobile spool near and coaxial with the fixed spool carries a relatively small number of turns and is fastened to the mobile member . an arm rotatable about the axis of the fixed and mobile spools carries a satellite pulley at its free end . it is rotatable about an axis inclined at a relatively small angle to the axis of the fixed and mobile pulleys . when rotating more slowly than the mobile spool , it transfers line from the mobile spool to the fixed spool or vice - versa . the arm is rotated by a system which comprises at least one sliding coupling having a primary member , a secondary member fastened to the arm and a first freewheel mechanism coupling the primary member to the mobile spool . a second freewheel mechanism couples the secondary member to the fixed spool . | 7Electricity
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in a method for measuring the flatness of a floor with an inclinometer , the relative elevation of the floor is determined at the beginning and end of a survey line , and then a plurality of inclinometer measurements in one direction along the survey line are performed . the difference in relative elevation at the beginning of the survey line and the end of the survey line is then used so as to correct for accumulated offset errors in the inclinometer measurements . the use of such elevation differences to correct the accumulated offset errors in the inclinometer measurements eliminates the need to perform inclinometer measurements in a reverse direction , and thereby reduces time required for the performance of such measurements . the accuracy of the device is improved by reducing the distance between measurements and by averaging a plurality of consecutive measurements . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates an enclosed cell and fabricating methods of the cell which has a safety valve mechanism for releasing gas from inside the cell when an internal pressure of the cell rises to an excessive degree . the characterizing feature of the invention resides in the use of a resin packing as sealing element , junctions between the resin packing and a metal lid and between the resin packing and a polar terminal being closed tight by thermal fusion . this construction assures reliable sealing in normal state , and permits the packing to break with an excessive rise in the internal pressure thereby to release gas from inside the cell . the cell of this invention is readily fabricated by injection molding or by a hot press process . therefore , the enclosed cell according to this invention is fabricated very rationally and inexpensively , assures excellent sealing and safety , and has wide application . | 7Electricity
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a complete solution to block noise from edram macro to the analog core , and vice verse , in a system - on - chip ic design . specifically , there is provided a first isolated triple well structure formed in the ic for reducing noise component resulting from operative elements of a dc generator circuit fabricated therein ; and , a second isolated triple well structure formed in the ic for reducing noise component resulting from operative elements of a noise sense amplifier bank and dram arrays fabricated therein . a power supply source is provided for supplying power to each dc generator circuit , noise sense amplifier bank and dram array ; as is a power bus for providing power and a separate power bus for providing a ground to each of the dc generator circuit , and the noise sense amplifier circuit and dram array components . in this manner , noise contamination with noise sensitive devices in said ic is reduced and , further noise contamination of the dram array as sourced from the ic is reduced . | 7Electricity
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a precision electromechanical measuring device utilizes a strain gauge or pressure transducer to sense changes of position in a workpiece contacting finger . the finger is pivotable about a relatively stiff pivot to different positions , enabling the instrument &# 39 ; s use as a center finder for circular bores and pins or for verifying the flatness and perpendicularity of a disc or plate to the axis of rotation of a spindle . a housing of the device supports a rotatable shank extending from one end for engagement in a chuck , mandrel or collet associated with a spindle of a machine , and also supports pivotal apparatus including the finger extending out the other end of the housing . brushes conduct a variable signal from the strain gauge in the housing to the exterior , where the signal is fed to an ammeter . in use as a center finder , the device is fixed in a chuck or mandrel , with a workpiece approximately alligned with the center of rotation of the mandrel , the finger is engaged against the interior of a bore or the exterior of a pin of the workpiece , and the machine spindle is power - rotated to sweep the finger around the bore or pin . variations in the reading of the ammeter indicate eccentricity and direction and degree of eccentricity . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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this invention provides methods and apparatus for executing applications in a distributed manner employing one or more proxy servers and one origin server . the invention allows the applications to be executed primarily at the proxy servers rather than at the origin servers , thereby gaining in scalability and improved user response time . a redirection mechanism is used to direct requests to one of the proxy servers . the proxy server uses caching techniques to bring information records needed for application execution to the proxy servers . the code required for application execution is also obtained from the origin server . the invention discusses applying this technique to three web - based applications , namely web - based auctions , generating personalized content for web - users , and creating advertisements for users accessing a web page . | 7Electricity
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a stiffening system for the perimeter edges of a foam core mattress comprising a coil spring structure disposed along one or more perimeter edges of a mattress having a foam sleeping area . the perimeter spring structure is rectangular or square in cross - section and provides sufficient stiffness for comfortable seating on the edges of the mattress and is joined to the foam core by planar fabric elements that span the joint between them and are attached to both . the sleep area provides the softness and other salutary effects of a foam sleeping surface while the stiffer spring perimeter element provides the rigidity need for comfortable seating and wear resistance . | 0Human Necessities
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a system operative to collect and analyze data in a digital network includes a probe layer comprising a probe disposed in the digital work . the probe is configured to identify and capture data from frames passing through the probe . the system also includes an analysis layer operative to receive the captured data from the probe . in addition , the system includes an application layer comprising a system master operative to mediate between an application and the probe . | 7Electricity
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a drive chain suitable for use in a continuously variable transmission of a motor vehicle . the transmission has two pairs of spaced drive members about which the chain passes to transfer torque from one drive member to the other . the chain includes a plurality of link elements that include spaced , side - by - side plate links . the plate links include openings in which pairs of parallel rocker members are disposed for relative rocking movement of at least one rocker member about its longitudinal axis . the rocker members extend outwardly beyond the plate links and are retained in position by retaining members that engage particular rocker members . a method for stretching the chain is also disclosed in which areas of some of the plate links are plastically deformed before the chain is put to use . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a latch lock system for a door that is mountable in a doorframe , the latch lock system including a main housing including a spindle and lever , a bolt having a nose part that is attractable to a magnet , the bolt being slidable in the main housing between extended and retracted positions , a spring biasing the bolt to its retracted position , a secondary housing including a strike plate in the doorframe , a magnet mounted in the secondary housing , the magnet having a magnetic force greater than the spring force which will pull the bolt to its extended position when the door is in its closed position and the bolt is aligned with the magnet . | 4Fixed Constructions
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composite membranes , methods or processes for producing composite membranes , and systems utilizing composite membranes are generally described . in some examples , a composite membrane includes a porous halogenated polymer and a conductive polymer coupled to the porous halogenated polymer . in some examples , a process for producing a composite membrane includes coupling a conductive polymer and a porous halogenated polymer . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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apparatus and method for performing ieee - rounded floating - point division utilizing goldschmidt &# 39 ; s algorithm . the use of newton &# 39 ; s method in computing quotients requires two multiplication operations , which must be performed sequentially , and therefore incurs waiting delays and decreases throughput . goldschmidt &# 39 ; s algorithm uses two multiplication operations which are independent and therefore may be performed simultaneously via pipelining . unfortunately , current error estimates for goldschmidt &# 39 ; s algorithm are imprecise , requiring high - precision multiplication operations for stability , thereby reducing the advantages of the pipelining . a new error analysis provides improved methods for estimating the error in the goldschmidt algorithm iterations , resulting in reductions in the hardware , improved pipeline organization , reducing the number and length of clock cycles , reducing latency , and increasing throughput . | 6Physics
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a first and second plurality of gates are coupled respectively between first and second source storage elements and first and second destination storage elements . the first and second plurality of gates are slept to reduce leakage current in the plurality of gates under certain conditions by turning off respective one or more transistors between the first and second plurality of gates and power supplies . a third plurality of gates are maintained in a reduced leakage current state or regular state based on conditions associated with the source and destination elements for the first and second plurality of gates . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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presented is an improved concept airfoil , or more properly called fluid dynamic foil , that promises coefficients of lift several times better than present day airfoils or hydrofoils . this is accomplished by use of a rotary coanda fluid accelerator that is part of the boundary of a high camber or fat airfoil shape . acceleration of oncoming fluids over the low static pressure side of the airfoil by the rotary element not only decreases the static pressure thereby increasing lift but also improves flow characteristics over the low static pressure side of the airfoil which reduces or eliminates flow separation and its associated turbulent drag effects . alternative ways to eliminate the flow separation are also presented as well as are ways to control the angle of attack of the airfoil . the concept presented is applicable to aircraft wings , rotary wings such as used on helicopters , hydrofoils , wind and water turbine blades , and the like . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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systems and methods are described for distributing pool resources . one method includes maintaining a plurality of groups of computing resources , wherein each group of the plurality of groups includes computing resources that share a respective combination of resource characteristics ; receiving a first request to perform a first test on a computing resource ; determining , from the plurality of groups of computing resources , a subset of groups of computing resources that include a respective combination of resource characteristics that satisfy the required characteristics of the first test ; shuffling the subset of groups and selecting a first group from the shuffled subset of groups ; selecting an available computing resource from the first group ; and causing the first test to be performed on the selected available computing resource from the first group . | 6Physics
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golf putters with an alignment sight feature and an alignment ball section located at the club head end for achieving more accurate alignment and stroke of the putter . toe and heel weighting within the ball section further contributes to greater putting accuracy . in the embodiments , a hemispherical ball section is mounted on a conforming blade and its face serves as the ball striking surface . in one embodiment , a bar mounted at the end of a shaft and an alignment stripe on the ball section form the alignment means , while in a second embodiment a curved metal bar is integrally formed with an overlying alignment bar to form an alignment sight . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for reducing the power used by a display device having light emitting pixels , includes the steps of : receiving formatted information for presentation on the display device ; modifying the format of the formatted information to reduce the number and / or intensity of bright pixels in a display of the formatted information ; rendering the modified formatted information ; and displaying the rendered modified formatted information on the display device . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for evaluating a tubular in a borehole of includes at least two electromagnetic acoustic transducers . the transducers are configured to generate and receive first and second acoustic waves in the tubular . a difference in velocity of the two acoustic waves is indicative of a stress field in the tubular . | 6Physics
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in one embodiment , the method includes obtaining reference picture information , and determining a first reference picture of the bi - predictive image block . the first reference picture has a co - located image block with respect to the bi - predictive image block . a second reference picture is determined based on a motion vector of the co - located image block . at least one motion vector of the bi - predictive image block is obtained according to the motion vector of the co - located image block and the reference picture type of at least one of the first reference picture and the second reference picture . the reference picture information indicates reference picture types of reference pictures , and the reference picture type being based on temporal distance between a current picture including the bi - predictive image block and the reference picture . the bi - predictive image block is decoded by motion - estimating the bi - predictive image block using the motion vector of the bi - predictive image block . | 7Electricity
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methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more macrolide antibiotics , e . g ., clarithromycin , are disclosed . such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits . | 6Physics
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interactive transaction card structures and methods are disclosed which configure and arrange card elements to facilitate substantial expansion of the transactions available with conventional cards . | 6Physics
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a locking bolt is provided in a mount for receiving a gun barrel or other article . the locking bolt can be cammed relative to the mount from its normally locked position to an unlocked position to permit release of the gun barrel from the mount . the locking bolt is cammed to its unlocked position in response to direct engagement with a key inserted into an interior region of the mount and rotated relative to the mount . thus , the mount is formed to include a keyway configured to permit the key itself to impart motion to a locking bolt to unlock the mount . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair . the methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and / or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture , with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures . | 0Human Necessities
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a hand - held power injection device is provided for injecting liquid , such as contrast media , into the vascular system of a mammal . the device comprises a pistol - shaped housing which encloses a battery - powdered d . c . motor for constant - rate delivery of liquid from a syringe . | 0Human Necessities
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a disposable device for measuring uv radiation comprising : a matrix , at least one photochrome compound provided to said matrix wherein said photochromic compound is capable of changing its color when exposed to uv radiation , color changing agent distributed within said matrix , wherein said color changing agent irreversibly changes the device &# 39 ; s color as a function of the uv dose irradiated , whereby said device is not affected by ambient conditions and visible light . | 6Physics
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this invention relates to condoms , prophylactics and contraceptive devices having a thick shape - retaining sheath body with an open end and a closed end , and a plurality of longitudinal flutes on the sheath body . | 0Human Necessities
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a pillow construction that is formed by multiple folds of outwardly extending portions of similar shaped material arranged offset and opposite one another in a fold - over lapping relationship defining an enclosure , the face of which is open for the insertion of a separate patterned insert . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a computer system and method in which an electrically controlled “ hoodlock ,” which prevents the computer &# 39 ; s chassis from unauthorized opening , can be remotely accessed through powerline communications . | 7Electricity
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a safety device for maintaining a load raised cylinder linkage in selected extended position . a combination cylinder engagement rod and locking sleeve with a piston rod engagement channel that will adjustably secure and extended piston rod from a cylinder assembly in a safe secure locked extended position . the cylinder safety stop of the invention is interposed between the cylinder sleeve and the piston end block by the incrementally adjustable engagement panel &# 39 ; s positioning via removably positioned stop adjustment pin . an intermediate incrementally adjustable fitting provides for positioning between multiple aligned stop pin engagement apertures . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a random access memory cell is described which is capable of storing multiple information states in a single physical bit . the basic structure combines a conventional mtj with a reference stack that is magnetostatically coupled to the mtj . the mtj is read in the usual way but data is written and stored in the reference stack . through use of two bit lines , the direction of magnetization of the free layer can be changed in small increments each unique direction representing a different information state . | 6Physics
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a proximity detection circuit is operable to detect connection of a cordset to a vehicle charging system or connection of another device to some other electrical circuit where it may be desirable to facilitate detection while a controller or other current drawing source is inactive . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a collapsible container molded from plastic materials , comprising four side walls , a bottom , and a lid . side walls are hinged to the bottom to fold inwardly . the hinges are designed to facilitate mold - removing after injection molding . groove ribs and strip ribs are provided to hold the structure rigid . eave device is provided on the hinges to make the container weather - proof . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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provided herein is a system , method and product for performing address translation and routing of short codes . the embodiment described herein primarily supports the wireless and standardized sms ; however , one skilled in the art can readily appreciate that the present invention can also be applied to any mobile messaging technology , e . g ., multimedia messaging service , etc . | 7Electricity
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three - dimensional , sports - related cover assemblies for propane tanks are provided in order to permit sport - or team - related decoration of the tanks . the cover assemblies may be separable from the tanks or may be integrated and unitized with the tanks . the assemblies have contoured or concavo - convex outer surfaces , which are configured to give the three - dimensional likeness or appearance of a sports - related item , such as athletic head gear , footwear , balls , or other equipment . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a releasable bolt lock for two position safety firearms which can be actuated separate from the safety lever and which allows the unloading of the rifle with the safety in the &# 34 ; safe &# 34 ; or &# 34 ; on &# 34 ; position . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention is a method and system for defining surrogate addresses that translate land descriptions used in the subdivision of public domain lands , including descriptions more recently extended into non - public domain areas , as set forth in the u . s . public land survey system , commonly known as the system of townships and ranges . this system of local coordinate addresses translates existing township and range quarter section declarations to a pair of positive integers , thereby eliminating cardinal point references while , substituting the lengthy legal descriptions of the existing system , with a more versatile , useful , and more commonly understood grid coordinate identification system of location identifiers . the advantages of the system are numerous , including ease of visualization and ease of locating places on coordinated maps as well as , the enhanced capability relating to the automated processing of geospatial data . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a medical inspection apparatus , such as a microscope or endoscope , and to a medical inspection method such as microscopy or endoscopy . visible image data representing a visible - light image and fluorescence image data representing a fluorescent - light image and a pseudocolor are merged to give an improved visual rendition of an object which comprises at least one fluorophore to mark special features of the object . this is accomplished in that an image processing unit of the microscope or endoscope is configured to compute a color of an output pixel in the pseudocolor image from at least one pseudocolor , a color of a first input pixel in the visible - light image and an intensity of a second input pixel in the fluorescent - light image . in particular , the color may result from a linear interpolation in a color space between the pseudocolor and the color of the first input pixel of the visible - light image depending on the intensity of the second input pixel in the fluorescent - light image . | 6Physics
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temperature measurement with thermocouples is made more accurate , and the cost of disposable thermocouples is reduced by locating the cold junction close to the hot junction , utilizing a thermistor in thermal communication with the cold junction in developing a compensating voltage which varies with temperature as does the voltage produced by the cold junction , and applying the compensating voltage to cancel the cold junction voltage . the presence of radio frequency fields in the region of the thermocouple is detected and utilization of the thermocouple voltage is interrupted in intervals when the interference is greater than some preselected intensity . further , the thermocouple voltage information is utilized to simulate the resistance a thermistor would have at the temperature represented by the thermistor voltage information and that simulated resistance is applied to instrumentation designed to measure temperature with a thermistor . | 6Physics
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high luminance display devices , typically utilized in applications requiring sunlight readability , require unique design methodologies as the thickness approaches a maximum of one - inch . the present invention relates to a high - intensity light generation engine and associated light transmission apparatus for transmitting the light generated by the engine to a remote location . the invention is especially applicable for use in constructing a back lighted display , such as a liquid crystal display , of minimal thickness , i . e ., one - inch or less . a display of minimal thickness is achieved by separating a light source and other peripherals from the display device , using a remote enclosure . such a display is most suited for use in high ambient lighting conditions where space is at a premium , such as in the cockpit of an aircraft . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed is a concentrator solar cell which guides concentrated sunlight to a solar cell . the concentrator solar cell has : a substrate which has a solar cell mounted thereon ; a light guide member which is positioned in the top part of the solar cell in such a way that the lower end surface thereof faces the solar cell ; and a support member which is provided across the upper part of the light guide member and is provided in a standing state on the substrate . the concentrator solar cell is a hermetically sealed structure due to the substrate , the light guide member , and the support member . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a photovoltaic device is provided which includes a plurality of junction layers . each junction layer includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells electrically connected to one another . at least one of the junction layers is at least in part optically transmissive . the junction layers are arranged in a stack on top of each other . | 7Electricity
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controlling the common mode impedance for a circuit , conductor , or multiple conductor cable by incorporating the circuit or conductor into the primary of a transformer . the secondary of the transformer is coupled to a secondary impedance selected so that the desired impedance is obtained . a capacitive shunt may be added to buffer the intrinsic primary impedance . the intrinsic impedance of a conductive antenna structure is controlled by deploying a portion of the antenna structure as the primary of a transformer and coupling the secondary of the transformer to a selectable secondary impedance . | 7Electricity
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an example device includes a touchscreen and a processing system in communication with the touchscreen . the processing system is configured to perform operations including detecting a touch - on position on the touchscreen , setting a reference position based on the touch - on position , continuously detecting subsequent touch positions on the touchscreen after detecting the touch - on , and continuously performing operations based on one or both of a direction and a distance from the reference position to the subsequent touch positions . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for hanging decorative media comprising a body portion having a first member and a second member ; a coupler to couple the first member to the second member at respective edge portions thereof such that the second member articulates with respect to the first member along the respective edge portions ; a support to support the body portion with respect to a surface , the support being coupled to at least one of the first and second members ; and a hanger to hang the decorative media therefrom , the hanger coupled to an interior portion of the body portion . | 6Physics
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a winding apparatus including a winding roll driving a bobbin and a yarn reservoir arranged between a yarn supply point and the winding roll . the state of filling of the reservoir is monitored by a monitoring device which generates a signal for controlling the speed of the winding roll . interposed between a driven drive shaft and the winding roll are a pair of intermediate wheels which are selectively brought into engagement with the drive shaft and the winding roll responsive to predetermined states of filling of yarn on the reservoir that is sensed by the monitoring device so as to either drive the winding roll at speed higher or lower than the delivery speed at the yarn delivery point . a brake lever is operably connected to a mechanism which supports the intermediate wheels and is brought into contact with the winding roll when both the intermediate wheels are out of engagement with the shaft and winding roll for stopping the winding roll . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an assembly for mounting on a power lawnmower for collecting grass clippings and the like in a disposable flexible container . the assembly includes a support for maintaining the flexible container in a substantially upright position with an open top and located rearwardly of the lawnmower housing . a cover is pivotally carried on the support and encloses the open top of the flexible container . the cover and the flexible container cooperate to define a substantially enclosed chamber . spaced inlet and outlet openings are provided in the chamber . an inlet channel , extending upwardly and rearwardly from the mower housing , is connected to the inlet opening for discharging yard clippings into the flexible container . an exhaust assembly communicates with the outlet and the exterior . the opening faces in a direction away from the operator of the lawnmower . a separator is mounted in the cover to separate the clippings and other solids from the air so that the exhaust air is substantially free of such solids as it passes through the exhaust . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of operating an imaging system having a main coil and a shield coil electromagnetically coupled to the main coil , wherein the method includes monitoring for an external environmental fluctuation of electromagnetism , and controlling current flow through the main and shield coils based upon the monitoring using a quench heater . | 6Physics
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a system and method for modeling an ic employs a mesh model and a grid model for separating impedance effects between nearby and far - away pairs of mesh elements . models for relating currents and voltages can be incrementally adapted from other designs or design elements in applications including mixed - signal , analog and rf circuits . | 6Physics
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it relates to a grill intended for grilling meat and other products , and for making paellas and any other dishes , essentially used for large gastronomic events . it is characterized in that it comprises in principle a lower base with legs and an upper grating which bears the different foods to cook , in such a way that the upper grating is attached to the base via means that permit the height of said grating to be regulated at any time in order to obtain greater or lesser heat for the products being cooked . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus and method are disclosed for measuring the desired length of a prosthetic device which is to be implanted in a body cavity of a patient . the apparatus generally includes a helically coiled stent formed of a resiliently - deformable material , a plunger which is connected to the proximal end of the stent , a sheath which slides over the plunger and stent when the plunger and sheath are used to insert and removably deploy the stent into the body cavity , and a scale for measuring an indication of the length of the stent once removably deployed in the body cavity . proximal movement of the sheath to partially deploy the stent causes a length to be indicated on the scale . according to the method of the invention , the helically coiled stent of the apparatus is placed and partially deployed within the body cavity by use of the plunger and sheath of the apparatus . once the stent bridges the body cavity , the scale of the apparatus is used to determine the length of the deployed stent . the apparatus is then removed from the body cavity , and a stent similar to the stent of the apparatus is cut to the length indicated on the scale . in a second embodiment of the apparatus and method , the stent of the measuring apparatus is substantially non - porous to allow occlusion of side vessels extending from the body cavity . the patient is then monitored for any ill effects resulting from the occlusion . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of assisting with authenticating a workpiece is provided . in another aspect , ions are generated , accelerated in an accelerator , an isotope is created , and then the isotope is implanted within a workpiece to assist with authenticating of the workpiece . a further aspect includes a workpiece substrate , a visual marker and an isotope internally located within the substrate adjacent the visual marker . | 6Physics
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