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bracket for mounting a guiding rail to a support surface . the mounting bracket includes a body part having a main body defining a mounting hole and opposite parallel first and second snap flanges . the bracket further has a clip part for engaging its body part and has at least one resilient tongue and at least one resilient arm extending from the clip part in alignment with the first and second snap flanges . the invention also relates to the combination of the mounting bracket and a guiding rail , as well as to a method for mounting a plurality of the brackets and the guiding rail to a mounting surface . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method and apparatus for employing print mode techniques to optimize image quality , throughput speed and reliability , including generating pseudo - random printmasks to minimize banding , bleeding , blocking , and other undesirable printing artifacts , and combining random selection of a pass number for printing each pixel of a printmask with application of various constraints . in combination with other aspects of the invention , speed is optimized by depositing substantially a single drop of ink per pixel , thereby minimizing both the number of passes required to render all pixels completely and drying time . image quality is optimized by maximizing the time and distance between deposition of individual ink drops , thereby minimizing coalescence , bleeding , cockling , blocking , pen temperature , and pen - firing frequency which affect uniformity and consistency of ink drop size . reliability and durability are optimized by maintaining pen - firing frequency and carriage velocity below maximum limits set by manufacturers thereof . | 6Physics
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a suction - restricted radial piston pump is described , in particular for use with automotive vehicles . the pump delivers a flow constant over a broad speed range and involving low losses in output and generating only negligible noise . in one embodiment , a control slot , on the pressure side , is subdivided into several grooves which at least in part are in communication , through check valves , with the pressure connection . an alternative embodiment provides a shape of the pressure - sided control slot in which the introducing end thereof is comparatively narrow to reduce noise at a high speed and the outlet - sided end thereof with a wider width sufficient to meet the required output . according to a third embodiment , the suction - sided slot is provided with a narrow width section and a subsequent wider width section . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a laser or a spark discharge apparatus which is used to perforate the wrapping material for rod - like fillers of tobacco and / or filter material is adjusted in dependency on variations of the characteristics of signals which denote the mass per unit length of a trimmed filler having a predetermined hardness . the wrapping material is tipping paper or cigarette paper and can be perforated prior or subsequent to draping around the trimmed filler , and the draped filler is thereupon subdivided into sections of desired length . signals denoting the mass per unit length of the filler can be influenced by signals denoting the hardness of the filler , the filling power of the filler , the temperature of fibrous material of the filler , the moisture content of fibrous material of the filler and / or other parameters of the fibrous material and / or filler . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and apparatus are disclosed for performing motion estimation and compensation to fractional pixel accuracy using polyphase prediction filters as part of a video compression / decompression technique . a motion estimator applies a set of polyphase filters to some data in the reference picture and generates motion vectors , an estimated macroblock of video data , and a residual error macroblock of video data . the data referenced in the reference picture usually have more data than a macroblock since multi - tap filtering needs to access more data . a motion compensator generates a compensated macroblock of video data in response to the reference video data , the residual error macroblock of video data , and a polyphase prediction filter decided by the motion vector . the reference video data are usually reconstructed at the compensator side . | 7Electricity
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a method for treating psychiatric diseases such as anxiety disorder , affective disorder by neuromodulation of the frontal cerebral cortex , and in particular regions within the orbitofrontal cerebral cortex . the method includes the steps of determining a common group of patients , each suffering from a common specific diagnosis for a psychiatric disorder ; determining which common regions of the patients &# 39 ; orbitofrontal cerebral cortex are involved in the pathogenesis of the abnormal electrical and chemical activity associated with the psychiatric disease ; surgically implanting an electrode and / or catheter and electrical signal generating device and / or drug - delivery pump such that the electrode and / or catheter is positioned within the region of the frontal cerebral cortex known as the orbitofrontal cortex ; and selectively adjusting the level of electrical and / or chemical stimulation in accordance with the specific effect of the stimulation of the patient . in particular , the region of the frontal cerebral cortex most frequently associated with psychiatric disorders is the orbitofrontal cortex . | 0Human Necessities
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a magnetic tack for fastening items to a metal magnetic surface . the magnetic tack includes a knob connected to a body consisting of a plate , a magnet and a non - magnetic cover . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method , system , and storage medium for resolving contention issues by a channel in a fiber optic switch environment that occur during channel program execution . the method comprises a channel receiving a status packet indicating a device is no longer busy . the method also includes specifying whether the channel intends to re - initiate a channel program that previously resulted in the device busy status . if the channel does not intend to re - initiate the channel program , a first combination of bits in a re - initiate field of a status - acceptance packet are set which indicate that the channel will take no further action . if the channel intends to re - initiate the channel program , a second combination of bits in the re - initiate field of the status - acceptance packet are set , indicating that the channel will re - initiate the channel program . the method further includes transmitting the status - acceptance packet to a control unit . the invention also includes a system and a storage medium . | 7Electricity
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a large - capacity cam is disclosed . ram core cells are used to store the cam data . the comparison function is not performed in the core cells , but rather in comparators which are placed adjacent to a plurality of core cells , in such a way that the plurality of core cells shares access to a single comparator . access to the comparator is shared by a time - division multiplexed means , requiring a plurality of serialized operations . these operations are self - timed and transparent to the user , because they occur in a single cycle of the externally - supplied clock . | 6Physics
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this application provides an electronic wallet or passport case for controlling the opening , unlocking and locking of enclosures such as luggage , briefcases , lockers , cases , cabinets , vehicles , buildings , homes and with indirect operational control by the means of a smartphone , tablet or any personal computing device . more particularly , a smartphone controlled biometric and bluetooth enabled locking smart wallet system is provided . the smartphone controlled biometric and bluetooth enabled locking smart wallet system includes a biometric based finger print authentication module , and a bluetooth communications enabled module , to prevent a non - owner or unauthorized user from accessing the device , along with mobile applications to control the smart wallet system using a smartphone . the smart wallet equipped unit may be replaced by any locking case such as a briefcase or luggage . | 6Physics
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a method for generating radiation in a range of desired wavelengths in a direction of emission is provided . according to the method , initial radiation is produced by a radiation source , the wavelengths thereof including the desired range , and the initial radiation is filtered in such a way as to substantially eliminate the initial radiation beams having a wavelength outside the desired range . the inventive method is characterized in that the filtering is carried out by setting up a controlled distribution of the refractive index of the beams in a control region through which the initial radiation passes , in such a way as to selectively deviate the beams of the initial radiation according to the wavelength thereof and to recover the beams having desired wavelengths . the invention also relates to an associated device . | 6Physics
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a flexible system is provided for preventing freight damage during shipment . the system has adjustable and interlocking hinged panels that are attached to the side walls of a shipping enclosure , so that the system can be readily adapted to secure different types and sizes of loads . one embodiment of the invention , provided for use with a freight carrying enclosure that has an internal wall , includes first and second panel segments that each have an edge . a first mounting structure supports the first panel segment for rotation about a vertical axis , between a first position wherein the first panel segment is in perpendicular relationship with the wall , and a second position wherein the first panel segment is in abutting relationship with the wall . a second mounting structure joins the first and second panel segments together along their respective edges , and enables rotation of the second panel between vertical and horizontal orientations . a support structure selectively maintains the second panel segment in its horizontal orientation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a decoding apparatus in which for plural symbols arranged in a matrix fashion first and second error correction codes are encoded for each of the plural symbols respectively arranged in a first direction and in a second direction and in which input data is transmitted in the first direction . the decoding apparatus includes a first memory for writing input data , an error detector for detecting an error of the input data that is written into the first memory based on the first error correcting code and for generating error data from the first error correction code . a second memory is provided for writing error data of the first error correction code and an error corrector is provided for sequentially executing error corrections of the first and second error correction codes for the input data that is written into the first memory by using the error data of the first error correction code that is written into the second memory . | 6Physics
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a method for reducing the blank spaces resulting from the storage of multiple data blocks on a storage medium . in one embodiment , data is stored on a magnetic tape . data to be written to the tape is partitioned into user data blocks and management data blocks , the user data blocks being written on the tape sequentially in a longitudinal direction in tracks along the tape , and the management data blocks being written in tracks on the tape sequentially in a longitudinal direction that is opposite the write direction of the user data blocks . writing the user data and management data in directions that are inversely related allows the amount of wasted storage space to be reduced . | 6Physics
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a peripheral electronic system for an electronic device including a motherboard having multiple individual electrically connected vertically stacked modules , at least one of which is a circuit board assembly including active and / or passive electronic components embedded therein with the components being electrically connected by conductive traces to provide desired operating function . the peripheral electronic system further includes an electrical connector array on an exposed surface of the composite structure to provide electrical connections between the peripheral electronic system and the motherboard . | 7Electricity
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an improved method and apparatus for thermal - to - electric conversion involving relatively hot and cold juxtaposed surfaces separated by a small vacuum gap wherein the cold surface provides an array of single charge carrier converter elements along the surface and the hot surface transfers excitation energy to the opposing cold surface across the gap through coulomb electrostatic coupling interaction . | 7Electricity
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a swash plate type compressor having a cylinder block with cylinder bores disposed parallel to the axis of the cylinder block . a rotary shaft rotatably mounted within the cylinder block carries an aluminum swash plate . the swash plate is fixed in the rotary shaft and has two facial surfaces and an end surface . the swash plate has a coating preferably between 0 . 8 to 2 . 5 microns , of a tin / cobalt coating of at least 0 . 2 wt % cobalt and the balance being tin . a piston reciprocally fitted within the cylinder bore contains shoes which slideably intervene between the piston and the swash plate facial surfaces and reciprocate the piston and the swash plate facial surfaces and reciprocate the pistons by rotation of the swash plate . the coating on the swash plate permits the use of low silicon alloy aluminum without the need of metal plating or high finish polishing . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention is a method for cracking heavy oils to olefins . in parallel streams , the heavy stream and a steam diluent are heated to the point of partial thermal cracking while in the other stream a lighter oil and steam are cracked to produce olefins . the hot , olefinic light stream is then mixed with the heated heavy stream and further cracked . the hot , olefinic stream acts as both a diluent and a heat source for cracking the heavy oil to an olefin containing product . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a safety vest is claimed and described . in preferred embodiments , the vest includes a front panel formed from a first section and a second section . the vest also includes a donning fastener having a first and second side . the first donning fastener side connects to the first section of the front panel . the vest also includes a safety fastener having a first safety fastener side and a second safety fastener side . in most embodiments , the first side of the safety fastener is positioned on the second donning fastener side . the second safety fastener side is connected to the second section of the front panel . the vest can be donned , secured , and removed with the donning fastener and , because of safety fasteners , will safely break away from a wearer under tension . | 0Human Necessities
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an ep catheter includes a tubular body having a proximal region , a neck region , and a distal portion predisposed into a single shallow helical fixed - diameter loop configuration and including a plurality of diagnostic electrodes . in deflectable catheter forms , at least one activation wire extends through at least a portion of the proximal region of the catheter body and is adapted to deflect the up to approximately 180 degrees relative to the proximal region . the catheter can be operated manually by a clinician or via a clinician - surrogate such as a computer processor - controlled surgical system . in addition , a variety of localization , visualization , and / or orientation - specific elements can be incorporated into the devices described , depicted , and claimed herein . | 0Human Necessities
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an extensile fluidic muscle actuator that changes the normal direction of force and motion , achieving compressive force generation and extensile motion output with just a small increase in friction , weight , and cost is disclosed . the motion conversion is accomplished by a pushrod that is attached to the inside end of one of the actuator &# 39 ; s end fittings , and extends through the actuator body and slidably out through the other end fitting . the other end fitting is held stationary by a seal housing that contains a sealing element to retain internal fluid pressure as the actuator moves . a linear bearing may also be installed to keep the rod aligned and centered properly in the seal . upon pressurization of the actuator , the flexible body of the actuator will expand radially , causing relative contractile motion between the two end fittings . however , as the two end fittings are drawn towards each other , the pushrod is extended . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present method provides for the detection and assessment of the net charge in a pecvd oxide layer deposited on a surface of a semiconductor substrate . electrical potential differences across pecvd oxide layers on as - produced semiconductor substrates are measured . resultant pecvd oxide charge derivative values are plotted on an control chart and compared to calculated control parameters . all measurement techniques are non - contact and non - destructive , allowing them to be performed on as - processed semiconductor substrates at any time during or following a wafer fabrication process . in a first embodiment , a contact potential difference v cpd between a vibrating electrode and the semiconductor substrate is measured while the semiconductor substrate beneath the vibrating electrode is subjected to a constant beam of high intensity illumination . the resultant value of v cpd is equal to the electrical potential difference across the pecvd oxide layer v ox . in a second embodiment , the semiconductor substrate is not illuminated during the measurement of v cpd . a conventional spv apparatus is used to measure the surface barrier potential v sp of the semiconductor substrate . subtracting the measured value of v sp from the measured value of v cpd yields the value of v ox . | 7Electricity
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a method of removing gloves , such as work gloves , examining gloves or operating gloves having homogeneous bodies with a hand part and a cuff adjacent the hand part . at least one gripping aid is provided on the outer surface of the cuff and at a distance from the rear edge of the cuff . this allows the gloves to be removed in an ergonomic and simple manner without any auxiliary means , even with a very short cuff , without the soiled or contaminated outer side coming into contact with the skin of the person wearing the glove . to this end , at least one gripping aid is arranged in the region of the glove covering the outer region of the wrist , when seen in the peripheral direction of the cuff . alternatively , at least one gripping aid can extend over at least 180 degrees of the periphery of the cuff , at a distance from the rear edge of the cuff , or each glove in a pair is provided with at least one gripping aid on adjacent peripheral sections of the cuff , said gripping aids being at an angular distance of at least approximately 30 degrees . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus , system and method of fabricating the apparatus utilize a flexible substrate to provide structural integrity for the apparatus . the apparatus is an optical path device used in mass spectrometers to manipulate ions extracted from a sample of interest . the apparatus uses traces on a surface of the flexible substrate to generate a desired electrostatic field . preferably , the flexible substrate is made of kapton ® and the traces are composed of stainless steel or nickel . in one embodiment , an ion mirror is formed by shaping the flexible substrate and the traces to create a hollow conduit for the ions . in another embodiment , an einzel lens is formed by varying the configuration of the conductive material on the flexible substrate . in a different embodiment , a region of resistive material on the flexible substrate is utilized to create a field gradient . the resistive material can be used to create an ion mirror . | 7Electricity
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improvements in infusion controlling apparatus used in limiting the flow rate of an intravenous solution to a patient . the improvements provide coarse and fine orientations of a casette through which the solution passes relative to a controller which valves the casette &# 39 ; s inlet and outlet to provide measured volumes of fluid . the coarse alignment device includes spaced apart metal sections which grasp onto the casette and move it towards the controller &# 39 ; s valving members . as the casette reaches the valving members , protuberances on the controller fit into indentations on the casette , as the fine adjustment . the indentations into which the protuberances fit form part of the casette &# 39 ; s base section of plastic notwithstanding the location of a cover slip between these two items . the valving members couple to a rocker arm which pivots about a point located at its middle and has magnetic poles at its ends . the rocker arm &# 39 ; s pivot point over the center leg of an e - frame electromagnet allows the arm to rotate between two orientations in which one of its magnetic poles contacts a side leg of the e - frame electromagnet . current passing through a coil located on the center leg of the electromagnet moves the rocker arm between these positions , depending upon the current &# 39 ; s direction . with no current in the coil , the arm &# 39 ; s magnets and the e - frame provide a bistable magnetic device in which the rocker arm forces one of the valving members to close either the casette &# 39 ; s inlet or its outlet . this prevents the uncontrolled passage of fluid through the casette to the patient . | 0Human Necessities
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a resistor of smd construction includes a film of a resistive alloy as a resistive track on two electrically separated carrier plate elements of copper , which are constructed as contact elements solderable to the terminals of a printed circuit board to thereby ensure good heat dissipation into a printed circuit board . in order to manufacture such resistors , a resistive film sufficient for a plurality of individual resistors is adhered to but electrically isolated from a large copper plate and the laminate formed thereby is split into the individual resistors after producing the individual resistive tracks and their electrical connections to the copper plate and after producing gaps between the plate elements for each track . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a variable cam timing phaser for an internal combustion engine having a concentric camshaft can include a stator having an axis of rotation . an outer rotor can rotate independently relative to the axis of rotation of the stator . a combination of an outer vane and cavity can be associated with the outer rotor to define first and second outer variable volume working chambers . a radially inner located rotor can rotate relative to the axis of rotation and independently of both the stator and the outer rotor . a combination of an inner vane and a cavity can be associated with the inner rotor to define first and second inner variable volume working chambers . when the first and second , outer and inner chambers selectively communicate with a source of pressurized fluid , phase orientation of the outer and inner rotors with respect to one another and with respect to the stator is facilitated . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an assembly for actuating a parking brake comprises a screw , a nut mounted for translation on the screw , and a cable connected between the brake and the nut . a compliant element is mounted on the screw , and is adapted to expand axially with a change in tension in the cable . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention relates to a microprocessor having a plurality of components which are selected from registers , arithmetic logic units , memory , input / output circuits and other similar components where the plurality of components are interconnected in a manner which allows connection between some of the components to be varied under program control . | 6Physics
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flow measuring apparatus comprising a probe coupled via a coaxial cable to control circuitry with a current to voltage convertor , absolute value circuit , auto zero switch and integration and voltage to current circuit yielding an analog output , corresponding to flow at the probe . | 6Physics
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a one piece slide in place “ butterfly ” valve plate for a short runner manifold of a vehicle . a method of reducing friction in an anti - chatter device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed is an alkali metal thermoelectric power generator comprising a plurality of thermoelectric converters , which are connected in electrical series to one another by an external electronic conductor device , each of the converters converting thermal energy into electrical energy by utilizing the phenomenon that an alkali metal , arranged on each side of a solid electrolyte , diffuses across the electrolyte if the density thereof on one side of the electrolyte differs from that on the other side of the same . the generator further comprises a piping consisting of a plurality of connection pipes for returning the alkali metal condensed in a second spatial region of each thermoelectric converter to a first spatial region thereof through a common pump . further , the respective open ends of the connection pipes , which connect the respective first regions of the converters to one another , are positioned in those portions of the respective first regions where only the vapor phase alkali metal exists . | 7Electricity
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solid state lighting devices and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein . in one embodiment , a solid state lighting device includes a first semiconductor material , a second semiconductor material spaced apart from the first semiconductor material , and an active region between the first and second semiconductor materials . the solid state lighting device also includes an indentation extending from the second semiconductor material toward the active region and the first semiconductor material and an insulating material in the indentation of the solid state lighting structure . | 7Electricity
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a dumbbell shaped resonator efficiently couples if signals from short transmission lines to an output transmission line at a radio frequency mixer &# 39 ; s if output port . the rf mixer uses short transmission lines and terminating resistors to match impedances within the mixer and to minimize the mixer &# 39 ; s distortion . the rf mixer , including the dumbbell resonator , is constructed on a printed circuit board and has a low manufacturing cost . alternatively , the output transmission line is center - tapped to provide a pair of if signals having opposite phases . | 7Electricity
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thiophenecarbonyl chloride is produced in good yields by the direct acylation of thiophene in the presence of aluminum chloride with control of temperature and concentration . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a dispenser for paste material such as gels and creams as typically used in pharmaceuticals , personal care and food products , having a discharge channel consisting essentially of resilient elastomeric tube , with an inlet end connected to receive material from the paste material container and an outlet end terminating in a tip with a slit - opening e . g . a duckbill valve . an actuating element is mounted in the container behind the elastomeric tube , movable in a dispensing stroke laterally relative to the tube , and includes a blocking portion towards the inlet end of the tube which moves laterally in advance of a compression region to block the tube wholly or partly by squeezing it . the compression region then presses along the side of the tube and squeezes material from the outlet end . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a representatively pumpless water heater system has an instantaneous water heater coupled in series with a storage water heater by piping circuitry incorporating a fixed bypass useable to route pressurized incoming cold water sequentially through the instantaneous and storage type heaters . the fixed bypass can also route pressurized incoming cold water to mix with the heated water exiting the instantaneous heater for delivery to the storage heater . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a stapling unit includes an auxiliary device for attaching an anvil thereof adjustably relative to a stapler head of the stapling unit . the auxiliary device includes a rib - type projection for inserting into the stapler head of the unit , and a positioning pin for mounting to the anvil . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and apparatus serving either as a retrofit kit or new sign front for beverage vending machines to allow the display of product contained in the machine by means of significantly larger product identification indicia than the existing product identification indicia and the display windows are specifically correlated to selection mechanisms associated with the larger windows and may also include numbers , letters , symbols , connecting lines and / or colors . the existing selection operatives are deactivated and a vandal panel corner is optionally applied to the machine to eliminate product selection switches . a circuit board is added that enables increasing the number of product selections and it is adapted to be used with different manufacturer &# 39 ; s machines . reinforcement bar means is optionally provided for the signage panel . a holder may be provided for flavor label cards that is exclusively attached to the rear of the signage . alternatively , audio and / or visual effects are added to the machine . in a new vendor door the appearance of a center column machine may be established with the sign front and strengthening of the center column panel along with enhancing security of the machine . | 6Physics
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a cannabinoid troche including polyethylene glycol and oils of peppermint , ginger , citrus , mango , etc ., that is administered buccally and / or sublingually . this dosage form demonstrates an improved efficacy with reduced side effects when compared to formulations of cannabinoids in capsules , oral solutions , tinctures , sprays and edibles . the troches avoid harmful preservatives , heavy metals and stabilizers while addressing sub - therapeutic dosing and optimizing the synergistic qualities of the ratios of the individual cannabinoids , terpenes and flavonoids . the use of peppermint oil in the troche shows improved efficacy above and beyond that which is expected or seen without its use . the troches further allow for accurate and reproducible therapeutic effects with ease of dosage adjustments . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus for verifying operation and achieving gain stabilization in a helium - 3 proportional counter radiation detector utilized in nuclear logging operations . the detector includes a beta - minus particle source selected to provide a predetermined number of radiation counts for a specified time period to verify detector operation . the beta - minus source is further utilized to achieve detector gain stabilization by defining two energy windows on either side of the characteristic beta - minus energy peak . the difference in counts for the two energy windows is used to define an error signal which is applied to negative feedback loop in the detector electronics . the beta - minus source is preferably selected such that the type of source and activity is exempt from nuclear regulatory commission licensing and safety requirements . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a solid pharmaceutical composition comprising solid amorphous fulvestrant , said composition being formulated in combination with a solubilizing composition . the invention also relates to a method for preparing said composition and a kit including the composition . | 0Human Necessities
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setting up management and monitoring programs on one or more servers is simplified . when a pre - selected monitoring / management vendor is to be used , a general - purpose agent is installed after the vendor agent is installed and can determine the contents of the server , then manage additional setup for the vendor agent , such as configurations , best practices , and license management . when the user has not yet determined which vendor or vendors to utilize , a vendor - neutral agent will determine the contents of the server and can then choose between various vendor programs , utilizing weightings according to the strengths and weaknesses of each vendor , as well as user preferences , to determine the best vendor or vendors to select . any needed vendor agents are then downloaded by the vendor - neutral agent and installed . the vendor - neutral agent also includes the capabilities of the general - purpose agent and manages other setup needs , such as configurations , best practices , and license management . | 6Physics
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enhanced lubricating properties and good heat stability upon processing are imparted to thermoplastic materials such as polyvinyl chloride , polypropylene and acrylonitrile - butadiene - styrene resins by the incorporation therein of a polyglycerol ester of a c 8 to c 22 fatty acid . the ester is characterized by a degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 8 and a degree of acid substitution ranging from 1 to 10 . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a measuring cuvette , for the spectroscopic analysis of a gas sample in a ray path between a radiation source and a detector , preferably suitable for use in a gas - measuring device , has a vessel wall that at least partially encloses a sample space for receiving a process gas . at least one window element , through which electromagnetic radiation can be coupled into the sample space from the outside , is indirectly or directly connected with the vessel wall . an inlet as well as an outlet are included , through which the process gas can be introduced into the sample space and can be removed from the sample space . at least one fastening element makes possible both secure fastening of the window element on the vessel wall and separation of the window element from the vessel wall without destruction . | 6Physics
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a toy including a movable model , components for generating and alternating a magnetic field in response to a direct current , a permanent magnet disposed in the generated magnetic field , and a component for transmitting movement of the permanent magnet in the generated magnetic field to the movable model . | 0Human Necessities
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application of fluoroqinolone derivatives of general formula is taught , in which r 1 is alkyl , fluoroethyl , cyclopropyl or difluorophenyl , r 2 , r 3 and r 4 are identical or different and represent hydrogen atoms or methyl radicals , x is n or a group ═ cr 6 in which r 6 is a hydrogen or fluorine atom , or alternatively r 6 with r 1 and the atoms to which they are attached forms a six - membered heterocycle substituted with a methyl radical and containing an oxygen atom , and r 5 is a hydrogen atom , or represents an amino radical if r 6 is a fluorine atom , as well as of their salts , for obtaining a medicinal product intended for the preventive and / or curative treatment of pneumocystosis . ## str1 ## | 0Human Necessities
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the specification describes a fiber lightguide connector for interconnecting large arrays of lightwave fibers . linear arrays of lightwave fibers , for example those in so - called ribbon cables , are effectively interconnected using known v - groove connector assemblies . according to the invention two or more such v - groove connector assemblies are stacked to increase the fiber capacity of a connector assembly . attempts to stack known v - groove connector plates have encountered problems with aligning the v - groove arrays on opposite sides of the internal or intermediate plate of the stack . an alignment technique is described for assuring precise alignment between linear arrays of v - grooves on opposite sides of the interior plates of stacked linear array connectors . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to biocidal agents designed to protect industrial products against microbial , bacterial , fungal and algal infections . in particular , the present invention relates to co - crystals containing 3 - iodopropynyl butylcarbamate and to compositions containing said co - crystals which possess improved physical , chemical and workability properties compared with the use of ipbc . | 0Human Necessities
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a roller pad printer for printing on an associated object includes a frame , a flat cliché operably mounted to the frame for receiving and a resilient roller pad operably mount to the frame for rolling contact , at a first location and in a first direction along the cliché , to receive ink transferred from the cliché . the roller pad is adapted for rolling contact with the object , at a second location and in a second direction , to transfer the ink from the roller pad to the object . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a locally dimmed display has a spatial light modulator illuminated by a light source . the spatial light modulator is illuminated with a low resolution version of a desired image . the illumination may comprise a series of lighting elements that vary smoothly from one element to another at the spatial light modulator . | 6Physics
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an information processing apparatus having a storage unit configured to store a device driver and an operating system , and a deletion unit configured to delete the device driver , wherein the deletion unit issues a command before deleting the device driver to deactivate a software instance associated with a device corresponding to the device driver . | 6Physics
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a three - component , protective headgear or helmet is provided with a battery - powered led head lamp , which may be used by construction workers , search and rescue persons , cyclists , police , fireman , and the like . the battery may be replaceable or rechargeable and has long - term , uniform output characteristics driven by unique circuitry . | 0Human Necessities
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in a computed tomography apparatus and operating method , a radiation source and radiation detector are rotated around a system axis , and a patient support plate and diaphragm elements of a diaphragm associated with the x - ray source are also movable in the direction of the system axis . movement of the patient support plate and the diaphragm plates between respective end positions is coordinated during a dynamic computed tomography examination of a subject so as to reduce and homogenize the dose of x - ray radiation to which the subject is exposed during the examination . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for receiving and processing a broadcast signal in a mobile broadcasting terminal is provided . a preprocessor receives a broadcast signal , converts the broadcast signal into a baseband signal , and then performs ofdm demodulation , viterbi decoding , and convolutional deinterleaving thereon . a first reed - solomon decoder rs - decodes the signal output from the preprocessor , and outputs a transport stream packet . a checker checks cyclic redundancy check of the ts packet . a datagram extractor extracts a datagram having a good crc result . a datagram controller receives the datagram having a good crc result and outputs the received datagram to an application controller . the application controller decodes the broadcast data using the datagram received from the datagram controller and provides the decoded broadcast data to a user . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an agglutination immunoassay method and apparatus therefor in which there are conducted the steps of contacting , in a container , a test sample suspected of containing a desired analyte and a reagent comprising sensitized magnetic - material containing particles capable of reacting with and binding to a desired analyte ; precipitating the particles on the bottom of the container by the application of magnetic force ; allowing the container to stand at an inclination so as to cause the particles to flow along the bottom of the container to form a developed pattern of the particles ; obtaining a representative length of the developed pattern of the particles by an imaging device ; and detecting the presence or absence of an immune reaction from the representative length of the pattern of the particles which has flowed from the bottom of the container , thereby detecting the presence or absence of the desired analyte in the test sample . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an intermediate film 222 in a three - layered resist film 225 is formed by the chemical vapor deposition process at a temperature not higher than 300 ° c ., using si , where each of r 1 , r 2 , r 3 and r 4 independently represents a carbon - containing group or a hydrogen atom , excluding the case where all of r 1 to r 4 are hydrogen atoms . | 7Electricity
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toilet bar compositions are described that contain specific odor masking agent . the odor masking agent reduce malodor without the need for elevated amounts of masking fragrances that individuals may not prefer and who use the composition for personal cleansing or who are exposed to the composition . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a vehicle seat includes a seat part and a backrest . the backrest has a first axis of rotation and is rotatable about the first axis through at least 90 ° from a normal position into a loading position . the backrest has pivoting means and is transferable into an armrest position by the pivoting means . a predominant part of the backrest is mounted higher in the armrest position than in the loading position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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certain trans - 6 - pyrimidin - 5 - yl ]- ethyl ]- and ethenyl ] tetrahydro - 4 - hydroxypyran - 2 - ones and the corresponding dihydroxy ring - opened acids derived therefrom are potent inhibitors of the enzyme 3 - hydroxy - 3 - methylglutaryl - coenzyme a reductase and are useful as hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic agents . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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methods of fabricating leadless packages are described that provide good solder joint reliability . in most respects , the packages are fabricated in a manner similar to current lead frame based leadless packaging techniques . however , at some point in the process , the contacts are provided with undercut regions that are left exposed during solder plating so that the solder plating also covers the exposed side and undercut segments of the contacts . when the resultant devices are soldered to an appropriate substrate , each resulting solder joint includes a fillet that adheres very well to the undercut portion of contact . this provides a high quality solder joint that can be visually inspected from the side of the package . | 7Electricity
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a component having an airdome enclosure that protects the component from its external environment . an airdome enclosure according to the present techniques avoids the high costs of employing special materials and / or specialized process steps in the manufacture of a component . an electronic component according to the present techniques includes a set of substructures formed on a substrate and an airdome enclosure over the substructures that protects the substructures and that hinders the formation of parasitic capacitances among the substructures . | 7Electricity
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this invention provides a method for playing a game , the method comprising providing at least two options to a player for the player &# 39 ; s selection , the at least two options relate to at least two potential outcomes of an event ; obtaining a selection from the player ; issuing to the player a unique identifier , the identifier obtained from a set of identifiers representing possible values associated with the outcome of the event ; and comparing the outcome of the event with the player &# 39 ; s identifier to determine if the player is the winner . a system for playing a game , and a computer - readable medium having computer - readable signals stored thereon that define instructions that , as a result of being executed by a computer , instructs the computer to perform a method for playing a game are also disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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a method , system and medium for accepting geospatial data queries through an interface allowing dynamic predicates are disclosed . the geospatial data queries are translated into one or more intermediate formats , and then the intermediate format is provided to one or more geospatial data servers . each of the one or more geospatial data servers will receive the appropriate language and syntax for which it was designed . each of the one or more geospatial data servers will simultaneously process the request and , when processing is complete , render an appropriate result from that geospatial data server and application to an end user . | 6Physics
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an improved lightweight , flame resistant composite panel is disclosed which is readily shaped at room temperature without the necessity of machining . the composite panel comprises a foamed rigid thermoplastic core sandwiched between a pair of metallic layers . the thermoplastic core contains inorganic fillers in powder form to add further flame resistant characteristics to the composite panel . the metallic layers are bonded to the core by means of a thin layer of adhesive which exhibits good strength at elevated temperatures . | 4Fixed Constructions
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systems , methods and apparatus are provided for controlling an agricultural implement having a plurality of row units . in some embodiments , seeds are planted by rotating a seed disc in a first direction ; seeds are then unloaded from a seed disc into a seed pool by rotating the seed disc in a second direction . in some such embodiments an amount of rotation in the second rotation is selected to ensure that seeds are released into the seed pool and not released from the from the seed meter . | 0Human Necessities
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a micro - fabricated double condenser method and apparatus for the measurement of number - size distribution of airborne nanoparticles is provided . the invention is an instrument which can measure particle size under 100 nanometers in - situ . the present invention includes features such as a small nanoparticle airborne particulate analyzer , with a voltage - stable and feedback - controlled instrument package . the invention features also include a micro - fabricated nanoparticle charging and sorting device . the present invention provides a portable , lightweight , and efficacious particle - sizing instrument that is able to effectively count and size nanoparticles over a wide range of operating conditions . | 6Physics
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the power - supply unit , while directing externally supplied power to the control unit and the like , accumulates an amount of power that is required by the control unit to save data from the volatile memory to the non - volatile memory . when an external power supply has started , the control unit restores data of the non - volatile memory in the volatile memory ; and when the external power supply has stopped , the control unit saves data from the volatile memory to the non - volatile memory . | 6Physics
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a photographic processing apparatus having magnetic heads for reading magnetic record data stored in the magnetic recording tracks of a film and writing desired record data onto the same . the apparatus includes a hold - down mechanism for pressing the magnetic head against the film at an appropriate strength . | 6Physics
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various embodiments related to a card reader are described . according to an embodiment , the card reader comprises : a card reader body part ; a contact card recognition module included in the card reader body part ; a circuit board having a contactless card recognition module included in the card reader body part ; a card insertion hole which is formed in the card reader body part and allows a contact card and a contactless card to be inserted ; and a rotation guide part rotatably provided within the card insertion hole , wherein the rotation guide part may recognize the contact card in the contact card recognition module by passing the contact card through the card insertion hole according to a rotation , and may recognize the contactless card in the contactless card recognition module by limiting a movement according to a contact after inserting the contactless card into the card insertion hole . in addition , various other embodiments are possible . | 6Physics
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the endothelial integrity of microvessels is disturbed in malignant tumors . we invented a method wherein we used mri to define tumor microvascular permeabilities and correlated these permeabilities with histologic grade in tumors . using macromolecular mri contrast medium , we discovered tumor microvascular permeability values were significantly lower in benign tumors than in carcinomas . in addition , we found that the microvascular permeability values demonstrated a strong correlation with the histologic grade of carcinomas as determined by the scarff - bloom - richardson grading system . | 6Physics
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a process for forming oversized circular pipe has the steps of affixing an elliptically - shaped forming head onto a spiral pipe forming machine , driving a metal strip along the forming head such that the metal strip takes on a shape of the forming head , moving said metal strip out of the forming head into a spiral pattern such that edges of the metal strip engage with each other so as to form an elliptically - shaped spiral pipe , removing the spiral pipe from the forming machine , and forming the elliptically - shaped pipe into a circular shape . the circular pipe has a diameter of greater then forty - eight inches . the forming head has an adjustable diameter . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an improved method for synthesizing and purifying pgb x , a mixture of lymers of prostaglandin b 1 . pgb x activity is assayed by measuring the minimum amount of pgb x required to restore complete phosphorylation ability to isolated rat liver mitochondria , first aged and degraded to the point where they exhibit less than 5 % of the phosphorylating ability of normal mitochondria . a higher and more reproducible yield of pgb x of improved quality have been produced thereby . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a high sensitivity magnetic anomaly detector for geomagnetic exploration comprises a shorted coaxial transmission line having as central conductor an amorphous magnetic wire . a static magnetic field is applied along the transmission line . a transverse electromagnetic wave also propagates along the transmission line and excites a ferromagnetic resonance of the magnetic ions located within the depth of penetration of the circumferential microwave magnetic field into the magnetic wire . the microwave giant magnetoimpedance effect occurring in the magnetic wire changes the magnetic wire impedance as follows : the real part of the impedance peaks and the imaginary part passes through zero at a given frequency . this frequency depends on the saturation magnetization of the magnetic wire and the strength of the static magnetic field . a slight variation of the earth &# 39 ; s magnetic field changes this frequency , thus providing information about large metallic masses hidden under the earth &# 39 ; s surface or underwater . | 6Physics
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misalignment of the transmitter and receiver coils of an induction logging tool is determined by positioning the logging tool with a coil axially encompassing the transmitter coil and / or the receiver coil , and activating the transmitter at a plurality of rotational angles . it is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure . it is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims . 37 cfr 1 . 72 | 6Physics
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a vertical cmos semiconductor device and a method of making the device . a polysilicon gate post rises normal to a surface of a substrate . an annular transistor encircles the gate post . the transistor consists of a channel layer sandwiched between a pair of source / drain layers . each layer lies directly above the layer beneath , with the gate post projecting up through the layers . one or more additional transistors of the same or differing polarities may be stacked above the first transistor , the various transistors being suitably spaced apart from each other . electrical connections with the gate post and the various source / drain layers may be configured to provide a complementary inverter or some other circuit as desired . | 7Electricity
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apparatus for inserting elastic strips into elastic leg diapers wherein elastic strips are adhesively secured continuously along the crotch area and in relaxed condition along the waist areas including a mechanism for feeding a continuous strip of elastic at a constant rate , a mechanism for feeding a continuous sheet of diaper material at a constant rate , and an oscillating arm for guiding the sheet of diaper material and inducing periodic variations in the velocity or distance of the diaper material with respect to the elastic feeding mechanism , thereby alternately stretching and relaxing predetermined lengths of continuous elastic strips as they are adhesively secured to the diaper material . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for drilling offshore wells in deep water with greater safety and with fewer casing strings , maintaining a maximum diameter wellbore in the early stages of drilling to facilitate casing operations in and beyond deviated sections , and providing full well control while setting surface casing . this method utilizes a two - riser system for drilling in which the surface casing interval is run and set within a large diameter , light duty riser . thereafter , drilling proceeds with a heavy duty riser . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the present disclosure relates to a fuel injector for a diesel particulate filter , and more particularly , to a fuel injector for a diesel particulate filter which is capable of combusting and removing particulate matters included in the exhaust gas by injecting fuel into an exhaust gas discharge line . the present disclosure can prevent fuel from being frozen when fuel is intended to be injected into an exhaust gas line during the winter season or in a cold region , thereby allowing dpf regeneration to be smoothly carried out . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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improvements in a retractor for seat belt are disclosed . the improved retractor for seat belt comprises a particular and simple cam plate having three differently shaped guide surfaces for guiding a ratchet engageable with a ratchet wheel to prevent the webbing taking up rotation of a webbing take - up shaft . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an apparatus and method for igniting a sample in a calorimeter . a heating element is used to ignite a solid or liquid substance inside the calorimeter , and the burning substance is allowed to move into contact with a sample in a crucible to ignite the sample . | 6Physics
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an x - ray detector element suitable for use in computer tomography has a semi - insulating semiconductor body composed of a compound semiconductor , and is operated with a constant voltage source so that it functions as an x - ray - sensitive photoconductor . a measurement instrument is connected across the voltage source for detecting the photocurrent , which is indicative of the x - rays incident on the semiconductor body . | 6Physics
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an automated system displays enables a user to observe the activities in a system based on information in the display . from this display , the user can quickly identify the source of problems for the purpose of troubleshooting without the need to manually determine the source and nature of the problem . in this system , data about the system is gathered through a plurality of agents positioned throughout the network . this data is analyzed and a system monitor deployment configuration is developed . this monitor deployment information along with information about the various devices in the system and any relationships of devices in the system are imported to the display system . the display system then displays this information showing the present relationships of the devices in the system . | 7Electricity
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a method of determining the effect of formation porosity on formation resistivity and parameters derived from the formation resistivity is described , including the step of determining for a depth interval a heterogeneity measure ; and using a pre - defined relation to transform the heterogeneity measure into an algebraic term determining the effect of the formation porosity on the formation resistivity , based for example on archie &# 39 ; s law or similar relations . | 6Physics
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provided is a scroll compressor capable of ensuring reliability of a release valve device . the scroll compressor is provided with : an orbiting scroll having an orbiting scroll wrap ; a fixed roll having a fixed scroll wrap intermeshing with the orbiting scroll wrap ; a release hole formed in the fixed scroll ; a housing hole communicating with the release hole and having larger diameter than that of the release hole ; a valve seat member which is housed in the housing hole and has a valve seat surface ; a valve plate contacting with or separating from the valve seat surface by a pressure difference ; a spring for pressing the valve plate against the valve seat surface ; a stopper which is equipped with the spring and secures the valve seat member ; and a retainer for securing the stopper . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a call setup and restoration schema is disclosed for providing an improved priority - based call setup and restoration schema in an optical communications system , allowing higher priority connections access to bandwidth by user - definable parameters . the call setup and restoration schema includes allowing higher priority connections to claim the resources of lower priority connections , and restoring them when bandwidth is available , or bumping another , even lower priority , connections . this aids in providing access to bandwidth by high priority services and in preventing outages or connection delays for high priority connections . | 7Electricity
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a dot - type printer of the type using printing pins or wires is improved by employing a driving system which includes a variable - volume sealed container enclosing a pressure transmitting medium . electrodes are disposed in the medium and are closely spaced such that the application of a high voltage will cause arc discharge across the same . the discharge energy applied to the medium causes an expansion of the medium , which in turn causes an expansion of the sealed container . the printing pins or wires are abutted against a movable membrane or bellows portion of the container , so that container expansion effects linear movement of the pins or wires . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device comprising a storage element which is programmed with information by varying electrical properties irreversibly , a selection switch connected in series to the storage element , a protection element connected in parallel to the storage element to protect the storage element from irreversible variations of electrical properties when the storage element is unprogrammed , a first activation circuit which activates the selection switch , a second activation circuit which activates the protection element in complement with the first activation circuit in normal mode , and a test circuit which conducts a test on the storage element while the second activation circuit is activating the protection element together with the first activation circuit in test mode . | 6Physics
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a guide arrangement for minimizing incorrect emplacement of a tightening tool at a plastically deformable ear of a hose clamp which includes male guide profiles in the clamp adapted to cooperate with female guide profiles in the tightening tool to permit the installer to sense proper positioning of the tightening tool when the male guide profiles are in engagement with the female guide profiles in the tightening tool . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a device for raising and setting back the handlebar of a motorcycle . the device is comprised of two spaced mounting plates which are secured to the handlebar supporting means and which extend rearwardly therefrom to carry the handlebar . a dashboard extends across the space between the plates forwardly of the handlebar . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a machine for piercing sheets of material with an adjustable apparatus , acting as a stop to the moveable cutting die thereby varying the amount of the punch pattern cut into a sheet of material being punched . the moveable cutting die is designed with a cutting surface so that the adjustable apparatus can vary the amount and pattern of that die cut by the cutting surface into the sheet of material . a frame holds the adjustable apparatus , the moveable punch cutting die and a hole aligned to the moveable cutting die with the hole allowing motion of the moveable cutting die . a slot in the frame extending partially through the frame accepts and restrains the sheet of the material . a hand actuated assembly activates the moveable cutting die moving the cutting die to where it contacts and cuts the sheet of the material in the slot . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a device for reading sound waveform data has a waveform rom for storing waveform data represented as an amplitude in a time series . sound waveform data is repeatedly read from the waveform rom . the reading of a single waveform corresponds to a single period . a scale rom stores a plurality of frequency dividing ratios . a programmable counter divides a signal having a predetermined frequency in correspondence with a frequency dividing ratio output by the scale rom and outputing a clock pulse . a counter counts the clock pulses and indicates the addresses of the waveform rom . the scale rom changes the frequency dividing ratio data during an arbitrary divided period of intervals in the period for reading the waveform data . during the period for reading the waveform by the counters , the sound waveform readout has a single frequency and accordingly a single period . the waveform reading period is devided into m number of intervals . a particular kth divided period interval between 0 and m is adjusted to a longer or shorter interval than the remaining m - 1 period intervals to allow fine adjustment of an average period improving overall period resolution capabilities . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system including a combined plug and valve device that may be precisely delivered to and inserted into an uncontrolled undersea oil well . once positioned in the well , the device is operated in graduated fashion to anchor the plug to the well and gradually stanch the flow of oil from the well . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a process for selectively esterifying α - l - aspartyl - l - phenylalanine to the corresponding alkyl esters using a proteolytic enzyme with specific esterase activity is described . the process is carried out in an aqueous - alcohol medium in which the alcohol concentration is sufficient to reverse the esterase activity . the α - l - aspartyl - l - phenylalanine alkyl esters so produced are useful as artificial sweeteners . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention is a means and a method for speeding up the fabrication process , lowering the cost and improving yields . the present invention is a method for manufacturing memory cells in a diode memory array by utilizing selective epitaxial growth techniques to form high quality silicon for diodes and then lesser quality silicon to fill recesses and prepare the surface for subsequent planarization or etching steps . | 7Electricity
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there is disclosed an apparatus and process having positioning surface for a reusable storage film having information projected image - wise therein wherein the image - wise containing storage film is advanced by a transportation assembly through an information retrieval or interrogation assembly and thence introduced into a restoration collection chamber including a source of light at an energy level sufficient to remove residual image information thereby restoring the storage film to a condition of reuse . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a multi - layered biological in vitro tissue containing : dermis layer , containing a collagen biomatrix with fibroblasts embedded therein and epidermis layer , containing epithelial cells . it is provided that latently virally infected neuronal cells are integrated at least into the dermis layer . | 6Physics
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a secure system and method is presented for an individual to gather , organize , store , and share personal and asset information . the system is offered through software - as - service platform to professional service providers who provide the platform as a service for their clients as a complement to their traditional service offerings . the client uses the system as tool to provide information to his or her professional service provider . in addition , the client uses the system to gather , organize , store , and share personal information with others . this information can be shared at the time of the client &# 39 ; s choosing , or at the client &# 39 ; s death . the service provider assists the recipients in accessing the information by providing the verification point of a triggering event . | 6Physics
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some embodiments include apparatus and methods having a clock path with a combination of current - mode logic based and complementary metal - oxide semiconductor components . | 7Electricity
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dilute aqueous sizing compositions for glass fibers containing emulsified epoxy resin , lubricant and , as the sole organosilane coupling agent , 3 - chloropropyltrimethoxy silane give superior properties to glass fibers having as a size coating the in situ dried residue thereof for use as reinforcing elements in polymeric or resinous articles . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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