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exemplary apparatus for obtaining information for a structure can be provided . for example , the exemplary apparatus can include at least one first optical fiber arrangement which is configured to transceive at least one first electro - magnetic radiation , and can include at least one fiber . the exemplary apparatus can also include at least one second focusing arrangement in optical communication with the optical fiber arrangement . the second arrangement can be configured to focus and provide there through the first electro - magnetic radiation to generate the focused electro - magnetic radiation . further , the exemplary apparatus can include at least at least one dispersive third arrangement which can receive a particular radiation and / or the focused electro - magnetic radiation ), and forward a dispersed radiation thereof to at least one section of the structure . | 6Physics
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a composition and method which prevents or mitigates irritation on the skin of a subject by protecting against or relieving chafing , itching and moisture , and which provides a cooling sensation where applied . | 0Human Necessities
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a kit for dispensing a viscous fluid from a container comprising : a nozzle for coupling to an outlet of the container defining a nozzle opening for dispensing the viscous fluid from the container , the nozzle including applicator engaging structure ; and an applicator including a working area and nozzle engaging structure releasably engageable with the applicator engaging structure of the nozzle to releasably secure the applicator to the nozzle . the applicator further including a working area for spreading the viscous fluid dispensed by the nozzle . the kit also including another applicator and the nozzle may be selectively engageable with either of the two applicators . the applicators may be in the form of a spatula applicator and a brush applicator or may be in any other suitable form . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system for fetal position - independent , non - invasive fetal monitoring includes a plurality of disposable adhesive patches for placement on an expectant mother &# 39 ; s upper and lower abdomen . each of the patches includes one or more miniature electronic devices embedded within the adhesive patches to detect : heart sounds of a fetus within the mother , heart sounds of the mother , and signals indicative of uterine contractions of the mother . a processing hub having a receiver to receive signals from the plurality of patches , wherein the processing hub receives and processes primary signal from the primary patch and the secondary signals from the secondary patches to triangulate the location of the fetus , cancel noise in the primary signal and increase the amplitude of the primary signal for more reliable reporting . | 0Human Necessities
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a semiconductor integrated circuit device upon exiting from a low power mode , wakes up and re - initializes logic circuits so as to restore previous logic states of internal registers without disturbing input - output configuration control and data states present at the time the low power mode was entered . thus not distributing the operation of other devices connected to the semiconductor integrated circuit device previously in the low power mode . once all internal logic and registers of the semiconductor integrated circuit device have been re - initialized , a “ low power state wake - up and restore ” signal may issue . this signal indicates that the i / o configuration control and data states stored in the i / o keeper cell at the time the integrated circuit device entered into the low power mode have been reinstated and control may be returned to the logic circuits and / or internal registers of the semiconductor integrated circuit device . | 6Physics
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optically coherent , two - port , serially cascaded - form optical delay line circuits can realize arbitrary signal processing functions identical to those of fir digital filters with complex filter coefficients whilst maintaining a maximum optical transmission characteristic of 100 %. the invention provides an iterative process for transitioning in a step - wise manner a filter function of an optical delay line circuit filter from a start filter function to a target filter function . the invention also describes a dynamic gain equalizer incorporating an optical delay line circuit filter . | 6Physics
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peptides previously disclosed as useful for preventing hiv from binding to cell binding sites have now been shown to have thymoleptic qualities and to be useful for tretment of psoriasis in patients who lack antibodies against hiv . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a semiconductor device and an electronic apparatus incorporating the semiconductor device are disclosed . the semiconductor device includes a power circuit that further includes a power transistor for providing current to a load , a temperature detector for detecting the temperature of the power transistor , and a current detector for detecting the load current . if the detected temperature of the power transistor reaches a first predetermined temperature , and if the detected load current exceeds a first predetermined load current , a signal is output through an external terminal of the semiconductor device . | 7Electricity
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a computing device receives , from a portable device , an application that is executable on the portable device . the computing device determines whether the received application is a static application or an interpreted application . in response to determining that the received application is a static application , the computing device executes the received application using a hardware virtualizer . in response to determining that the received application is an interpreted application , the computing device executes the received application using a dynamic translator . | 6Physics
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a system for receiving signals is set forth . the system includes an open loop frequency offset updating system adapted to receive an input signal . the open loop frequency offset updating system updates a frequency offset recursively , using a real time update value for value γ . the system samples the signal and calculates an alternate quantity based on γ to determine a maximum value of the alternate quantity . | 7Electricity
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security films of the type used to make tamper - evident adhesive tape , also methods and apparatus for making the films . a polymer substrate film e . g . of hdpe , is plasma treated while passing over a roller . corona discharge is generated between a discharge electrode and the roller . the roller has a conductive external surface with a relief pattern or cut pattern constituting an array of indicia such as the word “ void ”. the roller surface may be a layer of conductive polymer , laser cut to make the pattern . no plasma forms on the outer surface in pattern regions where the roller surface is recessed , so a subsequently applied coloured polymeric ink layer adheres poorly in those regions . an adhesive layer and protective release layer are applied over the ink layer . | 6Physics
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according to one aspect of the present disclosure , a control - engaged electrode - driving method for droplet actuation is provided . the method includes , a first voltage is provided to a first electrode for licking off a droplet . a second voltage is naturally discharged to a third voltage for maintaining a droplet movement . a fourth voltage is provided to the first electrode for accelerating the droplet . naturally discharging from the second voltage to the third voltage and providing the fourth voltage to the first electrode are repeated . the first voltage is provided to a second electrode when a centroid of the droplet reaching a centroid of the first electrode . naturally discharging from the second voltage to the third voltage and providing the fourth voltage to the second electrode are repeated . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a computer - implemented system and method is for generating low - density parity check codes . one aspect of the invention includes a method for generating high rate ldpc codes that first constructs a matrix of size m × n having m rows of check nodes and n columns of bit nodes . the matrix meets the following requirements : the weight of the j − th column equals a j ; each row , r , has weight at most b r ; and the matrix h can be represented by a tanner graph that has a girth of at least g ≧ g . the method then iteratively adds an th column to matrix h , wherein the size of u 1 , is initially empty and is at most a n + 1 , and wherein u 1 , comprises a set of i check nodes such that i is greater than or equal to 0 and i is less than a n + 1 . the method then iteratively adds check nodes to u 1 . such that each check node does not violate predetermined girth and check - degree constraints . the matrix h is updated when a new column is added . the iterations are terminated if there are no new check nodes that do not violate the girth and check - degree constraints . the method can be modified to optimize various parameters , including the following cases : maximizing the rate for a fixed girth ; maximizing the girth for a fixed rate ; and maximizing the rate for a fixed girth and fixed length . | 7Electricity
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a linear actuator utilizing limit switches to implement reliable and effective travel limit functions . the actuator having a robust construction , lower part count , smaller dimension , and lower assembly cost . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system and method for maintaining an airflow path to a turbocharger system on a locomotive operating at high altitude and in a low ambient temperature environment , is provided and includes generating an ambient air stream flow into the turbocharger system to create a compressed air stream flow having a compressed air stream temperature , wherein the ambient air stream flow includes an ambient air stream flow temperature , processing the compressed air stream to create an intercooler air stream having an intercooler air stream temperature , wherein the compressed air stream temperature is greater than the intercooler air stream temperature , directing at least a portion of at least one of the compressed air stream and the intercooler air stream toward a controllable re - circulation device , wherein the controllable re - circulation device is communicated with at least one of the compressed air stream flow and the ambient air stream flow , operating the controllable re - circulation device to combine the at least a portion of at least one of the compressed air stream and the intercooler air stream with at least one of the compressed air stream flow and the ambient air stream flow to increase at least one of the compressed air stream temperature and the ambient air stream temperature to a predetermined level . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the system includes a garment having a series of electronic components affixed to a new or existing panel of said garment , which garment includes a flexible video display screen mounted on a portion of the garment outer surface and may contain a series of video cameras , communication systems , audio and video input and output devices , computer chips and transmission devices . a power generation system affixed to the garment or garment panel supplies the energy for its display . | 7Electricity
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the present invention generally relates to devices and methods for attaching cameras , such as the gopro ® camera , to a portable electronic device . in one aspect , the present invention is directed to a device for attaching a camera to a portable electronic device . the device comprises a camera mount , a proximal frame , and a distal frame . the camera mount comprises three prong - like protrusions having through - holes , and the camera mount is molded as a unitary piece with the proximal frame . | 7Electricity
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an integrated charge pump voltage converter has an oscillator for generating a switching frequency having at least one capacitance whose value governs the switching frequency generated . it also comprises a charge transfer capacitance . a switching stage controls the charging and discharging operations of the charge transfer capacitance on the basis of the switching frequency . in this arrangement , the charge transfer capacitance and the capacitance in the oscillator are of the same type . | 7Electricity
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a lift - fork type carriage means capable of lifting , carrying and emplacing filled gabion baskets into position in a revetment mattress lining a stream bed or other erosion prone area to control water erosion . the gabion basket handling device is characterized by a plurality of lift - fork tines adapted to engage the under - surface of a filled gabion basket , a plurality of hold - down arms rotatable into contact with the top and one side of the filled gabion basket by linkage means actuated upon application of lifting forces to the apparatus . the hold - down arm linkage is counterbalanced so that lifting forces applied to the apparatus when empty are insufficient to rotate the hold - down arms into a closed position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method is disclosed of constructing a composite material structure , comprised of an aerogel precursor foundation , which is then overlaid throughout its interior with an even and continuous thin layer film of doped thermoelectric semiconductor such that electrical current is transmitted as a quantum surface phenomena , while the cross - section for thermal conductivity is kept low , with the aerogel itself dissipating that thermal conductivity . in one preferred embodiment this is achieved using a modified successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction in the liquid phase . | 7Electricity
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the present invention has been conceived in view of the above described situation , and an object of the invention is to provide an information processing device , data transfer method and information storage medium that can commence data transfer to an i / o device immediately , and can stably exhibit data transfer performance . in an information processing device provided with hardware for sharing an address translation table , for translating logical addresses of a memory to physical addresses , between a main processor and a sub - processor , one of the sub - processors is caused to function as means for receiving a transfer request designating a logical address of the memory , means for translating the logical address that has been designated in the transfer request to a physical address using the shared address translation table , and means for executing transfer processing for data stored in the memory 14 according to the translated physical address . | 6Physics
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a bicycle chainring includes a plurality of teeth extending from a periphery of the chainring wherein roots of the plurality of teeth are disposed adjacent the periphery of the chainring . the plurality of teeth include a first group of teeth and a second group of teeth , each of the first group of teeth wider than each of the second group of teeth . at least some of the second group of teeth arranged alternatingly and adjacently between the first group of teeth , and at least some of the first and / or second group of teeth being asymmetric along the chainring circumference . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a device for maintaining a fishing rod in a preselected location , while permitting free pivotal movement of the rod , to a limited extent , in both horizontal and vertical planes . a further feature of the device resides in the fact that the rod can be instantly released from the holder merely by lifting it by the handle out of contact therewith . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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embodiments of the invention are concerned with a business card dispenser that presents a single card to the user , when the front of the dispenser is pushed . the dispenser can hold over one hundred cards , plus one protected display card to show the contents of the dispenser . this dispenser provides a large quantity of cards in a compact volume and eliminates “ dry finger ” syndrome that affects many other business card dispensers . this is accomplished by use of a plunger , which pushes through a slot a single card , partially exposing it outside of the dispenser . hence , allowing the user to grab the card with two fingers and pull it to retrieve the card . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an apparatus and method are described for actuating a minimally invasive medical device using fluid pressure . the invention involves a medical device that includes a fluid source , such as a compressible bladder that may apply positive fluid pressure into a sheath to controllably deploy an end - effector from a distal end of the sheath . in some embodiments , the fluid source may apply negative fluid pressure into the sheath to controllably retract the end - effector into the distal end of the sheath . typical end - effectors for use with the medical device of the invention include biopsy devices and retrieval devices , including basket - type retrieval devices and grasper retrieval devices . generally , the fluid that is used to actuate the device may be a liquid or a gas , including air . | 0Human Necessities
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exemplary embodiments generally relate to a method and device for assembling a plurality of different roof - covering membranes , herein known as fitments . the particular fitment is preferably designed for the particular roof on which it is to be used . the roof measurements may be provided to a factory which may create a unitary membrane from separate pieces which may be hot air bonded together . a single machine may be utilized to quickly , and repeatably assemble a plurality of different fitments . | 4Fixed Constructions
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proposed is a low loss fiber optic switch which allows exclusive two way communication of data between a number of terminals and various host computers . a rotary switch mechanism allows the terminals to be connected exclusively to the selected host computers . an optical coupling fluid sealed in the switch mechanism minimizes signal losses and promotes higher data transmission rates . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a high elongation , high strength pitch - type carbon fiber which has an improved handleability . the carbon fiber of this invention has a crystalline structure arranged in such a manner that the angle is 24 °- 38 °; the stack height is 19 - 35 å ; and , the interlayer spacing of the x - ray structural parameter is 3 . 45 - 3 . 50 å . the atomic ratio of oxygen to carbon on the surface of the fiber measured by x - ray photoelectron spectrometry is 0 . 1 - 0 . 35 . the total oxygen content in the fiber is 0 . 01 - 0 . 2 wt . %; and , the elongation is 1 . 0 % or more . the high elongation , high strength pitch - type carbon fiber prepared in accordance with the present invention can be used , for example , as a reinforcing fiber for light - weight structural material employed in the aerospace , automotive and architectural industries . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a tdma network for reader - transponder communications including a receiver having an antenna for receiving and transforming radiated energy to a first rf signal and a detector for demodulating and converting the first rf signal to a digital signal . a protocol logic device is provided for decoding the digital signal and for executing a protocol . the protocol comprises a plurality of randomly selected time slots to gain admission to the tdma network and a plurality of assigned time slots to transmit messages during the reader - transponder communications . in a transponder implementation , an oscillator is provided for converting protocol formatted digital signals from the logic device to a second rf signal . thereafter , the antenna transforms the second rf signal to radiated energy and transmits the radiated energy . in a preferred embodiment , the tdma network includes a transmit / receive switch for directing the first and second rf signals along the receive and transmit paths , respectively . a digital memory which communicates with the protocol logic device is provided for storing data unique to a transponder . the protocol also includes a reader control message time slot for interrogating the transponder and an acknowledgment time slot for indicating the reception of a message . | 7Electricity
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n - heterocyclic functionalized polymers and methods of use in fuel cells . phenoxy - substituted polyphosphazenes and phosphazene trimers functionalized with azoles can provide polymer electrolyte membranes with high thermal stability coupled with a large number of proton binding sites per monomer unit . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention provides a method for operating a network system and a network system operated correspondingly for improving network resource reservations and allocations . information included in signaling messages of a given protocol , like the resource reservation protocol , which do not provide information about the actual communications status in the network . according to the invention , information concerning the communications / service quality of the network are collected from all over the network . in particular , such information is collected from all network domains and their routers , respectively . the collected information is communicated in the network by extending the signaling messages obtained on the basis of the given protocol . utilizing the collected information , service quality negotiations between a server and its client are improved . this improvement can be achieved for network systems comprising a network domain serving a single client , and multicasting networks . furthermore , the present invention provides a solution for pre - reservation of network resources which avoids an unnecessary reservation of network resources and a waste of network resources for subsequent resource allocations . | 7Electricity
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an airstream solid sorting technology easily and efficiently sorts electric wire and other slender objects from other unslender objects in crushed bulk wastes . a mixture of slender and unslender objects is supplied into an airstream sorting vessel , in which a turbulent stream of gas supplied from below through a meshed screen tilted in its bottom agitates the mixture . slender objects stalling and falling longitudinally in the direction in which gravity works pass through the meshed screen , thus falling into a slender objects collecting vessel placed below the meshed screen . unslender objects sliding down along the tilted meshed screen are thus separated . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a clamp mechanism for clamping the edge of a printed circuit board between the side walls of a slot in a wall of an enclosure for housing the board in parallel spaced relationship with other boards . the mechanism comprises an elongated element of resilient material having corrugations whose crests are at regularly spaced positions along its length . an actuator coupled with the elongated element for relative longitudinal motion therewith is provided with riser elements spaced like the corrugations and positioned so as to move on such relative motion into engagement with the crests to effect the required clamping action . the riser elements are in the form of rollers to minimize functional resistance to operation . a spigot arrangement on a lever 75 for operates the mechanism which provides positive locking of the board when clamped . | 7Electricity
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novel compounds which , when used as a components of liquid crystal compositions , have good compatibility with other components and also have large values of dielectric anisotropy and optical anisotropy , and liquid crystal compositions containing the same are provided , which compounds are 4 &# 39 ;- cyano - 3 &# 39 ;- halogenophenyl 4 - benzoate expressed by the formula ## str1 ## wherein r represents an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms or -- m -- o -- p -- ch 3 wherein m and p each represent an integer of 0 to 8 and m + p ≦ 8 , and x represents a halogen atom . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a plug - in module for mounting on a mounting device is provided , the plug - in module including a housing with a rear mounting face and plug regions on the front face . at least one additional plug region is formed between the front face and the rear mounting face on the housing . | 7Electricity
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a plurality of corona - treated polymeric films , and metal foils or sheets , are alternately arranged and laminated together to form a laminate suitable for e . g . insulating panels . construction of this absolute or near - absolute barrier can be simultaneous or sequential . the metal foils may be of the same type , or may differ . aluminum and steel are preferred metal foils . at sufficient thicknesses , the sheet can be stamped or shaped . both outermost surfaces of the laminate can comprise polymeric film , or both surfaces can comprise metal foils . alternatively , one outer surface can be a polymeric film and the other outer surface can be a metal foil . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a filtration system for removing fine solids from a liquid suspension comprising a vessel for containing the liquid suspension , one or more permeable , membranes within the vessel , means for providing a pressure differential across walls of the membranes such that some of the liquid suspension passes through the walls of the membranes to be drawn off as permeate and means for withdrawing the permeate from the membranes . a screen is positioned in a flow path of the liquid suspension through to the membrane walls . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an implantable lead is provided with at least one extendable member to position therapy delivery elements , which may be electrodes or drug delivery ports , after the lead has been inserted into the body . the lead may formed as a resilient element which is contained in a retainer tube that may be removed to permit the lead to deploy . alternatively , a non - resilient lead may be provided with a slotted retainer tube . a series of mechanical linkages for expanding and retracting the lead within the human body may be actuated with various mechanisms . a control system may be provided for closed - loop feedback control of the position of the extendable members . the invention also includes a method for expanding an implantable lead in situ . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus for investigating various parameters of biofluids , such as blood , particularly protein and cellular concentrations and cellular volume utilises the application of at least two a . c . frequencies , preferably simultaneously , in the range 0 . 1 to 60 mhz to a sample of the fluid and receiving and resolving the frequencies after passage through the fluid . the received frequencies are processed to derive corresponding d . c . voltage amplitudes which are mathematically processed to provide a numeric output correlating with a parameter under investigation , a new parameter named instant sedimentation rate is disclosed . | 6Physics
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a measurement device and a system for measuring and presenting data which relates to human health are especially applicable for e . g . monitoring and care of diabetes disease . the purpose is to present clearly and in motivating manner a blood glucose concentration on a displ ay device . in a preferred embodiment , the measurement and monitoring device further includes elements for performing an action in order to present the measured blood glucose concentration result to the user , wherein the action includes coupling of a character expression with a color , a sound and a numerical value . | 6Physics
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a zero result detector for detecting a zero result in the sum of a first operand a , a second operand b and a carry bit cin operates by calculating } and }+ 1 and then comparing one of these with b }; cin = 1 , }+ 1 ) in dependence upon cin . if the comparison shows equality , then the zero detect result z is true . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a process for preparing a stable emulsion / dispersion of an oil and an aqueous phase , wherein a β - glucans rich substrate , derived from oat or barley grain , is the active emulsifying component . | 0Human Necessities
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a non - invasive system for accurately determining the counter emf or speed voltages in an electric motor during motor operation . the system includes a mechanism for determining the phase angle of the stator current within the dq frame of reference and a mechanism for transforming feedback voltages into a new frame of reference defined by this phase angle . the speed voltage values thereby detected are free from stator resistance effects and represent parameters of improved accuracy which can be used in motor control functions . | 7Electricity
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after making measurements of a key , the measurements are converted into a compact format which can be read back at a later date or at a different location by apparatus capable of accurately reproducing the original key . the data may be stored on , for example , a sticker , paper strip , or magnetic swipe card . when the duplicate key is required , the data are read from the storage medium and transmitted to a suitable key duplication device to produce a reproduction key . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a bag defining an interior space and an opening . the bag includes a closing member which is connected to the body . the closing member is movable between a first position , which allows access to the interior space of the body through the opening , and a second position which prevents access to the interior space of the body through the opening . the bag includes a handle and a lockable member connected to the body . the handle includes at least one removable end . the lockable member is adapted to secure and lock the closing member and the removable end of the handle to the body when the closing member is moved to the second position to protect the bag and the items contained in the bag from being taken . | 0Human Necessities
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method and apparatus for encoding and manipulating digital signals are provided . the method , and associated apparatus , includes sampling the signal waveform to obtain a series of discrete samples and constructing therefrom a series of frames ; multiplying each frame with a windowing function ; applying a fast fourier transform to each frame producing a frequency - domain waveform ; convoluting the resultant frequency domain data with a variable kernel function ; locating local maxima and surrounding minima in the magnitude spectrum of each convolved frame , each local maxima and associated minima defining a plurality of regions corresponding to a frequency component of the signal ; and analyzing each of the regions in the frequency domain representation by summing the complex frequency components of bins falling within the defined regions into a single vector . the variable kernel function may be varied with frequency to achieve a differing tradeoff between frequency and temporal resolution across the range of the signal . | 6Physics
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a device for preventing unwanted electromagnetic inquiry of an electronic card storing information thereon by the transmission of a rogue interrogating signal from an rfid skimmer proximate the electronic card . the device comprises a first and a second conductive material layer each operating to detune an antenna associated with the electronic card or to detune front end resonant circuits associated with the electronic card , and one or more third material layers having a greater thickness than the first and second layers and disposed between the first and second layers , the one or more third material layers providing electromagnetic shielding against radio frequency signals emitted from the electronic card . | 6Physics
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a segmented roller clutch cage is comprised of loose jointed modules that combine good clutch race conformance with easy assembly , as well as allowing for selective module disassembly axial parting motion . each of a plurality of separately molded elements is joined to the next with identical male and female fasteners that fit together with a simple straight line push , along the cage axis . a slide and rail combination on one end of each module fits into matching grooves on the other end of each module . the grooves are created by undercut , radially opposed beam pairs , the radially outboard one of which is more flexible . a barb on the slide - rail unit is designed to snap or latch past the flexible beam . the slide and rail fit into the grooves with enough clearance to give freely expanding and contracting joints , so that between race conformance is very good . the joints may even be disassembled with a compound radial bending and axial parting motion . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a hypodermic syringe of the automatic , or self - aspirating , type for use in combination with cartridge ampoules closed at one end by a diaphragm pierceable by a double - ended hypodermic needle and closed at the other end by a slidable piston consists of a syringe holder adapted to generate aspirating conditions within the cartridge ampoule by the slight backward displacement of the slidable piston by means of a double plunger , one slidable within , and biased against , the other , the inner plunger being positively interengaged with the slidable piston of the cartridge ampoule , and axial movement of the outer plunger being positively restricted by means for locking the other plunger with a collet in the end of the syringe holder . | 0Human Necessities
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a substrate treating method for cleaning a substrate by supplying a cleaning solution thereto . the method comprises the steps of supplying the cleaning solution having ozone dissolved therein to the substrate , and irradiating the cleaning solution with ultraviolet light . by irradiating the cleaning solution having ozone dissolved therein with ultraviolet light , oxygen radicals are generated easily to increase the activity of the cleaning solution . thus , a significantly improved cleaning capability is achieved even with low concentration ozone water . this method is applicable also to a piecemeal treatment for cleaning large substrates . since the cleaning solution supplied to the substrate contains ozone in a low concentration , a filter and piping materials for supplying the cleaning solution need not have strong ozone resistance . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for enabling audio comments to be used when writing and executing code , during design time and run time . a code writer is hereby enabled to simultaneously write code and compose voice comments . these comments , divided into help comments , test items and variable comments , are subsequently recorded , stored , analyzed , prescribed and displayed using text to speech and voice recognition software . it is therefore possible to define test cases , execute vocal follow up on changes , and listen to comments and variables values , while running a program | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus are described for adaptively removing interference from a signal . a received signal is amplified linearly along a first signal path to provide a first signal and amplified nonlinearly along a second signal path to provide a second signal . the received signal propagates through the first and second signal paths at substantially the same time . the first and second amplified signals are mixed in proportion according to determined first and second weights , respectively , to provide an output signal having interference removed . the output signal is filtered to produce a first filtered signal corresponding to a ripple envelope of the output signal and filtered substantially simultaneously to produce a second filtered signal corresponding to an average peak detected value of the output signal . the first and second filtered signals are compared to produce an error signal . the first and second weights are determined according to the error signal . | 7Electricity
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a candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed . a method for manufacturing a candle having an embedded item can include providing a first set of items of a first value and a second set of items of a second value different from the first value , combining the two sets to create a third set , and distributing the items of the third set among a set of candles , one item per candle , where the presence , nature , or value of the item within the candle is obscured . the method can further include selling the candles for a first price , wherein , the presence of the embedded item , the nature of the embedded item , the value of the embedded item , or the value of the embedded item relative to the first price is not known to the purchaser . the embedded item can comprise an object redeemable for a prize . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an electric cable joint comprises at least one inner component heat - shrunk onto a cable or on to at least one part of a cable and at least one outer component of resilient material which is an interference fit with the inner component . the heat - shrink component takes up considerable variation in the size of the underlying cable so that a range of cable sizes can be accommodated by a much smaller number of inner component sizes than in a purely &# 34 ; slip - on &# 34 ; range . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an amplifier circuit for a cable access television line amplifier has a circuit input and a circuit output and includes a first cascode amplifier having a first input and a first output , and a second cascode amplifier having a second input and a second output where the second cascode amplifier is coupled in a push - pull arrangement with the first cascode amplifier . the amplifier circuit further includes input circuitry for coupling the circuit input to the first and second inputs and output circuitry for coupling the first and second outputs to the circuit output . the first cascode amplifier includes a first field effect transistor coupled to the first input ; the second cascode amplifier includes a second field effect transistor coupled to the second input ; the first cascode amplifier further includes a third field effect transistor coupled to the first output ; and the second cascode amplifier further includes a fourth field effect transistor coupled to the second output . an alternative amplifier circuit for a cable access television line amplifier has a circuit input and a circuit output and includes a first transimpedance amplifier having a first input and a first output , and a second transimpedance amplifier having a second input and a second output where the second transimpedance amplifier being coupled in a push - pull arrangement with the first transimpedance amplifier . | 7Electricity
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a sql visualizer including means for transforming a textual sql statement into a graphical diagram which represents the textual sql statement . | 6Physics
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a system for educational assessment without testing is provided that includes one or more client systems that are connected to a network allowing students or school officials to communicate with an education framework that performs and manages educational assessment . the one or more client systems issue a message to the education framework requesting a task to be performed . the educational assessment is administered independent of one or more educators so as to avoid interruption of instruction time . a server system receives the message and the education framework proceeds to process the contents of the message . the education framework includes a plurality of programming modules being executed on the server system that provides to educators specific information used for the educational assessment based on the contents of the message . the programming modules assist in calculating and determining one or more parameters for the educational assessment of the students as well as providing specific reports to educators as to the progress of the students . | 6Physics
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a method and circuit for monitoring phase voltages of a polyphase tachometer generator to detect a phase failure , where the tachometer generator is associated with a rotor position transmitter . the phase voltages are added up by a summing stage to form an auxiliary voltage . the auxiliary voltage is sampled at every commutation instant determined by a rotor position signal generated by the rotor position transmitter during a predetermined measuring time . this sampled voltage value is compared with a predetermined voltage value range . an indication of a tachometer fault is displayed as soon as a sampled voltage value is outside the predetermined voltage value range . by this method and circuit , a fault which occurs between two commutation instants can be detected at the next commutation instant . | 6Physics
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a digital electronic timepiece has numeric display means for selectively displaying the time and a number representing the day of the week . in one position of a display selection switch , the display means displays hours and minutes . in another position of the display selection switch , the date and a number representing the day of the week are displayed by the same display elements as those displaying time . display indicators controlled by the display selection switch indicate what is displayed by the display means . | 6Physics
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techniques and tools are described for providing navigation assistance when there are multiple turns in succession in a short period of time or distance . in one embodiment , the route information can be reviewed to determine multiple turns in sequence that are less than a predetermined distance apart . these so - called “ tight turns ” can be handled differently than other turns by announcing the tight turns in a single combination instruction . additional lane guidance can also be provided . in another embodiment , an audio feedback can be used to indicate that a user completed a successful turn . such audio feedback can be in combination with the identified tight turns or independently for other turns or events . the audio feedback can also be an indication for the user to tap the display , wherein the tapping results in an immediate indication of the next turn . | 6Physics
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feeder systems are mechanical systems that feed individual sheets of paper to other mechanical devices . feeder systems need to be able to handle a variety of types of paper with different weights and finishes . glossy paper has proven difficult to feed because of anti - offset agents used in the printing process . the agents contaminate the rollers in the feeder system causing misfeeds and jams . the present invention is a cleaning apparatus that can be used in conjunction with the feeder system to keep the feeder system free from malfunctions during the processing of glossy paper . the cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head mounted on a supporting arm . various types of abrasive cleaning heads can be employed in the cleaning apparatus such as metal blades , meshes and brushes . the cleaning heads keep the rollers operational while minimizing deterioration of the roller . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the bisphosphonates of formula r . sub . 2 -- x --. sub . m1 -- cr . sub . 3 r . sub . 4 -- ch . sub . 2 -- cm 2 ] 2 bicyclic bisphosphonates , and cyclic bisphosphonates are useful as anti - arthritic agents and do not have the side effects of anti - arthritic agents which are prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a preferably non - electric , non - mechanically actuated toothbrush is provided having a generally u - shaped appearance with a rotary brush located , during use , on each side of a tooth to be cleaned . the brushes are configured to rotate about an axis which is parallel to the long axis of the tooth to be cleaned , and essentially perpendicular to the buccal and lingual gum line , of the user . the brushes are preferably held in contact with the teeth and gum tissue by a resilient section of the toothbrush . in this fashion , a pushing and pulling motion during brushing results in a rotational motion of the brushes . an improved method for cleansing teeth , cleaning the opening to the gingival crevice area , and stimulation of the gingival tissue is provided . | 0Human Necessities
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a structural arrangement which is particularly useful in connection with solar greenhouses is provided . therein is provided a structural member in the form of a hollow bar of elongated form provided with longitudinally extending and parallel track channels having relatively narrow longitudinally extended slot mouths . a shade with a bulbous periphery is engaged in each of the track channels and a guide member is provided which changes the direction of movement of the shade as it exits from the ends of the corresponding track channels . the guide includes tubular extensions which extend into the track channels . the guide furthermore includes arcuate guide channels which are funnel shaped and operate in extension of the tubular extensions . a member operates in conjunction with the tubular extensions to a wall of the afore - mentioned bars for the mounting of the guide . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an optical selector for an asynchronous transfer mode optical network , the said selector being capable of selecting atm cells of bits having a frequency of arrival f less than or equal to a predetermined frequency , the said optical selector comprising : an input having a first device capable of blocking the entry of bits ; an output having a second device capable of permitting the outflow of bits ; an atm cell recognition unit constructed in such a way that it recognizes the headers of atm cells and connected to the said input and to the said output for the transit of bits from the said input to the said output ; and an optical decision unit connected operationally to the said first device , to the said second device and the said atm cell recognition unit . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus is provided for facilitating quick and accurate placement of a pole in a post hole for building pole buildings and for holding the post in such position during backfilling , tamping and / or concrete placement in the post hole . a post clamping device holds the post during a time when other adjusting aspects of the present invention can be used to move a post up or down , from side to side in at least two directions , tipping in any direction and rotation about a vertical axis of the post . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in color image communication between different kinds of apparatuses , an output image which accurately reproduces a transmitted original image is obtained by individually providing color correction units in apparatuses at the transmitting side and the receiving side and by obtaining color correction parameters in accordance with a predetermined or standard color image . | 7Electricity
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a switching - type charging circuit is described wherein the power factor of the circuit has been optimized . the switching - type charging circuit utilizes a dual loop feedback system to control the input and output current of the circuit . the dual feedback loop system utilizes a sinusoidal voltage reference in conjunction with a pulse width modulation circuit to force the input impedance of the circuit to appear substantially purely resistive . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a tool and method for plugging a service connection to a gas main in preparation for removal of the service tee removes the perforator , mills the hole in the main to provide a smooth seat for a sealing plug , and inserts a gas - tight sealing plug into the hole . the tool of the invention is operable through a narrow &# 34 ; keyhole &# 34 ; excavation , which decreases the risk to service personnel and significantly reduces costs of repairing the excavation . in the preferred embodiment the tool is loaded with a milling bit and a sealing plug before attachment to the service tee . the tool head is engaged to the service tee in a gas - tight fit to prevent the escape of gas during the procedure , and an adapter plate is pivoted between three working positions to perform the three steps of the service connection plugging method . in the preferred embodiment a pneumatic gear motor drives a hexagonal driver bit actuated by a linear actuator located in the shaft of the tool , the driving bit providing the required mechanical interface with each of the accessories involved in each step of the procedure . a separate pneumatic motor pivots the adapter plate between working positions , and specialized adapter is provided at each working position of the adapter plate allowing the same actuators to be used for the perforator removal , milling and plugging operations . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of manufacturing a master - slice integrated circuit device , implemented based on a total circuit diagram , including one or more logic blocks , each including a plurality of basic logic blocks such as flip - flops , nand gates , and the like . the total circuit diagram is reformed by deleting unused basic logic blocks in each of the logic blocks whose output terminals are not used , by deleting unused wirings and other unused basic logic blocks whose output terminals are not connected to any basic logic blocks as a result of the deletion of the basic logic blocks , and by sequentially deleting unused basic logic blocks and unused wirings in the same manner , so as to retain only those basic logic blocks actually used as effective basic logic blocks . the circuit patterns of the master slice integrated circuit device are produced by using the total circuit diagram thus reformed . | 7Electricity
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a building is rapidly and inexpensively dismantled by dropping a heavy inverted u - shaped tool on a building or other structure from an elevation thereabove as from the upper outer end of a boom on a crane , the tool is initially suspended from a cable leading back to a winch capable of dropping the tool in a free fall . a secondary cable is attached to one of the arms of the inverted u - shaped tool inwardly from its lower end , the secondary cable leading to a secondary winch of a type capable of exerting great pulling power on the tool once it is engaged in the building or structure being dismantled . | 4Fixed Constructions
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group firing system for firework unit , wherein it has 1 – 2 paper fuse tubes , which are assembled with other shot tubes . while both ends of the paper fuse tubes have male socket and female socket , so each firework unit could be connected to a firework group through soft fuse hose which contains a fuse inside . there are two firing systems , i . e . series connection and parallel connection . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a security system and method efficiently monitors and secures a computer to defend against malicious intrusions , and includes an in - band software monitor disposed within a kernel in communication with an operating system of the computer . the monitor intercepts system calls made from an msr , to execute monitoring operations , and subsequently returns execution to the os . an out - of - band hypervisor communicably coupled to the os , has read shadow means for trapping read requests to the msr , and write mask means for trapping write requests to the msr . the hypervisor includes means for responding to the trapped read and write requests so that presence of the monitor is obscured . | 6Physics
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a system for tracking items using passive rfid tags utilizes separate data and power frequencies . within an area in which the items are located , one or more data readers are provided but many more separate power modules are distributed through the space , for powering up the tags . with the power nodes distributed , the tags are powered from a relatively short distance , enabling the tags to transmit through a greater distance . one or more of the readers can include a power - node control which sends an rf signal to control on / off status of specific power nodes within the area , so that power nodes can be activated zone by zone , to thereby permit the reader to determine location by zone of products as their rfid tags are read . | 7Electricity
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embodiments of n - well or p - well strap structures are disclosed with lower space requirements achieved by forming the strap on both sides of one or more floating polysilicon gate fingers . | 7Electricity
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in a fishing boat , a built - in tank which serves the combined function of a livewell for holding fish that are caught and a bait well for receiving a minnow bucket . an electric pump powered by the battery of the boat pumps water from the lake into the tank in a manner to aerate the water and circulate it in the tank . a drain tube drains off water from the tank and prevents overflow . one half of the tank serves as a bait well in which a minnow bucket may be suspended . the other half of the tank is a livewell which receives newly caught fish . the livewell and bait well have separate hinged lids . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system for diagnosing at least one component requiring maintenance in an appliance and / or installation , having a ) a device , designed for data and / or message interchange with regard to states of one or more components with an analysis unit , b ) a device , designed to receive historic data from the one or more components with regard to their life in collective form , c ) a device , designed for data and / or message interchange with a learning machine unit that is designed to deliver a predictive model for identifying at least one component requiring maintenance to the device , d ) an evaluation device that is designed to use the data and / or messages coming from the analysis unit , e ) a device , designed for data and / or message interchange with a monitoring device that is designed to take the one or more identified components requiring maintenance , which can prompt a visual and / or audible display is provided . | 6Physics
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a technique is provided for delivering plant supportive materials to plants . the technique utilizes encapsulation of a plant growth facilitator , such as a plant nutrient , water or pesticide , in small structures that may be taken in through the stomata of plants . this enables a more efficient treatment , watering and / or feeding of plants by foliar application . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus for forming a beam in a base station is provided and includes a plurality of channel cards for processing and outputting signals to be transmitted to each channel ; a signal synthesizer / distributor for synthesizing the signals from the channel cards and compensating phases of the signals ; a channel controller for controlling beams of the signals from the signal synthesizer / distributor according to a demand of a mobile communication terminal and outputting the controlled beam signals ; a middle frequency generating block for receiving the signals from the channel controller and synthesizing the signals in each frequency to generate middle frequency signals ; a transmitter for converting the middle frequency signals received from the middle frequency generating block into signals in a transmitting band ; an rfb for amplifying the signals from the transmitter into signals in an output band and controlling phases of transmitting and receiving signals ; and an antenna connection block for switching the signals to corresponding antennas of the rfb so that beams can be generated . | 7Electricity
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method and apparatus for projecting infrared or near infrared or low intensity visible light from a pen , pointer or other guiding object in the form of a coded pattern image , detectable by a camera and recognition system but invisible , or hardly visible to the user and audience , thus controlling and interacting with a computer during a presentation , computer supported work and / or other interactive use of a computer , including pointing , selecting , drawing and writing , both distantly and closely to the front or rear projection screen or possible other type of display screen , without any distracting visual patterns or spots , while the possible visual feedback to the user and audience can be generated by the computer and display system onto the display screen in a controlled and context - sensitive way . the projected complex images from the positioning device when operating remotely and when operating closely to the screen , are created by optical alignment of one or several diffractive optical elements , collimating lens and / or mirrors , and one or more light sources . the light sources can preferably be laser diodes or light emitting diodes . in a preferred embodiment , the light sources are emitting visible , infrared or near - infrared light . | 6Physics
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a laurel oak tree named “ qhmtf ” having a compact habit with dense canopy , vigorous growth rate , shiny rich dark green foliage in summer , and semi - evergreen holding leaves until late spring and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings . | 0Human Necessities
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methods and structures for providing single - color or multi - color photo - detectors leveraging plasmon resonance for performance benefits . in one example , a radiation detector includes a semiconductor absorber layer having a first electrical conductivity type and an energy bandgap responsive to radiation in a first spectral region , a semiconductor collector layer coupled to the absorber layer and having a second electrical conductivity type , and a plasmonic resonator coupled to the collector layer and having a periodic structure including a plurality of features arranged in a regularly repeating pattern . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides a wireless radio frequency communications interface between peripherals and the host personal computer or workstation . in one embodiment , the present invention provides a wireless electronic mouse which uses an rf transmitter to transmit information unidirectionally to a receiver which is coupled to a host computer . this arrangement eliminates the need for a cable connection between the mouse and the receiver , while at the same time permitting continuous communication therebetween . the present invention also provides a method and apparatus to allow the receiver to differentiate between multiple rf wireless mice operating within the same transmission zone by a combination of providing a unique identification code to each transmitting mouse and allowing the user to choose from a plurality of transmission channels . the receiver then automatically switches to the channel selected by the user . the present invention can further receive transmissions from either one or two peripheral devices . in one device mode , the receiver filters out stray frequencies from other rf peripherals . in two device mode , the receiver has the ability to receive information from two rf peripherals , while filtering out other stray rf peripherals operating in the same transmission zone . this allows a user to use the same receiver for one peripheral , such as a mouse , for detailed work and another peripheral for other types of special applications , such as a pointing device for software presentations . the present invention further provides for a power consumption minimization method in the wireless peripheral . | 6Physics
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a self - service change redemption machine has a coin hopper area for receiving batches of mixed coinage and a powered mechanism for transporting them to an intake opening into the machine for sorting , counting and directing coins into a plurality of coin receptacles . the transport mechanism has a pivotable cover for preventing access to a portion of the feed path leading into the machine and , if the cover is lifted , the powered mechanism will be stopped . the mechanism is designed to prevent jamming of the coins in the hopper area or along the feed path . | 6Physics
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a method and system for providing different images representing plural depths of field of an electronic device . the vision system has a beamsplitter for receiving an image of the device illuminated by the at least one light source , the beamsplitter providing one of the plurality of images of the device based in a wavelength of the light source ; an aperture having a plurality of effective diameters based on the wavelength of light from the at least one light source , the aperture determining a depth of field of the image of the device ; and an optical element for receiving the image of the device , the optical element magnifying the image by a predetermined magnification factor to produce a magnified image having the determined depth of field . | 6Physics
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a precision endodontic syringe is provided of leak - proof construction which is adapted for precise injection of a paste root canal sealer into the apical part of root canal of a tooth as in root canal work . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a pneumatic dispenser for dispensing viscous material , for example , mastic caulk , from a container is described . the dispenser comprises a fluid supply arrangement for accepting a dispensing nozzle of the container and providing a flow of pressurized fluid to the dispensing nozzle to enable the material to be dispensed as a spray . a moveable member can be used to control the flow of pressurized fluid , for example a member disposed on a cap for closing a container containing compartment of the dispenser and / or a moveable member disposed around the dispensing nozzle . the arrangement of the fluid supply arrangement allows for convenient control of the pressurized fluid flow for spraying the material . also disclosed is a dispenser with a readily exchangeable pressure application interface for applying a dispensing pressure to the container , enabling the dispenser to be used with both cartridge and foil pack containers . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a four - stroke piston engine in which air is drawn into a cylinder while rotary motion about the cylinder axis is imparted to the air . fuel may be blown / injected into the air during its rotation in the cylinder while the fuel supply is located on the axis of the cylinder and supplies at least one jet of fuel initially directed radially outwardly and which jet of fuel in cooperation with the rotating air forms at least one helical stream of mixture within the cylinder , preferably during the compression stroke , which is transformed into a coherent mixture zone enclosed by a ring of air upon completion of compression . the piston may have a recess so that when the piston approaches top dead center an enriched zone is formed in the lower region of the compression space which can be ignited by electrodes disposed in said lower region of the compression space . the stratified charge in the cylinder of the stratified - charge engine comprises a mixture zone of comparatively small volume and a mixture zone of comparatively large volume which may have different fuel concentrations plus a thermally insulating zone of air . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed herein are cerebrospinal diffusion phantoms which include a housing having a shape and size configured for insertion into a magnetic resonance coil in one or more preselected poses . a scaffold support structure is mounted on an interior of said housing and a plurality of elongated diffusion mimicking members supported on the support array . the elongated diffusion mimicking members are affixed to the scaffold support structure such that elongated diffusion mimicking members extend in directions needed to substantially emulate a 3 dimensional arrangement of cerebrospinal diffusion fiber tracts in a living organism ; as well as modules for elimination of resolution based - bias , angular accuracy evaluation , diffusion rate calibration , and quality assurance image referencing . each elongated diffusion mimicking member includes an aqueous component which can undergo diffusion along the elongated diffusion mimicking member . the phantom includes a cerebrospinal tissue mimic matrix material contained in the housing enveloping the array of elongated diffusion mimicking members . the housing is made of a material whose magnetic susceptibility substantially matches that of the cerebrospinal mimic matrix material . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a data broadcast content preview system for easily and promptly reproducing , for a preview purpose , an accumulation content by linking from a data broadcast content . the system includes a transmitting apparatus and a receiving apparatus . the transmitting apparatus transmits the accumulation content to the receiving apparatus where it is accumulated in a recording medium . the transmission is done without assembling the accumulation content into a transport stream . next , the transmitting apparatus transmits to the receiving apparatus the broadcast content after assembling into ts . with reference to link information shown by the received data broadcast information , the receiving apparatus specifies the linked destination in the recording medium at which the accumulation content is recorded , and reproduces the accumulation content . | 7Electricity
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paste - consistency photopolymer is imaged onto printed wiring boards by coating the board overall and positioning the photographic film over the board in register and off - contact . a resilient blade is pressed against the phototool at one end of the board and drawn across the surface , thus forcing the photographic film into intimate contact with the photopolymer and purging all air therebetween . mounted on the resilient blade aft of leading edge is a shuttered tubular lamp which hardens the photopolymer where the photographic film is clear , so that in a single pass the photographic film is sequentially mated and photopolymer exposed , to produce line widths unmatched by competing dry film systems and at speeds of 0 . 5 feet per second . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a hand - held apparatus is provided to allow a user to easily apply the necessary force required to install or remove caps into or from a vial or test tube . the device includes a handle member that is ergonomically shaped to provide a user with maximum comfort and control of a cap while applying pressure to insert caps . the device also includes a coupling portion configured to selectively engage a cap and efficiently disengage a cap . through this configuration , a user generated force is transferred from the handle member through the coupling portion , and to the cap , thereby causing the cap into an opening of the vial for locking the cap into a sealed and closed position with the vial . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a power efficient multiplexer . in accordance with a first embodiment , a power efficient multiplexer comprises a transmission gate structure for selectively passing one of a plurality of input signals and a stacked inverter circuit for inverting the one of a plurality of input signals . both the stacked inverter and the transmission gate provide beneficial reductions in static power consumption in comparison to conventional multiplexer designs . | 7Electricity
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a tool holder containing at least one service tool for servicing a power - operated device . the tool holder is permanently attached to a retractable pull cord incorporated into a manual starter of a power - operated device . the service tool or tools are pivotally mounted on the tool holder , allowing the service tool or tools to be folded out for servicing the power operated device and subsequently folded in and stowed compactly within the main body of the tool holder . the tool holder may include a mechanism for reducing the recoil of the manual starter . a cord locking means secures the retractable pull cord of the manual starter in a retracted state . the cord locking means affords a range of mobility to the tool holder , permitting the tool holder and service tools thereon to be easily used to service a power - operated device . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a novel flexure provides an improved disk drive suspension , the flexure having a different thickness of insulative film between its metal layer and respective ones of its read and write conductor circuits to vary the circuit impedances accordingly to different and optimum values for each type of circuit . | 6Physics
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a backlight device includes a plurality of fluorescent lamps each having a tube and lamp electrodes formed at opposing ends of the tube arranged parallel with each other along a first direction , a lower lamp fixing assembly of a first height having a first plurality of grooves disposed along a second direction for holding the ends of the plurality of fluorescent lamps , and an upper lamp fixing assembly of a second height , the upper lamp fixing assembly having a second plurality of grooves , a first end portion have a first width facing the lower lamp fixing assembly , and a second end portion having a second width smaller than the first width , wherein portions of the ends of each of the tubes are exposed at an exterior of the lower and upper lamp fixing assemblies . | 6Physics
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an accurate and high - speed measurement of the vehicle wheel alignment is achieved by an optoelectronic , non - contact measurement system . this system includes photoelectric sensors for detecting the distance between a reference vertical plane and a tire side surface of each wheel , and a stepping motor for adjusting the position of the sensors to follow - up the displacement of the wheel in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle . operation of the stepping motor is controlled by a microcomputer on the basis of the updated distance data delivered from the sensor inputs . the microcomputer processes the input data to compute a toe - in or a camber of the wheel for the analog or digital display . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to thiazolidinedione derivatives of omega - 3 fatty acids as insulin sensitizers , and their use in treating type2 diabetes , obesity , hypertriglyceridemia , cardiovascular diseases , metabolic diseases , inflammation , renal anemia , and / or alzheimer &# 39 ; s disease : and for modulating activity of peroxisome proliferator - activated receptors . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to compositions and methods for removing an epidermal portion of the skin of a patient by microdermabrasion with a crystalline emulsion . the crystalline emulsion includes a mixture of coated crystals and a carrier . the coated crystals are formed by combining magnesium oxide , aluminum oxide or a combination of the two with methicone , adding a catalyst , such as ammonia , and mixing , then baking the resulting slurry mixture until the mixture is dry . the coated crystals are able to stay in the emulsion in a carrier . | 0Human Necessities
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an air blowing system is disclosed having top and bottom air blowers that each includes a blower base and a blower housing tiltable relative thereto , and a coupling for enabling pivotable affixation of the top blower base to the bottom air blower , the air blowing system has at least first and second operational modes , whereby in the first operational mode the coupling does not affix the top blower base to the bottom air blower and the bottom and top air blowers are relatively independent , and in the second operational mode the coupling pivotably affixes the top blower base to the bottom air blower . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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