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a stent - valve device includes a non - collapsible valve component and a stent component having a first ring connected to a second ring . the first ring has a characteristic first diameter and a valve support for supporting the valve component . the second ring is contractible and expandable between a second diameter less than a third diameter . the second diameter is less than the first diameter and the third diameter is greater than the first diameter . the first ring preferably includes a plurality of elements that extend downward to feet that project radially inward . the valve component rests on the feet for support . a seal is preferably disposed about the first ring . the valve component may be mechanical valve prosthesis , a bio - prosthesis or a polymer - based prosthesis . in another aspect of the invention , a deployment catheter is provided for effectively deploying the stent - valve device described herein . | 0Human Necessities
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an exemplary embodiment includes a valve cover for automotive engines with convenient holes for adjusting the valves without removing the valve cover from the engine . rubber plugs close the holes in the valve cover . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a drain loaded 1t1r resistive memory device and 1t1r resistive memory array are provided . the resistive memory array comprises an array of drain loaded 1t1r resistive memory device structures . word lines are connected across transistor gates , while a resistive elements are connected between transistor gates and bit lines . the resistive element comprises a material with a resistance that is changed electrically , for example using a sequence of electric pulses . the resistive element may comprise pcmo . | 7Electricity
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a polishing article includes a polishing layer having a polishing surface and a solid light - transmissive window in the polishing layer , the window having a first non - linear edge that extends along a first axis parallel to the polishing surface , the first non - linear edge including a plurality of projections and a plurality of recesses extending parallel to the polishing surface and disposed in an alternating pattern along the first axis . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a combination holster for weapons having a front stock and a butt - stock , comprising a front stock holster having interior and exterior portions , the interior portion mimicking the contour of the front stock , and a butt - stock retraction element connected to the user and to the butt stock . the retention element may be a cord connected to a vest . the weapon is secured in a first position in which the front stock holster grips the front - stock , and the retraction element retains the butt - stock near the user . the weapon may be unsecured by removing the front stock from its holster and applying a drawing force to the retention element to pull the butt - stock away from the user . to return the weapon to a secure position , the user returns the front stock its holster and permits the butt - stock retention element retain the butt - stock near the user . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention is a fibrin sealant and a method for producing a fibrin sealant from fish blood . whole blood is drawn from the donor fish and centifuged to separate blood cells from plasma . prothrombin and fibrinogen are extracted from this plasma , and the prothrombin is activated to thrombin . the fibrinogen and thrombin components are then combined as needed to form the fibrin sealant . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a class - g amplifier comprises first , second and third terminals connected to a load , first supply voltage and second supply voltage , respectively , where v 2 & gt ; v 1 . first and second transistors are series - connected between the first and third terminals with the collector of t 1 coupled via first diode to the second terminal . a third emitter follower transistor has a b / e junction coupled between a signal input terminal and base of t 1 . a first current source couples the third terminal and third transistor . a driver circuit includes a first current path between the third terminal and emitter of t 3 comprising , in series , a second current source , a fourth transistor and second diode . a second current path between a junction point and common point comprises , in series , third and fourth diodes and a third current source . base of fourth transistor is connected to junction and its collector is connected to third current source via fifth diode . a low input voltage cuts off second transistior so first transistor connected to second terminal . above a given voltage , driver circuit turns second transistor on so first transistor connected to third terminal . the output thereby attains a voltage equal to second supply voltage minus one b / e voltage . | 7Electricity
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a thin - film microcircuit comprising fabricating a substrate of high - purity , densely packed alumina ceramic with a fine grain size , and metallization deposited thereon and applying a vacuum anneal to the metallization . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus and method of determining a signal code . the method comprising steps of acquiring and correlating a signal with a first code sequence . in response to the correlation of the signal with a first code sequence a timing lock is achieved . also in response to the signal correlation , an acknowledgement from a receiver of the signal to a transmitter of the signal is sent where upon the receiver and transmitter change to a second code sequence . | 7Electricity
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a pump for use with a dispensing unit of a liquid hot melt adhesive system , dispensing units including the pump , and a method of operating a pump for pumping a liquid like liquid hot melt adhesive . the pump has a piston movable within a pumping chamber for transferring liquid from an inlet to an outlet . a valve body , which is resiliently biased relative to the piston , is moved out of contact with the inlet when the piston moves in a first direction and into contact with the inlet when the piston moves in a second direction . when the piston is moved in the first direction , the resilient biasing actively lifts the valve body out of contact with the inlet for overcoming any attractive adhesive force acting between the valve body and inlet . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to a bone graft material and a scaffold for tissue engineering applications , which have an osteogenesis - promoting peptide immobilized on the surface . more particularly , the invention relates to a bone graft material and a scaffold for tissue engineering applications , which have a cell adhesion - inducing peptide and / or tissue growth factor - derived peptide immobilized on the surface . by the osteogenesis - promoting peptide immobilized on the surface , the inventive bone graft material and scaffold for tissue engineering applications can promote the transition , proliferation and differentiation of cells associated with regeneration , and eventually maximize the regeneration of tissue . moreover , the peptide immobilized on the surface has low molecular weight , indicating a reduced risk of immune responses upon its application in the body , and can be present in a stable form within the body , thus showing lasting effects . accordingly , the peptide makes it expedient to perform surgical operations for the regeneration of periodontal tissue , alveolar bone and other bone tissues , and will show high therapeutic effect . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention provides a module for a computer interface including a transducer wherein the transducer receives a measurement value and makes this measurement value available for monitoring an individual &# 39 ; s health by means of the computer interface , for example , for monitoring an individual &# 39 ; s blood glucose level , wherein the measurement value is obtained by means of a sensor . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for assembling heat exchanger elements includes a pallet comprising a frame and a plurality of blocks slidably aligned on each side of the frame with opposed pairs of blocks slotted to receive pairs of plates dropped into the pallet . lead screws driven by servomotors and engaging the blocks position the blocks at the loading station and control the block spacing to allow plate insertion or to allow insertion of fin elements between the plates . to quickly move the pallet into the station auxiliary lead screws connected to the main screws engage the blocks of the pallet outside the loading station to assert positive controlled advancement force on the pallet . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a combination of modular floor covering and border strip materials which operate in cooperative relation to greatly reduce or eliminate the necessity and expense of trimming waste material from the floor covering being installed . a system for installation of floor covering elements is also provided . | 0Human Necessities
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a system and method for separating ions in an ion mixture , such as a plasma in space . the ion mixture enters an electrostatic analyzer , whose ion path has at least two sections . a first section applies a dc voltage to the ions , and a next section applies an rf frequency voltage to the ions . appropriate dc and rf voltages are applied , such that at least a portion of the lower mass ions are absorbed into the rf section of the analyzer . the heaver ions are transmitted out of the ion path and are readily available for further analysis . | 7Electricity
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a nasal mask of the type for delivering gas for example to ease or assist the breathing process includes a shell and a cushion connected with the shell . the shell has a side wall and a retaining ring disposed inside the side wall . the side wall and the retaining ring define a gap extending around the shell . the cushion has a side wall with an outer peripheral edge portion including a tongue extending around the cushion . the tongue of the cushion is received in the gap in the shell to secure the cushion to the shell . various straps assemblies and forehead adjusters for nasal masks are also shown . | 0Human Necessities
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in an internal combustion engine a fuel - air mixture having compression temperatures and pressures sufficiently low as not to support auto ignition , ignition is achieved by injecting igniting active radicals into the air - fuel mixture . in one embodiment the active radicals are provided by withdrawing a portion of the mixture , treating it to produce active radicals in the portion and returning the portion to the mixture . treatment of the portion typically includes simultaneously injecting , mixing , and compression of a predetermined amount of pilot fuel within the portion . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a conjugated enzyme electrode comprising diaphorase and an amino - acid dehydrogenase immobilized on a conductive support by a polyfunctional aldehyde is disclosed , by which amino acids can be rapidly determined with high sensitivity . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a band with end sections and an integral pocket assembly can be used as a concealed carry apparatus . the end sections fasten the band around the body or a body extremity . an elastic strap keeps the band snug . slip resistant material placed in opposition of the pocket assembly keeps the band from slipping . | 0Human Necessities
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a syringe kit for mixing two medicinal fluids includes first and second barrels adapted to contain medicinal fluids therein . the first barrel includes a connecting tube portion at a tip portion thereof having a male screw on an outer periphery , and an inner tapered surface on an inner periphery . the second barrel includes a nozzle portion at a tip portion thereof having a screw tube portion with a female screw on an inner periphery thereof freely engageable with the male screw , and an outer tapered surface fitting to the inner tapered surface on the inner periphery . at least a surface of the male screw and the outer periphery of the connecting tube portion of the first barrel , or a surface of the female screw and the inner periphery of the screw tube portion of the second barrel are roughened to a surface roughness in a range between ra1 . 0 and ra2 . 0 . | 0Human Necessities
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the disclosure relates to the use of electromagnetic field energy in methods and apparatus for treatment of plant products . the energy can be in the form of pulsed emf or continuous emf waves . the methods and apparatus are applicable , for example , in a variety of plant products including the treating of corn , soybeans , peas , wheat , wheat flour , and durum pasta and in a variety of industrial processes including wet and dry milling and refining operations . the methods and apparatus in particular embodiments relate to the drying of corn with potential for high energy efficiency while achieving advantageous , high quality dried corn , with a low to very low level of cracks . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus are disclosed for scanning documents using a contact image scanner . the imaging apparatus comprises a light source for illuminating the document , a plurality of pixel sensors for generating a signal in response to light incident thereon , a lens for focusing light from the light source reflected from the document onto the plurality of pixel sensors , a color matrix filter disposed between the pixel sensors and the light reflected from the document , and a circuit for processing the signal from the plurality of pixel sensors to generate the digital image of the document . the method comprises the steps of providing a plurality of pixel sensors for generating a signal in response to light incident thereon , projecting light from a light source onto the document in a sequential fashion along the length dimension thereof , reflecting the light projected onto the document onto the plurality of pixel sensors , filtering the light from the light source with a color matrix filter , and processing the signal from the plurality of pixel sensors to generate the digital image of the document . | 7Electricity
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an interaction / input device for use in systems utilizing infrared video - based trackers is provided . the interaction / input device is employed by placing markers , e . g ., small retroreflective disks , in a predetermined configuration on a planar surface to simulate physical buttons . once in view of the infrared tracker , the system will recognize the predetermined configuration as the input device which can then be physically manipulated by the user . the user will put their fingers on one of these markers or disks , and in turn , the infrared video - based tracker will recognize this action and process it accordingly . optionally , an augmented reality system employing the input device of the present invention can also augment simulated menus in the user &# 39 ; s view , via a head - mounted display , giving the user the necessary feedback for interaction . by exploiting conventional tracking technology , the interaction / input device can be implemented with minimal additional hardware and minimal additional processing required by the system . | 7Electricity
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a device for locking a power tool to a battery pack has at least one movable locking bar mountable on the power tool and upon locking engaging a detent recess of the battery pack , and at least one unlocking device for manually disengaging the locking bar from the detent recess , wherein the unlocking device is mountable on the battery pack . | 7Electricity
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a prefilled syringe composed of a barrel having a luer tip at one end and an open proximal end , the barrel having at least a three layer structure of an innermost layer , an outermost layer , both made of a polyolefin resin , and an intermediate layer made of a resin with a barrier property and sandwiched by the innermost layer and the outermost layer . the barrel is produced through the sequential steps of : injecting a specific amount of a polyolefin resin inside a cavity ; injecting a specific amount of a resin excelling in barrier property ; injecting a specific amount of the polyolefin resin again ; and separating the luer tip surface and an injection unit by pushing off a valve pin provided inside a valve gate or an inner nozzle of the injection unit , which injects the resin excelling in barrier property , toward the direction of the luer tip surface as desired . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a process and an apparatus are provided for conducting decontaminating efficiently polluted soil in plural areas . the process comprises steps of decomposing a decomposition - object collected from a first area , interrupting the decomposing step , transporting the decomposition - object remaining to be decomposed after the interrupting step to a second area , and decomposing the transported decomposition - object together with a decomposition - object collected from the second area , wherein the first decomposition - object collected from the first area and the second decomposition - object collected from the second area are the same substance . the apparatus for decomposing a decomposition - object comprises a receiving means for receiving an undecomposed decomposition - object transported from a first area to a second area , and a decomposing means for decomposing , in the second area , the transported decomposition - object together with a decomposition - object collected from the second area , wherein the transported decomposition - object and the decomposition - object collected from the second area are the same substance . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an improved fluent product dispensing apparatus is disclosed and includes a temperature indicator so that the user may view the temperature of the fluent product components prior to and during dispensing . the apparatus includes one or more supply containers of a reactive component , a dispenser and a conduit for conveying the reactive components to the dispenser . one or more of the supply containers has a temperature indicator mounted to its exterior that is viewable through a package , or carton , that encloses the supply containers . this indicator displays the temperature of the contents of the supply container so that a user can ensure proper dispensing of the reactive components . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of printing feeds a receiver through a print head area using a pair of feed rollers comprising a pinch roller and a capstan roller . a preselected tension is maintained on the receiver that is supplied to the feed rollers by controlling a rotation speed of a supply roll that provides the receiver to the feed rollers . the receiver is printed and reverse fed in an opposite direction while controlling the tension of the receiver in response to a tension of the receiver that exists between the feed rollers and the print head area during the step of reverse feeding . maintaining the tension includes providing a motor having a torque limiter . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a messaging device is disclosed . the device is connected to a telephone line and communicates with other devices identical to itself via a communications link established over existing phone lines , power lines or via wireless communications mechanisms . the messaging device records caller id data upon detection of an incoming telephone call and prompts the user to enter additional data regarding the caller in assembling a message data packet including predefined messages . the message data packet is then transmitted to an identical messaging device wherein the caller id data , caller name , caller &# 39 ; s company , and predefined messages are presented to the intended recipient of the message contained in the message data packet . additional features include handwritten or typed detailed messages contained in said message data packet and security for preventing unauthorized viewing of message data . the messaging device is optionally integrated into the design of a telephone . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for a promotional printer for use within a cashless enabled gaming machine or vending machine are disclosed . a promotional printer includes a coupon database describing a stack of coupons that are specified using a template based couponing printer language . a coupon is selected for creation and issued to a user or player based on a matrix of event - based triggers involving factors or parameters known to the promotional printer directly or supplied by a master promotional controller . triggers may include the time of day , the date or amount of a cash - out voucher to be issued to the user or player , the duration of play on a gaming machine , a player classification , the amount of money or credits added to a game , or a random frequency of coupon issuance having satisfied any or all of the aforementioned factors . the promotional printer may further include the ability to store all of the coupons , trigger conditions , and related information resident in the promotional printer in a non - volatile fashion thus enabling a host system to download a promotional environment into the promotional printer which will run promotional campaigns on behalf of the hosting system . | 6Physics
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a device for performing a precision movement comprising a plate composed of piezoelectric material and comprising electrodes which are provided at mutually opposite and preferably parallel planes , are connectable to a controlled voltage source having electrical voltage and in this case bring about a change in the form and / or mass of the plate is characterized in that at least one of the electrodes is designed in an elastic fashion to form a base module . | 7Electricity
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gas turbine engine systems involving hydrostatic face seals with integrated back - up seals are provided . in this regard , a representative seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes : a stator assembly and a rotor assembly configured to operatively engage each other to form a first seal and a second seal ; the first seal being provided by a hydrostatic seal having a seal face and a seal runner ; and the second seal being provided by a back - up seal such that responsive to a failure of the first seal , the back - up seal maintains at least a portion of a pressure differential established by the first seal prior to the failure . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in a method of fabricating a trench isolation structure of a semiconductor device , excellent gap filling properties are attained , without the generation of defects . in one aspect , the method comprises : loading a substrate with a trench formed therein into a high - density plasma chemical vapor deposition apparatus ; primarily heating the substrate ; applying a first bias power to the apparatus so as to form an hdp oxide liner on side wall and bottom surfaces of the trench , a gap remaining in the trench following formation of the hdp oxide liner ; removing the application of the first bias power and secondarily heating the substrate ; applying a second bias power at a power level that is greater than that of the first bias power to the substrate so as to form an hdp oxide film to fill the gap in the trench ; and unloading the substrate from the apparatus . | 7Electricity
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there is provided a baby wipes warmer comprising a housing which defines an upper housing wall . it also comprises a liquid tank assembly that has an upper tank surface defining at least one vapor aperture therethrough . the tank assembly is disposed within the housing in a manner as to form an inside compartment between the upper housing wall and the upper tank surface . the warmer further comprises a heating element which is disposed within the housing to provide heat to the tank assembly . in this regard , a portion of liquid within the tank assembly transitions into vapors when heated by the heating element and flow to the inside compartment through the vapor aperture . by providing the vapors , the moisture and coloration of the baby wipes supported therein can be maintained while warming them . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and device for storing and sorting laundry is disclosed comprising one or more elevated laundry bins each with a top end opening and a normally - closed drop bottom . the bins are elevated above a laundry work area so that laundry contained within each bin is released to the laundry work area upon opening the drop bottom . one or more laundry bins can be combined adjacent to each other to form a multiple bin unit which sorts laundry by receiving laundry within the separate laundry bins . the method includes storing the laundry until the volume of a bin is filled whereupon it is released to a laundry machine having a load volume equal to the bin volume . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an exercise apparatus includes left and right rigid connector links having first portions rotatably connected to respective cranks , second portions constrained to move in reciprocating fashion , and third portions connected to respective foot supports . intermediate links are also interconnected between respective cranks and respective foot supports . the resulting assembly links rotation of the cranks to movement of the foot supports through generally elliptical stepping paths . the connection points may be moved relative to one another and / or a supporting frame to adjust the size , shape , and / or orientation of the paths . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus and method for monitoring reduced fluid flow through a filter . a filter , more particularly a fluid flow filter or an air filter when contaminated can suffer from a reduced fluid flow , which will often deform to match the fluid flow or more particularly in the case of an air filter — the air flow . | 6Physics
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the apparatus disclosed and claimed herein comprises an outdoor lighting fixture having a post extending down into the ground , with a short length of the post extending up above the ground . a lighting fixture , which receives a lamp , is disposed on the upper rim of the ground post . an upper post or lens diffuser is in turn disposed on the fixture , and an outer post housing is disposed over or about the ground post , the fixture , and the upper post or lens diffuser . a lens is appropriately secured to the upper post and lens diffuser and to the outer post housing . if desired , the ground post may be disposed on the surface of the ground or on a hard surface , such as a deck , or the like . moreover , a weed guard and stabilizer cylindrical element may be disposed about the housing and on the ground to help prevent inadvertent damage from lawn care equipment , inadvertent bumping , and the like . the fixture , of course , may use a compact fluorescent lamp , an incandescent lamp , or any other desired light emitting element . different types of lens diffuser configurations may also be included for the appropriate direction of light from the lamp element . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention relates to a corrosion inhibiting composition for use in commercial , institutional , and industrial water systems . the compositions comprise a mixture of a fatty acid ester , and a polyalkylene glycol , preferably polyethylene glycol . these compositions are useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metals such as steel , copper , and brass , which are exposed to water . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a keeper for coiled items such as electrical cord , garden hose or the like , having a first smaller loop to receive a single strand to secure the keeper thereto and a second larger loop to extend around all of the coiled strands to keep them together when the electrical cord , garden hose or the like is rolled up into a coil . the keeper comprises a single flexible strap having cooperative loops and hooks on opposite sides throughout to form the second larger loop and a slot near one end to receive the opposite end through to form the first smaller loop . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a design pattern correcting method of correcting a design pattern in relation to a minute step of the design pattern , is disclosed , which comprises extracting at least one of two edges extended from a vertex of the design pattern , measuring a length of the extracted edge , determining whether or not the length of the measured edge is shorter than a predetermined value , extracting two vertexes connected to the extracted edge if it is determined that the length of the extracted edge is shorter than the predetermined value , and reshaping the design pattern to match positions of the two extracted vertexes with each other . | 6Physics
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an automotive electrical system including a wiring harness incorporates a dedicated test line passing through critical connectors and components for allowing detection and isolation of improperly connected connectors . the dedicated test line can feed through expansion connectors , termination connectors , and junction blocks . connector fault detection and isolation can be performed as a test after final assembly and during vehicle servicing . a large number of expensive and inconvenient vehicle quits and tow - in &# 39 ; s are avoided that would otherwise occur . | 6Physics
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night vision devices utilize image intensifier tubes to see in low light conditions . a man - portable tester allows an operator to check for defects and determine the image resolution of the image intensifier tube quickly and easily without a power source or a darkened room . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a method for producing patient cancerous disease modifying antibodies using a novel paradigm of screening . by segregating the anti - cancer antibodies using cancer cell cytotoxicity as an end point , the process makes possible the production of anti - cancer antibodies for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes . the antibodies can be used in aid of staging and diagnosis of a cancer , and can be used to treat primary tumors and tumor metastases . the anti - cancer antibodies can be conjugated to toxins , enzymes , radioactive compounds , and hematogenous cells . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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this invention is directed to a particulate deicing composition comprising a particulate deicer salt such as sodium chloride ; and a particulate plant material having a particle size of from about 2000μ or less and a moisture content of from about 12 percent or less . the particulate deicer salt and the particulate plant material are in relative amounts so that the particulate plant material is effective for inhibiting the corrosivity of the deicer salt on ferrous metal . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a stove comprises a fire - box , and an ash - chamber separated by a grate . air intake means is provided beneath the ash - chamber . air supply means connected to the air intake means extends vertically past the ash - chamber and the fire - box to an upper region of the fire - box . air delivery means provides communication between the air supply means and the fire - box . in use fuel burning inside the fire - box causes external air to be drawn into the air intake means , through the air supply means and through the air delivery means to a region above fuel in the fire - box . external air is pre - heated by passing underneath the ash - chamber and past the ash - chamber and the fire - box during its passage into the fire - box . turbulence caused by an interaction between pre - heated air entering the fire - box and heated air already present causes smoky combusted air to be pushed away from a dose at the front of the fire - box . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention relates generally to wheel alignment devices , and specifically to such a device in which accurate toe can be established even if the angular relationship of the device to a reference line , such as the horizontal , changes during the toeing procedure . | 6Physics
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an interface for expanding a signal starting from a first sensing signal and a second sensing signal , wherein a receiving intensity measuring element generates an intensity signal ; and a selector is controlled to select each time the first sensing signal , the second sensing signal , or a combined signal deriving from a weighted combination of these signals . the selector uses a plurality of thresholds variable as a function of the intensity signal . | 7Electricity
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apparatus for extraction of oils or fats from oil containing seeds by initially reducing the material size by means of crushing rollers , thereafter heating the material , pressing same in a rotopress having a pressing chamber with decreasing cross section in the direction of the outlet and by finally subjecting the material to a solvent extraction . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a sheet combining device includes at least one former , at least one longitudinal cutter , and at least two partial web guide routes . a respective partial sheet of partial cut webs can be conveyed on each of the at least two partial web guide routes . these sheets can be combined to form a principal sheet at an exit of the sheet combining device . a stapler is provided on one of the at least two partial web guide routes and is used to staple the partial sheet which is conveyed on that guide route . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed are methods of selectively analyzing a nucleic acid in a sample . the methods allow for selective identification of a target sequence in a population of nucleic acids . for example , the methods allow for confirmation of the identity of a nucleic acid tentatively identified in a quantitative expression analysis assay . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system for generating a local autonomous response to a condition of an electric grid by electric vehicle charging stations , comprising : a first electricity meter for reading current , frequency , or voltage from a first electricity supply line to one electric vehicle charging station ; a second electricity meter for reading an electric current , frequency , or voltage from the electric grid supplying the plurality of electric vehicle charging stations ; a third electricity meter for reading current , frequency , or voltage from a third electricity line from one or more renewable generators ; and an electric vehicle charging controller operatively coupled to the first electricity meter , the second electricity meter , the third electricity meter and the electric vehicle charging stations and operable to obtain readings from the first electricity meter , the second electricity meter and the third electricity meter and to control the electric vehicle charging stations based on the obtained readings . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a manual transmission clutch protection apparatus includes a shift gate cylinder acted upon by the operator controlled shift lever having a first shift pattern that represents all possible shift positions and two or more additional but limited shift patterns corresponding to certain gears which limit the gears selectable and enagageable by the vehicle operator . two or more actuators which may be solenoids or other electric , hydraulic or pneumatic actuators translate blocking pins or plungers into the additional or limited shift patterns to lockout or block motion of the shift lever and shift gate cylinder into certain gears . engine speed and temperature sensors , a vehicle speed sensor and a current gear sensor provide data which is utilized to compute which gears , under current sensed operating conditions , should be locked out , that is , unavailable for selection by the vehicle operator . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a programmable logic device can be configured as a finite impulse response filter capable of operating in either interpolation mode or decimation mode and of switching between those modes at run time . the fir filter structure can be mapped onto a specialized processing block of the programmable logic device that includes multipliers and adders for adding the products of the multipliers . the fir filter structure minimizes the number of multipliers used by reusing various calculations that are repeated as a result of the interpolation or decimation operation , using multiplexers or other run - time - controllable selectors to select which current or stored multiplier outputs to use . | 7Electricity
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shutter 30 produces a pulsed emission from a beacon . hot plate 40 radiates upward through openings 67 . shutter plate 52 slides to open and close the view of the hot plate . outer optical plate 38 has divergent and adjoining reflector openings 67 so that a large area source is seen when the shutter is open . means are also provided for urging the shutter into close engagement with the outer optical plate so that while in the open position the shutter plate is cooled so as not to become a radiator of energy when it is moved to the closed position . | 6Physics
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a method of sharing user information based on user preferences between entities sharing the same users and offering goods or services to the users via a video based medium , the method being of the type where a first entity , gathers user preference data on a user based on the activities of the user with said first entity , the first entity storing the user preference data linked with one or more user details ; the first entity sharing the user preference data and the user details with an intermediary entity ; the intermediary entity identifying the user on a network of a second entity at a first time based on the one or more user details ; the intermediary entity placing a cookie on the user computer containing identification details and preferences ; and the intermediary entity and the second entity sharing details relating to the user based on the cookie ; the method comprising the steps of the second entity identifying the user on the network of the second entity at a second time based on synchronized details relating to the user ; and the second entity creating a version of a digital video based the user preference data the version comprises a broadcast quality digital video having a modification adapted to be associated with the user preference data that relates to the users . | 7Electricity
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a line - frequency rotary transformer is provided , including a primary core and a secondary core . the primary core is magnetically couplable to the secondary core . the primary core includes a first plurality of e - core steel laminates arranged in a first ring couplable to a stator . the primary core includes a primary winding disposed within the first ring and configured to transmit line - frequency ac power . the secondary core includes a second plurality of e - core steel laminates arranged in a second ring couplable to a gantry . the gantry is rotatably couplable to the stator . the secondary core includes a secondary winding disposed within the second ring and is configured to receive a line - frequency ac power induced in the secondary winding through the primary core and the secondary core by the primary winding . | 7Electricity
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recursive digital pre - distortion techniques are provided . digital pre - distortion is performed by applying a signal to a recursive system to generate a state vector ; providing the state vector as a feedback value to the recursive non - linear system ; and applying the state vector to a second function to generate an output signal , wherein at least one of the recursive system and the second function comprise a non - linear function . the recursive non - linear system can be initialized to a known initial value . the recursive system is defined by a system of non - linear differential equations . | 6Physics
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a system for counting fish in a body of water uses one or more acoustic focusing liquid lens transducers each of which includes a large number of individual piezoelectric elements arranged in an arc to create a fan - shaped pattern of adjacent beams , each of which has a narrow beam width . an electrical counting circuit includes a clock producing a series of timing pulses supplied to a plurality of binary coded decimal actuated switch circuits , one of which initiates sequential operation of transmit pulses from individual transducer elements . timing of receiver operation is also controlled by said timing pulses after a delay to minimize &# 34 ; ringing &# 34 ; of the transducer elements from the transmit pulses . received echo signals are amplified , threshold detected and converted to uniform pulses . a second bcd actuated switch circuit cooperates with a series of range gates also connected to receive said timing pulses to control the distribution of the uniform echo pulses to one of a series of counters each of which receives and counts pulses from a single transducer element . display means connected to the counters make it possible to read out counts on individual sectors individually or collectively or to print out counts from the counters at specified time intervals . where a plurality of liquid lens transducers are used , they are connected to the same clock pulses such that they operate in synchronism . | 6Physics
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we have developed a female condom and applicator apparatus that makes female condom easier to apply and more comfortable to use throughout the entire process . several embodiments take advantage of traditional female tampon applicator structure and existing female condom design . this is easier for female users to adopt due to their already familiarity with similar device and their usage . one design has the applicator on the inside of the female condom which makes the applicator reusable . another design has the entire female condom tucked inside the applicator , with the condom inner ring inside the applicator outer tube and condom outer ring inside applicator &# 39 ; s inner ring . another design has strings attached to the condom outside ring to keep it from moving or make noise . the device provides a low cost , easy to use , no side - effects , and ready - for - mass adoption solution for the market . | 0Human Necessities
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a circuit for detecting a single bit upset in a dynamic logic circuit includes a latch circuit having an input for receiving a reset signal , and an output for providing a flag output signal , the latch circuit being clocked by a first clock signal , a first transistor having a drain coupled to the output of the latch circuit , a gate for receiving a second clock signal , and a source , and a second transistor having a drain coupled to the source of the first transistor , a gate for receiving a third clock signal , and a source coupled to ground . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus and method for displaying the weight or cost of an uncut selected segment of an item involves passing a position indicating member over the item lying on a support surface . the position indicating member carries one or more sensors which generate signals corresponding to succeeding cross sectional contours of the item as the member is traversed along the item from a reference position to a selected other position over this item , defining the selected segment of the item . at the same time , a motion detector arrangement preferably comprised of one or more microelectromechanical accelerometer devices generates signals corresponding to motion of the position indicator support member as it is moved along the item . these signals are processed in a signal processor to determine the volume of the uncut selected segment of the item lying between selected successive positions of the indication member . each of these cumulative volume determinations are converted into numeric weight or price values based on the density factor for the particular type of item , whereby numeric weight and price values are displayed as the member is traversed along the item , thus enabling the operator to contemporaneously provide an on - looking consumer weight or price information before a particular segment is cut from the item . a visible light band is projected from the sensor bar onto a section of the item to clearly show the selected segment bounds corresponding to the numeric display to the onlooker . | 0Human Necessities
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for cutting a continuous longitudinally moving fiber or paper web , at least one water spraying jet nozzle is arranged to the side of and above one surface of the web and is swiveled so that its jet sprays across the moving web to cut same ; two similar jet nozzles at both sides of the web may also be provided . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to cobalt oxide particles useful as a precursor of a cathode active material for a non - aqueous electrolyte secondary cell which is capable of showing a stable crystal structure by insertion reaction therein , and producing a non - aqueous electrolyte secondary cell having a high safety and especially a high heat stability , a process for producing the cobalt oxide particles , a cathode active material for a non - aqueous electrolyte secondary cell using the cobalt oxide particles , a process for producing the cathode active material , and a non - aqueous electrolyte secondary cell using the cathode active material . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to aripiprazole , a useful agent for antipsychotic . the present invention also provides new acid addition salts of aripiprazole and process for the preparation of polymorphs and solvates of aripiprazole using aripiprazole acid salts , their interconversion and the process for preparation of aripiprazole acid salts . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a communication system comprises a communication platform and a wireless service node . the communication platform receives first signaling for a call to a telephone number , and in response , transfers second signaling to alert a packet network appliance of the call , and the communication platform transfers third signaling . the wireless service node receives the third signaling , and in response , transfers fourth signaling to alert a wireless telephone of the call . the wireless telephone and the packet network appliance are simultaneously alerted of the call . | 7Electricity
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an optical image capturing system , from an object side to an image side , comprises a first lens , a second lens , a third lens , a fifth lens , and a sixth lens elements . the first lens element with refractive power has a convex object - side surface . the second through fifth lens elements have refractive power and both of an object - side surface and an image - side surface of the four lens elements are aspheric . the sixth lens with refractive power has a concave image - side surface . both of the image - side and object - side surfaces of the six lens elements are aspheric and at least one of the two surfaces has inflection points . each of the six lens elements may have refractive power . when satisfying specific conditions , the optical image capturing system can have a larger incoming light quantity and a better optical path adjusting ability to acquire better imaging quality . | 6Physics
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a method of generating a sequence of matrix factors for a transformation matrix having a plurality of rows and columns using a computer , wherein the transformation matrix stores data values representing a wavelet transform . in a first aspect , at least one plurality of row reduction operations are applied to the transformation matrix . the sequence of matrix factors is generated from the reduced transformation matrix and the row reduction operations . a scaling factor may be removed from the transformation matrix before applying the row reduction operations , wherein the scaled transformation matrix has a determinant with a coefficient equal to 1 or − 1 . in yet another aspect , the transformation matrix may have a nonzero monomial determinant and the sequence of matrix factors further includes a scaling matrix . the method may include further alternative features described herein . | 6Physics
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a precision gain ac coupled operational amplifier circuit utilizing an integrated resistor voltage divider network and switched capacitors is provided . precise gain is obtained by the use of integrated capacitors , and a low frequency stabilizing pole in the order of 10 hertz is created by proper selection of the ratio of the resistors in the divider network . | 7Electricity
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in a method and device for converting thermal energy of a low temperature heat source into mechanical energy in a closed circuit , a liquid working agent is heated by transmitting heat from the low temperature source and partially evaporating it in an expansion device . erosion to the condenser for condensing the partially evaporated working agent can be prevented by separating the liquid phase from the evaporator phase in the partially evaporated working agent that is directly in front of the condenser , and only the evaporator phase is transferred to the condenser for condensing and subsequently , the condensed evaporator phase and the liquid phase are merged . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a multiple reflector antenna is disclosed that comprises a main reflector formed of a portion of a rotatively symmetrical surface with respect to a rotation axis , a sub - reflector , at least one auxiliary reflector , and at least one wave source , said rotation axis being parallel to or slightly deviated from an aperture plane . this antenna is characterized by such construction that said sub - reflector and auxiliary reflector intentionally cause distortion of an electro - magnetic field distribution to cancel the distortion generated at said main reflector . | 7Electricity
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an appliance door latch provides a rotating hook supported on a linear carriage that may move along a line toward and away from a strike . a release of the strike from the rotating hook requires a compression of springs biasing the linear carriage which are then retained in a compressed state by a catch surface on the rotating hook . re - engagement of the strike with the rotating hook releases the catch surface , causing the springs to pull the rotating hook and strike inward to aid in compressing a door gasket or the like . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a composition and method for improving the removal of corrosive contaminants from crude oil within the desalter in a petroleum refinery . an amine is added to the wash water or to the crude oil prior to processing in the desalter . the amine maximizes the yield of wash water removed from the desalter and substantially improves the removal of acid generating corrosive elements . the addition of the amine upstream of the desalter results in the removal of a significant amount of corrosive chlorides from the crude oil before it is passed through the fractionating unit and other refinery operations . furthermore , the avoidance of adding metals and the assistance in removing other metals from the crude system aids in the reduction or elimination of downstream fouling and petroleum catalyst poisoning . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an electric motor - driven fluid pump , more particularly a fuel supply pump , simply and cost effectively constructed from only a few individual parts , preferably molded of a synthetic material , and preassembled as structural groups . the preferred embodiment comprises a pump of the lateral channel type having an impeller made integral with the motor armature ; a tubular central housing portion which encloses the permanent magnets of the electric motor ; and flange - like housing terminals on both sides of the central housing portion . the exteriors of the housing terminals are provided with pressure and suction nozzles and the interiors are provided with the stationary part of the pump and the commutator guides for the collector . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a device and method for delivering an object within a patient , wherein the object is delivered in a preferred orientation relative to the delivery site of the patient . the delivery device has an alignment member that allows the object to be delivered intravascularly to the delivery site of the patient , wherein the object is delivered in a pre - determined orientation . the object may , for example , be non - symmetric or include a configuration that requires delivery to the site in only one suitable orientation relative to the delivery site . such objects may be used , for example , to treat certain defects or injuries in vessels or organs within a patient &# 39 ; s body . | 0Human Necessities
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a three - phase transformer including tap changing apparatus for switching the turns ratio between the primary and secondary windings of a transformer . the tap changer comprises a cable operated mechanism for moving a movable contact carrier relative to three sets of fixed contacts disposed in a linear pattern , the movable contact carrier supporting three movable contacts for engagement with any pair of fixed contacts in each set of contacts , whereby a cable operated mechanism provides a high degree of flexibility in switch mounting position on a transformer . | 7Electricity
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a method for evaluating the spatial resolution of a volumetric medical imaging system comprises imaging an image phantom including a sphere surrounded by a uniform medium . the image phantom is imaged and the resulting volumetric data set is used to generate an edge response function in three dimensions . differentiating the edge response function produces a plane spread function . the method simultaneously measures the spatial resolution in all directions , providing a bulk measurement resolution . alternatively , the edge response function may be assembled in a manner so as to independently measure the axial and trans - axial resolution of the volumetric imaging system . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to magnetic beads suitable for , for example , isolation of proteins , cells , and viruses and also for diagnostic applications and cell cultivation . the magnetic beads are composite beads with an inner core of metal particles , which are coated with an inert synthetic polymer and these are then enclosed in a hydrophilic porous polymer , preferably agarose . this provides porous biocompatible beads without metal leakage . the beads may be used for cell cultivation or for chromatography . when the beads are used for chromatography the agarose layer is preferably provided with ligands having affinity for selected biomolecules . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a fixed , linear , ground - based primary reflector having an extended curved sawtooth - contoured surface covered with a metalized polymeric reflecting material , reflects solar energy to a movably supported collector that is kept at the concentrated line focus of the reflector primary . the primary reflector may be constructed by a process utilizing well - known freeway paving machinery . the solar energy absorber is preferably a fluid - transporting pipe . efficient utilization leading to high temperatures from the reflected solar energy is obtained by cylindrical shaped secondary reflectors that direct off - angle energy to the absorber pipe . to obtain higher temperature levels , refocusing secondary reflectors , that cause a series of discrete spots of highly concentrated solar energy to fall on the fluid - transporting pipe , are utilized . a seriatim arrangement of cylindrical secondary reflector stages and spot - forming reflector stages produces a high temperature solar energy collection system of greater efficiency . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and apparatus for removably attaching a top nozzle to a nuclear fuel assembly to permit easy access to the fuel rods . the quick disconnect top nozzle structure includes guide thimbles which are clearance fitted into an adapter plate of the top nozzle . load collars are attached to the guide thimbles to support compressive loads such as those imposed by holddown springs . tensive forces , such as lift forces , are transferred through the top nozzle into peripheral straps of a top spacer grid . the peripheral straps include extensions which resiliently latch onto the top nozzle for ease of assembly and disassembly . | 6Physics
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a ferric hydroxide colloid having an alpha - emitting radionuclide essentially on the outer surfaces and a method of forming same . the method includes oxidizing a ferrous hydroxide to ferric hydroxide in the presence of a preselected radionuclide to form a colloid having the radionuclide on the outer surface thereof , and thereafter washing the colloid , and suspending the washed colloid in a suitable solution . the labelled colloid is useful in cancer therapy and for the treatment of inflamed joints . | 0Human Necessities
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the systems and methods herein involve the use of an automated , high - throughput system that utilizes pressure to transfer a fluid medium containing an analyte . in preferred embodiments , the sample is delivered to an analytical device . the sample can comprise one or more analytes , e . g ., solvents , solutes , or particles , including rare cells . the systems are designed to minimize contact with potentially hazardous , fragile , or valuable samples . the systems allow for the dilution , mixing , and introduction of the fluid medium to an analytical device , followed by possible further analysis or sample manipulation . the systems and methods herein allow for partial or substantially complete depletion of a sample container to avoid wasting rare analytes or prevent retention of desired material in a first container . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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salts of fluoroanions of aluminum , gallium , and indium are described . the fluoroanions have the formula . sup .⊖ wherein e is aluminum , gallium , or indium , wherein f is fluorine , and wherein r &# 39 ;, r &# 34 ;, and r &# 39 ;&# 34 ; is each a fluorinated phenyl , fluorinated biphenyl , or fluorinated polycyclic group . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a feed mechanism for a sewing machine , either separate from the rest of the machine or incorporated as a part thereof , greatly improves quality of sewn products , permits a multitude of stitches and increases production rates with less labor content . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a method and apparatus for peeling a variety of fruits and vegetables wherein a sharp blade is traversed and rotated in a continuous or intermittent manner across a rotating fruit or vegetable . in a first aspect of the invention , the fruit or vegetable is mounted on a slender arbor which cooperates with a pair of surfaces to rotate and constrain the fruit or vegetable with respect to the peeling blade . the arbor is manually rotated with one hand of a user as an opposite hand controlled peeling blade is traversed from side to side and rotated to engage center and end portions of the peeling blade with the fruit or vegetable . in a second aspect of the invention , the arbor is driven by a small electric motor , a small kitchen appliance , such as an electric can opener or mixer , or a small kitchen appliance such as a mixer which cooperates with the arbor to constrain and rotate the fruit or vegetable with respect to the peeling blade . | 0Human Necessities
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a light source unit for an endoscope has a socket to which a plug at the end of a universal code of the endoscope is attached . the socket has a socket body with a recess in which the plug is fitted and socket terminals to which plug terminals are connected . a number of slots opening to the recess are formed in the socket body . the slots extend along the insertion path of the plug terminals and have the socket terminals therein . the socket terminals cannot be directly touched by a finger or the like . when the plug is attached to the socket , the plug terminals come into contact with the socket terminals properly . | 0Human Necessities
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example methods and system to validate proper network connections between a digital subscriber line access multiplexer and the subscriber loop to a customer location are disclosed . a disclosed example device includes first and second nodes to electrically couple the device to a port of a dslam and to a first end of a communication circuit , the communication circuit to facilitate electrical coupling of the port of the dslam to a central office switch at a second end of the communication circuit , and a signature circuit electrically coupled between the first and second nodes to generate a signature signal in response to a test signal injected onto the communication circuit at a second end of the communication circuit , the signature signal having a magnitude substantially proportional to the test signal . | 6Physics
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a drill bit including at least one rolling cutter body with rows of relatively hard substantially outwardly projecting and circumferentially spaced cutting inserts projecting from the cutter body and having effective erosion reducing features by application of hardfacing materials placed in oriented regular patterns and shapes on designated critical and vulnerable cutter body areas . the cutter body is produced by a method wherein the body is marked in specific locations of desired patterns , shapes , or boundaries , and , then , hardfacing is applied in these specific boundaries to avoid the insert hole locations . after the hardfacing is permanently bonded to the specified areas , the holes are drilled and the hard cutting inserts are pressed into the holes . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and device for analyzing species in a sample includes immobilized ligands in a porous matrix disposed in a microchannel . a method of analysis is provided by loading a sample to the microchannel and establishing an analyte flow through the porous matrix . the analyte is detected as the species that binds to the ligand immobilized in the porous matrix . the present method may be adapted to identify multiple species present in a sample by immobilizing different ligands in a series in a single microfluidic channel by sequentially photopolymerization of various porous matrixes , each containing different ligands . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and system for probing mobile ion diffusivity and electrochemical reactivity on a nanometer length scale of a free electrochemically active surface includes a control module that biases the surface of the material . an electrical excitation signal is applied to the material and induces the movement of mobile ions . an spm probe in contact with the surface of the material detects the displacement of mobile ions at the surface of the material . a detector measures an electromechanical strain response at the surface of the material based on the movement and reactions of the mobile ions . the use of an spm tip to detect local deformations allows highly reproducible measurements in an ambient environment without visible changes in surface structure . the measurements illustrate effective spatial resolution comparable with defect spacing and well below characteristic grain sizes of the material . | 6Physics
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the illuminator apparatus disclosed herein provides illumination for the microlithographic manufacture of semiconductor integrated circuits . degradation of the illuminator output by photopolymerization of volatile compounds associated with the resist coatings is inhibited by utilizing a composite filter at the cooling area inlet to the light source which includes a bed of activated carbon for removing volatile compounds which are photopolymerizable to substances which are absorbtive at the exposing wavelengths . | 6Physics
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managing a plurality of network devices on a network by detecting the presence of at least one of the plurality of network devices on the network by using a first communication protocol , obtaining , by using the first communication protocol , an information block from each of the detected network devices , wherein the information block contains information related to the corresponding network device , formatting each information block into a directory entry , and sending each directory entry to a directory server via a second communication protocol . | 7Electricity
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a process is disclosed for preparing a thermoplastic composition having elastic memory and containing polyurethane interlocked in a network of polycaprolactone . the product of the aforementioned process is particularly useful as orthopedic cast or immobilizing device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a wind energy installation having a tower , a gondola supported by the tower , a rotor mounted in the gondola , and at least one pressure pump that is mechanically driven by the rotor and that feeds a raw water - treating reverse osmosis plant , the components of the reverse osmosis plant being arranged within the tower . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a device for influencing an electron beam , especially a deflector unit for an electron beam lithography machine , comprises a plurality of coil formers each with a bore defining a passage for the beam and each carrying coils operable to generate magnetic fields for deflecting the path of the beam when passing through the passage . each former is made of a high - strength ceramic material having a high thermal conductivity and low coefficient of thermal expansion so that , with respect to a given output of heat by the associated coils during quasi - continuous operation for repeated beam deflection during pattern writing , the heat is dissipated at such a rate as to preclude thermal expansion of the coils and thus avoid distortion of the magnetic fields generated by the coils . | 7Electricity
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a fiber optic microbend sensor with a braided arrangement of multiple optical fibers 16 such that the length dependent microbending losses result from the interaction of the fibers 10 themselves without the need for additional external structures such as corrugated plates 12 , 14 . a plurality of fibers with at least one of the fibers being an optical fiber 10 are braided together into an interwoven strand 16 to produce the fiber optic microbend sensor . the spatial bend frequency of the braid 16 corresponds to the optimum microbend frequency for the fiber 10 . | 6Physics
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a current detection circuit which applies an ac voltage to a vibrator which converts electricity into a mechanical energy to vibrate , and detects a mechanical branch current serving as a current component which contributes to the vibration of the vibrator , includes a series circuit which connects a capacitor to the vibrator in series , voltage dividing circuits , connected to the series circuit in parallel , for dividing and extracting a voltage applied across the series circuit , and a detection circuit for detecting a difference between , of the divided voltages , a terminal voltage other than the voltage applied across the series circuit and a voltage at a connection portion between the vibrator and the capacitor in the series circuit . | 7Electricity
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synthetic peptides based on a complementarity - determining region of the heavy or light chain of a pathogenic anti - dna monoclonal antibody that induces a systemic lupus erythematosus - like disease in mice , and analogs , and salts and chemical derivatives thereof ; dual peptides comprising two such peptides or analogs covalently linked to one another either directly or through a short linking chain ; peptide polymers comprising a plurality of sequences of said peptide or analog thereof ; and peptide polymers attached to a macromolecular carrier , are disclosed , and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them for the treatment of sle in humans . | 0Human Necessities
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a novel detector tube structure and method of manufacture are described . the novel manufacturing process carries out the electron scrubbing of the detection surface / material after the container enclosure has already been sealed . in this manner , much of the complex manufacturing equipment typically associated with such detection tubes can be eliminated and large numbers of detectors may be manufactured at the same time . the present invention therefore involves a novel detector tube structure and a new method of manufacture for the same . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention provides for a processing system and method of operating a photographic processor which comprises monitoring an average consumption of water , chemistry , packaging material and energy per unit amount of photographic film processed in the processor . by taking into account the inter - relationship between all of the above - noted parameters , a fully - automated color film processor having a specified eco - efficiency property can be designed . the eco - efficiency property of the processor is characterized in that it provides more function for the processor with less environmental impacts than comparable products and combines attributes such as minimization of mass and a volume of solution that is heated by a processor , effective use of energy , simplification of power consumption , minimization of time required to process film , recovery of waste produced during operation of the processor , and recovery and reuse of water evaporated during use of the processor . | 6Physics
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