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an optical system includes a housing having an axis of elongation , and a non - spherical window affixed to the housing . an optical corrector , preferably in the form of an aspherical strip of transparent material , is positioned adjacent to the curved inner surface of the window . the optical corrector is mounted on an optical corrector support , which is rotatable about the axis of elongation . an optical rain is positioned such the the optical corrector lies between the window and the optical train . the optical train includes at least one optical element operable to alter an optical ray incident thereon , and a gimbal upon which the at least one optical element is mounted . the gimbal is pivotable about a transverse axis perpendicular to the axis of elongation . the optical train is mounted on an optical train support , which is movable independently of the optical corrector support . a sensor is positioned to receive the optical ray passing sequentially through the window , the optical corrector , and the optical train . | 6Physics
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an open brayton cycle power generation system is enabled and improved by integration of an energy storage system utilizing cryogenic storage of atmospheric gas . a particular improved system is an open brayton cycle power generation system in which the heating source is concentrating solar power . multiple embodiments are described which permit various modes of operation and improved overall efficiency . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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radio telephone apparatus for use in a cellular mobile telephone system comprises means for alarming at least a user operating the apparatus in response to a drop in signal strength of radio frequency signals received over an established communication channel when the apparatus approaches a boundary of service area in a cellular mobile telephone system . the signal strength is repetitively checked to determine if it has fallen below a first predetermined signal strength value . when the signal strength falls to or below a second predetermined signal strength value , the radio telephone apparatus causes a disconnection of the telephone link and returns the apparatus to a standby mode . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an image correction circuit capable of preventing a loss of gray levels in a luminance region at the time of the direct current level conversion of a luminance signal to improve the quality of a displayed image . the image correction circuit detects an average peak level of input image data in each image frame , and corrects the input image data to lower the luminance of input image data in an intermediate luminance region according to the average peak level while reducing the luminance of input image data at a predetermined rate in at least of a low luminance region . | 7Electricity
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a method of improving image resolution by interpolation combines the concept of convolution with a parameter - controlled mask , with the concept of adjustment of the mask based on edge information . in the method , first the edge information is extracted from the original image data , and then interpolated to the size to which the original image data will be interpolated . with the guidance of the interpolated edge information , the interpolation process will produce an image with high contrast but minimal artifacts . a spline - under - tension function is applied to generate interpolated values , the function being modified for image data points located close to edges . | 6Physics
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the invention concerns a stator for a line - start electric motor , with a rotor accommodating chamber , in which a rotor is accommodated to be rotatable , and which has accommodating chambers for conducting rods and accommodating chambers for permanent magnets , and with a stator winding comprising several windings , which , during operation of the line - start electric motor under the influence of the rotor , generate a magnetic field with a main axis . in order to increase the efficiency of the line - start electric motor , the rotor accommodating chamber has no constant inner radius , but , in the area of a vertical to the main axis , has a larger inner radius than in the adjacent areas . | 7Electricity
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a cleaning device for removing developer from the surface of a reusable and movable image bearing member comprises a cleaning member which extends transversely of the movement direction of the image bearing member , a device for transporting the removed developer along the transverse direction , a passageway for leading the transported developer to a collecting element , and a rotatable helical member for preventing the deposition of the removed developer on the passageway . | 6Physics
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a radiopaque marker associated with a stent which is adapted to be implanted into a patient &# 39 ; s body lumen to maintain the patency thereof and a convenient and accurate method for affixing the radiopaque marker to the stent . the radiopaque marker defining an acceptable profile and capable of facilitating , under fluoroscopy , the identification of the position , diameter and length of a stent without obscuring the lesion being repaired and without impeding the deformation of an expandable stent . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to a method for recovery and purification of isoamylase by raw starch adsorption method . various raw starches are used to recover the isoamylase produced by a bacterium such as pseudomonas amyloderamosa . the method comprises using raw starch to adsorb isoamylase under conditions suitable for such adsorption and isolating the adsorbed enzyme . the isoamylase adsorption rate varied with the species of raw starch . additionally , raw starch can be recycled . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a pressure change sensor includes a flexible hollow body to receive pressure changes , an inner body in said flexible hollow body , the inner body being of a size less than and a shape different from the hollow of said hollow body to prevent total occlusion of the hollow body interior under pressure , and a fluid operated switch in fluid communication with the interior of the hollow body responsive to pressure changes applied to the hollow body . | 4Fixed Constructions
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for the purpose of enhancing a difference between pixels relating to a substantial structure in an image and other pixels , with each pixel constituting an image defined as a pixel of interest , the variance of pixel values is determined in a local region to which the pixel of interest belongs ; and the pixel value of the pixel of interest is maintained when the variance of pixel values is significantly larger than the variance of noise , otherwise the pixel value of the pixel of interest is suppressed . | 6Physics
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a method enables a gas turbine engine nozzle to be secured within an engine casing that includes an exterior surface . the method comprises the steps of forming a first opening to extend through the engine casing , inserting a nozzle lock through the first opening from the casing exterior surface , coupling the nozzle lock to a portion of the nozzle , and securing the nozzle lock to the engine casing . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a grinding center for the simultaneous grinding of a plurality of main and rod bearings and / or central and end - side sections of crankshafts includes first and second stations . two main bearing grinding spindles , of which the first is movable only in the z - direction and the second only insignificantly movable in the x - direction , are mounted on a common rod bearing - compound slide . in the final phase of grinding , a correction of variations in size between the two processed rod bearings occurs via a separated drive of the second rod bearing - grinding spindle in accordance with a size or roundness correction . the variations are detected by measuring devices . an inclined profiled grinding wheel is provided for the grinding of the end sections . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a percussion tool having an internal combustion engine and a hammer mechanism that can be driven by the internal combustion engine by means of a transmission . a part of the engine housing , the transmission housing , or the impact hammer mechanism housing is enclosed by a cover . the cover is spaced at a distance from the remainder of the machine , so that a gap is present between the cover and the remainder of the machine . cooling air can flow into the gap at the lower face of the cover and flow back out via a flue and an opening . the components beneath the cover are thereby effectively cooled , even without an additional cooling air blower . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a family of organic tracers is proposed for inter - well measurement of residual oil in petroleum reservoirs , as is their use as partitioning tracers in a petroleum reservoir . the tracers consist of at least one benzyl alcohol of formula i ) wherein each of r 1 to r 5 is independently selected from h , f , ci , br , i , cf 3 cf 2 ci , cfci 2 and cci 3 and wherein at least one of r 1 to r 5 is not h . | 6Physics
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a newspaper insert cart including a braking assembly which allows the cart to be stopped and rotated for convenient unloading of various sections . the braking assembly structure is specially designed for reliability , durability and a positive braking action . it also results in an overall system which is much less likely to cause injury to the cart user than systems heretofore known in the prior art . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a voltage detector including a voltage following circuit connected to a power supply and operable to follow a voltage value of the power supply , a selectable threshold point circuit connected to the voltage following circuit and operable to select one of a plurality of values for a threshold point of the power supply , and a switch circuit coupled to the selectable threshold point circuit and the voltage following circuit , the switch circuit cooperating with the selectable threshold point circuit to generate an output indicating whether the value of the power supply has increased above or decreased below the selected value for the threshold point in response to the followed value of the power supply . | 6Physics
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processes and systems for making a poly resin particles are provided . the processes and systems described herein utilize one or more methods , including , for example , slurry dilution and / or filtration of various process streams , to optimize the transport and recovery of the poly resin particles . systems and processes described herein facilitate increased production of the final resin product by minimizing product loss and maximizing on - line operation time and production flexibility . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a steering arm for a walking / rider pallet truck , the truck having a housing with an upper side and the steering arm having a steering rod which is linked to the upper side of the housing with one end , and carries a steering head at the other end . the steering head includes actuation elements for the control of functions of the pallet truck , the steering rod having an upper surface and lateral surfaces which join to the upper surface , at least the lateral surfaces being covered by a cushion . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a portable , universal , hand rail apparatus that can be easily and quickly attached or detached to any dock that has cracks between adjacent dock boards . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the disclosed electrode terminal , which is used with batteries of which a positive output terminal and a negative output terminal are formed from metals dissimilar to each other , has excellent mechanical strength and can suppress electrical resistance while preventing galvanic corrosion . the electrode terminal for power output is used with batteries of which a pair of output terminals are each formed from a different metal , and has : a solid cylindrical shaft that attaches to one output terminal and that is formed from the same metal as the one output terminal ; and an outer cylinder that connects with the cylindrical shaft and that is formed from the same metal as the other output terminal . the shaft and the outer cylinder are unified by means of metallic bonding . | 7Electricity
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the present disclosure describes an interactive menu display system providing retail establishments with a flexible electronic menu display that enables presentation of a large number of menu items by incorporating , among other things , a menu - item scrolling feature . the display system can be configured to subdivide a display system to include fields , such as physical portions of a display unit , or individual display units , that are designated for predetermined categories of menu items , and within those fields , the menu items may be sequentially displayed , such as in a scrolling , paging , or other step - wise fashion . the display system can also include a menu configuration user interface designed for the owner or manager of the retail establishment to conveniently and efficiently update menu content , layout , and other configuration settings . the display system can be configured to update the menu display in real - time based on updates to menu content and settings . | 6Physics
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a fabric cleaning method uses ozone - bearing cleaning liquid which is spread over the fabric and then vacuumed up . the spreading and the vacuuming are both performed through a cleaning head or tool which has hoses to a vacuum cleaner and cleaning liquid tank . the cleaning liquid is ozonized by injecting air from a conventional ozone generator into the cleaning liquid tank or into the delivery hose . an air pump and / or a venturi in the cleaning liquid line are used for the air injection . the ozone in the air stream dissolves into the cleaning liquid , which both helps to clean the fabric and avoids excessive ozone concentrations in the air . the elements may be housed in a single movable unit . | 0Human Necessities
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a mixing capsule assembly , particularly for use in preparing dental amalgams , comprises an outer capsule for receiving one of the materials to be mixed , and an inner capsule to receive a second material to be mixed and to be enclosed within the outer capsule . the inner capsule includes two sections attachable together by complementary frictionally - engaging surfaces of conical configuration . the arrangement is such that when the inner capsule is impacted against an inner face of the outer capsule during the vibration of the assembly , the complementary surfaces are moved away from each other to permit some of the second material to pass between them and to mix with the material in the outer capsule ; and when the inner capsule is impacted against the opposite inner face of the outer capsule , the complementary surfaces are moved back to block the passage of material between them . | 0Human Necessities
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methods and systems for weight - based identification of three dimensional printed parts . various embodiments disclosed herein may permit reliable processing of 3d printed parts to effectively scale a 3d printing service to large volumes of orders for 3d printed parts . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a combined seating and storage system , particularly adapted for pontoon boats , in which a lid is connected to a storage container by a double pivot hinge which enables the lid to open into a safe vertical orientation in front of the storage container . | 0Human Necessities
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the apparatus is a hydride heat pump which uses double communicating section containers holding high and low temperature metal hydrides , with the containers moving back and forth within channels between three heat exchangers . the preferred device has a cylindrical body with the several cylindrical channels in a circular pattern around the axis of the cylindrical body . high , medium , and low temperature heat exchangers are located in the body in sequence along the channels . transition regions formed by thermal bridges alternating with thermal insulation are located along the channel walls between the heat exchangers to transfer heat among all the hydride containers located in each transition region . the lengths of the heat exchangers and the transition regions , the geometry of the containers , the timing of the reciprocation , and the number of channels are selected so that at least two containers moving in opposite directions are in contact with the transition zones at any time . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the disclosure shows a system for retaining an implement adjacent a person &# 39 ; s hand . the system includes a band , and a magnet attached to the band . a metal portion surrounds at least a portion of on the implement , making the implement removably engagable with the system . | 0Human Necessities
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the control of the transmission of useful optical signals on different line paths of an optical transmission device is accomplished via at least one of the following features : using signal sources and signal sinks , the useful optical signals are coupled into the line paths , or are coupled out of them ; at least one portion of the optical line paths is configured as normal line paths having coupling nodes via which a switchover to an alternative line path can be undertaken if a normal line path is disturbed ; in addition to the useful optical signals , test signals , whose evaluation is used for the switchover between the line paths , are transmitted bidirectionally section - by - section ; at least two types of test signals can be transmitted , of which a first type is used as an indicator for an intact line path and a second type as an indicator for a disturbed line path ; and any switchover to an alternative line path is only undertaken if , before the detection of the disturbance , a test signal of the first type has been transmitted on the normal line path . a decentralized switchover of the line paths is provided and pointless switchovers , which do not lead to any improvements in the transmission , can be avoided . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides a high - performance helical antenna element and array thereof for use in an aircraft communication system or the like , where stringent spatial restrictions and gain requirements generally apply . the performance of the array is enhanced by connecting conductive plates to the windings of the antenna elements at the terminal ends thereof such that the conductive plates are offset from the axes of the antenna elements and toward the center of the array . | 7Electricity
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a test system with flexible extension and maintenance functions and the associated method are disclosed . in the existing procedure of apparatus test operations , independent system structures and functional modules are employed to separate the extension and maintenance of test programs , the organization of the test procedure , and the test operation of apparatuses . therefore , these modules become completely independent , raising the stability and extensibility of the test system . by this system and method thereof can also increase the efficiency and flexibility of the test operation . | 6Physics
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a real - time method and system for locating a mobile object or person in a tracking environment in which a plurality of sensors are located are provided . the method includes providing a tracking tag wearable by the person or attachable to the object . the method further includes modulating a first carrier signal with a first packet including a first set of data to obtain a modulated first signal . the method still further includes transmitting from the tag to a sensor nearest the tag the first signal , the first signal containing the first packet and having a first precision and a first range within the environment . the method further includes repeating the steps of modulating and transmitting until a modulated second signal is received at the tag from the nearest sensor within a time period after the step of transmitting . the second signal contains a second packet including a second set of data and has a second precision and a second range within the environment . the method still further includes receiving the second signal at the tag within the time period . the method further includes demodulating the second signal to obtain the second packet . the method still further includes determining location of the tag within the environment based on the second packet of the received demodulated second signal . | 6Physics
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a sensor for detecting icing conditions in an airstream includes a flow housing mounted on an aircraft and in which one or more probes are mounted . at least one of the probes subjected to impingement of the airstream and liquid moisture droplets in such airstream . the heat removal , or cooling effect on the probe in the airstream carrying liquid droplets is determined . a temperature signal indicating the airstream temperature is combined with signals from the at least one probe for determining whether or not icing conditions are present . | 6Physics
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the present invention is made for supplying the humidifying module , which has a water permeable hollow fiber membrane bundle , at the about center part of which an bottomed inner flow passage are inserted , which gives the improved output responsibility and the startup responsibility , and which can prevent the occurrence of the remained water , even if the fluid containing steam and condensed water is led to the inner flow passage . for attaining these problems , there is provided a humidifying module comprising : a hollow fiber membrane bundle capable of performing a moisture exchanging between fluids streaming the inside and the outside thereof ; an inner flow passage inserted into said hollow fiber membrane bundle at the about central part with respect to the thickness direction of said hollow fiber membrane bundle so that the total insertion length thereof may be shorter than the length in the longitudinal directions of said hollow fiber membrane bundle , and said inner flow passage has inlet and outlet capable of passing said fluid , and has a bottom located near said outlet ; and a protrusion part disposed at said bottom so that it may be opposite to the flow direction of said fluid . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed are novel ac - powered led light engines for solid state lighting able to achieve a high pf and a low thd without a traditional pfc . getting rid of bulky , and costly magnetic components , short - life electrolytic capacitor , and emi - causing fast switching , the disclosed ac - powered led light engines ushers in a cost - effective , and energy - efficient led driver design while eliminating the short - life electrolytic capacitor in an led driver and reducing the total cost of ownership . thanks to no bulky components , the disclosed ac - powered led light engines in a discrete or an integrated circuit form could be applied to the increasingly popular driver - on - board design . aside from being triac - dimmable via legacy phase - cut dimmers , the disclosed led light engines could also be made pwm -, analog -, or rheostat - dimmable with the incorporation of an appropriate dimming circuit to modulate the average led current , adding more flexibility and versatility to dimming applications . | 7Electricity
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a belt sander for processing such materials as wood , plastics , and similar materials . the belt sander comprises a table for accommodating a workpiece thereon , and a sand belt holder beam which is slidably mounted on cross guides overlying the table . the table is pivotable along a longitudinal horizontal axis so as to assume horizontal and vertical attitudes . the beam guides are linked such that , with the sander in the inoperative condition , they can be set not to exceed the transverse overall dimension of the sander frame . provision for pivotal mount of the table and the guides is effective to allow a significant reduction in the overall dimensions of the belt sander . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an implantable curved shaping part for externally shaping an implantable electrode line or a catheter , wherein the shaping part has a continuous first lumen to allow a portion of the electrode line or of the catheter to pass through , wherein the shaping part is formed as an injection molded part or has at least one injection molded portion , and an elongated , rigid yet flexible bend impression element is fixed within the wall or to the inner wall . | 0Human Necessities
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maximized multi - state compaction and more tolerance in memory state behavior is achieved through a flexible , self - consistent and self - adapting mode of detection , covering a wide dynamic range . for high density multi - state encoding , this approach borders on full analog treatment , dictating analog techniques including a to d type conversion to reconstruct and process the data . in accordance with the teachings of this invention , the memory array is read with high fidelity , not to provide actual final digital data , but rather to provide raw data accurately reflecting the analog storage state , which information is sent to a memory controller for analysis and detection of the actual final digital data . | 6Physics
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in a magnetic tape cassette case including an accommodating portion , a lid portion and a connecting portion for connecting the accommodating portion and the lid portion . the case has movement preventing member capable of accommodating magnetic tape cassettes having different sizes for preventing a small one of the magnetic tape cassette from moving in the case , is provided at least at any one of the accommodating portion , the lid portion and the connecting portion . accordingly , it is possible to provide a magnetic tape cassette case capable of accommodating magnetic tape cassettes having different sizes without play . | 6Physics
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a method to insert or splice new pictures into an existing video stream is provided where the video stream is compressed according to the mpeg - 2 video compression standard . the method assures that the new pictures will fit into the encoded stream in the space allotted without running over or under their given bit allocation . the method comprises of steps by which a number of new pictures may be encoded to a precise bit target given the number of free bits in the buffer at the start and end of the splicing , while preventing buffer overruns and under runs . | 7Electricity
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a communication apparatus includes : an attaching unit configured to attach , to an input frame to be processed in the communication apparatus , a frame identifier of the input frame and a band control correction value corresponding to the frame identifier and the output port ; a correction unit configured to correct an amount of data of the frame to be output to a network via the output port , based on the band control correction value ; a band control unit configured to control a band of each of the output ports , based on the amount of data of the frame corrected by the correction unit ; and an editing unit configured to edit , according to the frame identifier , a frame that the attached frame identifier and correction value thereof has been removed from and that has been band controlled , the edited frame being output to the network via the output port . | 7Electricity
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an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing receiver is synchronized to a received signal during one of the short symbols of the preamble of the ofdm signal , using a timing synchronizing circuit that derives timing information from timing components generated by a constellation processing circuit which generates the timing components from frequency domain components obtained by performing a fourier transform on the ofdm signal . | 7Electricity
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a system for synchronizing video data and audio data for an optical disc is disclosed . the system includes a demultiplexer , for splitting a data stream into audio data and video data , the audio data having an embedded / associated audio playback time information and the video data having an embedded / associated video playback time information ; an audio decoding block , having at least fast forward or slow forward functionality , for decoding the audio data to output decoded audio data ; a video decoding block , having at least fast forward or slow forward functionality , for decoding the video data to output decoded video data ; and a decision block , for sending at least an adjustment signal , wherein the adjustment signal is for instructing either the video decoding block or the audio decoding block to perform fast forward or slow forward operations . | 7Electricity
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a vaporizing device generally having a tank , power component , battery , and shroud is disclosed . the power component may include a frame defining a slot configured to receive the tank in an upright position , such that a portion of the tank is adjacent to the power component when the tank is in position . the battery may be coupled to the frame of the power component . the shroud may be configured to be positioned around the battery and coupled to the frame . the battery may be activated when the shroud is compressed radially inward . the device may include a port for connection to an external power supply for recharging the battery . the device may be portable with a generally compact configuration in order to allow a user to comfortably hold the device in the palm of the hand . | 7Electricity
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a method to create piezoresistive sensing elements and electrostatic actuator elements on trench sidewalls is disclosed . p - type doped regions are formed in the upper surface of an n - type substrate . a trench is formed in the substrate intersecting with the doped regions and defining a portion of the substrate which is movable in the plane of the substrate relative to the rest of the substrate . then diffusion of p - type dopant into the trench side - walls creates piezoresistive elements and electrode elements for electrostatic actuation . owing to the intersection of two doped regions , there are good electrical paths between the electrical elements on the trench side - walls and the previously p - type doped portions on the wafer surface . the trench intersects with insulating elements , so that insulating elements mutually insulate adjacent electrical elements . p - n junctions between the electrical elements and the substrate insulate the electrical elements from the substrate . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to compound having the formula : ## str1 ## or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid salt thereof , wherein r is a polypeptide moiety comprises an amino acid sequence : - y - arg - pro - z - ile - leu ; wherein y is arg , and z is tyr or trp ; r 1 is a fluorophore selected from the group consisting of fluorescein , rhodamine , blue fluorescent and texas red ; and x is oxygen or sulfur . the present invention also relates to a method for the labeling of neurotensin receptors on cell surface and a method to isolate neurotensin - receptor expressing cells . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to an ic substrate provided with over voltage protection functions and thus , a plurality of over voltage protection devices are provided on a single substrate to protect an ic chip directly . according to the present invention , there is no need to install protection devices at respective i / o ports on a printed circuit board to prevent the ic devices from damage by surge pulses . therefore , the costs to design circuits are reduced , the limited space is efficiently utilized , and unit costs to install respective protection devices are lowered down . | 7Electricity
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a method of separating co 2 from a hydrocarbon gas inlet stream that is within predetermined pressure and temperature ranges , including the steps of subjecting the inlet stream to fractional distillation providing a co 2 bottom product stream and a distillation overhead stream , passing the distillation overhead stream to the inlet of a primary reflux drum producing a primary reflux liquid stream and a hydrocarbon vapor stream , subjecting the hydrocarbon vapor stream to membrane separation to provide a hydrocarbon product stream and a permeate stream , compressing the permeate stream and recycling the compressed permeate stream to the inlet of the primary reflux drum thereby providing a co 2 liquid product and a hydrocarbon gas product . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in a device including a headlight assembly that outputs a beam of light and a lens housing mountable at a forward end of the headlight assembly , an arrangement , receivable on the lens housing , renders the beam of light adaptable to different weather and lighting conditions . in a preferred form , the arrangement includes a plurality of interchangeable filter elements , such as green , blue , yellow , and red elements , that are alternatively receivable on the lens housing , a wide angle lens could also be included among the interchangeable filter elements . the device as a whole could be provided in the form of a packaged collection of elements adapted for subsequent assembly . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a header and coil connection assembly is provided for a heat exchanger . the header is comprised of a first section of a generally half cylindrical structure and a second section of a generally half cylindrical structure . the second section has a plurality of openings each of which receives a heat exchanger tube . the heat exchanger tubes are connected to the second section by welding around the opening . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a braking system comprising a reconfigurable caliper piston adapted for , and a method of , retracting a brake pad utilizing active material actuation . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in a content delivery network comprising multiple depot servers positioned at different locations , and including clients respectively located closer to one of the depot servers than to others , a method distributes specified file content to respective clients . the method comprises initially uploading the specified content to a particular one of the depot servers , and generating a download plan for replicating the specified content at one or more other depot servers in successive stages , wherein each of the other depot servers is designated as a target depot server . each of a multiplicity of clients is notified , when the uploading of the specified content to the particular depot server has been completed , that the specified content is being made available for downloading at each target depot server . the method further includes operating a selected target depot server in one or more modes selected from a set of modes , to enable clients of the multiplicity to download the specified content from the selected target depot server . one of the modes comprises immediately serving the specified content to a given client from the selected target server , and another mode comprises notifying the given client of the amount of time remaining until the selected target server completes replicating the specified content . | 6Physics
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a method is disclosed for controlling exhaust emissions from direct injected homogeneous charge compression ignition engines by combusting therein a fuel having a cetane number equal to or less than 50 , and aromatic content equal to or greater than 15 wt %. | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a mixer - liquefier including a container that is readily assembled and cleaned by the user for accelerated performance and cleanliness in handling different quantities of liquids and solids with improved uniformity of results by maintaining a constant path and rate of flow of ingredients through a comminuting zone for a determined interval of time . | 0Human Necessities
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a modular system of niches or crypts for the deposit of ashes and / or dry remains with easy assembly which does not require high skill training . the modular system can have different heights and widths of the niches , which is possible by the use of connectors . the modular system for crypts can be recoated with an aesthetically pleasing to the eye material , such as ceramic , marble or other materials . | 0Human Necessities
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a high frequency connector having a main housing having an open mounting side , a cable side and a partition at the cable side defining two compartments where each compartment is in communication with the mounting side and the cable side ; a plurality of contacts , where a pair of contacts are positioned in the compartments such that the contacts are exposed from mating with a complementary electrical interface on the mating side and wires of a cable on the cable side ; and a rear cover that is fittable to the main housing on the cable side in order to close the open cable side and cover the exposed contacts therein where the cover further includes a second partition configured to mechanically and electrically engage the partition of the main housing where the two partitions are conductive and act as a shield between the two compartments . | 7Electricity
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a method of making a knitting tool for a textile machine includes the following steps : stamping a knitting tool blank from stock material , wherein the stamped blank has , at an outer periphery thereof , a sharp burr and / or a sharp edge resulting from the stamping step ; and submitting the stamped blank to an embossing step for rounding and / or chamfering the sharp burr and / or the sharp edge , whereby the sharp burr and / or the sharp edge is at least partially eliminated by embossing . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a dram having a dual cell plate structure and a method of making this dram are provided . the dram is made by forming two field insulation films with a constant interval on a semiconductor substrate and forming word lines uniformly spaced from each other along with the associated bit lines . the specific structure and method for this dram reduces the parasitic capacitance between the bit lines and the word lines so that the fabrication of the dram may be easily performed . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for rotating wafers in a double sided scrubber without slipping or hesitating . a rotating roller imparts rotary motion to a semiconductor wafer during a double sided cleaning process . the rotating roller and wafer contact at their outer edges and the friction between their outer edges causes the wafer to rotate . the roller has an outer edge with a groove . the wafer edge is pinched inside the groove to create enough friction that when cleaning solutions are applied the wafer does not slip and continues to rotate . also , the groove allows the roller to pinch the wafer just enough so that when the roller reaches the flat of the wafer , the roller may regain the radius of the wafer without hesitating . | 7Electricity
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a method for obtaining a result for a post - query may include : algorithmically treating the query to create a signature . composing a pseudo - get web identifier including a web address identifying a responding station and the signature . sending the query via a network to the responding station to request the result . determining whether the result is stored in a cache unit in the network . if the result is stored in a cache unit , providing the result to the requesting station . if the result is not stored in a cache unit , acquiring the result from the responding station . storing the result in a receiving cache unit . sending a resubmitted query via the network to the responding station in a format appropriate to retrieve the stored result from the receiving cache unit . the resubmitted query format includes the signature phrase . | 6Physics
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a mould for an injection moulding apparatus , the mould including at least two mould parts which mate to form the mould cavity and which separate to permit removal of the moulded article , each mould part including a relatively rigid body having an abutment face which abuts with an abutment face of the other mould part when said parts mate , the body of at least one mould part including a recess in its abutment face which is filled with a resilient material defining a portion of said mould cavity . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of ato molecular sieve framework comprising forming a reaction medium comprising of reactive sources al 2 o 3 , p 2 o 5 and / or silica and a templating agent and subjecting the reaction medium to microwave hydrothermal heating until crystals of ato framework are formed . the templating agent used in the reaction medium is a long chain quaternary ammonium dihydroxide organic moiety having c 5 - c 10 linear chain alkane , alkene or alkyl . the crystalline ato type molecular sieve framework obtained by the process of the present invention is pure and completely free from commonly observed major impurity phase , namely ael framework . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a plurality of interlocking stackable foam pillow segments together with a head and neck support and an elongated generally cylindrical resilient neck support member . the pillow segments are generally rectangular defining interlocking members which facilitate the stacking and interlock of the pillow segments in a vertical stack . the head and neck support defines a pillow resting surface and a head resting surface . the head resting surface further defines an ear clearance cavity surrounded by a face support surface . the head and neck support further includes a flexible mesh fabric ear coupling having an outer edge joined to and surrounding the face support surface and encircling the ear - receiving cavity . the ear - receiving cavity is sized to receive the user &# 39 ; s ear into the ear coupling and is elastically constricted to close upon the user &# 39 ; s ear between the ear and head surface to captivate the ear . | 0Human Necessities
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a communications and documentation system is disclosed that improves staff communication , education , and / or documentation . this system is interactive and integrates speech recognition , telephony , wireless , and / or database technologies , and innovative algorithms in a novel way that allows for assigning staff , scheduling staff activities , and data collection and reporting . the system also incorporates features that promote ease of use by persons who are not skilled at using technology . | 6Physics
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the process for investment casting of complex shapes has historically had 6 basic steps in it . depending upon the path taken , these discrete steps have been reduced to either 5 steps , or to 2 steps , discarding the unwanted steps . instead of having to generate the shape of each sacrificial pattern , the process generates either a male tree containing a plurality of sacrificial patterns , already on their runners , onto which a mold shell can be formed , or , a female shell , made of a refractory material , and forming internally the outside surfaces of the plurality of patterns and runners . this process removes both capital expenditure for tooling and process time by up to 90 %. by removing several lengthy , time - dependant steps from the process the part cost and lead time are reduced . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in order to protectively support the weighing cell of electronic weighing apparatus within a housing and thereby isolate the weighing cell from external impact and shock forces , the weighing cell is mounted on the central portion of the relatively resilient printed circuit board of the electronic load measuring circuitry , which printed circuit board is supported at its edge or corner portions in spaced relation above the bottom wall of the weighing apparatus housing . | 6Physics
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a train rail includes an upper rail head , a lower rail head , a web , and at least one piezoelectric plate . the lower rail head is substantially parallel to the upper rail head . the web perpendicularly connects the upper rail head to the lower rail head . the at least one piezoelectric plate is positioned in the train rail and configured for producing electric power under pressure . | 7Electricity
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a method of stringing a bundle of cables from a suspension bracket suspended from a tower cross arm by insulator strings includes securing a temporary connection along at least a part of one of the strings to provide a temporary suspension connection which enables the string to be uncoupled , so that one of the cables can be passed through the uncoupled string . the string is then recoupled and the temporary connection is removed to allow the conductor to be secured to the suspension bracket . this method enables one or more cables to be secured above the suspension bracket for reducing the voltage gradient across the lowermost insulators of the strings . | 7Electricity
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a method is provided for supplying to an operator a video stream from at least one of a plurality of cameras that capture images . this includes connecting the cameras and a computer to a network and recording the images from each camera into a corresponding buffer accessible to the computer . upon detecting a triggering event associated with an event - recording camera , further operations include responding to the triggering event by depositing the images from an event - recording buffer corresponding to said event - recording camera as the video stream into a reviewable memory , and retrieving the video stream from the reviewable memory for the operator . the operator is preferably one of a commander using a command workstation , a lethal response operator using a lethal workstation , and a non - lethal response operator using a non - lethal workstation . also preferably , each workstation is assigned as one of a primary brain and failover brains . the primary brain functions to execute software and issue control signals , so that if the primary brain fails , one of the failover brains assumes the functions , that failover brain being selected in a sequential order . | 7Electricity
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an operating device for an electrical appliance with a control panel has a control element for operation through rotary actuation arranged in the control panel , said control element being disposed and mounted in a receptacle behind the control panel . the receptacle has light - conducting and / or light transmitting material in the manner of a light guide , and is illuminated through an led at a posterior end facing away from the control panel and with light apertures provided at another anterior end on the control panel around the control element extending forwardly beyond the control panel . | 6Physics
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an optical device having an optical element , a base plate which has a mount surface for setting the optical element , a first holding member composed of at least a hole and a projection so as to permit the optical element mounted on the base plate to move longitudinally and a second holding member composed of a hole and a projection so as to restrain the optical element from moving in a direction orthogonal to an optical axis . | 6Physics
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an optical disk apparatus adopted to play back an optical disk , includes a laser source to emit a laser beam to an optical disk , a condenser lens to condense the laser beam reflected by the optical disk , a photodetector irradiated by the condensed laser beam and including a main light receiving part and an auxiliary light receiving part disposed adjacently to the main light receiving part , and a signal processor to output a difference between an output of the main light receiving part and an output of the auxiliary light receiving part as a playback signal representing information recorded on an information recording layer of the optical disk . | 6Physics
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radioactive liquids are stored in coils placed in tanks containing circulating cooling medium . the liquid in the coil is circulated by a fluidic pump . in the event of a failure in the pumps circulating the cooling medium the decay heat will cause the cooling medium to boil . a reflux condensor fitted to the tank prevents loss of cooling medium during such periods of pump malfunction . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an echo canceler disabling system is associated with a cellular data communications device , such as a modem , which is utilized to communicate digital data over a cellular network for the purpose of enhancing digital data communications over the network . the echo canceler disabling system is configured to disable voice echo cancelers brought on - line during digital data transmission after call startup in order to prevent disruption of digital data communications by the voice echo cancelers . to deactivate the voice echo cancelers , the echo canceler disabling system is configured to transmit a tone at approximately 2100 hz with 180 degree phase reversals to disable one or more echo cancelers brought on - line after the call startup . in architecture , the echo canceler disabling system includes a mechanism to detect a loss of signal synchronization , a mechanism to send an echo canceler disable tone , and a mechanism to send a retrain signal after the echo canceler disable tone is sent in order to reestablish signal synchronization . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to a fluid composite , a device for producing the fluid composite , and a system for producing an aerated fluid composite therewith , and more specifically a fluid composite made of a fuel and its oxidant for burning as part of different systems such as fuel burners or combustion chambers and the like . the invention also relates to an emulsion , an apparatus for producing an emulsion , a system for producing an emulsion with the apparatus for producing the emulsion , a method for producing a dynamic preparation with the emulsion , and more specifically to a new type of a stable liquid / liquid emulsion in the field of colloidal chemistry , such as a water / fuel or fuel / fuel emulsion for all spheres of industry . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a testing tool for verifying a reliability of robot software components is provided , and more particularly , a simulation - based interface testing automation system and method that may automatically perform a test for functions and performance of an interface with respect to robot software components are provided . thus , it is possible to efficiently perform a test for an interface of robot software components . in particular , it is possible to automatically generate test cases required for testing , to perform a test in various languages , and to perform a test suitable for a robot . | 6Physics
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a multiple effect plant growth promoting mixture is provided that includes a first plurality of fertilizer granules , each containing a quantity of a bioavailable source of nitrogen , phosphorus , or potassium . a second plurality of granules , each containing an active agent effective in inhibiting an organism interfering with plant growth are intermixed with the fertilizer granules . the fertilizer granules are substantially devoid of the active agent adhering to the fertilizer granule and the active agent granules are substantially devoid of fertilizer . the potential for cross contamination being associated with granule breakage associated with intermixing and transport . | 0Human Necessities
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a process for the separation or concentration of olefinic hydrocarbons from mixtures of olefinic and paraffinic hydrocarbons uses a polyimide membrane , the process is well suited to separating propylene from propylene / propane mixtures . the novel method the membrane exhibits good resistance to plasticization by hydrocarbon components in the gas mixture under practical industrial process conditions . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention provides a quinolone compound that inhibits the chronic progression of parkinson &# 39 ; s disease or protects dopamine neurons from disease etiology , thereby suppressing the progression of neurological dysfunction , so as to prolong the period of time until l - dopa is administered while also improving neuronal function ; the quinolone compound of the invention is represented by formula : wherein : r 1 represents hydrogen or the like ; r 2 represents hydrogen or the like ; r 3 represents substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or the like ; r 4 represents halogen or the like ; r 5 represents hydrogen or the like ; r 6 represents hydrogen or the like ; and r 7 represents hydrogen or the like . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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this document describes an advanced laboratory platform rocker . an electronic circuit controls the rotation of the shaft of a motor . the shaft is coupled to the platform , such that the angular position of the platform is controllable , as a function of time , enabling non - periodic and non - steady motion . the rotation of the platform can be used to perform other functions , such as initiating the dispensing of liquid into a tray on the platform , and dispersing of liquid from a tray on the platform . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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calculated performance improvements are expected from a particularly new class of compounds , geminal - bis - substituted heterocyclic nitramines , when formulated into explosives and propellants . this invention involves novel and nonintuitive methods for the preparation of certain derivatives of 2 , 2 - bis - n - nitro - 1 , 3 - propanediamine which are suitable precursors leading to 5 , 5 - bishexahydro - 1 , 3 - dinitropyrimidine . the invention also involves novel and nonintuitive methods for the preparation of rnfx , a specific member of a general class of compounds with the substructure 2 , 2 - bis - n - nitro - 1 , 3 - propanediamine . rnfx is produced by the use of key intermediates , including tetrahydropyrimidin - 5 - ones , which allow formation of the target structural subcomponent , 2 , 2 - bis - n - nitro - 1 , 3 - propanediamine , and a more specific substructure of 2 , 2 - bis - n , n ′- dinitro - 1 , 3 - propanediamine . in addition , this invention involves 5 , 5 - bishexahydropyrimidine derivatives , related geminal - bisalkylene derivatives , and novel precursors to these new derivatives , by the use of certain novel key intermediates . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to an improved process for the purification of tiacumicin b . specifically , the invention relates to a simplified , optimised process for the purification of tiacumicin b from a fermentation broth , using chromatography techniques . in particular , the invention relates to a method for purifying tiacumicin b which comprises subjecting a liquid containing tiacumicin b to at least one hydrophobic interaction chromatography step . the process according to the invention is simpler than the processes according to the prior art , and can easily be used on a large scale for commercial production . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a plasma - activated coating process covalently binds enzymes in their bioactive state , has low thrombogenicity and can be robustly applied to medical devices , resisting delamination when deployed in vivo . applying this process to attachment of proteins such as enzymes that inhibit thrombosis and anticoagulants such as heparin or heparin fragments , one can produce medical devices and other materials for use in vascular applications having a number of benefits including covalent attachment , not requiring intermediate linkers or chemistry ; substrate independent works on polymers , metals , ceramics , 3d shapes like stents , valves , etc . ; bioactivity is retained ; surface may retain greater bioactivity over time in vivo ; simultaneously supports endothelialisation ; can be stored for long periods , following freeze drying , and retains effectiveness when rehydrated and ; surface is able to bind many fibrinolytic enzymes such as streptokinase , urokinase , tpa , plasmin ). | 0Human Necessities
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an image - transmitting - side device comprises : a one - phase to two - phase converter circuit for separating parallel image data , which are to be transmitted , into even and odd data ; a first parallel - serial converting circuit ; a second parallel - serial converting circuit ; means for allowing a user to select , as the resolution mode for the image data to be transmitted , one of a first resolution mode and a second resolution mode that is higher in resolution than the first resolution mode ; and switch means for applying the parallel image data , which are to be transmitted , to the first parallel - serial converting circuit when the first resolution mode is selected , and for applying the parallel image data , which are to be transmitted , to the one - phase to two - phase converter circuit when the second resolution mode is selected . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of treating or preventing painful disorders comprises the intrathecal administration of civamide or one of its salts in an amount of about 0 . 001 - 1 mg by weight in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle to provide surprisingly long - lasting pain relief . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention enables high temperature superconducting metal oxide materials reba 2 cu 3 o x bco ) to carry high superconducting currents at high current densities under high magnetic field , in all orientations of the field , and at high temperatures . the superconductor is adapted to carry current in a superconducting state , with the superconductor having a current carrying capacity of at least 250 a / cm width , in a field of 3 tesla , at 65 kelvin , at all angles relative to the coated conductor . more preferably , the current carrying capacity extends through the range of substantially 250 a / cm to 500 a / cm . excellent performance is achieved by use of intrinsic pinning centers in the hts compound . the invention preferably does not require the addition of extra elements or compounds or particles to the superconducting compound during synthesis , nor does it require extra process steps . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to red color emitting compounds for an organic electroluminescent device , particularly to red color emitting compounds represented by the following formula having high luminescence efficiency and enhanced thermal - stability : r 1 — ch ═ ch — x — ch ═ ch — r 2 wherein , r 1 , r 2 and x each are as defined below . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a chromatic dispersion compensator comprises a beam delay element , such as one or more gires - tournois etalon ; a beam director , such as a polarizing beam splitter , a prism polarizer , a dielectric polarizer or a crystal polarizer ; and a polarization changer , such as one or more quarter - wave plates . the beam director directs an inbound optical beam based on its polarization toward the beam delay element whereat a first unit of group delay is induced . the optical beam traverses the beam delay element and enters a polarization changer whereat the optical beam obtains a new polarization . the optical beam traverses the polarization changer and re - enters the beam director whereupon a path change is induced on the optical beam based on its new polarization and the optical beam is redirected toward the beam delay element whereat a second unit of group delay is induced . the compensator is arranged to advantageously perform the referenced technique contemporaneously on two constituent optical beams of an inbound optical beam and eventually re - combine the two constituent optical beams into an outbound optical beam . the beam delay element may include one or more gtes . inducement of path changes and direction of the optical beam to the beam delay element may be assisted by one or more ninety degree mirrors . the referenced technique may be performed on an optical beam more than twice , such that a third , fourth , fifth , etc . delay is induced on the optical beam . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for controlling messages in a software system . the method activates a report - handling module when a subroutine has a message to send . the subroutine passes an identification to the report - handling module . the subroutine then passes a message and message level to the report handling module . the report - handling module then determines the message level to be reported for that subroutine , the process from which that subroutine is sending messages and the message level to be reported for that process . if the message level of the message compares correctly to the message level of the subroutine and the process , the message is reported . | 6Physics
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a catalyst composition comprising : a complex comprised of v 2 x 3 m and alcl 2 r 2 wherein x = cl , br , or i , or mixtures thereof ed = an electron donor , which is an ether , a phosphine , a ketone , an isocyanide , or an ester , said electron donor having 2 to 20 carbon atoms r = an alkyl having up to 14 carbon atoms m = an integer from 3 to 6 , said complex impregnated into an inorganic oxide support ; sufficient trialkylaluminum compound adsorbed on the inorganic oxide support to provide a molar ratio of adsorbed trialkylaluminum compound to vanadium of about 2 . 5 : 1 to about 10 : 1 ; a halocarbon promoter ; and a hydrocarbyl aluminum cocatalyst . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a base station and a user equipment device and a method for sending data from the user equipment device to the base station is proposed . the method for transmitting data comprises the steps of determining disadvantageous transmission conditions for the user equipment device and if such disadvantageous transmission conditions are determined , transmitting data in a reserved frame . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of controlling valve landing in a camless engine including a valve movable between fully open and fully closed positions , and an electromagnetic valve actuator for actuating the valve is provided . the method includes providing at least one discrete position measurement sensor to determine when the valve is at a particular position during valve movement . the velocity of the valve is calculated at the particular position based upon current and rate of change of current in the electromagnetic valve actuator when the valve is at the particular position . valve landing is controlled based upon the calculated velocity . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a touch fastener has a plurality of interspaced bonding elements arranged on a backing . each element has a head connected to the backing by a stem . to allow the head to always remain fastened to a body in the immediate vicinity , even if the backing is axially displaced over a predeterminable distance on a plane extending parallel to the body , the head has a disc with a diameter greater than the diameter at any point on the stem . the stem is conical and connected to the disk in an articulated manner by an articulated part . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an armored garment stabilization system utilizing a shirt with fastening means for the stabilization of ballistic armor and ballistic armor carriers worn over the shirt . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a wind power unit comprising a mast , a rotor with several blades , a nacelle and optionally further components around which there is a flow , is disclosed . the surfaces of the mast and / or the rotor blades and / or the nacelle and / or the further components at least partly comprise recesses for improvement of the flow . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and system for monitoring and measuring the amount of deflection of a pneumatic tire wherein said monitoring system in the tire detects tire sidewall deflection by measuring the length of the tire contact patch area relative to the total circumference of the tire . the embedded sensor device generates a signal which varies as it passes through the tire contact patch within the tire on a moving vehicle . if the vehicle is moving at a constant speed , the ratio of time which the sensor spends inside the contact patch to the time the sensor spends outside the contact patch is proportional to tire deflection . sensor electrical signals are digitized and counted to determine deflection , tire speed and the number of tire revolutions to improve performance of both the tire and the vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed are systems and methods to concentrate sunlight with inflatable enclosures to heat substances , including fluids and for cooking , and to provide concentrated sunlight for other uses . the system includes an inflatable sunlight concentrator , an inflatable cooking housing , and a cooking container . when inflated , the upper balloon has a substantially cone - shape and concentrates sunlight towards the bottom balloon . the bottom balloon may be of various shapes and may concentrate sunlight towards the cooking space . each balloon is less than two ounces and can be folded into a small pocket - sized package when it is deflated . the cooking space may be a thermal bag , a box , or an insulated space . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present disclosure provides a method and system for identification of an electronic assembly , when used multiple times in a larger system , to change its location status in a system based on its mounting configuration . the mounting configuration dictates the identification and thus reduces incorrect identification settings and the need for complicated installation instructions . in at least one embodiment , the identification is determined by the location of a fastener , such as a grounding fastener , on the assembly . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a lock for furniture or similar articles with a flexible tamboured cover which traverses a track . upon actuation of the lock , the pin is shifted within the track and prevents movement of the cover therein . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a map information providing device comprises : a unit for registering a second destination which a map information provider originally selects , in addition to a first destination of a dealer who is under contract with a map information provider to be published on a map , as map information ; a unit of checking whether the requested destination is the first destination or the second destination when the map information of a destination is requested by a user terminal device ; and a unit of providing the map information free of charge in the case of the first destination , while , in the case of the second destination , notifying the user terminal device of the effect that it is with a charge , so to confirm a user &# 39 ; s will to pay for the charge ; when acceptance of the payment is confirmed by the user terminal device , performing billing processing and providing the map information , while when refusal of the payment is confirmed by the user terminal device , finishing a connection . | 6Physics
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