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a device for binding a boot to a cross - country ski , the device fixing the front of the boot to the ski while allowing the rear of the boot to move relative to the ski between a low position and a high position . the device includes an elastic return system for applying an elastic return force to return the boot to the low position , and an elastic abutment operable at the end of travel of the boot toward the high position . | 0Human Necessities
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a rotating apparatus for a liquid crystal display comprises : a main body provided with a mounting recess having a predetermined radius of curvature ; a liquid crystal display provided , at its bottom surface , with a curved portion corresponding to the mounting recess so that the curved portion rotates in surface contact with the surface of the mounting recess ; and an angle regulator for guiding the rotation , in a predetermined direction , of the lcd and setting a position of the lcd when rotated to a predetermined position . the angle regulator includes : a plurality of bosses protruding from the bottom surface of the lcd ; guide holes formed along a curvature of the mounting recess so as to form passageways through which the bosses are rotated ; guide rails protruding from both sides of the guide holes toward the bottom surface of the mounting recess ; and sliders which slide along the guide rails and engage the bosses . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an accommodating intraocular lens is provided having optical parameters that are altered in - situ , wherein an optic portion of the lens includes a lens piston that alters the shape of a lens element of the lens to alter the optical power of the lens , responsive to forces applied to a haptic portion to the lens by contraction of the ciliary muscles . forces applied to the haptic portion are concentrated by the lens piston to provide a greater dynamic range , and may be further augmented by the use of haptic pistons disposed in the haptic portion of the lens . | 0Human Necessities
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arrangements are described wherein fluid is supplied under pressure to lubricate and replenish the fluid film located between the rotating , inner bearing sleeve and the outer , stationary sleeve insert of the bearing assemblies of a motor . the sleeve insert is provided with fluid metering passages that permit lubricating fluid to pass through the body of the sleeve insert . the sleeve insert is disposed radially within a sleeve insert holder , and a fluid gap is defined between the two components . during operation , vibration of the rotor shaft within the stator bore is damped by the fluid spring created by the metering of fluid through the sleeve insert . as a result , friction is reduced and the lifespan of the motor increased . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and computer program product which allows both phone - based and ip - based clients to participate in a single audio conference . the method enables at least two multi - point control units to connect via a standard data linkage . the method and computer program product enables the phone - based mcu to handle the phone clients and the ip - based mcu to handle the ip - based clients , while connecting the two to allow each participating client to hear all other participating clients . | 7Electricity
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a ladder system is disclosed which allows for stabilizing a ladder on multiple surfaces without the need for a second person or a great deal of setup time . the collapsible ladder system includes a larger ladder section and a smaller ladder strut section which are pivotally connected at a point which is at or below the midpoint of the larger ladder section . the larger ladder section and smaller ladder strut section are connected by a rigid adjustable linkage , or spreader , at a point that is below the pivotable connection . the ladder further includes a means for stability on a variety of surfaces . at the ground contact point , the point where the ladder side rail ends and the ground meet , there are adjustable gripping feet , which can be independently or in combination vertically or angularly adjusted for maximum stability . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a protective cover device includes a supporting member secured to a worktable of a sawing machine , a cantilever having rear and front pivot ends pivoted to the supporting member and a cover shield by rear and front journal pins , respectively . at least one of the rear and front journal pins is movable relative to a corresponding one of the rear and front pivot ends between a latched position , where a respective one of the rear and front journal pins pivotally secures a corresponding one of the rear and front pivot ends to a corresponding one of the supporting member and the cover shield , and a released position , where the respective one of the rear and front journal pins is clear of the corresponding one of the supporting member and the front pivot end by being withdrawn therefrom . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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scalability and energy efficiency are key issues in data centers imposing tight constraints on the networking infrastructure connecting the servers . optical interconnection mitigates electronic limitations but the additional flexibility offered by wdm and datarate across a data center interconnection network requires architectural design , photonic technologies , and operating strategies be selected and optimized to meet power consumption requirements . multi - plane architectures based upon space - wavelength domain architectures have been proposed to overcome scalability limitations . it would be beneficial to extend space and time switching domains with the wavelength domain for additional capacity to increase throughput as well as providing same electro - optic interface . accordingly , the inventors have established space - time domain interconnection network architectures with wavelength domain overlay overcoming power consumption issues , especially at low utilization , by exploiting all - optical implementations with active elements which act simultaneously as a switch and an amplifier , and the possibility to remain in an idle state when unused . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to the field of perfumery and more precisely it concerns a device , and the consumer articles associated therewith , for dispensing an active composition in the surrounding space . the device includes an active liquid having a specific volatility , a reservoir holding a part of the active liquid , a lid and a wick - emanator superstructure having a wicking part and an emitting part , the latter having an evaporative surface directly exposed to the surrounding space , and a specific absorbency and weight per unit of the evaporative surface . | 0Human Necessities
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embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for using a combustion dynamics tuning algorithm with a multi - can combustor . according to one embodiment of the invention , a method for controlling a gas turbine engine with an engine model can be implemented for an engine comprising multiple cans . the method can include obtaining operating frequency information associated with multiple cans of the engine . in addition , the method can include determining variation between operating frequency information of at least two cans . furthermore , the method can include determining a median value based at least in part on the variation . moreover , the method can include inputting the median value to an engine model , wherein based at least in part on the median value , the engine model determines an engine control action . in addition , the method can include outputting a control command to implement the engine control action . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus is provided for securing a panel to a substrate . the apparatus includes a base member , and an attachment member for securing the base member to the substrate . the apparatus further includes a clip member including a u - shaped member and an angle - sided member . the u - shaped member includes a central portion and first and second walls defining a generally u - shaped access region for accepting the angle - sided member . at least one of the first and second walls includes a longitudinal flange extending laterally outwardly from an upper end thereof . each of the u - shaped member and the angle - sided member includes a corresponding hole for accepting the attachment member therethrough . the apparatus further includes a securing member for pressing the longitudinal flange against at top edge portion of the panel . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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logic circuits that support the addition of three binary numbers using hardwired adders are described . in one embodiment , this is accomplished by using a 3 : 2 compressor , using hardwired adders to add the sums and carrys produced by the 3 : 2 compression , and sharing carrys data calculated in one logic element with the following le . in such an embodiment , with the exception of the first and last les in a logic array block , each le in effect lends one look - up table to the le below and borrows one lut from the le above . the lut being lent or borrowed is one that implements the carry function in the 3 : 2 compressor model . in another aspect , an embodiment of the present invention provides les that include selectors to select signals corresponding to the addition of three binary numbers mode . | 6Physics
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a data storage system configured for efficient mirroring of data between paired redundant controllers is provided . more particularly , in response to the receipt of customer data from a host for storage , a first controller segments the received customer data into one or more frames of data . in addition , the first controller determines or associates certain metadata for each frame of customer data , and inserts that metadata in the corresponding frame . the frames , including the metadata , are provided to a secondary controller . the secondary controller stores the customer data from a received frame in memory , and stores the corresponding metadata in another location of memory that is indexed to the location where the customer data was stored . the secondary controller may also associate a count value with each frame of data in order to distinguish the most recent frame of data should frames in memory have matching metadata . | 6Physics
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a photographic printing paper support wherein one side of the raw paper is covered by a composition containing titanium oxide dispersed in polyethylene terephthalate resin or a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate and another resin , and the other side is covered by a composition containing calcium carbonate dispersed in polyethylene terephthalate resin or a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate with another resin , which can provide an excellent photographic paper having good water resistance , whightness and gloss is disclosed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention includes a adaptable high - performance node with several features that enable it to provide high performance along with adaptability . a preferred embodiment of the rxn includes a run - time configurable data path and control path . the rxn supports multi - precision arithmetic including 8 , 16 , 24 , and 32 bit codes . data flow can be reconfigured to minimize register accesses for different operations . for example , multiply - accumulate operations can be performed with minimal , or no , register stores by reconfiguration of the data path . predetermined kernels can be configured during a setup phase so that the rxn can efficiently execute , e . g ., discrete cosine transform , fast - fourier transform and other operations . other features are provided . | 6Physics
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a stein hall cup for measuring the viscosity of a starch adhesive is automated to provide viscosity measurement in real time using a plc or other data gathering and control processor . temperature of the adhesive is measured concurrently with viscosity and temperature signals are processed with the timed viscosity signal to provide a temperature compensated value of starch viscosity . | 6Physics
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a cmos imager having reduced dark current and methods of forming the same . a nitrided gate oxide layer having approximately twice the thickness of a typical nitrided gate oxide is provided over the photosensor region of a cmos imager . the gate oxide layer provides an improved contaminant barrier to protect the photosensor , contains the p + implant distribution in the surface of the p + pinned region of the photosensor , and reduces photon reflection at the photosensor surface , thereby decreasing dark current . | 7Electricity
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a method of assigning performance indicators to objects of a network employing a computation to assign performance indicators to said objects of said network such that a sum of said performance indicators of objects along a given path in said network in relation to a first threshold value indicates whether said path fulfils a predetermined criterion , and / or indicates whether said path does not fulfil said predetermined criterion . a method of evaluating a performance of a path in a network based on the performance indicators involves the steps of calculating a sum of performance indicators for said objects along said path and evaluating a performance of said path by comparing said sum against a first threshold value . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides an asphalt composition comprising an asphalt and antistripping additive comprising at least one of the compound having the formula , or : . sub . m . sub . n ]. sub . x -- p --. sub . y wherein r 1 represents a linear hydrocarbon radical having 8 to 24 carbon atoms or an alkyl phenyl group having 8 to 24 carbon atoms , po represents oxypropylene group , eo represents oxyethylene group , each of m and n represents the number of added molecules , m is a number of 1 to 6 , n is a number of 0 to 6 ; . sub . m . sub . n ]. sub . x -- p --. sub . y wherein r 2 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having a branched methyl group and having 8 to 24 carbon atoms , po represents oxypropylene group , eo represents oxyethylene group , each of m and n represents the number of added molecules , m is a number of 0 to 6 , n is a number of 0 to 6 ; and . sub . m . sub . n ]. sub . x -- p --. sub . y wherein r 3 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having two or more branched methyl groups or at least one of branched group including 2 or more carbons and having 8 to 24 carbon atoms , po represents oxypropylene group , eo represents oxyethylene group , each of m and n represents the number of added molecules , m is a number of 0 to 6 , n is a number of 0 to 6 , each of x and y of the formula , or being a number of 1 to 2 , the sum total of x and y being 3 , r 1 , r 2 and r 3 being saturated or unsaturated . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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surgical methods and related medical devices for treating glaucoma are disclosed . the method comprises trabecular bypass surgery , which involve bypassing diseased trabecular meshwork with the use of a seton implant . the seton implant is used to prevent a healing process known as filling in , which has a tendency to close surgically created openings in the trabecular meshwork . the surgical method and novel implant are addressed to the trabecular meshwork , which is a major site of resistance to outflow in glaucoma . in addition to bypassing the diseased trabecular meshwork at the level of the trabecular meshwork , existing outflow pathways are also used or restored . the seton implant is positioned through the trabecular meshwork so that an inlet end of the seton implant is exposed to the anterior chamber of the eye and an outlet end is positioned into fluid collection channels at about an exterior surface of the trabecular meshwork or up to the level of aqueous veins . | 0Human Necessities
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the presence of endotoxin in the outer membrane of cell wall of a gram - negative bacteria is used to determine bacterial contamination in a biological product . the amount of endotoxin present in a biological product is accurately measured without influence of a limulus reaction - activating substance which causes a false - positive reaction , by a method including the steps of : inactivating the limulus reaction - activating substance , if any , in the biological product , by exposing the biological product to a surfactant at a temperature ranging from the surfactant &# 39 ; s freezing point to 50 ° c . ; and measuring the amount of endotoxin present in the biological product , using a limulus reagent . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system and method composing , sending and receiving voicemail transmissions in an asynchronous manner is disclosed wherein mobile device users can compose and store audio messages in their respective local devices whereby the messages are subsequently forwarded to a network entity for eventual transmission to one or more destination devices . | 7Electricity
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a reproducing apparatus having an editing function is arranged to , in response to an instruction for setting an editing program , generate a display image signal corresponding to the contents of the set editing program , to , in response to an instruction for execution of an action verification , generate a display image signal corresponding to contents of an action of a recording apparatus actually used as an external recording apparatus according to a remote operation control command transmitted to the actually used recording apparatus , and to , in response to an instruction for execution of an editing action , generate a display image signal corresponding to a status of progress of the set editing program . the arrangement enables the operator to clearly know how a verifying action is being executed for confirming whether or not the actually used recording apparatus can be remotely operated by the reproducing apparatus , how the editing work is progressing and how the reproducing apparatus is operating . | 6Physics
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a frequency synthesizer for generating a sinusoidal analogue signal comprises a digital signal generator for generating a substantially triangular digital signal . a digital to analogue converter receives the digital signal . the dac has a non - linear transfer function shaped to generate a sinusoidal analogue signal . | 7Electricity
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the action pattern of the amount of web feeding by the lug folding flaps is made optimal in accordance with deviations of detection marks , such as specified printing patterns on the printing surface on web w , from the reference values when they are detected , and the pressing force applied onto web w by dancer roller 9 is stepwise or continuously adjusted according to the detection of the patterns . therefore , in comparison with the conventional examples , it is possible to widen the corrective range for the amount of web feeding . thus , the tolerance for printing errors on web w can be increased , and it is possible to operate the equipment without stopping . furthermore , it is possible to produce packaging containers with printing patterns applied at appointed positions , and faulty products are eliminated . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a direct - current arc furnace having a bottom electrode , electromagnetically and / or chemically induced bath agitations are substantially eliminated by an electromagnet arranged under the vessel bottom . in this way the stability of the bottom electrode is considerably increased . the electromagnet is preferably integrated into the electrical supply of the furnace and serves as a smoothing choke . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a semiconductor device comprising a first semiconductor section including a first wiring layer at one side thereof , a second semiconductor section including a second wiring layer at one side thereof , the first and second semiconductor sections being secured together with the respective first and second wiring layer sides of the first and second semiconductor sections facing each other , a conductive material extending through the first semiconductor section to the second wiring layer of the second semiconductor section and by means of which the first and second wiring layers are in electrical communication . | 7Electricity
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a light - weight turf conditioning machine provides programmable subterranean soil processing . the machine includes a set of electronically controlled air guns that are mounted on a frame a given distance above the ground . each air gun disperses a high pressure stream of fluid into the ground in a vertically aligned cylindrical shape drilling holes into a golf green . the holes are drilled using a hydrated polymer that absorbs and releases moisture in a controlled fashion fostering plant growth . a programmable controls circuit controls the rate , pattern and depth in which holes are drilled into a golf green . a portable storage tank is fluidly joined by a hose to the air guns . the hose allows the storage tank to spaced from the machine as the air guns are carried over the golf green . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed are pyridazine derivatives represented by formula i or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof , pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds , methods of treating and / or preventing diseases or disorders associated with viral infections in patients using the compounds , and the use of the compounds in preparing the medicaments for treating and / or preventing diseases or disorders associated with viral infections . the compounds represented by formula i have antiviral activity , especially anti - microrna viral activity . symbols in the compounds represented are described in the specification . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a drug dosage calculation system includes a hand held , battery operated computing device for use by nurses and other clinical personnel to make calculations pertaining to the drug administration rate and the corresponding flow rate settings of iv systems that are used for intravenous administration of fluids to a patient . flow rate setting , drug dose rate , drug amount and the amount of iv solution into which the drug is diluted are the primary variables used in such calculations . a keyboard is used to supply data to a computation device that computes the unknown quantity . a display device displays the data input to the computer and also displays data calculated for the unknown variable . | 6Physics
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a water - like fluid containing safe water and a significant quantity of soluble dietary fiber . the resulting solution is generally optically clear and has physical properties similar to potable water . the fluid is intended as a replacement for bottled , or other water , as a means to ensure proper hydration . depending on the soluble fiber used the fluid is either non - caloric or extremely low in calories . the amount of soluble fiber is adjusted to a specific amount of water so that consumption of an adequate amount of fluid ensures hydration will also providing an optimal amount of dietary fiber . this is particularly valuable in stressed situations where the diet may not provide adequate fiber without supplementation . the constant metered supply of fiber provided throughout the day is preferable to , and more convenient than , “ bolus ” administration of fiber through laxatives , etc . additionally , the constant presence of soluble fiber in the digestive tract provides the known beneficial effects of moderating the postprandial increase in blood glucose , modulating serum lipid levels , and suppressing appetite . | 0Human Necessities
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provided is a bistatic and multistatic system for detecting and identifying a target in close proximity to an orbiting satellite . an electromagnetic fence is established to surround the satellite , using a ground - based communication uplink from a gateway antenna . a contact or breach of the electromagnetic fence by the target is detected by the satellite , or at other sensor locations , and an exact position , range and isar image of the target is calculated using scattered rf energy from the fence . identification data is transmitted to satellite system monitors , whereby the data is used to decide on a corrective course of action . | 6Physics
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an exercise device includes a first strap portion having a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion joined together along a common longitudinal axis at varying points to define a first plurality of loops , a second strap portion having a third elongate portion and a fourth elongate portion joined together along a second common longitudinal axis at varying points to define a second plurality of loops , and an anchoring device . the first strap portion and the second strap portion are coupled to one another and the anchoring device is configured to hold or secure the coupled first and second strap portions such that the first plurality of loops and the second plurality of loops extend substantially symmetrically away from the anchoring device . | 0Human Necessities
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a guard element having a deflector for covering the gap between an escalator step and an escalator side wall . the guard element comprises an elongate body portion which supports the deflector and an elongate mounting portion which is adapted to abut the escalator side wall . the body portion is provided with a formation which interengages with a corresponding formation provided on the mounting portion . in a preferred embodiment , the formation on the mounting portion comprises a t - shaped rib and the formation on the body portion comprises a t - shaped recess . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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equipment for drilling a row of equidistant holes comprises a carriage attached to a tractor and two earth augers rotated about their axes by the tractor power - take - off through transmission means . the augers are fastened in opposite alignment to a horizontal axle which is mounted in bearings on the carriage and is rotated by one of the road wheels through a chain drive causing the two augers to rotate about the axle in a plane parallel to the direction of travel . the rotating augers enter the soil alternately and drill equidistant holes during progress of the tractor and the carriage . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a system for processing electronic documents includes an existing business system connected to a separate control system . the resulting composite system provides a framework that enables a flexible and customizable process definition for handling incoming documents . within the process definition all the processing steps which are desired for handling an incoming electronic document can be predefined . processing steps like checking the signature and authorizing an incoming legal document can be implemented in the control system and steps like posting a goods receipt or an invoice are implemented in one of the connected business systems . the content of the incoming document is evaluated to determine which business process may be used to carry out the necessary processing steps for the incoming electronic document . the assigned business process and a related process flow sequence define the processing steps to be implemented . | 6Physics
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a process for removing phenols from an aqueous solution is provided , which comprises the steps of contacting a mixture comprising the solution and a metal oxide , forming a phenol metal oxide complex , and removing the complex from the mixture . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a magnetic disk apparatus includes a first disk drive unit capable of accessing a first - size disk contained in a first disk cartridge , and a second disk drive unit capable of accessing a smaller , second - size disk contained in a second disk cartridge , the second disk drive unit being attached to the first disk drive unit to form a single unit . the second disk drive unit comprises : a chassis having a size substantially equal to a size of the first disk drive unit ; a disk motor which rotates the second - size disk of the second disk cartridge on the disk motor when the second - size disk is accessed ; and a motor base attached to a bottom of the disk motor , the motor base including a control circuit to control the rotation of the disk motor . an entire top area of the first disk drive unit is covered with the chassis of the second disk drive unit , and an entire height of the second disk drive unit is substantially equal to an entire height of a conventional disk drive unit added to a thickness of a top plate . | 6Physics
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a medical method includes sliding two substantially straight unconnected arms over a fold of body tissue such that a first arm contacts a first portion of the fold and a second arm contacts a second portion . then , each arm is bent completely through the fold such that both of the arms compress the portions of the fold into contact with each other . another method includes releasably coupling first and second substantially linear arms to a bridge , each of the arms having a substantially straight sliding portion and a bendable piercing portion . the arms are slid over opposing sides of two body tissue layers , the first arm sliding over the first layer and the second over the second layer . while the sliding portions of the arms remain substantially straight , each piercing portion is bent completely through the adjacent layer and halfway through the other layer to compress the two layers together . | 0Human Necessities
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a container lid includes a conventional main or pour opening and a vent opening spaced from the main opening . a vent score defines the shape of the vent opening , and a vent panel covers the vent opening . the vent panel has a raised convex shape . the lower surface of the tab handle includes a protruding portion , seen as a concave shaped element when viewed from above the container lid . the protruding portion of the tab handle can be aligned with the vent panel so application of a downward force on the tab handle transfers force to the vent panel and breaks the vent score . the shapes of the vent panel and concave element of the tab handle can be adjusted for selective and controlled force transfer to create the vent opening . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed is an apparatus for applying a viscous liquid material and a method of controlling the discharge of the viscous liquid material . the apparatus has a movable nozzle having a port for discharging the viscous liquid material in a predetermined discharging direction . the nozzle is movably arranged to controllably trace a predetermined track . a shutter for controllably closing the port of the nozzle includes a shiftable member arranged on the port to move relative to the port between a first position and a second position along a plane which crosses the discharging direction of the nozzle so that the shiftable member release and covers the port of the nozzle . the present invention is suitable for application on a loop track or a closed path . in the method , it is preferred that the first position is located on the front side of the second position facing toward a direction in which the nozzle advances at termination of tracing with the viscous liquid material . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for fluid transportation includes a fluid reservoir and a pump that supplies fluid to a microfluidic device . the microfluidic device has an opening and an electrode positioned proximate the opening . the pump pressurizes fluid within the microfluidic device to form a droplet at the opening . when a desired volume of droplet is formed , a potential difference is generated between an electrode and a target plate . the potential difference causes the drop to form a fluid delivery therebetween . the fluid delivery may take many shapes , including a taylor cone or a stream of droplets . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus is disclosed for allowing the updating and overriding of software parameters used by one or more software programs . the parameters are preferably in cache . when the system needs any such parameter , it first checks cache , then a preferably remotely located database , and then , preferably a flat file on the same computer as the cache . the checking is done in the foregoing order , and the parameter is used upon locating a current version of it . if the current version is obtained from anywhere other than the cache , it is put into cache . | 6Physics
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an electronic device , comprising a plurality of data storage cells , collectively operable in a data access mode and separately in a sleep mode . the sleep mode comprises a period of time during which the plurality of data cells are not accessed and during which a data state stored in each cell in the plurality of data cells is to be maintained at a valid state . the electronic device further comprises circuitry for providing at least one temperature - dependent voltage to at least one storage device in each cell in the plurality of data storage cells during the sleep mode . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a process for the synthesis of the diamine of formula an important intermediate in the synthesis of dabiagtran etexilate . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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garment rack and garment transport system . a collapsible and mobile garment rack is disclosed that can be easily and efficiently erected and collapsed by a single user . the erected garment rack can be used to hang garments across a hanger pole and display shoes on an elevated shoe rack . the garment rack is self containing and collapses easily and efficiently into a tray and cover board . the garment rack is easily maneuvered while erected or collapsed on a set of casters located at the bottom of the garment rack . additionally , the garment rack can be used as part of a clothing transport system which comprises a clothing transport bag that attaches to the top of the cover board while the garment rack is collapsed . this way , the garments and garment rack can be transported as one unit . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a cushion for protecting a vehicle occupant &# 39 ; s head . the cushion inflates and deploys smoothly and is configured so that gas leakage out of the cushion is reduced in order to maintain the inner pressure high for an extended period of time . the cushion includes a protective cushion element and outer shell fabrics superposed on both outer surfaces of the protective cushion element . the cushion element includes a cabin - side base fabric and a window - side base fabric that are sewn together by sewing yarns after being bonded to each other by adhesive . the outer shell fabrics are bonded to the protective cushion element by adhesives . when the protective cushion element is inflated , the outer shell fabrics are tightly stretched over the outer surfaces of the inflated protective cushion element so as to cover depressed portions of the base fabrics . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a semi - trailer for is converted for transporting motorized golf carts and side by side recreational vehicles which are loaded onto the floor and an upper support level with detachable two tier loading ramps and receivers . the upper support level includes transverse shore beams connected to the logistic posts in the side wall of the semi - trailer which then supports and stabilizes a foldable floor system defined by pivotal panels which hinge upwardly into a stored position . the ramps are carried in a rack under the trailer floor . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention is a single - lumen balloon catheter and assembly having a variable stiffness shaft that allows for greater guidewire trackability and proximal pushability than previous designs . the catheter has an elongate tubular body that is made of inner and outer coaxial tubes , the inner tube being made of proximal and distal sections , the proximal section being stiffer than the distal section and the distal section being stiffer than the outer tube . | 0Human Necessities
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break away panels , devices and methods of using the breakaway panels with grid scored patterns for fire extinguisher cabinets which can be made for small , mid - size and large size fire extinguisher cabinets , and easily resized when needed . three novel panels each having novel vertical and horizontal scored lines running throughout the panels and be located on the inside surface of the installed panels . an installer can easily break off upper and / or lower and / or side edges of the panels in order to resize the panel to fit almost any size fire extinguisher cabinet . the scoring lines can be accomplished by a router . alternatively , the entire panel and the scored lines can be formed from injection molding . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention is concerned with the modification of the sodium salt of a known optical brightener to obtain a white crystalline material . the commercially available 4 , 4 &# 39 ;- bis -- stilbene - 2 , 2 &# 39 ;- disulphonic acid is neutralized with a sodium base such as caustic and exposed to temperatures above about 65 ° c . as an aqueous slurry containing some undissolved disodium salt . the water solubility of this salt may be inhibited by the addition of an electrolyte and the product may be recovered by spray drying . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to rigid polyurethane foams prepared by reacting a polyether polyol other than one derived from ethylenediamine , an alkylene oxide adduct of ethylenediamine , catalyst , surfactant , and blowing agent , and an organic polyisocyanate . the compositions are useful for producing insulation panels . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an implant system which facilitates and improves the non - penetrating deep sclerectomy / canalostomy surgery by assured maintenance of the scleral aqueous filled space by a basic permanent chamber which can be easily connected into the opening of the schlemm &# 39 ; s canal by adjustable connecting tubes . this implant system also provides surgical options for penetrating through descemet &# 39 ; s membrane as well as for outflow into the subconjunctival space though the superficial scleral layer . | 0Human Necessities
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an impulse charger for motor vehicle engines include impulse valves driven using driving force continuously generated by a driving apparatus so as to be instantaneously opened and closed at a high speed by a link unit in which link members are interconnected , and in which the impulse valves for all cylinders are simultaneously driven . thus , the impulse charger provides simple drive control , reduction in necessary components , and an efficient mounting space , guarantees easy manufacturing and mounting at a low cost , and prevents noise from being generated when the impulse valves are operated . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention is an adjustable height bed side guard device and method to reduce the risk of a child from falling out of bed while sleeping and help wean or transition a child away from needing a bed side guard . the bed side guard height can be adjusted and reduced or raised in set time intervals , providing a simple , step - by - step process to help a child become confident as well as subconsciously accustomed to being in a bed . the device comprises at least one elongated bolster with two or more connected layers that are assembled on top of a conventional mattress and secured in operative position along one side of the mattress by a conventional mattress pad or fitted bed sheet covering the mattress and the bolster and is tucked under the mattress . multiple devices may be used to provide further security on all sides of a bed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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this invention describes a high - performance , log - structured implementation of a raid subsystem that can be efficiently implemented in software . the methods described here allow the raid subsystem to achieve high performance without using specialized hardware such as non - volatile memory or hardware xor / dma engines . furthermore , the raid implementation described here is well suited for supporting many functions required for advanced storage virtualization such as virtual disks , graceful addition and removal of disks , tolerating multi - disk failures , and snapshots . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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online communications are susceptible to high levels of fraud or other unauthorized communications . online sources of information about goods , including business - to - business resources , marketplace web sites , custom retail web sites , and the like may knowingly or unknowingly transmit communications representing counterfeit goods as genuine , communications regarding overstock goods at low prices without production and commission costs , and solicit customers anonymously . in some embodiments of the present disclosure , electronic information sources are monitored using data metrics to track electronic retailer activities , monitor distribution volumes by source , and monitor pricing . analysis of such communications may be used to detect potentially fraudulent activity , and , based on manufacturer policy and threshold settings , may automatically report , notify , or take action against such illicit communications . | 6Physics
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a diffusion solder position between two parts has intermetallic phases formed by two solder components . nanoparticles of a filler material are three - dimensionally distributed in its diffusion region in addition to the intermetallic phases . furthermore , a process for producing the diffusion solder position and for producing an electronic power component , which has a plurality of diffusion solder positions , is provided . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides a brush - like mounting device of the type for detachably mounting a cleaning , stripping , scrubbing , polishing or the like type member , such as a pad , for commercial , industrial and / or residential applications . the device includes a generally rigid body member having at least one generally planar side surface . first retention means , including resilient filament means , extends from this surface for coacting gripping engagement with a pad ; and second retention means including resilient filament means extends from said surface and angularly in respect to said first retention means for coacting gripping engagement with the confronting surface of said pad and with said first and second filament means coacting for detachably mounting said pad on said mounting device . | 0Human Necessities
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magnetic force is used to re - center a puck in a pointing device or similar transducer - based device . a user can apply finger pressure to move the puck laterally away from the central position . the puck has a first magnet system , and the base of the device has a second magnet system . the magnetic repulsion or other magnetic interaction returns the puck to a central position when the user removes the finger pressure . | 6Physics
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a load management control system is provided for an air conditioner . the system includes an outdoor temperature sensor for sensing outdoor temperature of the outside of an enclosure to be air - conditioned and an indoor temperature sensor for sensing an indoor temperature of the enclosure . a device is provided for determining a difference in output of the indoor and outdoor temperature sensors . a device is provided for comparing the difference in output of the indoor and outdoor temperature sensors with a reference input . the system further includes a device for detecting an external controlling signal from an input device coupled to the system . a control device is provided for controlling an air conditioner control circuit based upon input from the comparing device and the detecting device . when an allowable temperature differential is exceeded , the controlling device opens at least one contact to interrupt the air conditioner control circuit so as to reduce electrical load . the controlling device closes the contact to restore the operation of the air conditioner control circuit when the temperature differential is no longer exceeded . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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to permit machining of a workpiece into a highly accurate tapered configuration , a wire - cutting edm including a numerical controller that reads programmed shape data is utilized . to precisely taper the workpiece , it is necessary to move the upper and lower guides of the wire so that they start and stop moving simultaneously . from the programmed shape data , the respective speeds of the upper and lower guides are computed . the upper guid is interpolated by the upper guide speed , and the lower guide is interpolated by the lower guide speed so that the guides can start and stop moving simultaneously . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for predicting a source of semiconductor part deviation is disclosed . the method includes the steps of selecting at least one chart including part parameters and associating with each of the part parameters at least one fabrication process , which are stored in recipes , scanning the selected charts for deviations in the part parameters , wherein the deviations are determined by monitoring a trend of recent values of the part parameters , indicating the charts containing the part parameters wherein the part parameter values are determined as being outside of at least one trend tolerance value associated with the parameter , identifying , in each of the indicated charts at least one process associated with each of the part parameter deviations outside the at least one tread tolerance value , and determining a source of the parameter deviation by correlating each of the identified at least one processes . in one aspect of the invention , the selected chart includes the relationship between part parameters and processes . | 7Electricity
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there is provided a mobile telephone including a voice recognizer for recognizing a voice made entry thereinto , a memory storing reception / transmission history therein , and a controller for evoking the reception / transmission history from the memory on entry of a voice into the voice recognizer . the mobile telephone makes it possible for an operator to retrieve reception / transmission history without any key operation . | 7Electricity
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the auto - sequenced state machine according to the present invention has a programmable state duration which is independent from the logic speed , it may be adapted to any moore state machine and may operate in metastability occurrence of the latches of the state machine . the programming of a granularity of half a clock cycle provides a performance optimization by using a system of two clocks which are in opposite phase . moreover , the state duration may be programmable on line . the auto - sequenced state machine is composed of a basic moore state machine to which is connected a device comprising a current state decoder which decodes the current state signals q from the moore state machine in order to select one of the biphase state timers and one of the state timing programming circuits , and an or circuit which receives the terminal counts issued from the current selected biphase state timer and generates the final current terminal count to the latches of moore state machine . | 6Physics
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a material transport and distribution consist including an offloading car , a generator car , and hopper cars . the offloading car includes a rotatable conveyor that can offload materials forward of and to the sides of the car . the generator car powers a plurality of hopper car conveyors . the hopper cars include a longitudinal conveyor that overlaps with conveyors of forward - and aft - located cars to enable transport of materials between cars and while the cars are negotiating a turn in the tracks . the hopper car hoppers are divided into chutes with respective guillotine - style gates . each gate includes a resilient panel that flexes to enable closure of the gate without binding on materials exiting therefrom . a control system is provided to manage the gates and conveyors during offloading based on sensed characteristics of the operation thereof . an interlock system is also provided to initiate a cascading shutdown routine when a fault is detected . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a vending arrangement for computerized vending machines , retail displays , automated retail stores , utilizes a centralized , robotic gantry associated with companion modules for vending a plurality of selectable products . the modularized design enables deployment of half - sized or larger , full sized machines . the robotic gantry is deployed in a centralized module disposed adjacent display and inventory modules . inventory modules can be fitted to both gantry sides , and doors can be fitted to the gantry front or rear . the gantry comprises an internal , vertically displaceable elevator utilizing a central conveyor for laterally , horizontally moving selected items from associated display and inventory positions to a vending position . computerized software enables the display and vending functions , and controls elevator movement to dispense products from twin sides of the gantry by appropriately controlling the conveyor . | 6Physics
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the snow discharge spout pipe from a snowblower is conventionally extended by spout extensions commanded by control rod linkages . the present ball and socket joints are used to interconnect each pair of successive link arms to one another , and some link arms to the snowblower casing . these joints are of the universal joint type , including a ball rotatable into a spherical socket . each end of a link arm has such a joint . each socket is composed of two ring members in mutual contact at their flat inner radial faces . these faces are precisely machined to obtain the desired clearance between the spherical surfaces of the ball and ring members . each ball includes an axial bore , rotatably receiving a shoulder bolt . the bolt and ball have lubricating passages opening at the relatively movable bearing surfaces of the bolt , ball and ring members . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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applicants have produced a chromophore and a polymer that are highly sensitive to the presence of various agents , including organophosphates , pesticides , neurotoxins , metal ions , some explosives , and biological toxins . the detection is accomplished by detecting a change in the fluorescence characteristics of the chromophore or polymer when in the presence of the agent to be detected . the chromophore and polymer may be incorporated into sensors of various types , and they are adaptable for potential field use in areas where detection of these types of agents is desired . | 6Physics
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this invention replaces the crank - and - chain drive system of the conventional bicycle . a flexible drive line is pulled directly away from the hip by a stirrup located at the “ ball ” of the foot and drives the rear - wheel hub by means of a cone - shaped spool with a spiral groove . routing pulleys mounted to a sliding shifter provide drive - ratio variability by adding line to or removing line from the spools , thus utilizing spool segments of varying diameter . a tensioned rewind system enables each spool , when driving the hub , to rewind the other . benefits of this system as compared to prior art include : the fact that the machine itself , as opposed to the operator &# 39 ; s leg , changes the leg &# 39 ; s naturally linear motion to rotary ; and a smoother , more efficient means of drive - ratio variation with the added advantage of infinite variability within limits . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an optical system , such as a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus , includes a first optical component , a second optical component , and a measurement arrangement for determining the relative position of the first optical component and the second optical component in six degrees of freedom . the measurement arrangement is adapted to determine the relative position of the first optical component and the second optical component over six different length measurement sections . the length measurement sections extend directly between the first optical component and the second optical component . | 6Physics
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an aspect of the present invention includes a method for patterning a workpiece covered at least partly with a layer sensitive to electromagnetic radiation by using a plurality of exposure beams having a predetermined separation in at least a first direction for exposing a pattern onto said workpiece , where said predetermined separation is fixed to an initial system pitch in said first direction , comprising the actions of : scaling a pattern pitch in said first direction to be an integer multiple of said system pitch , adjusting the initial system pitch in said first direction to be an adjusted system pitch to maintain a scale of said pattern , adjusting said predetermined separation of exposure beams to said adjusted system pitch . other aspects of the present invention are reflected in the detailed description , figures and claims . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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among other disclosed subject matter , a computer - implemented method includes receiving illustrated content . the illustrated content includes half - tone content . the method includes blurring at least part of the illustrated content . the blurring is performed according to a blur radius . the method includes downscaling the blurred illustrated content to an output size . | 7Electricity
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a method of shaping planar parts which have an elastic and plastic range for making components which are curved two dimensionally around two axes under utilization of a high pressure peening shot beam comprises the steps of tension positioning the part to obtain through elastic deformation to obtain the desired contour ; peening the surface of the part to be deformed by running a beam of shot along track lines which are essentially lines of equal strain in the parts to be made ; controlling the peening shot beam energy such that more central parts receive shot at a higher energy than more peripheral parts of said part ; repeating the aforementioned steps on the other side of the part ; and separately peening shot treating at least some of thicker edge parts , so as to obtain plastic deformation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a flush toilet , for example , for use in a recreational vehicle comprises two main plastic mouldings , one of which includes the toilet bowl and the other of which forms a &# 34 ; shell &# 34 ; or outer housing in which the bowl is supported so that the bowl outlet is located in an internal space defined by the shell . in accordance with the invention , the toilet is provided with a flushing mechanism that includes a bowl rinse nozzle adjacent the rim of the bowl and an internal rinse nozzle for rinsing the walls of the internal space and flushing mechanism within the outer shell . this reduces the risk of odours developing from contamination of the shell and also means that the shell is relatively clean inside in the event that servicing of the toilet is required . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a chain terpene alcohol having the formula ## str1 ## wherein r 1 and r 2 are the same or different and respectively represent hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group is produced by oxidizing a chain unsaturated amine having the formula ## str2 ## wherein r 3 represents an alkyl group and heating the product for a thermal rearrangement to form a chain unsaturated hydroxylamine having the formula ## str3 ## and then reducing the chain unsaturated hydroxylamine with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of iron family elements , copper family elements , oxides thereof and copper chromite . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a collapsible sleeve having an inner wall and outer wall defining a longitudinal bore for displaying and distributing a product sample . a support wall is disposed within the bore . the support wall may be comprised of a plurality of inner panels projecting from the inner wall of the sleeve . the inner panels are adapted to selectively engage and disengage each other so as to form an interior support wall which imparts both shape and rigidity to the sleeve when it is in the erected position . the walls of the sleeve and the support wall define first and second longitudinal apertures . the first aperture is sized and adapted to receive and engage a container housing a retail consumer product . the second aperture is sized and adapted to receive , retain , protect and display a consumer product sample . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates in general to portable processor based devices that provide computing , communication or entertainment functionality . more particularly , the present invention pertains to portable processor based devices operable while being held in its user &# 39 ; s hand and providing communications , organizer and / or entertainment functions , such as cellular telephones , palm - sized organizers , and mp3 players , and to portable processor based devices providing general computing capabilities , such as laptop or handheld personal computers . more specifically , the present invention relates to systems that detachably mate a plurality of portable processor based devices to provide their combined functionality in an integrated structure . | 7Electricity
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a method for graphical programming of industrial controllers , in particular motion controllers , that automatically generates suitable graphical elements and respective masks in motion control flowchart notation from user - defined structured text subprograms of a structured textual language . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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apparatus , systems and methods for calculating position of marine seismic acoustic receivers , and for estimating sound velocity profile of a fluid , are disclosed . one position calculation system includes a vessel , two or more vessel hull - mounted transmitters , a plurality of acoustic receivers on a cable being deployed from the vessel into the fluid , and a calculation unit . the calculation unit may be adapted to calculate position of the receivers , and may be used in calculating the sound velocity profile in the fluid and correcting raw seismic data . it is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract , which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure . it is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims . 37 cfr 1 . 72 . | 6Physics
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a method and installation for ground illumination by means of electromagnetic radiation generated by an aerial simulator coupled to the ground and for calculation of the dielectric constant and conductivity of the ground from said radiation are described . radiation is transmitted in form of an electromagnetic pulse having predetermined characteristics from an aerial simulator of the horn type , the characteristics of the pulse are sensed at a point in the illuminated area and the dielectric constant and the conductivity of the ground are calculated from the detected values . the apparatus constituting the simulator comprises at least two conductive layers e . g . of conductive wires , united on one side to form the horn , and ending up on the opposite side at the ground where they are extended by a buried structure and on that side where they are united , in a connector to provide connection with pulse generating and measurement means . | 6Physics
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when a caller requests access to a remote application server , a portal transfers an augmenting grammar set to the remote application server . the remote application server is connected to the caller and recognizes inputs by the caller . when an input is received which corresponds to the augmenting grammar set , the remote application server notifies the portal . | 7Electricity
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a linear guide way structure . the structure utilizes spring strips to combine a sliding body assembly and end caps , instead of using screws or pins . the sliding body assembly and the end caps are combined together with an almost constant resilient force provided by the spring strips whose mechanical strength is greater than that of plastic material . the problem of exfoliation between two physically different materials such a metal and plastic never is avoided . accordingly , the linear guide way is easy to fabricate , operate , and maintain with low cost . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a liquid friction coupling is disclosed , which comprises a housing , which constitutes one coupling part and is filled with a viscous liquid , a shaft , which protrudes into the housing and constitutes the other coupling part , interdigitating disks , which are nonrotatably connected in alternation to the housing and to the shaft , respectively , and spacers disposed between the disks . in order to improve the torque characteristic during an operation involving liquid friction and to achieve a steeper rise of the hump torque , each of the outer or inner disks entirely or in part tends to exhibit a thermal deformation in an axial direction and a spacer ring is provided between each inner disk and an outer disk of an adjacent pair of disks . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the packet switching system for transmitting and receiving a packet via a packet switching network 100 , which comprises a plurality of routing tables , each of which has been generated by a unique routing policy , stored in the routing apparatuses deployed at the border , at the origin or at the end of the respective routing domains , an identifier inserted in the packet to specify the routing tables , and an identifier changer to change a value of the identifier on the packet switching network 100 . the routing apparatus selects one of the routing tables according to the rti in the received packet and transfers the packet to a destination that is specified by the selected routing table . | 7Electricity
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a method for fabricating an inductor which includes a core , a shield and a length of epoxy tape is provided which includes the steps of winding the wire into a coil onto the core , wrapping the epoxy tape around a perimeter of the core , installing the core including the coil and epoxy tape into the shield , and heating the inductor causing the epoxy tape to bond to the shield . an inductor incorporating the method is also described . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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addition compounds of 2 - or 5 - monoalkyl and 2 , 5 - dialkyl - 4 - hydroxy - 2 , 3 - dihydrofuran - 3 - ones and c 2 - c 9 carbonyl compounds are provided . these addition compounds are useful to impart improved flavouring properties to foodstuffs . | 0Human Necessities
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a gas fired reformer includes a plurality of bayonet type reformers , each having a vertical outlet tube posted on a common outlet header . three outlet header continuation members pass downwardly through the reformer shell to a ground support , at least one of these being a reformer gas outlet line . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a skateboard truck assembly with an integrated combination of a system of gears that resemble planetary gears that allow both wheels and a caster to remain on the ground while the skateboard is traveling in a lengthwise manner . at the same time , when the rider leans to one side or the other of the skateboard , the gear assembly causes the “ downhill ” wheel to rise in the air and the caster to be displaced such that the skateboarder can laterally “ slide ” or “ drift ” the skateboard as though it was a snowboard . because the downhill wheel is raised well above the ground , there is less of a tendency for the downhill wheel to catch on any street irregularities or rocks and stop sliding at inopportune times . | 0Human Necessities
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a container with a plug is described , with at least one plug hole , sealablen a liquid - tight manner by means of the plug . the container with plug is characterized by the plug hole surrounded by a collar made from the material of the container , the collar having at least one locking element to secure the plug , and having a sealing surface provided thereon , between which surface and the plug a sealing element for sealing the plug hole tightly is insertable . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a seal structure is provided for preventing leakage of gases across a gap between first and second components in a turbine engine . the seal structure is adapted to be received in first and second adjacent slots provided in the first and second components . the seal structure may comprise : a wear resistant layer ; and a deformable layer defined by a material having one of a varying density and a varying porosity . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an improved wet floor caution sign where the two panels of the sign are attached along a pair of adjacent sidewalls rather than at the top of the panels where conventional wet floor sign panels are attached . as a result , the two panels are ninety degrees to each other and are therefore much more stabile . in addition , the ninety degrees panel configuration facilitates having four panels on which advertisements can be placed as opposed to only two panels as in conventional signs . | 6Physics
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the bit line overdrive circuit of the present invention comprises a vblh potential generation circuit generating a bit line final potential relative to a vblh power supply line for driving a sense amplifier , a charge adjusting capacitance c , a transistor for supplying an overdrive potential to the vblh power supply line , and a transistor for connecting a pcs node to the vblh power supply line . the charge pre - charged from the overdrive potential to the vblh power supply line is shared among the capacitance of the above - noted circuit elements connected to the vblh power supply line , the bit line capacitance , and the capacitance of a cell capacitor so as to form a vblh power supply of a substantially one system , thereby avoiding the generation of a power supply noise caused by the power supply switching . | 6Physics
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a relay box having a carrier plate 2 and a plug - in module 5 is disclosed . a conductor to be switched is brought into electrical contact with a relay 4 through the plug - in module 5 and a plug contact arranged in the plug - in module 5 . the relay is plugged both into the plug - in module 5 and into the carrier plate of the relay box through plug contacts . because of the modular arrangement , increased flexibility is possible when using a prefabricated carrier plate having terminal positions provided for a plurality of relays . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relate to method and apparatus for processing a video signal to decode data previously encoded into the video signal . one aspect of the invention relates to a method for detecting a first line of a data sequence encoded in a digital video signal by scanning a digital video signal by line to look for an intelligent signal detect word . if the detect word is not found , a counter is incremented . scanning continues until the intelligent signal detect word is found , and once found flagging that line as a first data line . another aspect of the invention is a decoding apparatus that searches the plurality of horizontal scan lines in a video signal for the presence of a data start key , and when such a data start key is found , the line containing the data start key is identified as the first line of the encoded data . | 7Electricity
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methods , systems , and apparatus for hair treatment are disclosed which include applying treatment radiation to a skin treatment area and / or to one or more hairs to deposit energy in one or more hairs so as to modify the structure ). the applied radiation can modify at least a portion of the hair to make the hair less capable of re - entering the skin . specifically , the proposed technique is directed to decreasing stiffness of at least portion of a hair through diminishing its flexural modulus as well as increasing the bend radius of its sharpest point . the methods and apparatus can treat and / or prevent pseudofolliculitis barbae in the treatment area . | 0Human Necessities
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a machine for removing debris from an object , like a battery cell for example , is provided . the machine includes a means for holding the object , and a movable cutting member . the means for holding includes a fixed base and an adjustable , spring loaded loop or belt . one opens the belt by pulling a lever . the object is inserted until one side contacts a leveling plane . once the object is inserted , another lever actuates a sliding block that causes the blade of the cutting member to slide across the side of the object , thereby shaving off any debris that may be on the object . once the object is removed from the machine , the newly clean , shaven side is prepared so as to be suitable for manufacturing processes like welding . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a flash memory array with self - limiting erase for preventing over - erasure utilizes a self - limiting - rase floating gate transistor coupled to the memory array or to each row of memory cells . the self - limiting - erase transistor has a smaller threshold voltage than the memory cells . when all memory cells or one row of memory cells are erased , the drain of the transistor is connected via a feedback path to all word lines of the memory array or to the corresponding word line for that row of memory cells . when the self - limiting - erase transistor is turned on due to full erasing , the potential of the word lines is pulled up to the erasing voltage which is applied at the sources of the memory cells , thereby the erase operation is stopped automatically . | 6Physics
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a brake stroke logging indicator for determining brake stroke condition on a vehicle braking system comprising a moveable logger within a housing which logger can be moved within the housing from an initial position to a moved position , by the pressure from a brake pushrod . after the pressure from the brake pushrod has been released however , the logger remains in position in the housing . as such , the logger indicates the distance of the longest brake stroke traveled since the system was reset , without the need of a second person , or brake pedal jamming device . the indicating logger will always indicate the longest stroke traveled , where the driver has no need to hold the brake pedal down for inspection . moreover , when the vehicle is stopped the indicating logger will indicate other mechanical problems that normally can be detected only when the vehicle is in motion . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a superjunction device is disclosed , wherein p - type regions in an active region are not in contact with the n + substrate , and the distance between the surface of the n + substrate and the bottom of the p - type regions in the active region is greater than the thickness of a transition region in the n - type epitaxial layer . methods for manufacturing the superjunction device are also disclosed . the present invention is capable of improving the uniformity of reverse breakdown voltage and overshoot current handling capability in a superjunction device . | 7Electricity
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