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an autoclavable x - ray cassette holder removably receives and contains an x - ray cassette and maintains a patient &# 39 ; s limb and / or extremities in a position on the holder relative to the x - ray cassette without requiring an attendant , thereby eliminating radiation exposure to the attendant . the holder has a thin rectangular hollow box - like main body formed of rigid radiolucent autoclavable material with an open end defining a central compartment surrounded by contiguous top and bottom walls , side walls , and an end wall . a plurality of slot - like depressions are formed along its side walls and end wall . an end cap removably snap fits on the main body open end to enclose the central compartment . a plurality of clip members are releasably engaged with respective pairs of the slot - like depressions at selective positions and receive and engage the free ends of resilient hold - down bands that extend across the patient &# 39 ; s limb and / or limb extremities to resiliently maintain the limb or extremities in a position against the cassette holder relative to an x - ray cassette contained in the central compartment while obtaining intraoperative radiographs . the clips can also be engaged in slots in a support stand that supports the cassette holder in a vertical position . | 0Human Necessities
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a precipitation resistant ventilator for a structure enclosing an interior space . the ventilator encloses a space that is in communication with the structure interior space . a thin sheet of air permeable water resistant material is disposed within the ventilator interior . the thin sheet of air permeable water resistant material forms a barrier that excludes the entry of precipitation and other foreign matter into the roof structure while still allowing air exchange . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a metallized glass fiber optic is braze - bonded or solder - bonded to a metal shim to form a sensor unit that may be spot welded to a structure for monitoring structural strain . preferably shim thermal characteristics are selected to match those of the structure being monitored , and a cover plate protects the fiber after attachment to the shim . alternatively , a non - metallized optical fiber is attached to the metal shim using a special ceramic adhesive coat whose metal constituents thermally match the thermal expansion co - efficient of the shim . after adhesive curing , a protective cover plate is attached . an embodiment for use with an extrinsic fabry - perot type sensor provides a metal plate with a fiber - sized groove that guides the target and the transmit / receive fiber optic elements together to form an air gap . another embodiment metallizes the fiber optic elements with a mask ring having a depressed region into which a cover plate is attached . each of the embodiments may be used with a white light interferometer to provide long term strain measurements at temperatures up to about 1 , 000 ° f ., and may be used in radiation environments . | 6Physics
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a system , method and computer program for detecting and restricting remotely controlled distributed denial of service software . this detection is based upon characteristic patterns seen in denial of service software . these patterns are monitored for at the generating source of the attack . when detected , the software application attempting a distributed denial of service is blocked from transmitting any packets to a target web server . therefore , this system , method a computer program stops distributed denial of service attacks before a web site can be overwhelmed by such an attack . | 7Electricity
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a method of designing an integrated circuit where a clock circuit is preformed and a clock connection is determined in a placement process is disclosed . the method includes calculating clock skew between sequential circuits based on clock skew information correlating placement positions of sequential circuits and clock skew between the placement positions , and performing placement in consideration of the calculated clock skew . | 6Physics
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an environmental protection liquid fuel generator , in which the fuel oil generator is a structure made from a receiving device , an esterification device , a first standing separation device , a compression distillation device , an acid - base neutralization device , a second standing separation device , and a decompression distillation device . a mixed proportion of a vegetable oil and an alkide is placed into the fuel generator , and the esterification device is used to increase electron affinity and accelerate the reaction rate , thereby enabling the distillation of low polluting and low sulfur containing environmental protection fuel oil . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a magnetic resonance tomography apparatus has a basic field magnet system and at least one oscillation source . an outer envelope of the basic field magnet system , to which the oscillation source is mechanically connected , thereby comprises at least a part of a decoupling mechanism that prevents a propagation of oscillations caused by the oscillation source onto at least a sub - region of the outer envelope . | 6Physics
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a fluid substance may be dispensed from a container with a fluid dispenser . the fluid dispenser has a housing connected to the container and a passage for providing fluid communication between a nozzle attached to the housing and the container . a pump positioned within the housing draws the fluid substance from the container interior and pushes the substance through an orifice in the nozzle . attached to the housing is a pivotable door which is moveable between an open position wherein the fluid substance may be dispensed and a closed position wherein the door inhibits the fluid substance from being dispensed . the door has an aperture located remote from the nozzle orifice . extending from the housing is a tongue which is configured to engage the aperture in the door when the door is in the closed position to prevent the door from being opened and to prevent the fluid substance from being dispensed from the nozzle orifice without first disengaging the tongue from the aperture and moving the door to the open position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system and method for placement of sharing physical buffer lists in rdma communication . according to one embodiment , a network adapter system for use in a computer system includes a host processor and host memory and is capable for use in network communication in accordance with a direct data placement protocol . the ddp protocol specifies tagged and untagged data movement into a connection - specific application buffer in a contiguous region of virtual memory space of a corresponding endpoint computer application executing on said host processor . the ddp protocol specifies the permissibility of memory regions in host memory and specifies the permissibility of at least one memory window within a memory region . the memory regions and memory windows have independently definable application access rights , the network adapter system includes adapter memory and a plurality of physical buffer lists in the adapter memory . each physical buffer list specifies physical address locations of host memory corresponding to one of said memory regions . a plurality of steering tag records are in the adapter memory , each steering tag record corresponding to a steering tag . each steering tag record specifies memory locations and access permissions for one of a memory region and a memory window . each physical buffer list is capable of having a one to many correspondence with steering tag records such that many memory windows may share a single physical buffer list . according to another embodiment , each steering tag record includes a pointer to a corresponding physical buffer list . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides a camera having strobe unit , comprising a strobe flashing unit for emitting illumination light toward an object , a switch for switching states of flashlight emanating from the strobe flashing unit by selecting normal flashlight or flashlight that is effective in alleviating a red - eye phenomenon and that contains less red light than normal flashlight , an information recorder for recording photographic information on film , and a recording control unit for allowing the information recorder to record flashlight selected by the switch . | 6Physics
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phosphate ester compound of hydroxy acid substituted phenyl ester , preparation method and medical use thereof are provided . the title compound is shown in formula , in which y = c 1 - 4 straight carbon chain , m 1 and / or m 2 = h , alkali metal ion , protonated amine or protonated amino acid . the compound has good water solubility and high stability in its aqueous solution , and it can release 2 , 6 - diisopropylphenol rapidly under the action of enzymes in vivo , which has the effects of sedation , hypnosis and / or anesthesia . by protecting hydroxyl of 2 , 6 - diisopropylphenol in compound of formula , the first - pass metabolic activity of 2 , 6 - diisopropylphenol is reduced , so that the synthetic compound can be used for sedation , hypnosis and / or anesthesia . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a treater for electrostatically and / or mechanically separating emulsified brine from oil during longitudinal flow through a horizontally elongated metal tank , wherein adjustable distributor elements are provided for enhancement of the de - emulsification process . the adjustable distributor elements may be externally operated to more closely control the diffusion and distribution of the flowing emulsion across the transverse area of the treater . the emulsion may be first directed through electrical fields where the brine droplets take on an electrical charge , then move through the distributor elements to electrically grounded coalescing elements . de - emulsified oil is removed in a stream separate from the brine stream . the treater also operates mechanically , with reduced efficiency , when electrostatic operation is unavailable , and can also be operated if coalescing elements are not used . the externally - adjustable , louvered baffles may be accompanied by fixed , non - adjustable louvers at intermediate spacing between the externally - adjustable louvers to provide additional coalescing and flow direction that will enhance dehydration of the process stream , and become an integral extension component thereof . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a modular infusion pump system utilizes a positive displacement pump for pumping a known quantity of fluid for each stroke . a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart fixed combs cooperate with a resilient tube to define a known pumping volume . a plurality of movable combs are interdigitated with the fixed combs and are periodically linearly directed to cause the pump volume to be compressed , and therefore the fluid expelled . a rotary to linear drive system is connected with the movable combs and a ratchet system prevents counterrotation when the motor is in the off position . valves are disposed above and below the pumping unit to appropriately seal off the pumping volume . the valves and the movable combs are operated by means of cams carried by a common shaft . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in accordance with embodiments , there are provided mechanisms and methods for automatically updating a software qa test repository in a database system . these mechanisms and methods for automatically updating a qa test repository can enable embodiments to quickly and accurately update a test repository without requiring a user to repeatedly enter test case documentation data . these mechanisms and methods for automatically updating a qa test repository can also enable embodiments to extract plain language descriptions of test cases in the test repository . the ability of embodiments to automatically update the test repository and provide descriptions for the test cases stored in the test repository allows developers to efficiently update and share the contents of the test repository . | 6Physics
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an intraoperative tissue oximetry device includes a tissue marker that includes one or more pens or one or more similar ink sources , such that the tissue marker can mark tissue according to oxygen saturation measurements made by the tissue oximetry device , thereby visually delineating regions of potentially viable tissue from regions of potentially nonviable tissue . | 0Human Necessities
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patterned , longitudinally and transversely antiferromagnetically exchange biased gmr sensors are provided which have narrow effective trackwidths and reduced side reading . the exchange biasing significantly reduces signals produced by the portion of the ferromagnetic free layer that is underneath the conducting leads while still providing a strong pinning field to maintain sensor stability . in the case of the transversely biased sensor , the magnetization of the free and biasing layers in the same direction as the pinned layer simplifies the fabrication process and permits the formation of thinner leads by eliminating the necessity for current shunting . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a finger toothbrush 10 wherein the bristles 16 adjacent the tip 18 of the toothbrush 10 are the shortest in height to enhance the ability of the toothbrush to fit into the narrow space between the cheek and the facial surfaces of the rear molars to provide for the maneuverability necessary to achieve the desired cleaning of the rear molars . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to the safe and effective biotreatment of circulating fluids . in one general aspect of the invention , an apparatus for circulating and bioprocessing a fluid includes a conduit for circulating the fluid , an oxygenator for supplying oxygen to the fluid , a pump adapted to circulate the fluid through the conduit , a bioreactor unit , connected within the conduit , adapted to process the fluid , and a container connected within the conduit for receiving and releasing a portion of the fluid . | 0Human Necessities
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the stay fresh appliance maintains food freshness by using a vacuum motor to remove the air from inside the interior of the unit or by the external vacuum opening for bags and containers . it uses the vacuum process and a uv light to kill all bacteria inside the unit to prevent bacteria from growing . the unit needs no refrigeration and can keep food fresher much longer and make more room for the refrigerator . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an armrest for dental chairs and the like can be rotated 90 ° in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis to permit easier entry and exit of a patient to and from the chair . the armrest is automatically locked at either the forward position or the 90 ° position and is unlocked simply by lifting vertically on the armrest . a single set screw for connecting the armrest to the dental chair not only makes the armrest operable but also allows the armrest to be offered as an optional feature of the dental chair . | 0Human Necessities
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human immunodeficiency virus - 1 , hiv - 2 , and simian immunodeficiency virus contain , in addition to the canonical gag / pol / env genes , additional small open reading frames encoding gene products , including the 96 - amino acid 15 - kda virion associated hiv - 1 vpr gene product . the conservation of the vpr open reading frame in primate lentiviruses suggests that vpr is critical to viral replication . a biologically active recombinant hiv - 1 vpr protein was employed as a ligand to identify its cellular targets . a novel 41 - kda cytosolic protein was identified and termed the viral protein r interacting protein , or rip - 1 . rip - 1 displays a wide tissue distribution , including relevant targets of hiv infection . vpr protein induced nuclear translocation of rip - 1 , as did glucocorticoid receptor - ii - stimulating steroids . vpr and rip - 1 coimmunoprecipitated with the human gr as part of a receptor complex . the present invention discloses methods for the identification of compounds capable of inducing gr - ii / rip - 1 receptor complex cytosolic to nuclear translocation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a conjugated fatty acid glyceride , which is formed by converting conjugated fatty acids having conjugated double bond in the molecule into glycerol esters , to more effectively exert the inherent physiological effects of the conjugated fatty acids and control the bitterness or astringency of the conjugated fatty acids , thereby making the conjugated fatty acids suitable for oral intake . these conjugated glycerides have effects of improving lipid metabolism , treating obesity and treating hypertension . | 0Human Necessities
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embodiments of threshold adjustment circuits are disclosed . an example circuit includes a first differential pair of first and second thin oxide transistors . the first and second thin oxide transistors decrease a dc voltage component of a first and / or second component of an input signal of the circuit . the example circuit further includes a second differential pair of third and fourth thin oxide transistors . the second and third thin oxide transistors increase a dc voltage component of the first and / or the second component of the input signal . the example circuit also includes a power supply that provides a supply voltage to the circuit , the power supply having a voltage level above a reliability level of the thin oxide transistors . in the example circuit , each of the differential pair thin oxide transistors is switched by a signal that keeps each of the first , second , third , and fourth thin oxide transistors operating in saturation . | 7Electricity
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a fluid cooled system includes a first heat generating component . a first airflow pathway directs a first flow of air across a first heat exchanger . a second airflow pathway directs a second flow of air across a second heat exchanger . a first working fluid is flowed from the first heat generating component , through the first heat exchanger and through the second heat exchanger and returned to the first heat generating component . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for forming energy absorbing components for motor vehicles includes mixing a polymeric resin and blowing agent combination . the combination is heated , liquefied , and pressurized . a mold for receiving the liquefied combination is pre - cooled . the liquefied combination is injection molded in the mold to form the energy absorbing component . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a circuit for determining and evaluating a data signal with a disturbing direct voltage portion has a signal processor with which the direct voltage portion is determined and then subtracted from the signal . a non - linear control is provided that changes a time constant of the circuit in dependence on the signal curve . | 7Electricity
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a physical interaction means comprising a wall including an outwardly presented surface of one of a hook component and loop component of a hook and loop fastening system . also provided is at least one glove with an outer surface including the other one of the hook component and loop component of the hook and loop fastening system to be selectively and releasably attachable by a person who may wear the glove to the surface of the wall to thereby immobilise the hand and allow the person to apply an action force which is countered by the wall in a reactionary manner . | 0Human Necessities
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a biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable , in - situ forming , solid biodegradable implants for animals . the polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in - situ . a thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non - reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid , placing the liquid within the animal , and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant . an alternative , thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated , biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent , placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant . both systems provide a syringeable , solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a configuration method and system for providing a configuration parameter , such as a server , gateway or proxy server address , to a terminal device . a trigger control information defining trigger events and / or conditions is loaded to the terminal device and a discovery procedure for obtaining the configuration parameter is initiated when at least one of the trigger events and / or conditions is detected . thereby , a user - friendly automatic configuration of services or server addresses can be provided to a moving mobile terminal . | 7Electricity
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this invention provides a method for the maintenance of continuous activity of an immobilized enzyme reaction by initially underloading an adsorbent with a desired enzyme , monitoring the activity of the enzyme and periodically adding fresh enzyme to maintain a constant , continuous level of activity until the maximum carrying capacity of the support is reached . the method is preferably carried out when continuously isomerizing glucose to fructose with glucose isomerase adsorbed to a weakly basic anion exchange resin . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a transformer structure having double - axis iron core is disclosed . the iron core structure mainly includes an iron core main body that has a base . the base has a parallel salient side convex part furnished respectively at the two opposite side edge thereof , and has a chamfered part furnished respectively at the two end parts corresponding to the side convex part thereof . it utilizes two iron core main bodies to be oppositely combined . in association with different shapes of coil , it is capable of forming various transformer structures and possesses a variety of combination , and is capable of adapting to various requirements of the product . | 7Electricity
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a copying apparatus equipped with an automatic duplexed original document feeding device , which is so arranged that , in the course of operation for an original document in an original document feeding path , after suspension of the operation , any remaining operation with respect to said original document can be rapidly and correctly resumed . the status of the copying operation is monitored and stored , and upon restoration of the copying cycle the document can be correctly positioned to continue the copying cycle as if the copying operation had never been interrupted . | 6Physics
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a process for chrome plating a non - ferrous object includes copper plating the non - ferrous object which has had burrs and surface irregularities removed . the surface of the copper plated object is smoothed , and copper plate irregularities removed , by moving dry abrasive media over the object for a pre - determined period of time . typically , this is done by placing the copper plated object into a finishing machine having dry abrasive media therein . the object is then chrome plated . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an ignition control device including a controller section and a remote control section for a gas appliance is disclosed . a signal communication between the controller mounted on a burner of the gas appliance and the remote control section held by the hand is done by transmitting and receiving rf waves therebetween . the invention can correctly ignite the gas appliance and audibly inform a user of any ignition failures or abnormal conditions . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a shutter control device is disclosed which includes a shutter which is openable to permit scene light to pass through a camera aperture , an electronic circuit for producing a signal which varies in accordance with the level of scene illumination , and a single piezoelectric energy conversion device such as a bimorph for providing electrical energy to the circuit and for controlling the condition of the shutter in response to the signal from the electronic circuit to automatically establish the exposure period . | 6Physics
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a stencil assembly includes a stencil foil , having a stencil pattern thereon and of a planar configuration , with a peripheral edge , which is a captured by rigid frame . the rigid frame includes a base and a cover attached thereto . the assembly adapts a standard stencil foil for use in a stretch frame that requires an elongated groove . the assembly thereby facilitates mounting the stencil to a stretching machine during printing . also , the stencil assembly protects a user from injury by preventing contact with the sharp outer edges of the stencil foil . further , the assembly protects the stencil foil portion from damage and greatly facilitates handling thereof . | 7Electricity
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disclosed are a method and an apparatus for cutting conduits . the apparatus includes a cutting head adapted for insertion in the conduit . the cutting head has at least one nozzle . the cutting head is rotatable to locate a previously cut sector of the conduit . a decentralizer is provided for positioning the nozzle adjacent a portion of the conduit . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a device comprising a perforated housing containing therein pellets of a chemical composition which undergoes self - sustaining combustion with generation of a combustion gas and an initiator attached to the housing to ignite the pellets . to prevent breaking of the pellets resulting from their movements in the housing , a hollow and resilient retainer member is placed in the housing such that the initiator is exposed to the interior of the retainer and that the pellets are spaced from the initiator by the retainer and held under a compressive force by the resiliency of the retainer . the retainer has openings which allow a gas to pass therethrough but do not allow the pellets to pass therethrough . a helical spring and a perforated bellows are examples of the retainer . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a settling apparatus includes a decanter having a sludge bed therein . a raw water inlet leads raw water to be treated into the decanter , such that the raw water passes upwardly through the sludge bed , whereby impurities in the water are removed in the form of settling sludge , a portion of which collects in a concentrator . a vacuum source is connected to the decanter to allow for pulsating introduction of the raw water into the sludge bed . at least one siphon extends into the concentrator and is selectively connectable to the vacuum source to withdraw collected sludge from the concentrator and pass such sludge to a sludge removal station . the siphon is also selectively connectible to the vacuum source and the raw water inlet to cause raw water to be passed through the siphon and wash the concentrator and the interior of the decanter . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a ceiling fan for cleaning air in a room wherein each blade of the ceiling fan has a cavity open to the top and bottom surfaces of each fan blade and a filter unit in each of the cavities but within the confines of the fan blade such that , when the ceiling fan is operated , the airflow created by the ceiling fan will be forced through the filter unit from the bottom surface through to the top surface , wherein the filter units can collect airborne particles . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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method for the chemical synthesis of capsinoids , natural compounds with proven biological activity , from vanillin , comprising the protection of the alcohol group thereof , reduction of the aldehyde to alcohol , esterification of same and deprotection of the first protected alcohol group . in this way , the desired compounds are generated with high purity and said compounds can be easily separated with no mixing owing to the competitive esterification on the aromatic ring . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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there are disclosed a process for producing a sulfon derivative of formula : wherein ar represents an aryl group which may be substituted , r represents a lower alkyl group and the wavy line depicted by indicates a single bond and stereochemistry relating to a double bond bound therewith is e or z or a mixture thereof , which process is characterized by reacting an aldehyde derivative of formula : with phosphonium salt of formula : in the presence of a base ; a sulfone derivative of formula and a process for producing a β - carotene using sulfone derivative of formula . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a deswirler system for a centrifugal compressor of a gas turbine engine that improves overall engine performance as a result of exhibiting significantly reduced friction losses . the deswirler system generally entails an annular - shaped manifold having an inlet configured to receive radially - outward flowing gas from a diffuser of the compressor , an outlet configured to discharge the gas in an axial downstream direction , and an arcuate passage therebetween . the deswirler system further includes a plurality of deswirler vanes directly within the arcuate passage and closely coupled to the diffuser . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a nasal dilator compatible with conventional illuminating devices whereby the nasal passage may be symmetrically dilated allowing for even illumination for inspection of the nasal cavity or the insertion of a specimen collection probe . two symmetrical lever arms are spring - urged together and connected to a common base by a pair of wing - like arc springs . compression of these springs by an inward force on the proximal ends of the lever arms urges their distal ends apart expanding the nasal passage by means of two symmetrically projecting dilating members . | 0Human Necessities
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a shoe machine having nozzles for applying adhesive progressively to the margin of a shoe bottom , in which the nozzles are moved heightwise to engage a guide of the nozzle with the edge of the shoe bottom maneuvered by an arrangement of piston and cylinder members , and a sensing device associated with a stop mechanism for control and guidance to enable the nozzles to follow the marginal contour of the shoe bottom to apply adhesive thereto , and thence to return the nozzles to their start position to begin another cycle . | 0Human Necessities
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a drainage structure of an electric parts accommodation box includes a drainage port formed on a bottom wall of the box , a cut - out portion that is continuous with the drainage port , a tip of which tapers off to form an acute angle , and a water - leading groove that is continuous with the tip , formed on an outer surface of the bottom wall . with this , a droplet that sticks to the water - leading groove disposed on the outer surface of the bottom wall is brought into contact with a droplet that sticks to the tip of the cut - out portion disposed on an inner surface of the bottom wall to flow out a droplet that sticks to a peripheral edge of the drainage port to the outer surface of the bottom wall . this more effectively drains liquid droplets that would otherwise remain within the box to reduce current leaks caused by such droplets coming into contact with electrical components in the box , such as closely spaced bus bars . | 7Electricity
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a portable electronic device includes a connector case and defines a cavity communicating to the air . a guiding portion is formed in the cavity . the connector case includes at least one interface and an engaging portion . the engaging portion is slidably attached to the guiding portion . the at least one interface is exposed when the connector case slides out from the cavity . | 7Electricity
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an electronic apparatus includes a program memory having a parallel transfer program and a serial transfer program , a connector on the electronic apparatus to which a parallel transfer interface or a serial transfer interface is detachably connected , and a judging unit for judging the kind of the printer interface connected to the connector . a program suitable for the kind of the printer interface judged by the judge unit is called from the program memory by means of a program selecting unit . this enables the electronic apparatus to be connected for use with a parallel transfer printer and a serial transfer printer . | 6Physics
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a bridge overhang system which enables forms to be secured to a bridge girder member without the necessity of a construction worker standing under the girder to secure the form to the girder . more particularly described , a funnel bracket unit connected to the form has guide surface which enables a hanger rod to be guided to a securing member of the overhang bracket unit from above the girder member . the system of the present invention has a support beam with an opening defined therein , a retainer positioned along a surface of the support beam at the opening ; and a support rod extending through the support beam to the retainer . the support rod connectably engages the retainer upon insertion of the support rod to the retainer . additionally , the retainer may include a bracket having a plurality of sides with at least one of the sides being operable for connection to the form to provide support for the form . an engagement member may be positioned between the sides and serve to engage the support rod extended into the engagement member to provide support from the support beam . a guide surface may extend between the sides of the bracket to the engagement member . preferably , the engagement member is a threaded nut and the guide surface is preferably shaped like a funnel . | 4Fixed Constructions
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described are methods for improving the efficiency or modifying the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines , which involve the incorporation of selenium compounds in the fuel combusted in the engines . also described are methods for improving the combustion efficiency of fuel oil by the inclusion of selenium therein . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a weight arrestor for attachment to downriggers ; the weight arrestor has an elongated coiled spring surrounding a downrigger cable . the spring radially flexes under stress exerted by the cable and slides up and down on the cable . the spring is adjustably coupled to a fastener . a cord is desirably fastened to both the spring and fastener . the fastener automatically secures the cord when tension is on the cord . the fastener is pivotally mounted onto a downrigger . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates generally to a new scheme of providing a seal for semi - conductor substrates and chip carriers . more particularly , the invention encompasses a structure and a method that uses a multi - layer metallic seal to provide protection to chips on a chip carrier . this multi - layer metal seal provides both enhanced hermeticity lifetime and environmental protection . for the preferred embodiment the multi - layer metallic seal is a two layer , solder structure which is used to create a low cost , high reliability , hermetic seal for the module . this solder structure has a thick high melting point temperature region that is attached to a cap , and a thin interconnecting region of lower melting point temperature region for sealing the substrate to the cap . | 7Electricity
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the invention is a new dental implant comprising a lower part for fixing to the bone that is divided into three portions : a coronal portion without a thread that has a cylindrical profile for the first few mm , below which it has a conical shape , a medial portion with a thread in which the cores are aligned to form a conical profile and the tips are aligned to form a taper and an apical portion . the coronal portion has a sinusoidal polish , with the upper portions coinciding with the buccal and palatal regions and the lower portions coinciding with the medial and distal regions . the connection screw is positioned so that its most coronal part is essentially aligned with the most coronal part of the fixture . | 0Human Necessities
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a mechanism that is suitable for incorporation in an apparatus for handling articles in a closely - spaced array to remove malformed pieces from those properly formed . the invention is especially useful in systems for treating dough pieces , particularly those used in preparing fried chip foods , to remove malformed pieces such as masa lumps . the mechanism can include a rotatable wheel having a plurality of radial blades extending from a central axis for selectively ejecting the malformed articles from a surface on which both the malformed and normally - shaped articles are interpositioned in the array and are conveyed past and below the outermost extremity of the blades . the ejected articles can be collected for recycling or disposal while the remaining acceptably - formed articles are retained for other treatment or use . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a memory cell of the type employing a pair of cross - coupled cmos inverters of a sram is disclosed in which the load misfets are stacked above the semiconductor substrate and over the drive misfets . each load misfet of a memory cell consists of a source , drain and channel region formed of a semiconductor strip , such as a polycrystalline silicon film strip , and a gate electrode consisting of a different layer conductive film than that of the drive misfets . in a memory cell having such a stacked arrangement , the source region and gate electrode of each load misfet thereof are patterned to have a widely overlapping relationship with each other to form a capacitor element thereacross such that an increase in the overall capacitance associated with each of the memory cell storage nodes is effected thereby decreasing occurrence of soft error . the overlapping relationship for effecting the large capacitor element across the source and gate of the respective load misfets is provided by an ion implanting scheme of a p - type impurity into the semiconductor strip . a separate mask for ion - implantation for the formation of the source region of the load misfet is added followed by the addition of the gate electrode thereof in a manner so as to have a widely overlapping relationship with that of the source region . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a printing apparatus and display system including a detachable printing apparatus that enables printing and / or erasing of display information directly to and / or from display systems . the printing apparatus may print and delete color images to / from a substrate using a printing mechanism and a plurality of color toners , using a detachable mobile printing apparatus . the printing apparatus may enable recycling of erased toner from previously erased images . | 6Physics
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a common standard may be used for both dynamic random access memories and non volatile memories , despite the fact that the non - volatile memory generally needs bidirectional communications to coordinate writing with a memory controller . in one embodiment , a package connector on the non - volatile memory may be used for one function that does not involve communications with the memory controller during reading and may be used for communications with the memory controller during writing . particularly , those communications during writing may be to indicate to the memory controller when the memory is ready for writing and when the memory is busy so that a write must be deferred until the memory is ready to be written to . | 6Physics
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passive physiological monitoring apparatus and method has a sensor for sensing physiological phenomenon . a converter converts sensed data into electrical signals and a computer receives and computes the signals and outputs computed data for real - time interactive display . the sensor is a piezoelectric film of polyvinylidene fluoride . a band - pass filter filters out noise and isolates the signals to reflect data from the body . a pre - amplifier amplifies signals . signals detected include mechanical , thermal and acoustic signatures reflecting cardiac output , cardiac function , internal bleeding , respiratory , pulse , apnea , and temperature . a pad may incorporate the pvdf film and may be fluid - filled . the film converts mechanical energy into analog voltage signals . analog signals are fed through the band - pass filter and the amplifier . a converter converts the analog signals to digital signals . a fourier transform routine is used to transform into the frequency domain . a microcomputer is used for recording , analyzing and displaying data for on - line assessment and for providing realtime response . a radio - frequency filter may be connected to a cable and the film for transferring signals from the film through the cable . the sensor may be an array provided in a medevac litter or other device for measuring acoustic and hydraulic signals from the body of a patient for field monitoring , hospital monitoring , transport monitoring , home , remote monitoring . | 0Human Necessities
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a guidewire straightener assembly including a guidewire tube with a tubular passage therethrough having a first diameter and a distal end including a collar having a second diameter larger than the first diameter . a guidewire having a third diameter , smaller than the first diameter is disposed within the tubular passage . when a guidewire straightener is affixed to the guidewire tube distal end in a first position with its biasing member in the tubular passage , the at least one finger is biased by the tubular passage into frictional engagement with the guidewire ; when disposed in a second position in the collar , the at least one finger is disposed away from frictional engagement with the guidewire . | 0Human Necessities
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the programmable packaging grid groups selective ones of a plurality of available printed products , newspapers , and the like based on demographic information concerning the consumer to receive each package . a plurality of longitudinally receiving conveyors each define a series of package receiving areas . a receiving conveyor monitoring means monitors the position of the package receiving areas . a plurality of gripping conveyors which include a plurality of individual grippers run in loops above and transverse to the receiving conveyors . a gripping conveyor monitoring means monitors the position of the individual grippers . a newspaper feeding station feeds newspapers to the belt conveyors to be included in the packages of customers who are also newspaper subscribers . a digital computer controls the individual grippers of the gripping conveyors to release selected printed products to fall into selected package receiving areas . the computer is operatively connected with the receiving conveyor monitor and the gripper conveyor monitor to determine coincidence between selected package receiving areas and individual grippers . the digital computer includes a customer memory which stores demographic information about the customer at each address and an advertiser / product memory which is loaded with demographic descriptions of each customer who is to receive each printed product . a customer to advertiser matching routine matches the consumer demographic information with the advertiser / product demographic requirements to determine which printed products are to be supplied to each customer . in this manner , the printed products supplied to each customer are individually tailored based on demographic information . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in accordance with the duplication of bit - patterns on a recording medium of the present invention , presence of gaps as defined by one or more words of predetermined code in data is judged , then with having these gaps as the write - succession points , and placing an unwritable bit - pattern in these respective gaps , data is written in onto the recording medium of the transfer - destination . thus , the write - succession points can be determined , and the occurrence of bit - shift can be avoided . in addition , transmission of data on the recording media over a long distance become possible . | 6Physics
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there are provided compositions comprising a concentrated amount of an herbicidally active agent , or combination of agents , in a solid state suspended in a water immiscible solvent containing an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant and optionally containing an antifoam agent and a suspending or thickening agent . upon dilution with hard or soft water , said compositions readily form sprayable herbicidal emulsions . | 0Human Necessities
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techniques for improved diversity pilot estimation in rapidly changing channel environments are disclosed . in one aspect , a difference estimate is updated when a current received symbol comprises a difference between the primary and diversity channels , and a sum estimate is updated when a current received symbol comprises a sum of the primary and diversity channels . the primary channel and the diversity channel are estimated in response to the sum estimate and the difference estimate . in another aspect , the sum estimate and difference estimate are produced by filtering the received symbols . in yet another aspect , received symbols are demodulated in response to the primary and diversity channel estimates . these aspects have the benefit of incorporating the most recently received symbol , resulting in more accurate channel estimates and hence improved demodulation performance , increased system capacity , lower required transmit power , and other benefits . | 7Electricity
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this invention is a system that monitors many performance parameters and many aircraft operational parameters , and broadcasts this information along with aircraft identification , audio , video , global positioning and altitude data , to a world wide two - way rf network . this information is monitored and recorded at a remote , centralized location . at this location , this information is combined with archived data , atc data , weather data , topological data , map data , and manufacturers &# 39 ; data . analysis of this combined data allows identification of problems and generation of advisories . six types of advisories are generated : maintenance , safety of flight , flight efficiency , flight separation , safe to fly and safe to take off . in the event of a crash the remotely recorded data provides an instant indication of the cause of the crash as well as where the crashed plane can be found . use of this invention allows replacement of the current , on - board flight data recorders thus saving costs and weight . having the recorded data at a remote site eliminates the need to search for flight data recorders . other advantages are back - up for atc radar position data , better control of aircraft separation , improved flight efficiency , and allowing use of simpler and lower power radar . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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provided is a radio communication device which can prevent interference between srs and pucch when the pucch transmission bandwidth fluctuates and suppress degradation of cqi estimation accuracy by the band where no srs is transmitted . the device includes : an srs code generation unit which generates an srs for measuring uplink line data channel quality ; an srs arrangement unit which frequency - multiplexes the srs on the sr transmission band and arranges it ; and an srs arrangement control unit which controls srs frequency multiplex so as to be uniform in frequency without modifying the bandwidth of one srs multiplex unit in accordance with the fluctuation of the reference signal transmission bandwidth according to the srs arrangement information transmitted from the base station and furthermore controls the transmission interval of the frequency - multiplexed srs . | 7Electricity
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document - imager for imaging documents pairs of lamps symmetrically disposed about the site , with image - reflection sent back between lamps to be captured . | 7Electricity
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a transport stream processing apparatus according to the present invention is a transport stream processing apparatus including a plurality of processing steps for separating desired data from a transport stream , and comprises a hardware transport stream separating device , a software transport stream separating device , and a processing switching device for switching to and from the respective separating devices in executing an optional processing step . the transport stream processing apparatus realizes a transport stream separation of a high performance without demanding a high operation frequency and a high cpu power and adding a circuit . | 7Electricity
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a system for securely providing restricted information having an encoder for transmitting selected update data with respective keys and a plurality of uniquely identified decoders for receiving said update data . when saidd decoder matches the key sent with said update , said decoder receives the update data and appropriately positions said update data in respective pages in a store for subsequent viewing on a video display . | 7Electricity
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a method for digital image eye artifact detection and correction include identifying one or more candidate red - eye defect regions in an acquired image . for one or more candidate red - eye regions , a seed pixels and / or a region of pixels having a high intensity value in the vicinity of the candidate red - eye region is identified . the shape , roundness or other eye - related characteristic of a combined hybrid region including the candidate red - eye region and the region of high intensity pixels is analyzed . based on the analysis of the eye - related characteristic of the combined hybrid region , it is determined whether to apply flash artifact correction , including red eye correction of the candidate red - eye region and / or correction of the region of high intensity pixels . | 6Physics
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a lifting jack , particularly useful in supporting wall cabinets and the like during installation and attachment to a wall surface , includes an elongated standard , adjustable for major height adjustments , mounted on an adjustable base , and a platform secured to a fine - adjustment mechanism mounted on the upper end of the elongated standard for engaging and supporting the cabinet during installation . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system and method to secure a free - standing automatic teller machine . an attachment plate having a plurality of sleeves that align with attachment point on an atm is embedded in a concrete platform before the concrete is cured . the atm is positioned on the surface of the attachment plate so that its attachment points aligned with a subset of sleeves . the atm is then bolted into the sleeves . when so installed it is nearly impossible to dislodge the atm from the platform with typical mechanical equipment such as trucks , tractors etc . | 6Physics
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an optometric instrument includes an alignment device that includes light sources for sending out light beams through one or more light channels from the instrument onto the retina of an eye of a patient . the light channels are directed parallel with the visual axis of the eye at correct alignment , whereat the light beams are visible for the patient in an intended way . a method for aligning an optometric instrument includes sending out light beams from the light sources through one or more light channels onto the retina of the eye of a patient , and positioning the instrument to have the light channels parallel with the visual axis of the eye of the patient as a result of finding a position , wherein the light can be correctly viewed by the patient . | 0Human Necessities
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brush seals formed in hemispherical rings are supported to the end of the convergent nozzle of the each of the clam shells of a multi - axis vector thrust nozzle of a gas turbine engine powering aircraft . the brush seal may be arced or straight and bear against the spherical surface of the collar formed on the end of the tail pipe and is mounted so that high pressure forces the bristles against the backing plate of the seals . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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proteins are derivitized by reaction of pendant groups , usually groups which are side chains in non - terminal amino acyl units of the protein , in aqueous reactions in the presence of a denaturant . the denaturant is preferably an amphiphilic compound , most preferably an anionic amphiphilic compound such as a long chain alkyl sulphate mono ester , preferably an alkaline metal salt , for instance sodium dodecyl sulphate . the degree of derivatization is increased , while the protein retains activity , such as enzyme activity . the increase in the degree of derivatization enhances the increase in circulation time in vivo and stability on storage and in vivo . preferably the derivatizing reagent is an aldehyde compound which reacts with primary amine groups , generally the epsilon - amino group of lysyl units . derivatization is conducted under reducing conditions to generate a secondary amine derivative . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system for variable - length - coding and variable - length - decoding digital data divided into a block unit of a predetermined size which includes variable - length - coding each block data according to various scanning patterns , accumulating the various lengths of variable - length - coded data , selecting a scanning pattern corresponding to a minimum accumulated length , transmitting the variable - length - coded data according to the selected scanning pattern and scanning the transmitted data according to the same scanning pattern as applied to variable - length - coding process , thereby the scanned data being variable - length - decoded . as a result , data compression can be improved efficiently by means of utilizing an optimized scanning pattern for variable - length - coding and variable - length - decoding of the block data . | 7Electricity
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near infrared absorbing composition and material comprising a specific thioamide compound and a copper compound and / or a lead compound . the composition and material of this invention provide an uniform absorption over a near ir - region without decreasing other properties . | 6Physics
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the present invention affords a predefined class of authorized users of the pstn access to extended telephone services through public communication networks external to the pstn , the latter networks including the web and internet . authorized users in the predefined class can receive the extended services at residences , offices , and locations remote from both residences and offices . authorized users can activate respective extended services through the external networks , and can do so without having to communicate with telephone company representatives . resource management intelligence of the pstn is adapted to link to the external networks for communicating with and delivering extended telephone services to the authorized users . extended telephone services include variations of presently standard telephone services such as call waiting , caller id , call forwarding facsimile image transmittal , voice mail , etc . presently contemplated adaptations of pstn intelligence include adaptations allowing for the interception of analog telephone signals and the redirection of the intercepted signals in digital form through external data communication networks such as the web . a web user who is also in the class of authorized pstn users can activate and receive delivery of extended telephone services at a computer linked to the pstn intelligence through the web , regardless of how and where the connection to the web is made . thus , the web user can receive the extended services through a telephone line associated with a base telephone account , as well as through a line separate from and / or remote from the associated telephone line . | 7Electricity
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system and method for dynamically altering bandwidth allocation to each region serviced by a network . each region is allocated an initial estimated bandwidth on the network and compares instantaneous demand against the allocation . when demand falls below the allocation , the region releases bandwidth so other regions can take advantage of that bandwidth . when demand exceeds the allocation , the region takes advantage of bandwidth released by other regions . | 7Electricity
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the invention discloses a method by which a fluid heat reactive resin system is formulated below the melting point of the resin . this permits the application of coatings and the formation of shapes and powders from the fluid heat reactive system . liquefied gases are used to solvate resins so that curing agents , hardeners , pigments and flow control agents , and especially curing agents which are too reactive to be mixed with the resins above the melting point of the resins may be dispersed in the resins . after dispersion , the fluid heat reactive resin system remains in a deformable state under ambient conditions for a transient processing time . the transient processing time is established and maintained by the inclusion of plasticizers and high boiling solvents in the heat reactive resin system . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to the field of cellular and molecular therapy with modified and unmodified stem cells . more particularly , the invention relates to a method of systemic treatment of central nervous system and other tumors in both intracranial / intraspinal and extracranial / extraspinal sites , using neural stem cells , a prototype for solid organ , non - hematopoietic stem cells . | 0Human Necessities
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button - type battery electrode connection members , button - type battery constructions , and methods of establishing electrical connections with and between button - type batteries are described . in one implementation , an electrode connection member comprises an inner conductive surface , and outer peripheral conductive surface , and an intermediate conductive surface joined with and extending between the inner and outer surfaces . the connection member defines an internal volume which is sized to receive at least one thin - profile battery . in one aspect , the intermediate conductive surface tapers between the inner and outer surfaces . the taper enables more than one button - type battery to be mounted within the internal volume without the need for edge insulation material over one of the batteries to prevent grounding . the electrode connection member can be mounted on a substrate for providing a generally self - contained , space - conserving power source which can include more than one battery connected in a series electrical connection . | 7Electricity
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a method for improving at least one property of a polyester , the property selected from the group consisting of impact strength , color , or tensile modulus of a polyester comprising reacting the polyester with an epoxy silane wherein the epoxy is attached to a terminal cycloaliphatic ring system , the reaction product having improved at least one of the properties of impact strength , color , and tensile modulus . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to novel benzotriazoles of the formula i wherein het is an optionally substituted 5 - membered heterocycle containing one to two heteroatoms selected from nitrogen , sulfur and oxygen wherein at least one of said heteroatoms atoms must be nitrogen ; r 2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , alkyl or other suitable substituents ; r 3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , alkyl or other suitable substituents ; s is an integer from 0 - 5 ; to intermediates for their preparation , to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use . the compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of map kinases , preferably p38 kinase . they are useful in the treatment of inflammation , osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , cancer , repurfusion or ischemia in stroke or heart attack , autoimmune diseases and other disorders . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a carrying case with an internal suspension system is provided to reduce acceleration , shock , and the vibrational loads on an electronic device , and which is selectively adjustable to accommodate electronic devices of varying sizes . | 0Human Necessities
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magnetic transducing head , comprising a core of magnetizable material having two slightly spaced limbs defining a transducing gap between them , a bundle of insulated wires of electrically conducting material running parallel to the transducing gap being bonded both to the inside and to the outside of at least one core limb , the ends of the wires of different bundles located on the same side of the core limb being connected together by means of connection wires in such a manner that a plurality of electrical turns is formed . | 6Physics
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an improved method of framing data packets in a direct sequence spread spectrum system that uses one pseudo - noise code to frame the packet with a start - of - packet and end - of - packet indicator , and a different pn - code to encode the data payload . furthermore , the sop is represented by the framing pn - code , and the eop is represented by the inverse of the framing pn - code . this method creates a robust framing system that enables a dsss system to operate with a low threshold of detection , thus maximizing transmission range even in noisy environments . additionally , the pn - code used for the sop and eop indicators can be used to indicate an acknowledgement response . | 7Electricity
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the invention discloses a glass sheet heating furnace . the furnace includes a stack , a control device and a glass sheet transfer device . the inside of the stack is divided into several heating zones . a heat accumulating type flame radiation tube is disposed in each heating zone . diesel or natural gas or city gas or lpg is the fuel of the heat accumulating type flame radiation tube . the main fuel supplying pipes , the main wind supplying pipes and the main soot discharging pipes are disposed at the outside of the stack . a two - position four - way valve is installed in each of the heat accumulating type flame radiation tube . two main burners of the each heat accumulating type flame radiation tube work alternately to on - off the valve . the control device controls the operation of the heat accumulating type flame radiation tube and the two - position four - way valve . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an organic waste container allowing for organic material to be collected and refrigerated . using this product helps minimize the mess and odors associated with food preparation within the kitchen environment . the container is designed to fit in the refrigerator and to be highly accessible when needed . the container will be used in the kitchen for collecting organic waste , and then the container will be put into the refrigerator door until it needs to be emptied . the container can include certifiable compostable bags for easy cleaning and emptying of the container . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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apparatus for splitting one or two carcasses while the latter are held in a vertical , stationary position . the cutting means comprises a band saw arranged so as to provide two cutting edges in order that the two carcasses may be split at the same time . the band saw is supported on a frame , and means are provided for moving the band saw vertically on the frame through the carcasses . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a thermosensitive resist used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards comprising a mixture of polyacrylic acid , a salt of a long chain fatty acid such as silver behenate , an infra - red absorber and modifiers such as additional polymers . in the unheated form the resist can be easily washed away with water - based mild solutions or pure water . when selectively heated by an ir laser a non - soluble , etch resistant composition is formed protecting the copper clad printed circuit board from the etchants used in the process . | 6Physics
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a method establishes a connection between a source network with a source network resource manager and a target network with a target network resource manager . according to the method , a connection control unit of the source network transmits a connection establishment signal to a connection control unit of the target network and — parallel to this — a reservation request to the target network resource manager . the target network resource reserves the requested resources and forwards the reservation request towards the target network resource manager , which also reserves the requested resources and transmits reservation information regarding the success of the resource reservations to the connection control unit of the target network . | 7Electricity
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a compound comprising a prodrug of a prostaglandin ep 4 agonist , wherein said prodrug is an ester , ether , or amide of an amino acid is disclosed herein . maintenance of the colonic mucosal barrier by method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a prostaglandin ep 4 agonist to a colon of a mammal is also disclosed herein . dosage forms , medicaments , and compositions , related thereto are also disclosed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an observing apparatus for observing if a mask for producing semiconductor circuit element and a wafer are aligned to a determined positional relationship . the apparatus is featured in eliminating the light reflected by the mask by the use of a phase mirror and an optical analyzer , thus allowing to observe the mask and wafer without difference in brightness . | 6Physics
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a handle device for bicycles provides an adjustable rider training support point for training helpers . a handle and extension member is pivotally mounted to the rear axle and the pivoting motion conveniently places the handle proximate to the rider , avoiding the extraneous moments and forces experienced by present day fixed handles . the handle is allowed to pivot in the plane of wheel rotation , but the device is fixed in position when the optimum position is achieved . an alternate configuration limits pivoting motion to within a specific range . this allows convenient pushing , pulling and sideways support when the bicycle is at rest or being ridden . the handle is also mounted on telescoping members to conveniently adjust the handle height . the range of motion is also adjustable by a telescoping frame support or a fixture having tapered stops attached to the frame of the bicycle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for reading a glass dosimeter in which a fluorescent glass element after exposure to ionizing radiation is subjected to ultraviolet light pulses so as to generate fluorescence pulses which are sampled in different sampling periods for determination of the exposure dose of the glass element by utilizing a fluorescent pulse component in a particular wavelength range . preferably , concurrently an unexposed sample glass is subjected to the same uv light pulses and its fluorescence is subtracted from the exposure dose value in order in eliminate the base dose inherent to a particular glass for improved accuracy . | 6Physics
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an electronic adjustable control pedal assembly for a motor vehicle including a carrier , a guide rod adapted to be secured to the dash panel of the vehicle and mounting the carrier for fore and aft movement along the guide rod , a power drive operative to move the carrier along the guide rod , a pedal arm pivotally mounted on the carrier , a potentiometer mounted on the carrier and operative to generate an output electrical signal proportioned to the extent of pivotal movement of the pedal arm , and a resistance assembly to provide feedback or &# 34 ; feel &# 34 ; to the operator . the resistance assembly includes an annular friction surface defined on the carrier , a sleeve positioned over the friction surface , and a coil spring encircling the sleeve and arranged to be tightened in response to pivotal movement of the pedal arm to squeeze the sleeve against the friction surface and generate a friction resistance force . the friction resistance force adds to the torsional resistance force of the spring during application of the pedal and subtracts from the torsional resistance force of the spring upon release of the pedal , whereby to create a hysteresis effect . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a technique for improved dtmf detection utilizes a speech detector , either alone or in combination with other information from a voice processing arrangement , to adjust the sensitivity of the dtmf detector . the dtmf detector is turned completely off when the voice processing application is in the record mode , and when speech is detected . | 7Electricity
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a folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members . a first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point . a third member , spaced from the first and second members , intersects a fourth member , which is also spaced from the first and second members , at a second pivot point . the frame includes a first cross - member extending between the first and second intersection points . the frame is collapsible . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an assembly for thermal insulation of an mr magnet system during such a transport has a container for accommodating an mr magnet , the container being equipped with thermal insulation , and the container has an opening for accommodating a cooling unit . the assembly further has a protective cap , such that the opening is sealed in a reversible manner by the protective cap , and the protective cap is likewise equipped with thermal insulation . | 6Physics
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provided is a method for preparing methanol and diol from cyclic carbonate , comprising : under a hydrogen atmosphere , in an organic solvent , and with the presence of a ruthenium complex xyy ′) and an alkali , conducting a hydrogenation reduction reaction on the cyclic carbonate or polycarbonate to obtain methanol and diol . also provided is a ruthenium complex prepared from ruthenium and a tridentate amido diphosphine ligand . also provided is a deuterated methanol and deuterated diol preparation method by substituting the hydrogen and ruthenium complex with deuterium . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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