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an infrared motion detector including at least one infra - red radiation sensor , at least one radiation reflecting surface , operative to direct radiation impinging thereon towards the at least one infra - red radiation sensor and at least one coating layer , coating the at least one radiation reflective surface , which is substantially reflective to far infra - red radiation and which strongly absorbs at least one of visible light and near infra - red radiation , wherein the at least one coating layer includes black nickel . | 6Physics
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systems and methods for performing edge detection on a surface . an example system includes a camera having a line of sight approximately perpendicular to a plane associated with a camera surface , one or more illumination sources having a line of sight that is less than perpendicular to the plane by a predefined threshold amount , and a processor in signal communication with the camera . the processor receives images generated by the camera , compares the received images , and determines an edge located within one or more of the captured images based on the comparison . | 6Physics
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a system for the electrochemical detection of triglyceride levels includes a test strip including an electrode and a counter electrode , the electrode and counter electrode located proximate to a sample reception area ; and a coating on one of the electrode and counter electrode , the coating including a reagent coating for triglycerides . | 6Physics
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a disk brake having members for keeping the friction pads in contact with the disk rotor in such a way that the wear of the friction members and the energy loss are kept to a minimum . the disk brake has a disk rotor , friction pads provided opposed to each other on both sides of the disk rotor , a caliper formed with a fluid pressure cylinder at least on one side of the disk rotor , and a piston slidably received in the cylinder for selectively applying braking force to the disk rotor by pushing the friction pads into sliding contact with the disk rotor . a resilient member is disposed between the piston and one of the friction pads provided opposite the piston for biasing the friction pads toward the disk rotor by a predetermined stroke , thereby keeping the friction pads in contact with the disk rotor at a predetermined surface pressure even while the brake is not applied . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus is disclosed for feeding a rotary filter with suspension by continuous flow to separate the solid and liquid phases of the suspension . the rotary filter apparatus includes at least one disc having filtering surfaces formed of a plurality of sectors fixed on a hollow horizontal driveshaft passing through the axis of the disc . the sectors are arranged to dip sequentially into a trough containing the suspension . the driveshaft serves for discharge of the liquid phase , and includes distributor means providing filtration , drainage and blowing stages acting sequentially on the sectors during the rotation of the discs . the apparatus for continuously feeding the suspension to the rotary filter includes a suspension feed chamber provided with a suspension intake and two regulatable outlet openings ; two horizontal feed channels , each communicating with one of the outlet openings , each of the feed channels being disposed along a face of the disc opposite to the other feed channel , above the horizontal plane passing through the axis of rotation of the driveshaft , and extending horizontally no further than the axis of rotation ; each horizontal channel being formed by at least a side wall and a floor which is provided with means for regulating the distribution of the suspension over the corresponding surface of the disc by adjusting the distance between the floor and the corresponding face of the disc . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed is a method and apparatus for program event recording in a data processing system and is used , for example , in debugging programs . a program event occurs whenever an address in the data processing system falls within a range between a control lower address and a control upper address . the system detects a program event without degrading system performance using carry - lookahead adder structures which implement four inequality relationships . | 6Physics
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an output device or controller supporting voice activated commands by using a portable electronic device is herein disclosed and enabled . the output device may be a television , a controller connectable to a television , a printer , a sound output device , or a projector . the portable electronic device for wirelessly managing or driving the output device may include a microphone to receive voice activated commands . the output device includes wireless circuitry to establish a direct wireless connection with the portable electronic device , and subsequently , the output device , using the established direct wireless connection , is operable to : wirelessly receive first information from the portable electronic device ; wirelessly send to the portable electronic device second information in response to receiving the first information ; and wirelessly receive from the portable electronic device data related to voice activated commands from a user . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a 2 - bit non - volatile memory transistor having a pair of isolated floating gate electrodes is provided . one of the floating gate electrodes is located over a first source / drain region , and a first adjacent end of a channel region . the other floating gate electrode is located over a second source / drain region and a second adjacent end of the channel region . a control gate extends over both floating gate electrodes and a centrally located portion of the channel region . the floating gate electrodes are independently programmed and independently read , thereby enabling the nvm transistor to effectively store 2 - bits of data . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to mounting porous ceramic material to metal surfaces . the metal surfaces may either be flat surfaces or tubes . the ceramic material is held onto a perforated metal sheet by screwed - in spiral springs . the perforated metal sheet acts as a holding device and is located adjacent to a metal surface . the invention provides for porous ceramic insulation which is conveniently mounted with relation to the metal surface . spiral springs absorb the stresses which occur during use . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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one embodiment of the present invention is a unique reducing gas generator . another embodiment is a unique method for generating a reducing gas . other embodiments include apparatuses , systems , devices , hardware , methods , and combinations for generating reducing gas . further embodiments , forms , features , aspects , benefits , and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a multiple - ply anti - static paperboard having a layer of relatively rigid material to which at least one ply of permanently anti - static / static - dissipative material is applied . containers , as well as dividers and pads for containers , are made of such multiple - ply board materials . the permanently anti - static / static - dissipative layer prevents a static charge from being created when articles are inserted into or removed from the containers and prevents paperboard or other dust from contacting and adversely affecting the packaged article . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention discloses a substantially flat mechanically expandable pad , i . e ., one positioned almost exclusively in the x - y plane , having a expandable member therein that once activated expands the mechanically expandable pad out of the x - y plane and into the z - direction . such activation occurs when cinch members are used to contract the expandable member in the x or y - directions but cause its expansion in the z - direction . the pad is useful for cleaning , polishing , buffing , etc . and the expandable member has application in other types of absorbent articles . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed is a structure of a semiconductor device in which an internal circuit including a memory device and a transistor having an ldd structure and an input protection device for protecting the internal circuit are formed on one semiconductor substrate , and a method of manufacturing such a semiconductor device . the input protection device and the memory device are formed at the same time . the input protection device as well as the memory device includes source / drain regions formed of high concentration inpurity regions and formed in the surface of the semiconductor substrate , and a gate electrode formed of a plurality of conductor films and formed on the surface of the semiconductor substrate between the source / drain regions . when an abnormal voltage is applied to an interconnection for supplying an electrical signal to the internal circuit , a charge flows from the interconnection through one source / drain region of the input protection device into the semiconductor substrate , so that the internal circuit is protected against an excessive charge . | 7Electricity
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an attachment for remote control of a keyboard cmprising a series of selecting elements mounted for movement in a first direction between inoperative and operative positions , each having a series of apertures ; a series of push - bars mounted for movement in a second direction , each having an elongated member oriented longitudinally in a third direction ; a plurality of push - sticks , each being rotatably linked at one of its ends to one of the elongated members of push - bars and slidably linked at its other end to an aperture of one of the selecting elements ; devices for selectively moving the selecting elements and push - bars ; a plurality of push - rods mounted for movement in the second direction , each having its lower tip suface bearing on top of the corresponding key , and its upper tip surface being acted upon by the corresponding push - stick in the direction that causes the corresponding key to move from inoperative position to operative position only when the selecting element linked to the push - stick was first moved to operative position and then the push - bar linked to the push - stick was next moved to operative position ; whereby selectively moving the selecting elements and the push - sticks selectively moves the keys of the keyboard from inoperative position to operative position and actuates consequently the functions intended for the keys . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for managing address map information are disclosed . in one embodiment , an apparatus may comprise a processor configured to store address map changes to a first data storage medium , save the address map changes to a nonvolatile data storage medium when an abnormal power state is detected , and when the power state is no longer abnormal retrieve the last saved address map information and address map changes and update the address map information using the address map changes . the apparatus may be configured to retrieve the instructions for the processor operation over a network connection . | 6Physics
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a data transmission system includes : a data generation device generating data in each time slot ; a wireless access device ; a proxy device interconnecting the data generation device and the wireless access device via wired network ; and a mobile device connected to the wireless access device via wireless network and receiving the generated data . the proxy device includes in a packet the generated data in each time slot or the difference of the generated data between each time slot and a reference time slot associated therewith to generate a packetized data in accordance with data loss rate and data transmission delay in the wireless network and sends the packetized data to the wireless access device . the wireless access device determines an upper limit of retransmissions of the packetized data for the mobile device in accordance with the data loss rate and the data transmission delay in the wireless network . | 0Human Necessities
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a system and method is disclosed for converting an existing circuit description from a lower level description , such as rtl , to a higher - level description , such as tlm , while raising the abstraction level . by changing the abstraction level , the conversion is not simply a code conversion from one language to another , but a process of learning the circuit using neural networks and representing the circuit using a system of equations that approximate the circuit behavior , particularly with respect to timing aspects . a higher level of abstraction eliminates much of the particular implementation details , and allows easier and faster design exploration , analysis , and test , before implementation . in one aspect , a model description of the circuit , protocol information relating to the circuit , and simulation data associated with the lower level description of the circuit are used to generate an abstract model of the circuit that approximates the circuit behavior . | 6Physics
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an adhesive composition and tapes utilizing the adhesive compositions are disclosed . a tape utilizing the adhesive composition of the present invention particularly suitable for use in closure systems associated with air ducts and air connectors is disclosed . a composition particularly suitable for use as an antioxidant in adhesive compositions is disclosed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of initiating handover in a cellular radio system with cdma access technology . a mobile station is present in a serving cell and handover should be made from a serving cell to a target cell . before the handover is made the signal quality from the target cell is estimated . the mobile measures the signal quality , preferably ec / io of the pilot tone , from the serving cell . an rnc node calculates the estimated signal quality as a function of the measured signal quality , a load dependent quantity at the serving and target cells and decides to initiate the handover when the estimated signal quality at the target cell is better than a predefined minimum value or is better than the measured signal quality . as load dependent quantity the total output transmission powers p s and p t may used . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to an automotive cargo carrier utilizing interlocking vertically offset tubular perimeter members and multiple intersecting tension members providing for a substantially rigid , yet resilient structure , and a system for cargo carriage utilizing various interchangeable elements . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an improved force feeder chain assembly including a force drive chain assembly on a conventional combine harvester apparatus and having a force feed slat assembly mounted thereon . the force feed slat assembly includes a plurality of elongated slat members for rotation on the force drive chain assembly for conventional harvesting operation . the force feed slat assembly includes a self - lubricating stripper insert member easily assembled and disassembled on respective elongated slat members for conversion of the force feed slat assembly from normal harvesting operations for use in a grain stripper harvesting operation . the force feed slat assembly with the stripper insert member thereon is easily and economically converted so as to be usable for all harvesting of crops , including the method of grain stripping utilized on a grain stripper combine harvester apparatus . the stripper insert members reduce friction and , thus , wear on the combine harvester apparatus and substantially lessens damage to the grain heads being harvested . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to anhydrides , solvates and ethanol hetero - solvates and hydrates of dimethoxy docetaxel or - 3 - tert - butoxycarbonylamino - 2 - hydroxy - 3 - phenyl - propionate of 4 - acetoxy - 2α - benzoyloxy - 5β , 20 - epoxy - 1 - hydroxy - 7β , 10β - dimethoxy - 9 - oxo - tax - 11 - ene - 13α - yle , and to the preparation thereof . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and apparatus for fabricating a rotor assembly for a turbine is provided . the method includes forming a cover on each bucket radial tip wherein the cover includes a leading edge side in a direction of rotation , and a trailing edge side in the direction of rotation wherein the leading edge and trailing edges are parallel with respect to each other , and wherein the leading edge and trailing edges are skewed with respect to the axis of rotation . the method includes forming an extension in the cover leading edge side , forming a groove in the cover trailing edge side , and attaching each bucket to the radially outer rim , such that the extension in the cover leading edge side of one cover is in mating engagement with the groove in the cover trailing edge side of an adjoining cover . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an assembly for the illuminated display of a logo in a motor vehicle includes a support and at least one light source which is arranged behind or adjacent to the support . the logo can be represented by means of an emblem , particularly an opaque emblem . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to various digital watermarking methods , apparatus and systems . one claim recites a method of determining a size or denomination of a momentary object . the method includes : utilizing a configured , multi - purpose electronic processor , decoding a digital watermark embedded in a monetary object , the watermark including data corresponding to a denomination of the monetary object ; based on the data , determining feedback to indicate the denomination of the monetary object ; and providing the feedback . handheld computing devices can be advantageously employed with this combination . of course , other combinations are provided and claimed . | 6Physics
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rotary earth boring bits according to the present invention and method of assembly thereof allow development of a rotary earth boring bit construction of low cost nature and having exceptionally good wear life . the drill construction promotes the use of optimum bearing materials for rotary support of the cutters of the drill thereby promoting exceptionally good service life . additionally , the bearing of each cutter assembly may be lubricated so as to further enhance the service life of the drill . assembly may be accomplished at low cost by taking advantage of dimensional changes of the parts responsive to heating or cooling . the drill cutter may be heated to increase the dimension of the bearing cavity formed therein while the bearing and its support spindle may be cooled to reduce the external dimension of the bearing . following assembly of the bearing and spindle to the cutter a tight retention fit will develop between the bearing and cutter as these parts approach normal temperature . to further insure retention of the cutter in assembly with the bearing , a retainer element may be located during assembly within registering retainer grooves formed in the cutter and bearing . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus is provided to control a power voltage on a power - supplying line extending from a generator and connecting to a battery and eclectic loads . the apparatus is mounted on a vehicle and comprises a detecting device , a calculator , and a controller . the detecting device detects pairs of voltage and current of the battery . the calculator calculating a control current on the basis of the detected pairs of voltage and current and a target voltage for the power voltage . the pairs of voltage and current are used to calculate an internal resistance and / or a regression line of the battery . the controller controlling a charge and discharge current of the battery on the basis of the control current so that the power voltage is controlled to the target voltage . | 7Electricity
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an automatic detergent dispenser for dishwashers allowing transfer of a liquid detergent from a disposable detergent container placed in holders along the sidewall of a dish washing chamber . the storage container includes a membrane that is pierced upon installation with a coupling tube to allow the flow of liquid detergent without the transfer of fluid between containers . liquid detergent flows by gravity to a dispenser unit where it is stored until the wash cycle and released from the dispenser by use of an electric actuator . the detergent containers include a transparent portion to provide a visual indication of the amount of detergent contained therein . | 0Human Necessities
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the present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for terminating communication on a communication line between a carrier and at least one node located at a subsurface location . the apparatus may include a control member configured to initiate termination of communication in response to a controlled signal . the apparatus may also include a communication linkage configured to terminate the communication in a manner that cannot be remotely restored in response to the control member . the apparatus may also include a power source to maintain power to the communication linkage termination operation . the apparatus may be configured to use energy from the communication line to cause the communication linkage to terminate communication . the apparatus may be configured to use a communication linkage that is at least partially consumable . the method includes the use of the apparatus . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method of reducing interference in a gps - equipped wireless device having a transmitter , the method comprising : acquiring a gps signal containing gps data ; decoding the gps data ; determining whether the gps data is valid ; when the gps data is not valid due to the interference , determining a transmit power level of the transmitter ; and when the transmit power is not zero , reducing the transmit power level by one step . | 6Physics
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a process provides automated coherent documentation of the construction of variably configured assemblies and systems , which consist of mechanical , electrical or electronic subassemblies or components using relational database software . a relational database software program is used to define the location of subassemblies or components within the final assembly or system , define important configuration information for the subassemblies and define the interconnection of the subassemblies within the assembly or system . this process improves upon prior art utilizing schematics , assembly drawings , parts lists and configuration logs based upon ansi standard documentation practices by reducing the time required to produce such documentation and improving the accuracy of such documentation . the use of a relational database allows for various data manipulations that may be desirable such as error prevention error detection , data analysis and specified searches . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a memory circuit with glitch - less transfer of timing information . in one embodiment , the invention is a memory circuit including a controller , multiple loads , a command link communicatively coupling the controller and the loads and a data link . the data link includes multiple data clocks and communicatively couples the controller and the multiple loads . in another embodiment , the invention transfers data between a memory controller and a ram by coupling the controller and the ram using a data bus and multiple clock lines . the invention transfers a read / write command from the controller to the ram and then transfers data associated with the read / write command , clocking the data using one of the clock lines . | 6Physics
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an animal waste management system and method thereof is disclosed . the system is designed for use in high flush waste removal systems , but obviates the need for anaerobic lagoons when coupled to an advanced waste treatment facility . the system uses a continuous recycle loop of the waste slurry to increase the total solids concentration of the waste slurry to a level required by advanced waste treatment facilities . in particular , coarse solids are separated and removed from the recycled waste slurry to prevent clogging of the system . aeration and ph control of the waste slurry when necessary prevents deterioration of the air quality surrounding the system . | 0Human Necessities
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a system for delivering vapor phase fluid at an elevated pressure from a transport vessel containing liquefied or two - phase fluid is provided . the system includes : a transport vessel positioned in a substantially horizontal position ; one or more energy delivery devices disposed on the lower portion of the transport vessel wherein the energy delivery devices include a heating means and a thermally conductive non - adhesive layer disposed therebetween to the gaps and provide substantially uniform energy to the transport vessel . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a telephoto zoom lens system comprises eleven lens elements including a fourth lens group of a three - group three - element arrangement . the telephoto zoom lens system covers a range of from quasi - telephoto setting to telephoto setting , has a zoom ratio ranging from about 2 . 5 to 3 , and an f number ranging from 4 to 4 . 5 . | 6Physics
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an information reproducing apparatus includes a reproduction clock generating device for generating a reproduction clock on the basis of a multivalue signal of a reproduction signal reproduced from an information recording medium , and a reproduction data detecting device for detecting the multivalue signal by using the reproduction clock , and for generating reproduction data synchronized with the reproduction clock . the apparatus further includes a first waveform equalizer for performing waveform equalization of the reproduction signal which is suitable for generation of the reproduction signal , and a second waveform equalizer , arranged independently of the first waveform equalizer , for performing waveform equalization of the reproduction signal which is suitable for detection of the reproduction signal . | 6Physics
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a green tire inserting apparatus with which upper and lower bead portions of a green tire can be inserted correctly and surely into bead rings of upper and lower metal molds . an upper bead portion and a lower bead portion of a green tire are gripped in a true - circular shape by separate segments to be pushed respectively into bead rings of upper and lower metal molds in a vulcanizing machine . cylinders and linkages for radially expanding the segments and pushing the bead portions into the bead rings are provided in an upper portion and a lower portion of a center mechanism of a vulcanizing machine . there are provided stoppers for presetting a segment expansion limit , which are adjustable according to variation of a bead diameter of a green tire , and bead height regulators , which are adjustable according to variation of a height of a green tire . the adjustment can be made to be automatic . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention is directed to an electroluminescent display device in which a first planarization insulating film need not be used so that a manufacturing cost reduces , and a display defect caused by a cut in an organic el layer or moisture absorption at a step portion is prevented . an r color filter layer , a g color filter layer , and a b color filter layer are so formed that end portions of the adjacent r , g , and b color filter layers overlap each other . the r color filter layer , the g color filter layer , and the b color filter layer serve as a first planarization insulating film . for planarization , the end portions of the color filter layers overlap each other . for reducing a step height of an overlapping portion , the end portions of the color filters are formed in a tapered shape . | 7Electricity
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an input peripheral for a computer or the like , includes a moving portion handled by the operator and fitted with electrical sensors suitable for generating electrical signals for the computer in response to movements imposed on the moving portion by the operator . the moving portion includes a shell connected to a stationary base via a linkage arranged to allow any movement of the shell relative to the base with the exception of movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to a bearing plane of the base , the moving portion further including a hull that is entrained by the shell and that includes a side wall extending so as to prevent any intrusion under the shell regardless of its position . | 6Physics
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a reciprocating compressor has a plurality of compressor stages each compressing a working gas by combining a cylinder and a plunger , and its discharge pressure exceeds 40 mpa . the compressor stage has a packing seal which seals a shaft of the plunger , and oil pouring means which pours a lubricating oil to the packing seal . a filter removes the lubricating oil poured by the oil pouring means from the working gas . in the filter , a first element using micro glass fiber and a second element using functional activated carbon are coaxially mounted . these two elements are included together in a pressure container . according to the above described construction , in the compressor at a high pressure exceeding 40 mpa , quality of the discharge gas can be kept and the compressor can be made compact . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of producing a performance , the performance being transmitted over a network , the performance being subject to a record - keeping requirement , includes the steps of : providing information pertaining to a performance in accordance with a record - keeping requirement ; associating the information with the performance ; providing the associated information to a custodian ; and transmitting the performance over a network . | 6Physics
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a laser guided parking assistance device and methods of operation are disclosed . an example laser guided parking assistance device includes a tilt switch to detect a vertical orientation of a horizontal orientation . the laser guided parking assistance device also includes a laser to emit a laser light beam in response to the tilt switch detecting the horizontal orientation . in an example , a laser guided parking assistance device is configured as a circuit including a battery power source , a laser diode connected in series with the battery power source , and a first tilt switch connected between the battery power source and the laser diode . the tilt switch opens in a vertical position to cut electrical power from the battery power source to the laser diode the first tilt switch closes in a horizontal position to connect electrical power from the battery power source to the laser diode . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a radiant energy detection system which allows angular location in bearing and elevation by using a simple detector element and a static mask preferably formed by a plzt strip between two intersecting polarizers . a control circuit operates the mask to provide a configuration having a transparent zone equal to n measurement quadrants and an opaque zone equal to the remaining 4 - n quadrants , and to bring about four successive operating states which are distinguished one from the next by an angular displacement of π / 2 radians around the optical axis . the control circuit operates further a switching circuit synchronously with the mask to connect the output of the detector successively to four reception channels each of which includes a high speed memory . a measuring circuit calculates the angular location from the four detected signal values stored in the memory . | 6Physics
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an image information control apparatus includes a partial write detector having at least two types of memory units for detecting and storing addresses accessed to a vram in units of lines in a scanning direction , thereby repeating the detection and the storage at different cycles , a circuit for performing calculations to recognize partial write information from contents of each of the memory units , memory units for storing the respective calculation results , a circuit for comparing the memory contents to determine a size relationship between partial write areas , a partial write id signal controller for controlling a partial write id signal on the basis of the size relationship between partial write areas and externally outputting the signal , and a circuit for , even when partial writing is being executed , forcibly interrupting the partial writing in accordance with a state of an external refresh control signal , starting refresh , and restarting the partial writing in accordance with a partial write state and a change in state of the refresh control signal . | 6Physics
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a method for producing an escape route marking and the apparatus for an airplane comprising a luminous layer that luminesces in the dark , and a profile having two profile elements that can be connected to each other , wherein in a first of the profile elements , the luminous layer is arranged in a recess extending in the longitudinal direction , and the second profile element is provided to be connected with a base , wherein the procedure comprises the following steps : production of the luminous layer from a mixture of a silicone material and from photoluminescent pigments , and introduction of the mixture in a liquid state into the recess of the first profile element , wherein the mixture cures in the seat by crosslinking with the walls in the profile . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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this invention relates to an improvement in an process for dinitrating 3 - nitrobenzotrifluoride and 4 - hal0 - 3 - nitrobenzotrifluoride compounds wherein the mononitrobenzotrifluoride composition is contacted with a mixture comprising sulfuric and nitric acid . the improvement constituting the basis of this invention comprises carrying out the dinitration with the sulfuric acid being present in at least a catalytic proportion but not exceeding about 65 mole percent in said mixture . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a computer implemented method and system for calculating a degree of similarity between two graphs whose nodes are respectively given discrete labels include providing , for each of the two graphs , label values respectively to a given node and nodes adjacent thereto so that different ones of the discrete labels correspond to different ones of the label values . the nodes are sequentially tracing for each of the two graphs , and , during the tracing of the nodes , a new label value is calculated through a hash calculation using a label value of a currently visited node and also using label values of nodes adjacent to the currently visited node to update the label value to the currently visited node . the degree of similarity between the two graphs is calculated on the basis of the number of the label values having been given to nodes of the two graphs and agreeing between the two graphs . | 6Physics
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a semiconductor device is provided for controlling entry to and exit from a power down mode of a semiconductor memory comprising ; a plurality of voltage generators for providing operating voltages to the semiconductor memory ; a dpd controller for detecting a dpd condition and generating a dpd signal to control the application of the operating voltages to the semiconductor memory ; and biasing circuitry for biasing a plurality of nodes of at least one of the plurality of voltage generators to at least one predetermined voltage potential to prevent false triggering of circuits upon entry / exit of dpd mode . also provided is a semiconductor device , comprising : a plurality of input buffers for buffering a plurality of dpd - type signals for signaling a power down condition including a dpd enter / exit signal : an auxiliary buffer for separately buffering the dpd enter / exit signal ; a plurality of voltage generators for supplying operating voltages to internal circuit ; dpd control circuit for receiving the dpd - type signals to decode dpd enter and exit commands and for outputting a voltage generator control signal to turn off the voltage generators when dpd enter command is decoded , and to turn off the plurality of buffers excluding the auxiliary buffer ; and an auto - pulse generator for generating a voltage pulse upon receiving the dpd exit command to initialize internal circuits of the semiconductor device . | 6Physics
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a static bilge pump has an inlet tube , a body and one or more eductors . it may be attached to the back of a boat using bolts , or other means such that the inlet tube may be inserted into the drain at the bottom of the bilge of a boat . a siphon tube connected to the inlet tube hasn &# 39 ; t ends that may be placed at the bottom of the bilge or moved about by an operator . the eductor &# 39 ; s are streamlined to minimize drag and prevent blockage by debris and flotsam . buttresses may extends between the body and the doctors to improve stability . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in an instant lottery ticket game structure having a lottery administration host computer that includes a ticket validation file containing prize codes for at least some of the lottery tickets , provision for instant lottery tickets having variable redemption values can be made by allowing the prize codes in the validation file to be changed under certain predetermined circumstances . at least some of the lottery tickets in the game , whether printed or electronically simulated , can be provided with play indicia under a removable coating that indicates that the redemption value of that lottery ticket is variable . using the host computer , a lottery administration can change the prize codes and therefore the redemption value of these instant lottery tickets according to the predetermined criteria such as the termination of a game . in some cases , a player can have the option to redeem an instant lottery ticket for a first value or wait until after termination of the game where a possibly higher redemption value might be assigned to that ticket due to the host computer randomly selecting that ticket to change its prize code to a greater value . | 0Human Necessities
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a processor module having a cache device and a system controller having a copy tag 2 of a tag of the cache device configure a system to which a protocol representing the states of a data block of the cache device by six states , that is , an invalid state i , a shared state s , an exclusive state e , a modified state m , a shared modified state o , and a writable modified state w can be applied . in order to implement the concept , information about a new state in a cache device of a requester is included in a reply packet from the cache device for transmitting the data block . after the completion of the snooping process of the tag 2 until the reception of the reply packet from the cache device for transmitting the data block and the determination of the next state , an object data block is locked in the tag 2 . | 6Physics
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a urine test sheet which can reduce the workload of a person performing a test through the use of a urine test sheet , caused by the above - mentioned temporary restriction and which makes it possible to obtain a determination result having high reliability . the urine test sheet includes a support , and a reaction reagent which is formed on the support , and by the urine test sheet being immersed in urine to be a specimen and then being taken out , shows a reaction for a prescribed subject to be tested after a prescribed period of time , wherein a detection member in a pad - like shape including the reaction reagent and a reaction - terminating agent having an action causing the reaction to terminate is formed on the support , the reaction - terminating agent is covered with a water - soluble material , and the water - soluble material causes the reaction - terminating agent to act by being dissolved by moisture in the urine . | 6Physics
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a brush for use in an automatic brush cleaning apparatus having a carrier member adapted to releasably receive , support , and transport the brush through sequential cleaning stations . the brush includes a rigid back , a plurality of bristles projecting outwardly from one side of the back , and an elongated support block rigidly fixed to the other side of the back . the support block is formed with a longitudinal aperture having a non - circular cross sectional shape for receiving a generally complimentary shaped carrier member of the automatic apparatus such that upon positioning of the carrier member through the aperture the brush is supported in predetermined relation thereto and can be transported without relative rotational slippage . | 0Human Necessities
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an anamorphic objective lens comprising , along an optical axis and in order from an object space to an image space : at least a negative spherical first lens group ; an anamorphic second lens group and a positive spherical third lens group wherein an aperture stop is located before , after or preferably within the spherical third lens group . both spherical lens groups contain spherical refractive optical surfaces and the anamorphic lens group contains cylindrical and plano optical surfaces with at least one cylindrical surface oriented at substantially 90 degrees about at least one other cylindrical surface . the negative spherical first lens group may provide focusing . | 6Physics
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a capacitive deionization cell comprising a first electrode , an anion membrane adjacent said first electrode forming an anion membrane - electrode conjugate , a cation membrane in spacial relation with said anion membrane defining a fluid flow path between said anion membrane and said cation membrane , and a second electrode adjacent said cation membrane forming a cation membrane - electrode conjugate , wherein said anion membrane - electrode conjugate and said cation membrane - electrode conjugate each have an effective capacitance , and the ratio of the effective capacitance of said cation membrane - electrode conjugate to the effective capacitance of said anion membrane - electrode conjugate is a non - zero number less than 2 . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in an image pickup apparatus having an image pickup device and a shutter speed control circuit for controlling a shutter speed of the image pickup device , the shutter speed control circuit is comprised of a circuit for generating a sensor gate pulse in accordance with a vertical scanning timing so as to output an accumulated charge in the image pickup device , a circuit for generating a saw tooth signal being reset to a predetermined voltage level in accordance with the sensor gate pulse , an inclination of the saw tooth signal in just before reset to the predetermined voltage level being larger than the same in just after reset to the predetermined voltage level , a circuit for comparing a voltage level of an output signal of the image pickup device with the saw tooth signal so as to generate a gate pulse , and a circuit for controlling an accumulating period of the image pickup device in accordance with the gate pulse . | 7Electricity
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an automated system for rapidly and safely evacuating used fluid from the drain plug opening of a fluid receptacle and replenishing the fluid receptacle with fresh fluid through the same drain plug opening . the automated fluid changing system includes an evacuation means for withdrawing the used fluid from the drain plug opening , a dispensing means for dispensing fresh fluid into the fluid receptacle through the drain plug opening , valve means for controlling the flow of fluids into and out of the fluid receptacle , and electronic control means which is in communication with the valve means , the evacuation means , and the dispensing means for automatically directing each phase of the fluid changing procedure . the evacuation means includes a suction pump for applying a suction force to withdraw the used fluid . the dispenser means includes a pump for dispensing the fluid into the fluid receptacle under pressure . the fluid changing system may be configured to dispense several different types of fluid , and is particularly suitable for dispensing automotive fluids , such as different grades of oil . air pressure from an external source is used to force all of the fresh fluid out of the dispenser means and into the fluid receptacle to prevent any substantial amount of the fresh fluid from mixing with a different type of fluid which may subsequently be dispensed through the fluid changing system . a computer controller automatically initiates the evacuation of the used fluid and the dispensing of fresh fluid upon receipt of appropriate instructions by an operator via a user interface panel . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a process is disclosed for producing crystalline nitrilotriacetonitrile from a solution of nitrilotriacetonitrile and water in excess of 95 ° c ., comprising : a . cooling the nitrilotriacetonitrile - water solution in a first stage to the range of about 70 ° c . to about 90 ° c ., preferably from about 80 ° c . to about 90 ° c ., and more preferably about 85 ° c ., to produce a nitrilotriacetonitrile water slurry ; and b . further cooling the nitrilotriacetonitrile - water slurry in a second stage to below about 35 ° c ., carried out either continuously or in a batch process . cooling in the first stage is preferably accomplished by recycling cooled nitrilotriacetonitrile - water slurry from the second stage . cooling in the second stage is preferably accomplished by vacuum cooling . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an adjustable ground clamp for easy positioning onto electric conduits of different diameters and grounding multiple electrical devices . a first and a second jaw are pivotally connected and have differently angled jaw surfaces . a distal end of the first jaw has an elongated hole and a distal end of the second jaw has a curved fork having a slot for receiving a bolt with a cylindrical nut . a fastener connects a ground conductor or wire to the ground clamp . a terminal block accepts ground conductors from multiple different electrical devices . the jaws may be easily separated for placement of an electrical conduit without separating or detaching any parts from the ground clamp , making attachment to an electrical conduit quick , easy , and secure . the terminal block permits different electrical devices to be grounded with a single ground clamp . | 7Electricity
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an access device includes a body , a first tube , a second tube , and a mechanism . the first and second tubes extend through the body . the mechanism operably couples the first and second tubes such that at least one tube is pivotable about an axis with respect to the other tube . the body may form a substantially fluid - tight seal at the incision . in another embodiment , the access device further includes a third tube extending through the body and the mechanism operably couples the tubes together such that at least two tubes are pivotable about the axis with respect to the remaining tube . | 0Human Necessities
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the object of the invention is to make communication between users smoother utilizing terminal type information . to achieve the object , a terminal type is specified based upon information in login and information acquired by adding the information to presence information is notified . besides , terminals of the same type are connected by an sip server . the selection of the communication means of voice communications and a character chat when communication is started and the specification of a calling terminal at a partner terminal are enabled by adding terminal information to presence information and grasping mutual owned terminals . detailed status can be grasped based upon presence information of the same name by grasping presence information and terminal information . further , in the case of a terminal not provided with a presence function , an sip server also identifies terminal type information by deputy and can also specify a calling terminal . | 7Electricity
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an improved arrow support device to be used on archery bows , including a pair of elongated , generally non - resilient arrow support members , rigidly attached to a pivotable yoke member . the arrow support members are bound by the yoke member and oriented in relation to one another so that the arrow shaft contacting outer tips of the arrow support members present no obstruction to the passage of an arrow with fletching , upon discharge of a shot . the yoke member pivots about an axis oriented so that the arrow contacting surfaces of the arrow support members can move downwardly at an angle inclined toward the surface of the bow sight window . the yoke member is held against a stop by spring tension . when the arrow bends due to the initial impact of release , the yoke assembly pivots against the spring tension which will return the yoke assembly to the stop when the initial bend of the arrow shaft passes through the zero point of the &# 34 ; s &# 34 ; curve . the yoke assembly is pivotally attachable to a pivot frame assembly which is attachable to a bow . this provides an improved arrow support device having one movable part , to move alternatingly in a lateral plane of an axis of intended arrow flight . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a fiber optic connector module includes a beam splitter for directing 10 percent of a fiber optic signal to a monitor connector . the input of the beam splitter is passed through a variable attenuator . by monitoring at the monitor connector , the variable attenuator can be adjusted utilizing the known split ratio of the beam splitter to achieve a desired dynamic range of the optical signal leaving the module . | 6Physics
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a method of gaming comprising : defining a target outcome to be achieved in respect of a game , the target outcome having an associated award ; allocating a number of game rounds to achieve the target outcome ; conducting the allocated game rounds , each of which can result in a contribution to the target outcome ; accumulating any contributions during the one or game rounds ; and making the associated award if the target outcome is achieved based on the accumulated contributions before the allocated game rounds are exhausted . | 6Physics
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an irrigation sprinkler including a base defining an axis , a pressurized water inlet mounted onto the base , a nozzle , communicating with the inlet , and providing a pressurized water stream which is generally outwardly directed relative to the axis and a water stream deflector for engaging the pressurized water stream and deflecting at least part of the water stream azimuthally with respect to the axis , the deflector including a first pressurized water stream engagement surface and a second pressurized water stream engagement surface downstream of the first engagement surface , the first engagement surface having a pressurized water stream directing configuration arranged to direct a first portion of the stream impinging thereon , which does not exceed a predetermined quantity , onto the second surface and to direct at least a second portion of the stream impinging thereon , which at least a second portion exceeds the predetermined quantity , not onto the second engagement surface . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a user machine provided with a system of a software battery is connected to a host machine for providing a battery through a communications line , and a specific battery in a user machine is charged . the user machine includes a program for communications with the host machine and a software battery management system . the host machine includes a program having a function of listing available batteries , and transmitting a specified battery . with such a configuration , a user can select any battery from among the batteries in the host machine through communications , and charge for his or her own machine . | 6Physics
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the variable geometry seasoning tumbler is an adjustable tumbling device that allows for the uniform application of seasoning of snack food product such as potato chips , tortilla chips , corn chips , and the like . with the adjustable tumbling device , uniform application of seasoning can be achieved while minimizing snack food product breakage . the tumbler has adjustable upper and lower rolls that support a belt that receives and processes the snack food product . the belt has a catenary region wherein snack product is processed in a tumbling bed . by adjusting one or both rolls , the dimensions of the tumbling bed and the inclination of the belt can be easily modified . thereby , the tumbling parameters can be optimized for each type of snack product being seasoned . | 0Human Necessities
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a photonic oscillator includes an optical transceiver that serves the dual purpose of detecting a feedback rf lightwave signal carried on a laser beam and electrically filtering the rf lightwave signal to modulate the rf lightwave signal in accordance therewith , to thereby set up steady state oscillations in the modulated rf lightwave signal and thereby generate a multi - tone oscillating lightwave . | 6Physics
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a hub locking mechanism for a wheeled vehicle is provided for selectively coupling and uncoupling driving and driven members . a clutch ring is in permanent engagement with one of the members and is axially moveable to engage the other member . engagement of the clutch ring and the engageable member is enhanced by the provision of tandem rows of engaging formations on the clutch ring and the engageable member . the mechanism for affecting movement of the clutch ring has an improved one piece friction shoe for the moving cam and an improved cage enclosing the clutch ring and actuating spring . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention provides an economical process for forming a plastic integral product having a protected advertising surface and the resulting product which contains an indicia or imprint which is completely protected from the possibility of damage . the product has an interior liner and an exterior integral transparent or translucent layer to allow unimpeded viewing of any imprint placed on the exterior of the liner . furthermore , the product provides an attractive , completely integral product having a protected advertising surface . an example of the integral product is in the form of a tumbler , a mug , a cup , a coaster , a coin dish or the like . | 6Physics
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a protection system for electric motors in refrigerated environments , especially those environments cooled to very low temperatures , includes routing a cryogen coolant through the electric motor . a minimum flow of cryogen coolant is maintained through the motor to prevent ingress of moisture in the motor interior . the arrangement is especially useful with cryogenically cooled refrigeration systems , because the same cryogen coolant used to refrigerate the system can also be used to provide a purging flow of cryogen coolant gas through the electric motor . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a template wafer fabrication process is disclosed for high density indium bumping of microchips by using an innovative template wafer upon which the bumps are initially fabricated . once fabricated , these bumps are transferred to the microchip , after which can be hybridized to another microchip . such a template wafer is reusable , and thus provides an economical way to fabricate indium bumps . reusability also eliminates nonuniformities in bump shape and size in serial processing of separate microchips , which is not the case for other indium bump fabrication processes . such a fabrication process provides a way to form relatively tall indium bumps and accomplishes this without the standard thick photoresist liftoff process . the described process can be suitable for bump pitches under 10 microns , and is only limited by the resolution of the photolithography equipment used . | 7Electricity
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a spread or margarine which is intended to serve as a tasty , indulgent product and at the same time provide good health benefits to the consumer . the spread combines high levels both of monounsaturated fatty acids , which are thought to be a beneficial component of the mediterranean diet , and linoleic acid , a known ldl - cholesterol lowering moiety . the spread includes low levels of saturated fatty acids and trans fat acids . | 0Human Necessities
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a complex circuit board including a printed circuit board assembly and a flexible printed circuit for providing driving signals for light sources is disclosed . the pcba includes a supporting portion and a connecting portion . the light sources are disposed above the supporting portion . the connection portion contacts electrically with a contacting portion of the fpc . the contacting portion of the fpc has a fixing hole . the connecting portion of the pcba has a fixing portion . moreover , the fpc has two or more than two first bend portions on the contacting portion . the fixing portion of the pcba is inserted into the fixing hole of the fpc to complete the complex circuit board without extra attachment units . therefore , the assembly procedure is simplified to increase throughput and the cost is reduced . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a connector assembly adapted for electrically connecting with a complementary connector along a mating direction includes an insulative housing defining a mating port , a number of contacts disposed in the housing , a circuit board located on a rear side of the housing and including a front surface facing to the rear side of the housing and an opposite rear surface , and a number of solder tails located behind the rear surface of the circuit board and electrically connecting the contacts with the printed circuit board . | 7Electricity
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the present disclosure discloses an α - alumina carrier , comprising the elements of lanthanum and silicon both dispersed in the interior and on the surface of the carrier . the mass ratio of the element of lanthanum to the element of silicon is in the range from 0 . 1 : 1 to 20 : 1 . the inventors of the present disclosure have made extensive researches into the field of the silver catalyst and alumina carrier thereof , and added the elements of lanthanum and silicon in preparing the alumina carrier used in the silver catalyst . the carrier thus obtained contains the elements of silicon and lanthanum both in the interior and on the surface thereof , and has improved specific surface area and strength . the silver catalyst prepared with the carrier can react in a low reaction temperature and has a high selectivity in producing ethylene oxide through oxidation of ethylene . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a block correlation table includes block addresses of unusable block portions in an irreversibly writeable memory and includes addresses of associated substitute block portions in the irreversibly writeable memory . a request for data stored at a logical address is received from a host processor . a physical address in the irreversibly writeable memory is calculated from the logical address using a fixed mathematical relation . the physical address is compared with the block addresses in the block correlation table . when the physical address does not match any of the block addresses in the table , the irreversibly writeable memory is referenced to read data stored at the physical address , and when the physical address matches one of the block addresses in the table , the irreversibly writeable memory is referenced to read data stored at the address of its associated substitute block portion . the read data is transmitted to the host processor . | 6Physics
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a buried transistor particularly suitable for soi technology , where the transistor is fabricated within a trench in a substrate and the resulting transistor incorporates completely isolated active areas . the resulting substrate has a decreased topography and there is no need for polysilicon plugs to connect to the transistor , unless desired . with this invention , better control is achieved in processing , particularly of gate length . the substrate having the buried transistor can be silicon oxide bonded to another substrate to form an soi structure . | 7Electricity
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a method and associated architecture for dividing column readout circuitry in an active pixel sensor in a manner which reduces the parasitic capacitance on the readout line . in a preferred implementation , column readout circuits are grouped in blocks and provided with block signaling . accordingly , only column output circuits in a selected block significantly impart a parasitic capacitance effect on shared column readout lines . block signaling allows increasing pixel readout rate while maintaining a constant frame rate for utility in large format high - speed imaging applications . | 7Electricity
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a down light fixture that is suitable for installation on building structures and around lawns and gardens of residential and commercial properties for providing aesthetically pleasing illumination and security illumination . the down light fixture includes a body having a hollow interior and a circuit board mounted in the hollow interior . a transparent cover extends across a lower end of the body . a wire extends through a pivotable mounting device secured to an upper end of the body and through a potting cup to the circuit board for carrying electrical power to a source of illumination . the body is formed with a drain port located so that any water that accumulates in the interior of the body when the body is in a downwardly directed orientation will drain from the body before it can reach an upper end of the potting cup . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an ldd transistor is formed by using a process which insures that a layer of gate oxide is not inadvertently etched into and is not ruptured by static electrical charges . at least two thicknesses of gate electrode material of varying doping levels are formed over a layer of gate oxide which is above a semiconductor substrate . a chemical etch is utilized wherein by monitoring a ratio of chemical product and chemical reactant of the chemical etch reactions , specific endpoints in the etching of the gate electrode material can be easily detected . a small layer of gate electrode material is allowed to remain over the gate oxide layer during ion implanting and the formation and removal of gate sidewall spacers used in fabricating an ldd transistor . after formation of most of the ldd transistor , the remaining protective thickness of gate electrode material is removed and the exposed gate oxide layer is exposed to a final oxidizing anneal step . in other forms , an inverse - t gate structure ldd transistor is formed , and an ldd transistor is formed via a process having a reduced number of ion implants steps . | 7Electricity
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interference is cancelled from a baseband signal by synthesizing interference from estimated symbols in interfering subchannels . the estimated symbols are hard - coded , soft weighted , or zeroed , depending on the value of an estimated pre - processed signal - to - interference - and - noise ratio in each subchannel in order to maximize a postprocessed sinr . the estimated pre - processed sinr is obtained from averages of estimated symbol energies and estimated noise variances , or from related statistical procedures . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to novel mammalian dna - r proteins and genes that encode such proteins . the invention is directed toward the isolation and characterization of mammalian dna - r proteins . the invention specifically provides isolated complementary dna copies of mrna corresponding to rat and human homologues of a mammalian dna - r gene . also provided are recombinant expression constructs capable of expressing the mammalian dna - r genes of the invention in cultures of transformed prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells , as well as such cultures of transformed cells that synthesize the mammalian catecholamine receptor proteins encoded therein . the invention also provides methods for screening compounds in vitro that are capable of binding to the mammalian dna - r proteins of the invention , and further characterizing the binding properties of such compounds in comparison with known dna - r agonists and antagonists . improved methods of pharmacological screening are provided thereby . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention concerns a method for producing a gas rich in hydrogen by thermal pyrolysis of hydrocarbons which consists in carrying out , in a reactor a catalyst - free thermal cracking to pyrolyze a fuel selected so as to produce either a gas rich in hydrogen and free of carbon monoxide , or a gas rich in hydrogen and containing carbon monoxide and in using said gas effluents during pyrolysis and inert with respect to the cell as fuel at the burner to heat the reactor so as to bring it to a reaction temperature , and which consists , subsequently , in burning the powder carbon produced in the reactor during the pyrolysis reaction either to produce carbon monoxide or to produce carbon dioxide . the invention is useful in particular for supplying hydrogen to fuel cells and for producing synthesis gas . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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banking apparatus comprising a plurality of transaction devices having at least one common operative device , means for presetting a pattern of transactions representing a combination of transactions processable according to a status of the transaction devices , means connected with the means for presetting the pattern of transactions for generating a first predetermined signal pattern , means for entering a customer selected transaction into the apparatus , means connected with the means for entering for generating a second predetermined signal , means for checking for the presence or absence of a predetermined relation between the first and second predetermined signal patterns and for judging whether a customer selected transaction is available and means for executing a customer selected transaction which has been judged to be available by the judging means . | 6Physics
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methods , systems , and devices are disclosed for resolving a risk associated with a shipped physical object . the methods and servers comprise associating a time with a geographical region . the methods and servers also comprise receiving a set of locations associated with transport of a physical object . in addition , the methods and servers comprise determining that the set of locations fails to satisfy a condition associated with the time and the geographical region . the sensor devices report location data to a server at a first time interval , wherein the location data fails to satisfy a condition associated with a time and a geographical region . the sensor devices also receive an indication of a panic mode . in addition , the sensor devices also report location data to the server at a second time interval , wherein the second time interval is different than the first time interval . | 6Physics
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a glassy metal alloy consists essentially of the formula co a fe b ni c m d b e si f c g , where m is selected from molybdenum and &# 34 ; a &# 34 ;, &# 34 ; b &# 34 ;, &# 34 ; c &# 34 ;, &# 34 ; d &# 34 ;, &# 34 ; e &# 34 ;, &# 34 ; f &# 34 ; and &# 34 ; g &# 34 ; are in atom percent , &# 34 ; a &# 34 ; ranges from about 40 to about 43 , &# 34 ; b &# 34 ; ranges from about 35 to about 42 and &# 34 ; c &# 34 ; ranges from 0 to about 5 , &# 34 ; d &# 34 ; ranges from 0 to about 3 , &# 34 ; e &# 34 ; ranges from about 10 to about 25 , &# 34 ; f &# 34 ; ranges from 0 to about 15 and &# 34 ; g &# 34 ; ranges from 0 to about 2 . the alloy can be cast by rapid solidification into ribbon or otherwise formed into a marker that is especially suited for use in magneto - mechanically actuated article surveillance systems . advantageously , the marker is characterized by relatively linear magnetization response in the frequency regime wherein harmonic marker systems operate magnetically . voltage amplitudes detected for the marker are high , and interference between surveillance systems based on mechanical resonance and harmonic re - radiance is virtually eliminated . | 6Physics
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this invention provides a means by which correct dosages of emergency medication can be provided to children under emergency situations . a color - and size - coded set of cylinders is provided where the colors match the color codes of the broselow ® pediatric emergency tape , a common method by which the proper dosage for child is estimated based on the child &# 39 ; s height . each type of medication in the emergency kit has its own color - coded set of cylinders , such that once emergency medical personnel measure the child and determine which medication to use , all they need to do is grab the correct cylinder based on the color . the invention allows emergency medical personnel to safely , efficiently , quickly , and accurately deliver the correct dosage of one or more medications to a child under emergency conditions . | 0Human Necessities
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an information recording and reading apparatus for a recording medium , such as a magnetic disc or optical disc , which operates under the control of a central controller . the information recorded in the medium is stored in a memory and checked for errors during a time period subsequent to the recording operation by reading the recorded data in a read - after - write process . a comparator compares the content of the memory and the read - after - write signal to determine whether an error has occurred . if an error is detected , the data is re - recorded in a different part of the recording medium . | 6Physics
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an antennae system for a detector . the antennae system includes a two - dimensional electro - magnetic transmitter array that has an x number of transmitter elements , and a two - dimensional electro - magnetic receiver array that has a y number of receiver elements . the two - dimensional electro - magnetic transmitter and receiver arrays have a spatial relationship such that at least one subset of the two - dimensional electro - magnetic transmitter and receiver arrays forms a regular array of spatial displacements of z pairwise combinations of transmitter and receiver elements , where z is greater than the sum of x and y . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus and method is provided that reduces the propagation delay in a conductor carrying an electrical signal from a first area of a circuit to a second area of the circuit . the conductor is fabricated to include a first conductor extending from the first area to the second area . the conductor also includes a second conductor extending substantially parallel and along the first conductor and electrically connected to the first conductor . a third and additional conductors may also be used which extend substantially parallel and along the first conductor and are electrically connected to the first conductor . the additional second conductor reduces the capacitance of the conductor thereby reducing the propagation delay in the conductor . the additional conductor effectively “ shield ” the first conductor from some capacitance that the first conductor would normally “ see ” without the use of such additional conductors . | 7Electricity
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a tensioner for a chain , includes a tensioner piston bearing upon a chain and guided by a cylinder for movement in the direction of the chain . the cylinder and the piston define a pressure chamber for receiving hydraulic fluid , wherein hydraulic fluid is able to escape from the pressure chamber via a leakage gap . a control member is provided to at least reduce the leakage gap in size , when a pressure in the pressure chamber increases . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an electronic message identification method and system is provided for identifying and managing electronic messages . the electronic message identification method and system may be used for sending an electronic file to a customer by receiving an approval from the customer indicating acceptable content for electronic files that are sent to the customer ; receiving the electronic file from a sender , the electronic file including file content and a message content identifier corresponding to the file content ; comparing the message content identifier to the approval from the customer ; and delivering the file content to an electronic mailbox of the customer , if the message content identifier is consistent with the approval from the customer indicating acceptable content . | 7Electricity
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enterprise identity management systems control access to information derived from identity - related data stored in various data repositories . an identity - based management system can automatically and dynamically compute derived data when the source data changes . rule - base tools can be used to compute derived data from arbitrary attribute - based datasets . dynamic computation of identity - based attributes within information system servers allows data to be aggregated and normalized from multiple data sources deployed across an organization so that updated related information can be persisted and pushed to various servers in the organization . | 6Physics
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a cushion for the boom of a sailboat including at least one preformed sleeve or flexible wrap of a soft resilient material which is configured to overly at least the entire opposite side portions of the boom along substantially the entire length thereof , and fasteners for selectively removably mounting the cushion on the boom . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a securement arrangement for a seat belt closure of a three - point seat belt system in a vehicle comprises an anchor piece secured to the vehicle , a closure body , and a generally u - shaped closure body retaining assembly for mounting the closure body on the anchor piece . a spring disposed between a pair of u - forming legs of the closure body retaining assembly biases the closure body into its home position . a contact element emits a signal to be processed by an onboard signal processing unit when the closure body , due to the application thereto of a load imposed by the seat belt , is displaced so as to overcome the biasing force of the spring . the contact element correspondingly moves out of contact and emits a signal in response to its movement out of contact . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a tracing method operates at a low level of detail during normal program execution and automatically provides an increased level of detail during exception situations . the tracing method also discloses history information prior to the exception situation . program activity trace data is used to control action of the configurable trace facility allowing history data of a program &# 39 ; s activity to be combined with current trace data into a persistent log . the trace facility may also be configured to recognize specified trigger values from either hardware or software means . | 6Physics
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there is disclosed a hydration bag for providing potable or even sterile water from contaminated water sources . specifically , there is disclosed two embodiments of a passive membrane osmotic device . the first embodiment has an interior space sealed with one or two membrane walls , having an osmotic agent formulation within the interior space , and having direct osmotic concentration properties . the second embodiment has a sealable nutrient / osmotic agent chamber with a spiral wound membrane wrapped around the nutrient / osmotic agent chamber to form the membrane element , wherein the membrane element is located within a sealable dirty water compartment or within a dirty water source and wherein the membrane element communicates with a clean water compartment . more specifically , the osmotic agent or nutrient can be a partially dehydrated food source , a sugar , a medicine , or combinations thereof . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a crossbar switch system with redundancy has n + 1 cross - bar switches . a first cross - bar switch has first outputs of each of a plurality of nodes applied to n input terminals thereof , an th cross - bar switch has nth outputs of each of the nodes applied to n input terminals thereof , and second to nth cross - bar switches each have first to nth selection circuits , which are provided at respective input terminals thereof , to each of which are input mutually adjacent th and ith outputs among outputs of each of the nodes . each node has n selection switches , which are provided at input terminals thereof , to each of which are input jth outputs of two mutually adjacent cross - bar switches among the first to th cross - bar switches . in response to a selection control signal output from a failure processing circuit that executes crossbar switch failure processing , each of the selection circuits selects and outputs one of its two inputs . | 7Electricity
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a piezoelectric quartz plate having reduced frequency deviation as a function of temperature , wherein the quartz plate is cut at an angle described by : t f = 3 . 9 + 6 . 5 cos 2 θ + 1 2 + + sin 2 ) ] + δ where quartz plate thickness is chosen in accordance with a desired frequency . this useful behavior can be manipulated such that a quartz plate is designed to counteract frequency shifts over temperature excursion of other electrical components found in typical oscillator circuits . the choice of angles of cut having larger margins of error means that quartz oscillators can be more easily reproduced on a large scale and at a lower cost than has traditionally been the case . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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