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a non - volatile semiconductor memory device includes a semiconductor substrate , a memory cell array formed on the semiconductor substrate , and including a first gate insulator having a first thickness . the device further includes a high - voltage transistor circuit formed on the semiconductor substrate , and including a second gate insulator having a second thickness greater than the first thickness , and a peripheral circuit formed on the semiconductor substrate , and including the second gate insulator . | 7Electricity
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a multi - digit fluorescent indicating apparatus and a manufacturing method therefor are disclosed . the indicating apparatus includes an enclosure , formed by sealing a base plate and an upper surface window plate together , and containing one or more segmented electrodes of fluorescent material coated on the base plate . in the manufacturing method , various lead - in wires for grids and cathodes as well as spacers for grids are formed from a single metal plate , facilitating easy connection to external circuits and improving compactness lightness and reliability as well as reducing manufacturing costs . | 7Electricity
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each barge in a group of river - going tanker barges , has a double - hull construction to protect the inner hull and avoid collision - induced cargo spills . the space between hulls is partitioned to individual empty , dry compartments with a vertical , open bottomed , measuring tube fixed in each . a closed - bottom master tube is fixed in one compartment . all tubes have a quick - connect , above - deck , flange to receive an ultrasonic transducer thereon . a hand - held measuring instrument containing a computer and controls and information display contains a transducer which is selectively pulsed to periodically send ultrasonic signals down the tube , and receive echo signals , with elapsed time representing the depth of a signal reflector surface which is the master tube bottom or , for the measuring tubes , the bottom of a dry compartment or the surface of liquid in a leaking compartment . a unique bar code with each tube , distinguishes it and the barge from all others . the measuring instrument includes a code reader . in one embodiment , an individual transducer is on each tube , and connectable by an electrical cable to the measuring instrument . the apparatus is also used in cargo compartment tanks for cargo surface level measurement . | 6Physics
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a method and product for identifying the origin of products having fiberglass components or constituents wherein the glass fibers are coated with a fluorescent agent that glows when subsequently subjected to uv or appropriate wavelength light . thus by selecting a unique color or pattern a manufacturer can readily identify his products . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a plurality of light sources generate beams having predetermined light amounts , respectively . an optical scanner receives the beams from the plurality of light sources and directs the beams as a plurality of scanning beams to an object to be scanned . a photodetector has a predetermined number of photosensors smaller than that of the plurality of light sources and substantially detects light amounts of the plurality of scanning beams by the optical scanner in a time sharing manner . a controller outputs a control signal for independently controlling the light amounts of the respective beams from the plurality of light sources in accordance with time - sharing light amount detection signals corresponding to the plurality of scanning beams from the photosensors of the predetermined number . | 6Physics
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this invention relates to device , systems , kits and methods that enable selective dissection of lung tissue to remove diseased tissue from healthy tissue without damaging blood vessels or airways . the invention and methods enable minimally invasive lung surgery procedures by providing a device and method to perform automated dissection that discriminates against traumatizing critical lung tissue . | 0Human Necessities
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a method is disclosed for managing multiple data streams transported over a common communications resource in a packet network , wherein data flowing through the resource travels in both directions , and wherein each stream is subject to data peaks . the round trip delay is determined for each data stream , and the transmission of data peaks in one or more of the data streams is delayed to at least reduce the degree of coincidence in the data peaks of different streams without increasing the maximum round trip delay for the data streams . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to a method and a trading system for consolidating messages in intermediate server layers . it is operated in at least one of a data - and telecommunication network . message distribution is introduced by collecting and distributing them through hold - back time frames , thereby , eliminating transactional overhead and achieving a substantial gain in message throughput time in the trading system . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for determining from an arbitrary signal a characteristic signature or other characterizing feature and for distinguishing signals associated with one specific condition from those associated with one or more other conditions . the system uses dictionaries of plural sets of basis signal elements , for example , combinations of orthogonal bases with different characteristics . it optimizes the fit of part of an arbitrary signal to one or more elements of one class of basis signals from a dictionary and iteratively fits the remainder of the arbitrary signal to elements of an optimal class of basis signals , either the original or a different class depending on the goodness of match between the residual part of the signal and the subsequent basis class . | 6Physics
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a bumping process mainly comprises the steps of providing a wafer having a plurality of bonding pads , forming a patterned adhesive layer over the bonding pads , forming a barrier layer and a wetting layer on the patterned adhesive layer and the surface of the wafer , removing the barrier layer and the wetting layer not covering the patterned adhesive layer , forming a plurality of bumps on the patterned wetting layer and reflowing the bumps . | 7Electricity
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a unique connector and insertion tool are disclosed . the connector is hollow with screw - type threads on its outer surface , an enlarged head at one end and a non - sharp configuration at the other end . the insertion tool has a non - sharp elongated shaft or piercer attached to a handle ; the end of the piercer is adapted to allow piercing and passage through the materials being secured together . the connector slides over the piercing shaft , is held in secure non - rotating relation thereto , and is configured to penetrate the materials and be screwed into place by the insertion tool . the entire piercing and connection operation may be conducted in a twisting motion with just one hand . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system and method for generating ozone for use in open or closed loop process applications using a fluid , such as water , as a primary process medium , including : a water storage tank , supplied by a water supply line , for temporarily storing water for treatment and subsequent use in a process ; an electromagnetic flux unit connected to the water supply line for exposing water supplied to the tank to an electromagnetic field thereby magnetically polarizing contaminants and dissolved solids present in the water ; an apparatus for producing highly pure oxygen from ambient air for use as a feed gas in generating ozone ; a corona discharge ozone generator for producing high purity ozone from a highly pure oxygen feed gas ; an impeller apparatus , including a rapidly rotating shear impeller , for injecting ozone , created by the ozone generator , into water wherein the ozone is absorbed thus yielding a substantially high level of dissolved ozone gas in a given volume of water ; an apparatus for measuring the concentration of dissolved ozone present in water ; and a microprocessor based controller for controlling the system to reach and maintain suitable ozone concentration levels , depending on the application , whereby the ozonated water is suitable for use in a wide variety of process applications . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and apparatus for reinforcing duct work is provided . in one embodiment , a reinforcement comprises a conduit having a first end and a second end . a pair of plugs is insertable into the first and second ends of the conduit . each of the plugs has a groove extending along the circumference of the plug , and the plugs are crimped inside the conduit along the grooves . each of the plugs may have a threaded end extending out of the plug and being retractable into said plug . alternatively , each of the plugs may have an internally threaded opening extending at least partially through the plug . in this embodiment , the conduit can be secured to duct work by aligning the conduit with holes in the duct work , and inserting a bolt through the holes and into the internally threaded openings of the plugs . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for applying self - adhering elastic strips to a flexible base material includes adhering a tensioned first strip of the self - adhering elastic material to a flexible base material by sandwiching a less - or untensioned strip of the self - adhering elastic material between the tensioned strip and the base material . tensioning the first strip in order to impart a sufficiently high degree of elasticization to the base material reduces the inherent strength of adhesion of the strip to the base material . accordingly , the less - or untensioned intermediate strip insures good adhesion strength of the composite of the two strips to the base material . the resulting article comprises one having elasticized portions formed by adherence of the tensioned composite strip of self - adhering elastic material thereto . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a protective system for facilitating revision surgery includes a protective pad with a base portion and an overlying portion spaced apart from the base . a fluid pocket is formed between the base portion ; and the overlying portion . the protective system prevents formation of adhesions or scar tissue in the area occupied by the protective pad . thus a clean plane is obtained during revision surgery on the patient through an incision in the fluid pocket . | 0Human Necessities
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an electrocautery device for alternatively searing and coagulating tissue of a patient during surgery is provided . the device has a blade and an electrical cable electrically connecting the blade to an electrosurgical generator . the device comprises a hollow main body and a vacuum mechanism formed in the main body for selectively providing a vacuum for removing any plume created while searing or coagulating tissue . at least one intake port is formed in the main body . vacuum tubing extends into the main body and is fluidly connected to the intake port . a self - centering switch body rotatable within the main body selectively activates the electrical energy of the electrosurgical generator to either sear or coagulate tissue and activates the vacuum mechanism upon activation of the electrical energy . a pair of non - intersecting , crossing airway paths are alternatively alignable within the main body to connect the intake port to the vacuum tubing . | 0Human Necessities
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in a thyristor chopper circuit used for the control of the rotational speed of an electric motor and provided with a protective system for preventing problems caused by a commutation failure in the chopper circuit , the protective system is provided with means for detecting the occurrence of commutation failure and means for certifying the operative condition or validity of the commutation failure detecting means . the operative condition certifying means is provided with means for supplying the commutation failure detecting means with a checking signal corresponding to a signal which is applied to the commutation failure detecting means upon the occurrence of the commutation failure so that whether the protective system is in a normally operative or valid condition can be certified at any time desired . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system and method provides a user interface on an electronic device with a listing of the most recently used or viewed items that is organized by the category of item . a menu containing the most recently read items is separated into separate categories such as books and periodicals . the menu displays the most recently opened item in each of the categories . in this manner , one category will not dominate over the other categories on the menu . | 6Physics
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a musical instrument location transmitting device and system includes a musical instrument having a location transmitting device and an electric power source permanently secured in the musical instrument in a position that requires removal of a musical component of the musical instrument in order to remove the location transmitting device . the location transmitting device includes a location sensing unit and a wireless transmitter that outputs a location of the musical instrument . a system wirelessly monitors a location of the musical instruments . a method of making a musical instrument includes coupling a location transmitting device inside a musical instrument and closing the musical instrument to permanently install the location transmitting device . | 6Physics
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a vacuum part handling device , attached to a robot , serially picks up magazine - loaded brackets and passes them over a double - sided adhesive tape applicator . a strip of tape is secured to a bracket flange and the robot moves the vacuum - held bracket to a final location . the handling device urges the taped flange against a structural member where it is temporarily attached at a precise position enabling accurate automatic insertion of fasteners . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a topical skin care product is provided that contains therapeutic concentrations of turmeric and other constituents which is colorless upon application to the skin . the product can be used for cosmetic , protective , and healing purposes without staining skin or clothing yellow . | 0Human Necessities
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a carbon tube containing a carbonized tube wall . the tube wall is consisted of carbonized coating material and trace of fiber residue , and the carbonized coating material is prepared according to a process including the steps of : coating a fiber structure with a carbon - containing coating material to form a coating layer over the fiber structure ; removing the fiber structure ; and carbonizing the coating layer to form the carbonized tube wall . the fiber structure can be either a two - dimensional or three - dimensional object , and a two - dimensional or three - dimensional device can be prepared accordingly . the carbon - containing coating material can be made of repeating units of substituted polyacrylonitriles , unsubstituted polyacrylonitriles , substituted poly , unsubstituted poly , substituted poly , or unsubstituted poly , or it can be made of conjugated polymers including doped and undoped conjugated homopolymers , doped and undoped conjugated copolymers . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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process of enzymatically converting glucose to fructose wherein a glucose - containing solution is passed , under specific conditions , through a bed composed of an immobilized glucose isomerase in a fine , particulate form and non - porous beads or granular inert material such as polystyrene beads . the porous beads and granular inert material comprise between 40 % and about 75 % of the bed by volume . the bead &# 39 ; s presence exerts a buoyant effect which prevents bed packing and promotes desirable flow patterns with no observable channelling . this helps to minimize the formation of undesired or undesirable carbohydrates such as psicose . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a novel sampling system having a sampling device responsive to an analog input signal and a reference signal for providing corresponding charges . a switching circuit is provided to supply the input signal and the reference signal to the sampling device . the switching circuit is controlled to supply the input signal and the reference signal to the sampling device so as provide a substantially zero total charge taken by the sampling device from a source of the input signal . one application of the foregoing is in analog - to - digital conversion . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to plug - compatible modular thermal management packages of small elevated temperature devices that act as easily replaceable miniaturized sources of power , heat , or chemical reaction products . the modules may be solid oxide fuel cells , combustion heat generators , or miniature chemical reactors . the devices operate at elevated temperature in sealed , insulated thermal envelopes . the technology permits such devices to operate in a thermally efficient manner that minimizes heat loss to the environment . the thermal management packages are easily replaceable when spent . | 7Electricity
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a system for managing message volume and timing , which permits messages from multiple sources to be spaced apart over time , with the pacing controlled in part by the type or priority of the message . the system permits the volume of messages to be reduced by aggregating messages according to a set of rules and by discarding or delaying messages that are sufficiently similar and sent too close together . in addition , the system allows message sources to be notified when a recipient has not received a message within a designated time period . the system can be implemented as a centralized pacing system or through use of a data storage system accessible by the message sources . | 6Physics
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there exist numerous public key probabilistic encryption algorithms . most of these algorithms do not have a maximum security level against someone capable of chosen ciphertext attacks . the disclosed method provides a construct to enhance the security of any public key probabilistic or deterministic encryption algorithm to achieve an optimal security level . | 7Electricity
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an optical disk having a recording format for a sampled servo system and including a servo field which is preformatted , including synchronous marks for synchronizing detection , and a data field for recording data on each track . the length of the synchronous mark is defined to render the detection of the synchronous pattern possible by making it easily distinguishable from the maximum inversion interval in the data even if the optical disk is of the constant - linear - velocity type . | 6Physics
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a vehicle bumper system includes a bumper beam and a polymeric energy absorber positioned on a front of the bumper beam . the energy absorber has multiple box - shaped sections and also has interconnecting sections positioned along the length that interconnect adjacent ones of the box - shaped sections . the box - shaped sections of the energy absorber , when cross - sectioned by a transverse plane , include top and bottom u - shaped sections formed by top parallel legs and a top vertical leg and by bottom parallel legs and a bottom vertical leg , respectively . end walls close ends of the box - shaped sections and stabilize the top and bottom u - shaped sections . the interconnecting sections include a tying wall that connects the end walls together . by this arrangement , the box - shaped sections provide a stable and reliable energy absorbing mechanism . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this document describes techniques and devices for radar - based gesture sensing and data transmission . the techniques enable , through a radar system , seamless and intuitive control of , and data transmission between , computing devices . this radar system can both transmit data and sense gestures , thereby performing with a single system , control of many devices and data transmission with those devices . not only can this provide control of many devices , from refrigerators to laptops , this radar system also allows high - bandwidth data transmission between devices . | 6Physics
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a microprocessor having three kinds of bus cycle mode including a read cycle , a write cycle and an instruction fetch cycle , comprises a register having three bits corresponding to the read cycle , the write cycle and the instruction fetch cycle , respectively . a combinational circuit is connected to receive a code set in the register and coded information indicating the kind of bus cycle mode . an output circuit receiving an output of the combinational circuit operates to output the output of the combinational circuit in synchronism with a start of a corresponding bus cycle . | 6Physics
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a wide - angle video camera which captures high - resolution images using a bayer filter to colorize the pixels . the image is processed to generate multiple views . the camera applies color processing pipelines independently and simultaneously to each of multiple regions of the full image captured by the sensor to generate a color image of acceptable quality for human viewing . an initial color image possesses greater color bit - depth compared to the output color image . | 7Electricity
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a refrigerant recovery system including an interface connection to an existing refrigeration system high pressure relief valve , a check valve , a refrigerant recovery tank , and an interconnecting conduit . a schrader type valve is affixed to the recovery tank thereby permitting service extraction of refrigerant trapped therein . two pressure sensing switches are provided in the refrigerant recovery tank wherein a first switch has normally open contacts and is used to signal an overpressure event , and a second switch has normally closed contacts and terminates operation of the refrigeration system upon sensing an overpressure event . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a machine for extracorporeal blood treatment comprises a device for ultrafiltration of a liquid through a semi - permeable membrane of a blood treatment device , a first sensor for ultrafiltration rate through the membrane , a second group of sensors for measuring a trans - membrane pressure , an infusion line with an infusion pump and a programmed controller for calculating a maximum infusion rate as a function of the transmembrane pressure . the machine is suitable for kidney failure treatments , such as hemofiltration and hemodiafiltration . in a relatively short time the machine enables a large quantity of corporeal blood to be removed from the patient . | 0Human Necessities
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a touchpad having a plurality of distinct zones , wherein movement of a user &# 39 ; s finger on the surface of the touchpad between zones , the act of lifting a finger off of the touchpad surface , the act of placing a finger on the touchpad surface , and the movement of a specific pattern of a finger within a single zone are all actions that will generate characters that are transmitted from the touchpad to a receiving device . a small number of movements of a finger across the touchpad are thus capable of generating a large number of characters for use in a password or code , and thereby take advantage of the security benefits that can be achieved , but without having to memorize the exact password , but only a few movements of a finger or stylus . | 6Physics
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a valve comprises a barrel having a central bore , an inlet , and an outlet , and a spool disposed for motion within the central bore , including a ball tip , a metering edge , and a bore . the spool is moveable between a closed position , wherein the ball tip engages a seat to prevent fluid flow through the inlet and the metering edge is disposed in a lower chamber of the central bore to prevent the fluid flow through the outlet , and an opened position , wherein the tip is spaced apart from the seat to permit fluid flow through the inlet and the spool bore into an upper chamber of the central bore to equalize pressure on the spool , and the metering edge is disposed in a flow path of the outlet to permit fluid flow through the outlet . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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embodiments of the invention relate generally to the field of duty cycle correction , and more particularly to method and apparatus for correcting duty cycle of a cmos level signal when converted from a current - mode - logic to a cmos level signal via a cml to cmos converter . the converter comprises a first differential pair unit to receive a cml level signal ; a second differential pair unit to receive the cml level signal ; and an embedded differential biasing unit , coupled with the first and the second differential pair units , to adjust drive strength of the first and second differential pair units based on a duty cycle of the cml level signal . the method for correcting duty cycle of the cmos level signal output comprises receiving by the first differential pair unit a cml level signal ; receiving by the second differential pair unit the cml level signal ; and adjusting drive strength of the first and the second differential pair units based on a duty cycle of the cmos level signal . | 7Electricity
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there exists a wide variety of strains of fungi and bacteria that can cause allergic and sometimes fatal reactions to humans who are exposed to these strains . many of these contaminant strains exist and grow in buildings , structures and transportation sources used by people in everyday routine situations . a device simulating one or more of the noxious contaminants is used to train dogs to detect these contaminants in varying situations . a non - intrusive method for training one or more dogs to detect contaminants in a building or other structure , using the device , is also provided . by using dogs trained by the method , trainers can then instruct these contaminant - detecting dogs to precisely and efficiently locate areas of active contamination for future remediation without damage to the site under investigation . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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this invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing a resilient network database . the invention relates particularly , but not exclusively , to the ip multimedia subsystem . the invention is directed to an interface for a database node comprising : a port for receiving a request for information from a network node ; a processor for determining if the database node can respond to said request ; and a transmitter for forwarding the request to another database node if the particular database node cannot respond . the invention is also directed to a distributed database comprising a number of database nodes , wherein a request received by one node is forwarded to other nodes in the distributed database if the particular node cannot handle the request . | 7Electricity
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an exemplary land mobile radio control head and method are provided . in one embodiment , the control head has the capability to utilize halo light of the control head to implement a multi - function indicator that communicates a state of the land mobile radio . in another embodiment , the control head has the capability to provide buffer images constructed from data received from the land mobile radio into a video stream for rendering on an electroluminescent display . in another embodiment , the control head provides the capability for a user to modify a configuration stored on the land mobile radio that defines one of several display modes to be utilized in generating data for use in forming images to be rendered on an electroluminescent display . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a system and method is provided for generating a sequence of phase signals . one of the sequence of phase signals that is most closely aligned with a data packet is selected . the data packet is phase aligned with the selected one of the sequence of phase signals . the phase alignment of the data packet includes the generation of a clock signal in alignment with one of the sequence of phase signals . | 7Electricity
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a magazine for rod - shaped articles comprises a storage unit having at least one inlet for receiving at least one of the articles supplied to the storage unit and at least one outlet for discharging at least one of the articles positioned in the storage unit . a variable length belt element disposed in the storage unit has a length which defines a fixed storage unit for accommodating a predetermined number of articles . the length of the belt element is expandable for defining a working storage unit , the volume of which can be changed with the expansion of the belt element . | 0Human Necessities
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a semiconductor light emitting device includes a semiconductor multilayer structure comprising a plurality of group iii – v nitride semiconductor layers including two semiconductor layers of different conductivity types , and a transparent electrode formed on the semiconductor multilayer structure . the transparent electrode contains an impurity element developing the same conductivity type as that of an impurity element introduced into a semiconductor in the semiconductor multilayer structure , which semiconductor has an interface with the transparent electrode . therefore , contact resistance between the transparent electrode and the semiconductor having the interface with the transparent electrode is decreased . | 7Electricity
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a sub bass , bass and low mid frequency loudspeaker incorporates multiple loudspeaker drivers arranged in a semi - circle configuration contained within an enclosure . the symmetric multi - horn invention enables all associated loudspeaker drivers to couple their energy in phase coherence and time alignment to form one coherent sound wave upon exit of the loudspeaker . low frequency sensitivity is greatly increased upon exit from the loudspeaker without creating resonance or transient decay . additional loudspeakers can be added to form a larger system that maintains phase coherence and time alignment over all the loudspeakers contained in the system . each additional loudspeaker added to the system increases low frequency sensitivity . | 7Electricity
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an outbound call management capability is provided for a public switched telephone network by a network based outbound call management complex , which can be accessed by all subscribers to the public switched network through one or more central offices in the network . a predetermined list of telephone numbers is stored in a data base in the nocm complex for each subscriber who uses the nocm services . the telephone numbers are automatically dialed at one or more predetermined scheduled times . when one of the dialed telephones is answered , the nocm complex sets up a connection through the public switched telephone network between the called party and one or more attendants at one or more telephone numbers specified by a customer of the nocm services . the nocm services are made available to any subscriber of the public switched telephone network by provision of a special access code which permits a subscriber who is a customer of this service to dial the nocm complex which will then interact with the customer by responding to voice or dtmf commands from the customer . the customer may program the list of telephone numbers to be called and program the telephone phone numbers to be used by the nocm system to connect awaiting attendants with parties automatically called by the nocm system . the nocm system customer may set the time for the execution of his calling program by the nocm system , and may interrupt or otherwise influence or change the execution of his program . all of this may be accomplished without a need to purchase expensive outbound call management premises equipment or to retain the services of a special provider of outbound call management services . | 7Electricity
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a children &# 39 ; s play garage having a plurality of detachably connected walls , a roof , a toy compartment , and an articulating vehicle door is disclosed . the play garage further includes an opening for accessing the toy compartment from the exterior of the play garage . alternatively , the play garage includes an articulating user door , and window openings in one or more walls , the vehicle door or the user door . the vehicle door is hinged by hinges having polygonal bores and polygonal pins to allow the door to be self - supporting in an open position . | 0Human Necessities
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an electrode structure configured to operate in a discharge lamp and a method to make such an electrode structure are described . the electrode structure includes an electrode head portion comprising a plurality of raised features arranged in a configuration such that an average pitch of the plurality of raised features is at least 105 %. the method includes providing an electrode configured to operate in the discharge lamp and forming raised features on an electrode head portion of the electrode at an average pitch of at least 105 %. | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to modular building blocks with the minimal possible number of types which can be used for construction of buildings or other structures . the block has cellular structure defined by though openings made in the block body . the number of cells depends on the number of through holes . each block has an upper and inner insert made of a heat / cold - insulation material and inserted into through openings of the hollow block . the inserts , in turn , have though holes and recesses arranged so that after the blocks with inserts are assembled into a building or a structure , the openings and the recesses in the inserts form a continuous lattice - like space suitable for pouring concrete or another hardenable material which after curing form a load - carrying lattice - like framework of the building or the structure . thus , the inserts are used as formwork elements for pouring the concrete . since the inserts are made of a soft heat / cold insulating material , they compensate for lateral forces developed during setting of the concrete and thus unload the inner and outer walls of the structure . the invention also relates to the method of construction and to structural elements and buildings erected by the aforementioned method from the blocks of the invention . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a wire frame for supporting a living plant wreath is made of three pairs of concentric wire rings , each pair with an inner and outer ring , the three pairs stacked in three parallel planes and interconnected by welded wire ribs to make up a structurally rigid unitary toroidal wire frame . optionally a number of candle holders made of coiled wire are welded spaced circumferentially on the frame , also structurally reinforcing the toroidal frame . a method for constructing a living plant wreath using a kit of parts including the wire frame is described . the kit may include a drip bag for irrigating a living wreath at a controlled rate . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention provides the use of novel , binary guanosine gels for simple , rapid and nondestructive solubilization of individual single walled carbon nanotubes at high concentrations . the gels exhibit selectivity between metallic and semiconducting swnts and , further , among swnts with different chiralities . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention provides a pattern inspection technique that enables measurement and inspection of a fine pattern by a charged particle beam to be performed with high throughput . a metrology system of fine pattern according to the pattern inspection technique has : a the column that includes a charged particle source , an electron optics for scanning a desired observation area on a sample with a charged particle beam emitted from the charged particle source , and a detector for detecting charged particles generated secondarily from the sample scanned by the charged particle beam ; information processing means for measuring information about geometry of a pattern formed on the sample based on information on the intensity of the charged particles obtained by the detector ; and a sample introduction unit for introducing the sample into the inside of the column ; wherein a charge neutralizer unit for generating ions and charge neutralizing the sample with the ions and surface potential measuring means for measuring a surface potential of the sample surface are provided on a path that is inside the sample introduction unit and transports the sample to the column . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing a pillowless booklet by flattening the spine of the booklet . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for preventing ethernet from being attacked is provided . the method comprises the steps as follows : after detecting a new connection between a port and a terminal device and receiving a data packet from the terminal device , an ethernet communication device establishing and storing a fixed map between the port and a hardware address of the terminal device , then forwarding the data packet according to the fixed map ; after detecting a disconnection between the port and the terminal device , the ethernet communication device deleting the fixed map . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to a system for the calibration of an optical particle - size analyzer of the light - intercepting type for spherical particles , wherein a rotary wheel or disc is provided with radially - extending wires of differing diameters , each wire corresponding to a particular equivalent spherical particle diameter . these wires are passed at an appropriate frequency between the light source and the light detector of the analyzer . the reduction of light as received at the detector is a measure of the size of the wire , and the electronic signal may then be adjusted to provide the desired signal for corresponding spherical particles . this calibrator may be operated at any time without interrupting other processing . | 6Physics
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a dual fuel — gas fuel and electric heat pump — water heater is provided that captures waste heat from the exhaust flue of the gas fuel heating system and utilizes it in the evaporator of the electric heat pump . multiple mechanisms are disclosed for the transfer of heat from the exhaust flue gases to the evaporator . heat from the exhaust gas that would otherwise be lost is used to help heat refrigerant in the evaporator to improve the efficiency of the system . this heat can also be used to prevent or remove frozen condensate on the evaporator . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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this invention relates to methods of making a compound of formula and intermediates for same the compounds of formula being useful for treating cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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there is provided a powder actuated tool effective to drive a metallic fastener into a workpiece , for example , a nail gun . the pressure to drive the fastener is generated by combustion of an flammable propellant mix that is ignited by a primer flash . the primer flash having been generated by ignition of a combustible gas by discharge of an electric arc in the tool barrel . the combustible gas is lead - free such that the operator and the environment are not exposed to dangerous lead residue during use . the use of a solid propellant generates higher pressure and more effective driving of the metallic fastener than is achieved with powder actuated tools driven solely by combustible gases . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a medical implant includes first and second ring members , each including a resilient framework having a generally cylindrical form . a tubular sleeve is fixed to the first and second ring members so as to hold the ring members in mutual longitudinal alignment , thereby defining a lumen passing through the ring members . a constricting element is fit around the sleeve at a location intermediate the first and second ring members so as to reduce a diameter of the lumen at the location . | 0Human Necessities
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a molecular species is covalently attached to elemental carbon by exposing the carbon to a reaction mixture containing a strong base and a compound of the formula or in which x denotes a covalently attached atom or group capable of forming an x − anion and each z is a moiety comprising a plurality of atoms , but which does not have a hydrogen atom directly attached to the atom which itself is directly attached to the — ch 2 x or — chx group . the carbon substrate may be graphite or carbon nanotubes . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to an eatable gelatin bowel preparation for use in preparing an individual for a medical procedure requiring a clean colon . specifically , an individual is provided with an edible diet comprising a laxative and a gelatin based food . | 0Human Necessities
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a system for providing insurance policies is disclosed herein that includes an insurance database storing user information for a group of users in an insurance program , including user identity data and user reputation data , and an insurance program server containing an insurance platform application communicating with the users in the insurance program through a social network web site and accessing user identity data through a social network database . the application provides insurance policies issued by an insurance carrier to the users covering a first insurance policy term , and uses risk reputation rating data about an individual user submitted by the individual user and scored by the insurance platform application for the purpose of removing selected users from the group for a second insurance policy coverage term . additional systems and methods are also disclosed . | 6Physics
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a high throughput , short batch cycle commercial ice making machine produces commercial ice which resists melting in convenient sizes for mobile food carts , market produce , or fish displays . the machine introduces super - cooled water , that is in a liquid state while exposed to a temperature below freezing , into a batch of pre - formed hollow molds of one or more horizontally oriented ice forming freezing trays oriented horizontally . using vapor compression refrigeration , the machine produces a plurality of supercooled ice segments in pockets within the freezing tray . the supercooled ice segments are rapidly subjected to a short , temporary contact with a high heat source from a sleeve integral with the freezing tray compartments , along a peripheral bottom surface of the ice segment accommodating freezing tray molds . this temporarily melts a bottom surface of each ice segment , lubricating it and loosening it . then the machine rotates the freezing tray containing the batch of ice segments about its horizontally oriented axis to a vertically oriented dump position , thereby dumping the temporarily heated ice segments into the freezing tray . the ice cubes thus formed may be fresh water , salt water or beverage containing ice cubes . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of validating a merchant in a point of sale transaction system , comprising the steps of encrypting a customer secret identification information using a public key of the merchant , entering the encrypted information into a transaction device , transmitting the encrypted information from the device to a merchant , decrypting at the merchant and the encrypted secret identification information , and transmitting the decrypted secret identification information from the merchant to the device wherein the customer verifies the decrypted secret identification information by visual inspection of the secret identification information . | 6Physics
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it is an object of the present invention to provide a simulation tool , which can overcome complications of examinations by simulations as described above and can provide a designer with easy examinations . a simulation based on a design parameter of a unit is implemented . furthermore , a simulation result implemented by the control device is output on a display screen as a graph . then , the unit design parameter is corrected in accordance with a correction in the graph displayed on the display screen . thus , the simulation can be retried easily . | 6Physics
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a catheter , and preferably a urinary catheter , is disclosed , comprising an elongate shaft , an insertable end formed in or connected to one end of the elongate shaft , and a discharge end formed in or connected to the opposite end of the elongate shaft . further , the catheter further comprises an insertion aid at least partly encircling the discharge end , and being integrally and releasably connected to the discharge end . hereby , easy production is achieved , and at the same time , the insertion aid may easily be removed for use as an insertion aid when using the catheter . | 0Human Necessities
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a light emitting device and a method of fabricating the same is provided . the device includes an led chip having a first main surface , a second main surface opposing the first main surface , and one or more side surfaces extending between the first and second main surfaces . a reflective side layer surrounds the one or more side surfaces of the led chip . the reflective side layer has a first main surface and a second main surface opposing the first main surface extending in a first direction , and an opening extending between the first and second main surfaces in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction . the opening surrounds the chip . a phosphor film overlies the first main surface of the chip and the first main surface of the reflective side layer . at least one electrode is disposed on the second main surface of the chip . | 7Electricity
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an expansion anchor assembly having a segmented expansion shell containing two or more sections that are joined in assembly at the base of the shell . the base sections are interlocked along abutting radially extended side walls . an end cap is passed over the bottom of the base and securely locked to each section to close the assembly and hold the base immobile as the leaves of the shell are expanded outwardly . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a self - aligned , nonvolatile memory structure based upon phase change materials , including chalcogenides , can be made with a very small area on an integrated circuit . the manufacturing process results in self - aligned memory cells requiring only two array - related masks defining the bit lines and word lines . memory cells are defined at intersections of bit lines and word lines , and have dimensions that are defined by the widths of the bit lines and word lines in a self - aligned process . the memory cells comprise structures including a selection device , a heating / barrier plate layer and a phase change memory element , vertically arranged at the intersections of the bit lines and word lines . | 7Electricity
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the disclosed system and method automate the decision making abilities of quality assurance management tools . the proposed invention manages the decision making processes during runtime of the testing tools of any given qa system and provides a solution for automating this process . according to some embodiments the present invention is a decision management platform which controls the activity and the flows of operation of the qa tools . the decision management platform is a decision driven mechanism which analyzes the decision making process performed by the operators of the qa system and automatically provides a decision whenever similar conditions occur . according to preferred embodiments the solution serves both the automatic testing tools and the knowledge management tools . this solution significantly reduces maintenance over testing scenarios and allows a more effective usage of given resources in qa workflow . | 6Physics
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a composition for total or supplemental parenteral nutrition of patients in need thereof for the treatment of shock and trauma , is disclosed . the composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of triglycerides and an amount of carnitine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof sufficient to increase free fatty acid oxidation . | 0Human Necessities
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a communication technique of fusing a 5th - generation communication for supporting higher data transmission rate beyond a 4th - generation system with an internet of things technology and a system thereof are provided . the present disclosure may be used for an intelligent service based on the 5g communication technology and the iot related technology . a communication method of a base station includes generating resource assignment information of an uplink burst including at least two consecutive uplink subframes of an unlicensed band ; transmitting the resource assignment information to a terminal ; and receiving uplink data from the terminal during the at least two consecutive uplink subframes . | 7Electricity
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the disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for determining the content and distribution of a thermal neutron absorbing material within an object . neutrons having an energy higher than thermal neutrons are generated and thermalized . the thermal neutrons are detected and counted . the object is placed between the neutron generator and the neutron detector . the reduction in the neutron flux corresponds to the amount of thermal neutron absorbing material in the object . the object is advanced past the neutron generator and neutron detector to obtain neutron flux data for each segment of the object . the object may comprise a space reactor heat pipe and the thermal neutron absorbing material may comprise lithium . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a system , teaches a technique , and provides apparatus eminently useful for the installation / removal , from a remote and protected location , of nozzle dams onto and from nozzle holddown rings within the channel heads of certain steam generators , including the types typically used in conjunction with the operation of pressurized hot - water nuclear power plants . the technique or method of the instant invention involves methodology for remotely introducing usually with the aid of tackle insertion tool means , through an open channel head manway requisite tubesheet tackle means , or tackle means , as well as strapping means and the securing of same therein ; inserting through said open manway , usually with the aid of lifting means , folded nozzle dam means ; opening said dam means and properly orientating same relative to said nozzle holddown ring ; inserting , orientating , and securing the center portion of said nozzle dam means , torquing bolting means to predetermined limits ; and removing from said channel head all said attendant tubesheet means . the effecting of the instant technique requires only a minimal amount of relatively inexpensive , but specifically designed equipment and is simply , quickly , and easily placed into practice by , for example , manipulation of same by one or more human operators who are physically located outside said channel head and adjacent said open manway thereby substantially reducing the effective radiation dose heretofore normally associated with such nozzle dam installation and removal . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a self - adhesive grip sheath includes a grip sheath body having a hot melt adhesive arranged along each of two opposite side edges thereof in such a manner that when the grip sheath body is wrapped about the grip of a sports equipment , the two hot melt adhesive are overlapped and then heated and bonded together to affix the grip sheath body to the grip of the sports equipment . | 0Human Necessities
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fluoropolymer containing coatings are applied to substrates , preferably textile substrates , to obtain composites which are flexible and not brittle , and which exhibit a low coefficient of friction , good wear resistance and excellent release properties . this invention comprises the technique of initially coating a flexible substrate , such as glass fabric or a metal mesh , with a fluoropolymer , which serves to prevent cracking upon flexing . the precoated substrate is thereafter coated with a blend of a hard polymer and a fluoropolymer which adheres well to the pre - coated intermediate substrate . significantly , the composites of the invention are flexible , yet possess the wear resistance of the hard polymer component as well as the frictional and release characteristics of the fluoropolymer components . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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drive means for a small , lightweight , easily operated syringe infusion pump . a syringe is secured in a holder and the syringe plunger is moved by a pusher block of the drive means . the pusher block is advanced to the syringe plunger by squeezing a finger tab . this simultaneously decouples the pusher block from the internal drive and opens the antisiphon catch to allow quick and easy set - up . the pusher block is moved by the engagement of a floating halfnut on a threaded leadscrew . a force is applied to the halfnut by the block substantially near the midpoint of the leadscrew thereby greatly reducing force mechanisms that attempt to separate the leadscrew and halfnut . a relatively light first biasing means is on the block for applying a relatively small force between the halfnut and the leadscrew . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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there is disclosed a method of constructing a laminated composite bidirectional panel from commercially available transparent / see - through materials , which may be used as shades for openings , such as doors and windows , to advance an aesthetically pleasing appearance in which , changeable decorative images of varying configurations and colors are incorporated between layers of laminations to promote the mood of a particular season , occasion , or event . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system and method for determining family relationships between related individuals for use on electronic medical records in which a first person may provide identifiers of self and / or family members to be associated with the emr of the first person and a second person may give permission so that information from the emr of the second person may be shared with the emr of the first person based on a family relationship , whereby emr record systems may communicate with each other and / or with an external database in order to determine the family relationships and to determine what information may be shared based on the determined family relationships and permissions . | 6Physics
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a bi - static radar configuration measures the direct time - of - flight of a transmitted rf pulse and is capable of measuring this time - of - flight with a jitter on the order of about one pico - second , or about 0 . 01 inch of free space distance for an electromagnetic pulse over a range of about one to ten feet . a transmitter transmits a sequence of electromagnetic pulses in response to a transmit timing signal , and a receiver samples the sequence of electromagnetic pulses with controlled timing in response to a receive timing signal , and generates a sample signal in response to the samples . a timing circuit supplies the transmit timing signal to the transmitter and supplies the receive timing signal to the receiver . the receive timing signal causes the receiver to sample the sequence of electromagnetic pulses such that the time between transmission of pulses in the sequence and sampling by the receiver sweeps over a range of delays . the receive timing signal sweeps over the range of delays in a sweep cycle such that pulses in the sequence are sampled at the pulse repetition rate , and with different delays in the range of delays to produce a sample signal representing magnitude of a received pulse in equivalent time . automatic gain control circuitry in the receiver controls the magnitude of the equivalent time sample signal . a signal processor analyzes the sample signal to indicate the time - of - flight of the electromagnetic pulses in the sequence . the sample signal in equivalent time is passed through an envelope detection circuit , formed of an absolute value circuit followed by a low pass filter , to convert the sample signal to a unipolar signal to eliminate effects of antenna misorientation . | 6Physics
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a method of fabricating an optical fiber incorporating a volatile constituent , involving : providing a preform comprising a cladding glass having an axial aperture and a core glass arranged in the axial aperture , wherein the working temperature of the core glass lies below the working temperature of the cladding glass ; and drawing the preform into an optical fiber at a drawing temperature that lies between the working temperatures of the core and cladding glasses and above the softening temperature of the cladding glass , wherein the core glass prior to drawing includes a dioxide or higher oxide compound of the volatile constituent having a gibbs free energy of disassociation into a monoxide compound of the volatile constituent that is negative at the drawing temperature , whereby the dioxide or higher oxide compound tends to disassociate into the monoxide compound during drawing . the volatile constituent may be sn or pb . the method may also be adapted for incorporating p as the volatile constituent . with this method , the core material melts while the cladding glass remains solid but in a deformable state . melting the core material , provides more freedom in the choice of combinations of core and cladding glasses . the starting material for the core may be a powder or a solid rod , i . e . the invention may be embodied as a powder - in - tube or a rod - in - tube method . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention provides an endoscope comprising : an insertion unit which is to be inserted into a body ; and a pipeline provided inside the insertion unit for supplying a fluid to a balloon mounted on an outer peripheral surface of the insertion unit , wherein the pipeline has a plurality of openings in an axial direction of the insertion unit on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion unit . therefore , the endoscope of the present invention can easily fix a balloon and keep airtightness after the fixation , and can raise a degree of freedom of a mounting location of the balloon . | 0Human Necessities
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a colorimeter method and apparatus is described that is used to accurately deduce the color of a source which is varying in intensity with respect to time . the colorimeter consists of a plurality of sensors with varied spectral responsivity , a means of shielding these sensors from the effects of ambient illumination and a computational element to analyze the temporal and intensity variation of the signal under measurement . the output from the sensors is integrated and analyzed based upon the measured light intensity , time variant , and characteristics of the source . sources such as crt monitors , flat panel displays , and stroboscopic illuminators , are typical representations of time variant sources . | 6Physics
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a semiconductor device includes a pillar - shaped silicon layer on a fin - shaped silicon layer . a gate insulating film and a metal gate electrode are around the pillar - shaped silicon layer and a metal gate line extends in a direction perpendicular to the fin - shaped silicon layer and is connected to the metal gate electrode . a contact resides on the metal gate line and a nitride film is on an entire top surface of the metal gate electrode and the metal gate line , except for the bottom of the contact . a vertical thickness of the nitride film relative to the substrate is greater than a horizontal thickness of the nitride film on the sidewall of the metal gate electrode and gate line relative to the substrate . | 7Electricity
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the filling force of compacted tobacco in the fillers of filter cigarettes which issue from a filter tripping machine is measured for the purpose of increasing the quantity of tobacco in the filters when the filling force decreases and visce versa . the filling force can be measured by pneumatically deforming successive increments of the wrappers of discrete cigarettes and ascertaining the extent of deformation or by mechanically deforming an entire stack of cigarettes and ascertaining the reduction of the combined volume of cigarettes . the quantity of tobacco can be regulated by removing a larger or smaller quantity of tobacco from a continuous stream which is thereby converted into the filler of a cigarette rod or by changing the speed of a conveyor in the distributor of the cigarette making machine so that the conveyor withdraws a larger or smaller quantity of tobacco per unit of time . the measurement of the filling force is carried out with a delay following severing of the cigarette rod so as to enable the filling force to rise to a value which is at least close to the final value . in addition to regulation of the quantity of tobacco in the fillers of cigarettes in response to ascertainment of the filling force , such quantity is further regulated when it deviates from a preselected value . the necessary measurements are carried out by a beta ray detector which is adjacent the path of the cigarette rod . | 0Human Necessities
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an adaptive phase - lead compensation circuit is disclosed that can be added to a circuit to ease the compensation and increase the phase margin of the circuit . by using the disclosed adaptive phase - lead compensation circuit , an adjustable resistance can be connected to any nodes in the compensated circuit rather than just to the voltage source or ground , allowing the miller effect to be used via a miller capacitor . | 6Physics
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a method for communicating with multiple network nodes is provided in which each node of a network has a wireless link that allows data to travel to and from the nodes in parallel , thereby taking advantage of the inherent broadcast capabilities of wireless media . the wireless link may be used in parallel with a point - to - point , land - based network linking the nodes . the method may be used for multicasting or broadcasting data on a network . specifically , the method may be used to maintain a network cache , a routing database and quality of service in a manner that is more efficient and reliable than previous methods that use serial protocols over point to point network links . | 7Electricity
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a power quality monitoring apparatus is developed for a railway power system . the apparatus is calculating the energy flow and the power consumption and recording the by using the voltage and current sensors at ac and dc power source in the various industrial fields . the voltage and current phases are detected for the ac power . the direction of current is detected to calculate the power consumption for the dc power . then , the detected data is analyzed . it is possible to monitor the variation of the voltages and current values of the railway vehicle in real time . it is possible to display the variations of the vehicle loads , the ac power output , the voltage and current value fluctuations , the power consumption and power flows in a form of the graphic or text format . thereby , it is possible to easily understand the overall status of the overhead line &# 39 ; s environment . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a land grid array interposer structure , including an electrically insulating carrier plane , and at least one interposer mounted on a first surface of said carrier plane . the interposer possesses a hemi - toroidal configuration in transverse cross - section and is constituted of a dielectric elastomeric material . a plurality of electrically - conductive elements are arranged about the surface of the at least one hemi - toroidal interposer and extend radically inwardly and downwardly from an uppermost end thereof into electrical contact with at least one component located on an opposite side of the electrically insulating carrier plane . provided is also a method of producing the land grid array interposer structure . | 7Electricity
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the invention is process for tracking a moving targeted vehicle from a remote sensor platform comprising the steps of 1 ) tracking the targeted vehicle and periodically recording its radar signature until its identity becomes ambiguous , 2 ) tracking the target after it has left its ambiguous state and periodically recording its radar signature ; and 3 ) comparing the recorded radar signatures prior to the targeted vehicle becoming ambiguous to the recorded radar signature taken after the targeted vehicle has left its ambiguous state and determining that the targeted vehicle now tracked is the same as the targeted vehicle being tracked prior to becoming ambiguous . | 6Physics
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the present invention provides a printer comprising : an image read unit which has a slot corresponding to a type of recording medium , and reads an image from a recording medium inserted into the slot ; an image obtaining unit which obtains an image showing a shape of the recording medium ; an identifying unit which identifies the type of recording medium based on the image showing the shape of the recording medium ; a guide unit which guides to and displays a slot corresponding to the identified type ; and a print unit which prints the image read from the recording medium , in order to prevent wrong insertion of the recording medium . | 7Electricity
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a relay includes a coil member having an axial cavity within which is an elongated rigid armature interacting with at least one pole plate in contacting fashion . the armature is positioned in the coil member by a spring frame which is prestressed to the quiescent position . the spring frame has two cross legs approximately parallel to the armature plane and two long legs extending laterally of the armature and lying in planes perpendicular to the armature plane . a spring tongue extends from one of the cross legs and to between the long legs , the free end of the spring tongue being connected to the armature . the spring frame produces a stable holding for the armature in the coil member and provides operational adjustment from outside the relay . | 7Electricity
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silane cross - linked polyolefin tubes are used for drinking water and / or water for industrial use , are resistant to a chlorine content ranging from 0 . 1 to 5 ppm , have a minimum degree of cross - linking of 60 %, are produced according to the single - stage process , and are comprised of the following polyolefin composition : a polyolefin ; a mixture consisting of an organic silane of general formula rsix3 , of a radical - generating constituent , and of a catalyst ; a stabilizer mixture consisting of a high - molecular , phenolic constituent having a high melting point , of a sulfur - containing constituent , of a phosphorous - containing processing stabilizer , and of a metal deactivator . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the object of the present invention is to provide a flow channel for liquids or also gases , which is of such a design that the lowest possible losses occur in the flow , in particular low frictional losses . a further aim of the invention is to provide a flow channel for liquids , in which different flow regions are set . a flow channel for liquids characterized in that at least one wall defining the flow channel is of such a configuration that when a liquid flows therethrough at least one flow region is produced which has an axial and simultaneous tangential flow component . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention is an online system to forward and discuss messages of common interest among members of the system . the system is based on a central server that manages all member accounts , messages and message flow among the members . the system introduces the concept of private comments on a public message . while the message is open to all members of the system , each comment on the message is restricted to be viewed only by members to whom the comment is sent to . this allows an email like interface to forward and discuss the same message among different groups of people . the system also provides metrics related to the overall reach and popularity of the message . | 6Physics
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a method of lining tubing within a wellbore comprises applying a polymerisable fluid composition containing a photoinitiator to the interior surface of that tubing and initiating polymerisation of the composition by exposing it to actinic radiation , suitably light or ultraviolet with wavelength 250 to 800 nm . the composition is preferably stable against heat but polymerises quickly when exposed to the actinic radiation . the composition may be spread onto the tubing and exposed to actinic radiation as soon as it has been spread into a layer , suitably with a tool which skims the tubing surface with applicator pads for dispensing and spreading the composition , immediately followed by exposing the spread composition to actinic radiation . a second option is that the composition is provided as a sleeve which is expanded against the tubing , exposure to actinic radiation preferably then being achieved using light guides or light emitting diodes within the sleeve . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the present invention relates to a parallel variable length decoder and a method for decoding a signed variable length code word . variable length decoding is a widely - used method in data compression , especially , in the applications of image data communication and storage . many international standards have adopted this technique in video data compression , for example , jpeg , mpeg , ccitt h . 261 and so on . two programmable logic arrays are used in conventional vld which differ only in there sign . the present invention uses a single pla which is triggered by bits of signed fixed length inputs , not including a sign bit . the pla output an unsigned run - level pair . the vld processes the sign bit outside the pla . a mask circuit is used to extract the sign bit which is then combined with the decoded unsigned run - level pair to get a signed run - level pair . | 7Electricity
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a bactericidal composition and method for inhibiting and controlling the growth of the capsulated , facultative bacterium , klebsiella pneumoniae , are disclosed . the composition comprises an amount , effective for the intended purpose , of 2 - ethanamine hydrochloride and n - tri butyl tetradecyl phosphonium chloride . the method comprises administering between about 0 . 1 to about 200 parts of this combined treatment to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a device for opening blown plastic bottles that are hermetically closed by a dome and mounted in a duct by cutting the dome using a cutting knife mounted in a cutting head that can move relative to the dome along the periphery thereof . the opening device includes holding members having at least two centering fingers , which can move radially relative to the dome to engage with the part of the dome that is to be cut off . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in a transceiver for a control unit having a transceiver core for adapting the level of messages received or to be sent , an adjustable terminating network is situated in the transceiver that makes it possible to adjust at least two connection resistance values , the terminating network and the transceiver core being monolithically integrated in a semiconductor circuit . | 7Electricity
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a method of flip - chip mounting can reliably and stably mount a semiconductor chip to a mounting substrate while avoiding problems such as damage to the semiconductor chip due to a difference in thermal expansion coefficients between the semiconductor chip and the mounting substrate . the method of flip - chip mounting a semiconductor chip supports a mounting substrate on a stage in a state where a resin material has been supplied onto a chip mounting surface of the mounting substrate and presses the semiconductor chip toward the mounting substrate using a pressure / heat applying head to bond the semiconductor chip to the mounting substrate and thermally harden the resin material . a concave part is provided in a support surface of the stage that supports the semiconductor chip , and the semiconductor chip is bonded to the mounting substrate by pressing the semiconductor chip toward the mounting substrate using the pressure / heat applying head in a state where the mounting substrate is bent toward the concave part . | 7Electricity
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