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a thermal imaging system including a housing having a cavity therein is provided . a plurality of thermal sensors are placed in the cavity of the housing and an ir window in the opening of the cavity protects the thermal sensors . the ir window includes first and second faceplates formed from an ir transmissive material and a honeycomb support structure between the faceplates for supporting the faceplates . the window may also include an adhesive layer between each faceplate and the support structure for adhering each faceplate to the support structure .
| 6Physics
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a water heater has a water container and an element located to heat water in the water container . a sensor located to sense temperature proximate the element and a controller connected to the element and the sensor . the controller is programmed to compare a plurality of sensed temperatures and to disengage the element in the event that the difference between sensed temperatures over a predetermined time period is greater than a predetermined temperature difference and further to engage the element based on a comparison of sensed tempereatures .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed is a method for disconnecting a marine riser assembly from a subsea wellhead when the marine riser assembly contains substantially gas , the marine riser assembly comprising a riser and a wellhead connector having an internal shoulder for abutting against the top of the subsea wellhead . the method comprises equalizing the pressure acting on the internal shoulder of the wellhead connector and the seawater pressure acting external to the wellhead connector .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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a method of manufacturing an in - plane switching liquid crystal display apparatus which includes forming on a tft array substrate , a plurality of scanning signal lines , a plurality of image signal lines each crossing the scanning signal lines , thin film transistors at each intersection of the scanning signal lines and image signal lines , liquid crystal driving electrodes opposing the liquid crystal driving electrodes , and common signal lines connected to the common electrodes . further , the method includes opposing a counter substrate to the tft array substrate , interposing a plurality of spacers in a gap between the tft array substrate and the counter substrate , and interposing a sealing agent in the gap between the tft array substrate and the counter substrate so as to adhere the tft array substrate and the counter substrate at peripheral portions thereof . in addition , a liquid crystal layer is pinched and held between the array substrate and the counter substrate and which presents birefringence effects , and a manufactured in - plane switching liquid crystal display apparatus with a difference in transmittance of more than 5 % for green light of approximately 544 nm wavelength in a displaying area of the in - plane switching liquid crystal display apparatus is rejected .
| 6Physics
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a device for optically measuring distance , in particular a hand - held device , comprising an transmission unit which is provided with a light source for emitting optical measuring radiation towards a target object , and a capturing unit which is arranged at a distance from the optical axis of the transmission unit . the capturing unit comprises at least one optical detector for capturing optical radiation reflected by the target object . the detector of the capturing unit comprises a plurality of light - sensitive surfaces which are separated from each other and which are be activated separately . the invention also relates to a method for operating a device for optically measuring distance .
| 6Physics
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a swingable tremolo for a string instrument . a tremolo block connected with the tremolo body is in turn connected through a link with a sliding block on the bottom of the instrument . a first spring urges the sliding block against the tensile force of the strings . a movable stopper is engageable by the sliding block as it moves rearward . a second spring also urges the movable stopper forward . the tensile force of the instrument strings is greater than the opposite force of first spring but less than the sum of the spring forces of the first and second springs , whereby the tremolo body may be tilted up or forwardly to reduce string tension or tilted down or rearwardly to increase string tension , and upon release of the tremolo body , the forces of the springs acting on the sliding block and the movable stopper act against the tensile force of the strings to bring the tremolo body into an equilibrium state .
| 6Physics
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the environment adaptive electric vehicle is capable of operating in a number of operating environments such as on a conventional highway , or on an elevated mainstream transportation infrastructure and also on a variety of local , low velocity , low volume , automated and semi - automated transportation infrastructures that may serve as collector roads for vehicles to access the mainstream elevated integrated bimodal infrastructures . the eaev has a variety of sensors , receivers , cameras , monitoring devices , magnetic readers , gps built into the vehicle . in a typical vehicle all of this information would be interpreted and applied in the same way . in the eaev the vehicle wants to know what environment it is in . it then uses the software that defines that environment for all of its decisions . as a result , the eaev uses the same equipment and similar information that is received over the equipment but applies it differently depending on what kind of system the vehicle is travelling on .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a christmas tree stand for mounting and displaying a christmas tree , which in one embodiment includes a cylindrical base , a bucket for engagement with the trunk of a tree with slots therein , which bucket is carried in the base , a top cover on the tree trunk , a reservoir base integral with the cylindrical base , a water pan engaged with the base , a water reservoir detachably engaged with an extension of the water pan to supply water thereto , and hold down latches on the base detachably engaged with the top cover to retain the bucket in the base , and for the other embodiment the base directly captures and retains the tree trunk without using the bucket .
| 0Human Necessities
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an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a noninvasive optical sensor or probe including disposable and reusable components . the assembly of the disposable and reusable components is straightforward , along with the disassembly thereof . during application to a measurement site , the assembled sensor is advantageously secured together while the componentry is advantageously properly positioned .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a self - propelled forage harvester is equipped with a crop gathering device which transports crop material from the ground to feed rolls that position the crop for being chopped into small pieces by a chopper drum . to prevent pieces of crop material from accumulating on top of the housing structure for the feed rolls and the chopper drum , a flexible shield is mounted between the bottom of the operator &# 39 ; s cab and the top of the crop gathering device . various different access elements of the shield may be quickly opened to provide access to the feed rolls , chopper drum and other functioning elements provided for processing the crop .
| 0Human Necessities
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there are disclosed a shuttle apparatus and method for catching a test element ejected from an incubator , for carrying it to a station outside the incubator , e . g ., a wash station , and for returning it to a loading station . preferably , the apparatus comprises a simplified catcher plate and means for moving the plate in an arcuate path around a portion of the circumference of the incubator . the plate cooperates with stop means disposed above said arcuate path , to capture a washed element upon reloading , so that the washed element can be reloaded by returning it to the original path used to load elements into the incubator in the first instance .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an open end ratchet socket wrench has sockets with a slot in the side wall . teeth on the circumference of the socket engage and cooperate with pawls on the wrench head .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a laminate has two layers of glass which are bonded together by a monomelic adhesive containing an effective amount of a photochromic moiety .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a data processor controlled user interactive display system for displaying hypertext documents , each including a sequence of display screen pages received over a communications network such as the world wide web . each of the pages contains a plurality of hotspots responsive to user interactive pointing means to display a linked document . the system provides display pages in alternate versions wherein only the hotspots on the page are displayed . it includes means for selecting said alternate version for display and means , responsive to said means for selecting , for transmitting said alternate version containing hotspots only to a receiving display station . the selection of the alternate version is made through a browser at the receiving display station and carried out by the network server which fetches said documents from said network and transmits said fetched documents to said receiving station and has said means for providing said display page in said alternate version having hotspots only and said means , responsive to said means for selecting , for transmitting said alternate version .
| 6Physics
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the present invention is a mobile device capable of transmitting or receiving wireless signals and incorporating an fpc shielded rf signal conductor for connecting transmitter and / or receiver circuitry to an associated rf antenna or antennas . in some embodiments fcp may incorporate the antenna in an unshielded section of the fpc . in some embodiments a single fpc may provide for multiple rf carrier conductors each with their own associated shielding .
| 7Electricity
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an apparatus and method is disclosed for manufacturing ozone by treating oxygen or an oxygen bearing gas with uv radiation in the range of from about 130 - 170 nm . the method involves the use of cathode rays to bombard a uv emitting material which emits radiation substantially in the 130 - 170 nm range . the invention takes advantage of the fact that no radiation is generated substantially above 200 nm or below 130 nm which wavelengths tend to destroy ozone . thus , unlike the prior art , the present invention does not both make and destroy ozone , but simply makes ozone .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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there is disclosed , for use in an rf amplifier , a biasing circuit for maintaining the quiescent current of an output power transistor at a selected bias level . the biasing circuit comprises a temperature sensor circuit for generating a temperature - sensitive control voltage that varies according to changes in temperature of the output power transistor and a bias voltage generating circuit capable of detecting a variation in the temperature - sensitive control voltage . in response to a detected change in the temperature - sensitive control voltage , the bias circuit adjusts a bias voltage applied to the output power transistor by an amount suitable to offset a change in the selected bias current level caused by a temperature change related to the variation in the temperature - sensitive voltage .
| 7Electricity
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an alarm clock is provided that has a housing , one or more charging ports , an audio transducer , an alarm control device , a display , and a controller . the charging ports are mounted in a surface of the housing and provide power from a power supply to an external device . the controller receives input signals from the alarm control device and sends output signals to the audio transducer and the display . when the controller receives input signals from the alarm control device , it responds by displaying and setting a desired alarm time on the display , and by arming an alarm function . while the alarm function is armed , if a current time matches the alarm time , the controller causes the audio transducer to emit an alarm sound . when the controller receives another input signal from the alarm control device , it responds by taking the alarm time off the display , disarming the alarm function , and , if the alarm sound is being emitted , quieting the alarm sound . the alarm function remains disarmed until the controller receives yet another input signal from the alarm control device , and in response rearms the alarm function .
| 6Physics
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the invention relates to a novel fluorine - containing copolymer which comprises 25 - 75 mol % of chlorotrifluoroethylene , 10 - 70 mol % of a vinyl or isopropenyl ester of fatty acid and 3 - 40 mol % of allylglycidyl ether and may optionally comprise additional comonomer such as an acrylate . this copolymer possesses favorable properties characteristic of fluororesins , is soluble in various organic solvents and is curable with a compound having a functional group that reacts with epoxy group . a coating liquid using this copolymer gives a hard , stable and transparent coating film on either metal surface or glass surface .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a membrane has a permeate channel including a 3d spacer fabric having an upper and a lower fabric surface spaced apart by monofilament thread at a predefined distance , the permeate channel being interposed between two membrane layers , wherein the membrane layers are linked at a multitude of points with the upper and lower fabric surfaces to form an integral structure with a high bonding strength suitable for backflush operations . a method provides an integrated permeate channel membrane , including the steps of : β providing a 3d spacer fabric having an upper and lower surface fabric spaced apart by monofilament thread at a predefined distance ; and β applying a membrane layer to both the upper and the lower surface fabric .
| 3Textiles; Paper
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a method for maintaining spread spectrum chip sequence synchronization , over arbitrary time periods , without the use of traditional closed loop strategies . the technique can be accomplished entirely in software or with the addition of a minimum of electronic components . the receiver periodically forces a chip code reposition optimization to jog the receiver - chip sequence into a high level of synchronization after some period of time in which the receiver &# 39 ; s chip sequence alignment has run open loop with respect to the transmitter - chip sequence embedded in the received spread - spectrum signal . the reposition technique allows the use of very low cost crystals for the chip sequence generator time base in both receiver and transmitter , and also provides time cues in which to optimize time - of - flight radio position fixes .
| 7Electricity
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a camera selectively settable to a daylight photography mode and to a flash photography mode includes an automatic focus adjusting device having a range finder for generating a distance signal representative of a distance from the camera to an aimed object , and an objective setting mechanism responsive to the distance signal for setting the objective to a proper focus of the aimed object . a control circuit responsive to the selection of the photographic modes causes the objective setting mechanism to set the camera objective at a position where the objective focuses on an object located at a predetermined distance zone within the maximum permissible distance for flash photography , upon selection of the flash photography mode . the control circuit may have a switch which causes the objective setting mechanism to effect the above setting of the objective in preference to the existence of the distance signal upon selection of the flash photography mode . alternatively , the control circuit may have a conditioning circuit which conditions the objective setting mechanism such that , upon selection of the flash photography mode , the objective setting mechanism effects the above setting of the objective either when the distance signal is representative of a distance beyond the maximum permissible distance for flash photography or when the range finder generates no distance signal because of too low brightness of the scene .
| 6Physics
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a method of plating a flexible plastic part is disclosed where serrations are provided on a flexible beam where the serrations are sinuous in shape . after molding the serrations onto the flexible beam , the component is electrically dipped to plate the component . the flexible beam can now be flexed without concern of cracking the plating along the length of the beam where the beam is flexed . a second embodiment shows an outlet box including two latch members along the sides which are bow shaped and have grounding surfaces thereon , which latch the outlet box in place to a panel , and simultaneously ground the box to the panel .
| 7Electricity
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a q - switching injection laser is disclosed which includes integral emitter and saturable absorber sections of the semiconductive body . in one embodiment the emitter and absorber sections are separated by an interface region implanted with ions of a type and amount to significantly increase the resistivity at the interface . preferably , the implanted ions have energy levels spaced far enough from the conduction and valence bands of the semiconductive body such that charge carriers cannot be thermally excited between the conduction or valence bands and the energy level of the implanted ions . in another preferred embodiment , the saturable absorber section includes implanted ions of type and amount to increase the resistivity of the region , as compared to the emitter region , so as to give saturable absorber characteristic under available pumping conditions . likewise , preferably the implanted ion is selected such that its energy levels are sufficiently separated from the valence and conduction bands so as to prevent thermal excitation from transferring charge carriers between valance and conduction bands and the energy levels of the implanted ion . in a specific embodiment , in a gaas injection laser doped with ge or si , the implanted ion may be selected from the group including o , cr and fe .
| 7Electricity
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coin transfer apparatus for vendors enabling handicapped persons in wheel chairs to utilize the vendors , adapted to receive coins at a level within reach of a person in a wheel chair and acting automatically in response to deposit of coins to transfer the coins to a level above the coin controlled apparatus of the vendor , the coins then gravitating down to the coin controlled apparatus in the vendor .
| 6Physics
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the present invention is directed to an electrical wiring device that includes a cover assembly is coupled to the housing . the cover assembly includes at least one set of receptacle openings disposed on either side of a central portion of the cover assembly in communication with a portion of the plurality of receptacle terminals . a fault detection circuit is configured to provide a fault detection output in response to detecting a fault condition . a circuit interrupter is coupled between the plurality of line terminals and the plurality of load terminals . a light assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals or the plurality of load terminals . the light assembly has a light transmission region disposed in the central portion and occupying a substantial portion of a width of the cover assembly . the light assembly is selectively driven from a de - energizeci state to a light emitting state in response to a predetermined stimulus .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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concentrated aqueous solution of acrylamide or mixture of acrylamide and other vinyl monomer is polymerized in the presence of catalyst , and the polymerization solution is to be boiled by heat of polymerization in the course of polymerization . obtained hydrous gels of acrylamide polymers are porous , water soluble and are easily dehydrated by conventional dehydration techniques .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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dry dipercarboxylic acid material and methods of using dry dipercarboxylic acid particulates to form novel sterilizing solutions or liquid chemical germicides . the dipercarboxylic acids or organic diperoxygen compounds can be synthesized and isolated as solid powders with an extended shelf life . the powders are also soluble in water for quickly preparing liquid disinfectant solutions , whenever and wherever desired , from a potable water source . the dry dipercarboxylic acid materials are selected from diperglutaric acid , diperadipic acid , diperpimelic acid , dipersuberic acid , and diperazelaic acid . upon dissolution into water , these compounds have demonstrated the ability to inactivate high numbers of spores , including sterilization of medical equipment in 10 minutes at room temperature .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a perimeter clip attached to a wall molding that supports a beam in a suspended ceiling intended to survive seismic disturbances . the clip is capable , during an earthquake , of permitting an end of a beam at one end of a connected line of beams , in a grid , to slide while being supported in the clip , or , in the alternative , to secure an end of a beam to the wall molding .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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a substrate is provided for supporting a mems device . the substrate includes a housing with an integral pedestal mount for supporting the mems device . the substrate can be combined with a mems device to form a sensor .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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heuristics for resizing displayed objects within an electronic document are disclosed . the heuristics include resizing displayed objects to predefined ratios , resizing displayed objects by predefined increments , relating resizing of displayed objects to a global reference grid , and resizing a plurality of displayed objects aligned to an axis .
| 6Physics
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embodiments of present system encompass : a plurality of laser sources that produce a plurality of respectively different optical wavelengths ; a matrix switch having a plurality of inputs operatively coupled to the plurality of laser sources , each of the plurality of inputs receiving a respective optical wavelength ; and the matrix switch having an output that produces a series of interleaved pulses of the different optical wavelengths .
| 7Electricity
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a pulsed light source for cutting away biological tissue has a control unit that controls the light source in such a way that the light source supplies a series of pulses of predetermined duration and radiation intensity . the control unit may be operated to cause the light source to supply short pulses at a predetermined and / or controllable rate of repetition with a radiation intensity sufficient to cut away the tissues , and radiation followed by light emission or the like with a radiation intensity that is not sufficient to cut away the tissues but is sufficient to generate heat .
| 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus or article of manufacture composing a jacket , vest , coat , shirt or similar clothing article which is convertible into a covering or blanket . the jacket or vest is assembled with a pocket formed between a portion of the jacket , such as a jacket outer covering , and a portion of a blanket wherein a portion of the blanket is foldably received into and stored within a pocket for removal and unfolding when use of the blanket is required . the pocket may be at any location on the jacket including at the front , back and inside . the manufacture of the vest or jacket is principally a blanket or fabric unit or portion integral with the vest or jacket portion . the blanket or fabric portion is contained , by folding , in the pocket . the vest or jacket is worn and utilized as any jacket or vest garment .
| 0Human Necessities
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the disclosure is directed to a method and a device for delaying an electrical signal , the method and device being useable in various signal processing applications . a buried channel is formed by disposing a portion of a layer of piezoelectric semiconductor material between confining layers . a surface acoustic wave is established in the piezoelectric semiconductor material . majority carriers are depleted from the channel , and an electrical signal is injected into the channel . a delayed version of the electrical signal , which had been carried along by the surface acoustic wave , can then be extracted from the channel .
| 7Electricity
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a common bus structure for avionics and satellites as shown in fig . 1 is comprised of a module lid , module floor , module stack base , module compression bolts and stackable modules . stackable modules are sub - dividable to create module scaled chamber volumes individually as required , while stackable modules simultaneously create at least one collectively continuous raceway sealed chamber volume perpendicular to individual stackable modules in the vertical direction where no module floor is present , in order to internally electrically interconnect the contents of any stackable module with the contents of any other stackable module via internal connector raceway system . raceway sealed chamber volume therefore collectively and continuously traverses all present stackable modules positioned between module lid and module stack base . modules are interchangeable and inter - connectable in any order , and contain all required electronic or mechanical components required for cbsas to function as a single box consolidated avionics system that is equally functional in the atmosphere or the vacuum of space , while also being fully functional as a single complete stand - alone satellite system . cbsas enables a paradigm shift in the aerospace industry whereby all legacy and current multiple black - box systems on aerospace platforms such as missiles , rockets , satellites and aircraft are extremely inefficient when compared to the size , weight and power attributes of cbsas . the ability for cbsas to be instantly employable as either a single box consolidated avionics system for use within the atmosphere or in space while also being fully functional as a stand - alone satellite enables a hardware , firmware and software capability never before manifested in the aerospace industry .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a plywood - patching composition is provided based on a non - cellular polyurethane elastomer prepared by reacting a polyether or polyester polyol with a polyisocyanate in the presence of a catalytic amount of a co - catalyst system comprising an organo - bismuth compound , preferably a bismuth salt of a carboxylic acid , and at least one organo - metallic compound , preferably a metal salt of a carboxylic acid , wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of zinc , antimony and lithium and wherein the bismuth and metal are present in an effective mole ratio ; and process for preparing same . the catalysts utilized are relatively non - toxic , yet they promote rapid polymerization with essentially no foaming for a wide variety of non - cellular polyurethane elastomeric applications , particularly in plywood - patch applications where even small amounts of foaming are deleterious to the properties thereof .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for recovery of cerium oxide from the abrasive waste composed mainly of cerium oxide arising from the polishing of glass substrates , said method including the steps of adding to the abrasive waste an aqueous solution of a basic substance ; adding to the resulting solution a precipitant , thereby forming precipitates composed mainly of cerium oxide , and removing the supernatant liquid ; adding to the resulting precipitates a solution of an acid substance , thereby making said precipitate slightly acid to neutral ; washing the precipitates with an organic solvent ; and drying and crushing the precipitates . the method males it possible to recycle abrasive waste into a pure abrasive composed mainly of cerium oxide which can be reused to polish synthetic quartz glass substrates for state - of - the - art semiconductor technology relating to photomasks and reticles .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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disclosed is a nonaqueous liquid electrolyte comprising poly and its synthesis . this electrolyte provides significant safety , improved electrochemical stability , improved conductivity , lower impedance , and lower manufacturing costs .
| 7Electricity
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a liquid cooled led lighting device includes a sealed housing containing an led element that emits light . cooling liquid is contained in the housing to disperse heat generated by the led element . an enclosure containing compressible material is preferably immovably positioned within the housing and outside of the optical path of the emitted light . the enclosure containing the compressible material compresses in response to expansion of the cooling liquid as it absorbs heat from the led element . advantageously , the cooling liquid and the enclosure containing the compressible material act to more efficiently cool the led element , thereby providing higher light output and increased lifetime of the led element .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a system with its methods of detecting whether users are willing to access the biometric systems has been developed that includes acquiring the signal of an anatomical feature having a biometric feature , acquiring a dynamic feature for willingness test with / without biometric feature , isolating a region of the signal having the biometric feature , extracting feature descriptors from the region to identify a user , extracting a unique user consent signature from the dynamic feature for willingness test , storing the of feature descriptors and willingness signature into an electronic database and matching the feature descriptors and consent signatures with the ones stored in the electronic database during registration . two types of consent biometrics schemes with two authentication example designs are developed .
| 6Physics
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in an apparatus for detecting an address region on postal matter , an image having address information of the postal matter is converted to a digital signal , and a region associated with the digital signal is found . the associated region is converted to rectangular data indicating a rectangular region circumscribed with the associated region . the rectangular data is subjected to predetermined processing and compared with already known information , thereby easily and exactly effecting address region judgment .
| 6Physics
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a method of retracting a filmstrip wound on a filmstrip reel . the filmstrip has a rear end which is attached to a spool of a film cartridge . the filmstrip reel comprising a pair of side walls , each side wall having a spiral track for retaining an edge of the filmstrip . the filmstrip is rewound into the film cartridge by applying a removing force on the rear end of the filmstrip in a direction for rewinding the filmstrip into the films cartridge . at the same time , one of the side walls is oscillated with respect to the other side wall about its central axis .
| 6Physics
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a technique for inhibiting biofouling caused by biofilms grown on a material surface of a water system where microorganisms exist such as the membrane surface of a membrane bioreactor for advanced wastewater treatment is disclosed . specifically , a magnetic carrier comprising an enzyme for quenching quorum sensing that inhibits biofilm formation , a membrane bioreactor system that can be stably operated without inactivation and loss of enzymes and a method for inhibiting biofilm formation are described .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a method of fractional frequency reuse in a communication network , a frequency band is divided into a plurality of sub - bands according to a fractional frequency reuse scheme to define a ffr allocation of the band for a plurality of bases stations , each of the base stations being associated with a respective region . at a first base station of the plurality of base stations , the first base station associated with a first region , communication with a mobile terminal in the first region is established on one of the plurality of sub - bands according to the ffr allocation . a second base station of the plurality of base stations , the second base station associated with a second region , transmits on the one of the plurality of sub - bands according to the ffr allocation ; receives an indication of a coverage problem detected at the mobile terminal due to interference from the second base station on the one of the plurality of sub - bands ; and in response to the receiving the indication , decreases a transmit power level for the one of the plurality of sub - bands in the second region .
| 7Electricity
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the present disclosure relates to fiber optic connection systems including fiber optic connector having retractable noses for protecting bare fiber ends of ferrule - less connectors . in certain examples , the retractable noses are used in combination with protective shutters . in other examples , the retractable noses can accommodate multiple optical fibers .
| 6Physics
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a digital to analog converter including a first capacitor , a second capacitor , an operational amplifier , and a switch is disclosed . during a first period , the first capacitor stores a first voltage and the second capacitor stores a second voltage . the operational amplifier comprises an input and an output . the switch parallels the first and the second capacitors with the operational amplifier at the input and output according to a digital signal during a second period .
| 7Electricity
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the subject device is an alarm mechanism having a voice message or other sound input wherein the mechanism incorporates a taping mechanism to receive and store voice or other audio sounds to be subsequently or simultaneously projected audibly as a signal to awaken the user of the alarm at a designated time comprising generally a caller mode coupled to a recording controller to activate an audio recorder which is in turn activated by a pre - set timer to project the recorded sound .
| 6Physics
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a device and method prevent damage to an anti - extrusion device on a tool , such as a plug or a packer , prior to and during setting of the tool . typically , the upper or outer edges of the anti - extrusion device are relatively delicate . a reinforcing band on the device &# 39 ; s sheath strengthens or armors the upper or outer edge of the anti - extrusion device so the anti - extrusion device may be protected while running the tool into the well or casing . longitudinal slots on the sheath allow the sheath to expand at least partially with the expansion of the sealing element , while the reinforcing band resists expansion of the distal edge of the sheath .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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a method of economically manufacturing display devices having a matrix of drivable pixels arranged in rows and columns arranged to be driven by ic drivers , including the steps of including a plurality of sensor signal lines in the display device that are selectively connectable to certain of the pixel rows , a plurality of sensor signal lines selectively connectable to certain of the pixel columns , transmitting test signals to test predetermined ones of the rows and columns of pixels , and connecting pixel driving circuits to those display devices exhibiting uniform pixel brightness in response to the test signals .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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provided herein are exemplary techniques for visualizing patterns of changes and behavior on a compute infrastructure wherein a differential view user interface provides for complete visualization of infrastructure change and behavior and further provides interactive filters that identify and display patterns of change and behavior , on a graduated scale , for the compute infrastructure as a whole and for specific groups within the infrastructure .
| 7Electricity
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a system is provided for conversion of a first electromagnetic field into a desired second electromagnetic field , for example for coupling modes between waveguides or into microstructured waveguides . the system includes a complex spatial electromagnetic field converter that is positioned for reception of at least a part of the first electromagnetic field and that is adapted for conversion of the received field into the desired electromagnetic field , and wherein at least one of the first and second fields matches a mode of a microstructured waveguide . an advantage of the system is that the full effect of an incident light beam may be utilized for exciting a desired complicated mode of a specific waveguide . another advantage is that the power of the incident beam may be coupled into one specific mode and not others , whereby a high mode suppression ratio may be achieved .
| 6Physics
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a method for separating bitumen from tar sand by solvent extraction with efficient separation of water from the recovered bitumen is disclosed . tar sand may often be recovered by surface mining techniques . the tar sand is comprised of bitumen , water and sand including clays . the tar sand is contacted with bitumen solvent having a freezing point below that of the water , and the temperature of the mixture is lowered below the freezing point of the water in the tar sand . the solid ice crystals may then be easily removed along with the sand leaving a water - free liquid bitumen solvent mixture .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a vent cover for installing on a shipping container . the vent cover includes a housing adapted for covering a vent hole of the shipping container . a direct current power source is encased or enclosed in the housing . the dc power source includes a battery . the vent cover may also include a circuit board attached to the dc power source . an antenna may be located on a surface of the housing and attached to the circuit board . the circuit board may include a satellite antenna interface for a satellite antenna and a global positioning system module attached to the satellite antenna interface . the vent cover may include an environmental sensor for sensing a parameter of the shipping container . the environmental sensor may be adapted to protrude through a hole in a wall of the shipping container when the vent cover is mounted on the shipping container . the electromagnetic sensor may be configured to transmit an electromagnetic signal and sense an electromagnetic response signal responsive to the transmitted wave and sensitive to variations within the container .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a retractable comb and brush includes a casing having a perforated pad drilled with plurality of bristle holes , a bristle means fixed with plurality of bristles extendible and retractable through the bristle holes and a bristle extender raising the bristles outwards for combing use , wherein the bristles may be automatically retracted by depressing a releasing button to separate a latch normally locking a positioning gear formed on the bristle extender .
| 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to rrna - derived cdna used as an internal standard or control to achieve normalization of hybridization signal detection in microarray biochip technology . analysis of data obtained from a laser scanner during dna microarray experiments first requires image processing . however , the data generated for the arrayed genes must be normalized before differentially expressed genes can be identified . normalization is necessary to compensate for differences in labelling and detection efficiencies for the labels and for differences in the quantity of starting rna from the samples examined in the assay . because of its relatively invariant expression across tissues and treatments , 18s and 28s ribosomal rnas are ideal internal controls for quantitative rna analysis . a way to circumvent the technical difficulties of using ribosomal rna as a control , because of its overabundance relative to that of other rnas , is described and claimed in the present application . improved methods , arrays , and kits comprising arrays and free unlabelled ribosomal probes , are objects of this invention . the unlabelled ribosomal probes are used to compete out the excess or ribosomal nucleics present in a sample wherein all cdna species of the sample are labelled before being placed in contact with the arrays .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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disclosed herein is a camera having a shutter mechanism ; actuating means for actuating the shutter mechanism ; and , an aperture selecting assembly that is movable from an initial mode position to at least a first mode position . also disclosed is an aperture selector assembly that is coupled to the shutter actuating mechanism and includes a slide that is selectively movable from an initial mode position to one of a plurality of aperture selecting positions . during slide movement to the desired aperture setting , the strobe is energized and the energy to operate the shutter is stored in a spring . at the desired position , the selector slide is detented by a first clasping device until a shutter button is actuated for releasing the shutter and firing the strobe . a second clasping device becomes operative during shutter actuation to hold the slide in position even though the detent of the first clasping device has been released .
| 6Physics
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a vehicular audio system receives audio inputs from audio sources and a radio receiver . analog audio is converted to digital , and digital audio remains natural digital . the receiver front end converts a radio signal to an intermediate frequency then an adc converts that to a digital signal . the inputs that are converted to digital are selectively mixed with each other and with the natural digital signals . this allows for sounds from multiple sources to be heard simultaneously so that a telephone ring may be provided without requiring background music to be interrupted and for uses such as voice by microphone over a music tape . a reference frequency to the receiver front end of 7 . 2 mhz is particularly beneficial for noise reduction and consequent mixing of digital audio at 48 khz , the standard frequency for typical digital audio inputs .
| 7Electricity
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described herein is a support for a constant positive airway pressure machine . the support comprises a table for supporting the cpap with portion extended between the mattresses of the bed , and a stabilizer extending downward from the bottom of the table surface to brace against the lower mattress . the table may be foldable for travel purposes . the table also comprises a hook for securing the power cord , and a raised lip around the edge of the table top to prevent accidentally knocking the device from the table surface . a hook extending from one side of the table top provided a convenient place to store a cpap mask between uses .
| 0Human Necessities
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an electrical cable management device for use in mining and other applications where there are size restrictions on equipment . the device is a round stationary drum , around which travels a carriage for winding , unwinding and storing hot electrical cable . the device is mounted on skids and is portable and can be located away from the mining activity while still being able to manage and control the winding and unwinding of electrical cable in response to movement of the mining equipment . the device does not require electrical split ring connectors , rotating collector rings , brushes or the like , but provides a continuous cable from a power source to the moveable mining equipment . the orbiting carriage is driven by an electric motor for winding cable and automatically becomes free wheeling when cable is unwound from the drum .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and a system control admission for voice transmission over a multi - hop network . the method takes multiple parameters into account in order to make a decision and ensures that the system remains stable . the parameters may include options and constraints . the method computes the load of the network given each set of options and constraints and compares it against the packetization interval of the voice codec to check whether or not the system is stable . an algorithm of the method finds the best trade - offs between overhead reduction and a solution robust to channel errors , if links are noisy . if several stable solutions corresponding to different options exist , additional criteria may be used to determine the final β best β solution .
| 7Electricity
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expressed sequence tags isolated from soybean are disclosed . the ests provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement . the disclosed ests have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways . the disclosed ests have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters , identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways , and determining gene function . sequence homology analyses using the ests provided in the present invention , will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits . an expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation , a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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alkynols are added to liquid fuels in the fuel reservoir , by aspiration into an air / fuel mixing area , or both . the introduction of such alkynols increases the burning efficiency of the fuels .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to improvements for managing remote function calls and other mechanisms for managing the remote invocation and control of programs . a separation of the request - driven communication work from one broad unstructured bulk of work into at least two separate portions of management is proposed : a dispatching portion and one or more connection portions . connections are not closed but are reused whenever advantageous , which yields better performance . a standardized interface is set up which is able to be used by a plurality of different requester applications . thus , a way is found to pass a rfc connection from one application to another , and the same rfc connection can be used by totally independent applications .
| 7Electricity
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an incubator is provided with an inlet , a measurement station and an outlet for chemical analysis slides , and a number of levers or pushing devices for stepwisely circulating the slides through the apparatus . the device is useful for uniformly incubating a plurality of chemical analysis slides or the like according to a continuous , rather than batch , process .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an automotive engine is provided with a fuel control system having a fuel injector for injecting a properly controlled quantity of fuel into cylinders of the automobile engine . the control system is adapted to cause the fuel injector to inject an increased quantity of fuel when an engine control value , relative to which the automotive engine changes its speed of rotation for a decision as to whether the automotive engine is in an acceleration state , is higher than a critical level . the control system also detects the transmission coupled to the automobile engine , and changes , when a temperature of the automotive engine is lower than a preselected temperature , the critical level according to the type of transmission detected .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a pharmaceutical implant for administering a biologically active substance is made up of an immediate - release component , preferably containing a disintegrating agent , and a sustained - release component . the implant of the present invention provides flexibility in adjusting the release of the medicament and a faster onset of release can be provided along with a long - term sustained - release . the release rate of the biologically active substance can be adjusted by controlling the relative quantities of the immediate - release component and the sustained - release component .
| 0Human Necessities
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the present disclosure relates to a macrolide compound as shown by formula i and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof . the compound of the present disclosure is an antibacterial agent , and can be used to treat various bacterial and protozoal infections . the present disclosure further relates to the preparation method of the compound and a pharmaceutical composition thereof .
| 0Human Necessities
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a one - step loading adapter is attached to a lifting truck . the adapter is able to transport and position a store such as a missile from a storage location to an aircraft wing for mounting thereto without transfer to another device . the adapter has a removable boom assembly for lifting and lowering the store as desired . an adjustable cradle having three degrees of freedom is able to position the store for mounting once the store is loaded thereon .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a process for genetically transforming the nuclear genome of a cell of a rice plant , comprising the steps of : providing without any enzymatic pretreatment or mechanical cell wall removal a culture of aggregated suspension cells which are preplasmolyzed in a hypertonic buffer , transforming said cells by electroporating and optionally regenerating a transformed plant .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a surgical severing and stapling instrument , suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic clinical procedures , clamps tissue within an end effector of an elongate channel pivotally opposed by an anvil . an e - beam firing bar moves distally through the clamped end effector to sever tissue and to drive staples on each side of the cut . the e - beam firing bar affirmatively spaces the anvil from the elongate channel to assure properly formed closed staples , especially when an amount of tissue is clamped that is inadequate to space the end effector . in particular , an upper pin of the firing bar longitudinally moves through an anvil slot and a channel slot is captured between a lower cap and a middle pin of the firing bar to assure a minimum spacing . forming the e - beam from a thickened distal portion and a thinned proximal strip enhances manufacturability and facilitates use in such articulating surgical instruments .
| 0Human Necessities
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a modular polyhedral object having at least four external faces which each have in the assembled state a different form and / or color design , is formed from several individual building blocks that each forms a part of the form or color design of each external face . the building blocks are joined together loosely or with releasable connecting means , wherein the building blocks of each module have at least four differently designed side faces . a form - congruent assembly of the object is created by arranging the individual building blocks so as to produce matching external faces on each side of the object , as well as to produce matching respective opposing side faces of the building blocks inside the object with vertically and horizontally matching coded pairs . a modular polyhedral cube - shaped object with at least five differently designed side faces is also described .
| 0Human Necessities
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various embodiments relate to a method of determining the presence of a spread spectrum signal , including : receiving n input samples of a signal ; performing a first autocorrelation on the n input samples with a first offset ; performing a second autocorrelation on the n input samples with a second offset ; performing a third autocorrelation on the n input samples with a third offset ; performing a fourth autocorrelation on the n input samples with a fourth offset ; performing a fifth autocorrelation on the n input samples with a fifth offset ; determining if the values of the first , second , and third autocorrelations are decreasing , and determining if the values of the fourth and fifth autocorrelations are less than a threshold value , then determining that a spread spectrum signal is present in the n input samples .
| 7Electricity
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this invention relates to methods and systems for extracting hydrocarbon gases from hydrates , and more particularly relates to methods and systems for maximizing the efficiency of energy transfer of electromagnetic radiation of specified frequencies to the hydrate mass and the dissociation of methane and other trapped hydrocarbon gases from their hydrate cages through a unique em - induced collective molecular vibronic process .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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an electrical circuit is formed by forming and patterning a conductive layer on a substrate , forming and patterning a conductive layer on another substrate , depositing a dielectric layer on at least a portion of one of conductive layers , mounting an integrated circuit between the substrates , coupling the ic to the conductive layers , and affixing the substrates together with the conductive layers between the substrates . these are either separate substrates or a unitary substrate . the ic is mounted either to a substrate , a conductive layer , or a dielectric layer . the ic is coupled to the conductive layers either directly or through openings formed in the dielectric layer . an interior conductive layer may be used to couple the ic to the conductive layers .
| 7Electricity
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there is provided an fifo type data input / output apparatus that enables high - speed data extraction and realizes reduction in size . an instruction signal for data input / output process among adjacent entries including the data input / output direction is given to each entry of the memory circuit including a plurality of entries functioning as the data storage region in order to execute the data write and data read operations among the adjacent entries in the memory circuit . the control signals outputted from the control circuit include the load signal to instruct to latch the data from the data input line to own entry and the shift right signal to instruct to latch the data stored in the left adjacent entry to own entry and these control signals are outputted to each entry to provide an output of the selected data .
| 6Physics
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infrared ray sensor and method for fabricating the same , the method including the steps of forming a diaphragm on a substrate , forming and patterning a semiconductor film on the diaphragm to form a first thermoelectric material film , and forming and patterning a conductor film on the diaphragm , to form a metal resistance layer in a region of the first thermoelectric material film and a second thermoelectric material film in a region of the diaphragm , forming a protection film on an entire surface inclusive of the metal resistance layer , forming a black body on the protection film , and removing a back side portion of the substrate , to expose the diaphragm , whereby maintaining a high sensitivity , requiring no additional process , reducing jhonson noise , and improving yield .
| 6Physics
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the present disclosure relates generally to microelectronic technology , and more specifically , to an apparatus used for the cooling of active electronic devices utilizing micro - channels or micro - trenches , and a technique for fabricating the same .
| 7Electricity
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a new process for recovery of low sodium salt from bittern has been described in the present invention , the said process comprising desulphatation of bittern , evaporation of bittern in solar pans and processing of solid mixture with water to produce a mixture of sodium and potassium chlorides and optionally preparing β free flowing β and iodized , by known techniques .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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male and female parts of a buckle have mating shapes which together form ears and depressed eyes of an animal face . the male part has the shape of an anchor with eyes which slide into grooves to lock the parts , and ears which project upward from a slot in the cylindrical female part . hooks on the female part back secure a cord loop which extends from the female part . a cover snaps on the back of the female part .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a catheter support comprising a pliant tubular structure of rigidity greater than the penis including a region surrounding the penis shaft , a region surrounding the penis head , and a substantially closed end having an aperture aligned with the penis terminal opening through which the catheter is received . the catheter support limits or eliminates catheter movement substantially radial to the axis of the catheter and thus radially against the inner opening if the penis head , substantially reducing or eliminating abrasion or other insult to the penis surfaces and tissue that interface with the catheter . one embodiment comprises 2 substantially identical elongated halves having longitudinal recesses and hinged together to close around the penis end and catheter providing the catheter support in a structure having improved comfort and wearability .
| 0Human Necessities
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a method for generating a packet sequence for determining a packet error rate using network packets , the method comprising generating , using a local area network enabled computer , a series of network per test packets and frames , each packet comprising a predetermined unique identifier and each frame comprising a predetermined sequence for the packets in the series of network packets , wherein the series of network packets and frames are each of a size that is compliant with a predetermined framing mode and encapsulation protocol for the transmission system for determining a per from the series of network packets and frames , and transmitting , using a transmitting device , the network packets and frames to a receiving device .
| 7Electricity
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a method is presented for uniformly heating plastically deformable material , which comprises particles of electrically conducting matter . this method comprises inducing an electric current , or causing hysteresis loss within such material , by using electromagnetic radiation with frequency between about 50 hertz and about 10 megahertz , to cause heating of the material .
| 7Electricity
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in an antenna communications unit which , when installed on trucks , allows two - way communications between a driver and fleet logistic centers , historically , a global positioning system antenna within a radome has been housed in a cavity beneath a transceiver &# 39 ; s messaging antenna . a method and device is provided which moves the gps antenna from beneath the messaging antenna and places it in an enclosure mounted to the radome .
| 7Electricity
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a matrix driver is provided , comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes , energizing means for successively pulse - driving and scanning the light emitting diodes , and control means for instructing the energizing means about the sequence of scanning , characterized by protective means for preventing one specified diode among the light emitting diodes from being continuously pulse - energized .
| 6Physics
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an optical scanning device includes a substrate , which is etched to define an array of two or more parallel micromirrors and a support surrounding the micromirrors . respective spindles connect the micromirrors to the support , thereby defining respective parallel axes of rotation of the micromirrors relative to the support . one or more flexible coupling members are connected to the micromirrors so as to synchronize an oscillation of the micromirrors about the respective axes .
| 6Physics
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a carrier device with article receiving compartments on either side of a central wall and handle portion . the handle being separate from the central wall and moveable relative thereto between a raised position and a lowered position . the handle can be retained in either the raised or lowered positions by hook formations and is connected to the carrier device by interconnecting webs extending from the side walls .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a mobile radiotelephone network , e . g ., operated according to the gsm - or 3gpp - standard , provides several services which have different requirements on network resources . the automated setting up of a connection in the second service is provided in reaction to a desired connection set - up between one of the end devices in the first service , according to pre - determined conditions .
| 7Electricity
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the invention concerns a vehicle having a closure with a handle surrounded by a handle bezel , and a method of assembling the handle bezel to the closure . the handle bezel , which may contain a key cylinder , mounts around the handle and includes a retainer bracket having a retaining clip . the retaining clip includes fastener retention tabs that engage with a fastener extending from an inner surface of the closure . the fastener retention tabs allow the handle bezel to be installed from the outer surface of the closure without requiring extra fastener installation . but the handle bezel cannot be removed from the closure without access to the inner surface of the closure .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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a cellular phone capable of informing a user of the deterioration of a line speech quality by raising an alarm . in the cellular phone according to the present invention , the condition in which the saturation of a transmission output lasts for a predetermined period of time or longer is detected , and a deterioration in the uplink speech quality is thereby predicted , an alarm signal being sent out to the cellular phone . thus , the user is notified that a deterioration in the uplink speech quality occurs .
| 7Electricity
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a flexible connection arrangement is provided which is useful in a pressure control device for a braking system , for example , and a pressure control device utilizing the flexible arrangement is described . the flexible connection arrangement eliminates the need of an interrupting conductor , thereby reducing the number of components required in a pressure control device and reducing manufacturing cost , complexity and the size of the device . the connection arrangement includes a flexible , elastic arm which may be integrated with a bobbin of a coil , and a lead wire terminal which may be embedded in an elastic arm and extend therefrom to directly electrically connect with a control circuit board . the flexibility of the elastic arm allows relative movement between the coil and the control circuit board without damaging the electrical connections therebetween .
| 7Electricity
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a method is provided for recovering oily waste from oily waste accumulations underground comprising sweeping the oily waste accumulation with hot water to recover said oily waste , wherein said area treated is isolated from surrounding groundwater hydraulically . the hot water may be reinjected after the hot - water displacement or may be treated to conform to any discharge requirements .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an operator cage for a machine such as a mobile elevating work platform comprises a base unit and a fence assembly releasably attached to the base unit , wherein the cage is constructed and arranged to be readily disassembled for convenient transportation .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and system for automating the layout of perforation patterns is described . an embodiment of the invention includes an innovative software application running on a computer , which application allows a perforation designer to select lines or arcs that comprise edges of a building panel . the application determines a starting hole spacing based on the average distance through the geometric center of the panel , and a default perforation pattern is laid out on a computer aided drawing . the application provides the user with detailed information about the perforation layout such as number of perforations , panel area , and percentage of open area . the application further allows the user to change any parameter such as hole size , hole spacing , hole shape , and edge spacing . after any user adjustment of the parameters , the application automatically updates the perforation pattern .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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a combination catheter enables performing an angiogram and an angioplasty with the same catheter instrument , without removal from and re - insertion into an artery until the procedure is completed .
| 0Human Necessities
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the specification discloses a fecal occult blood test device capable of determining whether the blood found during the test originated in the upper or lower gastrointestinal track . a fecal sample is applied to a test medium charged to be differentially attractive to blood components originating in the upper and lower gastrointestinal track respectively . a solvent is applied to the test specimen to cause differential migration of the blood components and an indicator is then applied to indicate the presence of the blood components , if any .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a randomized elliptical grid disposed on a sensor window for electro - magnetic and / or radio - frequency shielding of sensors , and a method of applying same . grids may be made of electrically conductive or resistive material and may include elliptical or circular shapes . the shapes are in physical contact with each - other and preferably do not contain straight lines to reduce detection artifacts caused by the coating . grid element shape , size , orientation , and grid pattern density may be randomized or varied across a sensor window .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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parental information of a video program recorded on an optical disk is always checked in a disk player . even if a jump of laser beam tracing of an optical head erroneously occurs due to shocks or vibrations , the content of parental information assigned to the destination of optical head jumping is checked , to thereby achieve an accurate parental control of selective restriction for the video whose reproduction or presentation is restricted by the parental information .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for operating a matrix converter to convert n phases of a generator into alternating voltage with n r phases of a load connected to a network includes the steps of alternatingly connecting the nr phases of the load using a plurality of controllable bi - directional switches disposed in an matrix , wherein nr phases of the generator are always connected with the load and phases of the generator are not connected with the load , and controlling the switching of a phase k of the generator at a time t to a phase c of the grid , using a periodical , continuous , segmented function k . the function k defines a broken line having a plurality of segments , wherein each segment i is defined by a starting time t i and a pulsation Ο i , and the value of the function k is rounded to the closest integer value .
| 7Electricity
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a computer readable medium having a computer program product stored thereon , the computer program product including instructions for ordering a computer to perform the following steps . the steps include a first receiving step of receiving a facsimile command from a client device configured to executes a facsimile application program , a first determining step of determining whether or not to allow communication with a facsimile device based on a predetermined condition when receiving the facsimile command at the first receiving step , and a transferring step of transferring the facsimile command received at the first receiving step to the facsimile device when the communication is allowed at the first determining step .
| 7Electricity
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