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the invention describes a system for capping an abandoned well having production casing and surface casing . the system enables the effective sealing of the production casing volume from the surface casing volume such that any gases leaking from either volume can be independently released from independent valves . the system is particularly effective in improving the safety of re - entering an abandoned well . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method may include determining one or more rules and communicating the one or more rules to a firewall , where the firewall receives a data unit and determines , based on the one or more rules , whether to forward the data unit to a destination address ; receiving a redirection of a device from the firewall when the firewall determines not to forward the data unit to the destination address ; receiving an indication that the firewall did not forward the data unit to the destination address ; and determining a new rule to allow the firewall to forward the data unit to the destination address and communicating the new rule to the firewall ; and redirecting the device to the destination address . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides methods of detecting and mapping chromosomal or genetic abnormalities associated with various diseases or with predisposition to various diseases , or to detecting the phenomena of large scale copy number variants . in particular , the present invention provides advanced methods of performing array - based comparative hybridization that allow reproducibility between samples and enhanced sensitivity by using the same detectable label for both test sample and reference sample nucleic acids . invention methods are useful for the detection or diagnosis of particular disease conditions such as cancer , and detecting predisposition to cancer based on detection of chromosomal or genetic abnormalities and gene expression level . invention methods are also useful for the detection or diagnosis of hereditary genetic disorders or predisposition thereto , especially in prenatal samples . moreover , invention methods are also useful for the detection or diagnosis of de novo genetic aberrations associated with post - natal developmental abnormalities . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention is directed to providing an environmentally stable , ultra - short pulse source . exemplary embodiments relate to passively modelocked ultra - short fiber lasers which are insensitive to temperature variations and which possess only negligible sensitivity to pressure variations . further , exemplary embodiments can be implemented in a cost - effective manner which render them commercially practical in unlimited applications . arbitrary fiber lengths can be used to provide an ultra - short pulse with a cost - effective architecture which is commercially practical . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an air - mechanical expanding chuck for supporting a core for winding webs . a cylindrical chuck body defines a chamber which contains a piston with its piston rod extending out of the chamber for insertion into the core . the piston rod forms a tapered arbor at its end . three gripping elements bear against flat surfaces formed on the tapered arbor . by applying air to one side of the piston , the arbor is moved inboard relative to the core and the gripping elements are thereby expanded to engage the core &# 39 ; s interior . the chuck body &# 39 ; s inward face is provided with radially extending t - grooves to receive corresponding t - formed outer ends of the gripping elements which are movable radially in the t - grooves . the gripping elements are readily removable from the grooves and replaceable by elements of other sizes for different diameter cores . to disengage the gripping elements , compressed air is applied to the inboard side of the piston thereby moving the piston , piston rod and arbor outboard relative to the core whereby the gripping elements are released from the core . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a chip package having an array of leads , wherein successive leads are staggered in all three dimensions relative to one another . such a staggered arrangement permits a large number of leads available in a confined space while maintaining the minimum separation necessary between adjacent leads . the leads are formed by placing asymmetric top and bottom masks on a lead frame , and partially etching the top of the lead frame , while partially and over etching the bottom of the lead frame . although the resulting leads are staggering in three dimensions , no additional processing steps are needed beyond those used to fabricate conventional packages . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus for determining a jackknife condition of a vehicle and trailer is disclosed . the apparatus comprises a processor operable to set an operating range of a hitch angle to a minimum range . the processor monitors the hitch angle while the vehicle is operated in a forward direction and increases the operating range based on the hitch angle observed during the monitoring . the processor is further operable to utilize the increased operating range to prevent a jackknife condition during a guided reverse operation of the vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the electromechanical connector proposed has a switch and an actuator . the switch can be connected by means of contacts to a power supply and has switching magnets with encoded magnetic elements mounted on a carriage . it is fitted in a housing as an enclosed unit . the actuator has actuation magnets with encoded magnetic elements and can be connected to a consumer . the switch can be connected to the actuator , connecting these two devices causing the switching magnets to move , against a restraining force , from an inoperative position to an operating position . the electrical connection between the switch and the actuator is thus established by means of contacts . the ends of the switch and actuator facing each other are fitted with alignment devices designed so that electrical contact between the switch and the actuator can only be made when the contacts are in a particular position with respect to each other . | 7Electricity
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one aspect of the disclosed embodiment is a method and system for conserving battery life in a wireless access control system . this disclosed embodiment comprises a wireless access control system with a lock having an electronic controller and a piezo electronic driven locking mechanism . the electronic controller controls voltage to the piezo electronic locking mechanism . these and other features of the disclosed embodiment are discussed in the following detailed description of the disclosed embodiment . | 7Electricity
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individual speaker polarity is detected by band - limiting the processing to a range where the impulse response of most speakers are in - phase with their wiring . in the preferred embodiment , a second order 400 hz low pass filter is used to band - limit the processing . filtering can occur prior to processing as part of the noise generation , or completely as a post - processing operation on a full - bandwidth impulse response . applying the low pass filter eliminates artifacts in the impulse response due to reverse - polarity wired drivers in a speaker system . by analyzing only the lower frequencies , the initial peak of the impulse response will correlate to speaker polarity in the system . | 7Electricity
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a separation housing houses a rotor with multiple suspension chambers . each chamber has a radially extending web portion between two rotating discs . an orifice is provided through the radially extending web portion . another web portion urges gas radially out of the rotor . passages through the rotating disks permit entry of gas and solid particle mixtures into the suspension chambers at high speed traveling toward each other in a suspension adjacent to the orifice . the web portion that urges gas out of the chamber pulls gas away from the suspension zone . gas moving through the aperture and into a clean gas chamber pulls gas in the opposite direction . the result is gas in the suspension zone being fixed relative to the rotor or changing direction . centrifugal force moves solid particles radially out of the chamber . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention provides a system and a method for online , web - based point of sale building and configuration , which can assist non - expert business operators in building , editing and testing a point of sale system to manage their businesses . the business operations range from a single branch to a large chain of stores or branches . the key advantages of the web - based pos builder are that it is completely built on the foundation of the web . the pos builder is accessible anywhere in the world . it can be used by a person of any skill level . the pos builder builds , edits , and tests new pos terminals in real time . | 6Physics
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there is provided a polymer composition comprising , a ) a polyphenylene ether resin and , b ) optionally a styrene resin and , c ) optionally impact strength improving amount of one or more of impact strength improving polymer and , d ) from about 5 parts to about 20 parts by weight of at least one mineral filler selected from the group consisting of talc , mica , and wollastonite based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the polymers , a ) the polyphenylene ether resin , b ) the styrene resin , and c ) the impact strength improving polymer and , e ) from about 5 parts to about 40 parts by weight of a carbon black based on the total of the polymers , a ) the polyphenylene ether resin , b ) the styrene resin , and c ) the impact strength improving polymer and , f ) optionally plasticizing amount of one or more of plasticizer , characterized in that the surface resistivity of the composition is lower than about 10 10 ohm . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an assisted global positioning system for tracking a movable object of interest is disclosed . the system comprises a service center for calculating a tag location , a plurality of ground base stations , a plurality of beacons adapted to transmit individual id data , and at least one gps - based smart tag releasably affixed to the movable object . the system components are interconnected by means of one or more communication links . the service center is adapted for inquiring the tag and receiving a response from the tag constituting pseudo - ranges according to a predetermined protocol . | 6Physics
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a method of preparing an opening formed in a penis for reception of a penile prosthetic includes measuring a length of the opening formed in the penis with a shaft of an instrument , and moving a dilation head longitudinally along the shaft of the instrument and dilating a diameter of the opening formed in the penis . | 0Human Necessities
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lightweight trays are fabricated containing a multitude of cavities in shapes for molding dobies for supporting concrete reinforcing , such as rebar . the trays are sized to fit boxes of a convenient size and weight . the trays are also designed in a way that when placed into the box they make a seal between the tray edges and the inside wall of the box . this seal allows the cavities in the tray to be filled with grout without spilling into a lower tray . the trays are also designed so that when placed into the box and turned , alternating 180 ° to each other , the lower tray provides support to the upper tray . the boxes are sealed and the dobies are allowed to cure inside the box . the size and arrangement of trays and boxes is designed to fit uniformly on a standard pallet for convenient handling , storage , and shipping . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a film strip , as for example photograph film , is treated to remove static and dust thereon by directing gaseous streams across opposite film surfaces , and by distributing ions into the gas streams to be carried into contact with the film opposite surfaces , for neutralizing the static and enabling dust to be blown off such surfaces . | 7Electricity
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a cooling device for a refrigerator comprising a plurality of cooling tubes , each of the cooling tubes being formed by helically winding a thermally conductive metal pipe having radial spine fins over the entire periphery thereof , being substantially in parallel to the axis of helix thereof and being connected together through a bent connection portion , to provide a continuous refrigerant passageway . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a connector for an integrated circuit to secure the ic during testing . the connector includes a unique latching system which includes an actuator and a hook which are pivotally connected in an over - center movement fashion to significantly increase the clamping force from the force applied to latch the actuator or a connected latch plate . | 7Electricity
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a computerized method for operating a loyalty account is proposed in which a customer registers a payment card with a loyalty program of a merchant , and a loyalty account is associated with the payment card . when the customer uses the payment card to make a payment transaction involving the merchant , loyalty points are credited to the loyalty account . thus , the payment process is a single - step process from the point of view of the customer . the customer presents the payment card to the merchant to make a payment in the conventional manner , and the rest of the process steps to credit loyalty points to the corresponding loyalty account are performed without the involvement of the customer . conveniently , some of those steps can be performed by computing equipment of the payment network associated with the payment card , which arranges for loyalty points to be credited to a loyalty account associated with the payment card . | 6Physics
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a training firearm that provides a realistic recoil effect . the firearm , preferably a pistol , may be an actual firearm retrofitted with a self - contained “ blow back ” assembly . usually , the pistol will include a laser device that emits a laser beam readable by a target system . the laser replaces live rounds , and the blow back assembly causes return of the slide to cycle in a manner similar to that caused by live ammunition in an unmodified weapon . the blow back assembly is driven by a disposable cartridge of compressed gas self - contained in the handle of the pistol . a valve integrated with the firing pin releases a burst of gas when the firing pin is impacted by the hammer . the gas pushes back the slide and recocks the hammer for the next “ round .” this system provides law enforcement and military personnel a realistic tool to develop recoil management and target re - acquisition skills . | 6Physics
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an asymmetric damping mechanism for use in a belt tensioner . the damping mechanism comprises two parts having substantially similar arcuate shapes for engaging a tensioner . the first part is in contact with the second part at a pivotable point of contact . the point of contact position is determined according to the desired asymmetric damping factor . the first part is also in contact with a spring . the second part is in contact with a tensioner arm . the damping mechanism also comprises two damping shoes , each having a damping band . the damping band is joined to the damping shoe by a plurality of vertical grooves on the damping shoe cooperating with a plurality of grooves on the damping band . the damping mechanism has an asymmetric damping factor in the range of approximately 1 . 5 to 5 . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to a method for transmitting a data demodulation reference signal in a radio mobile communication system . the method comprises : a step for generating a sub - frame including the data demodulation reference signal , and a step for transmitting the generated sub - frame . the 1st and 2nd demodulation reference signal pattern groups include plural demodulation signal patterns orthogonal to each other , and are differentiated from each other with regard to time - frequency resources . in the data demodulation reference signal , demodulation reference signal patterns which are respectively orthogonal to each other m and n − m times are respectively included in the 1st and 2nd demodulation reference signal pattern groups if the rank is n . | 7Electricity
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a traveling wave ultrasonic motor includes a ring - shaped stator and two groups of electromechanical transducers . each group comprises a pair of diametrically opposed longitudinal transducers , polarized in opposite directions , disposed perpendicularly to the stator . the transducers are in permanent contact with the stator and excited by an alternating current with a π / 2 phase shift between the groups so as to produce a traveling wave - like deformation on the surface of the stator . the motor comprises at least one rotor held elastically in contact with the stator for the rotational driving thereof by the traveling wave produced on the stator . the stator is in contact with the rotor only via two or four equal and diametrically opposed segments whose aggregate span is at most equal to a wavelength of the traveling wave produced in the stator . | 7Electricity
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a suction device has a flexible sucker membrane having a peripherally extending skirt , and an actuator arranged to act to reconfigure the sucker between a suction enhanced configuration and a suction released configuration . the actuator is also operable to lift an outer edge of the peripherally extending skirt which enables more convenient release of the suction device than would otherwise be possible . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a radially expandable intravascular medical device is disclosed . the device typically includes two members . the first member is an outer tube - shaped sheath which is radially expandable by being formed from elastic material or other means and having relatively low column strength . the second member is an inner portion extending throughout the outer tube . this inner portion includes a slit to allow it to expand radially as well . using the structure diagnostic , therapeutic , or other desired objects may be conveyed through the device yet still enable the device to have a smaller cross - sectional area throughout most of its length than the object conveyed therethrough . | 0Human Necessities
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a vehicular anti - theft mechanism having cradles for the vehicle &# 39 ; s wheels connected to opposing ends of a central shaft . two sliding locks are mounted on the central shaft and are moveable relative to the shaft . each of these sliding locks , e . g . chains , secure the vehicle &# 39 ; s axle to the anti - theft device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a coaxial shaped power inserter connector for a catv housing accepts two conductors at a first end . a first conductor , typically a power conductor , is secured to a center terminal which extends beyond the distal end of the connector body . a second conductor , typically a ground conductor , is secured to the body of the connector . the connector may be sealed or unsealed . the connector is useful for providing power to a catv housing . | 7Electricity
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information is shared among users in a system by the use of a service . the service receives information from at least two different game applications that each have a configuration file that defines information from the game application to share with a service . an intermediary program executing on a computer that is also executing one of said game applications receives information from the application as defined by said configuration files and stores at least a portion of the information received from the application . at least a portion of the information is sent to the service when the intermediary is in communication with the service over a network wherein the service provides information about a user of said at least two game applications based on information received by said service . | 0Human Necessities
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a control element for an electric control device is disclosed that includes a freely programmable symbolic system , whereby the symbols are projected into a side of the control element that is facing away from the operator by a controllable display unit and an illuminating device arranged in front thereof , or by a controllable display unit and an optics , or by a controllable display unit and a light guide , and whereby the symbols are made visible by a transmissive layer on the side of the control element that faces the operator , whereby alternating symbols are generated in the display unit . | 7Electricity
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a robot includes a statically - balanced direct - drive arm having three degrees of freedom , all of which are independent articulated drive joints , the driving axes of two of which intersect at the center of gravity of the arm to eliminate gravity forces on the drive system without counterweights . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and apparatus for cleaning workpieces , particularly printed circuit boards upon which electrical components have been soldered , is capable of using a potentially flammable or explosive liquid cleaning solvent . in one embodiment , there are two immersion wash stages between which is a spray wash stage . the spray wash stage is formed as a closed chamber which is sealed when the immersion wash stages by liquid seals . to reduce the danger of fire or explosion in the spray wash stage an inert gas such as nitrogen is introduced into the closed chamber . in another embodiment the spray nozzles are immersed in liquid solvent in a combined immersion / spray wash stage . this reduces atomization of the flammable solvent further reducing the danger of fire or explosion . | 7Electricity
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a panel for selectively absorbing solar energy comprising an aluminum substrate , a layer of zinc thereon , a layer of nickel over the zinc layer and an outer layer of solar energy absorbing nickel oxide or a copper substrate with a layer of nickel thereon and a layer of solar energy absorbing nickel oxide distal from the copper substrate . a method for making aforesaid panels is disclosed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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substituted dioxolanes are provided having the formula ## str1 ## wherein r 1 and r 2 are h or a phenyl group substituted with up to 5 substituents of lower alkyl or nitro , with the proviso that at least one of r 1 and r 2 is a phenyl group having an orthonitro substituent ; and r 3 and r 4 are each h or lower alkyl . these dioxolanes , as well as appropriate dioxanes , are used to intercalate a polyoxymethylene polymer to make such a polymer having thermally stable but photochemically sensitive and degradable random linkages ## str2 ## in the chain where n is 0 or 1 , r 3 and r 4 are h or lower alkyl and at least one of r 1 and r 2 is a phenyl group with an orthonitro substituent . by exposing a film of the polymer to light through a transparency followed by heating or a heated treatment with base , a relief image of the copy on the transparency is obtained . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a control system for an occupant restraint system for protecting a vehicle occupant in a vehicle collision . the control system comprises a vehicle deceleration sensor and a microcomputer which is programmed as follows : integration of a vehicle deceleration from the deceleration sensor is initiated to obtain the integrated value when the deceleration exceeds a threshold level . additionally , a time is timed until the integrated value exceeds a threshold value . then , an operating timing of the occupant restraint system is determined , while necessity of operation of the occupant restraint system is decided in accordance with the vehicle deceleration . when the necessity of the occupant restraint system operation is decided , the occupant restraint system is operated at the above - mentioned operation timing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table . the position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface . the cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table . the elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link . the pivoting link also engages the cutting tool . rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool . a spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components . the angulating mechanism includes a lever , two cams and a locking rod . rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams . the longitudinal movement of the rod compresses the support plate between the work table and a bracket to maintain the position of the support plate with respect to the work table . also included is an integral arbor wrench which is accessible when the throat plate is removed to lock the arbor to facilitate tool changing . the wrench is designed to not allow reassembling of the throat plate when the wrench is in engagement with the arbor shaft . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of electrospray ionization is disclosed comprising passing a sample liquid through a liquid chromatography column , monitoring a liquid chromatography back pressure and varying a voltage applied to an electrospray ionization source electrode in dependence upon said monitored liquid chromatography back pressure . | 6Physics
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a computer program for managing and manipulating archive zip files of a computer . the program includes a system and method for opening , creating , and modifying , and extracting zip archive files . the program is fully integrated into microsoft windows explorer and is accessed via explorer menus , toolbars , and / or drag and drop operations . an important feature of the program is the archive manager which may be used to open a zip file , create a new zip file , extract zip files , modify zip files , etc . the program is integrated into microsoft windows explorer using the shell name space extension application program interface developed by microsoft . | 6Physics
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a watercraft of the type having an engine access opening for accessing an engine compartment concealed therein . the watercraft comprises an engine cover operatively connected to the watercraft , so as to be displaceable between an engine cover closed position , and an engine cover opened position for allowing access to the engine access opening . the engine cover has a first cover opening and a second opening for accessing the engine access opening . a first door and a second door are operatively connected to the engine cover , so as to each be displaceable between a door closed position in which the doors shut a respective one of the cover openings in the engine cover , and a door opened position in which the doors are away from the respective cover openings for allowing access to the engine access opening . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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pneumatic radial tires are disclosed which are comprised of two or more belt plies reinforced respectively with an aramid fiber cord and a steel wire cord . both cords are coated with one and the same rubber composition made up of a selected class of starting rubbers , sulfer , resorcinol and / or its precondensate , hexamethoxymethylmelamine and a selected class of cobalt compounds derived from organic acids . the belt plies excel in water - resistant adhesion and heat resistance and thus have freedom from ply separation , contributing to a radial tire of improved durability . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an article of manufacture comprising , as a first component , a plurality of electrical conductors , each surrounded by one or more layers comprising a mixture of one or more polyolefins ; a first antioxidant selected from the group consisting of poly ; the reaction product of diphenylamine and acetone ; the reaction product of diphenylamine , acetone , and formaldehyde ; and mixtures thereof ; and a second antioxidant selected from the group consisting of 2 , 2 &# 39 ;- oxalyldiamidobis ethyl - 3 -- propionate ! ; 1 , 2 - bis - hydrazine ; and mixtures thereof ; and , as a second component , hydrocarbon cable filler grease within the interstices between said surrounded conductors . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to a method for reducing serum cholesterol in a patient in need thereof and alkylated and crosslinked poly polymers useful in the method . the alkylated and crosslinked poly polymers are crosslinked with epichlorohydrin and comprise at least some n - decyl substituted nitrogen atoms and at least some hexyltrimethyl ammonium substituted nitrogen atoms . | 0Human Necessities
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pulsed light sources , such as a flashlamp or laser , remove coatings from substrates via the ablation method . a photodetector circuit , sensing reflected light from the surface being ablated , provides a feedback signal that indicates the reflected color intensity of the surface being ablated . the boundary between the coatings or substrate surfaces is distinguished by a change in color intensity between an upper coating and an undercoating , e . g ., between a topcoat of paint and a primer coat of paint , or between a coating and the substrate surface itself . the color intensity determination thus provides a measure relative to when one coating has been removed and another coating remains . the photodetector circuit is also useful for providing feedback information relative to the quality of a stripped work surface for quality control or other purposes . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to a device for generating at least one code phase the device comprising a shift register comprising n outputs and to which a code sequence to be phased is applied , and at least one logic branch controlled by at least one combination control signal on the basis of which the logic branch combines the code phase from i outputs of the shift register . n is an integer greater than 2 and i is an integer between 2 and n . said at least one logic branch preferably comprises i two - input selectors , to the first input of each of which is connected one input of the shift register and to the second input is connected one combination control signal , and an i - input combiner , to whose outputs are connected the outputs of said i selectors and from whose output said code phase is obtained . | 7Electricity
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a method and system for treating stormwater runoff containing impurities includes collecting the runoff in a basin and allowing the runoff to settle in the basin for a predetermined time before allowing the filtration step to be initiated . the time delay is controlled by a controller sensitive to rain fall , turbidity , or other variables selected by the user . during the filtration step a separator member is positioned floatingly between a filter element and impurities floating on the surface of the unfiltered water . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a toroid - free ballast comprising a filter and rectifier circuit coupled with an ac power , a switch and resonant circuit coupled with the filter and rectifier circuit , characterized in that , the switch and rectifier circuit comprises a half bridge oscillating circuit composed of two transistors . the present invention has the benefits of being toroid - free , as well as being relatively compact in configuration , low in cost and favourable for the miniaturization of the electronic ballast . | 7Electricity
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methods , system and device are provided for detection and quantitative and qualitative analysis of components in a gaseous mixture distinguished by high selectivity and high resolution . the influence of individual gases may be distinguished through detection of changes associated with a sensor &# 39 ; s sensitive layer that interacts with the components of the gaseous mixture . through periodic variations of parameters or conditions of the sensor , the characteristics of the gas components may be derived . for example , the concentration of a gas or multiple gases in a mixture may be determined with a high degree of accuracy . non - invasive detection of biological off - gases may be implemented . other uses abound . | 0Human Necessities
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a pneumatic tube carrier system includes a first carrier receiving and sending terminal and a second carrier receiving and sending terminal . a carrier is transported back and forth between the terminals through a pneumatic tube interconnecting the first and second terminals . means are operatively associated with at least one of the first and second terminals for automatically removing contents from the carrier at the at least one terminal before returning the carrier to the other terminal . a cover is held on the carrier by magnetic attraction and without hinges or latches . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a surface - launched acoustic wave sensor tag system for remotely sensing and / or providing identification information using sets of surface acoustic wave sensor tag devices is characterized by acoustic wave device embodiments that include coding and other diversity techniques to produce groups of sensors that interact minimally , reducing or alleviating code collision problems typical of prior art coded saw sensors and tags , and specific device embodiments of said coded saw sensor tags and systems . these sensor / tag devices operate in a system which consists of one or more uniquely identifiable sensor / tag devices and a wireless interrogator . the sensor device incorporates an antenna for receiving incident rf energy and re - radiating the tag identification information and the sensor measured parameter . since there is no power source in or connected to the sensor , it is a passive sensor . the device is wirelessly interrogated by the interrogator . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus for performing ion incident angle control while processing a substrate within a processing chamber is provided . the apparatus includes an edge ring surrounding the substrate disposed on a lower electrode , wherein the edge ring is electrically isolated from the lower electrode . the edge ring receives a first voltage from an edge ring direct current voltage control arrangement , resulting in an edge ring potential . the apparatus also includes a radio frequency source that provides power to the lower electrode and a gas distribution system that delivers gases into the processing chamber to interact with power to generate plasma to process the substrate . during processing , the edge ring dc voltage control arrangement is adjusted to cause the edge ring potential to be higher than the dc potential on the substrate , thereby causing the plasma to have a non - uniform angular ion distribution profile for processing the substrate edge . | 7Electricity
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an improved triple wall corrugated paper board fold construction is formed by joining a single face web with a nonadhered band of the medium to a contiguous liner of another one of the single face webs , slitting and removing a portion of the nonadhered band along a narrow bending area , and removing the slit strip to leave a bending groove formed with one or more score lines in the material underlying the groove , as the board continuously moves along a path of travel . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a preferred embodiment , a wireless mobile system implementing beam steering phased array antenna is disclosed having an array of antennas mounting on the wireless mobile terminal transmits unidirectional signals directly to the base station as opposed to transmitting multi - directional signals . the wireless mobile system implementing beam - steering phased array antenna , wherein the phases of the signals fed to the array antenna elements are varied by the phase shifters in small programmable step values calculated by the digital signal processor phase processor which causes the antennas radiation beam to be steered at angle θ . thus , improvements in beam steering for transmitting unidirectional signals directly to the base station will greatly reduce the energy required by the wireless terminal for transmitting signals to the base station . and , the effective result would achieve our green - energy technology requirements . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a bootstrapped cmos driver circuit capable of driving large capacitance loads with small internal delays . higher driving capability is achieved by using only n - channel transistors at the output and overdriving the transistors during the transitions . a total internal delay of less than one nanosecond for a driver may be provided with 100 ohms compatible output impedance . | 7Electricity
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methods and apparatuses for reducing the criminal usefulness of a dischargeable hand weapon wherein the weapon is temporarily or permanently linked to a relatively heavy , bulky or long object by either a cord , cable , or signal , wherein the weapon may be prevented from discharging immediately after or a certain amount of time after it becomes unlinked from the object and wherein the object must be moved with the weapon when the weapon is taken to a relatively distant location for discharging , thereby effectively reducing the portability and concealability of the weapon for distant locations where it is more likely to be used for a crime . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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proposed is a planetary transmission comprising an internal gear , a sun gear and a planet carrier , upon which at least one planet gear is supported . the planetary transmission possesses a clutch apparatus with a sliding sleeve , which in a first shift - position enables a direct connection between one of the shafts driving the planetary transmission and an output shaft of the planetary transmission . in a second shift - position , the connection of the sliding sleeve enables a change in the speed of rotation between the driving shaft and the output shaft of the planetary transmission . the planet gear is so supported on the planet carrier , that in case of a shifting from a one shift - position into a respective other shift - position , the planet gear on the planet carrier becomes axially slidable . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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provided are crystalline form i of - n -- phenylamino )- 3 - cyano - 7 - ethoxy - quinolin - 6 - yl )- 3 - propenamide dimaleate , preparation methods thereof , and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same . the crystalline form i of shr1258 dimaleate has good crystal stability and chemical stability , and can be used in the preparation of medicaments for treating diseases related to egfr receptor tyrosine kinase or her - 2 receptor tyrosine kinase . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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current monitoring systems often provide the operating condition of a specific component and do not consider the impact of a specific failure upon an entire system or a business . nor do the current systems provide an avenue for the business to predict the loss , as well as its impact , and make an educated decision of mitigating the loss based upon economic , environmental , and health and safety considerations . methods and systems are provided for predicting loss events , impacts of loss events , and providing potential corrective measures to reduce or eliminate the occurrence or impact of the loss events . one aspect relates to the use of system - wide information to predict variables that are directly linked to business impact , such as production loss . extraneous and transactional data are also utilized according to other aspects of the invention . | 6Physics
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a remote gateway and method for managing a network of utility meters , the remote gateway forming part of a system comprising one or more utility management components , a plurality of local gateways each adapted to communicate with one or more utility devices , the remote gateway comprising logic configured to communicate utility data between the plurality of local gateways and the one or more utility management components over one or more secured wide area networks , wans . manage digital certificates for certifying the communicated utility data . | 7Electricity
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a handheld computer is provided that includes a first module combined with one or more modules . the first module includes a housing having one or more coupling surfaces , with each coupling surface including a coupling mechanism . a second module is coupleable to the first module . the second module includes a third coupling surface having a second coupling mechanism for mating with the first coupling mechanism . the third coupling surface is positioned on the second module so as to abut at least partially against the second coupling surface when the first coupling mechanism is mated with the second coupling mechanism . | 6Physics
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a connector for joining a soil - reinforcement grid extending through a slot in a block stacked with other blocks to define a mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall , the connector comprising matingly engaged first member having pins that are slidingly received in aligned openings defined in a second member while sandwiching a portion of soil - reinforcement grid therebetween , the grid having apertures through which the pins extend . the soil - reinforcing grid is loaded by being covered with backfill materials . the connector mechanically engages bearing surfaces within a channel in the block such that the tensile loading of backfill covering the soil - reinforcement grid lateral of the wall is distributed by the connector across the block . a method of constructing a mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall is disclosed as well as a connector and blocks useful with such methods and walls . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an apparatus and method for steering a vehicle provides an input member or steering wheel for receiving steering inputs from a user ; a steering - torque sensor mechanically coupled to the input member for sensing the torque applied to the steering wheel ; a control circuit electronically coupled to the steering - torque sensor for producing a signal corresponding to the measured driver steering torque ; an output actuator electronically coupled to the control circuit and road wheel for receiving the electronic signal and translating it into mechanical motion ; and an output member or road wheel mechanically coupled to the output actuator for steering the vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a recording and / or reproducing apparatus arranged to detect whether a second information is recording or not , by using a first detection signal indicating a result of detection concerning whether no signal is recorded or any signal is recorded , and the second detection signal indicating the result of detection concerning whether the first information signal is recorded or not , in a case where the first or second information is recorded on the recording medium where no signal is recorded thereon , and where it cannot be detected whether the second information signal is recorded or not . | 6Physics
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an apparatus which is heated by a gasified liquid fuel has between the liquid fuel reservoir and a burner , a flow regulator / evaporator consisting of two porous masses separated by a recondensation chamber , the valve for cutting off the combustion being provided between the burner and the downstream mass . liquid fuel can accumulate in the recondensation chamber so that , for startup of the system , there is an increased flow of fuel through the downstream porous mass to the burner to allow rapid heat up of the heat - distributing member . after the initial heating period the flow to the burner is determined by the porosity characteristics of both masses in series . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention provides a fiber - optic sensing system , utilizing a fiber - grating - based sensor , for a physical parameter , e . g ., a pressure or a temperature . different kinds of fiber - grating - based sensors may be used for this purpose but in - fiber gratings such as fiber bragg grating , long period grating and surface corrugated long period fiber grating are particularly suitable . due to the small size of the optical fiber and the fact that same fiber acts as the sensing element as well as the signal conducting medium , it is possible to install the sensor in a small diameter needle which is commonly used for medical diagnosis and treatment . as a result , when the fiber - optic sensing system of the invention is used for in - vivo measurement of a biological parameter , such a sensing needle can be used for different in - vivo pressure or temperature sensing applications without causing too much harm and discomfort to the subject tested . | 0Human Necessities
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a reflector employs materials and design features that can transfer both light and sound emission simultaneously , from sources to planes or volumes , in an efficient and controlled manner . compound orthogonal parabolic reflectors employ an extension onto conventional orthogonal parabolic reflectors to efficiently deliver light and / or sound to a focal volume or surface . the extension shapes the output , and can provide inflow and outflow to the focal region , along with a brush . pulsed sources may be employed , which may emit light , sound or both light and sound , may erode and may be wire initiated with the wire replaced after each pulse by a wire feed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention provides for an equalization method that forms the nucleus of a receiver for digital cellular mobile telephones . a number of distinct aspects of the design are considered novel , including non - real time operation that permits and exploits &# 34 ; time - reversed &# 34 ; equalization to significantly enhance bit error rate performance . the present invention employs the use of a maximum likelihood sequence estimation process . it uses variable coefficient least mean square tracking during estimation of the transmission channel &# 39 ; s impulse response . it also employs the use of integrated symbol timing adjustment and carrier tracking algorithms . time - reversed operation further enhances performance and permits implementation with reasonable complexity of a standards compliant mobile receiver . | 7Electricity
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an improved diaphragm type chemical dosing pumps can be designed as both a variable displacement accurate dosing pump and a fixed displacement accurate dosing pump . the improved dosing pump provides a required supply of pressurized fluid , to be called hereafter as process fluid , to an injection point against varying gas or liquid pressures . by eliminating the use of elastomeric sealing , the failing of the pump due to seal wear is eliminated . an internal pressure relief valve protects the pump mechanicals from premature failure . use of a spring assisted suction assists positive suction for very accurate dosing . the working fluid is a driver fluid that is used to lubricate working components of the pump . the angled ports minimize friction losses to further improve pump efficiency and also eliminate building up of air pockets . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in a power supply system for use in a radio communication system comprising a base station for transmitting and receiving radio signals , one or more repeater stations for repeating the radio signals , and a terminal station communicating with the base station through the repeating stations , the base station comprises means for transmitting synchronizing signal pulses at a predetermined period for effecting a battery saving type power supply . each of the repeater station and terminal station comprises means , responsive to successive reception of a predetermined number of the synchronizing signal pulses , for effecting intermittent battery saving at a period substantially equal to the period of the synchronizing signal pulses during occurrence of the synchronizing signal pulses . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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substantial benefits and economies are realized in a process for obtaining free fatty acids from soap stock by first acidulating the soap stock to liberate fatty acids from the soap present , separating the resulting first acid oil and aqueous saline phases , recovering free fatty acids by vacuum distillation from this first acid oil phase , saponifyng the glyceride - rich still residue to generate additional soap , acidulating the saponified product to liberate additional fatty acids therefrom and separating the resulting second acid oil and aqueous saline phases . these additional fatty acids can be recovered as free acids by vacuum distillation from the separated second acid oil phase . it is sometimes advantageous to neutralize residual mineral acid in the first acid oil phase before distillation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a data communication system , comprising a first and a second transceiver coupled together through a transmission channel , the transmission channel having transmission characteristics . a measurement circuit is coupled to the first transceiver for measuring the effects of the transmission characteristics upon a known signal transmitted from the second transceiver to the first transceiver a mapping of the transmission characteristics to a code is made and the code is transmitted from the first transceiver to the second transceiver . a plurality of predetermined filters for use in filtering signals to be transmitted by the second transceiver is selected upon receipt of the transmitted code . | 7Electricity
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audiovisual content presentation to users has evolved from users receiving hardcopy printed materials to their searching and retrieving information by accessing any of hundreds of millions of web sites and billions of web pages . user retrieval being performed on a wide variety of platforms from high performance pcs to low performance cellular telephones . accordingly substantial limitations exist in initially displaying this audiovisual content as well as when users dynamically manipulate browser dimensions or move through the content . further additional limitations exist for those authoring both online and traditional content to manipulate sourced content to provide the published content . as such a requirement exists for dynamically resizing images that respects the information content within the audiovisual content . embodiments of the invention provide for content aware resizing of audiovisual content both within authoring and user environments , and in dependence upon device characteristics such as display , processor , power , etc . | 6Physics
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a vehicle chassis system control for use in a vehicle with a first suspension that induces a phase shift on body motion components of wheel speed sensor signals from a first set of wheel speed sensors connected to a first set of wheels mounted to the first suspension , comprising the steps of : sensing first rotational velocities of the first set of wheels using the first set of wheel speed sensors ; sensing second rotational velocities of a second set of wheels mounted to a second suspension using a second set of wheel speed sensors ; estimating at least one modal velocity of a body of the vehicle responsive to the first and second rotational velocities , wherein the step of estimating comprises the sub - steps of : imposing a relative phase shift between the first and second rotational velocities to compensate for the phase shift induced by the first suspension , transforming the relative phase shifted first and second rotational velocities to a signal indicative of a modal velocity of the body of the vehicle using a comer to body modal transform , and filtering at least one member of a set comprising the first and second rotational velocities and the signal indicative of the modal velocity of the body of the vehicle , to isolate body frequency components of said at least one member ; determining a chassis system control command responsive to the estimation ; and applying the chassis system control command to a chassis system actuator to control the chassis system responsive to the estimation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention relates to rechargeable manganese dioxide cells , and particularly to the cathodes therefore . in keeping with the present invention , the cathodes are essentially unconstrained -- that is , no cage is used in the cell between the cathodes and the anodes . the cathode is restricted from significantly changing its dimensions during discharge of the cell , when it is inclined to swell -- as opposed to the tendency of the cathode to contract during a charge cycle . the cathode substantially fills the entire space allotted for it within the cell , with a light accommodation for height - wise or longitudinal expansion or growth of the cathode of bobbin - type cells , or crosswise expansion or growth of button - type cells . there may be additives in the cathode mix , including particularly conductive fibres of graphite or other conductive materials ; and other materials may also be added to the cathode mix , including metallic additives . methods of manufacture are also provided by the present invention , including compaction and recompaction of the cathode pellet , and a range of compaction pressures is suggested . cells in keeping with the present invention are capable of exhibiting high current drain rates , and long cycle life . | 7Electricity
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a texture material composition formulated to be applied from an aerosol assembly to a target surface to form a desired texture pattern that substantially matches a pre - existing texture pattern on the target surface . the texture material composition comprising a first solvent material comprising between 1 . 0 % and 20 . 0 % by weight of the texture material , where the first solvent material is arranged in the aerosol assembly , a second solvent material comprising between 8 . 0 % and 57 . 0 % by weight of the texture material , where the second solvent material is combined with the first solvent material in the aerosol assembly , binder material , where the binder material is combined with the first and second solvent materials in the aerosol assembly such that the binder material is dissolved by the first and second solvent materials , pigment material , dispersant material , and filler material . the second solvent material is ethanol . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a ferroresonant ballast for regulating the current level of gas discharge lamps includes a magnetic core for supporting coil windings . a first or input coil is wound about the magnetic core for supplying a changing input voltage . a second or capacitor coil is wound about the magnetic core and is induced by the first coil to generate an output voltage across an output or resonant capacitor . a third or lamp coil is wound about the magnetic core and coupled to a gas discharge lamp which is regulated at a constant voltage in response to the voltage generated across the output capacitor . the ferroresonant ballast may include a control circuit and inductor that is switchable coupled to the output capacitor for simulating core saturation . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for testing or diagnosing faults in a scan - based integrated circuit using a unified self - test and scan - test technique . the method and apparatus comprises using a unified test controller to ease prototype debug and production test . the unified test controller further comprises using a capture clock generator and a plurality of domain clock generators each embedded in a clock domain to perform self - test or scan - test . the capture clocks generated by the capture clock generator are used to guide at - speed or reduced - speed self - test within each clock domain . the frequency of these capture clocks can be totally unrelated to those of system clocks controlling the clock domains . this unified approach allows designers to test or diagnose stuck - type and non - stuck - type faults with a low - cost dft tester or a low - cost dft debugger . a computer - aided design method is further developed to realize the method and synthesize the apparatus . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for protecting a boat from harmful contact with the piling of a dock is provided . the apparatus comprises a generally rigid , vertical , elongated tube , preferably made of pvc pipe and a hollow sleeve . the sleeve is preferably made of concentric layers of resilient and strength imparting material and has a hollow core aligned with the elongated axis of the tube . lag bolts extend from inside the core of the sleeve , through the sleeve and wall of the tube into a wooden 2 × 4 within the tube . also , lag bolts extend from inside the core of the sleeve , through the sleeve and into a piling . in this way , the tube is attached to the sleeve which is in turn attached to the piling . a seal and a cap with a vent are attached to the bottom and top of the tube respectively . | 4Fixed Constructions
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this invention relates to a method and system for authenticating and for preventing alteration of histories of events occurring within at least one repository for objects held for a period of time , where the repository is exposed to an unauthorized intrusion therewithin . the events include changes in environmental conditions which indicate an unauthorized intrusion . | 6Physics
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a semiconductor optical device and an optical device array is provided which can be used in an optical logic circuit , photonic switching oeic , etc . the device includes a light amplifying arrangement provided on a bypass waveguide that connects a plurality of optical waveguides , thereby enabling improvement of the light crosstalk and the light propagation loss . in particular , by virtue of providing a light amplifying means in addition to the light deflecting portion , noise components are not amplified , and , therefore , the sn ratio is markedly increased . | 7Electricity
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a cream base for the topical application of skin care therapeutics and a process for making the cream base . in one embodiment , the therapeutic is tretinoin , hydroquinone and fluocinolone acetonide for the treatment of hyperpigmented skin conditions , such as melasma . | 0Human Necessities
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an optical sensor mountable on a patient and targets the supranasternal notch for detecting skin movement by dint of reflected light indicating respiratory effort . the sensor is used in conjunction with a ventilator to provide artificial ventilation support . | 0Human Necessities
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a communication system includes a first endpoint located behind a first connectivity barrier , such as a firewall or a consumer gateway , and a second endpoint . a service is arranged to respond to a request from the first endpoint to establish communications with the second endpoint by assigning a server to handle a session between the first endpoint and the service . a session initiated by the second endpoint is established with the service if the second endpoint is located behind a second connectivity barrier . if the second endpoint is not located behind a connectivity barrier , a transport level communications connection can be established with the second endpoint . in some cases , the service can instruct the first endpoint to establish a direct session with the second endpoint . | 7Electricity
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a computer network serviced by a maintenance subsystem holds a control processing module holding a data path array as interface to a main memory module and i / o module . a maintenance controller in the cpm has a preloaded flash memory unit holding all the necessary operating addresses and data which can be rapidly transferred via a special wide parallel high speed data bus to a data path array unit for subsequent conveyance to a channel microcode block in a main memory module . the operating data include channel microcode data necessary for the i / o module to communicate with different types of peripheral devices . | 6Physics
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a recessed lighting fixture includes a lamp housing and a separate compact junction box , which contains a power supply that drives the lamp and serves in part to divide the interior cavity of the junction box into two separate wiring compartments . the junction box has two end walls spaced along an axis and a releasably secured , sleeve - like cover surrounding and closing the cavity . the cover can be moved axially in either direction relative to the end walls to open the wiring compartments . the junction box and the lamp housing are mechanically connected only by a flexible conduit and a flexible tether , which prevents undue strain on the electrical connections between the joined components . the lighting fixture is particularly suitable for retrofit installations , especially where small - aperture downlights are desired . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a belt package for a pneumatic vehicle tire has at least two belt plies . the belt plies are built up in at least two sub - packages , which are automatically placed on a belt drum and automatically spliced independently of one another . the sub - packages are then joined together to form the complete belt package . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a surgical device to stanch the flow of blood is disclosed . the surgical device can place an implantable adhesive over or around varices or other bleeders . the surgical device has a vacuum system for capturing tissue and an adhesive system to apply adhesive to the captured tissue . a vacuum chamber is used to contact tissue and contains a chamber therein for the reception of tissue . an adhesive applicator is provided within the vacuum chamber and moves longitudinally therein to apply adhesive to tissue . the surgical device can apply an adhesive patch to tissue or inject adhesive into tissue . alternately , an adhesive actuator and a chemical agent can be dispensed to tissue within the vacuum chamber . | 0Human Necessities
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there is disclosed an electrophotographic method and device for forming copies utilizing a reciprocating member movable for scanning an original document positioned thereon to form a latent image on a rotatable photosensitive medium . transfer material is fed in response to a feed signal produced by the reciprocating member in accordance with movement thereof . in one mode of operation , the photosensitive medium completes at least two rotations for each reciprocation of the reciprocating member . | 6Physics
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a novel apparatus and method to engage a liner in an cylinder of an engine is provided . a wedge and rod are utilized as part of a liner remover assembly to move at least one collet axially to engage the liner . in a preferred embodiment , a novel eyehook is provided at an end of the rod to assist in the pulling of the liner from the cylinder . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a grip safety for use in a model 1911 - type semiautomatic pistol having a staggered double - column magazine includes a grip safety having extensions for filling the posterior ends of slots accommodating translational movement of the trigger body . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a burner system for controlling the gas / air mixture of a burner has a sensor providing a signal dependent on the pressures in gas and air lines supplying the burner . a summing device receives a signal based on the air flow rate and the signal from the sensor , and provides a regulating signal controlling the setting of a gas regulating valve regulating the flow of gas in the gas line . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a heat shield configuration having a heat shield for shielding an object from heat and / or noise having an internal surface facing toward the object and an external surface facing away from the object as well as an opening , which goes through the heat shield having internal surface and external surface . the heat shield has a closure for at least regionally closing the opening . in addition , an actuating device is provided , which is implemented to open and close the closure as a function of a controlled variable relevant for the function of the object . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a voice recognition breathalyzer comprises of a microphone for transducing spoken expression into electronic signals and a breathalyzer sensor for transducing given breath content into electronic signals . an audio and breathalyzer sensor circuit for conditioning said electronic signals from said microphone and breathalyzer sensor ; a memory storage for storing speech templates and toxic breath setting ; a processor for processing said conditioned electronic signals and for simultaneously comparing the processed , conditioned electronic signals with said speech templates and said toxic breath setting threshold stored in said memory storage , said processor generating a unique signal when said processed , conditioned electronic signals are substantially similar to one of said speech templates and below said toxic breath setting threshold . in the preferred embodiment of invention said voice recognition breathalyzer is mobil and it &# 39 ; s powered by a battery and said unique signals are transmitted by an rf link . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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cosmetic or dermatological compositions containing at least one anti - aging active agent having an irritant effect , a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium , and in addition , as an agent mollifying the irritant effect , a ceramide of the following formula : ## str1 ## wherein a is ## str2 ## r 1 is a saturated or unsaturated , linear or branched c 10 to c 26 alkyl group ; r 2 is a saturated or unsaturated , linear or branched c 12 to c 32 alkyl group ; r 3 is h or -- co -- choh -- r 2 ; and n is 0 or 1 , are effective for combating the aging of skin and at the same time exhibit a reduced tendency to cause smarting , itching , or a sensation of tightness when applied to the skin . | 0Human Necessities
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the method and apparatus for enhancing digital image data is to be know as darbeevision ™, or dvn ™ for short , and includes a method and an apparatus for enhancing images by embedding three - dimensional information into them . it works for movies , tv , videogames , print — in fact , for any image — whether from natural sources or generated by a computer . by combining the information contained in two source images , one for each eye , the darbeevision algorithm adds significant additional information content to any ordinary two - dimensional image . as a result darbeevision strikingly enhances images visually , imparting a strong sense of depth that is particularly pronounced when viewing moving images . the darbeevision method for enhancing images and the apparatus for implementing the method can be used during image recording and as a post - production procedure . | 6Physics
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an inflatable blast proof structure in a pack proposed . the structure can easily be transported to a remote site . air compressors can inflate the pack . the structures can be in different shapes . one of those shapes used is hexagon . individual structures can be connected together to create a greater structure complex . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method for liquefying gas involving pre - treating the gas stream in a pre - treater to remove impurities , and then passing the gas stream through a first flow path of a first heat exchanger to lower a temperature of the gas stream . the gas stream is then passed through the gas expansion turbine to lower a pressure of the gas stream and further decrease the temperature of the gas stream . the gas stream is then passed into a primary separator to separate the gas stream into a liquid stream and a cold gas stream . the liquid stream is collected . selected quantities of the cold gas stream are passed through a second flow path of the first heat exchanger whereby a heat exchange takes place to cool the gas stream flowing through the first flow path to maintain the temperature of the gas stream entering the gas expansion turbine at a temperature which promotes the production of liquids . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a wavelength selector for use in a laser cavity comprising a diffraction grating mounted at an angle near grazing incidence with respect to the beam travelling away from the excited medium and a reflector which reflects the beam diffracted by the grating back along its incidence path . wavelength tuning is accomplished by rorating this reflector , while the grating remains fixed . rotation of the grating provides linewidth variation . field of the invention the present invention relates generally to a new improvement in mounting a diffraction grating in optical systems , and more particularly to the applicability of this improvement for use in a laser cavity . the invention is envisaged as being applicable to dye lasers , high - pressure gas lasers , semiconductor diode lasers , and in general any type of laser which may be frequency - tuned by an external cavity . it is also applicable , mutatis mutandis , for use in spectrometers and parametric devices . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to a method and system for analyzing the dynamic behavior of an electrical circuit including a multiple layered power distribution system formed by a power grid and a plurality of electrical elements , said multiple layered power distribution system having at least two wiring layers providing a specified supply voltage level to each of said electrical elements , said analysis resulting in a representation that allows a judgment of whether or not the voltage level at any of said electrical elements might leave a predetermined voltage range under the condition that a predetermined number of said electrical elements are driven at the same time span . a first representation of said multiple layered power distribution system is converted into a second representation being formed by an abstraction of the first representation by reducing the complexity of the multiple layered power distribution system by at least one wiring layer , and the dynamic behavior of said electrical circuit based on said second representation of said multiple layered power distribution system is analyzed . advantageously , the method and system according to the present invention can be used for on - chip power supply network evaluation . it is even so efficient to be already used early in the chip development process . | 6Physics
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a small wearable recall device is provided to capture images triggered by a combination of a detection of a capture condition followed by a relatively stable period , as detected by an accelerometer . by triggering on the combination of a detected capture condition followed by a detected stability condition , a clearer image of the environment of an interesting event is expected to be captured . the small size of the recall device makes it possible to integrate it into common portable consumer products , such as mp3 players , purses , clothing , hats , backpacks , necklaces , collars , and other human - wearable products . | 7Electricity
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a system for correcting for a time of flight delay of a drop of ink from an inkjet printhead . the inventive system includes a first mechanism for scanning the printhead along a first axis at a first velocity . a control circuit , responsive to inkjet timing signals , causes the printhead to eject ink onto a media to create a test pattern thereon as the printhead is scanned along the first axis . a sensor optically sense the test pattern and provides a time of flight dependent phase signal in response thereto . this signal is processed to provide time of flight delay corrected inkjet timing signals for the first velocity in response to the phase signal . in a particular implementation , the processor is adapted to add an additional delay to the corrected timing signals to correct for curvature . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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