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a vortex chamber fluid pulser selectively produces pressure pulses in fluid flowing therethrough by the alternating insertion and retraction of a flow - disrupting tab into and out of an annular vortex chamber having an inlet and a pair of opposed axial outlets . insertion of the tab disrupts the normally radial flow of fluid through the chamber and outlets causing the flow to become vortical ; retraction of the tab causes a second pressure pulse as the flow returns to radial , sending a sequence of pressure pulses capable of carrying encoded signals to a transducer remotely located in the fluid . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean cultivar , designated 11939 - 40 , a sample of which is deposited under atcc accession no . xxxxx . also disclosed are plants , or parts thereof , grown from the seed of the cultivar , plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the 11939 cultivar , and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program . | 0Human Necessities
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the present disclosure relates to a system and method for facilitating the writing of checks . in some arrangements , the system and methods pertain to receiving data to be included in a check to be printed via a network , configuring the received data for printing on a check , and facilitating printing of the check . | 6Physics
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a reactor for the treatment of lignocellulosic material and related methods . the reactor includes a vessel having an upper portion and a lower portion . a pressure envelope is formed between an outer wall of the vessel and at least one lower wall of the lower portion of the vessel , and the upper portion of the vessel and the pressure envelope are operatively connected with a pressurization line , such that a pressure of the pressure envelope and a pressure of the upper portion may be equalized . | 3Textiles; Paper
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the present invention generally relates to a packer for creating a seal in an annular area . in one aspect , a packer cup for use in a wellbore is provided . the packer cup includes a base and a first seal segment having a first end and a second end . the first end of the first seal segment is attached to the base . the packer cup further includes a second seal segment that is spaced apart from the base . the second seal segment is attached to the second end of the first seal segment , wherein each seal segment is configured to move from a retracted shape to an expanded shape upon activation of the respective seal segment . in another aspect , a method for creating a seal between a tubular and a wellbore is provided . in a further aspect , a packer is provided . | 4Fixed Constructions
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oxymethylene polymers are prepared by the continuous polymerization of trioxane using as a catalyst a blend of boron trifluoride gas and nitrogen gas . oxymethylene polymers are used in the manufacture of plumbing fixtures , pipes , automobile body parts and a variety of other articles . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a motion correction device for images recorded by a camcorder from incident light having an incident direction . the device comprises at least one of horizontal and vertical component pick - ups . each component pick - up comprises a converter for converting light into electrical signals , and a thin transmitter - reflector for transmitting a portion of the incident light at substantially the incident direction and for reflecting a remaining portion of the incident light at a range of other directions such that substantially all the reflected light impinges on the converter . the thin transmitter - reflector may be a curved transmission mirror for focusing the reflected light on the converter or a flat transmitter - reflector with a condenser disposed between the thin transmitter - reflector and the converter for focusing the reflected light onto the converter . | 7Electricity
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a protection circuit for a power amplifier of a radio frequency transmitter includes a sensing circuit that generates a sensed signal based on an output of the power amplifier . a reference signal generator generates a reference signal . a comparator communicates with the sensing circuit and the reference signal generator and outputs a first state when the reference signal exceeds the sensed signal and a second state when the sensed signal exceeds the reference signal . a turn off circuit turns off the power amplifier when the comparator is in the second state . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for providing , on demand , real - time knowledge - based connection and communication between a layperson and an expert provider is disclosed . the system operates by receiving a request query from a user ; providing the user with a plurality of appropriate providers ; mapping an available provider based on user specifications ; and connecting the user with one of the plurality of providers based on the user specifications . the system provides for the wireless connection and information exchange between the user and the expert based on the real - time user task environment . | 7Electricity
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an imprinting press and cooking apparatus for a dough product includes an imprinting station with respective opposed lower press and upper imprinting plates and rotating plate or endless belt conveyors adjacent the imprinting station for moving the dough product which has been pressed and imprinted through a cooking or baking phase . heat sources are disposed adjacent the imprinting station and the conveyors for preheating the dough product for release from the printing station and for cooking the dough product , respectively . a pressure air slide is disposed between conveyor stages for transferring the dough product from one conveyor stage to another . pressure air is supplied to the air slide through a conduit and into a chamber for flow through a perforated plate which supports the dough product for movement along the slide . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates generally to geodesic dome structures . more particularly , the present invention relates to a hub and strut connection for a geodesic dome structure and method for making same . the apparatus described herein provides a unique design for a geodesic dome utilizing materials that are affordable and readily available throughout much of the world for the construction and connection of hubs and struts . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an optically - excited atomic frequency standard that subjects alkali metal atoms to circularly - polarized optical radiation . the atomic frequency standard is improved by the use of a circular polarizer to control the intensity of the circularly - polarized optical radiation . the circular polarizer includes a linear polarizer and a quarter - wave retarder , with the light to be circularly polarized passing first through the linear polarizer and then through the quarter - wave retarder . in the atomic frequency standard , the optical radiation to which the circular polarizer is applied is itself linearly polarized , and the intensity of the circularly polarized light produced by the circular polarizer is controlled by rotating the circular polarizer . the degree of rotation determines how much of the linearly - polarized optical radiation passes through the linear polarizer , and thus how much circularly - polarized light is produced . | 6Physics
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the invention features a composition and methods for treating inflammation of skin , where the composition contains hydrocortisone and an avenanthramide . | 0Human Necessities
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a system for stacking a laundry treatment machine provided with a bottom panel of predetermined three - dimensional configuration onto a pedestal or the like provided with a support surface of a complementary three - dimensional configuration . the bottom panel is preferably made of sheet metal of a predetermined thickness or gauge , and the support surface is made of a sheet metal of lesser thickness or gauge . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an apparatus for metal line deposition and a method for metal line deposition using the apparatus . a donor plate has a donor substrate transparent to a focused coherent light beam and a donor surface . the donor surface of the donor plate has a channel formed therein . the channel is coated with a metallic material . a deposition substrate onto which the metal line is to be deposited is disposed adjacent the donor surface of the donor plate . the focused coherent light beam is directed through the donor substrate of the donor plate and onto the metallic coating in the channel . the focused coherent light beam causes the metallic material to ablate from the channel by discharging ions of the metallic material away from the channel and onto the deposition substrate to form the metal line . | 7Electricity
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a talking crystal ball toy which is activated by a double pass of the operator &# 39 ; s hands over a photosensor to give a randomly selected verbal response to a question asked by the operator . | 0Human Necessities
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a bunch sheet depository is described . the depository comprises : a pressure plate for pressing on a bunch of sheets ; a picker aligned with the pressure plate and arranged to remove sheets individually from the bunch of sheets ; a link arm including a pivot , an urging portion coupled to the pressure plate and a resilient member ; and an actuator coupled to the resilient member . the actuator is operable , when actuated , to move the resilient member to rotate the link arm about the pivot and thereby cause compression of the bunch of sheets by the pressure plate using a force from the resilient member that reduces as the resilient member relaxes in response to the pressure plate moving as sheets are removed from the bunch of sheets . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for high temperature treatment of particulate metal ore concentrate solids with a cyclone having a tangentially positioned burner directing a jet flame into the cyclone , an ore injecting nozzle positioned to inject a stream of ore with oxygen containing gas into the jet flame of the burner at a location at least one - third of the travel of the flame and into the hottest region thereof so that the particles are melted and do not abrasively impact the walls of the cyclone in an unmelted stage . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for controlling a bidirectional remote controller is provided . the method includes receiving , at the bidirectional remote controller , menu information from a display apparatus ; generating , at the bidirectional remote controller , a menu screen based on the received menu information for controlling the display apparatus ; and displaying the generated menu screen on a display of the bidirectional remote controller . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides an improved gasifier , consisting of two separate and functionally different combustion zones within a common insulated chamber . solid carbonaceous fuel enters the gasifier through an input feed . a spindle assembly , which is affixed to one end of the chamber , rotates , causing a mixing of the fuel and facilitating its movement through the chamber . the portion of the chamber nearest the input feed acts as a first combustion zone , partially oxidizing the raw fuel and carbonizing the fuel particles . a second combustion zone completes combustion of the char produced in the first zone . one end of the spindle assembly , located between the first and second combustion zones , includes a gas collection device for removing combustible product gas from the gasifier . the gas collector is circumscribed by an auger which , rotating with the spindle , actively transports charcoal from the first to the second combustion zone . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a physical configuration of cables and a wireless communication system for connecting a monitoring apparatus to a human patient , where said patient and his immediate surroundings define a potentially infectious contaminated zone . the configuration provides for the monitoring apparatus and a wireless receiver to lie outside of the contamination zone , and one or more serial cables to interface with said patient within said infectious zone . a wireless transmitter is connected to said serial cable proximal end and configured to wirelessly transmit patient information to said wireless receiver which is connected to the monitoring apparatus . this physical configuration prevents contamination of the monitoring apparatus and wireless receiver , so they may be reused on successive patients , and prevents the transfer of infective agents to a subsequent patient in a series of patients . the serial cable used to contact the patient within his contamination zone may be disposable . examples of monitoring various physiological parameters are provided to exemplify the universal concept of such physical configuration . in certain embodiments the wireless transmitter may be integrated with the sensor device attached to the patient , and / or the wireless receiver may be integrated with the monitoring apparatus . | 0Human Necessities
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a network - based system and method for providing anonymous voice communications using the telephone network and data communications links under the direction of a call broker and associated network elements . a user present in a text chat room session establishes a data connection to call broker and , after qualifying for access and providing a callback number , receives voice session information and participant access codes for each desired participant in a voice call . the initiator causes session information and participant codes to be passed to one or more selected chat participants in the current text chat room . when a selected participant uses the received session information , and enters the received participant code and a callback number , the call broker in cooperation with a network adjunct processor completes voice links to the initiator and the selected participant . | 7Electricity
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a display method for a vehicle includes the following steps : determining a vehicle position , retrieving vehicle surroundings data from a database corresponding to the determined vehicle position , detecting the vehicle surroundings , and displaying a vehicle surroundings view based on the retrieved vehicle surroundings data and the detected vehicle surroundings . | 6Physics
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in a processor based system comprising a plurality of logical machines , selecting a logical machine of the system to serve as a host ; the host communicating with a policy decision point of a network to provision a data channel interconnecting the processor based system and the network and to provision a logical data channel interconnecting each logical machine of the system to the network . | 7Electricity
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a workflow management system is provided . the workflow management system comprises a workflow manager that coordinates the activities of business systems to accomplish jobs , the workflow manager associating a state with each job and updating the state of each job as the job progresses , a tracking data store , and a reporting data store . the tracking data store receives the state of the jobs from the workflow manager . the reporting data store receives the state of the jobs from the tracking data store . the reporting data store maintains milestones which correspond to one or more states , and scenarios , which are defined as a group of milestones . the system also includes a processing component that analyzes the plurality of milestones and scenarios to provide a summary of job progress . the system also includes a user interface operable to select and to display a report of job progress . | 6Physics
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an improved mounting bracket that provides an indication to an installer when a mount is not correctly aligned . the mounting bracket comprises a mounting contact portion and at least one side portion integrally connected to the mounting contact portion , with the at least one side portion defining a receiving region for accepting one or more retaining portions of a mount . the at least one side portion includes a first ramped surface at least partially outside of the receiving region . the first ramped surface configured to contact a retaining portion when the retaining portion is misaligned with the receiving region , thereby informing an installer of the misalignment . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a passenger vehicle which can be converted from snow to road to water use includes a generally rectangular frame with fabric panels on the frame defining a seat for the passenger . a generally horizontal front platform is connected to the front cross member and can tilt front to rear and side to side and a symmetrical rear platform is connected to the rear cross member . front and rear ski assemblies are arranged for attachment to the front and rear platforms for movement therewith and for steering movement relative thereto operated by steering levers . the skis can have wheels attached for road use and the skis can be removed and replaced by annular float tubes for water use . cross links communicated steering movement of the front support to the rear or the rear can be locked . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a design is described for solar panel that allows for modular installation and efficient removal of panels irrespective of the panel &# 39 ; s relative location in an array arrangement . a system is provided that includes a plurality of modular panels . these panels are rimmed by frames featuring one or more exterior - facing , grooved channels . a first channel — which may be used to mount the panel , and which replaces traditional railing installation systems — and a second channel that is configured to allow movement of one or more panel splices used to secure the panels together . integrated electrical connection interfaces are provided on opposite side surfaces of the frames to couple with the electrical connection interfaces of adjacent panels to establish an electrical path between them . a spacer component may be inserted between panels to provide access to the electrical connection interfaces ; support and rigidity to the joined panels ; a grounding path between the panels ; and , when combined with the panel splices , to align the panels to prevent damage to the electrical connection interfaces . | 7Electricity
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a connector assembly comprising a housing having a jack interface that has a receptacle jack therein , which is configured to receive a plug . the connector assembly also includes a sensor bezel removably attachable to said jack interface . the sensor bezel includes an outer frame configured to engage the jack interface . the sensor bezel also includes jack cavities extending therethrough to allow passage of a plug when inserted into said receptacle jack . a sensor array is secured to the outer frame proximate the jack cavities . the sensor array comprises a sensor contact overlaying the jack interface . the sensor contact is aligned with , and configured to engage , a sensor probe associated with a plug insertable into the receptacle jack . | 7Electricity
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a method and device of image capturing comprising of timing control of sequentially placing the corresponding color filter to top of the image sensor allows an image sensor cell to capture multiple colors and produce output of multiple colors . thin films are applied to function as color filters to be turn on and off by electrical field . a semiconductor image sensor cell with micron - lens on top allows all light to penetrate into the photo diode and form variable voltage difference among different colors &# 39 ; sequence . | 7Electricity
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a method of producing a fitting for domestic appliances or furniture . the fitting including a plurality of components connected to one another . the method includes the steps of providing the plurality of components by one or more of stamping and bending metal sheets , assembling the plurality of components to form a fitting , coating the fitting , at least in sections , by applying at least one coating , one or both of drying and burning - in the coating , treating a surface of plurality of components abrasively before the coating of the fitting , thereby setting a surface roughness of the plurality of components , and cleaning the surface of the plurality of components . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for the preparation of pulp by means of alkaline cooking , in which method spent liquor is transferred to pressurized tanks , and at least one liquor is expanded corresponding to a temperature difference of 1 to 5 ° c . the generated steam is led to turpentine recovery . thus , the removal of turpentine and gases dissolved in said liquor is effective , the amount of recovered turpentine increases , and pulp of better washability and higher quality is obtained . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an image and pulse analysis system and method including a datasieve comprising a succession of ordinal filtering means receiving at least a selected part of a signal conglomerate and filtering the at least a selected part of the signal conglomerate to produce a bandpass filter output , the ordinal filtering means having window lengths increasing from n up to m , whereby an input signal to each successive filtering means is formed from the output of the previous filtering means ; selection means for selecting a predetermined subset of bandpass filter outputs from outputs of the succession of filtering means ; and arithmetic means for adding together the signals of the subset to produce an output signal containing only wanted signals determined by the selection means ; data storage means for storing data relating to a sought - for - feature or object which may exist in a field from which data is derived for presenting to the datasieve ; comparison means for matching or comparing the stored data with the output signal of the datasieve ; and selection means to select from the input signal only data having a high degree of match to the data in the data storage means . | 7Electricity
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a method of inducing tag lines in an mri image is provided which allows adjustment of tag line width and spacing . the method includes determining a desired tag line width and then selecting a parameter of a sinc modulating function , such as main lobe bandwidth , in accordance with the desired tag line width . the method also includes determining a desired tag line separation and selecting a parameter of an rf pulse train based upon the desired tag line separation . a gradient field is applied to the specimen being imaged . the rf pulse train is modulated in accordance with the sinc modulating function and the modulated rf pulse train is applied to the specimen being imaged prior to an image acquisition operation . in one embodiment of the invention , the gradient is activated between pulses of the rf pulse train and is deactivated during the rf pulses . | 6Physics
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a method and intermediate structure for improving the thinning and planarity of a wafer back side utilizing planarization material applied to the back side prior to at least one portion of the thinning operation and which is subsequently removed concurrently with the wafer material by one or more suitable thinning or planarization techniques . the planarization material may be applied as a thin layer or film of a hardenable material to the rough , bare back side of a wafer to produce a planar surface when hardened . the planarization material is selected to exhibit a material removal rate approximating the removal rate of the wafer material for a given removal technique such as etching , mechanical abrasion or chemical - mechanical planarization . this approach to wafer thinning and planarization results in improved process control in the form of uniform material removal rates , reduction in wafer warpage , final surface smoothness and planarity , and even distribution of residual stresses . | 7Electricity
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a method of controlling the temperature of air inside two compartments of a refrigerator or similar appliance utilizing a single temperature sensor and the known air temperature external of the appliance . based on knowledge of the temperature relationship between both compartments , the appliance performance is optimized based on outside temperatures . as a result of this process , the compartment without a sensor functions with increased temperature control accuracy . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention provides a system and method for the automatic detection of items as originating from a specific source , e . g . client or customer , identifying specific characteristics of the items , comparing these characteristics to a database of sets of such characteristics identified with or more sources , and providing an output of items that match the characteristics . in one embodiment of the invention , a mailer detection and manifest system detects mail pieces that were sent by specific mailers using mail piece characteristics that are unique to the mail pieces of each mailers &# 39 ; job within a mixed mailer mail stream . this is preferably accomplished in real - time or near real - time while sorting the mail pieces after the mailers &# 39 ; specific mail piece characteristics have been determined . | 6Physics
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a system for providing long term query refinement . low level information may be stored based on user feedback . there may be equivalence classes in an archive or memory which contain items from a query search which are labeled positive or negative by a user . labels may be stored in class pairs over previously run queries . there may be propagation of labels to other items in the same or other classes . there may be a refinement which aids in changing the query to one that indicates more accurately what the user wants . a result set of items may be formulated from which a user may select a new query . | 6Physics
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an improved photoelectrophoretic imaging method is disclosed wherein the imaging suspension is brought into contact under a first electrical field with a blocking layer having a coating which interacts , in the dark , with the pigment particles of the imaging suspension so as to provide a uniformly charged imaging suspension . the imaging suspension is then exposed to appropriate electromagnetic radiation while under a second electrical field . a second blocking layer , free of said coating is employed to produce positive and negative images . | 6Physics
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a spinal implant helps stabilize vertebrae for fusion . the implant includes first and second plates , a brace and a locking mechanism . when installed , the plates extend superiorly - inferiorly along respective lateral sides of the spinous processes . the plates are moved toward one another and relative to the brace by the locking mechanism to clamp the implant to the spinous processes . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a device for the manufacture of tablets or compacts with at least two compacting tools which in each case can be moved in relation to one another and at least one template interacting with these and with a filling arrangement to feed the tabletting material into the template . in accordance with the invention , the compacting tools movable in relation to one another are aligned horizontally . | 0Human Necessities
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pan - genotypic hcv inhibitors are described . this invention also relates to methods of using these inhibitors to treat hcv infection . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention includes a method of monitoring and controlling interior functions of a vehicle , for example , a memory seat position , a vehicle pedal position , a steering column position , a vehicle interior temperature , and / or whether the vehicle is occupied or unoccupied at certain times and under certain conditions . the interior functions are controlled by passively monitoring a characteristic of an occupant , determining an identity of the occupant based on the monitored characteristic , and regulating the interior function based upon the identity of the occupant . the monitored characteristic , for example , may be representative of a weight classification or biomass associated with the occupant , or a signal or input generated based upon a user identification device , for example , a key fob or other personal electronic device carried by the occupant . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the system and process used for modeling of data sets is improved by achieving one pass modeling which proactively anticipates issues with the model and deals with these issues prior to model formation . the anticipated issues include those involving offending variables , which are initially identified and eliminated so as to avoid any further contribution by those variables . once offending variables are eliminated , the process then deals with variables having only minimal contributions . to create a simplified and more effective model , these minimal contributors are then eliminated before completion of the model . | 6Physics
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a machine for pressing a shirt cuff and the pleated portion of a shirt sleeve adjacent the shirt cuff during the same pressing operation ,. the machine includes a main upper head and a main lower buck which are closed to press the cuff . an auxiliary buck is mounted adjacent to and forwardly of the main buck to receive the pleated portion of the shirt . an auxiliary head is movable , after the main head and buck are closed , from a retracted non - pressing position to an extended position , pressing the pleated portion against the auxiliary buck . | 3Textiles; Paper
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flexible pipe liner harvests energy from pressure fluctuations of a fluid in a pipe and converts it to electricity to power local sensors or other equipment . pipe may be a pipeline for carrying water , sewage , or oil ; or may be an open - ended segment suspended in a body of water . pipe liner also serves to reinforce or repair a pipeline and is constructed of conventional materials . | 7Electricity
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a system and method of determining lift deflection during construction of aggregate columns allows for real time monitoring of construction to ensure meeting defined parameters . the amount of deflection of a tamper head during tamping is determined multiple times for each lift . when the amount of deflection matches a predetermined value , tamping is stopped . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an avalanche photodetector is disclosed . an apparatus according to aspects of the present invention includes a mesa structure defined in a first type of semiconductor . the first type of semiconductor material includes an absorption region optically coupled to receive and absorb an optical beam . the apparatus also includes a planar region proximate to and separate from the mesa structure and defined in a second type of semiconductor material . the planar region includes a multiplication region including a p doped region adjoining an n doped region to create a high electric field in the multiplication region . the high electric field is to multiply charge carriers photo - generated in response to the absorption of the optical beam received in the mesa structure . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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novel compositions comprising wetted mixtures of poorly soluble drugs with water soluble polymers useful in increasing bioavailability are disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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a system for integrated wound analysis ; said system including sensing and image recording elements ; sensed data and images of at least a first recording session stored for analysis ; said system including a reference system whereby sensing and image recording of any subsequent said recording session substantially repeats sensing and recording of parameters of said first recording session . | 0Human Necessities
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a suture anchor is disclosed having an outer body with an axial bore which receives and inner body for rotation . suture passes between the inner body and outer body and rotation of the inner body wraps the suture thereabout locking the suture thereto . rotation of the inner body also effects radial expansion of at least a portion of the outer body to engage to anchor into a bone hole . | 0Human Necessities
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a multi - purpose projecting device for propelling and disseminating , generally vertically , paper disks , confetti , or fluid contained in a cartridge . contents of the cartridge as well as the outside surface of the launching tube may be covered with a fluorescent material . the launching tube may serve as a flagpole to supplement its primary function at large social gatherings such as sporting or music events , wedding ceremonies , holiday celebrations , etc . the device consists of a two - part cylindrical launching apparatus and a cylindrical cartridge that may hold paper disks , confetti , fluid , or other soft materials such as fiber , string , fabric , etc . the upper section of the launching tube folds back , into which the cartridge can then be inserted . the lower section of the launching tube consists of a spring , a plunger , a spring , a string , and a trigger . after the cartridge is loaded , a string connecting to the plunger is pulled , contracting the spring and setting the trigger ready for launching . the upper section of the tube is then restored to its original position . pressing the trigger releases the plunger , which moves along the launching tube due to pressure from the extending spring . the plunger compresses air within the tube , propelling contents of the cartridge through the upper section of the launching tube to be ejected . | 0Human Necessities
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provided are an electric automobile to which a power supply device supplies power , and an electricity supply system capable of accurately associating the power supply device and the electric automobile carrying out communication therewith . a power supply - side control unit controls such that electricity that a power supply unit supplies reaches a first electricity quantity pa before a power supply - side communications unit receives a request signal from a vehicle - side communications unit , and controls such that electricity that the power supply unit supplies reaches a second electricity quantity pb , which is greater than the first electricity quantity pa , after the power supply - side communications unit receives the request signal from the vehicle - side communications unit . the vehicle - side communications unit activates on the basis of the first electricity quantity pa received from the power supply unit of a power supply device . | 7Electricity
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a process for preparing 1 , 1 - dichloro - 2 , 2 , 2 - trifluoroethane characterized in that 1 , 1 , 1 - trichloro - 2 , 2 , 2 - trifluoroethane is reduced with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenating catalyst comprising platinum to which at least one metal selected from the group consisting of silver , copper , gold , tellurium , zinc , chromium , molybdenum and thallium is added . 1 , 1 - dichoro - 2 , 2 , 2 - trifluoroethne can be obtained in a high yield . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system comprising a surface installation in position above a plurality of subsea wells disposed within the watch circle of the surface installation . a plurality of flowlines directly couple at least one of the plurality of subsea wells to the surface installation . a control station , a hydraulic power unit , and an injection unit are disposed on the surface installation . a distribution body is disposed on the seafloor and is coupled to each of the control station , hydraulic power unit , and the injection unit via one or more umbilicals . a first wellhead component is disposed on one of the subsea wells and is coupled to the distribution body via one or more flying leads that provide electrical , hydraulic , and fluid communication . a second wellhead component is disposed on another one of the subsea wells and coupled to the distribution body via one or more flying leads that provide electrical , hydraulic , and fluid communication . the control station is operable to provide control functions to the first and second wellhead components during drilling , workover , and production activities . | 4Fixed Constructions
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in order to mitigate the negative effects of a change in atmospheric pressure , an improved capacitance diaphragm gauge sensor incorporates an independent ambient atmospheric pressure sensor near the cdg sensor body . the ambient atmospheric sensor is located outside the cdg sensor body to sense the ambient atmospheric pressure surrounding the cdg sensor body . the ambient atmospheric sensor provides an output that represents the ambient atmospheric pressure . a sensor output processing circuit receives the output of the ambient atmospheric sensor as well as the output of the cdg sensor . the processing circuit utilizes the output from the ambient atmospheric pressure sensor to fine tune the cdg measurement of pressure by executing an in situ , real time , automatic calibration adjustment of the cdg . | 6Physics
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a laryngoscope handle for use with a fiber optic laryngoscope blade having fiber optics includes a laryngoscope handle body configured to be gripped by a handle of a user ; one or more power sources carried by the handle body ; a light source assembly carried by the handle body and powered by the one or more power sources ; a connection section for mechanically connecting the fiber optic laryngoscope blade to the laryngoscope handle and optically coupling the light source assembly in the laryngoscope handle to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade , wherein the light source assembly includes at least two different types of light sources and a light mixing chamber where light emitted from the two different types of light sources mix to create a combined , mixed light that is transmitted to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade for emission there from . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention provides , in part , compounds of formula i : and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof ; processes for the preparation of ; intermediates used in the preparation of ; and compositions containing such compounds or salts , and their uses for treating d1 - mediated disorders including , e . g ., schizophrenia , cognitive impairment , adhd , impulsivity , compulsive gambling , overeating , autism spectrum disorder , mci , age - related cognitive decline , dementia , rls , parkinson &# 39 ; s disease , huntington &# 39 ; s chorea , anxiety , depression , mdd , trd , bipolar disorder , chronic apathy , anhedonia , chronic fatigue , post - traumatic stress disorder , seasonal affective disorder , social anxiety disorder , post - partum depression , serotonin syndrome , substance abuse and drug dependence , drug abuse relapse , tourette &# 39 ; s syndrome , tardive dyskinesia , drowsiness , excessive daytime sleepiness , cachexia , inattention , sexual dysfunction , migraine , sle , hyperglycemia , atherosclerosis , dislipidemia , obesity , diabetes , sepsis , post - ischemic tubular necrosis , renal failure , hyponatremia , resistant edema , narcolepsy , hypertension , congestive heart failure , postoperative ocular hypotonia , sleep disorders , and pain . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to swimming pools and other pools of standing water , and in particular to a dispensing unit that distributes a desired chemical solution that maintains the desired water chemistry of the pool or spa , the chemical solution being color coded with a water soluble colorant or dye which serves as an indicia to the pool or spa owner of the depletion of the chemical solution from the dispensing unit and the need for replacement . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention discloses a packaging structure of a light - sensing device with a spacer wall , wherein a spacer wall is used to protect the light - sensing region from external pollutants or two spacer walls are used to confine the glue to therebetween lest the overflow glue pollute the light - sensing region as in the conventional technology . further , the present invention can reduce the packaging area and can promote the yield and quality obviously . | 7Electricity
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an electromagnetic valve is provided with an elongated tappet guided axially displaceably in a tappet guide , and with a sealing body , embodied on the tappet , that can seal against a sealing seat . so that the valve can be produced more economically yet can be regulated more precisely , the sealing seat and the tappet guide are embodied in one piece . the adjustability of the valve is assured in particular by an adjusting ring . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an elongated missile launcher cell is structured to allow arraying into multiple - cell array . each missile launcher cell of the array includes a support structure which accommodates a canisterized missile . each cell also includes its own chimney and exhaust gas plenum , so that it may be used individually . since each cell has its own missile exhaust capability , there is no need to keep one or more bays of a missile launcher array vacant to provide for venting of exhaust gases . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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curved glass is maufactured by supporting glass on a sag bending mould which is passed through a furnace . during initial heating of the glass on the mould , hot air is directed around the mould beneath the glass to minimize the temperature difference between the mould and the glass . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a dual - mode receiver is provided that includes an electromagnetic resonator having one or more inductive elements that are arranged to form a receiver coil and a network of passive components arranged to form a matching network . the electromagnetic resonator includes a first selective frequency defined in a low frequency range and a second selective frequency defined in a high frequency range allowing for a rectification circuit to operate in both the high frequency range and low frequency range making maximum use of active circuits . | 7Electricity
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a remote intrusion detection radio appliance includes a housing having a passive motion detector and related circuitry to monitor and warn of unwanted intrusions , by operating an external radio unit or cellular telephone plugged into the appliance . the appliance , when activated , broadcasts an audio output and then monitors an area in which it is located by audio and / or video for an intruder . | 6Physics
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ozone is made by exposure of oxygen to ultraviolet light and is supplied to a fuel cell to increase its efficiency . | 7Electricity
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an i . v . administration set is provided with a flexible expansion section so as to accommodate an additional volume of liquid without the use of excessive lengths of tubing . the expansion section is in the form of pleated or corrugated tubing which , upon the introduction of liquid into an i . v . set such as by means of a hypodermic syringe , will accommodate an additional portion of liquid which is known in the i . v . administration art as a retrograde volume . | 0Human Necessities
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a rapamycin dimer of general formula ## str1 ## wherein a is -- n --, -- n ---- m --, -- n ---- m --, ## str2 ## substituted alkyl , substituted alkenyl , substituted alkynyl , and substituted aromatic ; n = 1 - 10 , m = 1 - 10 and n = m or n ≠ m or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof , which is by virtue of its immunosuppressive activity is useful in treating transplantation rejection host vs . graft disease , autoimmune diseases , and diseases of inflammation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an image forming system includes an image forming apparatus ; an image processor , the image processor includes instruction element for requesting image processing parameter adjustment data from the image forming apparatus ; a receiver for receiving image processing parameter adjustment data from the image forming apparatus , and image processor for performing adjustment of an image processing parameter based on the image processing parameter adjustment data received by the receiver . the image forming apparatus includes a data creating device for creating image processing parameter adjustment data , and a transmitter for transmitting the image processing parameter adjustment data created by the data creating element to the image processor . | 6Physics
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a preparation membrane for pervaporation which comprises a crosslinked reaction mixture of a polyvinyl alcohol or polyvinyl alcohol copolymer and a polystyrene sulfonic acid or polystyrene sulfonic acid copolymer . a method for separating a mixture of water and an organic compound by using the membrane is also disclosed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and system for processing speech misrecognitions . the system can include an embedded speech recognition system having at least one acoustic model and at least one active grammar , wherein the embedded speech recognition system is configured to convert speech audio to text using the at least one acoustic model and the at least one active grammar ; a remote training system for modifying the at least one acoustic model based on corrections to speech misrecognitions detected in the embedded speech recognition system ; and , a communications link for communicatively linking the embedded speech recognition system to the remote training system . the embedded speech recognition system can further include a user interface for presenting a dialog for correcting the speech misrecognitions detected in the embedded speech recognition system . notably , the user interface can be a visual display . alternatively , the user interface can be an audio user interface . finally , the user interface can include both a visual display and an audio user interface . | 6Physics
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a lithographic projection apparatus for euv lithography includes a foil trap , or channel barrier . the foil trap forms an open structure after the source to let the radiation pass unhindered . the foil trap is configured to be rotatable around an optical axis . by rotating the foil trap , an impulse transverse to the direction of propagation of the radiation can be transferred on debris present in the beam . this debris will not pass the foil trap . in this way , the amount of debris on the optical components downstream of the foil trap is reduced . the foil trap may be alternately rotated around the optical axis in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction . | 6Physics
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a measuring device for measuring the angle of rotation of a machine shaft between a reference angular position of the shaft and the angular position at the instant of the occurring of a phenomenon caused by the operation of the machine . | 6Physics
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a photodetector using a modified gate controlled diode has therein a layer of photoactive material . photons interacting therein cause the formation of free protons which alter the electrical characteristics of the photodetector . the change in electrical characteristics is measureable and related to the intensity of photons received . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention provides a method of improving a therapeutic response to a cancer treatment , in a subject , the method comprising administering an effective amount of an agent that enhances the expression of microrna 29 or an agent that mimics the effects of microrna 29 . further provided is a method of treating a cancer in a subject in need of such treatment comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a microrna 29 or an agent that enhances the expression of microrna 29 . | 0Human Necessities
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a coaxial valve includes a valve box having an inlet opening , an outlet opening , and a common flow channel . an axially movable cylindrical valve casing has an opening for a fluid inlet port and an opening for a fluid outlet port , both of which are joined up in the flow channel . a coaxially positioned shutoff mechanism located inside the valve box closes off the inlet port or the outlet port of the valve casing . to provide for axial movement , the valve casing has at least one external circular groove . the drive casing has at least one inner circular groove , which is adapted to the outer circular groove so that the inner and outer grooves are engaged , via inside ball bearings , to create a ball planetary gear and ball rotary spindle drive . the drive casing is turnable and forced to turn by a drive motor inside of the valve box . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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described are aircraft with at least one fuselage , a wing , a power plant coupled to the at least one fuselage , a shroud surrounding a propeller , and at least two floats coupled to the wing . as examples , each float may include a step that is forward of the location at which the bottom surface of the float intersects a line that passes through a center of gravity of the aircraft and is oriented at an angle of six degrees rearward from vertical . as further examples , each float may include a forward portion located forward of the step , the forward portion including a ski surface that is planar in a left to right horizontal direction , and an aft portion that is located rearward of the step . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a large floating platform assembly is assembled from a plurality of identical , relatively small modules each comprising a tubular member which is open at one end and has a flat head at the opposite end . the modules are secured together in a side - by - side arrangement at their headed ends to form a continuous flat platform of the desired area with the tubular members projecting downwardly from the platform into the water to receive water into their lower ends and form trapped pockets of compressed air beneath the entire area of the platform on which the platform is supported . the trapped air chambers may be interconnected to increase stabilization of the platform . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a method for correcting a position of a vehicle using a global satellite navigation system for determining the own position , comprising the following steps : establishing a first position of the with the gnss , establishing a second position of the vehicle by fitting the first position into a street of a digital map , identifying at least one object in the surroundings of the vehicle , the position of which is referenceable in the digital map , establishing a real distance between the vehicle and the respective object by means of a sensor of the vehicle , calculating a calculated distance between the second position and the respective object , wherein a corrected position of the vehicle is established by minimizing the deviation of the calculated distance from the real distance . | 6Physics
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cosmetic compositions include , based in each case on the total weight of the composition , 0 to 3 % by weight , in particular 0 to 2 % by weight , of free water , one or more liquid oils in a total amount of from 40 to 80 % by weight , in particular from 50 to 75 % by weight , in particular from 60 to 70 % by weight , at least one wax , solid dispersed in particulate form . the cosmetic composition has a viscosity of from 300 000 to 800 000 mpas , in particular from 400 000 to 600 000 mpas , has a density of from 0 . 95 to 1 . 10 g / cm3 at 20 ° c ., has a light texture and can be spread easily on a substrate . if the substrate is skin , a pleasant skin feel is conveyed . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to novel polymorphs of imatinib mesylate , to processes for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a surface configuration obscures an object from detection by night vision devices , ultraviolet devices and infrared devices . the surface configuration is three dimensional , having spaced inner and outer surfaces . a wall defines a plurality of enclosed cells , and projections extend from the inner surface within the cells . the cells can be hexagonal , round or otherwise shaped . the projections can be flat sided or curved . the shapes of the cells and materials used provide sound muffling . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a lip applicator generally relating to the application of a variety of products , including lipstick , lip gloss , lip balm , or any such beauty aid , to one &# 39 ; s lips . the lip applicator disclosed herein may be held during use , but is adapted for upright placement on a table - top or other flat surface during non - use . the lip applicator disclosed herein facilitates the facile , rapid , and reliable application a lip product , and may be of particular import in those settings requiring the repeated or frequent application of a beauty aid to one or more people &# 39 ; s lips , such as the set of a motion picture or theatrical performance . | 0Human Necessities
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in a tangential blower , the vortex former is provided on the suction side with a sharp - edged interfering body at least extending over one - half of its length . the interfering body reduces siren like noise which would otherwise be produced . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the earth drilling and boring system for drilling bore holes in the earth has a drilling rig with a power source attached to a rotateable pipe container . there is a flexible drill pipe or tubing attached to and retained in the pipe container that has an opening through which an end of the drill pipe or tubing having a drill bit attached may be extended and retrieved . a drive mechanism is positioned adjacent to the opening for receipt and movement of the drill pipe or tubing to be used in boring . it is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure . it is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a process for making a fabric to be used as reinforcing material in rubber products like automotive radiator hoses comprises : first warp - knitting a mesh textile fabric having a lengthwise extending main fabric body formed in an open mesh stitch pattern and lengthwise extending fabric selvedges respectively adjoining opposite side margins of the main fabric body for defining the lengthwise side edges of the fabric , each selvedge being formed with a sufficient width to naturally lay substantially flat in an open - width condition of the fabric against any tendency of the side margins of the main fabric body to induce curling of the selvedges ; applying a stiffening resin to the mesh textile fabric prior to passing the mesh textile fabric through a tenter frame for heat setting the mesh textile fabric ; and then passing the mesh textile fabric only once through a tenter frame for drying the resin and for heat setting the mesh textile fabric . the stiffening resin used is preferably melamine and the fabric is preferably passed through the tenter frame at speeds up to thirty to forty yards per minute . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a supporting apparatus is disclosed . the supporting apparatus has a supporting device comprising a plurality of connected planar panels with a first panel , a second panel , an optional third panel , a fourth panel , and a fifth panel , and a locking component coupled to an edge region of at least one of the planar panels . the supporting apparatus further comprises a restraining unit configured to engage the series of connected panels such that the such that an edge of each of the first panel , the second panel , the fourth panel , and the fifth panel is restricted to movement within a base plane , the base plane being aligned with an orientation of the restraining unit , while another edge of each of the first panel , the second panel , the fourth panel , and the fifth panel is capable of moving out of the base plane . the electronic device can be a keyboard , a tablet computer , etc . | 6Physics
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a system is disclosed for removing gas bubbles from blood during circulatory assist procedures . such bubbles are generated , along with particulate matter , in an extracorporeal circulatory bypass system by the pump , oxygenator and other components . filters are used in the line to remove particulates and bubbles from the blood before they are pumped back to the patient but current filters are inefficient at removing small bubbles and debris that can cause neurological defects and renal and other organ failures in the patient . an active filter apparatus and method is disclosed that forces the bubbles to the center of the system where they are removed from the blood before the blood exits the filter . the filter comprises an axially elongate cylindrical shell with a blood inlet , a blood outlet and a gas outlet . a motor driven impeller spins the blood within the shell and forces the gas toward the center by centripetal force , utilizing the buoyancy effects of the bubbles in blood , whereby the bubbles can be bled off at the center of the filter element . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention provides a two chest pocket t - shirt having a front , a back , sleeves and a neckband . reinforced left and right chest pockets made from ribbed polyester - cotton fabric stretch to accommodate pocket contents but return to their original shape on removal of the pocket contents . the top edge of each chest pocket is further reinforced to permit limited stretching of the top edge and inhibit loss of pocket contents from the chest pocket . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for suppressing impulse noises is provided . the method is employed to receive a sample stream x , and to detect and suppress the interruption of impulse noise to the samples , wherein the sample stream x includes a plurality of samples and n represents a discrete - time independent variable . the method includes comparing the energy sum of a th sample and a k th sample multiplied by a first constant with a first threshold , comparing energy sum of the k th sample and a th sample multiplied by a second constant with a second threshold while the energy sum of the th sample and the k th sample multiplied by the first constant is greater than the first threshold , and replacing the k th sample with a first replacement sample to output while the energy sum of the k th sample and the th sample multiplied by the second constant is greater than the second threshold . | 7Electricity
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a transfer control roller having individually adjustable surface portions is provided between a fountain roller and a succeeding ductor roller . the surface portions can be moved radially inwardly and outwardly to vary the content surface between the fountain roller and respective surface portions , thereby varying the amount of transferred ink or water . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a pump having a semi - rigid flexible outer tube with a sealed top and a sealed bottom , check valves at the top and bottom such that the outer tube is in fluid communication with the working fluid , an inner tube concentrically disposed within the outer tube , and a controlled source that applies pressure to expand the inner tube to apply a force to the working fluid in the annulus defined by the inner and outer tubes is used to pump viscous materials and / or slurries from the bottom of small diameter wells . the tubes are made from nonmetallic , elastic materials and can be inexpensively manufactured . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a twist collapsible bag includes a collapsible bag body and a collapsible frame structure , which supports the collapsible bag body in shape , having a plurality of annular frame members horizontally arranged at different elevations and a plurality of vertical support rods vertically and equiangularly arranged between each two adjacent annular frame members and kept apart from the respective annular frame members at a predetermined gap such that when twisting the annular frame members relative to one another , the vertical support rods are biased from vertical to horizontal , thereby collapsing the twist collapsible bag into a flat condition . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for forming , in a semiconductor substrate , wells and / or trenches having different destinations , including the steps of at least partly simultaneously etching cavities according to the pattern of the trenches and / or wells ; closing the openings of the cavities with at least one first non - conformal thick layer , and selectively opening the first thick layer according to the subsequent processings . | 7Electricity
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an application apparatus for facilitating the application of a substance on an application location by a substance transfer element includes a base body , a first receptacle supported on the base body for retaining therein a fluid which can react with another material composition to form the substance to be applied , and a second receptacle supported on the base body . the second receptacle receives and retains therein the substance transfer element during stockage of the application apparatus . during a substance applying use , the substance transfer element is removed from the second receptacle with the material composition releasably retained on the substance transfer element , inserted into the first receptacle for reactive contact of the material composition with the fluid into the first receptacle to form the substance to be applied , removed from the first receptacle , and put in contact with the application location such that the substance is transferred to the application location . | 0Human Necessities
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an immunoassay directed at certain analytes that are polyaromatic hydrocarbons , such that the immunoreactive standard used for assay calibration allows the creation of calibration solutions of superior stability . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the tethered wind turbine uses an aerodynamic , flow - concentrating shape and lighter - than - air construction utilizing a lifting gas and an electrically conductive tether fixed to ground to reap energy from the wind at low or high altitude . the design has no need for the large , expensive , bulky and unsightly tower structures , pivoting nacelles , or gearboxes presently used in conventional horizontal axis windmills . the tethered wind turbine of this invention easily and passively floats aloft downwind to a direction and position that is aligned with the wind . the invention uses sensors and control modules to fly gracefully at an optimal altitude in most wind regimes and also to ascend / descend when appropriate to seek shelter from extreme weather conditions . ideally , the tethered wind turbine of this invention would utilize carbon nanotube materials in its tether for both structural and conductive purposes . the ring - wing section profile in the preferred embodiment of this invention optimally would have a very low coefficient of drag . a major benefit of this invention is potentially much lower cost per installed kilowatt capacity and a lower operating cost per kilowatt hour delivered to the end user . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a dispenser , particularly useful as a pump for viscous material such as toothpaste has , in one embodiment , a body , a spout at the top of the body , a tube disposed vertically within the body aligned to register with the spout , a piston surrounding the tube below the top and a spring exerting continuous downward force on the piston so that the material to be dispensed which is located under the piston is forced up through the tube and out the spout when the spout is open . the spout may be of the turret type . another embodiment comprises the same basic design , but it adapted to receive a refill container of the material . this abstract shall not be construed to limit the scope of the specification , drawings or claims . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions , including psoriasis , with a prodrug of 5 - fluorouracil . the invention relates to methods for treatment of psoriasis with capecitabine , an oral prodrug of 5 - fluorouracil . | 0Human Necessities
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a rotary vane compressor having features for reducing sound emitted from the compressor during operation . the sound reduction features include and relate to specific components of the compressor . specifically the features relate to the compressor motor ; a non - vented motor housing and back or closure ; the inlet ring ; the bearing system ; the rotor and vane positioning and vane weight or mass ; the mass of the body within which the rotor and vane rotate ; and a shroud which surrounds the body which is solid and non - vented solid and may be formed of a laminated material having a sound dampening core layer . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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