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a dust valve for the discharge line of a dust collection system includes a removable closet with two wear surfaces and a coacting removable valve door with two wear surfaces mounted within the valve body . once the coacting wear surfaces on the closet and the door are sufficiently worn that they need replacement , each element can be disconnected from its supporting structure , inverted , and then reconnected to the valve body so as to expose a new wear surface . the useful lives of these elements is thus doubled over conventional single wear surface closets and doors . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a core logic circuit which works with a cpu and a main graphics accelerator in a computer system is provided . the core logic chip includes a host controller electrically connected to the cpu for receiving a command from the cpu ; an auxiliary graphing engine electrically connected to the host controller for receiving and processing the command ; and a transmission controller electrically connected to the auxiliary graphing engine for transmitting the command that is processed and outputted by the auxiliary graphing engine to the main graphics accelerator to be further processed . | 6Physics
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a cell - type filter cartridge is disclosed having netting thereon , as well as a method for producing same . briefly stated , the surface area of filter material exposed to unfiltered fluid has disposed thereon a netting thereby preventing flaking , cracking and the like of filter media during backflow or cleaning operations . the netting is secured to the cell by a molded circumferential retainer and a circumferential centrally disposed ring . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a dc to dc converter includes a comparator , a driver , and a pair of switches . the comparator compares the output voltage with a reference voltage signal and generates a pwm signal . the driver drives the switches so as to force the output voltage to follow the reference signal . in a multiphase architecture , two or more such converter circuits are incorporated to minimize the output voltage ripple and further reduce the recovery time . in a two - phase architecture , two reference signals are phase - shifted by 180 degrees . in an n - phase architecture , the reference signals are phase - shifted by 360 / n degrees . | 7Electricity
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a light - emitting diode is provided . an led die includes a first semiconductor layer , a light - emitting layer , a second semiconductor layer , a first electrode and a second electrode . at least a part of the first semiconductor is exposed from the light emitting layer and the second semiconductor layer . the first electrode and the second electrode is disposed on top of the exposed first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer respectively . at least two metal pads are disposed on top of the first electrode and the second electrode of the led die respectively . each of the metal pads has a side surface . a fluorescent layer is disposed on a surface of the led die . the fluorescent layer directly contacts with the side surfaces of the metal pads and fills a gap between the metal pads . | 7Electricity
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a process for manufacturing a v - pulley is disclosed . a metallic cylindrical pulley blank is integrally formed by removing material of a circumferential surface of the pulley blank to form a plurality of circumferential v - belt grooves . the pulley blank is subjected to precision machining and shot blasting to form a rough shot blasting layer on the side surfaces of the v - belt grooves . at least one through hole is axially drilled along a longitudinal central axis of the pulley blank from one axial end to opposite axial end of the shot blasted pulley blank to fluidly connect all of plurality of v - belt grooves followed by mounting and fastening a mold for casting tooth rings at the bottoms of the plurality of v - belt grooves and receiving a metal casting fluid into the plurality of v - belt grooves from one end portion of the through hole to form the tooth rings . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a portable accessory box is disclosed . the portable accessory box comprises : a bottom plate ; two side rectangular bodies fixedly connected to two sides of the bottom plate ; and a lower side plate fixedly connected to the lower side of the bottom plate . the portable accessory box can further comprise an upper side plate fixedly connected to the upper side of the bottom plate . the bottom plate includes a hand - held hole for carrying and two fixed pieces used to fix the side rectangular bodies . in addition , each of the side rectangular bodies comprises an embedded slot , and the lower side plate and the upper side plate both include an inner side piece . when the lower side plate and the upper side plate are folded inwardly , the inner side pieces can be embedded into the embedded slots of the side rectangular bodies to divide each of the side rectangular bodies into two rectangular sub - bodies and form a lower rectangular body and an upper rectangular body between the side rectangular bodies . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a washing machine according to the present invention , if a washing step is ended , a distribution step that the inner tub containing the washing water is rotated in one direction and fabrics is distributed to a side wall of the inner tub and the washing water is discharged to outside is performed . because a fabric is evenly distributed in the distribution step , a dehydration step can be performed without carrying out a separate procedure for avoiding unbalance . therefore , energy such as washing time and power used during the operation of the washing machine and amount of water used can be saved . also , since a washing machine according to the present invention rotates the inner tub not only during the distribution step but also during the hydration step afterwards , operation of a clutch used to selectively rotate the pulsator and the inner tub at the time of entering to the dehydration step from the distribution step is not required . therefore , noise due to the operation of a clutch can be reduced and operation time of the washing machine can be reduced . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a deep water platform , suitable for use as a hydrocarbon exploration or production facility in very deep offshore waters , and a method of constructing the same are shown . the platform is positioned on top of a buoyant leg structure . during normal drilling operations the platform is anchored by a gravity base tethered with pre - tensioned cables to the buoyant leg structure . according to the invention , the gravity base is retractable to permit the platform to be moved from site to site within a drilling region . long distance relocation is also possible by retracting the gravity base , disassembling the platform , transporting the component parts , and reassembling the rig in a new location . | 4Fixed Constructions
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disclosed are a wavelength conversion device , and a light source system and a projection system therefor . the wavelength conversion device comprises a supporting structure and a plurality of wavelength conversion modules arranged together , each wavelength conversion module comprising a ceramic carrier and a phosphor material provided thereon . the supporting structure ensures that the plurality of wavelength conversion modules remain fixed relative to one another . the light source system and the projection system both comprise the present wavelength conversion device . the use of ceramic material as the carrier for the phosphor material enables high temperature resistance , and prevents detachment of the phosphor material due to deformation at high temperatures . in addition , such a modular wavelength conversion device does not crack easily , and has a flexible design and shorter production cycle . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for retrieving individual or a plurality of balls such as tennis balls from a playing court and for automatically storing the balls which includes a metal wire or rod frame in which the retrieved balls are stored . the frame has an exit opening at one end and an entrance opening at an opposite end thereof . restraining rods are secured across the entrance opening and are positioned in the entrance opening to define a plurality of entry spaces of graduated dimensions , all less than the diameter of a ball so that the ball must be squeezed through the entry spaces into the central storage area afforded by the frame . | 0Human Necessities
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high speed scanning arrangements in scanners for reading bar code symbols by oscillating a scanner component in a single line pattern , the scanner component being suspended from flexible , resilient spring portions extending in different paths away from the scanner component to a pair of spaced - apart regions on a support . | 6Physics
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a clothes hanger having a plurality of hooks located thereon for hanging tank tops or other strapped articles of clothing . the clothes hanger allows a user to hang multiple articles of clothing on the plurality of hooks , thereby conserving storage space in a closet . the positioning of the hooks allows the clothes hanger to remain level by being counterbalanced while hanging in a closet . an optional base allows the hanger to be displayed on a counter , dresser or other flat surface . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for evaluating manual dexterity in humans and in particular to an apparatus for evaluating the manual dexterity of humans with an impaired nervous system and / or musculoskeletal system is provided . manual dexterity and object manipulation is a three dimensional activity and any attempt to evaluate it should take this fact into consideration . a method and apparatus for evaluating manual dexterity and object manipulation in humans comprises a structure to receive a hand and a unit to measure and record omnidirectional forces applied to the hand . additionally , a connection structure to connect two hands is provided , wherein each hand is capable of transmitting a force onto the other hand via the connection structure . the apparatus may also include a unit to measure and record forces applied by each hand . | 0Human Necessities
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a motor / generator system that can be controlled internally based on external power - generating needs or in response to operating parameters . the system can be controlled manually by a user to select desired power - generating needs . the system can also be controlled by an algorithm taking into consideration parameters such as vehicle velocity and potential to predict speed , braking , acceleration or deceleration . in the motor / generator , stator plates can be moved by linear controllers in response to these external inputs to vary the amount of required power , creating an on - demand charging system that can efficiently transfer power and extend the life of the system . | 7Electricity
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a dispenser using a stopcock valve has a first and second chamber . the first chamber has a flow material and is pressurized with air . the first chamber is connected to a stopcock valve that holds a second chamber which has a pressure sensor when the stopcock valve is rotated to the proper orientation . the stopcock valve is then rotated to a dispensing position where the flow material is dispensed under pressure to an outlet . by using the air pressure sensor and by taking into consideration the volume of the second chamber , the amount of flow of material can be dosed out consistently . | 0Human Necessities
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apparatus for quickly and easily removing the soil from the lower portions of shoes by means of powered brushes adapted to the contours of the shoe and including means for self - cleaning the brushes and collecting the soil . | 0Human Necessities
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a computer - implemented method for a customer involvement , comprising : creating or obtaining from one or more external sources , on a first computer system , a one or more parameters dependent filter for further promo - campaign distribution , wherein the one or more parameters dependent filter comprises one or more parameters ; linkage , on the first computer system , of the created one or more parameters dependent filter with one or more preliminary created promo - campaigns ; wherein the promo - campaign comprising an advertising and / or promotion information about one or more goods and / or services ; distributing the one or more promo - campaigns associated with linked set of parameters from the one or more parameters dependent filter to the one or more computer systems , which correspond with set of the parameters listed in the one or more parameters dependent filter . | 6Physics
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a course creation support apparatus includes an acquisition module configured to acquire at least one of area information indicative of an area and landmark information indicative of a landmark , an identification module configured to identify a component of a circuit course based on the information acquired by the acquisition module , and a creation module configured to create a circuit course includes the component identified by the identification module . | 6Physics
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a billing data is relieved by a relief method of billing data when a failure occurs on svc calls which subscribers connect and disconnect . the relief method of billing data on an asynchronous transfer mode switching system includes an asynchronous transfer mode switch , a terminator provided on an input side of said asynchronous transfer mode switch for counting the number of cells sent from subscribers or other switching system , and a call controller for controlling paths on said asynchronous transfer mode switch , collecting a count value of the numbers of cells on said terminator , and creating billing data according to the count value of the collected cell number and call control data , wherein only the count value of the number of the cells counted on said terminator is removed from the values to be initialized on initialization caused by a failure . | 7Electricity
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the invention concerns a device for rinsing a fluid - storage space that is provided with a rising chamber fillable with a fluid arranged in the region of the high point of the storage - space floor , which chamber , when the storage space runs empty , abruptly lets the fluid run out through a rinse opening as a rinsing torrent . the rinsing device has a container that serves to hold the rinse fluid ; the container is either raisable , so that rinse fluid floods out through its bottom opening , or else the upper edge of the container is lowerable , so that the rinse fluid , coming forth from here , can flood out radially . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the cutting tip comprises a lateral face for aligned lateral positioning against a lateral alignment line with a tool holder housing , comprising an alignment snout with first and second lateral alignment surfaces that bear respectively against first and second lateral driving alignment surfaces and comprising , at some distance , a third lateral alignment surface for bearing against a third lateral driving alignment wall surface , two out of the first , second and third alignment surfaces being mutually inclined in such a way as to ensure alignment in a chosen position of travel with respect to the driving lateral wall surfaces opposite . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an improved cutter blade assembly for cutting vegetable products such as potatoes . the cutter blade assembly utilizes a number of cutter blades that transverse an axial bore through which products to be cut are fed . these blades are locked within the assembly by an attachment system that partially deforms the blade to hold the blade in place . this improved attachment connection system serves to hold the blade in a position having higher tension and thereby reduces wear , chatter , and feathering . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a diffuser assembly has pairs of split rings rotationally locked to each other in an alternating array with other pairs of split rings where adjacent pairs are responsive to pressure differential to be biased toward a sliding sleeve or the surrounding housing in an alternating pattern . the split rings are made to have an interference initial fit to the sleeve or housing and the splits on adjacent rings are offset while a relation of a projection to a depression between adjacent rings prevents relative rotation to keep the desired circumferential offset in the splits between adjacent rings . end tapers can bias adjacent pairs in opposed directions responsive to applied differential pressure . the rings are preferably metallic and can have a coating to facilitate relative sliding and enhance durability . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a camping trailer adapted for towing behind a motor vehicle comprising a body divided into a sleeping portion , a kitchen portion , and a bathroom portion , wherein the bathroom portion is substantially located over a forward “ a ” shaped towing frame of the trailer . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention is directed to an on / off switch for a flashlight having a reflector secured against axial motion . the reflector has a central opening . the flashlight includes a bulb with a base having an outer cylindrical electrical terminal . the bulb extends through the central opening of the reflector . the switch includes a bulb holder , with the bulb secured in and moving with the bulb holder . the switch also includes an electrical contact disposed in the flashlight so as to be adjacent and biased away from the cylindrical electrical terminal of the bulb . the switch also includes a ring rotatably disposed in the flashlight . the ring is mechanically linked to the bulb holder and includes an element disposed adjacent the electrical contact . rotation of the ring causes the bulb holder and thus the bulb to move axially relative to the reflector due to the mechanical link and simultaneously causes the element to force the electrical contact against the bias and into contact with the cylindrical electrical terminal of the bulb . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this algorithm and apparatus provides the ability to deskew a plurality of lanes comprising a data bus in a high - speed data communications system . this deskewing is necessary due to inherent system skew . by iterating through the possible intervals within the maximum expected skew search space , the correct combination of search space intervals for all lanes can be determined to provide alignment and thus compliancy with relevant standards , such as the sxi - 5 standard , in terms of data skew specifications . | 7Electricity
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water valves and methods of regulating fluid flow for low ambient pressure water sources that reduce the amount of filtration needed for valve mechanisms operating in the water source . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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architecture for a multimodal , multiplatform switching , unmanned vehicle swarm system which can execute missions in diverse environments . the architecture includes onboard and ground processors to handle and integrate multiple sensor inputs generating a unique uv pilot experience for a remote drone pilot via a virtual augmented reality cockpit . the rdp is monitored by an operational control system and an experienced control pilot . a ground processor handles real - time localization , forwarding of commands , generation and delivery of augmented content to users , along with safety features and overrides . the uvs onboard processors and autopilot execute the commands and provide a redundant source of safety features and override in the case of loss of signal . the uvs perform customizable missions , with adjustable rules for differing skill levels . rdps experience real - time virtual piloting of the uv with augmented interactive and actionable visual and audio content delivered to them via varc systems . | 6Physics
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methods and reagents for labeling synthesis of organohalides by transition metal mediated carbonylation reactions using carbon - isotope labeled carbon monoxide are provided . the resultant carbon - isotope labeled organohalides are useful as radiopharmaceuticals , especially for use as precursors in positron emission tomography . associated pet tracers and kits for pet studies are also provided . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to an eccentric screw pump with a annular outer part and an inner part arranged therein , the interior of the outer part and the exterior of the inner part tapering in a complementary manner towards an axial end . in the axial direction , the inner part and the outer part are movably received in relation to each other and the inner part and / or the outer part are configured in such a manner that pressure applied to the pressure side of the eccentric screw pump generates a force that acts upon the inner part axially to the direction in which the inner part tapers and / or a force that acts upon the outer part in an opposite axial direction . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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apparatus for coupling a light beam from a light source to a light fibre with reduced heating of the light fibre . the light source has a lamp , a condenser lens , and a dichroic infra - red filter disposed along an optical axis between the lamp and the light fibre . the apparatus is adapted for operation with plastic light fibres that have a softening temperature of less than 100 degrees celsius . the apparatus comprises light fibre connector that secures the light fibre on the optical axis . a non - visible radiation filter is located on the optical axis in a broad part of the light beam between the dichroic filter and the light fibre and reduces non - visible radiation energy remaining in the light beam following the dichroic filter . a beam restrictor is located on the optical axis adjacent to , and thermally isolated from , the light fibre connector . the beam restrictor restricts the light beam to an extent approximately equal to the extent of the light fibre and minimizes the amount of the light beam falling on the light fibre connector . this minimizes heating of the light fibre connector by the light falling on the light fibre connector . finally , the apparatus includes an element that transfers heat from the beam restrictor for dissipation at a location thermally isolated from the light fibre connector to prevent heat resulting from the light absorbed by the beam restrictor from being transferred to the light fibre . | 6Physics
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a highly accurate electromagnetic - induction - type conductivity and dielectric constant meter is obtained by using a calibration box and a structure as below . the conductivity and dielectric constant meter employs an electromagnetic inductive probe which includes a primary transformer composed of a toroidal core with a wound primary coil , a secondary transformer composed of a toroidal core with a wound secondary coil , an electrostatic shield shielding the transformers , and cables that connect the probe to a meter . to eliminate the electrostatic capacity produced by causes other than electromagnetic induction , the structure of the probe is symmetrical . in a first embodiment , the secondary transformer is placed between two parts of the primary transformer , which has two cores of the same shape that are placed symmetrically . the structure , including the primary and secondary transformers , gaps in the electrostatic shields , and cables , are symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the ring shapes and passes through the center of the annular core of the secondary transformer . | 6Physics
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an apparatus includes a substrate having at least one opening through a top surface to a bottom surface , the substrate also having a first plurality of aligned grooves formed in the top surface and a plurality of fibers , where each of the plurality of fibers are positioned over the opening and in contact with the substrate within a corresponding one of the first plurality of grooves . in another aspect , a method of manipulating fibers includes placing a plurality of fibers on a substrate to extend over an opening formed through a top surface of the substrate to a bottom surface of the substrate , and flowing air through the opening to draw the plurality of fibers down towards the top surface of the substrate , and positioning each of said plurality of fibers in substantial alignment . | 6Physics
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a glove may comprise at least one laminated padded portions affixed to at least one other portion . a laminated padded portion may comprise an inner layer , an outer layer , and at least one pad . the at least one pad may be secured by laminating the outer layer to the inner layer with the at least one pad retained between the inner layer and the outer layer without stitching . the at least one pad may be positioned to protectively cover portions of the wearer &# 39 ; s hand . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention couples a tire pump with the wheel rim of a vehicle . the pump is activated electromagnetically to inflate the tire as desired , e . g . when tire pressure is below a required value . the pump is arranged to draw air from the atmosphere and pump into an interior portion of the tire . a magnetized plunger within the pump is biased to an initial position by a biasing element . energizing an electromagnet generates a magnetic field . the pump is arranged to rotate in and out of the magnetic field to cause the plunger to reciprocate and inflate the tire . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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storage of electrical energy in an oxidation - reduction polymer material is optimized when the material is lignin and / or hydrazine is added to the material so as to facilitate bonding of the material to graphite . a preferred embodiment of the invention includes a storage device having an electron acceptor component separated from an electron donor component by a barrier which is impregnated with an electrolyte so as to electrically separate the two components while serving as an ion conduit . at least one of the layers includes an oxidation - reduction polymer material which either is lignin or is mixed with hydrazine , or both . the preferred energy storage material is a mixture of lignin , hydrazine and graphite , the latter being either added to the mixture or formed by graphitization upon heating of the lignin . | 7Electricity
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a stacking machine includes a pair of gripping jaws that are openable and closable to grip a leading edge of an article and move it to a stacking position . the jaws are moved between a gripping position and a release position by a fluid cylinder assembly and are automatically moved to an intermediate position when the jaws are moved to receive an article . air flow is used to straighten the trailing part of the article on the stack . the gripping jaws are moved between an article receiving position and an article discharge position by a pneumatic cylinder assembly that will accommodate variations in stack height . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the preferred embodiments of the present invention relates to the preparation and delivery of media content from a source to a remote device , and the use of the remote device to re - construct , format , composite , convert and / or otherwise pre - process the content into a suitable form for presentation / playback . in particular it relates to audio and / or visual content that may be delivered in a piecemeal , disjoint , complex and / or highly compressed form to a remote mobile device such as a mobile phone where such a device may not have the capability to adequately present the content in its delivered form without further pre - processing due to insufficient on - board processing power or format incompatibilities . the present invention also allows for media content to be reconstituted for presentation in a variety of ways without the need to re - deliver the entire content each time . | 7Electricity
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an infant bed construction for co - sleeping in the same bed as an adult is comprised of a frame that includes a head end wall , two side walls , and a base panel . a safety bar to protect the area of the head of the infant includes an arched member having opposed ends secured in a pair of mounting brackets on opposed side walls . the legs of the safety bar are releasably joined to the mounting brackets , and the safety bar may be pivoted from a generally vertical protective placement over the head of the infant , to a forward storage position that is adjacent to the head end wall of the infant bed . a safety bar key / keyway mounting arrangement is oriented so that the safety bar will pull out of the mounting brackets if the safety bar is pulled upwardly . as a result , the construction of the infant bed prevents using the safety bar as a handle for lifting the infant bed . | 0Human Necessities
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flexible square bottom bags which include side gusset panels having central inwardly oriented fin seams and which are sealed adjacent their lowermost corners to portions of the front and rear panels of the bags and wherein the entire width of the lowermost edges of the front and rear panels are sealed to thereby form bags having bottoms reinforced by triangular gusset seals at each corner and which have an outwardly oriented transverse bottom fin seam when erected . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and device form a prediction value . a prediction direction is locally described by nonlinear trajectories . the prediction direction can be used in forming a prediction value to achieve a more accurate prediction determination . the method and device can be used in image compression or image - sequence compression . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to a flash eeprom cell and manufacturing methods thereof , especially which is capable of three different output levels by the variation of effective channel length depending on whether either or all of two floating gates are programmed or erased and the combination of bias , in which two floating gates are formed on a channel region . | 6Physics
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a video system includes a central processing unit and a graphic processing unit including a plurality of processors therein . the system also includes a high definition imager ; a serial bus controller coupled to the imager , the cpu and the gpu to communicate data between the hd imager and the cpu or the gpu over a serial bus having a transmit differential signal pair , a receive differential pair and a compatibility differential signal pair for interoperability with another serial bus version ; and computer code executable by the processors in the gpu to encode in parallel the video transmitted over the serial bus controller and to minimize high definition encoding workload on the cpu . | 7Electricity
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a data structure is stored in a memory of a router , the router located along a path between a source end station and a plurality of destination end stations in a multicast distribution tree . in response to receipt of trace packets containing a listing of network devices in the multicast distribution tree , the data structure is updated . when the source end station desires to send a multicast packet , it transmits a packet to the router . the router then writes the path information stored in the data structure into the packet . such path information may include a tree list that specifies the arrangement of network devices along the multicast distribution tree and an address list that specifies the internet protocol addresses of these network devices along the multicast distribution tree . by storing the complete description of the network devices of the multicast distribution tree in the packet , routing demands on the devices along the multicast path are minimized . | 7Electricity
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a building automation system comprising a plurality of end devices , at least one communication network , and a server engine comprising a communication state manager for actively managing the state of various devices in building automation system and an associated reconnect manager to reestablish communication with off - line devices . the communication manager and the reconnect manager coordinate the interaction between the server engine and the devices in order to minimizing the load on the communication network , while also working to establish the working state of any of the end devices and to transition off - line to an on - line state . | 7Electricity
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a network server is presented operable to communicate time - critical information over a wireless communications system , comprising a location manager , an alert notification manager , and a message delivery notification manager . the communications system is a push - to - talk over cellular system , including a wireless carrier core ip network , which may connected to a private intranet service . location manager identifies and locates recipients within a known geographical area . message delivery notification manager schedules and formats delivery of alert messages , based upon geographic location and direction of travel of each recipient . the network utilizes existing systems to communicate the information utilizing a push - to - talk cellular networking system , to immediately provide such information to the subscriber without inquiry seeking such information . | 7Electricity
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a composition and a method for the amelioration of lupus , related rheumatic diseases and inflammatory joint diseases . the composition consists of a bioflavonoid combined with bromelain . vitamin c may be added to the composition to improve its efficacy . the preferred flavonoid is luteolin or quercetin . myricetin may also be used as may be a glycoside such as rutin that contains either luteolin , quercetin or myricetin as an aglycone . other effective flavonoids can be selected by their ability to interact with the kv1 . 3 channel of lymphocytes . in preferred method of treatment a mixture of flavonoid , bromelain and vitamin c is administered at least daily by an oral route . a mixture of 500 mg quercetin , 500 mg bromelain and 500 mg vitamin c administered three times daily is effective . | 0Human Necessities
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enhancement of the supercontinuum generation performance of a highly - nonlinear optical fiber is accomplished by incorporating at least one bragg grating structure in the hnlf . the bragg grating results in reflecting a core - guided signal into signal which also remains core - guided . the supercontinuum radiation generated by such an arrangement will exhibit a substantial peak in its energy at the grating resonance of the bragg grating and a region of increased radiation in a narrow wavelength band on the long wavelength side of the peak . a number of such bragg gratings may be formed so as to “ tailor ” the enhancements provided in the supercontinuum radiation . various , well - known bragg grating modifications may also be used in the inventive structure to enhance the generated supercontinuum . | 6Physics
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a method of power optimization in a memory is disclosed . the method generally includes the steps of dividing a plurality of bit cells in a design of the memory into a plurality of first rows storing programmed data and at least one second row storing only padding data , adjusting the design such that a second power consumption in each of the second rows is lower than a first power consumption in each of the first rows and generating a file defining the design as adjusted . | 6Physics
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the invention is particularly useful for accumulation conveyors . an assembly located beneath its corresponding zone of item transporting rollers activates the item transporting rollers by lifting the accumulator &# 39 ; s narrow belt to engage the underneath side of the item transporting rollers . electric actuation rather than the traditional pneumatic actuation activates the assembly &# 39 ; s vertical movement toward its corresponding zone of item transporting rollers . whether activated or not , the assembly &# 39 ; s rack journals a plurality of pressure rollers that remain contiguous with the narrow belt . centering of the sideways movement of the narrow belt as the belt travels about the rack is associated with either a pivoting tracking roller journaled in the rack or a flanged pressure roller or rollers channel in the rack . a constant force takeup can be supplied to the belt . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to a data processing and retrieval system for use in a self - checkout system utilized in a retail facility . a plurality of customers are provided with a portable data collecting terminal having a bar code reader . once the data is collected using the portable terminal , a record of the session is uploaded to a customer &# 39 ; s data file upon the entry of an authorization code . in the event errors occur during data entry or in the entry of the authorization codes , a customer service desk is provided which assists the customer in completing the transaction . | 6Physics
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an electronic timepiece with alarm function includes a voice code memory for storing voice codes corresponding to externally coupled voices in accordance with write instruction signals corresponding to respective alarm times . the voice code memory includes a plurality of memory regions , and new voice codes are stored in a memory region immediately adjacent to the memory region in which voice codes are already stored . the voice codes read out from the voice code memory at the arrival of a predetermined alarm time are decoded for coupling to a sound producing unit to produce sound corresponding to the read out voice codes . | 6Physics
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a system for producing sausage - shaped products that includes a filling machine for filling a tubular casing with viscous or granular stuff , a clipping machine for dividing the filled tubular casing into sausage - shaped products and closing the sausage - shaped products by closing means ; and a transportation device for discharging the sausage - shaped products out of the clipping machine and transporting the sausage - shaped products along a transport path for storing them on rod - like elements , being positioned in an automatic hanging line for accommodating the rod - like elements ; wherein the transport path extends from the clipping machine to the distal end of said smoking rod . | 0Human Necessities
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a workpiece holding device enables stable polishing to be performed without sacrificing the structural strength of a top ring or the space necessary for machining a through hole or implanting engaging pins while allowing close contact to be made between a workpiece to a polishing cloth on a polishing tool . the top ring includes a top ring member having a holder plate for holding the workpiece on a front surface and a cover plate attached to a back surface of the holder plate by engaging a depression section formed on a back surface of the holder plate with a protrusion section formed on a front surface of the cover plate . a curved surface bearing unit provided between an end portion of a drive shaft and a back surface of the cover plate couples the drive shaft and the top ring member while permitting motion of the top ring member relative to the polishing tool . at least a portion of the curved surface bearing unit is positioned within the depression section . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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circuitry for providing external access to signals that are internal to an integrated circuit chip package . a plurality of n : 1 multiplexers are physically distributed throughout the integrated circuit die . each of the multiplexers has its n inputs coupled to a nearby set of n nodes within the integrated circuit , and each of the multiplexers is coupled to a source of select information operable to select one node from the set of n nodes for external access . each of the multiplexers has its output coupled to an externally - accessible chip pad . the integrated circuit is a microprocessor , and the source of select information may include a storage element . if so , additional circuitry is provided for writing data from a register of the microprocessor to the storage element using one or more microprocessor instructions . each multiplexer may be coupled to a different source of select information , or all multiplexers may be coupled to the same select information . moreover , a fixed set of interconnect traces may be provided to couple a fixed set of nodes to an additional set of externally - accessible chip pads . one or more m : 1 multiplexers may also be provided , having their m inputs coupled to m different outputs of the n : 1 multiplexers . each of the m : 1 multiplexers may be coupled to a second source of select information . preferably , the outputs of the m : 1 multiplexers will be coupled to a circuitry for facilitating debug and performance monitoring of the integrated circuit . | 6Physics
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a shunt system for controlling the flow of fluid from one region of a patient to a different region of the patient &# 39 ; s body . the shunt system includes endoscopic placement features so that the system can be placed endoscopically in a minimally invasive surgery . also provided is a single fluid flow control device having flow control characteristics previously obtainable only by connecting in series two or more shunt system components . in addition , the shunt system includes a selectively engageable locking mechanism that allows the system to be assembled quickly and easily , without the need for sutures or adhesives . the present assembly process minimizes the possibility of any unintended fluid leakage from the device . | 0Human Necessities
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a bed loader for loading game animals and other loads on a four - wheel recreational vehicles and more particularly , a bed loader mounted on a winch - equipped recreational vehicle with a roof and a bed for loading game animals onto the bed of the recreational vehicle . in a preferred embodiment the bed loader comprises a front guide , a top forward guide , and a top rear guide , and the bed loader is designed to operate with the winch comprised of a rotating drum and a winch line wound on the drum . the front guide , the top forward guide , and the top rear guide provide a guiding means guiding the winch line from the winch over the roof of the vehicle to a load at the rear of the vehicle allowing the winch line to attach to the game animal , and pull the game animal into the bed of the vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the pipeline leak detector is a mobile device having a pressure sensor array for travel within a fluid pipeline for leak detection in the pipe wall . the sensor array is positioned close to the internal surface of the pipe wall and rotates circumferentially about the surface of the pipe wall as the device travels through the pipe , thus describing a helical path along the pipe wall to cover the entire internal surface of the pipe wall with a minimal number of sensors . the sensors comprise tubes with conical mouths , and flexible members and strain gauges within the tubes . pressure changes due to leaks cause the flexible members to move , with the strain gauges sending signals to a central processor to indicate a leak . the device is supported by a drive wheel , a driven wheel , and an idler wheel bearing against the internal surface of the pipe and evenly circumferentially spaced . | 6Physics
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methods for cryptographic delegation and enforcement of dynamic access to stored data are disclosed . an example method includes generating for a first modified data block , a new per - block hash value using as a hash function input data contained in the first modified data block or a new per - block hash message authentication code using as hash function inputs a new per - block hash key and data contained in the first modified data block , writing the new per - block hash value or the new per - block hmac to data block metadata associated with the modified data block in the protected data object , and writing the first modified data block to one of the data blocks of the protected data object . | 7Electricity
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an expandable liquid barrier having an expandable layer attached to an adhesive layer is disclosed . the barrier provides constant containment without restricting access or creating a hazard in an area . the barrier is generally low profile like a length of tape until contacted by a liquid . once in contact with a liquid the barrier expands and provides containment of the liquid . one means for expanding the barrier in the presence of liquid is to provide an expandable fill , such as super absorbent polymer , between the layers . other means for releasing expanding the barrier include using a water - soluble adhesive to hold a resilient expanding layer and providing contracting section which increases the profile of the barrier . the barrier may be used in combination with a switch to enable reaction to the spill . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a deaerator shaft may have a tubular intake segment that forms an intake end of the deaerator shaft , a tubular sleeve attachment segment that is adjacent to the intake segment , a tubular central segment that is adjacent to the sleeve attachment segment , the central segment having a third diameter that is greater than the second diameter , the central segment comprising a protruding ring that radially extends from the central segment and divides the central segment , the protruding ring having opposing flat surfaces , and a tubular discharge segment that forms a discharge end of the deaerator shaft . a gear may have a central ring positioned along an axis , opposing tabs that extend from a first axial side of the central ring , and a shouldered ring that extends from a second axial side of the central ring , the shouldered ring having a lip that extends radially inward toward the axis . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a positive motion belt transmission having an endless elastic toothed belt disposed in power transmitting engagement with a toothed wheel . the teeth on the wheel have convex surfaces adapted for engagement with the teeth on the belt . the teeth on the belt have concave surfaces which engage the convex surfaces on the teeth of the wheel to decrease the contact stress between the teeth during transmission of power between the wheel and the belt . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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systems and method are described for clock recovery or detection of rapid phase transients . an apparatus includes : a numerically controlled oscillator ; a phase detector coupled to the numerically controlled oscillator ; and a multiplexer coupled to the phase detector and the numerically controlled oscillator , wherein a ) the phase detector sets a state variable indicator to either i ) a high value when an output phase of the numerically controlled oscillator lags an incoming signal phase , or ii ) a low value when the output phase leads the incoming signal phase , b ) the multiplexer sends either i ) a high increment to the numerically controlled oscillator when the state variable indicator has been set to the high value , or ii ) a low increment to the numerically controlled oscillator when the state variable indicator has been set to the low value , and c ) the numerically controlled oscillator either i ) advances the output phase when the high increment has been sent to the numerically controlled oscillator , or ii ) retards the output phase when the low increment has been sent to the numerically controlled oscillator . | 7Electricity
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a cross - track plunging constant velocity joint assembly includes an inner race having an outer diameter , an axial length , inner ball tracks , and a spline engageable with a first torque transfer member . an outer race has an inner diameter , an outer diameter , and outer ball tracks . the outer race is connectable to a second torque transfer member . a cage having multiple windows is disposed between the inner and outer races . a plurality of balls having a ball diameter are held by the cage within the windows and engage pairs of the inner and outer ball tracks . the balls define a joint pitch circle diameter . the inner race has a plunge depth within the outer race . the ratio of 1 . 2 ≦≦ 1 . 7 is satisfied . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a class of cysteine protease inhibitors which inactivate a cysteine protease by covalently bonding to the protease and releasing a heterocyclic leaving group is presented . the cysteine protease inhibitors of the present invention comprise a first portion which targets a desired cysteine protease and positions the inhibitor near the thiolate anion portion of the active site of the protease , and a second portion which covalently bonds to the cysteine protease and irreversibly deactivates that protease by providing a carbonyl or carbonyl - equivalent which is attacked by the thiolate anion of the active site of the cysteine protease to sequentially cleave a heterocyclic leaving group . the heterocyclic leaving group of the protease inhibitor is of the formula : — o — het , where het is a heterocycle having 4 - 7 atoms in the ring , with at least one of the heterocycle atoms being n , o or s . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to partial rim eyewear or eyeglasses having impact resistant prescription lenses and mechanically secured to the frame . the eyeglasses are particularly useful for athletic activity because they are lightweight and offer a wide field of vision because they do not comprise of a full rim . the lenses are to be prescription either tinted , or clear , with or without coatings that may be preferred for use with athletic activities . the mechanical lock attachment to secure each lens in place can include adhesives or double sided adhesive tape , notches in the partial rim frame with corresponding protrusions in the lens , with or without a lock clip engaging the lens and a locking pin engaging the lock clip ; and / or a screw , adhesive or double - sided tape . advantageously , the lenses are impact resistant and are securely attached to the frame via these different mechanical attachments . the mechanical attachments can be constructed so that it is difficult to remove it from the frame , making or is a permanent attachment , thereby securely locking the lens in place even under severe impact . in additional embodiments , the mechanical lock attachment can include a double bar support or a single bar support . the double bar support pivots over the lenses and is locked to the frame with a pin or screw or other method . the single bar support is positioned over the lenses and is locked to the frame with a bar clip , pin or screw engaging the nose piece , and double sided adhesive tape can be added for additional strength . | 6Physics
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the embodiments of this invention disclose a method and system for forwarding traffic in a bearer network . the method includes : a ca related to a service call instructing a bearer network resource manager managed by the ca to allocate a qos policy and reserve resources for the service call ; the bearer network resource manager issuing the qos policy to an edge device in a management domain managed by the bearer network resource manager ; the edge device forwarding traffic matching the qos policy after bearer network resource managers managed by cas related to the service call successfully allocate qos policies and reserve resources . with the embodiments of this invention , the bearer network may be controlled precisely whether to forward traffic , and thus it may be avoided effectively that traffic is imported into the bearer network before the service connection is established so as to acquire exact service data amount . | 7Electricity
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multi - blade razors are provided , having blades with differing properties . in one aspect , a razor is provided that includes a safety razor blade unit comprising a guard , a cap , and first , second and third blades with parallel sharpened edges located between the guard and cap with the first blade closest to the cap , the third blade furthest from the cap , and the second blade disposed between the first and third blades , the blades having first , second and third tip radii , respectively , at least two of the three blades having different tip radii , and at least two of the blades having different coefficients of friction . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention provides for identification of agents that induce growth arrest and survival of cancer cells , which remain dormant in bone marrow , thus preventing their eradication through use of standard chemotherapy or radiation therapy . basic fibroblast growth factor , a mammary differentiation factor abundant in the bone marrow stroma , induces growth arrest of relatively differentiated breast cancer cells and restricts their survival to fibronectin by upregulating integrin α5β 1 . most of the fgf - 2 - arrested cells fail to establish optimal ligation to fibronectin and undergo cell death . cells that do attach to fibronectin , another major constituent of the bone marrow microenvironment , stay alive and growth - arrested for many weeks . using function - blocking antibodies and peptides , a specific contribution of α5β1 - fibronectin interaction in maintaining survival of growth - arrested cells was demonstrated . the present invention thus allows for methods , agents and pharmaceutical compositions that can be used to potentiate the activity of chemotherapy or radiation therapy . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the object of the present invention is a liquid atomization procedure that uses appropriate geometric parameters and physical properties to ensure that the liquid to be atomized is discharged as a continuous , steady capillary microjet through a suitable orifice . the procedure relies on the microwithdrawal effect undergone by a liquid - gas interface when the gas is withdrawn from a point near the liquid surface . the invented procedure is applicable to any mechanism involving homogeneous atomization of liquids . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a permanent magnet starter / generator subsystem configured in a fault tolerant architecture is described herein for small engine applications . the system allows for lighter system weight , improved system reliability , higher performance capability and reduced maintenance . | 7Electricity
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a treadmill having a frame with first and second rollers mounted at opposite ends of the frame and an endless tread belt placed about the rollers . the treadmill further including a flywheel attached to the frame and coupled to the first roller for rotatably driving the flywheel at a rate of rotation greater than the rate of rotation of the first roller . the coupling mechanism comprises a first drive wheel attached to the flywheel and a second drive wheel attached to the first roller with an endless drive belt placed around the drive wheels . | 0Human Necessities
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a fracture mobility testing system is provided for use in surgical procedures for augmenting vertebral bodies having collapsed due to compression fractures . the testing system is utilized to determine if the cortical shell of the vertebral body has begun to heal over the fracture lines to the point at which height restoration is not possible . depending on the feedback provided by the testing system , the surgeon may elect to proceed with any of a variety of known height restoration techniques if the fractured portions of the vertebral body are still mobile , or may elect for a simple vertebroplasty procedure without height restoration if the feedback from the testing system determines that the cortical outer portions of the fractured vertebral body have fused to one another to the point at which height restoration is no longer an option . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for reducing the stresses placed on a cantilevered component mounted to a rigid frame includes cushioned bushings coupling the cantilevered component to a rigid frame . as the cantilevered component is loaded due to bending moments , the cushioned bushings flex and cushion the cantilevered component . the cantilevered component is retained within the bushing using hardware that allows the cantilevered component to float as needed to further reduce stresses and strains thereon . | 0Human Necessities
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a fan control module is provided for a system unit . the fan control module includes power outputs for supplying power to a plurality of fan . it also includes a temperature sensor for giving a temperature signal . it further includes a control unit connected to receive the temperature signal and including preprogrammed control information for determining power signals to be supplied to each of the fan units for controlling the speed thereof . the fan control module can control the fan units in a coordinated manner enabling reliable and effective cooling of the system unit under widely varying parameters . it can mean that existing system components can be employed in harsher temperature environments that they were originally designed for , without needed a complete redesign thereof . the fan control module can be provided with electrical noise isolation circuitry to isolate other components from electrical noise generated by the fan units . the system unit can , for example , be a computer system unit for rack mounting in a telecommunications application . | 7Electricity
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a barbecue apparatus is disclosed herein having its components coaxially disposed on a flanged base supported from a cantilevered arm anchored to a support tube or the like . the components include a circular walled bowl carried on the base with vent apertures in the bottom and a grease catch screen that is carried by an apertured liner supporting a gas burner . the reinforced mid - section of the grease screen is detachably coupled to the burner and a grill is removably carried about the peripheral edge marginal region of the liner . a vented lid includes a retention member engaged with the edge of the bowl for wind shielding purposes when not used as a cover for the bowl . a detachable coupler joins the burner to a gas supply cantilevered outwardly from the base which includes controls for gas distribution to the burner . | 0Human Necessities
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a combined atomic force and near field microscope assembly for atomic level inspection of a target object . the assembly includes a scanning probe with a sharp tip and a photosensitive region on its lower surface . a sample is disposed on a glass substrate and exposed to an evanescent wave generated on the glass substrate by total internal reflection . an optical probe comprising a microfabricated cantilever having an apex in close proximity to a photosensitive region is disposed in close proximity to a sample . the photosensitive region collects light generated by ftr at the apex of the optical probe due to local disruptions of the evanescent field caused by the probe tip . a cantilever displacement mechanism is included so as to allow for operation in a second mode as a conventional atomic force microscope . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the temperature of air leaving a cooling coil is monitored for dropping below various threshold values . the number of cooling stages which chill the refrigerant flowing through the cooling coil is first reduced when the temperature drops below a first threshold and continues to drop relative to a previously sensed temperature . damper positions governing the amount of air flowing to zones to be cooled are thereafter adjusted when the temperature continues to drop relative to a previously sensed temperature . all adjusted positions are at least maintained relative to a calculated offset value until the temperature rises above a second threshold value greater than the first threshold value . all cooling stages are turned off if the sensed temperature drops below a third threshold value lower than the first threshold . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a novel sulphated cationic ion exchanger and to a method for preparation thereof . in addition it relates to a method of improving the capacity of an exchange matrix to receive sulphated groups . although the general attraction of sulphate groups to proteins is known we have found that sulphated ion exchangers selectively bind lipoproteins in blood serum or plasma under suitable conditions . we have also discovered that when hydroxyalkyl groups are introduced into the ion exchanger matrix its capacity for taking up sulphate groups is unexpectedly increased . a method of use of the ion exchanger is also described . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention is a force - based instrument that measures local flow angle . the preferred embodiment of the invention has a low aspect ratio airfoil member connected to a mounting base . using a series of strain gauges located at the connecting portion of the probe , aerodynamic forces on the airfoil member can be converted to strain , which in turn can be converted to local air flow measurements . the present invention has no moving parts and is well suited for measuring flow in a transonic and supersonic regime . | 6Physics
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an apparatus and a process for the manufacture of a solder - bump adhered wafer substrate for use in the semiconductor industry , comprising one or more of the following steps including : arranging a first compressive member and a second compressive member in an opposed , compressibly displaceable , spaced - apart relationship , with a pattern plate disposed therebetween with the pattern plate having a plurality of aligned through - holes arranged thereon ; filling the through - holes with a molten solder ; compressing the solder and the pattern plate between the first and second opposed compressive members to compact the solder therein and cleans the pattern plate of excess solder ; chilling the pattern plate to solidify the molten solder in the through - holes ; and removing the pattern plate from the spaced - apart compressive members to produce a wafer with solder bumps thereon . | 7Electricity
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a method for transmitting logical information from a transmitter to a receiver via a single line , the receiver being connected to the transmitter by the line , the receiver placing a first signal on the line and the first signal being made up of alternating recessive and dominant levels , the transmitter placing a second signal on the line and the second signal being superposed on the line by the transmitter at least in the segments in which the first signal has a recessive level , the second signal being made up of a sequence of recessive and dominant levels , and the receiver determining from the second signal the logical information that is to be received . | 7Electricity
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the present invention teaches a method of forming a mosfet transistor having a silicide gate which is not subject to problems produced by etching a metal containing layer when forming the gate stack structure . a gate stack is formed over a semiconductor substrate comprising a gate oxide layer , a conducting layer , and a first insulating layer . sidewall spacers are formed adjacent to the sides of the gate stack structure and a third insulating layer is formed over the gate stack and substrate . the third insulating layer and first insulating layer are removed to expose the conducting layer and , at least one unetched metal - containing layer is formed over and in contact with the conducting layer . the gate stack structure then undergoes a siliciding process with different variations to finally form a silicide gate . | 7Electricity
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a stowable vehicle seat has a cushion frame supported by a parallel link arrangement positioned outboard of the seat and inboard a pair of upstanding side plates to permit optimal downward folding of the seat cushion . a latch arrangement is provided for establishing various positions between an operative elevated position and a stowed position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method is provided for replenishing lubricant to a piston ring groove to prevent microwelding between a piston and a piston ring from an engine . the method includes forming a plurality replenishment pockets on at least one surface of the ring ; and disposing a lubricant on the at least one side of the ring so that the plurality of replenishment pockets are substantially filled with lubricant and such that a layer of lubricant is applied to the at least one surface of the ring . during operation of the engine , the lubricant disposed in the plurality of replenishment pockets migrates onto the at least one surface of the ring and is deposited thereto to inhibit microwelding between the at least one surface of the ring and at least one of the upper and lower groove surfaces of the respective piston ring groove . the lubricant is preferred to be a dry - film lubricant . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a vehicle seat has a cushion integrated in a seat part and / or a backrest , which cushion has a ventilation layer , through which air can flow , and an air - permeable cushion cover spanning the cushion surface . the seat also has at least one ventilator arranged below the cushion for blowing air into the ventilation layer . in order to provide a ventilated vehicle seat construction at reasonable cost for vehicles of the medium to lower price range , the ventilation layer is constructed as an air - permeable cushion support which rests on a cushion carrier only by way of intermediate placement of an air - impermeable pressure distribution layer . the pressure distribution layer has at least one inflow opening for the ventilation air on which the ventilator is arranged below the air distribution layer . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the presently claimed invention relates generally to encoding imagery and video . one claim recites a method including : obtaining data representing an image or video captured from an aerial platform ; and utilizing a multi - purpose computer processor configured to : control communication of the data ; and steganographically encode the data to include information representing polynomial coefficients associated with at least one geographic dimension . other combinations and claims are provided as well . | 6Physics
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a pet bed assembly for supporting a pet above a user &# 39 ; s bed thereby preventing the pet from disturbing the user when sleeping includes a clamp that may releasably engage a footboard and extend above the footboard . a platform is coupled to the clamp . the platform extends over the bed when the clamp is coupled to the footboard . the platform may support the pet . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and business architecture for providing vision correction to a patient involves obtaining wavefront aberration measurement information and , optionally , patient history data , ordering data , dispensing data , billing data , and other information , from the patient ; transmitting the various data to respective appropriate platforms , e . g ., transmitting the wavefront aberration information to a custom lens supply platform ; producing a custom lens for the patient ; and delivering a custom lens to the patient in a personalized manner . the method further involves fitting and measurement processes including in - situ lens shaping and custom manufacture of contact lenses , iols , inlays or onlays by laser ablation , lathing , casting / molding and machining . business architectures according to the invention include segregating vision correction method steps into contractual , revenue generating business transactions . | 0Human Necessities
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the card reader includes a main body 40 having a card passage 40 a , a magnetic head for reading the information recorded on a card 30 , an opening 42 provided in a card passage 41 of the main body 40 , and an elastic member 100 for biasing the magnetic head 70 from an outward position to an inward position of the card passage 41 through the opening 42 . invasion preventing member 50 , provided in close contact with the circumference of the magnetic head 70 , is brought into contact with the main body 40 . as a result , invasion of foreign material into the card reader main body circuit unit 110 including the magnetic head 70 from the outside is prevented . | 6Physics
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a flexible extender adapted to being worn on the foot is disclosed . the foot extender according to the invention extends forwardly of the wearer for substantially its entire length . in accordance with the preferred embodiment , the foot extender comprises an elongated flexible base portion , a platform portion adapted to receive a shoe , and heel and toe straps to secure the extender to the foot of the wearer . the foot extender provides magnification of the foot &# 39 ; s movement and power and is utilizable for creative encounters between the wearers , for dance or exercise , as an educational implement and as a creative plaything , to name a few . | 0Human Necessities
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a makeup pencil is made variable in length by use of rack shafts and a pinion . the pencil has three housings which interact to extend the brush when in use . the brush is projected out of one of the housings through a through - hole . the pencil structure has a flexible piece which seals the inside of the pencil over the through - hole when the pencil is not being used in order to prevent penetration of foreign materials in the air such as powder and dust into the pencil . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the origin address of an e - mail message is validated to enable blocking of e - mail from spam e - mail sources , by preparing , in response to the receipt of a predetermined e - mail message from an unverified source address , a data key encoding information reflective of the predetermined e - mail message . this message , including the data key , is then issued to the unverified source address . the computer system then operates to detect whether a response e - mail message , responsive to the challenge e - mail message , is received and whether the response e - mail message includes a response key encoding predetermined information reflective of a predetermined aspect of the challenge e - mail message . the unverified source address may be recorded in a verified source address list . thus , when an e - mail message is received , the computer may operate to accept receipt of a predetermined e - mail message on condition that the source address of the predetermined e - mail message is recorded in the verified source address list and alternatively on condition that the predetermined e - mail message includes the response key . | 7Electricity
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disclosed is a multilayer capacitor structure in an integrated circuit , including a first electrode constructed by forming at least one layer over a substrate and forming a plate layer over the previous layer . a dielectric layer is formed over this first electrode , and a second electrode is established over the dielectric layer by forming a plate layer over the dielectric layer , and forming at least one additional layer over the plate layer . each layer may serve one or more functions . also disclosed is a further embodiment including constructing a first electrode by forming at least one layer on a substrate , forming a plate layer over the previous layer , and forming a dielectric layer over the first electrode . the resulting structure is then heated , preferably in an oxygen ambient , to oxidize the lower layer . a second electrode can then be formed over the dielectric layer . | 7Electricity
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the present disclosure discloses an inspection system for quarantine and a method thereof . the ct technology is applied to the field of quarantine supervision , overcoming a problem of objects in an image of a single - view or a multi - view x - ray machine being overlapped , as well as a problem of organics including contrabands in a conventional ct image being not highlighted , not elaborated , and having bad contrast . accuracy and efficiency of inspecting an object by human operator for quarantine inspection can be considerably improved , which is of a high application value . | 6Physics
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this invention identifies anomalies in a data stream , without prior training , by measuring the difficulty in finding similarities between neighborhoods in the ordered sequence of elements . data elements in an area that is similar to much of the rest of the scene score low mismatches . on the other hand a region that possesses many dissimilarities with other parts of the ordered sequence will attract a high score of mismatches . the invention makes use of a trial and error process to find dissimilarities between parts of the data stream and does not require prior knowledge of the nature of the anomalies that may be present . the method avoids the use of processing dependencies between data elements and is capable of a straightforward parallel implementation for each data element . the invention is of application in searching for anomalous patterns in data streams , which include audio signals , health screening and geographical data . a method of error correction is also described . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a chemical and pharmaceutical technology , and in particular to a stat3 and erk signal pathway inhibitor and a use thereof . the present invention provides a stat3 and erk signal pathway inhibitor . the inhibitor mainly consists of a mogroside and / or an analog thereof . the mogroside and the analog thereof inhibit the phosphorylation of a transcription factor stat3 and the phosphorylation of an erk . the method for preparing the mogroside and the analog has the characteristics of simpleness , strong operability and high purity of products . the present invention furtherprovides a use of the stat3 and erk signal pathway inhibitor in the preparation of drugs for treating tumors , which realizes the purposes of inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells and promoting the apoptosis of cancer cells and has a very good inhibition effect on cancers . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of forming field effect transistors and on integrated circuit chips with the fets . channel placeholders at fet locations are undercut at each end of fet channels . source / drain regions adjacent to each channel placeholder extend into and fill the undercut . the channel placeholder is opened to expose channel surface under each channel placeholder . source / drain extensions are formed under each channel placeholder , adjacent to each source / drain region . after removing the channel placeholders metal gates are formed over each said fet channel . | 7Electricity
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a personal weight - bearing harness that is worn over at least one shoulder of a wearer and that comprises at least one handle attached to the front of a strap of the harness provides an improved means of carrying an infant or other item in at least one arm of the wearer . the hand of the arm carrying the infant or item can grasp the handle , which results in at least some of the weight of the carried item being transferred to the shoulder and / or back of the wearer . the harness is worn over , under , or incorporated into an outer garment , such as a coat , jacket , vest , shirt , sweatshirt , and the like ; in the latter two cases , a handle is accessed through an opening in the outer garment disposed over the handle . | 0Human Necessities
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