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a programmable array logic device including a programmable logic array , at least one register pair , a multiplexer coupled to the register pair so that they can share a common i / o pin , and an observability buffer for controlling the multiplexer . a dual clock buffer is provided so that registers within the register pair can be clocked singly when in a preload mode or together when in a logic or verification mode . when in the logic mode , either the output of a buried state register or a output register is observed at the i / o pin under the control of a product term generated by the logic array . when in the preload mode the register to be preloaded is selected by an externally provided preload select signal . in the verification mode , which typically follows a programming mode , individually selected product terms within the logic array can be observed by clocking them into the register pairs . | 6Physics
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a duplex electrical connector constructed of two body portions with internal bores . the body portions easily assemble and disassemble in a sliding manner , the direction of the assembly and disassembly being substantially at right angles to the axes of the internal bores . a front connector body includes a leading end and a trailing end with a lip , a trailing flange , and a bottom periphery . a tab with an aperture therein extends from the top lip . a rear connector body includes a leading end with a front extension , a boss , a trailing end , and two internal bores extending from the trailing end to the leading end . sliding assembly of the connector bodies enables minimizing the size of the connector bodies for reducing unit production costs while enabling easy disassembly of the two connector body portions for inspection of internal cable connections . | 7Electricity
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a method for disambiguating entities on a multi - level security display includes receiving a selection of a particular security level and rendering entities having a different security level in a visually distinct way . visual distinction may include not drawing the entities on the multi - level security display . | 6Physics
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services and applications running on devices placed in live wireless environments are tested and reported to determine the relative performance of the device under test . multiple logs collected from the device under test are combined and transmitted to a remote backend system . the backend system stores and analyzes the combined logs to generate reports containing factual and relative performance information regarding the device during the testing period . the nature of the test , the collected log information , and the report format may all be modified according to the criteria of the requestor . | 7Electricity
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a board game having as an objective the generation of information as to the personality type of the players . the players establish a personality type by answering questions the answers to which show a predisposition to one of two opposite aspects of personality . the board game has playing squares that include feature squares each of which is indicative of an interest or trait associated with a personality type . a player qualifies to gain a token corresponding to a feature square by landing on a feature square representing a particular interest or trait to which the player has demonstrated a predisposition by way of the player &# 39 ; s response to questions which are indicative of personality interests or traits . the feature squares and matching tokens are color - coded to correspond with the questions on the cards . preferably a personality type tabulator is provided for identifying personality types as a result of the tokens gained by each player . | 0Human Necessities
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the saturable reactor employs two dual drum cores having two winding portions which are sandwiched by two common permanent magnets to statically bias the magnetism . each winding portion of each drum core is wound with two impedance coils which are individually series - connected to the either of two horizontal deflection coils . two drum cores are inserted into the common control coils . when a horizontal deflection current is supplied to the impedance coils and a vertical deflection current is supplied to the control coil , the current which flows in a pair of horizontal deflection coils varies differentially in a vertical deflection cycle to minimize misconvergence . | 7Electricity
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an anti - lock braking system is specifically designed for a motor vehicle having four - wheel drive and a device for shifting between two - wheel and four - wheel drive incorporating a lockable central differential . additional differentials at the front and rear axles may also be locked to avoid wheel spin . the anti - lock braking system produces a brake pressure reduction signal when the wheel speed falls below a reference value . in accordance with the invention the reference value is varied in dependence upon whether the vehicle is shifted into two - wheel or four - wheel drive , in dependence upon the engagement of the central differential lock , and / or in dependence upon the engagement of the other differential lock . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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arylamino purine derivatives represented by formula i and their preparation method are disclosed , wherein each substituent is defined as in the description . the derivatives have an inhibitory effect on non - small cell lung cancer with deletion mutation of exon 19 or l858r point mutation of exon 21 in epidermal growth factor receptor . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an electronically - activated roof access hatch is described that allows an operator to unlock the roof access hatch safely from the ground before ascending to the roof access hatch . the opening of the roof access hatch is controlled by a control panel that unlocks the roof access hatch and causes the roof access hatch to open . | 4Fixed Constructions
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circuits comprising : digital - to - amplitude converter , comprising : binary weighted switching transistors , each having gate coupled to amplitude control bit acb , and wherein the drain of each of the bwsts are connected together and wherein the source of each of the bwsts are connected together ; transistor m 1 having gate coupled to input signal and first bias voltage bv 1 and source coupled to the drains of the bwsts ; transistor m 2 having gate coupled to bv 2 and source coupled to the drain of m 1 ; transistor m 3 having gate coupled to bv 3 and source coupled to the drain of m 2 ; transistor having gate coupled to bv 4 , source coupled to the drain of m 3 ; and inverter having input coupled to another acb and having output coupled to the output of the dac and the drain of m 4 . | 7Electricity
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the invention provides novel substituted heterocyclic compounds represented by formula i and formula ii , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt , solvate , polymorph , ester , tautomer or prodrug thereof , and a composition comprising these compounds . the compounds provided can be used as inhibitors of mek and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases , cancer and other hyperproliferative diseases . the invention further provides a method of treatment for inflammatory diseases , cancer and other hyperproliferative diseases in mammals , especially humans . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a nonvolatile semiconductor memory includes a plurality of memory cells arranged in columns and rows , a plurality of word lines , a plurality of bit lines , a plurality of output buffers , a plurality of page latches 18 l , and a plurality of quick current level translators . each qclt is connected to and is shared by a plurality of bit lines through a first column decoder 44 / 46 u and is also connected to a plurality of page latches through a second column decoder 46 l . each page latch is connected to one corresponding output buffer through a third column decoder circuit 38 / 40 / 42 . the page latches are grouped in a plurality of sub - pages . the qclt performs high speed and high accuracy current - mode comparison and converts the result of comparison into binary codes . these codes are stored in q - latches 36 u - 2 . the qclt functions as a current - mode analog - to - digital converter which converts the memory cell current to binary codes . the data latched in q - latches will be transferred to page latches 34 for reading out . the cell current sensing devices are separated from the data storage devices . hence , the qclt can perform current sensing operation while the page latch data are being clocked out simultaneously . within the pitch of 32 bit lines , the qclt can be designed to achieve high speed sensing , while each page latch has a pitch of 2 bit lines , and shared by two columns of memory cells . high speed sensing makes qclt more appealing to multi - level cell products . since multiple sensing iterations are required to determine which levels the cell current located between . higher speed means less waiting time . | 6Physics
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the present invention addresses the problem of providing a surrounding environment recognition device that presents to a user a sensing - enabled range that varies depending on a contamination state of a lens . the present invention is characterized by comprising : an image - capturing unit that acquires an image ; an application execution unit that executes an application for recognizing an object to be recognized from the image ; a lens state diagnosis unit that diagnoses the lens state of a camera on the basis of the image ; a sensing range determination unit that determines a sensing - enabled range allowing the sensing of the object to be recognized with the lens state diagnosed by the lens state diagnosis unit when the application is executed , and a sensing - disabled range not enabling the sensing of the object to be recognized ; and a notification control unit that notifies the sensing - enabled range of the sensing range determination unit . | 6Physics
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the invention concerns a method for obtaining and selecting monoclonal antibodies by an addc - type test , said antibodies capable of activating type iii fcy receptors and having a particular glycan structure . the inventive anti - d antibodies can be used for preventing rhesus isoimmunisation in rh negative persons , in particular for haemolytic disease in a new - born baby of for uses such as idiopathic thrombocytopenic pupura 9itp ). | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an indication of whether or not a target object is present at a site of a collet assembly is derived by monitoring light reflected from the site . the use of reflected light enables the presence of objects to be detected , especially transparent objects . in a preferred arrangement for determining if a sapphire die is present in a die - handling collet assembly , light from a source is collimated or focused into a narrow beam and directed through a beam splitter at the target site of the collet assembly . light reflected from the surface of the die is further reflected by the beam splitter toward a photo - sensor . the reflected light is measured when the collet passes over a dark background while on the way to deliver a die at a bonding position and again while returning after attempting to place the die at the bonding position . a determination of a die present in the former and absent in the latter is indicative of a well - placed die at the bonding position . | 7Electricity
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in order to provide an image processing device and the like making it possible to generate a target image in which edges of a structure are upheld and from which streaking artifacts are removed , a computation device determines a shape of a non - linear function on the basis of feature amounts of an original image and a smoothed image . next , the computation device calculates a condition coefficient of the original image and the smoothed image by using the non - linear function for which the shape was determined in s 101 . next , the computation device uses the condition coefficients calculated in s 102 to calculate a weighting coefficient for each of the pixels of the original image and the smoothed image . next , the computation device adds weighting to the original image and the smoothed image to generate the target image . | 6Physics
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a compact , self - contained cooling - heating - humidifying - filtering apparatus has an endless band of water - absorbent , air - permeable material traveling in partial immersion in water contained in a receptacle within a conditioner housing . a fan produces a continuous airstream from an air inlet to an air outlet , both defined in the housing , through the endless band . a damper is provided in order to divide the air outlet into a cool air outlet and a warm air outlet . the damper is operated by a hand lever so as to selectively communicate the cool and warm air outlets with the air inlet . an electric heater is disposed at the warm air outlet or , preferably , on one of the opposite surfaces of the damper for heating the air flowing through the warm air outlet . this location of the heater serves to assure noiseless cooling operation and to permit the heater to heat effectively , despite its limited capacity , the air flowing through the warm air outlet . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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scy - 078 is a glucan synthase inhibitor with antimicrobial activity . novel salts and polymorph forms of scy - 078 are disclosed herein . the disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions , methods of use , and methods of preparing the novel salts and polymorphs of scy - 078 . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a valve device comprises a valve body having an inflow passage and an outflow passage , a valve seat fixed to the valve body at a position between the passages , a valve element for seating against and separating from the valve seat , a valve stem movable together with the valve element toward and away from the valve seat , a stem holding member secured at a portion thereof to the valve body in the body interior and holding the valve stem at a screw engagement part therewith where a surface at an extremity of the portion of the stem holding member is in abutting contact with a surface of the main body thereby to form a first metal - contact seal , a bonnet which is detachably fixed to the valve body with a sealing member interposed therebetween , and through which the valve stem is rotatably fitted , where the bonnet covers the remainder portion of the stem holding member , and a mechanism for forming a second metal - contact seal at a stem holding part of the stem holding member when the valve is in the fully opened state thereof . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a hanger assembly and method of hanging conduits in buildings is described which protects the structure of the building from damage during a seismic event . the hanger assembly includes a frangible element which is calibrated to break when subjected to some higher than normal tensile load resulting from rapid acceleration of the conduit . thus , for example , in the event of an earthquake , the hanger will fail before damage is done to the concrete to which the anchor is attached . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a tool rack organizer having a support assembly including rows of horizontal arms normally disposed in parallel spaced relation to a storage wall . the outer arms are pivotally connected to the support assembly for independent movement between a closed position and an open position . the arms are provided with a series of longitudinally spaced opening for attaching implement hooks to thereby hang customary tools , equipment and other implements . the organizer , with the compact rows of hooks , provides a compact rack arrangement for storing and accessing a multiplicity of tools in a minimum of wall space . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an interconnection arrangement is provided for the appropriate interconnection of predetermined assemblies and modules affixed to the exterior of an enclosure of pad - mounted gear , while also shielding the interconnections from the medium - voltage sections of the pad - mounted gear . the interconnection arrangement may be utilized either during manufacture of the pad - mounted gear or as a field retrofit installation . the interconnection arrangement includes a base assembly which defines predetermined enclosed cable pathways through which the interconnecting conductors are routed . the interconnecting conductors are provided by preassembled and pre - routed cable harnesses within the defined cable pathways . the interconnection arrangement also includes internal and external duct structures that extend the cable pathways through the base assembly and into the individual enclosures for the assemblies and modules affixed to the exterior of the enclosure of the pad - mounted gear . the interconnection arrangement is of modular design so as to be easily configurable for installation to different configurations of pad - mounted gear and affixed assemblies . in addition to the interconnection arrangement being versatile , it also lends itself to ease of manufacture and the use of basic component parts to provide different configurations as either manufacturing assemblies or field retrofit kits . | 7Electricity
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a phase comparison circuit includes phase comparison device for generating an output signal corresponding to the difference in phase between a first input signal and a second input signal . the phase comparison device has an active mode , and a standby mode in which power consumption is reduced . a phase - difference detecting device is connected to the phase comparison device for outputting a control signal when the phase difference between the first and second input signals is smaller than a predetermined value . the phase comparison device is switched from the standby mode to the active mode in response to the control signal . | 7Electricity
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targeted eye drop dispenser having concentric target rings of highly colored material aligned over and about the dispensing orifice . highly visible material target rings aid in alignment of the dispensing orifice over the center of the human eye for self - dispensing of eye drops by the user of the targeted eye drop dispenser . an alternative embodiment includes a lighted target area . | 0Human Necessities
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a current mirror circuit is provided . the circuit includes a resistor having a first terminal connected to a current source , a first transistor having a substrate electrode connected to a drain electrode thereof , a second transistor having a substrate electrode connected to the substrate electrode of the first transistor , a third transistor having a substrate electrode connected to the substrate electrode of the first transistor , and a fourth transistor having a drain electrode for providing an output current . | 6Physics
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the description relates to an internal combustion engine having a turbocharger , having a first particle filter in the intake section of the internal combustion engine and having a low - pressure egr line that comprises a second particle filter . a fast - reacting low - pressure exhaust gas recirculation system with small dimensions can be realized by virtue of the egr line branching off from the exhaust section upstream of the first particle filter , and the second particle filter being provided with a heater . the description also relates to a corresponding egr method . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention provides methods and apparatus for improving the direct current offset performance of an oversampling analog - to - digital converter , including a / d converters that include an oversampling quantizer such as a single or multi - bit δ - σ modulator , successive approximation quantizer , flash quantizer , pipelined quantizer or other suitable oversampling quantizer . the invention also relates to methods for providing a wide - band attenuation in the digital output of an a / d converter using a limited number of components . | 7Electricity
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finding the space spanned by user profiles of consumed items for making recommendations commences by first estimating a mean and covariance for a set of labeled items associated with a profile . thereafter , a vector is identified that belongs to a convex cone spanned by the user profiles based on the estimated mean and covariance , the labels and items . the labels are mirrored in a negative space defined by the identified vector . the weighted covariance matrix is computed based on the mirrored labels ; and eigenvalues and eigenvectors are computed of the weighted covariance matrix . a first set of eigenvalues share a value and wherein a remainder of the eigenvalues correspond to eigenvectors that span the profile . | 6Physics
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a concrete chute apparatus for preventing the accidental discharge of cement residue from the chute of a cement truck while the truck is moving is disclosed . to attain this , an abutment plate obstructs the opening of a cement truck caused by the folding of an articulated chute . in an embodiment , an abutment plate is rigidly affixed to an over - chute section of the articulated chute such that the plate obscures the concrete path when the over - chute section is rotated to the up position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an elevator installation has an elevator car that moves in a vertical direction along guide tracks and is braked or held at standstill by a braking equipment . the braking equipment includes at least two brake units , at least one of the brake units , but preferably each of the brake units , is provided with a wear - compensating device which , when the brake unit is opened or released , sets a clearance distance between a brake lining and an associated brake surface , which clearance arises on opening of the brake unit , in correspondence with a substantially constant value . thereby , use may be made of customary and thus economic brake materials which may wear during braking . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an idle switch is provided to respond to release of an accelerator pedal of a motor vehicle , for producing an idle signal . a large increment of the engine speed after the production of the idle signal is detected and an engine speed increase signal is produced . the increment is compared with a predetermined value and an immediate cutoff signal is produced when the increment is larger than the predetermined value . in response to the immediate cutoff signal fuel supply is immediately cut . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed are signal generators for developing multilevel output signal sequences of a preselected period of repetition . in their general form , the generators comprise a shift register capable of storing multilevel signals , and feedback means . the feedback means multiply the output signal of prescribed shift register stages by selected integers , add the multiplied signals in nonmodulo arithmetic , and apply the added signals to the first stage of the shift register . the multiplying integers within the feedback means are selected to cause the characteristic functions of the signal generator to be a cyclotomic polynomial . for descriptive convenience , the disclosed generator is termed a &# 34 ; cyclotomic circuit .&# 34 ; the disclosed cyclotomic circuits are particularly useful in a minimum memory , prescribed - period , signal generator applications . the minimum memory is achieved by separating the prescribed period into power - of - prime factors , and by associating with each factor a cyclotomic circuit . each cyclotomic circuit develops a subsequence signal of a period equal to the power - of - prime factor , and the subsequence signals are combined in a transversal network , responsive to the cyclotomic circuits , to form the desired prescribed period sequence signal . advantageously , the multiplying feedback integers of cyclotomic circuits of power - of - prime periods are limited to 0 , 1 , and - 1 . | 7Electricity
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a collapsable portable table including a table top and a pair of interlocking legs . the table top , on its undersurface , contains a leg receiving block which interlockingly engages the legs . the legs each have an opening substantially in the center thereof which encase the receiving block when the legs are stored flush against the undersurface of the table top for carrying or for storage . locking means are also provided for retaining the legs either in the standing or in the collapsed position . | 0Human Necessities
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a line storage device prevents a line from becoming entangled . a channel formed in a piece of material defines a non - overlapping zigzag pattern . the line is laid in the channel and extends from opposing ends of the piece of material . the material supports the line in the channel until the line attains a threshold tension at which point the piece ruptures sequentially along the zigzag pattern from each opposing end . the channel can be formed in or on one or more surfaces of the piece of material . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an inbred corn line , designated lh185 , is disclosed . the invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line lh185 , to the plants of inbred corn line lh185 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line lh185 with itself or another corn line . the invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line lh185 with another corn line . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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olefins containing from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms may be directly hydrated by treatment with water in the presence of a catalyst comprising an alpha - zirconium phosphate . the use of this catalyst which possesses desirable thermal stability characteristics will enable the reaction to be effected at higher operating conditions than is possible when utilizing other catalysts . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method , computer program product , and system delete a row from a child table . the method , computer program product , and system delete the requested child row from the child table if the query corresponds to each of the plurality of parent tables and each of the plurality of parent tables has a row with a linked parent column that has a same value as a linked child column in the requested child row from the child table . alternatively , deletion is performed if the query corresponds to only one of the plurality of parent tables having a row with a linked parent column that has a same value as a linked child column in the requested row from the child table and , for each remaining parent table , no row has a linked column that has a same value as a linked column in the requested row from the child table . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a tobacco content control device for use in a cigarette manufacturing machine , wherein shredded tobacco is fed by means of a hole - provided cigarette conveyor , is trimmed by a trimming means for regulating the amount of the shredded tobacco , and is then wrapped by a wrapping means , thereby producing stick - like cigarettes . the control device comprises a fist radiometric density detector for detecting the density of the shredded tobacco before the tobacco content is trimmed , a second radiometric density detector for detecting the density of the stick - like cigarettes , a feed forward control circuit , and a feed back control circuit . the feed forward control circuit includes a high pass filter for picking up only high - frequency components out of a first signal supplied from the first radiometric density detector , and a delay circuit for delaying the high - frequency components by a predetermined time . by use of these structural elements , the feed forward control circuit generates a feed forward control signal corresponding to an instantaneous variation in the first signal . the feed back control circuit includes an integrator for integrating a second signal supplied from the second radiometric density detector . by use of this structural element , the feed back control circuit generates a feed back control signal corresponding to an average variation in the second signal . the feed forward control signal and the feed back control signal are added together , on the basis of which the trimming means is controlled . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a metal - infiltrated polycrystalline diamond composite tool comprising a plurality of diamond grains forming a continuous polycrystalline diamond matrix , a metallic phase being substantially palladium - free and contiguous to the continuous polycrystalline diamond matrix , wherein the metallic phase interpenetrates the continuous polycrystalline diamond matrix and substantially wets an outer surface of the continuous polycrystalline diamond matrix ; and a working surface . the metallic phase is formed from an infiltrant and a wetting - enhancement layer disposed on the outer surfaces of the diamond particles , with both the infiltrant and wetting - enhancement layer being substantially palladium - free and comprising at least one metal from the group consisting of cobalt , iron , and nickel . the invention also includes a preform for a metal - infiltrated polycrystalline diamond composite tool , the perform comprising a container , a metallic infiltrant source , and a plurality of coated diamonds , each coated with a wetting - enhancement layer and , optionally , an activation layer , both of which are substantially palladium - free . methods of forming the metal - infiltrated polycrystalline diamond composite tool , the preform , and the coated diamond particles used in the tool are also disclosed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a waveguide holographic telltale display for displaying images to a vehicle driver via the vehicle windshield . a light source injects light into the base of a clear inner windshield singlet . a mirror hologram between the inner and outer singlets confines a majority of the injected light to the inner singlet . an image hologram between the windshield singlets diffracts light out to the vehicle driver . a halfwave plate between the image hologram and the inner singlet reduces ghosting and allows the driver to view the images even through polarized sunglasses . ir light is blocked by a tinted outer singlet or a holographic solar coating . the display does not suffer from ambient turn from the sun , and the light source is hidden away from the vehicle dash . | 6Physics
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an apparatus of three - dimensional integrated - circuit chip is provided . the apparatus uses a test through - silicon - via . the test tsv is used as a redundant tsv operated under a normal mode . vice versa , the test tsv is remained to be used as a traditional test tsv under a scan mode . the present invention significantly reduces the number of redundant tsvs and the production cost of the chip . | 6Physics
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fibrointimal proliferation , neointimal hyperplasia and other vascular lesions or injuries are reduced by ex vivo irradiation of the autologous coronary bypass conduit , especially the saphenous vein , as an adjunct in cardiovascular surgery or other treatment , in anyone of a variety of suitable devices . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention discloses use of peptide containing an essential ventricular myosin light chain type 1 amino acid sequence , which is functional as cleavage site for caspase - 3 , in the screening for a compound for the treatment of chronic or acute cardiovascular disease . further , screening methods for inhibitors of the caspase - 3 - mediated cleavage of vmlc1 are disclosed . | 6Physics
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a rotary tiller having a housing defining a hydraulic fluid reservoir and rotatably support a tine shaft . a hydraulic motor is mounted to the housing in driving communication with the tine shaft . a pump unit is remotely located on an associated tractor . the reservoir received spent hydraulic fluid from the motor , cools the fluid , and surrenders the cooled fluid to the pump unit . | 0Human Necessities
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a filtration system that uses a filter to convert wastes in automotive exhausts into carbon nanotubes is disclosed . metallic salts , such as iron salts , may be mixed with diesel fuel by way of using algal biodiesel to ensure homogenous suspension of the metallic salts in the diesel fuel . the metallic salts form a suitable catalyst to grow carbon nanotubes on a filter placed in the pathway of the diesel combustion exhaust . the filter surface may be composed of iron of similar catalyst . the filter may be placed along the pathway of exhaust streamlines preferably at an angle of more than 5 degrees and less than 15 degrees . the filter is heated to temperatures in the range of 200 - 1000 degrees celsius . the filter described in this invention can work in its own or supplement existing filtration systems . the filtration system may produce a material that is commercially valuable , synthesized carbon nanotubes . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a clip mountable to a lighting fixture or the like adjacent a bar hanger assembly for pivotal movement between positions which are either disengaged from the bar hanger assembly or engaged with the bar hanger assembly in one or more positions , disengagement of the clip allowing elements of the bar hanger assembly to be displaced relative to each other to fit the fixture properly in an installation between joists of a ceiling or a gridwork of a suspended ceiling . engagement of the clip with portions of the bar hanger assembly of two differing sizes allows positive latching of the bar hanger assembly to the fixture regardless of the degree of extension between the elements of the bar hanger assembly . the clip is easily moved between latched and unlatched positions by means of thumb pressure . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a toner transport apparatus for a printing system in which toner is moved from a toner container to a developer housing . the toner transport apparatus can accommodate different lengths and orientations between the toner container and the developer housing . the apparatus discloses a variable length component that expands or contracts to extend the toner transport apparatus to a desired length . the toner transport apparatus can assume unique angles per station with a gear mechanism . a flexible auger can be associated with the toner transport apparatus to move material in non - vertical positions . the toner transport apparatus with the variable length component and flexible auger would provide the ability to reuse components at a variety of positions and angles . | 6Physics
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a system for producing potable water and electrical power utilizing the difference in temperature between ambient air and deep , cold ocean water is disclosed . cold water from depths of 2000 feet or more is pumped to a liquid / gas heat exchanger in the upper portion of a hollow cylinder . ambient air currents are concentrated and diverted into the exchanger , becoming cooler and denser . moisture condensing from the ambient air onto the cool surface of the heat exchanger is collected and channeled to storage or piped to shore . the air gains velocity before reaching a wind turbine near the bottom of the cylinder . this turbine is connected to a generator to extract the wind energy . this extracted energy is converted to electricity by the generator and sent to shore . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the formula as cb 1 receptor inverse agonists useful for reducing body weight in mammals , treating cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia , and mitigating treatment emergent weight gain observed during treatment with antipsychotics . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus for reducing the load on a wheelbarrow user &# 39 ; s arms and assisting the user to lift and maneuver the wheelbarrow includes a pad residing on the user &# 39 ; s shoulders , a strap passing through the and secured to wheelbarrow &# 39 ; s handles and means for adjusting the length of the strap between the two wheelbarrow handles . | 0Human Necessities
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there is provided a vehicle with the capability of estimating its position . an exemplary vehicle comprises a positioning unit configured to operate in a first mode for communicating with one or more first radio - responsive devices and operate in a second mode for communicating with one or more second radio responsive devices . the positioning unit is configured to estimate a coarse position of the vehicle based on data received from the first transceiver , and estimate a fine position of the vehicle based on data received from the second transceiver . | 6Physics
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an amide derivative of the formula : ## str1 ## which is useful for control of insect pests . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a fastener with a tapered head that frictionally mates with a tapered hole in a punched sheet . frictional attachment is achieved with the fastener head remaining flush with the top of the panel . if a second panel of softer material is placed underneath against the backside of the first panel , in the same pressing step clinch features on the shank of the fastener attach to the second panel and attach the two sheets face - to - face . attachment of the tapered head with the top panel exploits two different attachment phenomena : a locking taper and , depending on the choice of materials such as stainless steel , attachment by galling . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an automotive alternator including a rotor having a plurality of poles ; a plurality of phases in operable communication with the plurality of poles ; and a stator core in operable communication with the rotor , the stator having a number of slots defined by : s = + + n ) where s = number of slots p = number of poles ph = number of phases m = a whole integer greater than or equal to 0 n = a whole integer selected from a group of integers ranging from , and including , 1 through the number of phases minus 1 . a method for reducing magnetic noise in an automotive alternator includes selecting a number of poles , selecting a number of phases , selecting a number of stator core slots , the foregoing selections interacting in the automotive alternator to produce an order of frequency of a tangential force different than any multiple of the number of phases and different than an order of frequency of a radial force of the alternator . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a process for reducing the context memory requirements in a processing system is provided by a generic , lossless , compression algorithm applied to multiple tasks or multiple instances running on any type of processor . the process includes dividing data in a task of a multi - tasking system into blocks with each block containing the same number of words . for the data in each task , a word in a block having a maximum number of significant bits is determined , a packing width to the block of said maximum number of significant bits is assigned , and the least significant bits of each word in the block into a packed block of the packing width multiplied by a total number of words in the block is encoded with a lossless compression algorithm . a prefix header at the beginning of each packed block to represent a change in the packing width from the packed block from a packing width of a previous packed block is also provided . | 7Electricity
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a defibrillator for atrium and / or ventricle having at least two capacitors which in the production of defibrillation pulses are discharged in at least two phases in succession in different configurations , wherein there are provided switching means which control the discharge in the at least two discharge phases in such a way that the mean value of their voltages is substantially equal and no voltages below the rheobase occur in any of the discharge phases , and a corresponding defibrillation method . | 0Human Necessities
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a heated reaction gas comprising methane is contacted with first and second catalysts to catalyze production of an aromatic hydrocarbon . the first catalyst is more active than the second catalyst for catalyzing aromatization of methane , and the second catalyst is more active than the first catalyst for catalyzing aromatization of ethane . a reactor for producing aromatic hydrocarbons from the reaction gas may have a conduit defining a reaction zone for the reaction gas to react therein , and the first and second catalysts may be disposed in the reaction zone . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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copolyamides are prepared by the non - catalytic polymerization of an omega - aminonitrile with a mixture of a diamine and a dicarboxylic acid . not more than 40 % by weight of the product is derived from the omega - aminonitrile . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a flush - mounted switch , in particular a door - opener switch , for mounting on a fastening surface , has a tubular housing and a flange which protrudes over the cover and an axially moveable button for actuating a switching member connected to the housing . the button is held in its rest position by a restoring force and can be pushed in counter to the action of this restoring force . a fastening ring affixes the door - opener switch on the fastening surface . the flange of the housing covers the fastening ring . a support ring is provided by way of which the button is lockable to the fastening ring . | 7Electricity
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a method for forming a double - sided loop strap includes : receiving a continuous longitudinal strip of loop material including a strip - form base bearing a field of upstanding loops on a fastening side of the strip bounded by opposite longitudinal edges , folding each of the longitudinal edges away from the fastening side , such that the base overlaps itself , and securing the folded edges in place by permanently bonding together overlapped areas of the base to form the double - sided loop strap . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention provides a dielectric material with low dielectric loss . the dielectric material comprises 40 ˜ 80 parts by weight of polyphenylene ether resin having a mw of 1000 ˜ 7000 , a mn of 1000 ˜ 4000 and mw / mn = 1 . 0 ˜ 1 . 8 ; 5 ˜ 30 parts by weight of bismaleimide resins ; and 5 ˜ 30 parts by weight of polymer additives , wherein the dielectric material has dk of 3 . 75 ˜ 4 . 0 and df of 0 . 0025 ˜ 0 . 0045 . the dielectric material is suitably used in prepregs and insulation layers of a circuit board , because it has high tg , low thermal expansion coefficient , low moisture absorption and excellent dielectric properties such as dk and df . | 7Electricity
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the ph of a chemical copper plating solution is exactly measured for a prolonged time by utilizing a copper oxide prepared by etching metallic copper in an 0 . 1 - 1 n inorganic acid then oxidizing the etched metallic copper in an aqueous 0 . 1 - 1 n alkali metal hydroxide solution as a main electrode for ph measurement or reducing agent concentration measurement in terms of ph . a combination of the ph measurement with well known procedures for measuring concentrations of cupric ions and a complexing agent exactly measures the ph and the concentrations of a reducing agent , cupric ions and a complexing agent for a continuation of longer time than the conventional procedures . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a treatment method for polyene resins used in thiol - ene formulations , especially norbornene resins , significantly stabilizes thiol - ene compositions made from batches of polyene resin which otherwise give compositions with poor dark stability . the treatment comprises contacting the polyene with an amphoteric treating agent selected from the group consisting of silicated magnesium oxide , basic aluminum oxide , silica gel , magnesium oxide , magnesium hydroxide , calcium oxide , calcium hydroxide , barium oxide , and barium hydroxide , and then separating the resin from the treating agent prior to mixture with a polythiol to form a thiol - ene composition . the treatment method significantly reduces ionic content in polyene resins , particularly chloride ion but also sodium and potassium ions . consequently , treatment is also beneficial with polyene resins which do not produce substantial dark stability problems . reduction of the ionic content of the resin is desirable to produce cured thiolene polymers with low electrical conductivity and low corrosiveness . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a dielectric filter utilizing a plurality of serially coupled resonators having attenuation maximums at the lower side or higher side , or both , of a pass band frequency region . the filter may include an input element which is coupled with both of a first resonator and a second resonator , and may also include an output element which is coupled with both the last and the next - to - last resonator . in the dielectric filter , it is not necessary to provide an external wire connection to generate such attenuation maximums . | 7Electricity
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a vision system for a vehicle includes a camera module having a camera and a circuit board . with the camera module disposed at the windshield , the camera has a field of view forward of the vehicle and through the vehicle windshield . the camera includes an imager and a lens . the camera is electrically connected to circuitry established at the circuit board via a flexible electrical connection . the circuitry , via the flexible electrical connection , provides power to the camera and receives image data from the camera , and may control the camera . with the camera module disposed at the windshield , the circuit board is angled relative to a principal axis of the field of view of the camera . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a presentation system accepts presentations or references to presentations from prospective presenters . some or all of the presentations or references are stored in a database and referenced by keywords such that presentations to be presented in response to particular searches can be identified . a presentation manager handles accepting bids and settling terms between prospective presenters . the results of such processes might be stored in a presentation details database . a presentation server handles retrieving presentations from the presentation details database for presentation to users along with requests such as search results . both the presentation manager and the presentation server can operate on a keywords - basis , wherein presentation terms specify keywords to be associated with particular presentations and the presentation server serves particular presentations based on keywords in a search query for which the presentations are to be returned . the association of keywords can be done using canonicalization so that , under certain conditions , different keywords are treated as the same keyword . canonicalizations might include plural / singular forms , gender forms , stem word forms , suffix forms , prefix forms , typographical error forms , word order , pattern ignoring , acronyms , stop word elimination , etc . conditions might include aspects of the search query state , such as the user &# 39 ; s demographics , the page from which the search query was initiated , etc . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a method and corresponding system for improving the perceived visual quality of images for instance displayed on a colour television screen . according to the invention , there is provided a means for carrying out histogram processing for scaling an input video signal such that the maximum dynamic range is utilised and where the quality of the perceived image is also optimised . according to the invention , the histogram processing provides a transfer function for the image pixels to obtain enhanced image dynamics and also to provide a chrominance gain for scaling the chrominance components , when the luminance has been changed by the histogram processing . according to the invention , the histogram processing can also take variations of the ambient light into account . the method and system according to the invention can be implemented by a histogram processing block providing a luminance transfer function followed by a chrominance processing block , where the latter represents a selective chroma adjustment considering each individual pixel of an image . | 7Electricity
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systems and methods for providing the crew of a vehicle with a potential collision alert . the alert is based on presumed flight - crew action and reaction times , ownship speed , and required distance to safely stop the ownship before intersection with traffic . an exemplary system located aboard an ownship includes a communication device that receives information from a ground traffic ; a memory device that stores ownship information and predefined constants ; and a processing device that determines a distance to the traffic when the traffic passes the ownship after the ownship stops at a estimated full - stop location , based on the received ownship information and the predefined constants , determines distance to the ground traffic vehicle , based on the determined point in time , and generates a potential collision alert if the determined distance is less than a predefined safe distance value . an exterior lighting device outputs a visual illumination after the potential collision alert is generated . | 6Physics
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a concrete structure for replenishing an aquifer and a method for constructing the same is provided . the structure is comprised of a pavement layer with surface drains that extend through the pavement layer and into an aggregate leach field . the leach field includes leach lines spanning the leach field . an aggregate drain extends from the leach field into a sand lens . precipitation which falls upon the structure thus flows through the surface drain , absorbed into the aggregate leach field , and transported to the aggregate drains by way of aggregate leach lines . the water is then absorbed into the sand lens , ultimately replenishing the aquifer . existing conventional pavement structures are retrofitted by the removal of a section of the pavement , and filling the same with porous concrete . | 4Fixed Constructions
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packets of prismatic geometry referable to a longitudinal axis , presenting two larger side faces , two smaller flank faces and two end faces , are overwrapped by a method including a step in which each packet , enveloped initially by a tubular wrap projecting beyond the two end faces , is inserted into a holder of a transfer wheel in such a way that two appendages of the tubular wrap projecting at either end from a first flank face of the packet are flattened over the end faces ; the appendages are pinned immediately along two lines coinciding substantially with the corner edges of the end face as the packet enters the relative holder , and held stably in position during a subsequent step of transferring the single packets from a feed station to an outfeed conveyor . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a golf swing training aid includes a shaft having two sliding elements which are moved from initially coupled positions on the shaft to impact positions during a backswing and downswing movement of the shaft for making distinctive sounds at impact positions along the shaft to aid in setting the club and hinging the shaft when executing the backswing and lagging of the club during the downswing . grip protrusions are biased against webs of the fingers for enhancing power generated during the swing . | 0Human Necessities
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disposable protective garments are formed in a side - to - side orientation having a top adhesive strip extending side to side from the top of the garment and a second adhesive strip on the bottom of the garment . the garments are produced by a manufacturing process in which a roll of absorbent material is unwound , printed upon , laminated , dried and rewound , and then processed to apply the adhesive strips and dice and perforate the sheet of material to separate the sheet into individual strips of disposable protective garments separated in a side - to - side orientation by perforations . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a wireless communication system and a connection method between user equipment and a mobility management entity and comprises : selecting a mobility management entity and requesting identification information for user equipment by a base station when the user equipment is connected ; determining whether to assign identification information by the mobility management entity ; and if the identification information is not assigned , selecting another mobility management entity by the mobility management entity , assigning identification information to the user equipment by the other mobility management entity , and performing a connection with the other mobility management entity by the user equipment . according to the present invention , user equipment can be efficiently connected with a mobility management entity in a wireless communication system . | 7Electricity
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an integrated bandaging system for encircling the abdomen of a horse . a ventral access opening selectively provides access to the horse &# 39 ; s abdomen while the bandage remains in place . this ventral access opening is normally covered by a ventral window cover . however , the window cover may be easily opened so that an old dressing can be removed , an abdominal wound can be cleaned , and a new dressing applied . the invention has four major components : a main wrap , a saddle bridge , a ventral window cover , and a brace . the main wrap is easily placed around the horse &# 39 ; s abdomen and secured using velcro ® fasteners . it includes the ventral access opening . the saddle bridge attaches over the top of the main wrap and adjustably applies tension to the horse &# 39 ; s mid section . the ventral window cover attaches over the ventral access opening and provides further adjustment of the tension on the abdomen . the brace applies over the points of the horse &# 39 ; s shoulders , between the front legs , and over the ventral chest region . this final component prevents the bandage from slipping aft on the horse . | 0Human Necessities
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a clip is provided for affixing a construction unit to a building structure . the clip comprises : a generally planar middle portion , an exterior portion located on an exterior side of the middle portion and an interior portion located on an interior side of the middle portion ; the exterior portion comprising a groove at an exterior end of the clip for receiving a construction unit flange , the groove having a generally u - shaped cross - section , the groove defined at least in part by a pair of generally parallel groove portions and a base portion connecting the groove portions at a base of the groove , the base of the groove spaced apart from an opening of the groove ; the middle portion extending from an interior side of groove toward the interior portion ; and the interior portion at an interior end of the clip , the interior portion extending from the middle portion at an obtuse angle to define a fulcrum at a junction between the middle portion and the interior portion . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a new and improved all - terrain seat that is ideal for hunting , fishing , backpacking , camping , sports viewing , and the like . the all - terrain seat includes legs that are individually adjustable enabling the seat to be securely positioned on any surface , regardless of incline . the all - terrain seat is made from a lightweight material and is very portable as it may attach to a belt , easily fit inside a backpack , or be hand carried . | 0Human Necessities
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a wash / rinse system for a drawer - type dishwasher includes a wash mechanism having a paddlewheel and a spray bar mounted in a washing chamber of the dishwasher . the spray bar includes at least one nozzle that is positioned so as to deliver a jet of washing fluid onto a deflector member provided on the paddlewheel . upon impacting the deflector member , the jet of washing fluid diverges into streams of washing fluid which are sprayed onto articles positioned in the washing chamber . preferably , the spray bar includes a plurality of nozzles which direct multiple jets of washing fluid onto a corresponding plurality of deflector is members . the paddlewheel is mounted so as to create random streams of washing fluid that are sprayed into the washing chamber to combine with washing fluid emanating from a lower wash arm to clean articles in the washing chamber . | 0Human Necessities
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frying processes utilizing cooking oil at elevated temperatures can cause various degradation effects in the oil including oxidation , hydrolysis and / or polymerization . in the absence of additives to protect the oil , the nutritional profile and cooking performance of degraded oil diminishes the quality of food cooked therein . the disclosed methods and compositions provide beneficial and cost effective improvements in the cooking performance of oil used at elevated temperatures , for example , in food frying equipment . | 0Human Necessities
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a positive air system , for a fluid jetting device that jets a fluid in a fluid droplet path prevents the ingress of dust and debris to the fluid jetting device and further prevents the introduction of dust and debris into the fluid droplet path . the air system includes an enclosure having at least one wall defining a barrier and enclosing the fluid jetting device . the barrier defines a local environment . the at least one wall has a plurality of orifices formed therein that are configured to direct a stream of pressurized air therefrom in a direction that diverges from the fluid droplet path . the fluid droplet path and the pressurized air stream direction do not converge so that the pressurized air flowing from the orifices does not interfere with the fluid moving through the droplet path . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a heat exchanger , particularly for a heating or air conditioning unit of a motor vehicle , comprising several flat pipes which are arranged parallel to each other and are penetrated by a heat - transmitting medium . an electrically operated heating element which is mounted once the heat exchanger has been soldered is assigned to at least one part of the flat pipes as an additional heating device . said heating element is fixed to the heat exchanger by means of a holding element is mounted in front of the corresponding flat pipe and parallel thereto by means of the holding element which also runs parallel to the flat pipe . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for transmitting video data and haptic data between a mobile video acquisition device and a remote computer through a communication network , and a video acquisition device . a server capable of direct communication exists in the communication network . the video data can be presented on a screen of the remote computer for a user to view , and the haptic data can be used to control a motion state of the video acquisition device acting as an avatar of the user . in the present invention , a first channel for transmitting video data and a second channel for transmitting haptic data are established between a computer having access to the internet and a video acquisition device having access to the internet by using a server and through a p2p technology . the present invention enables forming of a low - cost long - distance avatar network of multiple users versus multiple avatars , thereby greatly reducing travel of people , and contributing to low carbon environmental protection . | 7Electricity
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support or padding including expandable cells whose cell body in its resting state seen in transverse section is individually delimited by at least two concentric perimeters , the walls of the cell in its resting state rejoining each of the perimeters are characterized by the fact that the portion of the wall of the cell rejoining two points located ach on one of the concentric perimeters 6 and 7 can be strictly in a straight line during its centripetal path , if between two other points 28 at the entrance of the successive fissures , slits or cells 4 located on the external perimeter 7 of the path followed takes at least for a certain length an aspect strictly of a straight line or flat part 29 , one of the lat two points 28 being the same as the first one located on the external perimeter 7 at the junction or exit of a fissure : all of the consecutive points of the is flat part 29 being further away or distal in relation to the center 24 of the cell than the other points , outside of the flat part 29 , constrictive of the sheath 7 on its path between two points 28 located at the junction of the successive fissures 4 . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the object of this invention is to provide an extremely simple device to extract information to distinguish between obstructive apnea and central apnea and which performs this operation automatically based on the extracted information . the device is equipped with analog signal processor 2 for generating pulse wave signals based on light received from a light emitting means and passing through or reflecting off living tissue ; pulse wave base line analog signal processor 9 for extracting change components of a base line of the generated pulse wave signal ; and master microcomputer 6 for distinguishing between obstructive apnea and central apnea on the basis of the extracted pulse wave base line change components . | 0Human Necessities
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a vertical conduction integrated electronic device including : a semiconductor body ; a trench that extends through part of the semiconductor body and delimits a portion of the semiconductor body , which forms a first conduction region having a first type of conductivity and a body region having a second type of conductivity , which overlies the first conduction region ; a gate region of conductive material , which extends within the trench ; an insulation region of dielectric material , which extends within the trench and is arranged between the gate region and the body region ; and a second conduction region , which overlies the body region . the second conduction region is formed by a conductor . | 7Electricity
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an efficient spin polarizer in nonmagnetic semiconductors is provided . previous spin injection devices suffered from very low efficiency into semiconductors . an efficient spin polarizer is provided which is based on ferromagnetic - semiconductor heterostructures and ensures spin polarization of electrons in nonmagnetic semiconductors close to 100 % near the ferromagnetic - semiconductor junctions at wide temperature intervals ranging from very low temperatures to room temperatures even in the case when spin polarization of electrons in the ferromagnetic layer is relatively low . | 7Electricity
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an object is to increase the retention characteristics of a memory device formed using a semiconductor with a wide bandgap , such as an oxide semiconductor . a transistor including a back gate is inserted in series at one end of a bit line so that the back gate is constantly at a sufficiently negative potential . the minimum potential of the bit line is set higher than that of a word line . when power is turned off , the bit line is cut off by the back gate transistor , ensuring prevention of outflow of charge accumulated in the bit line . at this time , the potential of a source or a drain of a cell transistor is sufficiently higher than that of a gate of the cell transistor , so that the cell transistor is put in a sufficiently off state ; thus , data can be retained . | 6Physics
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a signal light including a housing is recessed into a traffic surface and projects minimally upwardly from the surface and wherein a light processing assembly is provided to receive light from a light source , intensify the light and direct the light toward a light outlet in a generally linear manner , the arrangement for processing light being mounted to the housing . for this purpose , the light source is designed in such a way that it sends an essentially linearly directed light beam onto the light processing assembly . the light is collected in the light processing assembly in such a way that , when it exits , it is still linearly extending in at least one direction but it has a higher intensity . for this purpose , the light processing assembly includes a cylindrical - convex lens entry surface and a cylindrical concave mirror surface for receiving and directing light . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a remotely - controlled unmanned mobile device adapted to function as a robot scout to enter and reconnoiter the site of a disaster and to communicate to a rescue mission information regarding conditions prevailing at the site , making it possible for the mission to decide on rescue measures appropriate to these conditions . the umd is operable in either of two modes . in its air - mobility mode the umd is able to vertically take off and land , to fly to the site and then hover thereover . in its ground - mobility mode , the umd can walk on legs over difficult terrain and through wrecked structures and ruins . the umd is provided with condition - sensitive sensors for gathering data regarding conditions prevailing at the site , and position - sensitive sensors for avoiding obstacles in the path of the walking umd , thereby assuring safe mobility . other sensors govern geo - referenced navigation and flight control functions . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a front end loader having a vertically moveable forwardly concave implement such as a bucket or log grapple , is provided with a snow plough accessory which is readily attachable to and detachable from the implement , the accessory having a blade which can be swung from side to side . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method and mobile terminal are disclosed for use in a wireless communication system , in order to increase security of the mobile terminal when it is lost , stolen , or misplaced by a user . the method includes receiving a guard message at the mobile terminal , authenticating the guard message , locking at least one communication capability of the mobile terminal , and also securing at least some data that is stored in the mobile terminal . initiation of the method requires inputting a personal identification code at a location separate from the mobile terminal . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a method for automatically determining , on a bone comprising a head portion contiguous to a neck portion , parameters for characterizing a bump deformation on the head - neck junction of the bone from acquired 3d medical image , the method comprising the following steps : i ) constructing a 3d surface model of the bone ; ii ) fitting a sphere on the spherical portion of the head of the bone ; iii ) determining a neck axis characterizing the neck portion of the bone ; iv ) determining from the fitted sphere and the neck axis , a clock face referential on the head of the bone rotating around the neck axis ; v ) determining a 3d curve on the 3d surface model characterizing the head - neck junction of the bone ; vi ) determining , from the 3d curve , the summit of the bump deformation of the head - neck junction of the bone ; vii ) determining , from said summit of the bump deformation , first and a second parameters characterizing the maximum bump deformation of the head - neck junction of the bone . | 6Physics
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a miticidal method comprises applying a miticidal composition comprising lysocellin having the formula ## str1 ## or its salt or ester . | 0Human Necessities
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apparatus and method for implementing biometrics - based authentication . in a preferred embodiment , the present invention is embodied in a portable device . specifically , in one embodiment , the portable device includes a microprocessor , a non - volatile memory coupled thereto , and a biometrics - based authentication module controlled by the microprocessor . preferably , the biometrics technology used is fingerprint authentication technology . the authentication module is capable of registering a fingerprint upon first use of the portable device , storing an encoded version of the fingerprint in the non - volatile memory . subsequently , the authentication module can read a person &# 39 ; s fingerprint and reliably determine whether the fingerprint matches the registered fingerprint stored in the non - volatile memory . if a match is found , access to information in the non - volatile memory is granted to that person ; otherwise , access is denied . embodiments of the present invention thus provide a highly convenient , secured and reliable method and system for user authentication and access control which was not achievable in prior art password - based authentication approaches . | 6Physics
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a communication device configured to transmit and receive simultaneously , over the same wire , unidirectional high definition video and bidirectional data . the communication device includes a hybrid circuit coupled to a cable made of wires , and a transceiver . the transceiver is configured to transmit , over one of the cable &# 39 ; s wires , transition minimized differential signaling data and source - to - sink direction of bidirectional data . the transceiver is further configured to receive the opposite direction of the bidirectional data over the same wire and simultaneously with the transmitting . | 7Electricity
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a resealable can end is provided including a neck member and hat member which can be sealed onto and removed from the neck member of the end , and is capable of containing product under pressure if desired . this end can be added , as by a conventional seam , to a metal container body to obtain resealing containment of partial contents retained in the container , and to provide an improved mouth construction for better pouring and for comfortable direct drinking from the container . also disclosed are improved methods of and apparatus for making such a resealable hat and - neck type - of container end . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a water - based , alcohol - free , skin sanitizing and wound healing solution with a natural skin softener , where the nature of the biocidal enhancer used in the process of making the solution significantly increases efficacy while simultaneously enabling much more economical manufacturing , processing and transportation of the product . as the present solution is water - based , no further moisturizing additives are required , and those with sensitive skin , diabetes , allergies or religious beliefs are able to use the product without concern . | 0Human Necessities
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a dual detection method for end point in a chemical mechanical polishing process is described . the dual detection method utilizes both an optical detection device and an acoustical detection device . the acoustical detection device may also be used independently in certain applications without the optical detection device . the acoustical detection device determines an end point and stops the cmp process when a volume of the acoustical emission changes by at least 30 % from its initial volume , or preferably changes by at least 50 % from its initial volume . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a method of controlling a sensor for determining an oxygen concentration in a gas mixture , in particular in the exhaust gas of internal combustion engines , a detection voltage supplied by a nernst measurement cell and corresponding to the oxygen concentration is transformed by a circuit arrangement into a pump voltage for a pump cell , and an anodic or cathodic limit current flows over the pump cell , depending on the oxygen content of the gas mixture . in stable operation of the sensor , during which an anodic limit current flows for a selectable period of time , the pump cell and / or the nernst measurement cell receives at least one voltage pulse supplied independently by the measured detection voltage or the pump current thus established , so that the sensor is depolarized . | 6Physics
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a silicone paint brush artist &# 39 ; s tool includes a handle and a novel painting tip . the painting tip is made of a resilient silicone having a generally three - dimensional paint contacting working surface that has a maximum cross - sectional diameter no larger than a maximum cross - sectional diameter of the handle . the tip is preferably attached to the handle using a ferrule and expansively locking the tip into a cavity of the ferrule by insertion of an insert . the insert may be a common screw or a barbed , fluted extension of the handle . the tips may include an insert cavity and have various shapes and hardnesses and may be optionally color coded . a formation method for the tool is disclosed with simultaneous insert insertion and joining of ferrules to handles . the ferrules also may be reversibly attached to the handle , in which case a kit comprising multiple interchangeable painting tips may be provided . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an image display apparatus for displaying image signals of a form of packets incorporating display position information includes a combination of unit display devices so as to acquire translational objectivity . each of the unit display devices including a receiving part for receiving image signals , a processing part for dividing input image signals into those falling inside and those falling outside a range for display or those subject to or those not subject to display based on the display position information and serving to process display positions of the image signals falling outside the range for display or not subject to display , an output part for outputting the processed image signals along an axis of translational objectivity to a subsequent unit display device , and a display part for displaying the images falling in the range for display , the image display apparatus displaying the image signals as a whole , with the image signals processed sequentially with the unit display devices . | 7Electricity
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