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a diagnostic filter device for monitoring electrically conductive and semiconductive particles entrained by a fluid , composed of : a filter element disposed to receive the fluid and to permit passage of the fluid while retaining particles entrained in the fluid ; a component disposed for producing an alternating electromagnetic field which extends across at least one region of the filter element ; and an eddy current detecting instrument connected to the electromagnetic field producing component for detecting the influence on the field of particles in the filter element region . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a computer system identifies active nets in a netlist of a circuit design by performing simulation of the netlist . active nets are interconnections between circuit components showing a level of activity during the simulation . the computer system extracts , from a layout of the circuit design , a parasitic netlist of a part of the circuit design , where the part determined by the active nets . the parasitic netlist is a list of parasitic nets , or unwanted circuit interconnections that are unavoidable adjuncts of the active nets . the computer system performs simulation of the circuit design including the netlist of a circuit design and the parasitic netlist of the part of the circuit design . | 6Physics
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the disclosure relates to a method for the production of a diaper having a main part comprising a front region , a back region , and a crotch region located there between that comes to rest between the user &# 39 ; s legs in the longitudinal direction , and side sections attached on both sides . the method is characterized in that a material web forming the side sections is supplied in the longitudinal direction ; the material recesses for attaining an oblique course or contouring of the side sections are formed by placing an opening with a continuous circumferential edge in the material web ; the material web is then divided in the longitudinal direction and said separation runs through the opening ; sections are removed from the two partial webs transversely to the longitudinal direction in order to form the side sections to be applied on both sides ; and the sections are attached to the respective back region and / or to the front region . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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exemplary embodiments include a mobile bearing tibial tray insert including a medial condyle receiver spaced apart from a lateral condyle receiver , the mobile bearing tibial tray insert also including a stabilizing post , where the mobile bearing tibial tray insert is adapted to rotate around a substantially vertical rotational axis offset laterally from the stabilizing post . in addition , the foregoing embodiments may be supplemented by a tibial tray and femoral component to comprise a total knee replacement system . the disclosure also includes exemplary methods for imparting axial rotation to a prosthetic joint , the method comprising shifting the axis of axial rotation between a tibial prosthesis and a femoral prosthesis of a prosthetic knee joint by providing at least one of offsetting a stabilization post associated with a medial - lateral midline of a tibial insert of the tibial prosthesis , increasing the radii of a medial receiver of the tibial insert of the tibial prosthesis to a greater extent than the radii of a medial condyle of the femoral prosthesis , and increasing conformity between a medial receiver of the tibial insert of the tibial prosthesis and a medial condyle . | 0Human Necessities
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a dishwasher includes a washing container , which can be closed by a pivotable door and a control panel . the control panel is disposed on the pivotable door and includes a glazed surface and at least one of a control clement and a display element disposed behind the glazed surface and activatable by touching the glazed surface . the glazed surface is optically switchable so as to change its optical properties between transparent and opaque . | 0Human Necessities
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a fixture for supporting and aligning the components of a rectangular cathode ray tube has a base , support means and three alignment structures . the supporting means tilts the tube with respect to the base so that the tube nests against the three alignment structures . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a container for pencils and the like is convertible into a holder for those pencils by reversely folding an outer cover of the container at a position intermediate with lengths to provide two compartments in parallelism with each other , and which are usable as a pencil holder . | 0Human Necessities
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phytoceutical compositions for the prevention and treatment of circulatory disorders , feminine endocrine disorders , and dermal disorders . a specific combination of extracts of plants is taught , as well as principles for varying the formulations based on categorizing plants into one of three groups , energy , bio - intelligence , and organization and selecting several plants from each group . such combinations have synergistic effects , with minimal side effects . | 0Human Necessities
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a method , article of manufacture , and apparatus for efficiently processing information . in some embodiments , this includes determining a physical appliance to virtualize , creating a virtual appliance based on the physical appliance , and storing the virtual appliance in a storage array . in some embodiments , creating the virtual appliance includes creating the virtual appliance from a template . | 6Physics
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the present disclosure relates to a particle energy modulating device for variably changing the energy of the particles of a particle beam . the particle energy modulating device has a variable energy varying device with a control value correcting device for correcting a supplied control value . the control value correcting device corrects the supplied control values through the use of previously determined calibration data . | 0Human Necessities
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apparatus for handling delicate workpieces such as semiconductor substrates which have the configuration of small plates . the workpieces are preliminarily situated at predetermined locations in a positioning plane . then , without changing their positions relative to each other , the workpieces are all simultaneously transferred away from the positioning plane while being maintained during transfer in a common plane which moves with the workpieces . during their transfer the workpieces are held by suction in this common plane by way of suitable suction nozzles which have at least at their ends which engage the workpieces a soft elastic material . this common plane in which the workpieces are situated during their transfer is brought into coincidence with a predetermined working plane at which the workpieces are deposited upon termination of the suction at the nozzles and application of a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure at the nozzles , and in the working plane the workpieces are situated at locations which have with respect to each other the same relationship as the locations of the workpieces at the positioning plane . all of the above planes are preferably horizontal and of course parallel to each other at all times . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for automated registration fulfillment for image producing devices is disclosed comprising a fulfillment application disposed on the image producing device , a trigger application for executing the fulfillment application on an initial start up of the image producing device , and a database of device identification information on the image producing device , wherein , on execution , the fulfillment application uses the device identification information to complete a registration document . | 6Physics
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a layer - built sealed alkaline storage battery includes plural rectangular cell units 11 . those cell units 11 are arranged in a row and united together with a pair of end plates 1 and 2 arranged at the opposite sides of the assembly of the cells by belt - like clamp bands 37 , 38 each extending cross from one of the end plates 1 through the cell units 11 to the other of the end plates 2 and being fixed at the end thereof on the end plates 1 , 2 . each end plate 1 or 2 is of one - piece structure having 1 ) a generally rectangular panel portion or portions 26 and 2 ) a peripheral wall frame 26 and 3 ) reinforcement ribs 23a to 23c , so that the assembly of the cell can be united so as to be prevented from deformation due to expansion and vibration of the cells . | 7Electricity
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the present invention is directed to novel taxanes useful as chemotherapeutic agents or their precursors . processes for preparing the novel taxanes include coupling reactions , in the presence of a base , of baccatin of formula or ## str1 ## with Ξ² - lactams of formula . ## str2 ## the invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions including the novel taxanes and methods for treatment of certain cancers with these new compounds . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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curtain or window shade hardware having a breakaway tab handle for holding the hardware while it is being fastened to a window frame , door frame , wall or similar element of a building structure . the hardware may have integral prongs extending therefrom as fastening means and may have a hammer strike pad to provide a safe striking surface . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a skylight shaft is coated with a highly reflective film to maximize the amount of light transmitted from the top of the skylight to a room below the skylight . surface irregularities are formed in the shaft or adhesive that holds the film onto the shaft to diffuse the light and thereby prevent the formation of focal β hot spots β in the room below . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a beamformer for an array of sonar transducers , or electromagnetic radiating elements , includes mixers for translating the signals received by the transducers to a lower frequency . the beamformer incorporates delay lines operating at a clock rate which is reduced in proportion to the decrease in frequency . each delay line provides delays to the signals of corresponding ones of the transducers in accordance with the time of arrival of a wavefront of radiation upon the respective transducers . phase shifters coupled between the mixers and the delay lines impart phase shifts to the transducer signals proportional to the respective delays to compensate for the lowering of the frequency . | 6Physics
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a method for designing a time - sliced and multi - threaded architecture comprises the steps of conducting a thorough analysis of a range of applications and building a specific processor to accommodate the range of applications . in one embodiment , the thorough analysis includes extracting real time aspects from each application , determining optimal granularity in the architecture based on the real time aspects of each application , and adjusting the optimal granularity based on acceptable context switching overhead . | 7Electricity
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a handheld spreader having a fillable container for dispensing particulate from an electrically powered blower assembly in a detachable base . the spreader includes a feed slide leading from the container to the air stream channel of the base that has a vibrating eccentric plate for guiding and improving the flow of particulate from container into the air stream . the container and base are frictionally engaged together , thereby allowing for easy assembly of spreader , including assembly after container has been filled with particulate , as well as easy reassembly if container is removed and refilled . the spreader includes a rotating slide that may be operated by a user to open and partially close the feed slide of the container to control the feed rate . | 0Human Necessities
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a step for engagement with a conventional towing receiver hitch affixed to a vehicle . the step includes a support component upon which to stand and a coupler component for engaging the support component with the receiver hitch . preferably , the support component is a generally cylindrical rung , while the coupler component is integral with and extends from a substantially central location of the support component . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention is directed toward a cytology collection apparatus and a method for preparing a uniform monolayer of cells . the apparatus allows the rapid preparation from body fluids of a cytology monolayer with very few overlapping cells and with fewer contaminants than prior devices . the apparatus is in the form of an openable cell collection container which houses a filter for collection of cells when body fluid passes therethrough . | 6Physics
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in a code division multiple access communications system , a pn sequence generating device is provided to generate a pn sequence by interleaving of cyclically shifting the symbols of an orthogonal or biorthogonal code in accordance with a pre - defined hopping pattern . a receiver receives simultaneous signals from a plurality of transmitters , where each transmitted signal is spread by a pn sequence generated from the same pre - defined hopping pattern . the receiver is able to differentiate the received signals from each transmitter by varying the amount of interleaving or cyclic shift in each transmitted signal . in the pn sequence generating device , an orthogonal symbol generating portion cyclically shifts mutually orthogonal and periodic orthogonal code sequences , and an orthogonal symbol selector selectively outputs the cyclically shifted orthogonal symbols according to a predetermined pattern . | 7Electricity
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a heavy liquid such as water in the bottom of a large tank is separated from a light liquid such as fuel which is on top of the water by the heavy liquid displacing a float actuated valve off its seat to open a drain . when the heavy liquid has drained from the tank , the float of the float actuated valve which has a specific gravity less than the heavy liquid and greater than the light liquid will sink with the level of the heavy liquid until the valve moves back to its seat to prevent the light liquid from draining out of the tank . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a high pressure slurry pump is described which automatically provides a clean fluid buffer around the intake and exhaust valves of the pump and in front of the pump piston in order to displace erosive slurry material and thus extend the life of the pump and improve pump efficiency . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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provided is a system capable of efficiently providing education to busy persons ; for example , medical practitioners working at medical care facilities , without placing any burden space - wise or time - wise . a network system in which a terminal 20 comprising a communication unit and an education system server 10 are connected communicably via a network , wherein the terminal 20 has an education implementation unit having a function of displaying a question and processing an answer to this question , and a communication control unit for transmitting to the education system server the result of the processed answer to the question ; and the education system server 10 has a test result storage unit for storing by participant the processed result of the answer received , and a test result editing unit for appropriately editing and outputting the test results in accordance with the request from the terminal . | 6Physics
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an olfactometer has a sniffing port , a sample supply for generating a sample flow constituted by a carrier gas and sample head space from a saturation chamber and for supplying the sample flow to the sniffing port , a carrier gas supply , and mixer for predetermined dilution of the sample flow . the carrier gas supply includes mass flow controllers with variable flow rates disposed before the saturation chamber for providing variable carrier gas flow to the saturation chamber . a multiplicity of capillaries of different diameter connect the mixing means with the sniffing port via individual injectors . a computer may be interphased with the olfactometer to regulate the amount of sample and / or carrier gas in the sample flow . | 6Physics
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a method of and system for automatically adjusting airflow and sensors for use therewith are disclosed . a sensor assembly includes a first face on an opposite side of the sensor assembly relative to a second face . the assembly includes an electrical plug on the first face and an electrical outlet on the second face . the electrical outlet is of a same type that is complimentary to the electrical plug on the first face . the assembly includes a sensor for sensing a value of an environmental variable in a space and a sensor communication system for transmitting and receiving information . a sensor system includes a plurality of sensor assemblies disposed in a building . each sensor assembly includes a sensor for sensing a value of an environmental variable of the space within which the sensor is placed . the system determines gradient values for the sensed environmental variable . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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servo circuitry is disclosed that is configured to operate with a magnetic disk drive system . the servo circuitry is comprised of a first servo detector system , a second servo detector system , and a comparator . the first servo detector system and the second servo detector system each receive samples , taken from a read signal , that include servo data . the first servo detector system compares the samples to a plurality of servo codes to generate a first selected code . the second servo detector system compares a first shifted version of the samples to the plurality of servo codes to generate a second selected code . the comparator receives the selected codes and selects one of the selected codes . the selected code represents the servo data . the servo circuitry could also include a third servo detector system that operates on a second shifted version of the samples . alternatively , the first servo detector system , the second servo detector system , and the third servo detector system could each be programmed with different servo codes . the first servo detector system compares the samples to a plurality of first servo codes . the second servo detector system compares the samples to a plurality of second servo codes . the third servo detector system compares the samples to a plurality of third servo codes . the second servo codes and the third servo codes are shifted versions of the first servo codes . in either embodiment , the servo circuitry advantageously has improved phase shift tolerance . | 6Physics
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making use of the conceptual and computational similarities between the karmarkar method and the kalman filter a controller system is capable of handling the observer function , the minimum time controller function and the minimum energy controller function . the system includes an element that has the computational structure of a kalman filter . the inputs of this element are qualitatively controlled to deliver the desired results to the remaining computation elements . in a controller for an lp control task , the element develops the dual vector signal used in the affine scaling algorithm by applying information to it as if its task were to estimate the states of a system whose observable output is d x c , the input is o , the observation noise covariance matrix r is close to zero , the transition matrix is i and the matrix that describes the relationship between the measurable parameters and the observable output is a t d x . different controls applied to the kalman filter structure element yield control signals for qp control tasks . | 6Physics
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fusible polyimide powders are prepared by the process of this invention . an amic acid amine is first prepared by treating moles of a bismethane with n mole of aromatic tetracarboxylic anhdride to produce an aromatic amic acid prepolymer . this prepolymer is then mixed with an unsaturated carbocyclic monoanhydride and the mixture heated to form a reactive end - capped polyamic acid precursor . the resulting composition is thermally treated in order to partially imidize the precursor . the resulting fusible polyimide powder is finally separated . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a tool bar carrier for farming implements adapted to raise the tools carried by it and mounted on fully swiveling wheels . the bar is coupled flexibly and releasably to the pulling device , and the coupled wheels are capable of being locked in a straight forward position if desired . | 0Human Necessities
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current - mode signaling for a one - to - many clock signal distribution providing significantly less dynamic power use and improved noise immunity compared to traditional vm signaling schemes . | 6Physics
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a transport or conveying device is used in a folding apparatus for transporting or conveying signatures . a transport or conveying cylinder , which carries the signatures , is placed in cooperative engagement with another cylinder . a position of a terminal end of a signature carried on the transport or conveying cylinder can be altered . the other cylinder that cooperates with the transport or conveying cylinder includes devices that press on the signature and that displace the end of the signature . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for setting transmit power of a small base station by using a signal to interference and noise ratio received by the small base station while the small base station is providing service and a mobile telecommunication system using the same . in one embodiment , a mobile telecommunication system includes a network base station configured to variably set a transmit power so that a signal to interference and noise ratio received from a user equipment may fall between an upper limit and a lower limit of a predetermined target signal to interference and noise ratio . | 7Electricity
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efficient memory management can be performed using a computer system that includes a client which requests access to a memory , a memory interface coupled to the client and to the memory , wherein the memory interface comprises an arbiter to arbitrate requests received from the client to access data stored in the memory , a look ahead structure for managing the memory , a request queue for queuing memory access requests , and wherein the look ahead structure is located before the arbiter so that the look ahead structure communicates with the memory through the arbiter . efficient memory management can also be performed by sending a memory access request from a client to a look ahead structure and to a request queue , wherein the look ahead structure comprises a row bank direction queue and a tiering logic , checking state of memory being requested using the tiering logic , prioritizing memory requests according to the memory state , selecting a location to be precharged with a precharge arbiter , selecting a location to be activated using an activate arbiter , selecting a location to read or write using a read / write arbiter , and precharging , activating and reading or writing according the selections according to availability of the memory . | 6Physics
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a mems device is disclosed . the mems device comprises a first plate with a first surface and a second surface ; and an anchor attached to a first substrate . the mems device further includes a second plate with a third surface and a fourth surface attached to the first plate . a linkage connects the anchor to the first plate , wherein the first plate and second plate are displaced in the presence of an acoustic pressure differential between the first and second surfaces of the first plate . the first plate , second plate , linkage , and anchor are all contained in an enclosure formed by the first substrate and a second substrate , wherein one of the first and second substrates contains a through opening to expose the first surface of the first plate to the environment . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an exercise garment and system of obtaining access to audio while exercising , the garment carrying an electrical cable removably connected to an earphone and an audio source carried by the person exercising . methods are also disclosed . | 7Electricity
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a traction device for an internal combustion engine includes a tensioning device having two lever arms of different lengths which are rigidly connected together and which are pivotally mounted for rotation about a rotation axis . each of the lever arms supports on one end a tension pulley . the tensioning device is provided for positioning the tension pulleys on a pulling strand and a return strand by imposing an elastic force thereon . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a wire foil for a paper production installation has a supporting strip and plates fixed to the latter . the plates are mutually adjoining ceramic plates . the supporting strip and the plates of ceramic material are formed , on the mutually contacting surfaces , with mutually facing recesses , in which connecting elements are anchored . the connecting elements are fixed in the recesses in the plates of ceramic material by a form fit , and plates located beside one another are fixed to the supporting strip by at least one common connecting element extending over the joint . | 3Textiles; Paper
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disclosed are a fabrication process and a device of a multi - chip package having spliced substrates , characterized in utilizing an incomplete substrate and a substrate block with different dimensions to combine as a spliced complete substrate during the fabrication process . two kinds of chips with different functions , including memory and controller , are disposed on the incomplete substrate and the substrate block , respectively . then , the incomplete substrate and the substrate block are then spliced together by joining their spliced portions formed on their substrate sidewalls . finally , an encapsulant is formed on the incomplete substrate and further formed on the substrate block . accordingly , it is possible to integrate different functional chips into a single multi - chip package by optimizing packaging processing parameters with optimized materials . | 7Electricity
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an access server architecture , and methods for use of the architecture , are disclosed . the architecture and methods are designed to increase the scalability of and balance processor load for a network access server device . in this architecture , packet forwarding and packet processing are distributed amongst the cards serving the low - speed access lines , such that each line card is responsible for performing forwarding and packet processing for packets associated with the low - speed ports that line card serves . thus , as the number of line cards expands , forwarding resources are expanded in at least rough proportion . the nas route switch controller , as well as the high - speed ports used to access the network , are largely relieved of packet processing tasks for traffic passing through the server . the egress port uses a distribution engine that performs a cursory examination on one or more header fields on packets received at the high - speed interface - comprehending only enough information to allow each packet to be distributed to the appropriate line card for full packet processing . the route switch controller updates the routing information needed by each distribution or forwarding engine , and is largely uninvolved in the processing of individual packets . | 7Electricity
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charged - particle - beam microlithography methods and apparatus are disclosed that employ a segmented reticle and provide high - accuracy pattern transfer even under conditions of drift of the charged particle beam . beam - drift test patterns are defined on a reticle at the termini of deflection fields at one or both lengthwise ends of certain reticle stripes . corresponding beam - test marks are situated on or at the wafer . a charged particle beam passing through a beam - test pattern on the reticle is a β detection beam β that is directed to and scanned over the corresponding beam - test mark on the wafer . before performing actual pattern transfer , the beam - test marks on the wafer are scanned by the detection beam passing through the corresponding beam - drift test patterns on the reticle , and electrons emitted by impingement of the detection beam on the wafer beam - test marks are detected . the positions of the beam - test marks are detected multiple times and the corresponding data is used to measure beam drift . the beam - drift measurements provide data usable to perform a correction of the beam position so as to reduce or eliminate effects of beam drift . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device which has the steps of : forming an insulated gate field effect transistor of a first conductivity type on a semiconductor substrate ,; forming a first insulating film over the semiconductor substrate , the first insulating film covering the insulated gate electrode ; forming a contact window through the first insulating film to at least one of the source / drain regions ; embedding a metal plug in the contact window ; forming a second insulating film having an oxygen blocking function on the first insulating film , the second insulating film covering the metal plug ; forming a capacitor lower electrode on the second insulating film ; forming a dielectric oxide film having a perovskite crystal structure on the lower electrode ; annealing the semiconductor substrate in an oxygen - containing atmosphere ; and forming a capacitor upper electrode on the dielectric oxide film . a semiconductor device can be realized which has capacitors with dielectric oxide films of a perovskite crystal structure having a high dielectric constant . | 7Electricity
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the present invention discloses a synthetic polymer tooth replacement for replacing a missing tooth . the synthetic tooth replacement is a periodontic implant suitable for natural and reconstructed periodontic in the geometric / topographic construct similar to that of a natural tooth &# 39 ; s dentin below the gumline . the synthetic polymer tooth replacement is made of a composition comprising a moldable resin and weighted particular additives . the replacement is formed by centrifuging the composition and pouring into a mold . the mold is customized to the recipients missing tooth , resulting in a replacement that has an exterior that is configured to bow out over a period of time , such that when the partially cured replacement is placed in a recipient &# 39 ; s dental cavity , the replacement locks into the place while fully curing over a period of time . the advantages are the natural feel and noninvasive nature of the polymer dentin , which does not disturb the natural state of the dentin cavities . the synthetic polymer tooth replacement allows for replacement teeth without the need for bone grafting . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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apparatus for producing an interference pattern from an input optical beam , including a first optical element for separating the input optical beam into a plurality of divergent optical sub - beams and a second optical element including a first surface and a second surface . the first surface is optically coupled to the first optical element to receive at least two of the plurality of sub - beams . in addition , the second optical element is capable of redirecting via total internal reflection at least one of the sub - beams received at the first surface such that at least two sub - beams emerge from the second surface along respective paths intersecting one another outside the second optical element at a distance from the second surface . advantageously , the use of total internal reflection in the second optical element for sub - beam redirection removes any requirement for a mirror to perform this function , results in only minimal power losses as the sub - beams reflect internally and the location at which they intersect is easily adjustable . | 6Physics
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the present invention is concerned with track assemblies for an all - terrain vehicle , which make it maneuverable and effective upon a variety of unstable , uneven , stable and even surfaces , while designed to maintain tension upon the endless track belts to keep them in their due course and prevent accidental loosening while having a punctually localized surface contact with a ground surface , and at the same time reducing the damages inflicted on the terrain . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an improved laser pet toy that entertains pets , especially cats . the pet toy comprises a housing containing a laser source which projects a laser beam into a reflective surface . in turn , the reflective surface forecasts the beam through a transparent window set in the housing and projects the beam onto an opaque surface . the random movement of the beam is provided by the motion of the reflective surface which is driven by a drive member and a plurality of arm members . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus and a method for freeze - storing baked foods allow the baked foods to retain excellent crust condition , avoiding any peeling , and retain excellent sensory condition , attaining long - term frozen storage . baked foods , including baked bread and baked confectionery , are frozen in a humidified atmosphere , cooled to 30 to 35 Β° c . in terms of core temperature , and subjected to a high - humidity cooling process conducted in an atmosphere , where even upon receiving high - temperature baked foods after baking , 20 to 28 Β° c . and β§ 65 % rh , high humidity condition can be maintained , and further subjected to a frozen storage process where the baked foods are freeze stored at low temperature of β¦ freezing temperature . | 0Human Necessities
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in a system in which a host device is in communication with a peripheral device through communications device connected to a usb port , the usb host device polls the communications device to constantly regardless of the power state of the usb communications device . while in the low power mode , the usb communications device generates nak packets , indicating that the device has no data to send . the nak packets are generated in hardware , thereby allowing the usb host continues operating while unaware of the state of the peripheral device . external events can be used to trigger the usb communications device to exit the low power state without communicating with the usb host , and without the usb host altering its behavior . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a vehicle event recorder is provided that includes a camera for capturing a video as discrete image frames , and that further includes a managed loop memory and a management system for generating a virtual β timeline dilation β effect . to overcome size limits in the buffer memory of the video event recorder , the maximum time extension of a video series is increased by enabling a reduction in temporal resolution in exchange for an increase in the temporal extension . memory cells are overwritten in an β interleaved β fashion to produce a reduced frame rate for the recording of certain time periods connected to an event moment . in time periods furthest from the event moment , the resulting frame rate is minimized while in time periods closest to the event moment , the resulting frame rate is maximized . | 7Electricity
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a laparoscopic visualization system comprising a sterile , self - contained , disposable apparatus used in medical procedures for heating and applying an anti - fog solution to the distal end of laparoscopes or surgical devices is presented . it additionally serves as an endoscopic lens protector and cleaner . an efficient heating and narrow range temperature control mechanism is used in combination with an anti - fog solution to provide clear visualization through a distal lens of the surgical device inserted into the system . the configuration prevents the anti - fog solution from spilling out of the system and is designed to also be used as a holder for the surgical scope , protecting the distal lens from impact with a shock absorbent outer shell , prior to , during , and after a medical procedure . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus for image processing to detect changes in a scene includes compressing by computing a wavelet transform of an image corresponding to the scene , thresholding coefficients associated with the transform , and comparing a subset of coefficients with values to detect and indicate a change in the image . values such as averages and a standard deviation therefrom can be generated during training by processing n training images . determining whether a change has occurred includes determining the value of image sets , standard deviation and training sets , and comparing these , based on the type of change to be ascertained , to statistical information . | 6Physics
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one of the major structural components in a space frame tower is the tower leg . a novel and nonobvious tower leg structure is provided which provides significant advantages and benefits over previously available structures . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and apparatus for managing address map information are disclosed . in one embodiment , an apparatus may comprise a processor configured to store address map changes to a first data storage medium , save the address map changes to a nonvolatile data storage medium when an abnormal power state is detected , and when the power state is no longer abnormal retrieve the last saved address map information and address map changes and update the address map information using the address map changes . the apparatus may be configured to retrieve the instructions for the processor operation over a network connection . | 6Physics
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a vacuum vapor liquid recovery system employs a strong vacuum vessel that can withstand vacuums without damage . the vacuum vessel may be portable and configured to accept an inflow drain line for receiving waste liquid / vapors from a processing system . additionally , at least one outflow drain line is attached to the vacuum vessel to which a vacuum truck or other similar recovery equipment can be connected in order to pump out whatever liquids / vapors have been drained into the vacuum vapor liquid recovery system . additional features can include wheels to assist in moving and positioning the vacuum vapor liquid recovery system , tow bar , transport handles , support legs , sight port , a wash out connector , a vacuum relief , etc . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an integrated circuit comprising an adjustable voltage source to allow a plurality of voltage values to be selected ; means for measuring a voltage value derived from the adjustable voltage source ; and means for configuring the adjustable voltage source to provide a selected voltage value , wherein the selected voltage value is selected based upon a voltage value measured by the means for measuring and a voltage selected by a controller . | 6Physics
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an implantable medical device , such as a cardiac monitor and / or pulse generator is implanted during a procedure where a biologic is introduced into a targeted area of the heart . the imd monitors cardiac performance to determine the efficacy of the biologic . based on the achieved efficacy , the imd will either take no action , provide device based therapy , and / or ablate the tissue to destroy the biologic and its effects if the biologic proves unsuccessful . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed is a power plant having a nuclear reactor as a heat source and turbine assemblies comprising turbine , compressor and heat exchanger elements . the nuclear reactor is encased within a thermal barrier which is encased within a liner so as to form a free space between the thermal barrier and the liner . the free space is in communication with a cooling gas source , and the interior of the thermal barrier is in communication with a gas source . also disclosed is a method of cooling a nuclear reactor plant by passing a cooling gas into the free space between the liner and the barrier which is then passed to a recuperator after which it is passed within the thermal barrier surrounding the reactor . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to improved techniques for manufacturing power conditioning units for use with photovoltaic modules , and to inverters manufactured by these techniques . we describe a solar photovoltaic inverter , comprising : a power conditioning circuit mounted on a circuit board , the power conditioning circuit having a dc power input to receive dc power from one or more photovoltaic panels and an ac power output to deliver ac power to an ac mains power supply ; an electrically conductive shield enclosing said circuit board ; and a plastic overmould over said conductive shield and said circuit board ; wherein said electrically conductive shield has one or more holes to allow said plastic overmould to extend through said shield to cover said circuit board . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use with a novel housing and internal component design that reduces noise and vibration while increasing durability . the improved design of the portable oxygen concentrator further facilitates easy maintenance and repair over the life of the equipment . | 0Human Necessities
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a technique for recovering of β squeezed β sectors in a set of sequential sectors such as are used in shingled magnetic recording is described . embodiments of the invention use a programmable erased sector recovery scheme , which is a concatenation of a β cauchy - type β track erasure correction code , together with a media - error correction code that generates n - weighted parity - sectors per track and is capable of replacing up to n - erased sectors per track in any possible combination . | 6Physics
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according to the invention , recuperation may be optimized for a hydraulically - operated gas exchange valve by provision of two fluid - filled pressure chambers and a movable regulating piston with two active faces each defining one of the pressure chambers . the pressure chambers are each connected to two hydraulic valves of which the first hydraulic valves may be pressurized from a first pressure reservoir and the second hydraulic valves may be connected to a base pressure reservoir . the first hydraulic valves may furthermore be connected to a second pressure reservoir . a control or regulation device switches the valves , from a rest position in a first accelerating phase and a braking phase . the second pressure reservoir is provided as pressure buffer for providing the pressure in the first pressure reservoir and / or for providing pressure for the fuel pump and / or for the fuel supply to an internal combustion engine and / or for providing pressure for a further gas exchange valve in the same or another combustion cylinder of the internal combustion engine . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of using and a steel reinforced concrete protector in an anode cavity which comprises a cored hole , a drilled hole or a cut chase formed in concrete . the protector comprises a sacrificial anode assembly and a separate backfill . the sacrificial anode assembly comprises a sacrificial metal element that is a metal less noble than steel and an activator to maintain an activity of the sacrificial metal element . the at least one spacer prevents the sacrificial metal element and the activator from contacting the surface of the anode cavity . the spacer and the sacrificial metal element have a coupling mechanism which facilitates connection of the sacrificial metal element to the spacer . the backfill is a pliable and viscous material which contains an electrolyte , and the backfill facilitates embedding the anode assembly in the anode cavity . the invention also relates to a prepackaged sacrificial anode assembly and a method of increasing a shelf life of the sacrificial anode . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus for recording a multichannel program includes an audio converter adapted to convert said multichannel program at least partially into a modified program requiring less channels than said multichannel program . the audio converter including control elements used to modify the conversion process used to generate said modified program . a coefficient generator coupled to said converter to generate a coefficient indicative of the operation of said controls . a mixer is arranged to mix the coefficient with program data . a recorder is arranged to record the mixed data on a medium , whereby the medium can be played either using a multichannel player device or a reduced channel player device by using said coefficient . | 6Physics
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the invention provides an information recording medium , such as an optical disk , having a large capacity and being capable of performing read / write operations at high speeds . the recording medium includes an audio stream prepared for after - recording data , and a audio attribute information having a bit rate information to the recorded audio stream as a management information . a recorder according to the invention has a check unit for checking , in advance , the possibility of after - recording operation of the recorder to the audio stream to be after - recorded with reference to the bit rate information of the audio attribute information . | 6Physics
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in a method and to a system suited for monitoring the behaviour of a drill bit , the damping associated with a natural mode of the torsional oscillations measured by at least one measuring device placed in the drill string is determined . the appearance of a stick - slip type dysfunctioning is predicted when the damping value decreases significantly as a function of time , and drilling parameters are then varied in order to avoid the appearance of the dysfunctioning . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a driving system and driving unit for driving luminous elements has a fast build - up speed from the application of voltage to the point of light emission , thereby allowing fast scanning , as well as the capacity for miniaturization of driving sources . the driving system for driving luminous elements includes a plurality of intersecting anode and cathode lines arranged in a matrix , the anode lines being one of scan lines and drive lines , and the cathode lines being the other of scan lines and drive lines ; a plurality of luminous elements , each of the luminous elements being coupled to one of the scan lines and one of the drive lines at a point where the scan and drive lines intersect ; and control circuitry for causing at least one of the luminous elements to emit light by executing scanning of at least one of the scan lines and , during a predetermined period of the scanning , by coupling a driving source to at least one of the drive lines in synchronism with the scanning , the control circuitry resetting the scan lines before switching to a subsequent scan line by coupling each of the scan lines to a same reset voltage potential . | 6Physics
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a process for producing an improved non - volatile storage cell of the metal - ferroelectric - semiconductor type is provided . the non - volatile storage cell has at least one metal - ferroelectric - semiconductor transistor formed in a semiconductor substrate and having a source , a drain , and a gate . the gate is insulated from the source and the drain by a ferroelectric layer . the transistor has at least one lateral programming electrode in contact with the ferroelectric layer and insulated from the gate . in a preferred embodiment the cell also has a dielectric layer interposed between the ferroelectric layer and the substrate . particular utility for the present invention is found in the area of static memory devices , although other utilities are contemplated . | 6Physics
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force feedback elements are incorporated at various points in a flight helmet . an onboard computer system identifies critical events and translates such events into a force feedback pulse applied to one or more of the force feedback elements , warning the pilot of the critical event while at the same time suppressing more conventional critical event warnings that may distract a pilot . additionally , force feedback elements are incorporated into a vest , bodysuit or body armor . a mobile , personal computer system applies a force feedback pulse to one or more of the force feedback elements to indicate an event that might otherwise require an audible signal . | 6Physics
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an integrated array of solar cells is produced in continuous layers of photovoltaic junction forming semiconductor materials . adjacent solar cells are sufficiently isolated by virtue of a relatively high resistivity in the semiconductor layers . the solar cells are connected in series by shorting the junction at selected points . | 7Electricity
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a method for dry - etching a polycide film composed of a double layer film of a polysilicon film provided on a semiconductor substrate and a metal silicide film provided on said polysilicon film according to the present invention comprises the steps of : a first etching step for etching said silicide film with a first etching gas containing no fluorine - based gasses using a photoresist film as a mask , and a second etching step for etching said polysilicon film with a second etching gas not containing chloride gas and fluorine gas using said patterned metal silicide film and said photoresist film remaining on said metal silicide film after said first etching step as a mask . | 7Electricity
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an electrical connector is provided comprising a female member configured to couple with male member . the female member includes a female receptacle having an opening , and a female electrode is at least partially disposed within the female receptacle . a resilient member is configured to enhance electrical connection between the female electrode and a male connector electrode . | 7Electricity
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a 4 - phase clock generator comprises four gates for generating four clock signals from a master clock signal . the logic levels of four clock signals change in predetermined order after the master clock signal changes from a first logic level to a second logic level and they change in inverse order after the master clock signal changes back to the first logic level . the four clock signals are suitable to operate a shift register without making the adjoining transfer gates of the shift register conductive simultaneously . | 7Electricity
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a tray includes a floor and a pair of opposed side walls , each having a cutout , one of which is larger to form the dropside . a pair of bail members are pivotably and slidably secured to opposed end walls . the bail members are supported by the end walls at a plurality of selected heights . the bail member is arranged to provide structural support to the dropside of a similar tray stacked thereon . the stiffness of the support is increased by the design of the bail member , which has a support portion with an elongated cross section . the elongated cross section is maintained in a vertical orientation when the bail member is in any of the stacking positions . in this manner , the dropside can have a large cutout without deflecting substantially during use . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for making arthropodicidal oxadiazines and intermediates which are racemic or enantiomerically enriched at their chiral center , the method for making the oxadiazines comprising reaction of an intermediate selected from ## str1 ## wherein : r 1 is f , cl , or c 1 - c 3 fluoroalkoxy , r 2 is c 1 - c 3 alkyl , and r 4 is h or co 2 ch 2 . as well as certain selected intermediates including those depicted above , and methods of making them . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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this invention provides an acid - hardening resin composition which is activated by exposure to actinic light , wherein the composition is a condensation polymerizable blend of an aminoplast , an alkyd resin ; and a sulfolene catalyst . when the invention coating composition is subjected to ultraviolet light exposure and a subsequent bake cycle , a film is obtained which has good mechanical properties and excellent adherence to substrates . in a further embodiment , a superior substantially 100 % solids coating system is provided which comprises an aminoplast ; an alkyd resin ; a sulfolene catalyst ; a photoinitiator ; and a polymerizable olefinically unsaturated monomer or prepolymer . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an effective - to - real address translation cache management apparatus and method utilizes an effective - to - real address translation cache segment register latch having a bit corresponding to each of the segment registers . when a segment register is utilized to perform an effective - to - real address translation , which is stored in the effective - to - real address translation cache , the corresponding bit in the effective - to - real address translation cache segment register latch is set . in this way , a record is kept of which segment registers are currently mapped in the effective - to - real address translation cache . when a move to segment register instruction alters the content of a segment register , then the effective - to - real address translation cache segment register latch is examined to determine if that segment register has been mapped in the effective - to - real address translation cache . if so , then an effective - to - real address translation cache invalidation latch is set . otherwise , the move to segment register has no effect on the effective - to - real address translation cache . when a context synchronizing event occurs , the effective - to - real address translation cache invalidation latch is examined to determine whether or not to invalidate the effective - to - real address translation cache . in this way , the frequency of effective - to - real address translation cache invalidation may be reduced thereby increasing processor efficiency . | 6Physics
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disclosed herein is a circuit including a phase frequency detector configured to compare phases of an input signal and a feedback signal , and to generate first and second control signals as a function of that comparison . an attenuation circuit includes a capacitor coupled in series between a node and a switching node , and is configured to charge the capacitor and disconnect the switching node from ground based on assertion of the first control signal , and discharge the capacitor and connect the switching node to ground based on assertion of the second control signal . | 7Electricity
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a small and compact vacuum - pressure pump which serves as a portable vacuum - pressure source is disclosed . the pump includes a cylinder coupled with one handle and a piston therein coupled with another handle . a valving means with a rotatable in a cylinder allows either a vacuum or pressure to be created at a port to the valving means . the valving means which is located ahead of an inlet valve to the cylinder can adapt a preexisting vacuum pump to operate either as a vacuum pump or a pressure pump as required . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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apparatus for the continuous , chipless separation of individual , identical pieces from a solid round workpiece , includes at least two cutting rollers , cooperating with one another , for separating and rolling the workpiece . each of the cutting rollers is defined by a separating portion and has a coil , with the height of the coil of one cutting roller being equal or slightly greater than the radius of the workpiece in the separating portion , and with the coil of the other cutting roller so configured as to eliminate a collision in the separating portion with the coil of the one cutting roller . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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multiwavelength laser sources that are precisely aligned relative to each other and suitable , for instance , for multistation , multicolor ros . the device is made by growing on a semiconductor substrate a set of epitaxial layers in a laterally injecting laser configuration with progressively narrower bandgap quantum well active regions towards the surface of the crystal . selective etching can then be used to remove all quantum wells with emissions shorter than the ultimately desired wavelength in a given cavity . this approach can be applied to three different types of laser structures ; conventional edge emitting lasers , grating surface emitting lasers , and vertical surface emitting lasers . also described is a vertical cavity , surface - emitting laser with lateral injection employing a reflector structure comprised of a iii - v semiconductor layer beneath the active region , and a reflecting mirror above the active region . | 7Electricity
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a method of promoting the growth of plants which comprises applying to the surface of a plant growth medium to be exposed to a source of ultraviolet radiation a light - degradable mulching film for agricultural use , comprising a resin composition , whose resin components consist essentially of from 5 to 50 percent by weight of polyisobutylene oxide resin , the balance of a second resin component selected from the group consisting of at least one polyolefin resin and a mixture of at least one polyolefin resin and at least one polydiene resin . the resin composition can be made into a mulching film which , when exposed to the sunlight , photolytically degrades into a pulverized condition within a selected period of time . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to biomarkers , to their use and to a method for diagnosing in vitro or detecting the progression of a neurodegenerative disease in an individual , in particular for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis . the method comprises the steps of isolating a biological sample from the individual ; quantifying the level of one or more polypeptides in the biological sample according to the invention ; comparing the obtained level with a reference level . | 6Physics
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a bulk container for bottom unloading having a novel deformable bottom feature . the novel bottom feature comprises a plurality of scorelines being formed on the central portion of the bottom with the scorelines serving to weaken the bottom portion so that it deforms into a generally funnel shape from the weight of the product positioned within the container . the product is then removed from the container through an opening in the deformed bottom with the flow from the container being controlled by a slide plate if flow control is desired by the user of the container . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a thermally stable diamond compact which has an alloy of liquidus above 700 Β° c . bonded to a surface thereof . the alloy contains at least 40 percent by weight of silver or gold or a combination thereof and 1 to 10 percent by weight of an active metal selected from the group of tungsten , titanium , zirconium , hafnium , vanadium , niobium , tantalum , chromium and molybdenum and having a liquidus temperature above 700 Β° c . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an elongated tubular enclosure or receptacle has a radially outward extending shield for protecting the hand of the user when the disposable needle of a hypodermic syringe is being placed into the enclosure after use and before discarding . | 0Human Necessities
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a cooling module for use with a dmd module of a projection apparatus is provided . the cooling module comprises a heat conduction device , at least one heat pipe , and at least one fin . heat accumulating on the dmd module can be released from the heat conduction device to the fins through the heat pipe . meanwhile , the fins partially overlap along the direction of the light coming from the light source . thus , the fins can also prevent the unused light in the casing of the projection apparatus from leakage . | 6Physics
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aspects of the present invention provide high - performance indexing for data - intensive systems in which β slicing β is used to organize indexing data on an ssd such that related entries are located together . slicing enables combining multiple reads into a single β slice read β of related items , offering high read performance . small in - memory indexes , such as hash tables , bloom filters or lsh tables , may be used as buffers for insert operations to resolve slow random writes on the ssd . when full , these buffers are written to the ssd . the internal architecture of the ssd may also be leveraged to achieve higher performance via parallelism . such parallelism may occur at the channel - level , the package - level , the die - level and / or the plane - level . consequently , memory and compute resources are freed for use by higher layer applications , and better performance may be achieved . | 6Physics
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a system and method for managing access to assets in a distributed data storage system includes requesting , from a client computer , a semi - preemptible access lock from a server computer . the semi - preemptible lock , if granted , is held by the client computer as long as the server does not demand it back , with the client computer granting open instances under non - preemptible file locks for the asset to which the locks pertain as long as the client computer holds the semi - preemptible lock . when another client computer requests the semi - preemptible lock , the server can demand the lock from the holding client , which relinquishes the lock if no open instances are protected by the lock . otherwise , the holding client computer first attempts to downgrade its lock to meet the request , and if compatibility is not achieved thereby , the holding client refuses to relinquish the lock . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the suspended urinary external drainage system includes a liquid barrier with a periphery attached to a collector , with a tubular cross section , that encircles the barrier . a plurality of capillary tubes pass through a wall of the collector . each of the plurality of capillary tubes has a capillary inlet adjacent to the liquid barrier and a capillary discharge inside the collector . a soft lining covers the capillary tubes . discharge tubes connected to the collector carry urine to a holding bag . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of conducting an economic transaction includes the steps of wirelessly receiving a card - transmitted signal , where the card - transmitted signal includes user account information and an indicator of an amount of elapsed time between a recognition of a vibration applied to a wirelessly - transmitting credit or debit card and a transmission of the card - transmitted signal from the card . the method further includes determining a last detected vibration at a point - of - sale device , calculating an amount of time elapsed since the identification of the last detected vibration , and comparing the amount of time elapsed since the identification of the last detected vibration with the amount of elapsed time between a recognition of a vibration applied to a card and a transmission of the card - transmitted signal from the card . | 6Physics
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a multiple compartment bag comprises a backing sheet and a cover sheet forming a first compartment open at its top end . a second compartment , usually shorter , is formed by a compartment forming sheet and a closure sheet overlying the cover sheet and one another , these smaller sheets being sealed at their edges to the edges of the two larger sheets to maximize the width of the compartment . the second compartment opening is labyrinthine , formed by the overlap between the compartment forming sheet top portion and the overlying closure sheet bottom portion . the length of the overlap is at least 30 % of the total length of the second compartment , as compared to 10 % in a prior proposal , and preferably is not more than 70 %, thus ensuring safe retention of a bulky article in the second compartment while providing for ease of its insertion and its subsequent easy removal by the recipient . such a bag is especially suited to package a large flat article , such as a newspaper , in the first compartment , and a smaller but bulkier article , such as a sample cereal box , in the second compartment . the bags are especially adapted for ready hand insertion of the articles into their respective compartments by distribution personnel in the field of advertising sample distribution from bulk supplies of the bags , publications and articles . the invention also provides inexpensive methods of making such multiple compartment bags . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a plug for retaining wire on a substantially vertical elongate post having an inverted substantially l - shaped slot that opens into a substantially horizontal elongate wire - introducing portion and ends in a substantially vertical elongate wire - retaining portion , wherein the plug is adapted to friction fit in the wire - introducing portion to substantially horizontally overlap wire previously received in wire - retaining portion . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a kit for the customization of an electronic candle , which kit includes an electronic candle assembly comprising an illumination element and means for illuminating the illumination element for providing a simulated illuminated wax candle effect , a first sleeve having a translucent portion and first customizing indicia , a second sleeve having a translucent portion and second customizing indicia , a second indicia being visually distinguishable from the first indicia , the assembly and each sleeve has cooperable constructions for selective assembly of each sleeve to the electronic candle assembly for customizing the alternative electronic candle . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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chemical method of cleaning metallic residue from forming tools utilizing the application of a caustic material including base or mild acid to the tool for a short period of time . the caustic material is held in substantially fixed relation for a period of time to dislodge the metallic residue followed by neutralization or removal . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a question and answer board game is provided simulating the pocket billiards game known as snooker . the game board is designed to follow the appearance of a snooker table and game pieces are provided to represent the &# 34 ; red &# 34 ; and &# 34 ; colored &# 34 ; balls used in the pocket billiards game . the game pieces are manipulated in accordance with the answering of questions contained on cards , i . e . they are &# 34 ; pocketed &# 34 ; or removed from the game board if the answers are correct . following the hales of snooker , the point value of certain of the game pieces increases in ascending order depending upon the difficulty of the posed questions . thus , by playing the game of the invention , the game of snooker may be learned and enjoyed while additional knowledge may be imparted to the players . | 0Human Necessities
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in some embodiments , network traffic information is captured at network information sources . these sources provide detailed information about the network communications transactions at a network device . importantly , different types of sources can provide different types of information . gatherer devices gather the detailed information from the various information source devices and convert the information into standardized information . the gatherer devices can correlate the gathered information with account information for network transaction accounting . manager devices manage the gatherer devices and store the gathered standardized information . the manager devices eliminate duplicate network information that may exist in the standardized information . the manager devices also consolidate the information . importantly , the information stored by the manager devices represents the consolidated , account correlated , network transaction information that can be used for billing or network accounting . the system thereby provides a distributed network accounting and billing system . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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this invention provides a method for the quantitation and quality assurance of qpcr data . in particular , the invention provides a method for extracting data curves from a qpcr assay , estimating the shape and characteristics of an amplification curve and producing a quality score metric . the invention also provides a robust method for calculating a threshold cycle value and classifying the status of the qpcr results . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a projector including a projector to superpose pictures on a screen , the pictures being displayed on cathode ray tubes corresponding to different colors . reference signals are inputted to the corresponding cathode ray tubes for a predetermined period of time after application of power so that one of both a picture with a uniform brightness and a picture with a uniform color is formed all over the screen in response to the reference signals . the projector effectively reduces the fluctuation in registration of the displayed pictures . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for characterizing a liquid hydrocarbon fuel having unknown or variable composition is described and shown herein . | 6Physics
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