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a method of treating organic material including the steps of comminuting the material to achieve an average particle size of less than about 10 mm ; drying the material to achieve a moisture content of less than about 40 % ; exposing the dried comminuted material to reduced pressure and contacting said dried comminuted material with gaseous hydrogen peroxide at reduced pressure . | 0Human Necessities
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a bi - directional slide mechanism . a pair of master and slave disks engages opposite sides of the platform . rotational drivers are connected to master disks so the disks rotate eccentrically about their respective axes of rotation . opposing slave disks are connected to master disks on opposite sides of the platform by a circuitous mechanical linkage , or are electronically synchronized together using stepper motors , to effect coordinated motion . the synchronized eccentric motion of the pairs of master / slave disks compels smooth linear motion of the platform forwards and backwards without backlash . the apparatus can be incorporated in a mems device . | 6Physics
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the invention provides a method of increasing an immune response in a mammal . the method involves administering to the mammal an admixture comprising an immunogen and a plant lectin . the plant lectin acts as an adjuvant to increase an immune response against the immunogen . the method is especially well - suited for mucosal administration to humans and other mammals . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention is related to controlled mechanical platforms for video cameras . a device rotating on a support allows control and stabilization of the position of a camera being rotatable in three dimensions . the construction described above can improve stability of the platform . vibration level transmitted from the unstable base to the platform is reduced . areas of application : portable stabilizers for operators , installation of cameras on vehicles , cranes and cables , unmanned machines . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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mechanism for providing and controlling long stroke turret slide movement in an automatically operable screw machine . means are provided to obtain a longer stroke of the turret slide than is normally possible in an automatically operable screw machine . fluid operable means control the movement of the turret slide member or turret support member with respect to a mechanically operable carrier member upon which the turret slide member rests . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a glove box damper device is disclosed having a cam rotationally moving against a spring to slow the descent of glove box lid during opening . the glove box damper device is easy to install , has reduced costs over many previous damper devices and reduces breakage . the glove box damper is suitable for use with glove box lids having a sheet metal insert to meet automotive safety requirements . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a dispenser for dispensing a thermoplastic product in a fluid state , the dispenser including : a case having a manual holding part ; a reservoir composed of a wall forming an enclosure for holding a supply of the product ; a product applicator disposed in proximity to a reservoir opening for receiving product in a fluid state from the reservoir , wherein at least a portion of the reservoir wall is made of an electrically conductive plastic constituting a heat source , and the dispenser further has electrodes connected to the electrically conductive plastic of the reservoir portion for delivering heating current to the heat source . | 0Human Necessities
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a set of hexagonal playing pieces , of a shape which when played side to side in beehive pattern create a base , for successive interlocking levels of play . each player attempts to place his tiles in the most strategically advantageous position . | 0Human Necessities
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the optical fiber backscatter signal generator generates simulatedptical fiber backscatter waveform signals that are used to characterize or calibrate an optical time - domain reflectometer . an otdr is a commercially available test instrument that measures loss and length of a fiber optic cable by launching an optical signal into the cable and measuring the power that is reflected back into the otdr . the ofbsg device creates a simulated optical fiber backscattered signal of a virtual cable and couples this signal into the otdr so that length accuracy , loss accuracy , and dynamic range of the otdr can be determined . an electrooptical section , a signal generator section and a microprocessor section that is programmable to simulate a variety of cable anomalies , provide adaptability to accommodate a wide variety of otdrs and , by reason of its sound engineering design , it is capable of being used under adverse conditions such as those encountered in the field . | 6Physics
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a compressor component having an airfoil with a profile in accordance with table 1 is disclosed . the compressor component , such as a compressor blade , has an increased thickness over a portion of the airfoil span in order to increase stiffness . furthermore , the airfoil has been restacked so as to induce a compressive stress in the blade root / attachment area . the increased stiffness and restacked airfoil combine to improve high - cycle fatigue capability of the compressor component . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a security alarm sensor for mounting between two corner walls is described comprising a housing unit having a housing base for attachment to the corner walls and a selectively detachable housing cover ; a circuit board sized for engagement within the housing unit ; first and second openings on opposite sides of the housing base ; first and second mounting pins selectively movable within the first and second openings wherein said mounting pins have a length and a range of movement so as to have a first position wherein the mounting pins are totally retracted within the housing unit and a second position wherein said mounting pins extend outwardly from the housing unit sufficiently to pierce the corner walls and securely hold the security alarm sensor in place . the installation of the alarm sensor is usually accomplished by first removing the housing cover from the housing base and detaching the printed circuit board prior to mounting the housing base to the corner of the wall . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a timing mechanism actuated by hydraulic fluid uses a means responsive to vacuum to relatively displace a drive member and a driven member . when incorporated in an internal combustion engine for advancing or retarding an engine camshaft with respect to an engine crankshaft , the relative displacement is selectively controlled to reduce smog - producing exhaust emission and improve engine performance and fuel economy . in the preferred embodiment , the drive member and driven member form a fluid pressure chamber therebetween and the vacuum responsive means regulates the hydraluic fluid in said chamber . a vacuum control means which is responsive to engine operating conditions governs the application of vacuum to the vacuum responsive means . when engine operating conditions are at certain specified levels , a signal is transmitted to actuate the vacuum control means to allow the application of vacuum to the vacuum responsive means . with the application of sufficient vacuum , the vacuum responsive means allows hydraulic fluid into the chamber whereby the drive member and driven member are relatively displaced . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a chemical pretreatment method for inserting lithium into cathode active material silver vanadium oxide to provide a reduced form of silver vanadium oxide which , when included into a cathode mixture and incorporated into an electrochemical cell , may result in a cell with a lowered initial open circuit voltage , thereby eliminating the need to lower unstably high initial cell voltages through external loads after cell construction . | 7Electricity
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a zoom lens consisting of a front lens portion having a plurality of lens units which are separated from each other by spaces which vary for zooming , and a rear lens portion comprising an image forming relay lens group for introducing rays of light emitted from the front lens portion to an image surface . the rear lens portion consists of a front relay group that is widely spaced ahead of a rear relay group . the rear relay group comprises a first movable lens group having a positive refractive power that moves along the optical axis for macro photography , and a second movable lens group having a positive refractive power that independently moves along the optical axis to adjust tracking . | 6Physics
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a click conversion score is a tool to provide a new “ ad - exchange ” for connecting publishers and advertisers in the pay - per - click advertising market . the ccs provides checks and balances into the ad - exchange by assessing the quality of traffic each publisher provides advertisers using an adaptive , multi - dimensional profiling system . this assessment is directly used in the charges billed the advertisers . the score is adaptive , and highly dependent on the conversion feedback loop provided by advertisers . a ccs system scores each click and each resulting conversion an advertiser receives from the ad - exchange . in the preferred implementation , the score reflects a ratio of the measured conversion rate for a publisher &# 39 ; s traffic with the “ expected ” conversion rate based upon advertisers histories . | 6Physics
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a filler carrier of the type adapted to move metal extrusions in a generally horizontal plane beneath the dispensing nozzle of a machine for dispensing uncured liquid plastic is disclosed . uncured liquid plastic is dispensed into a channel of the extrusion which is subsequently cut so as to form a thermal barrier between the remaining sections of the extrusion which remain coupled by means of the cured plastic material . the filler carrier is provided with a mechanically driven conduit that is movable between a first lowered position that permits the passage thereover of the extrusion , to a second raised position wherein an upper opening of the movable conduit receives the nozzle of the dispensing machine so that uncured liquid plastic from the machine and any subsequent flushing solvent passing therethrough may be collected and transferred to an appropriate container in a clean and simple fashion . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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data signal amplification and processing circuitry with multiple signal gains for increasing dynamic signal range . an incoming data signal is processed in accordance with multiple signal gains . the resultant signals have multiple signal values which are compared to predetermined lower and higher thresholds . the desired output signal is : the maximum sample signal value when the maximum value fails to traverse a predetermined lower threshold ; the minimum sample signal value when an adjacent larger one of the plurality of sample signal values traverses a predetermined higher threshold ; a smaller of mutually adjacent ones of a pair of the plurality of sample signal values when a larger one of the pair of sample signal values traverses the predetermined higher threshold and the smaller value fails to traverse the predetermined lower threshold ; and a combination of the smaller and larger ones of the pair of sample signal values when the larger value traverses the predetermined lower threshold and fails to traverse the predetermined higher threshold . | 7Electricity
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in a charging management system for electrical vehicles , a maximum charging current for a plurality of charging operations , e . g ., for a plurality of charging stations and / or a plurality of electrical vehicles , is coordinated in a centralized or a decentralized manner while complying with predefined flexibly adjustable secondary conditions . the secondary conditions can include economic and / or technical stipulations . in addition to a centralized load management system , a decentralized load management facility carries out a load distribution via a master charging station or autonomously by each charging station itself . if the master charging station fails , a changeover is made to a backup master charging station . the method can be used , for example , in electrical mobility , in particular the electrification of individual traffic . | 7Electricity
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spherical storage containers for radioactive materials , such as plutonium oxides and salts , are comprised of coupled hemispheres joined by helical threads or bayonet connections . the spherical storage containers are supported in a barrel by a vertical strut and laterally extending straps or are supported in cylindrically configured frames . | 6Physics
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in a telecommunications system such as a global mobile telephone network in which each subscriber unit includes a subscriber identity module , each sim card has fixed memory locations , to which data can be addressed over the air . some of the locations can not be overwritten from the subscriber unit but can be accessed therefrom on the entry of short simple codes , each associated with one of the locations . further fixed memory locations can be read over the air only when the subscriber enters a personal identification number . locking control files are used to control read / write access to the locations respectively . | 7Electricity
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a device which includes means for detecting a film sensitivity code based upon international standardization organization and provided on a film cartridge when the film cartridge is loaded , whereby it is determined whether or not a film is one whose cartridge has a code provided thereon by adding 1 to the film sensitivity code detected the means to detect if a carry - over appears or not . | 6Physics
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a ferroelectric liquid crystal device is formed by disposing a ferroelectric chiral smectic liquid crystal between a pair of substrates respectively having thereon one and the other of a group of scanning electrodes and a group of data electrodes disposed so as to form an electrode matrix in combination . a liquid crystal apparatus is constituted so as to detect a temperature of the liquid crystal device and insert a pause period corresponding to the detected temperature in a drive waveform for driving the device . | 6Physics
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a method of descaling a rod comprises forming at least one bend in the rod and rotating the bent portion in an appproximately circular path while maintaining it in a space having a distribution of separated cleaning particles therein in a suspended relationship relative thereto . the rotating bent portion strikes the distributed particles and is cleaned thereby . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a novel hypodermic syringe and integral antiseptic dispenser , with the syringe having a barrel portion adapted to contain fluid to be injected . a needle is operatively mounted on one end of the barrel portion , and a plunger is located on the other end of the barrel portion , with appropriate manipulation of the plunger bringing about the injection of fluid from the needle . the improvement comprises a presoaked antiseptic dispenser that may be disposed on the barrel portion , with the antiseptic dispenser making it convenient to clean the intended injection site immediately before the injection . the antiseptic dispenser may take the form of a pad carried by the barrel portion of the syringe , or a generally cylindrical pad - carrying member encircling a portion of the needle end of the syringe , or any of a number of related configurations . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention discloses a communication system including a communications network , a multiplicity of communications terminals which are connectable to the communications network and which can be employed by users to communicate via the communications network , the user not necessarily being identified with a given communications terminal , apparatus for monitoring whether or not a user is connected to the communications network irrespective of which of the multiplicity of communications terminals that user is employing , and apparatus for annunciating to a seeking user , currently connected to the communications network via any of the multiplicity of communications terminals , network connection status information relating to other users who are in a set of sought users , which set is definable by the seeking user , and for providing the seeking user connection address information relating to those sought users who are currently connected to the communications network . | 7Electricity
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according to principles of the invention , a distributed data processing system having a host computer coupled by way of a network to one or more peripheral devices is presented . in part , this distributed data processing system has advantages over current technologies because executables run on a host device can also be downloaded and executed on a target peripheral device . the virtual machine instruction processor located in the host machine and the peripheral device run the same instruction set and therefore readily share executables . this capability opens up robust communication between the peripheral device and the host machine and sophisticated peripheral device management and administration . | 6Physics
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a vehicle emissions test shed is able to accommodate internal pressure changes due to temperature changes or other causes during a test cycle , which would otherwise cause a measurement threatening air exchange . the pressure is kept constant , without changing the shed volume and without withdrawing air and fuel vapor from within the shed . airtight compensation bladders within the shed are inflated or exhausted in response to a sensed incipient pressure drop or rise . the pressure is automatically kept substantially constant , preventing leaks in or out of the shed . | 6Physics
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a device for piercing a nut has a cup - shaped member with a manually engageable , convex surface and a concave underside . a cutter is mounted on the concave underside of the member and points along a thrust direction . a retractable element is mounted adjacent to the cutter to reciprocate along the thrust direction . this retractable element can retract relative to the member to expose and give the cutter clearance for piercing the nut . the device is used by placing the retractable element over the nut with the cup - shaped member over the element . then the cup - shaped member is thrust down to pierce the nut with the cutter . when the cup - shaped member is released , the retractable element moves relative to the cup - shaped member to push the nut off the cutter . | 0Human Necessities
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apparatus for storing a voltage analogous to an exposure parameter in photographic cameras with an electronic timer and with electric exposure measurement , having the characteristics that an analog - to - digital converter is provided as the storage unit , containing a digital - to - analog converter , the output voltage of which is fed to a comparator wherein this output voltage is compared with the voltage delivered by the exposure meter part . the signal obtained at the comparator output in the case of voltage identity stops the analog - to - digital converter and the voltage remaining at the output of the digital - to - analog converter controls the respective exposure parameter in the camera . | 6Physics
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a high frequency magnetic properties measuring system is used for measurement of high frequency magnetic properties , for example high frequency core - loss and magnetic hysteresis curve in soft magnetic materials such as ferrites , permalloy and amorphous magnetic cores used in inductors , transformers and filters of various electric and electromagnetic systems and devices such as computers and multimedia devices . a digital oscilloscope is operated as a waveform detection unit for measuring magnetic fields and magnetic flux density . a signal generator and a power amplifier are operated as a signal input unit . the digital oscilloscope and the signal generator are remotely controlled through a general purpose interface bus by the computer . the high frequency magnetic properties are measured by remote control and the resulting data can be outputted and stored by the computer . when measuring the high frequency signal , the core - loss can be analyzed by applying suitable waveforms . | 6Physics
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a system , method and computer product for facilitating closing of a loan is provide . in one embodiment , the method comprises receiving transaction information for the loan , storing the transaction information in a memory , preliminarily compiling one or more electronic documents with at least some of the transaction information , outputting for review by a first party to the loan , the one or more preliminarily compiled electronic documents , receiving an electronic signature indicating approval of at least one of the preliminarily compiled electronic documents by the first party , maintaining one or more financing terms associated with the loan , outputting electronic closing documents for the loan that comprise the at least one preliminary compiled electronic document with an electronic signature , and one or more documents sufficient to contractually bind the first party to the loan . | 6Physics
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a method for idle charging of a hybrid vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include : detecting an soc of a battery and entering times to an idle charge control state ; changing an entering point and a releasing point of the idle charge control according to a number of entering times to the idle charge control state for a predetermined period ; performing idle charging by forcibly starting an engine when the soc of the battery reaches the entering point of the idle charge control ; and stopping the engine when the soc of the battery reaches the releasing point of the idle charge control state as the idle charge is performed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an outdoor shelter particularly of the type normally utilized in transit systems constructed of extruded aluminum members . the extruded members include outwardly extending fins each of which is scored along its base line to permit portions thereof to be easily removed for assembly purposes . side walls are assembled by abutting the same against the fins and then utilizing a securing member which is affixed to the body of the extrusion to retain the side wall securely in place and permit side walls of varying thicknesses to be utilized without the necessity of different extrusions therefor . a roofing member is secured in place in a similar manner along with an extruded fascia , the mitered corners of which are rapidly secured together by a simple stamping . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the invention provides a method and system for cleaning pet paws providing a bounded container containing a plurality of soft scrub brushes defining a paw cleaning region within an outer container wall wherein cleaning solution can flow freely within the container between a paw - for - cleaning , the container wall , and the brushes while allowing space for sediment . a spill resistant lid allows easy transport . an optional splash resistant lid containing a further brush boundary enables an enhanced side leg cleaning . the proposed method and system enables an enhanced deep cleaning through repeated submersion within the container and removable of debris . the system aids in prevention of infection and disease . | 0Human Necessities
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an engine ignition control method and system for controlling ignition timing that computes a predicted crankshaft angular velocity based on prior computed and verified crankshaft angular velocity and acceleration and determines a capture window of the next crankshaft position sensor pickup signal for the verification of the predicted crankshaft angular velocity . the ignition control system also utilizes both crankshaft position pickup signals and the intake manifold air pressure measurements for determining the stroke of the combustion cycle in turn providing more accurately timed signals for the fuel injection and ignition systems . during engine starts , the engine ignition control system performs a series of continuous spark - triggering , determines if each spark - triggering being at the correct or incorrect point in the combustion cycle by detecting if there is any engine acceleration and adjusts the generation of the signal for the next spark - triggering accordingly . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a digital cable broadcast receiver and a method for automatically processing caption data of various standards and types , is disclosed . the digital broadcast receiver includes : a demultiplexer for dividing a received broadcast stream into video data , audio data , supplementary information ; a controller for determining whether caption data included in the video data is digital caption data or analog caption data on the basis of caption information included in the supplementary information , and outputting a control signal according to a result of the determining ; a digital caption decoder for extracting and decoding digital caption data from the video data according to the control signal ; and an analog caption decoder for extracting and decoding analog caption data from the video data according to the control signal . | 7Electricity
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in one embodiment , the invention provides a method for manufacturing an array of interferometric modulators . each interferometric modulator comprises first and second optical layers which when the interferometric modulator is in an undriven state are spaced by a gap of one size , and when the interferometric modulator is in a driven state are spaced by a gap of another size , the size of the gap determining an optical response of the interferometric modulator . the method comprises fabricating interferometric modulators of a first type characterized by the size of the gap between its first and second optical layers when in the undriven state ; fabricating interferometric modulators of a second type characterized by the size of the gap between its first and second optical layers when in the undriven state ; and fabricating modulators of a third type characterized by the size of the gap between its first and second optical layers when in the undriven state , wherein fabricating the interferometric modulators of the first , second , and third types comprises using a sequence of deposition and patterning steps of not more than 9 masking steps to deposit and pattern layers of material on a substrate . | 6Physics
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a ski binding for downhill skiing and cross - country skiing has a plate which can be pivoted upwards in the front region about an axis located transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski . a front ski binding and a rear heel holder for a ski boot or cross - country ski boot are fastened on the plate . at least one catch element which is arranged in front of , or in the region of , the rear sole holder can be used to secure the plate , in its rear region , on the abutment fitted on the ski . in addition , at least one catch element is arranged in the front region of the plate . the plate is fixed on the ski , and reinforced , in the manner of a conventional downhill ski binding by the further catch element in the front region of the ski binding and , in the locked state , is anchored at the front end and at the rear end , and at a number of locations therebetween , on parts of the ski or parts which have been fixed to the ski . | 0Human Necessities
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a light - emitting diode lamp comprises a frame defining a pair of slots therein , a light bar fixed on the frame at one side thereof by pushing the light bar into the slots , a driving module mounted on the frame at the other side thereof , and a lamp cover fixed on the frame and covering the light bar . the light bar is inserted into the slots of the frame to be mounted in the light - emitting diode lamp . the driving module electrically connects with the light bar . the slots are defined in two walls of the frame wherein the two walls extend away from each other along a radiating direction of the light bar . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to armature windings for dc electrical machines , and in particular to those that use electronic commutation and have relatively few slots per pole - pair . the armature windings are particularly well suited for use with rotating dc electrical machines that have a large diameter and a large number of poles such as those that might be directly coupled to the turbine blade assembly of a wind turbine . the armature winding is arranged in relation to the magnetic field generated by a field winding or by permanent magnets such that a number of commutation events during the time taken for the relative movement between the armature and the field system of one pole - pair is much larger than the number of coils per pole - pair . | 7Electricity
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it is an object of the present invention to provide a rotation matching mechanism for an automatic clutch type transmission which makes it possible to obtain superior friction characteristics in a rotation matching braking device that synchronizes the gears of the transmission during up - shifting . the present invention provides an automatic clutch type transmission comprising a speed - change clutch which engages or disengages the driving force of the engine , a transmission which is connected to the speed - change clutch so as to transmit the abovementioned driving force , a shift lever which is used to shift the gears of the transmission , and a control device which automatically engages and disengages the abovementioned speed - change clutch as a result of the operation of the shift lever , wherein a rotation matching braking device is disposed on the input shaft of the transmission so that this braking device reduces the speed of rotation of the input shaft of the transmission during up - shifting and thus synchronizes the gear to which the shift is being made . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to long term multiplication and permanent establishment of a cell line of human liver epithelial cells . the human liver epithelial cell line is capable of mitotically proliferating and continuously growing in vitro under suitable environmental conditions in suitable culture media . a method of producing an immortalized human liver epithelial cell line is also disclosed . the invention also relates to serum - free cell medium developed to support long term multiplication and permanent establishment of a cell line of human liver epithelial cells . the medium may contain an effective cell growth promoting amount of calcium ions ; an effective cell growth promoting amount of glucose ; an effective amount of insulin to aid cells in glucose uptake ; an effective cell growth promoting amount of hydrocortisone ; an effective amount of epidermal growth factor to bind epidermal growth factor receptors on cells ; an effective amount of transferrin to increase dna synthesis in cells ; an effective amount of cholera toxin to increase dna synthesis in cells ; an effective amount of triiodothyronine to increase dna synthesis in cells ; and an effective growth promoting amount of mammalian hormones and mitogenic factors , including lipoprotein , cholesterol , phospholipids and fatty acids . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a hair styling apparatus comprising a pair of closable jaws to engage a user &# 39 ; s hair . said jaws have complementary shapes with , a first said jaw defining a curved ridge and a second said jaw defining a curved recess . one or both of said jaws includes a heater such that , when said jaws are closed , hair is heated in a heating region between the ridge of said first jaw and the recess of said second jaw . said second jaw has a curved longitudinal surface having an active cooling region . a transverse cross section through said second jaw defines at least one s - shaped curve having a forward curve into which said ridge of said first jaw fits , and a linked reverse curve bearing said active cooling region on which hair may be cooled and curved . said heating region is located on said forward curve ; and said active cooling region is located on said reverse curve . in this way , when said jaws are engaged , a tangent to a surface of engagement of the two jaws , at a point on said forward curve up to or at a point linking said forward and reverse curves avoids said active cooling region . | 0Human Necessities
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a router bit for use with earth - moving equipment such as tractor scrapers , bucket loaders and dozers , composed of two parts , one affixed permanently to the apparatus and the other , which comprises the cutting edge , separable from the former for ease of replacement when worn and ineffective , thus obviating the need for expensive and laborious replacement of the whole router bit assembly . the upper and lower parts are joined by interlocking fingers and secured further by flex pins . the lower part , by means of a bar - like extension affixed to and positioned generally diagonally across the length of either side thereof , is prevented from lateral movement . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a manifold , in a first pocket , defines a manifold orifice to supply material to a nozzle in a second pocket . a support ring in the second pocket maintains the nozzle stationary within the second pocket . a bushing extends between the pockets , fixedly attached to the manifold and laterally movable with respect to the pockets and the nozzle . at ambient temperature , the centers of the nozzle and manifold orifices are laterally offset from one another , a preload is defined between the nozzle and the bushing , another preload is defined between the manifold and the nozzle , and a gap is defined between the support ring and the pocket . in operation , when the various components thermally expand , the manifold moves laterally within the first pocket , and the nozzle remains substantially stationary within the second pocket , such that the centers of the nozzle and manifold orifices are laterally aligned , and the gap is closed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a position detector for a check valve , including a bracket with a support arm , adjustable securing members adapted to rigidly secure the bracket to a check valve arm , a tilt switch , a connector , a circuit status indicator , a wire connector for both the tilt switch and the circuit status indicator , and a first plug . the connector adjustably connects the tilt switch to the bracket support arm in a selected one of a plurality of secure positions pivoted around an axis fixed to the bracket support arm , the axis being oriented generally horizontally when the securing members secure the bracket to the check valve arm . the first plug is selectively securable to the wire connector whereby a first circuit with the tilt switch and the circuit status indicator is formed when the tilt switch is in a selected position . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention comprises a system that allows the overlaying of surfaces in a faster and cleaner manner , contributing to the process the ability to replace and reuse facing overlays without the risk of damaging the surfaces and the facing overlay intended to be removed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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prior to a periphery exposing operation , a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are retracted to a position separate from a wafer , and a calibrating operation is conducted in the retracted position utilizing a light shield plate different from the wafer to be exposed , thereby obtaining a servo control reference signal for the exposure . at the exposure of the periphery portion of the wafer , the exposure width is controlled according to the reference signal . it is therefore rendered possible to achieve exact peripheral exposure , including the intensity and intensity distribution of the exposing light beam immediately before the irradiation of the peripheral portion of the wafer . | 6Physics
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an electric spindle motor for use in precision instruments such as hard disk drives comprises a stationary sub - assembly and a rotary sub - assembly movable relative to the stationary sub - assembly for carrying magnetic disks . the electric spindle motor has an integrated bearing system including a hydrodynamic journal bearing for providing desired radial load and a magnetic bearing for reducing friction resistance during staring / stopping and running of the electric spindle motor . the rotary sub - assembly is suspended from the stationary sub - assembly by the activation of the magnetic bearing during the rotating of the electric spindle motor . the electric spindle motor having integrated hydrodynamic journal bearing and magnetic bearing of the present invention is capable of high speed and high accuracy running , providing increased radial load and stiffness , and reduces the friction resistance therefore improves the performance and power saving . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a skimmer assembly for use in a well has a shielded float / filter assembly with a hydrophobic / oleophilic filter element , which permits selective passage of lighter than water liquids , such as oil or other hydrocarbons , to the inlet of a pumping assembly . the pumping assembly is provided with two pumps : a lower pump for pumping the lighter than water liquid to the surface of the earth , and an upper pump for pumping water in the well to the surface of the earth . each pump is operated by a common logic valve , to which compressed air is supplied and which regulates the application of compressed air to the upper side of a diaphragm in each pump . the lower side of the diaphragm is forced upwardly by means of a spring arranged within the pumping volume of the pump housing and a backing plate positioned just below the diaphragm . a bias spring between the backing plate and a centrally located inlet valve function to close the valve from the inlet to the pump . the logic valve provides an adjustable pumping cycle and incorporates a poppet valve and a pilot leading to an adjustable metering valve . the skimmer assembly can be left in situ for extended periods of time without deterioration in the pumping operation . because the pump has its controlling logic built - in , there is no need for complicated above ground pump controls . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a polymeric structure having an oxygen barrier layer is heated in the presence of moisture to improve its resistance to oxygen and moisture penetration . a drying agent is incorporated in the multi - layer structure to control the rate of water penetration to , and the amount of water in , the barrier layer . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a light assembly is provided having a lens assembly that splits the function of a near field lens into two components , thereby permitting a manufacturable lens that achieves the desired beam size and intensity . at the same time , increased flexibility and control over the beam spread characteristics is achieved . the first component is an inner lens , while the second component may be a reflector or a second lens . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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novel alkaline earth metal fluosilicates which are activated with divalent europium are disclosed corresponding to the formula : m . sub . 1 - x eu . sub . x . sup . 2 + si f . sub . 6 wherein o & lt ; x ≦ 0 . 2 and m represents at least one alkaline earth metal from the group of barium and srontium . these fluosilicates exhibit luminescent activities emitting sharp line radiation in the near ultraviolet region and are especially suited for producing black light , e . g ., within discharge lamps . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an exercising device in the form of a shoe having a series of weighted sections adapted to be added or removed so as to selectively vary the weight of the shoe . the weighted sections have cooperating joinder elements which enable them to be nested longitudinally with respect to each other in a cantilevered fashion and then locked in place . a rounded heel section is provided to facilitate exercises comprising rocking movements of the foot . in an alternative embodiment , a cooperating platform shoe member is provided for attaching to the device so that ambulation is facilitated without requiring removal of the exercising device . | 0Human Necessities
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the present disclosure relates to compositions containing certain pyrimidine compounds such as minoxidil and / or certain pyrimidine sulfate compounds such as minoxidil sulfate and especially compositions containing pyrimidine compounds in combination with an admixtures comprising at least one antioxidant , at least one organic acid and a select fatty acid mixture . the present disclosure also relates to use of the compositions to grow and / or regrow hair and / or prevent hair loss in mammals and particularly in humans . | 0Human Necessities
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the flow of a fluid of unknown composition is measured by leading the fluid over a first temperature sensor , a heater and a second temperature sensor . the temperature difference dtp between the temperature sensors is measured , as well as the temperature t of at least one of them . in addition , calibration data is used to store the temperature tref of a known reference fluid . the offset t − tref at a given temperature difference dtp is a direct measure of the composition of the fluid and allows to retrieve any parameter depending on the same . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus are provided for installing control lines and pipe into a well . the pipe - holding spider that is normally mounted on the rig floor is adapted for easy disassembly and reassembly when the pipe slips within the spider are not engaged with the outer surface of the pipe string so that upon disassembly , a control line guide becomes vertically movable . the control line guide is adapted for being controllably elevated to a distance above the rig floor , thereby providing personnel access to a portion of the length of the pipe string below the elevated control line guide and above the rig floor for securing control line to the pipe string using a fastener . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a drier drum , in particular for papermaking machines , for textile machines and the like , comprises a drum cylinder , end flanges carrying the drum cylinder , a drive system mechanically coupled to at least one of the flanges to rotate it and heating means . the drum comprises a fixed refractory material cylindrical sleeve covered with a heat reflecting coating disposed coaxially inside the drum cylinder and heating means comprising main electrical heating elements of elongate shape adapted to be energized continuously during functioning thereof and profile correcting electrical heating elements of elongate shape adapted to be energized selectively . at least some of the main heating elements are longer than any of the profile correcting heating elements . the electrical heating elements are carried by the cylindrical sleeve . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a system of surge suppressor units is connected at multiple locations on a power transmission and distribution grid to provide grid level protection against various disturbances before such disturbances can reach or affect facility level equipment . the surge suppressor units effectively prevent major voltage and current spikes from impacting the grid . in addition , the surge suppressor units include various integration features which provide diagnostic and remote reporting capabilities required by most utility operations . as such , the surge suppressor units protect grid level components from major events such as natural geomagnetic disturbances , extreme electrical events and human - generated events and cascading failures on the power grid . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides , in one embodiment , a gas discharge lamp ballast with an integral shutdown timer . the ballast includes a circuit for receiving ac power , a converter circuit for converting the ac power to dc power and a square wave oscillator powered from the dc power . a resonant circuit powered by the square wave oscillator supplies power to at least one gas discharge lamp . a time - delay circuit disables the square wave oscillator , without interrupting the dc power supplied to the oscillator , upon the passage of a predetermined period of time from power - up of the ac power . the ballast can be realized with only a marginal increase in cost and size of the ballast . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a self calibrating system for measuring concentration of a material carried in a fluid medium . the system has a flow cell means for measuring the transmissivity of a fluid medium passing therethrough , a first means for delivering a first fluid containing material carried in fluid medium , and a second means for delivering a clear dispersant fluid . the system also has a switching means for selecting among the delivering means , the switching means connecting one of the delivering means to the flow cell means , a first memory means for storing a table of c1 concentration and associated voltage values corresponding to the transmissivity measurement of the first fluid , a second memory means for storing a table of c2 concentration and associated voltage values corresponding to the transmissivity measurement of the clear dispersant , and calculating means for adding a c1 concentration value from the c1 table to a c2 concentration value from the c2 table thereby determining the concentration of the material in the fluid medium being measured by the flow cell . the system can have additional delivering means as is required for color printing . also provided is a method for measuring the concentration of toner particles carried in a fluid medium during a calibration period and during run - time use . | 6Physics
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a vent gas containing radioactive iodine and methyliodide is effectively decontaminated by chemically adsorbing the iodine contained in the vent gas onto an activated carbon layer at first , then physically adsorbing the methyl iodide contained in the vent gas onto another activated carbon layer separately disposed from the former activated carbon layer , and retaining the radioactive iodine and radioactive methyl iodide on the respective activated carbon layers for a definite period of radioactive decay . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a dimension measuring system comprising a portable dimension measuring device having a terminal radio device , a dimension measuring section , and a display unit for displaying a dimension measurement and enabling the use of a portable measuring section even in a place where radio communication is not available , has been disclosed . the portable dimension measuring device comprises a radio communication state detection circuit for detecting whether communication is possible and , when in a state of not being capable of communicating with the base radio device , displays the generated dimension measurement on the display unit and , when a state of being capable of communicating with the base device is brought about , automatically resumes the operation of transmission of the generated dimension measurement to the base device . | 6Physics
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a human power generation system includes a generation module and a generator . the generation module includes two speed - up great sets and a rack . each speed - up gear set includes a shaft to which a pinion and a gear are coaxially mounted . the pinion of the first gear set engages the rack . the gear of the first gear set engages the pinion of the second gear set . the gear of the second gear set is drivingly coupled to the generator . thus , by attaching the system to a wearer by a mounting device , the systems continuously operates by the natural activity of the wearer and the rack drives , through the gear sets , the generator to generate electrical power . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus for controlling data transfer between a rotary storage device such as a magnetic disk having a plurality of heads for different tracks and another storage device such as a disk cache includes a plurality of transfer circuits for the purpose of simultaneous data transfer to and from a plurality of tracks . the transfer circuits operate concurrently with and independently of each other to transfer data therethrough and other than noting the regions to be skipped over , ignoring data format on the track . the apparatus is suitable for preloading a disk cache from a disk . | 6Physics
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a yarn is provided with a hollow fiber including a plurality of filaments and one or more longitudinal voids between the filaments ; and a heat retention fiber being a fiber for emitting infrared light , the heat retention fiber including a plurality of filaments each being capable of retaining heat , the filaments having nanoscale powder capable of emitting near and far infrared light uniformly formed therein . the hollow fiber and the heat retention fiber are twisted together to form a yarn having heat retention capability . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a bistable nematic liquid crystal device includes an array of upstanding features on at least one cell wall . the features have a shape and / or orientation to induce the liquid crystal director adjacent the features to adopt two different tilt angles in substantially the same azimuthal direction . the arrangement is such that two stable liquid crystal molecular configurations can exist after suitable electrical signals have been applied to the electrodes . | 6Physics
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a smart multimedia content receiver automatically resizes video images based on the content being displayed on the tv screen . such a self - formatting content receiver includes on - board image processing capability that provides continuous video analysis to detect changes in program formatting and convert each frame as it is received in real time , as opposed to processing and re - releasing an entire program or movie , or relying on the viewer to re - format programs manually . in response to detecting a change , aspect ratio adjustments are made as needed . because the self - formatting content receiver has access to the video data before it is displayed , such automatic on - the - fly adjustments ensure that the viewer &# 39 ; s experience during program changes is seamless and without distortion . subscribers can influence decisions made by the content receiver by pre - setting viewer preferences for aspect ratio adjustment . | 7Electricity
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this invention provides new therapeutic potential of nandrolone or a derivative thereof , against protozoal diseases . more specifically , nandrolone or a derivative thereof exhibits anti - protozoal activity against leishmania major . anti - protozoal potential of nandrolone derivatives , such as compounds 1 - 8 , can contribute in the development of effective therapies against protozoal diseases , such as leishmaniasis , trypanosomiasis , malaria , toxoplasmosis , babeosis , amoebic dysentery and lambliasis . another aspect of the invention is a method of testing derivatives of nandrolone for anti - protozoal activity comprising growing leishmania in the presence of the test derivative and determining the ic 50 value . | 0Human Necessities
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a novel lock for a tree stand for use in hunting and similar pursuits comprises a hardened metal loop for encircling the body of a tree , where the metal loop is retainable to brackets integrally attached to a tree stand . the tree stand lock further includes lockable hardened ends on said metal loop for retaining the metal loop to the brackets . the hardened metal loop is pivotable about a pivot pin that is formed from a hardened metal and where the pivot pin opens and closes the loop for assisting in the installation and removal of the tree stand lock from a tree stand . | 0Human Necessities
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a porcelain composition for dental restorations comprising a leucite crystallite phase and a glass matrix phase , wherein the leucite crystallites possess diameters not exceeding about 10 micron . preferably , the porcelain composition has a maturing temperature from about 750 ° to about 1050 ° c . and a coefficient of thermal expansion from about 12 × 10 − 6 /° c . to about 17 . 5 × 10 − 6 /° c ., and comprises : component amount sio 2 57 - 66 al 2 o 3 7 - 15 k 2 o 7 - 15 na 2 o 7 - 12 li 2 o 0 . 5 - 3 . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention is directed to a plate - and - frame type membrane module inserted durable balls using vortex flow , and the membrane module can reduce concentration polarization , cake or gel layer and membrane fouling which generally occur in processes using plate - and - frame type membrane . thus , the use of a membrane module according to the present invention can prolong the period for cleaning of a membrane module and the exchange period of a membrane module , as well as maximize a passing amount without decreasing a quality of permeate . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for treating an edge portion of a wafer with a plasma or select chemical formulation in order to enhance adhesion characteristics and inhibit delamination of a layer of material from the wafer surface only on the edge portion that is being treated . alternatively , the method may be utilized to effectuate a cleaning of an edge portion of a wafer . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for automatically adjusting the volume of an audio system to compensate for variations in ambient noise . the system includes a microphone for monitoring the ambient audio environment which includes output of the audio system plus environmental noise . the system also includes processing circuitry connected to the microphone . the processing circuitry varies the volume of the output of the audio system in proportion to changes in the environmental noise . the processing circuitry comprises the microphone , located to detect the ambient sound in the listening environment , an analog - to - digital converter connected to the output of the microphone , and a digital signal processor connected to the output of the analog - to - digital converter . the output signal of the dsp is an input to the volume control of the audio system . | 7Electricity
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the plant , which is used in the working of fruits such as applies and similar , collects the fruits from water conveyor channels , and inserts them below a bell , from which the fruit will successively be transferred , by force of gravity , inside container bins ; the bell , apart from being capable of axial movement , is capable also of translation movement which allows it to be positioned over various transport channels , with which a plant is usually equipped ; the bell further comprises an aspiration pump which creates a vacuum inside it , so as to favor the accumulation of fruit inside the bell . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a vibration system that fits on top of a conventional truss with minimal alteration . the system comprises a propulsion assembly powering a vibration assembly . the propulsion assembly comprises two parallel rails forming a lateral path between truss ends and supporting a mobile carriage . each rail comprises abutting segments coextensively surmounting the truss . each segment attaches at respective truss cross - beams to define a continuous runway for carriage movement . each segment also defines a channel for a chain rack anchored at opposite truss ends . the carriage comprises an undercarriage supporting an offset platform . the undercarriage comprises a rail - spanning frame with supporting runway tracking wheels . a motor propels the carriage by turning an axle with terminal pinions entrained about the rack . the offset counterbalances the vibration assembly to reduce torsion . a coupling hitch protrudes from the platform opposite the offset to support the vibration assembly . the vibration assembly comprises an elevator that vertically displaces a gang of vibrators between deployed and retracted positions . the elevator comprises a hydraulic cylinder coaxially centered between two sleeves with sliding arms that couple the gang to the elevator . the gang comprises a plurality of quick - coupling pendulous vibrators across the truss front . a motor drives multiple vibrators via a split axle connected to several gearboxes in series . when deployed , the vibrator tip thrusts into the concrete and undulates rapidly for a selected time . afterwards , the vibrators retract and the carriage moves to an adjacent vibrated sector of concrete until completely traversing the truss . they system may operate automatically or manually . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a thin flexible steel mask is provided for use in vacuum depositing high resolution back metal electrodes on the surface of a glass substrate already having deposited thereon front transparent electrodes and a thin - film structure including an electroluminescent layer sandwiched between layers of a dielectric . the spaced filaments provided on the mask for defining the openings through which the metal electrodes are deposited are joined together along the lengths thereof by reinforcing portions which provide for rigidly holding the filaments in the plane of the mask and enable a permanent magnet to retain the filaments of the mask in position flush against the surface of the substrate . after the metal has been deposited a first time through the openings in the mask , the mask is repositioned on the substrate such that the reinforcing portions now lie over the areas already deposited on and uncover the portions of the substrate that have yet to be deposited on . the metal is then deposited a second time through the openings in the mask to complete the forming of the electrodes on the substrate . | 7Electricity
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a cao containing silicate glass composition which can further contain small amounts of lead oxide and barium oxide is generally useful for hermetically sealing the electrical in - leads of various electrical devices . the present glass has a composition range in percentages by weight of : ______________________________________ constituents weight percent______________________________________sio 2 65 - 75na 2 o 9 - 13k 2 o 3 - 6al 2 o 3 1 - 4cao 4 - 8bao 0 - 4pbo 0 - 6li 2 o 0 - 2______________________________________ along with minor amounts of incidental impurities , residual fluxes and refining agents . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of starting an auto - ignition gas torch includes increasing a flow of oxygen above zero and increasing a flow of fuel gas to a level lower than the flow of oxygen for improved start reliability . in one form , the flow of oxygen is from about two times to about six times higher than the flow of fuel gas . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention relates to an apparatus and method for making booklets . such structures of this type , generally , employ a variety of creasing techniques in order to form the booklet . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a guide assembly for a longwall shearer . the shearer includes an arm having an arm end and a cutting drum rotatably coupled to the arm end . the cutting drum rotates about a drum axis and engages a mine wall , and the cutting drum has a rear extent arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to the drum axis . the guide assembly includes a guide member coupled to the arm and operable to guide material won from the mine wall . the guide member has a guide surface extending in a direction non - parallel to the plane and non - parallel to the drum axis . the guide member guides material along the guide surface away from the cutting drum . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a process for chemical enrichment of uranium with respect to a lighter one of its isotopes . the process consists in contacting uranium of valence state iii and uranium of valence state iv , or a compound of uranium of valence state iii and a different compound of uranium of valence state iii . one of the phases which are contacted or the only phase is liquid . the system should be substantially free of elements which would cause uranium iii to oxidize to valence iv . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the self - injection guide tablet for subcutaneous injections includes adhesively mounted templates with headings indicating a particular day and body injection area . each template further includes a grid guide , designed to cover the body injection area , along with instructions for placing the grid guide on the particular body injection area . each grid guide includes a plurality of injection grids , in column or row format , with indicia marking a predetermined injection grid . upon removing the grid guide from the specific template , the predetermined injection grid remains on the template , so the vacated injection grid forms the injection area for the subcutaneous injection . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of constructing footwear includes providing a mold having an inner cavity , injecting an expandable material into the inner cavity , removing the expandable material from the inner cavity such that the material expands to form a footwear - shaped shell having an inner cavity and at least one recessed area offset from an inner surface of the shell , and inserting a chassis within the inner cavity of the expanded shell . the chassis has one or more components adapted to protect a user &# 39 ; s foot from injury . the insertion of the chassis within the shell permanently affixes the one or more components within the at least one recessed area of the shell . | 0Human Necessities
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a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device has one sense amplifier coupled to multiple bit lines and coupled to multiple memory cell strings to reduce the number of selection transistors per cell string and improve density . the invention is most useful in a nand - type flash memory device . | 6Physics
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a immunogenicity assay for detecting the presence of neutralizing antibodies to a biotherapeutic protein wherein the biotherapeutic protein has been administered to a patient in need , comprising the steps of obtaining a sample from the patient ; incubating the sample in the presence of a capture reagent ; and adding a detecting reagent , wherein a decreased signal relative to a control sample indicates the presence of a neutralizing antibody to the biotherapeutic agent . | 6Physics
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an ink nozzle plate has ink discharge channels for discharging ink , and an air nozzle plate has air discharge channels facing the ink discharge channels for discharging air to jet the ink . a power source produces an electric field through the ink at the ink discharge channels , thereby extending the ink meniscus , and the ink is jetted from the air discharge channels by air - flow and the electric field . a heating means increases the temperature of the air nozzle plate , thereby vaporizing water adsorbed in the air discharge channels and stabilizing the ink jet volume . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a mass magnifier is created by combining the properties of permanent magnets or electromagnets with the property of mu - metal to create a novel energy storage device . in a system mu - metal is placed in the magnetic field created by a magnet or electromagnetic in a manner to provide an energy storage device , similar to a fly wheel . the system includes a set of magnets arranged in a circle around a cylinder in a stationary position , effectively forming a stator . another set of opposing magnets are arranged to form a rotor . when the rotor is rotated , mu - metal material is inserted between the rotor and stator magnets in a manner so that the rotor will remain in motion in a desired rotation direction , even if an opposing force is applied to the rotor axle . the system , thus , forms an energy storage device similar to a fly wheel . the system can also provide energy storage for conventional machines or for smaller micro - technology or nano - technology type devices . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention provides a method for measuring hydrogen concentration in an electrically conductive material , such as a nuclear fuel rod , comprising calibrating an eddy current probe at a plurality of hydrogen concentrations ; measuring eddy currents at a plurality of positions along an electrically conductive material ; and calculating a hydrogen concentration in the electrically conductive material at each of the positions along the electrically conductive material . the present invention also provides a system for measuring hydrogen concentration in a nuclear fuel rod , comprising an eddy current probe ; a nuclear fuel rod calibration standard ; a data handling system for collecting data generated by the eddy current probe and for performing calculations using the data . the system may be utilized in - situ and may comprise a movable probe mount configured to hold the eddy current probe and to traverse the calibration standard and the nuclear fuel rod to be measured . | 6Physics
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methods and apparatus are described for delivering index - matching immersion liquid in high numerical - aperture optical microscopy and lithography . an array of immersion liquid droplets is delivered to a specimen substrate or specimen substrate cover by an immersion liquid printing apparatus . an immersion liquid reservoir provides immersion liquid to the printer by a precision pump . the printer delivers immersion liquid to the substrate or substrate cover in arrays of immersion liquid droplets of defined volumes and array patterns . the volumes and patterns of array droplets delivered to the substrate or substrate cover are optimized to maintain adequate immersion liquid between the substrate or substrate cover and an immersion objective while avoiding the formation of air bubbles in the immersion liquid and the accumulation of excess volumes of immersion liquid . | 6Physics
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a system for organizing virtual intellectual lottery games based on the occurrence of live competitive events . as professional players compete in a real game , a virtual game is organized , where gambling players have the chance to predict each move within the real game . as the real game proceeds , virtual players accumulate points based on the number of correctly predicted moves . the prize pool is generated as gambling players join the virtual game and make bets . prize distribution is based on point accumulation and speed of prediction . the system is accessible via the internet , other networks , mobile communications , and system terminals in various locations . | 6Physics
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the disclosure is of articles having reduced thrombogenicity and which are useful for purposes requiring their contact with whole blood . the articles comprise solid , polymeric resin substrates to which there is fixed a compound of the formula : ## str1 ## wherein a represents the residue of sodium heparin after removal of the sodium ion . the articles advantageously exhibit low toxicity and excellent blood compatibility when used for purposes which bring them into contact with whole blood for prolonged periods of time . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an instrument for performing thorascopic repair of heart valves includes a shaft for extending through the chest cavity and into a heart chamber providing access to a valve needing repair . a movable tip on the shaft is operable to capture a valve leaflet and a needle is operable to penetrate a capture valve leaflet and draw the suture therethrough . the suture is thus fastened to the valve leaflet and the instrument is withdrawn from the heart chamber transporting the suture outside the heart chamber . the suture is anchored to the heart wall with proper tension as determined by observing valve operation with an ultrasonic imaging system . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for cold working metal structures . a compound indenter is used to produce deformation in a workpiece , to provide a selected beneficial residual stress profile , to provide improved fatigue life structures with minimal manufacturing steps . a compound indenter deforms a workpiece , resulting in dimples therein . a relatively uniform beneficial residual stress profile is provided at the surface and at the midplane of apertures in a workpiece , so as to improve overall fatigue life . a compound indenter tool having a first , elongate indenter with a shaped indenter surface portion , and a second shaped indenter surrounding the first indenter and forming an annular shoulder recessed from the surface portion of the first indenter , is used . optionally , a foot having a bottom portion is used to confiningly surround an indenter during application of deforming force to the surface of a workpiece , to prevent deformation of adjacent workpiece surface . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a dilatation catheter and constant pressure syringe , a pressurized compressible medium is used to maintain pressure on a non - compressible medium . pressure is applied to a compressible medium in a first chamber , in turn applying pressure to a non - compressible medium in a second chamber . the use of appropriate quantities of each medium produces a nearly constant pressure as the incompressible medium is ejected from the syringe . | 0Human Necessities
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a peeling detector for a tunnel wall capable of rapidly inspecting the tunnel wall by effectively using infrared radiation is provided . the detector heats a tunnel wall 1 with a light emitting heater 4 while moving . an infrared camera 6 detects infrared radiation radiated by the wall after heating . based on the quantity of the infrared energy , a difference in the temperature between peeled and normal portions induced by heating is grasped to evaluate whether the peeling of the tunnel wall 1 is present or not . | 6Physics
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an electronic device & amp ; accessory support is a sash shaped structure which enables a user to “ put on ” and “ wear ” an electronic device & amp ; its connectivity accessories as easily as wearing a shoulder bag . the electronic device & amp ; accessory support securely holds a small electronic device and connected wire sets which extend through and exit the support from the upper end of the loop near the shoulder . the overall “ sash ” configuration stabilizes the support and the shoulder exit for ear bud speakers . | 0Human Necessities
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a device for carrying a surfboard , similar sporting equipment or other objects . one embodiment is comprised of webbing material with fixed loop 24 having a buckle 22 that slides along the fixed loop 24 and a strap element 20 that in combination with the buckle 22 creates a secondary adjustable loop . the secondary adjustable loop is used to hold a surfboard or other object securely in place and the fixed loop 24 supports the surfboard from one of the user &# 39 ; s shoulder allowing hands free operation . when not utilized as a carrier the device can be worn , such as a belt . the user keeps the fixed loop 24 compressed together , wraps the carrier around his / her waist , through the buckle 22 and then attaches it back onto itself . | 0Human Necessities
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a belt and conical pulley transmission including pairs of conical pulleys on the drive side and on the driven side , each pair of pulleys including an axially movable and an axially fixed conical pulley . a plate - link chain is disposed between the pulley pairs to transmit torque and includes pressure pieces . a slide rail guides the chain in a chain movement direction and is tiltably supported for tilting movement relative to a support . the slide rail is also movable along the support in a transverse direction relative to the chain movement direction to guide the chain during transmission ratio changes to minimize chain transverse oscillations and consequent acoustic disturbances . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus and method for surface crust freezing of a food product utilizes a refrigeration shell enclosing a freezing chamber , the freezing chamber having a cavity shaped to substantially accommodate the shape of the exterior surface of the food product ; the cavity communicating with the refrigeration shell ; a transport substrate to carry the food product into the freezing chamber ; a cryogen supply ; and a gas circulation device in the refrigeration shell in communication with the cryogen supply to introduce a cooling flow of gas containing cryogen into the cavity so as to contact the food product along its exterior surface . | 0Human Necessities
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