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a lightweight centrifugal friction clutch for transmitting torque from an input source to an output shaft , which includes a wheel secured for simultaneous rotation with the output shaft , a clutch band encircling the wheel and secured within a clutch housing rotationally driven by the input source , and a centrifugal mechanism and cam for tightening the clutch band about the wheel for frictional contact and simultaneous rotation therewith . the centrifugal mechanism includes one or more weights positionable on a centrifugal arm , an actuating arm which rotates a cam member , and an adjustment linkage between the two arms . the particular rotational speed at which the clutch engages may be altered by adjusting the tension against a biasing spring that operates against the centrifugal mechanism , by replacing the spring , or by altering the lever action of the centrifugal mechanism by varying the attachment points of the adjustment linkage between the two arms . the clutch housing is sealed by o - rings and filled with oil which dissipates heat to fins on the exterior of the clutch housing . a protective cover encloses the clutch mechanism . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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dimethacrylates are provided having the following chemical structure : ## str1 ## where ## str2 ## is a saturated , 6 membered , monocyclic , hydrocarbyl ring system ; r 1 , r 2 and r 3 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl or alkoxy groups having 1 to 12 carbon atoms ; and r 4 and r 5 are the same or different and are hydrogen or groups of the formula : ## str3 ## where r 6 is an aliphatic , aromatic or cycloaliphatic group having 1 to 14 carbon atoms , provided that at least one of the groups r 4 and r 5 is a group of the formula : ## str4 ## these compounds are useful in dental material which cures to form polymers having high mechanical strength , low water sorption , resistance to staining , good color stability when exposed to short - wave radiation and good chemical resistance to the oral environment . also provided are a method for polymerizing this compound in situ on teeth and a tooth comprising a polymer of this compound . | 0Human Necessities
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a portable device for pulverizing pills , tablets and the like to form a minute substantially uniform powder therefrom . the device includes a cam - driven spring biased ram which reciprocates once on a vertical axis into and out of engagement with a pill disposed therebeneath with sufficient localized force to pulverize the pill . a microswitch interrupts power to the device until it senses that the pill is correctly disposed axially beneath the ram . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a simplified de - correlation method in cdma multi - user detection comprises : a . receive wireless symbols s ; b . obtain a channel correlation matrix r , take a part from r to get a partial correlation matrix r p ; c . do inversion operation to the partial correlation matrix r p , then obtain matrix v ; d . recover original data symbols d from received symbols s by v that the location of original data symbols d corresponds to . | 7Electricity
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a method of enhancing wind farm power production using hybrid wind turbine apparatus includes a pair of counter rotating rotors in tandem . an upright mast supports bearings underlying and rotatably supporting a hub assembly . a first set of rotor is mounted on the windward end of the generator shaft , while the second rotor is mounted on the downwind side of the generator shaft . three alternate approaches are used to increase power production of a wind farm . one approach uses two turbines assembled in tandem . the second approach uses a conventional high - speed induction generator powered by tandemly mounted contra rotating rotors using suitably designed gearboxes . the third approach uses a specially designed low speed direct drive induction generator powered by tandemly mounted contra rotating rotors without the need of gearboxes . thus , contra rotating wind turbines can be used to generate more electrical energy and revenue from the same wind farms . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electrically erasable programmable read only memory memory array is disclosed . the memory array includes a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and columns . each memory cell has a switch , an access transistor , and a sense transistor . a current path of each access transistor is connected in series with a current path of each respective sense transistor . a first program data lead is connected to the switch of each memory cell in a first column . a bit line is connected to the current path of each access transistor in the first column . a read select lead is connected to a control terminal of each access transistor in the first row . a first row select lead is connected to a control terminal of the switch in each memory cell in a first row . | 6Physics
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method and device for real - time separation of signals received by a predetermined number of sensors , the mixture being linear . the signals received are firstly decorrelated ], and they are then introduced into a rotator which calculates , through a succession of elementary rotations , q . sup ., . . . q . sup . ], the orthogonal matrix making it possible to recover the independent source - signals ] by multiplication of this matrix by the decorrelated input signals ]. the identification of is based on the estimation of statistical magnitudes called &# 34 ; cumulants &# 34 ;. | 6Physics
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a method of producing stable disinfectant for use as a biocidal composition . the method comprises : a ) providing reagents , b ) asynchronously feeding the at least two of the reagents into a wide space , and c ) allowing all the reagents to conic into contact and mix with each other . the reagents comprise : a ) an amine source of disinfectant in concentrated form , b ) an oxidizing halogen compound in concentrated form , and c ) a diluent . the use of asynchronous feeding and a wide space results in a dynamic biocide regimen . this regimen results in a changing environment that infestations have difficulty adapting to . this method also imparts superior results due to the avoidance of channeling effects which would otherwise weaken the effects of the biocide . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for controlling a drive system includes driveably connecting an engine to a variator , using a pulley to transmit rotating power from an electric machine through a gearset that increases speed of an input of the variator relative to a speed of the pulley , controlling a speed ratio of the variator , and transmitting power through the gearset and variator to the engine . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a process for the amplification of structured resists utilizes a reaction between a nucleophilic group and an isocyanate group or thiocyanate group to link an amplification agent to a polymer present in the photoresist . the isocyanate group or the thiocyanate group in addition to the nucleophilic group form a reaction pair . one of the partners is provided on the polymer and the other partner on the amplification agent . the amplification reaction takes place more rapidly than a linkage to carboxylic anhydride groups . furthermore , the amplification reaction permits the use of polymers that have high transparency at short wavelengths of less than 200 nm , in particular 157 nm . | 6Physics
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a rotary switch having a multiple throw axial cam rotor and operatively aligned detent teeth . one held stationary contact spring spider has plural radially disposed axially - movable cam follower switch contact arms engaging the axial cam , and also has plural detent springs engaging the axial detent teeth . a base has stationary contacts to be selectively engaged by the switch contacts , and a journal post upon which the rotor is rotatable . an externally accessible shaft upon the rotor has a surrounding resilient &# 34 ; o &# 34 ; ring . a housing sealed to the base and bearing upon the &# 34 ; o &# 34 ; ring seals the switch . the switch may be fabricated in dip size and contact configuration . | 7Electricity
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a fluid end assembly comprising a fluid end housing with multiple discharge manifold ports . embodiments of the disclosure provide a fluid end assembly that overcomes problems associated with prior art single port discharge manifold designs that result in non - symmetrical flow of discharged fluids through the fluid end discharge valves , resulting in premature failure of said valves . the multiple port manifolds of the present disclosure overcome problems associated with non - symmetrical flow of discharged fluids through a fluid end discharge valve , thereby improving valve life and performance . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a printhead that has at least one printhead integrated circuit with an array of nozzles for ejecting ink and a support structure for supporting the printhead ic . the support structure has an ink conduit for supplying the array of nozzles with ink . the conduit has a set of resonant frequencies at which ink in the conduit generates a standing wave in response to certain operating modes of the array of nozzle . a fluidic damper is incorporated into printhead , the damper having a selected resonant frequency that damps the standing waves associated with each of the set of resonant frequencies such that they have an amplitude less than a maximum threshold . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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functionalized bis - peptides as well as other amide - containing compounds are obtained by acylation of hindered amines . the functionalized bis - peptides are useful as shape - programmable nanostructures that are immune to denaturation and that contain arrays of functional groups having designed catalytic , protein - binding and / or sensor capabilities . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in accordance with one embodiment , a pick - up tool includes an elongated hollow body having first and second pick - up fingers extending divergently outward from a distal end of the body . engagement elements , such as rubber cups , may be individually located at terminating outer ends of each of the first and second pick - up fingers . the pick - up tool further includes first and second linkages respectively extending from the first and second pick - up fingers . a lighting element is coupled to the body , a magnet is coupled to the first linkage , and a switch , preferably a reed switch is coupled to the distal end of the body . the switch causes the lighting element to emit light for a predetermined period of time upon detecting the magnet at an effectively close distance relative to the switch . a lever or trigger pivotally coupled to the body may be used for drawing the first and second linkages rearward , causing the engagement elements to move closer together , and substantially simultaneously causing the magnet to effectively actuate the switch . | 4Fixed Constructions
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in a process , installation and device for enriching ventilation or air - conditioning air with aromatic substances , the enrichment is homogenized in that a mixture of preferably water and aromatic substance is produced and stocked in a container having a free evaporation surface for the mixture . the intake air current of the ventilation or air - conditioning air or part thereof is taken over the free evaporation area and then fed into the air - conditioning system . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention proposes a subpixel scroll method , which optically shifts the position of the mirror elements to the projection axis by one subpixel size each , with an additional 45 ° mirror between dmd and projection optics . the 45 ° mirror is shifted by ¼ mirror element width by means of a controllable actuator . the size of this change of position and the time are synchronized in such a way by the position indicator signals of the scan sled that the mirror element seems to stand relative to the substrate surface element . this resetting is however not bound to the dmd - switching speed of 10 khz . among other advantages , the invention reduces the blur at the edge transition by the higher resolution and facilitates a higher scan velocity , whereby the scan velocity depends on the dynamics of the actuator , the effective uv - power of the uv - source and the sensitivity of the photosensitive polymer . | 6Physics
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a woofer module is used for outputting alow - frequency audio signal , and can be inserted into and removed from anexpansion slot of a portable computer . the woofer module has a housing , a speaker unit positioned inside the housing for generating the audio signal , a predetermined space positioned inside the housing for resonating the audio signal , and a bass reflex duct positioned inside the housing which is connected to an output vent of the predetermined space and an output vent of the housing for transmitting the audio signal from the output vent of the housing to an ambientenvironment . | 6Physics
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a signal analyzer and a method for displaying code - channel power levels of cdma signal that contains code changes having different spreading factors . the individual code - channel power level is measured from a received signal and displayed in a diagram for a specified base spreading factor . the code channels having an alias power level are indicated . a code channel , with regard to the specified base spreading factor , has an alias power level when the code channel having the base spreading factor is inactive and when a code channel of a higher spreading factor is active , or , in the event of orthogonal transmit diversity , the power level of a code channel is mapped onto the code channel of the base spreading factor . | 7Electricity
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non - woven , bias laid fabrics , where the various fabric layers are held together by external means , such as stitching , and wherein , preferably , at least two of the layers are formed at an angle of from 30 ° to 150 ° relative to the long axis of the fabric , are formed by directing at least two pluralities of yarns back and forth across the width of the forming fabric , to be wrapped around or mounted on a series of needles formed on a moving conveyor , one conveyor being placed on either side and moving in the direction of the long axis of the fabric . speed of movement of the yarns can be determined by the speed of movement of the mechanism for the machine operated to hold the various fabric layers together ; preferably said machine mechanism moves more slowly near the ends of each cycle , so that yarn carriers are similarly slowed at either end of the forming fabric width , aiding in making successive courses of yarn lie parallel to each other without the necessity for extra equipment . a second series of needles is provided beyond each moving conveyor , in association with each plurality of yarns being directed back and forth across the width of the forming fabric , to accept the plurality of yarns and place them onto or into the needles on the moving conveyor , the additional series of needles providing for parallelism in each plurality of yarns , with or without overlap of each plurality of yarns . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an environmentally friendly vegetation growth - enhancing erosion control blanket is formed from an elongated rectangular excelsior / wood wool mat . the mat is held together with threads stitched therein . when the finished blanket is placed atop the ground , the blanket serves to shield the earth area from wind and water erosion forces , without the presence of the plastic netting often used in the prior art . as the ground vegetation grows , it ultimately replaces the blanket which decomposes and furnishes the ground vegetation with a nutritive mulch . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an electronic device includes an electronic component and a heat dissipating casing configured to dissipate heat from the electronic component . the casing includes top and bottom sides of the heat dissipating casing forming a sealed chamber , and a pore structure formed within the sealed chamber . the sealed chamber is configured to receive a working medium and the pore structure is configured to absorb at least a portion of the working medium , whereby the heat generated from the electronic component is dissipated by a phase change of the working medium . | 7Electricity
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the electromagnetic clutch comprises a rotor connected to a drive source , an inner hub connected to a device that follows , an outer plate provided on the outside of the inner hub so as to enclose it , an armature coupled to the outer plate and opposing the rotor , an elastic member provided between the inner hub and the outer plate and adhered thereto , and an electromagnetic coil for , when magnetized , attracting the armature together with the outer plate to make them come into contact with the rotor , and when demagnetized , separating the outer plate and the armature from the rotor . because of the configuration in which the armature and the outer plate are coupled in a heat - transmissible manner , a part of elastic member is formed so that heat is transmitted from at least a part of the armature to the part of the elastic member as if they are one piece . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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secondary data set information is incorporated into a primary data set retaining a desired dynamic range and retaining the original primary set data quality . the secondary data set information is ‘ smuggled ’ into the least significant bits of the primary data set to result in an enhanced data set . if desired , the primary data word can be shifted toward the most significant bit . the enhanced data set may be viewed as if it were the original primary data set with existing playback devices , however it now includes additional ‘ smuggled ’ information which may be played back in coordination with the primary data set information . one example is flow - direction information ‘ smuggled ’ into an angiographic image . the least significant bits of the enhanced data words may be used to select the color map and color code the images . a user - adjustable intensity threshold can also be employed to select between color maps . information stored in this fashion results in a substantial savings in disk storage requirements . also , since the information of the primary and secondary data sets are merged into a single word , they will remain together throughout many different types of processing , such as maximum intensity projection in volumetric imaging . | 6Physics
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a gate driver and a display device , which relate to the technical field of display , and are applicable to the design and manufacture of display devices . the gate driver comprises : a power - off voltage detection circuit and a power - off de - ghosting function circuit connected to the power - off voltage detection circuit , wherein the power - off voltage detection circuit is used for detecting a current voltage state , and outputting a control signal to the power - off de - ghosting function circuit according to the voltage state , so that the power - off de - ghosting function circuit outputs a signal to eliminate power - off ghosting according to the control signal . the gate driver integrates the power - off voltage detection circuit and the power - off de - ghosting function circuit ; the integration level is high , and the display device can eliminate the power - off ghosting without the need to match the selected type of the gate driver and a printed circuit board . | 6Physics
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a process is provided for making metallated and substituted alkynes from feedstocks which include alkadienes containing allenic unsaturation or such alkadienes in a mixture with alkynes having either internal or terminal unsaturation , such as a mixture of propadiene and propyne . this reaction involves an initial step in which the allenic hydrocarbon and any internal alkyne is isomerized and simultaneously the resultant terminal alkynes are metallated with an alkali metal . the reaction is carried out at relatively low temperatures in a suitable inert solvent such as diethylether . when metallation is complete the reaction mixture can be contacted directly with any suitable electrophile , such as a halo silane , for example , chlorotrimethylsilane , and the alkali metal on the terminal alkyne is replaced with the desired substituent . the products thus formed are useful as monomers for preparing polymers having a variety of properties , for example , as asymmetric membranes for gas separation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a broaching system is disclosed for creating a cavity in a bone such that the cavity has a cross section which has a generally triangular profile having a first side generally parallel with an axis of the bone and a second side forming an acute angle with the first side and such that the cavity is contiguous with a pre - existing conical cavity in the bone . the apparatus comprises a shaft and a broach . the shaft has a longitudinal axis . the broach is mounted to the shaft and has a first cutting side mounted at the acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft . the first cutting side is formed to include teeth . the shaft and broach are configured so that when the longitudinal axis of the shaft is advanced into the bone along the axis of the bone , the teeth of the broach form the triangular cavity . a method for cutting a triangular cavity in bone is also described . the method comprises a providing a shaft step , an incising step and a cutting step . the provided shaft is configured to be movable relative to the bone to be prepared and includes a broach coupled thereto to dispose a cutting surface of the broach at an acute angle relative to the shaft . the shaft and broach have a width defined by the distance between the shaft and the outer most portion of the cutting surface . the incising step includes incising the patient adjacent the bone to be prepared to form an incision having a length approximation the width of shaft and broach . the cutting step includes cutting the cavity by drinking the broach by moving the shaft relative to the bone . | 0Human Necessities
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a small , low cost , low power , and portable x - ray source that produces an x - ray flux that is sufficient to produce high quality x - ray images on suitable x - ray sensitive films . the source includes a vacuumated chamber that is filled with a heavy atomic weight gas at low pressure and an x - ray emitter . the chamber is in a magnetic field and an oscillating electric field and generates an electron cyclotron resonance plasma having a ring of energetic electrons inside the chamber . the electrons bombard the x - ray emitter which in turn produces x - ray radiation in a given direction . a pair of magnetic members generate an axisymmetric magnetic mirror trap inside the chamber . the chamber may be nested within a microwave resonant cavity and between the magnets , or the chamber and microwave cavity may be a single composite structure . the source is useful to make x - ray photographs virtually anywhere and may be battery powered . | 7Electricity
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a substrate having an anti - adhesive coating thereon . the coating is made from a coating composition comprising solid particles of a release agent different from boron nitride and a binder comprising surface - modified nanoscale solid particles . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention is directed to a solid formulation comprising the lipid - regulating agent dispersed in a hydrophilic , amorphous polymer in which said lipid - regulating agent is present as a meta - stable , amorphous phase . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and an apparatus for increasing the temperature gradient of a magneto - calorific thermal generator comprising magneto - calorific elements subjected to a magnetic field variation . at least one of a pre - heating and pre - cooling of the magneto - calorific elements is carried out to modify the initial temperature before and / or during the magnetic field variation before reaching the maximum and / or minimum field value . the method and apparatus may be employed in heating , tempering , air conditioning , refrigeration and other industrial or domestic applications . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a water purification system for purifying water flowing through a water flow path . the system includes a water purification device having an inlet and an outlet in the water flow path and at least one interior volume communicating with the inlet and outlet . a purification medium is disposed within the interior volume of the water purification device . a flow control system is provided controlling a volume of purified water dispensed from the outlet . the flow control system includes an input device configured to allow a user to input a desired volume of purified water to be dispensed from the outlet and a sensing device coupled with the electronic input device and operative to determine the volume of purified water being dispensed from the outlet . a flow regulation device is coupled with the flow control system and operative to stop the discharge of purified water at the outlet upon reaching the desired volume of purified water . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a liquid dispenser . the liquid dispenser includes a pump chamber connected to a storage chamber through a first passage . a valve body extends through the first passage and controls the liquid flow around the valve body and between the pump chamber and the storage chamber . the valve body provides a second internal connecting passage between the pump chamber and the storage chamber and an additional valve located within the valve body controls the flow of liquid between the pump chamber and storage chamber through the second internal connecting passage . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of cutting off the flow of material being extruded from a dispensing head is disclosed . the method involves interrupting the flow of material by shearing the material in a direction transverse to its direction of flow at the end of a dispensing cycle . in addition , the method involves tightly closing the extrusion openings of dispensing apparatus . apparatus embodying the invention readily utilized with a variety of different types of equipment and in conjunction with end frames of differing sizes and configurations . the apparatus may be constructed such that auxiliary power means are not required in order to perform the flow control function . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an improved process for production of mixed cation - exchanged adsorbents that involves a single pass ion exchange . the precursor zeolite is treated with a combined essentially stoichiometric and excess solution of desirable weakly held and strongly held cations so that the resultant zeolite has the required mixed cation composition , while consuming smaller amounts of weakly held cation . ion exchange post - treatment includes an optional equilibration step to ensure a uniform adsorbent and an optional washing step . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a detection assembly comprising : a body portion having a slot formed along at least a portion of a length thereof , the slot having a slot opening formed in an outer surface of the body portion , the slot opening being arranged to receive a sensor optical fibre through the slot opening ; a sensor optical fibre constrained to lie in said slot and in juxtaposition with a plurality of protrusions ; and at least one swell member , the swell member being configured to increase in volume in response to exposure to a target measurand , the detection assembly being arranged whereby an increase in a volume of said swell member causes said sensor optical fibre to be urged against at least one of said plurality of protrusions thereby to cause bending of said sensor optical fibre . | 6Physics
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a non - single - crystalline semiconductor material and a device utilizing the material , the material being of an intrinsic or substantially intrinsic conductivity type and including silicon and containing a dangling bond neutralizer consisting of hydrogen and / or a halogven wherein the concentration of carbon contained in the semiconductor material is less than 4 × 10 18 and the concentration of boron contained in the semiconductor material is not higher than 2 × 10 17 atoms / cm 3 . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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site - won spoil from an excavation which is a predominantly non - granular cohesive material can be converted into a material suitable for immediate use as a backfill material by a process of mechanically mixing the spoil with between 0 and 30 % by weight or volume of added granular material and between 1 and 10 % by weight or volume of a powder material comprising 1 - 5 % lime or with the additon of 1 - 5 % cement and / or 1 - 5 % pulverised fly ash . the process works well with clay soils and the range of suitable spoil can be extended by adding cement to the powder material . the proportions in the mixture are chosen in dependence on the clay and moisture content of the spoil . a machine which can be set to mix the ingredients and water in the correct proportions on site is also described . | 4Fixed Constructions
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2 - hydroxy - 3 - alkylaminopropoxycarbostyrils represented by the formula ## spc1 ## wherein r represents a straight or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms useful as β - adrenergic blocking agents and a process for preparing the same are disclosed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a computerized method for exchanging products or services is provided . a first entity referred to as marketmaker specifies one or more terms for a product . the terms comprise product name , grade , quantity range , product &# 39 ; s origin , delivery point , payment term and a price . one or more offers to sell a product are received from a seller . the offer to sell comprises of the following terms : product name , grade , product specifications , origin , producer , quantity , delivery point , delivery period , payment term , invited parties , limitations for buyer counters and price . if the price of any particular sell offer is higher than the price specified by the marketmaker for that particular offer , the offer is rejected and cannot be posted on the exchange . in response to the offer to sell , one or more counter offers to buy from one or more buyers for the product are received . the price of any counter offer to buy from one or more buyers is rejected by the system if the buyer &# 39 ; s price is lower than the price specified by the seller under “ limitations for buyer counters ”. the limitation can be set so that the seller may be open to counter offers only within 1 , 2 or 3 percent of his / her original posted price . an acceptance of at least one of the counter buy offers or a revised offer to sell are received from the seller . at least one acceptance of the revised offer to sell , or a revised counter offer to buy are received from the buyer . the steps of rejecting and accepting are repeated until the exchange closes with the revised offer to sell now the offer to sell and the revised offer to buy now the offer to buy . | 6Physics
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transparent optical ceramic coating materials have been fabricated from europium - doped lutetium oxide using physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition techniques . the non - pixilated film coatings have columnar microcrystalline structure and excellent properties for use as radiological scintillators , namely very high density , high effective atomic number , and light output and emission wavelength suitable for use with silicon - based detectors having a very high quantum efficiency . the materials can be used in a multitude of high speed and high resolution imaging applications , including x - ray imaging in medicine . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system schedules traffic flows on an output port using a circular memory structure . the circular memory structure may be a rate wheel that includes a group of sequentially arranged slots . the rate wheel schedules the traffic flows in select ones of the slots based on traffic shaping parameters assigned to the flows . the rate wheel compensates for collisions between multiple flows that occur in the slots by subsequently skipping empty slots . | 7Electricity
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provided is a mounting member having a light receiving element , capable of constraining increase in size and of arranging a plurality of laser element portions closer to each other . the mounting member includes three or more electrodes , which respectively include element mounting portions arranged in a first direction , and a light receiving element disposed in a second direction intersecting with the first direction relative to the element mounting portions . the length in the second direction of at least one of the element mounting portions disposed at both ends in the first direction among the three or more element mounting portions is smaller than the length in the second direction of an element mounting portion disposed at an inner position in the first direction among the three or more element mounting portions . | 7Electricity
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a driving device for driving a support device into an object . the driving device includes a driving end adapted to receive a blow from a driving tool and an extension portion extending from the driving end , the extended portion adapted to contact a shank of the support device . the driving device also includes a nesting portion extending from the driving end , the nesting portion adapted to engage a split portion of the support device . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an electrostatic spray gun having a self - contained power supply including a high voltage electrostatic voltage and current source , with circuits for monitoring the voltage and current and developing a frequency signal based on the monitored voltage and current , circuits for modulating the frequency signal with a radio frequency carrier and transmitting the modulated - carrier signal to a remote radio receiver , where the signals are demodulated and converted to a digital display representation of the monitored voltage and / or current . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an impact sensitive fuel supply control system comprising a fuel cell and a fuel line connecting said fuel cell to an engine , an electromechanically activated valve connected to said fuel line , a fuel pump located proximate to said engine , an impact sensative mechanical limit switch coupled to a limit switch locator mounted on or adjacent to said fuel pump , said electromechanically activated valve and said impact sensative mechanical limit switch in series in an electrical circuit which is interrupted when said switch and said limit switch locator are dislocated . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a fuel burner assembly for providing a stable , non - pulsating flame wall proximate to a burner duct outlet thereof including structure which causes a combustion air stream to flow radially outwardly and then inwardly across a fuel supply outlet and spaced igniter centrally positioned adjacent the duct outlet , the stream then being divided into three flow paths , one path being axial , another being centrally rotated and a third being annularly compacted to stabilize the produced flame wall proximate the duct outlet . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and arrangement for causing both flows of an interleaved computer program to conditionally branch upon satisfaction by a machine state of the condition . by saving for at least one cycle the machine state which satisfied the condition for branching in the first flow , the second flow can then also branch on this saved machine state or condition . since both flows branch on the same condition , the flows of the program can be kept together , thereby simplifying programming , even for those machines which have dynamic state conditions that can be branched on . | 6Physics
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there is described an image recording apparatus , which makes it possible to improve the operation efficiency of the host computer for high - speed image recording . the apparatus includes : a recording head having a plurality of ink emitting nozzles ; a plurality of storing sections to store ink emitting data for every unit ink emitting action ; a controller to selectively designate a specific storing section from the plurality of storing sections corresponding to a current progress status of ink emitting actions , and to sequentially read out the ink emitting data from the specific storing section for every unit ink emitting action , in order to depict the specific printing pattern ; a shift register to sequentially store the ink emitting data , read by the controller , for every unit ink emitting action ; and a head driving section to sequentially drive the recording head for every unit ink emitting action , based on the ink emitting data . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an electrophotographic printing apparatus includes a paper supplying mechanism for supplying recording paper , and a transferring section for charging the recording paper supplied from the paper supplying mechanism by means of a transferring voltage and for transferring development material adhered to the surface of a charging body of the apparatus to the charged recording paper . the electrophotographic printing device further includes a transferring voltage control section for controlling the transferring voltage level according to the type of the recording paper . | 6Physics
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a kettle is adapted for use on a narrow ledge of a wood , pellet , or coal burning stove or the like by flattening one side and providing substantially greater weight per unit area to the flattened side and bottom such that the center of gravity of the kettle is located in the vicinity of the juncture between the bottom and the flattened side . a spout for the kettle is adapted with an opening which points horizontally away from the flattened side to direct steam to a space in front of the stove and thereby minimize damage from steam otherwise rising directly upward and depositing moisture on adjacent or nearby stove pipes or parts . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus that will locate the center of a circle in a single operation by positioning two points of registration at the edge of the circle relative to a third point of registration previously set at the edge of the circle where these points are held in accurate spatial relationship to each other and a fourth point of registration that in turn , indicates the center of the circle . by allowing precise registration and novel operation , this invention provides a simpler , more accurate means to locate the center of a circle that precludes the need to make extraneous marks on the circle being measured . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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methods for controlling sugar feeding insects by a chemical compositions which includes mixing an extract of flowers and of fruit , or their components in water with predetermined amount of sugar mixture and oral toxin . the methods also concern applying an effective amount of the insect bait to an area to be controlled and trapping or killing the insects by a bait stations . methods of applying and the parameters of choosing a suitable location for applying the bait are disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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in a method for attaching a connector to a coaxial cable a solder preform is placed upon an end of an outer conductor of the cable . a connector body of the connector is seated upon an interface pedestal and the end of the outer conductor is inserted into a bore of the connector body against the interface pedestal . the outer conductor , the connector body and the interface pedestal contribute sidewalls to form a solder cavity , and the solder preform is heated . a seat may be applied to the interface pedestal to provide a thermal barrier and / or enhanced seal characteristics that are cost efficiently replaceable upon degradation . | 7Electricity
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a pet amusement device comprising : a receptacle for catnip ; a continuous track surrounding the catnip receptacle ; a toy , such as a ball , contained within the continuous track such that the toy may travel along the continuous track ; and at least one opening along the continuous track such that the continuous track and the toy are accessible through the at least one opening . the catnip receptacle may have a cap allowing a user to easily add catnip to the receptacle and allowing the scent of the catnip to exit the receptacle . in use , a pet , such as a cat , may smell the catnip and bat the ball around the continuous track . the pet amusement device may be combined with another device with a larger continuous track to produce a device with two concentric tiered tracks in addition to the catnip receptacle . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for a single chip package using land grid array coupling is provided . the apparatus includes a multi - layer substrate , at least one integrated circuit chip , and a printed circuit board . the a multi - layer substrate has at least one substrate layer , has at least one first chip region and at least one second chip region in a lowermost substrate layer , configures a transmission line transition of a vertical structure for transmitting a signal from at least one integrated circuit chip coupled in the first chip region in a coaxial shape or in a form of a co - planar waveguide guide , and has an lgp coupling pad for connecting with a printed circuit board in the lowermost layer . the at least one integrated circuit chip is coupled in the first chip region and the second chip region . the pcb is connected with the multi - layer substrate using the lga coupling via the lga coupling pad . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides a flame - retardant hardener for epoxy resin having a compound represented by formula : in addition , the present invention also provides a flame - retardant resin material comprising the aforementioned flame - retardant hardener for epoxy resin . moreover , the present invention further provides a method for manufacturing a flame - retardant hardener for epoxy resin , which can be directly applied in a resin curing process after a cooling step without additional purification . as described by the present invention , the flame - retardant hardener for epoxy resin in accordance with the present invention can replace the conventional toxic halogenated resins , and provide an environmental - friendly flame - retardant hardener for epoxy resin . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in the design of stud and conducting line joints , the conducting line is extended beyond the stud without any significant overhang of the line in the width direction for minimizing induced stress in order to reduce voids and crack growth in the region where the connecting line is joined to the stud . the preferred length of the extension is in the range approximately between one - quarter and twice the stud dimension . the design is applicable , but not limited to , multilevel integrated circuits used in computers and other electrical devices . | 7Electricity
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here , we present a photodegradable microparticle system that can be employed to entrap and deliver bioactive proteins to cells during culture . by using a photosensitive delivery system , experimenters can achieve a wide variety of spatiotemporally regulated release profiles with a single microparticle formulation , thereby enabling one to probe many questions as to how protein presentation can be manipulated to regulate cell function . photodegradable microparticles were synthesized via inverse suspension polymerization with a mean diameter of 22 μm , and degradation was demonstrated upon exposure to several irradiation conditions . the protein - loaded depots were incorporated into cell cultures and release of bioactive protein was quantified during the photodegradation process . this phototriggered release allowed for the delivery of tgf - β1 to stimulate pe25 cells and for the delivery of fluorescently labeled annexin v to assay apoptotic 3t3 fibroblasts during culture . by incorporating these photoresponsive protein delivery depots into cell culture , new types of experiments are now possible to test hypotheses about how individual or multiple soluble factors might affect cell function when presented in a uniform , temporally varying , or gradient manner . | 0Human Necessities
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a developing apparatus for an image forming apparatus , the developing apparatus comprising a developer carrying member for carrying a developer to develop an electrostatic latent image formed on an image bearing member ; and a regulating member contacted to the developer carrying member to regulate a layer thickness of the developer on the developer carrying member , wherein the developer carrying member includes a surface layer having a storage modulus e ′ satisfying 15 pa ≦ e ′≦ 30 pa , the regulating member includes an free end having a curved surface to define a space with the surface layer to provide an entrance for the developer , and the curved surface has a radius of curvature r satisfying 100 μm ≦ r ≦ 500 μm . | 6Physics
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using digital signal processing in a modem attached to a digital line , the modem sample rate for both transmit and receive signals is interpolated or decimated to the time slot rate of a digital channel connected to the modem by filters which are operated by a unified interpolation / decimation filter controller as a function of a modulo counter . for example , a modem signal is developed as if it were to be supplied to a codec . however , instead of being supplied to the codec , the signal is filtered using a low pass finite impulse response digital filter . the resulting filtered signal is sampled at the time slot rate and supplied in companded form as an output to the time slots of the digital line . prior to operating the filter , the ratio of the time slot rate to the sample rate is determined . the ratio is expressed in a form that is a ratio of the smallest possible integers . the numerator of the resulting ratio is designated p and the denominator is designated i . the coordination between the development of the modem signal sample and the filter operation is under the control of a modulo counter that has a modulus of p . | 7Electricity
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a dynamic random access memory has a bit of data selected by a multiplexed address . the row address latches twice as much data as can be selected by the column address which follows the row address . after the column address has been utilized , there is still a one of two selection between two bits of data required . one of the row addresses provides the final selection between the two bits of data . an array toggle signal available from an extra pin is used to switch the state of the internal signal which corresponds to the one row address signal which makes the final one of two selection . the array toggle signal thus makes it possible to access any of the latched data in a high speed mode in which only the column address is changed to select among the bits of data which are already latched . | 6Physics
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a belt drive continuously variable transmission has a primary pulley operatively connected to an engine and a secondary pulley operatively connected to wheels of a motor vehicle , hydraulic cylinders for changing effective diameters of both pulleys , and a transmission ratio control valve for producing a primary pressure applied to the primary cylinder for controlling transmission ratio . an anti - lock brake system is provided on the vehicle . a deceleration of the vehicle is calculated based on vehicle speed . time from an end of operation of the antilock brake system until the vehicle stops is calculated based on the calculated deceleration and to the vehicle speed . furthermore , downshifting speed necessary to increase the actual transmission ratio to a maximum transmission ratio before the vehicle stops is calculated based on the calculated time until the vehicle stops and to the actual transmission ratio . in place of the transmission ratio changing speed , the calculated downshifting speed is used when the operation of the antilock brake system ends . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a current transfer arrangement is provided for a circuit interrupter that provides support for the contacts of the circuit interrupter and also provides current transfer between the contacts of the circuit interrupter and the external circuit terminal connection points directly through the end flanges / fittings thereof . the current transfer arrangement includes a first member assembled onto each of the circuit interrupter contacts and clamping members for securing the first member to the end flange . the end flanges include receiving grooves cooperating with the first member . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus are disclosed for inhibiting diffusion of mobile atoms from an antiferromagnetic layer toward a tunnel oxide layer and through a ferromagnetic layer which is pinned by the antiferromagnetic layer . diffusion of the mobile atoms is inhibited by an oxide layer provided between the anti - ferromagnetic layer and the ferromagnetic layer . alternatively , the ferromagnetic layer can have boron atoms located on or in the layer to fill interstices . | 7Electricity
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a device and a method of using the device for construction of baffles that may be used in suppressors or solvent traps for firearms out of metal cups sold as engine block freeze plugs . the device has a bottom die , a top die and an alignment cylinder . the metal cup is transformed into a baffle by placing the metal cup on the bottom die , placing the bottom die inside the alignment cylinder , placing the top die inside the alignment cylinder , and applying compressive forces to the bottom die and top die . a hole may be drilled in the center of the baffle by placing a drill bit into a top die center hole completely penetrating through the top die and coaxial thereto , and drilling through the baffle , the drill bit passing into a bottom die center hole penetrating at least partially into the bottom die and coaxial thereto . | 6Physics
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digital data information is transmitted during at least one whole frame in television format , for the display of a television frame of alpha - numeric characters . the digital information is fitted to television lines with check bits at the end of each line . successive fields of a frame carry the same digital information for redundant verification of accuracy . microprocessors control processing of the information at both transmitting and receiving locations , coactively with memories . an identification code is provided for each frame . | 7Electricity
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a reagent test paddle includes a contamination detection medium , a reference color bar , at least one chemical test medium , and a unique identifier . the contamination detection medium includes a reagent that changes color in the presence or when exposed to a hostile or inhospitable environment . each chemical test medium includes a regent that is responsive to a respective analyte in a biological sample . the reference color bar includes reference color samples of different colors . the unique identifier , like a serial number , identifies the particular paddle and its chemical test medium so it can be uniquely and anonymously associated with a user . a method includes capturing and interpreting digital images of a biologically unexposed and subsequently exposed reagent test paddle at various delay times within an automatically calibrated environment ; locating the paddle in a plurality of digital images , extracting the reference color bar and locating the contamination detection medium and chemical test medium in each digital image . color changes of the chemical test medium and contamination medium are detected at various delay times after sample exposure . to determine validity of test results , the method further compares the detected colors of the contamination detection medium with predetermined colors expected for no contamination and contamination . | 7Electricity
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an agglutinant compound and agglutinated product for reconstituting powders of vegetal origin , that allow employing a lamination or similar process , being said agglutinated product comprised of agglutinant compound and a vegetal mass formed by the powder of vegetal origin , that may range from 5 - 50 % , with drying temperature ranging between 100 - 400 ° c ., thickness between 0 . 05 - 2 . 50 mm and vegetal film humidity between 8 and 20 %; being said agglutinant compound formed only by a mixture of polymers of hydroxylated organic acids , such as lactic acid and malic acid , and it may contain agents improving its agglutinant and sensorial properties . | 0Human Necessities
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in a conveyer system including a tubular guide way having a curved guide way section , a magnet - mounted inner slider slidably disposed in the tubular guide way , a pressure source connected to the tubular guide way to feed the interior thereof with a pressurized air thereby to move the inner slider in and along the tubular guide way , and a magnet - mounted outer slider movably disposed on said tubular guide way . the magnet of the outer slider establishes a magnetic connection with the magnet of the inner slider so that movement of said inner slider can induce movement of the outer slider in the same direction . in order to smooth the movement of the inner slider in the tubular guide way , the inner slider is so constructed as to be flexed along its longitudinal axis when an external force is applied thereto . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and sampling system are provided for sampling and marketing fluid replacement services . once an automobile arrives at the service facility , the automobile service technician quickly obtains fluid samples from the various systems of an automobile . while the consumer provides relevant information relating to the vehicle to a customer service technician , the automobile service technician places the fluid samples into receptacles allowing the consumer to visually inspect the condition of each fluid . the service technician then provides new fluids in proximity to the actual fluids of the engine to allow a side - by - side comparison of the visual condition of the fluids . the samples are then presented to the consumer while the consumer is in contact with the customer service technician to allow the consumer to make a determination as to whether the fluids must be replaced . | 6Physics
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for decreasing a side stream smoke generated from a lighted tobacco product , a hollow main body made of non - combustive material and having a through hole is provided to accommodate the product therein . the main body permits continuous combustion of the product but limits the quantity of oxygen supplied to a burning point , thereby preventing generation of the side stream smoke while the lighted tobacco product is not inhaled . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a luminescent screen structure 22 with a light - absorbing matrix 23 , having a plurality of substantially equally sized openings therein , on an inner surface of a crt faceplate panel 12 . a color selection electrode 24 is spaced a distance , q , from the inner surface . the method includes providing a first photoresist layer 50 , whose solubility is altered when it is exposed to light , on the inner surface of the faceplate panel 12 . the first photoresist layer 50 is exposed to light from two symmetrically located source positions + g and - g , relative to a central source position , 0 . then the more soluble regions 54 of the photoresist layer 50 are removed , overcoated with a light - absorbing material 58 and developed to remove the retained , less soluble regions 52 of the first photoresist layer with the light - absorbing material thereon . first guardbands 60 of light - absorbing material remain on the interior surface of the faceplate panel 12 . the process is repeated twice more , using second and third photoresist layers 70 and 90 and two asymmetrically located light source positions + b , - b and + r , - r , respectively to produce second and third guardbands 80 and 100 . | 7Electricity
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a method of enhancing the signal to noise ratio of seismic data includes the steps of repeatedly obtaining , from at least one array of seismic detectors , analog signals representative of sensed vibrations or pressure waves . each analog signal is converted to discrete digital values on a time correlation basis until a predetermined quantity of analog signals have been converted . in each time correlation , the two most positive digital values and the two most negative digital values are removed . the remaining values for each time correlation are averaged so as to provide a digital representation of the analog signals . | 6Physics
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in a system for tracking a target which is illuminated by a laser beam , for example , apparatus is required to determine how far the target is off - axis . the apparatus includes an objective lens which concentrates light coming from the target onto a reception surface . a group of bundles of optical wave guides is disposed between the reception surface and a single photoelectric receiver . each bundle conveys light from a respective portion of the reception surface . the bundles of wave guides are of different lengths . thus , the optical signals transmitted by the various bundles are received successively by the single receiver . this avoids problems of matching the sensitivity of different receivers responsive to different portions of the reception surface . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for selectively heating / cooling one or more substrates and establishing an approximately uniform temperature in the one or more substrates during a heating or cooling event is described . in one embodiment , the apparatus comprises a rotatable hot / cold plate onto which the one or more substrates are placed and a heating / cooling element disposed in close proximity to the rotatable hot / cold plate for selectively elevating / lowering the temperature of the one or more substrates . | 7Electricity
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a self - adjusting twin or dual dry clutch assembly for a dual clutch transmission includes a single actuator . the clutch assembly includes one center and two outer clutch drive plates or discs which independently engage a pair of interleaved driven clutch plates or discs which are coupled to and drive a respective pair of transmission countershafts or layshafts . the single actuator translates an internal clutch carrier which acts upon the outer clutch plates through respective pluralities of linear one way clutches . self - adjustment of the dual clutch assembly is achieved by additional linear one way clutches acting through pairs of spring biased control rods . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a high purity germanium radiation detector has been specially machined to be this invented series multi - chamber coaxial configuration . so extra - large volume hpge detectors can be easily produced with current available hpge crystal , and the entire detector body structure can be uniquely optimized in accordance with the exact semiconductor crystal ingot situation so the overall detector can be easier depleted and the photo - induced carriers can be better collected as the signal output . this invention makes extra - large efficiency hpge gamma ray detectors of 100 % to 200 %, and maybe even higher efficiency , possible and easier to be produced based on current hpge crystal supply capability . the invention improves the detector performance for very high energy gamma ray detection especially . the invention could also be applied to any other kind of semiconductor materials if any of them could be purified enough for this application in future . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electronic cigarette comprises nicotine without harmful tar . the cigarette includes a shell , a cell , nicotine solution , control circuit , and an electro - thermal vaporization nozzle installed in the air suction end of the shell . the advantages are smoking without tar , reducing the risk of cancer , the user still gets a smoking experience , the cigarette is not lit , and there is no fire danger . | 7Electricity
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a registration method and an apparatus for navigation - guided interventions employing an x - ray device and a position acquisition system and avoid the use of patient - associated markers . by means of a defined arrangement of a carrying arm proceeding from a support mount at the x - ray device and a defined arrangement of an x - ray calibration phantom at the carrying arm , the coordinate transformation between a coordinate system allocated to the support mount and a coordinate system allocated to the x - ray calibration phantom is known . on the basis of the acquisition and evaluation of 2d projections of the x - ray calibration phantom with the x - ray device , a coordinate transformation between the coordinate system allocated to the support mount and a coordinate system allocated to a measurement volume of the x - ray device is produced . by arranging a device detectable by the position acquisition system at the support mount , a coordinate transformation between the coordinate system allocated to the measurement volume and a coordinate system allocated to the calibration phantom is determined for the navigation . | 0Human Necessities
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an exercise machine having a support base to which three support beams are pivotally mounted . the outside support beams are extendible . the center beam is pivotally mounted to a seat and a seat back . the outside beams are mounted to the seat and the seat back , respectively . a leg pivotally depends from the seat , a fork element with pivotally mounted arms at the distal ends thereof is pivotally mounted to the base . three resistance bands are positioned on the pivotally mounted arms . the assembly is capable of relative pivotal motion between components to collapse the assembly for storage and portability . expanded , the seat , the seat back , the depending leg and the fork structure with the arms are capable of pivotal motion relative to one another to position the various components for different modes of exercise . | 0Human Necessities
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a two copy versioning scheme is proposed . the scheme provides efficient implementation for a high read load database and eliminates read dependencies . the versioning scheme provides efficient implementation for transactions executing under ansi read committed isolation , and is extensible to serializable isolation . the two - copy versioning scheme is garbage free meaning that all versions of data records are used during execution and is adapted to index scanning operations . a “ deferred delete ” scheme allows read transactions to complete data deallocation operations . statements that require “ snapshots ” are efficiently supported . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for determining the compatibility of a working surface with an optical mouse having an optical sensor including using the optical sensor to sense the optical characteristics of the working surface , using a judging circuit to judge the compatibility of the working surface with the optical mouse according to the optical characteristics sensed by the optical sensor , using the judging circuit to generate a judging signal according to the result obtained in step . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to live attenuated bacteria for use as a medicament . the invention also relates to vaccines based thereon that are useful for the prevention of microbial pathogenesis . further , the invention relates to live attenuated recombinant bacteria carrying a heterologous gene and vaccines based thereon . finally , the invention relates to methods for the preparation of such vaccines and bacteria . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus for combining baseband signals from a large aperture antenna array in which none of the individual baseband signals has a sufficiently high signal - to - noise ratio to be used as a correlation or reference signal for phase adjusting the remaining baseband signals . more specifically , the invention provides a means whereby the baseband output signals of all but one of the receivers associated with each of the antennas are summed and used as a correlation reference for the baseband signal not contained in the summed signal , thereby providing a plurality of correlation or alignment loops , each having an output signal related to the phase difference between its input baseband signal and the summed signal . the invention further provides a means for subtracting an output or error signal generated in one of the correlation loops whose baseband signal has a predetermined phase delay from all the other alignment loops , thereby avoiding interaction and reflection effects in the signal combiner . a variable phase delay means for each of the other baseband signals is controlled by its corresponding correlation loop . the invention discloses how a plurality of loops operating in the above manner provides a means for adjusting the phase of each baseband signal so that they will all be in phase with each other and can thus be added to provide a composite signal output having a higher signal - to - noise ratio than any of the individual baseband signals . | 7Electricity
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access charges payable by an ixc to a lec , and payable by the subscriber to the lec for originating or terminating calls and for associated vertical call control features , are reduced or eliminated by providing a virtual piped collection that &# 34 ; bypasses &# 34 ; and thus does not require the involvement of , a local service provider . the virtual piped connection exists between a call control platform in the ixc network , and specialized customer premises equipment located m the subscriber location . the specialized cpe is arranged to provide call control functions using normal out - of - band signaling in a conventional manner , and , after an initial call is conventionally set up to the ccp , to provide the same functions using specialized in - band signaling . a complementary signaling and control capability is provided in the ccp . once the pipe is established , the subscriber can originate calls by pressing appropriate buttons or keys on the specialized cpe , causing in - band signaling between the cpe and the complementary equipment in the ccp . such signaling is not detected by and does not affect the connection that exists through the lec . when a call is complete , it may be disconnected by either the subscriber or the ccp , by pressing a special button or key on the cpe , which sends an in - band signal to the ccp , to terminate the call without disturbing the pipe existing between the cpe and the ccp . similarly , incoming calls are routed via the ccp , which uses in - band signaling to alert the specialized cpe . | 7Electricity
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a building alarm system includes addressable notification appliances connected to a system controller , with each notification appliance having a status indicator and an alarm indicator . the status indicator , such as an led , provides for system test modes that avoid disruption of building occupants . to test the alarm system , the system controller selects which notification appliances to operate in response to a test alarm input and communicates to each selected appliance an instruction to operate its associated status indicator without operating its associated audible or flashing visible alarm indicators . in a troubleshooting mode , the system controller polls each of the notification appliances and receives an answer in response to the poll from any of the appliances . the controller operates the led indicators of those appliances which answer the poll . this allows a technician to locate for troubleshooting only those appliances having an nonoperating led indicator , perhaps due to a failure to respond to its poll . according to another aspect , each addressable notification appliances includes a microprocessor and a manually - activated switch . the microprocessor is programmed to transmit a first message in response to an activation of the switch . the system controller receives the first message from the activated appliance and in response transmits a second message instructing the appliance to operate its associated alarm indicator for a test time interval . | 6Physics
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a heat - treating method and apparatus are disclosed which are employed for the manufacture of , for example , a semiconductor device . a substrate to be treated is set in a floating state with an air space defined relative to an underlying opposite surface . a ring - like temperature security member is located with a small gap left relative to an outer periphery of the substrate . the heating of the substrate is achieved in this state . infrared lamps are selected as a heating source and the surface underlying the substrate provides a reflection surface . the rear surface of the substrate is heated by reflection light travelling across the aforementioned air space . a heat dissipation from the marginal edge portion of the substrate is prevented by the temperature security member to obtain uniformity of heat over the whole area of the substrate . the presence of the air space ensures the ready loading and unloading of the substrate and hence the ready operability . it is also possible to prevent generation of dust resulting from a frictional contact between the substrate and the opposite surface . | 7Electricity
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an air conditioner includes vertically spaced cooling and heating sections to which air is selectively supplied from a room by means of a blower . the blower is arranged vertically intermediate the cooling and heating sections . a deflector is movable between first and second positions for directing air from the blower toward either the cooling section or the heating section . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a toothbrush whose tufts comprise three distinct groups of rows , with each row oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis of the head . the tufts of the first group are the shortest . the endmost tufts on each row of the second kind tilt laterally outwardly by about 12 degrees . the tufts of the third group are nearest the end of the head farthest from the handle and diverge from each other . in one embodiment , each tuft of the third kind tilts laterally at an angle of about 30 degrees and forwardly at about 14 degrees . in a first embodiment , each row of the first group comprises a single , wide tuft . in a second embodiment , each row of the first group has a plurality of laterally spaced round tufts . in a third embodiment , each row of the first group comprises a plurality of laterally spaced quadrangular tufts . all of the tufts may also be considered as defining four functional groups of tufts , with each of these four groups performing a specific function during brushing . the arrangement and orientation of the tufts yields a uniform cleaning action substantially independent of brushing direction or technique . | 0Human Necessities
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a wire locking sleeve and a wire . the sleeve has a bore and a deformation recess adjacent the bore . the sleeve around the bore is deformable toward the recess into a serpentine configuration for interlockingly engaging a portion of the wire disposed therein . deformation of the sleeve around the bore is achieved by applying a transverse compressive force to the sleeve . | 0Human Necessities
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within a radio access network an access point selects a channel by first randomly choosing a channel from those available for use . the access point then monitors the channel for a random interval to determine if the channel is presently carrying traffic . the access point will select the channel unless the channel is in use by another ap . if so , then the ap will select another channel and commence monitoring for a random interval in order to determine whether the channel is available . the ap will continue to choose channels until a suitable channel is found , or all available channels have been exhausted . | 7Electricity
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an electrolytic oxidant generator including an anode and cathode within different chambers separated by an ion permeable membrane , and a mixer for circulating saline solution within the anode chamber to enhance dispersal of salt in the solution and maintain the saline solution at high density throughout that chamber . the generator preferably includes an outer shell and a tubular member extending generally vertically within the shell and separating the anode and cathode chambers , with the side wall having a curving portion containing at least one aperture curving with the wall , and with the membrane being secured to and curving with the wall and bridging across the aperture . the inner chamber may take the form of a unit which is removable upwardly from the shell and interfits with the shell in locating relation upon downward movement thereinto . the anode and / or cathode can be connected to the side wall of the inner unit and have their lower ends insertible in interfitting relation into locating socket recesses carried by that wall . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a composition useful as a medicament with improved penetration of cell membranes comprising an active material and a compound of general formula : ## str1 ## wherein either residue r 1 or r 2 is an alkyl , alkylene , alkynyl or alkoxy group of 3 - 7 carbon atoms , and the other residue is a hydrogen atom , together with pharmaceutical additives and dilution agents . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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apparatus for controllably transferring fluid from a pierceable pressurized container includes a valve body , a stem member which is threadably connected to the valve body at one end and a fluid - conducting hose at the other end , and an elastomeric valve ball disposed in a cavity between the body and the stem member . the valve ball controls fluid flow from the container through the valve body and stem member to the hose in response to rotation of the valve stem relative to the body . simultaneously , the valve balls acts as a check valve to prevent flow of fluid to the container . an o - ring seal between the stem and the valve body is adapted to leak at high pressure and bleed off fluid . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an attachable book mirror device enables the reader of a textual document to view the facial expressions of the young adult , child , toddler , or baby who is listening in close proximity to the reader . the listener can also view the mechanical lip movements of the reader to thereby shorten process of learning to read . the attachable book mirror includes a shell for housing the optically human visual spectrum reflective material that is pivotally connected to a base used to attach to the covers of books or any other suitable document . the reflective material can be adjusted in any allowable position , holding its last position due to certain equal but opposite forces that are generated by certain internal components such as a spring contained within the base that helps create a lasting static contact frictional force . an adjustable light may be pivotally attached to the book mirror . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a luminaire comprising a first hub comprising a first fixed portion rotatably coupled to a first rotor portion , said hub having an internal chamber , accessible through openings on the first fixed portion and the first rotor portion ; a first lamp socket coupled to the first rotor portion of the first hub ; a light rail affixed to the first rotor portion , said light rail having a bore the length of the light rail ; a second hub comprising a second fixed portion rotatably coupled to a second rotor portion ; and a second lamp socket coupled to the second rotor portion of the second hub , wherein a first set of one or more power wires is coupled to the first lamp socket , wherein a second set of power wires is disposed in the opening on the first fixed portion and further into the bore and is coupled to the second socket . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention provide a heat dissipation structure on the active surface of the die to increase the performance of the heat conduction in longitude direction of the semiconductor package device , so that the heat dissipating performance can be improved when the semiconductor package device is associated with the exterior heat dissipation mechanism . | 7Electricity
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a device for the extemporaneous mixing of n constituents has n compartments , each having a first end and a second end on the opposite side to the first , each of the first and second ends being surmounted by a neck delimiting an opening . intermediate obturators separate each compartment in a detachable manner from the compartment or compartments which are adjacent thereto when the n compartments are placed on one another . an actuator is provided for ejecting the intermediate obturators for effecting the mixing of n constituents , and first end obturators and second end obturators are provided for obturating the end openings of the first compartment and of the n th compartment . one of the first or second end obturators has an opening for the dispensing of the mixture . the first and second ends of any of the n compartments can receive any of the said obturators . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected to a brake lamp for sequentially modulating the supply energy to the lamp to generate a brightening and dimming of the lamp . a time extent of the modulation is detected so that the modulation can be stopped after a preselected time period and the light will be continually on as in a conventional braking operation . after the brake is released by the operator , a second preselected time period for locking out the sequential interrupting is timed down , for avoiding repetitive flashing during stop - and - go traffic . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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