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a relay and a data processing method are provided . the relay includes : a detection unit for classifying and detecting event oriented monitoring data and non - event oriented monitoring data from monitoring data ; a storage unit for storing the detected monitoring data ; a communication unit for receiving a request signal of the monitoring data from a monitoring device and transmitting corresponding monitoring data in response to a transmission request signal of the monitoring data ; and a control unit for extracting event oriented monitoring data from the monitoring data and performing a control to transmit the monitoring data requested from the monitoring device . | 7Electricity
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methods and systems for residue number system based alus , processors , and other hardware provide the full range of arithmetic operations while taking advantage of the benefits of the residue numbers in certain operations . | 7Electricity
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a tool for chip removing machining has an axial channel , the tool being a one - piece unit , the tool having a first end and a second end , the first end comprising cutting edges , the second end forming an end of a shank of the tool . the second end of the shank is cylindrical and the axial channel has a diminishing cross - sectional area in a direction from the second end towards the first end . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for creating coherent masses of burning matter for countermeasures purposes such as for protecting an aircraft and other vehicles from infrared “ heat seeking ” hostile missiles and also from high power laser beams and laser radar . one or more spurious sources of radiation are created controllably in the general vicinity of the aircraft being protected ; in missile countermeasures , each of these spurious sources is capable of emitting infrared energy comparable in wave length and at a higher intensity than that emitted by the target aircraft itself such that the hostile missile will be decoyed away from its intended target by the spurious radiation sources . in this method , the spurious source of radiation is created by igniting a small amount of aircraft fuel that is gelled and controllably ejected from the aircraft . protection against laser weapons and radar is provided by interposing the burning mass of matter in the laser beam so that combusion products in the burning mass serve to degrade beam power . apparatus for practicing the method is disclosed comprising means for withdrawing a small quantity of fuel from the aircraft fuel tank , means for adding a gelling agent to the quantity of fuel , and means for simultaneously igniting and ejecting the quantity of gelled fuel such that a persistent source of radiant energy that can be used for decoy purposes and attenuating laser beams is produced . | 7Electricity
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a burner nozzle assembly includes : a nozzle plate having an anode off - gas nozzle at the center of the nozzle plate and a plurality of oxidation fuel nozzles surrounding the aog nozzle ; and a channel unit coupling the aog nozzle with an aog introducer to allow an aog to flow therebetween and coupling the oxidation fuel nozzles with an oxidation fuel introducer to allow an oxidation fuel to flow therebetween . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a network attached storage system includes at least one data moving device coupled to a control station for receiving commands from the control station , each of the at least one data moving devices including a board having mounted thereon a file server portion and a power control portion , wherein the power control portion receives a continuous power supply and controls the application of power to the file server portion based on commands from the control station . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a lens assembly includes a third lens group frame having an end face extending in an optical - axis direction provided with an end - face cam having displacement along a peripheral direction , for retaining a third group of lenses , a second lens group frame having a cam follower abutted against the end - face cam for retaining a second group of lenses , a second lens group spring for biasing the second lens group frame toward the third lens group frame , a rotational regulating for regulator rotation of one of the third lens group frame and the second lens group frame around an optical axis , and rotator for rotating the other of the third lens group frame and the second lens group frame around an optical axis when zoom operation is performed , wherein the end - face cam and a cam follower are operated by relative angular movement of the third lens group frame and the second lens group frame , around the optical axis at the time the zoom operation is performed to modify spacing therebetween in the optical - axis direction . | 6Physics
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a weed trimmer having an accuracy shield . the accuracy shield is a generally planar , circular configuration that is attached to a weed trimmer at a location in a plane generally parallel to the plane of the rotating line and in close proximity thereto between the rotating line and the housing having a debris shield . the accuracy shield protects the line from being severed too short and also provides a convenient guide for edging wherein the cut is uniform and easy to control . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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to produce a silicon capacitor , hole apertures at whose surface a conductive zone is formed by doping and whose surface is provided with a dielectric layer and a conductive layer are generated in an n - doped silicon substrate . to compensate for mechanical strains in the silicon substrate brought about by the doping of the conductive zone , the conductive zone is additionally doped with germanium which is outdiffused from a germanium - doped layer . | 7Electricity
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an overcurrent protection system giving rapid response to relatively small overcurrents has a sensor element and an interruption element in series between a power source and a load . the sensor element is functionally linked to the circuit interruption element via a control element . when current exceeds a predetermined amount , the sensor element transfers heat to the control element which causes the circuit interruption element to change from a conducting state to a non - conducting fault state . the control element may include a ptc device . | 7Electricity
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the invention encompasses methods of forming dram constructions , methods of forming capacitor constructions , dram constructions , and capacitor constructions . the invention includes a method in which a ) a first layer is formed over a node location ; b ) a semiconductive material masking layer is formed over the first layer ; c ) an opening is formed through the semiconductive material masking layer and the first layer to the node location ; d ) an upwardly open capacitor storage node layer is formed within the opening ; e ) a storage node is formed from the masking layer and the storage node layer ; and f ) a capacitor dielectric layer and a capacitor plate are formed over the storage node . the invention also includes a capacitor structure comprising : a ) an insulative layer over a substrate ; b ) a polysilicon layer over the insulative layer ; c ) an opening extending through the polysilicon layer and the insulative layer to a node , the opening comprising an upper portion and a lower portion , the upper portion comprising a first minimum cross - sectional dimension and the lower portion comprising a second minimum cross - sectional dimension which is narrower than the first minimum cross - sectional dimension , the opening further comprising a step at an interface of the upper and lower portions ; d ) a spacer over the step ; e ) a storage node layer over the spacer , polysilicon layer and the node ; and f ) a dielectric layer and a cell plate layer capacitively coupled to the storage node layer . | 7Electricity
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a roll - wrapping apparatus and method where rolls are wrapped with an envelope of heat - shrink plastic film with a label positioned between the envelope and roll and electrostatically bonded to the film . the bond prevents misalignment of the label prior to heat shrinking of the film onto the roll . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an axial adjusting device includes two discs which are rotatable relative to one another and coaxially supported relative to one another , between which two discs balls are guided in pairs of ball grooves . the depth of the pairs of ball grooves is variable across the circumference of the discs . one of the discs is axially supported and one is axially displaceable against resilient returning forces of a first spring mechanism . at least one of the discs can be driven by a motor via a gear drive . a second spring mechanism is provided which — during the return motion of the discs , after the balls have reached their end positions in the ball grooves , which end positions are determined by the greatest groove depth — permit the drivable disc to overshoot against the resilient returning forces of the second spring mechanism . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and apparatus for automatically acquiring and verifying , relative to pre - established rules , information affixed to relatively flat articles transported along a transport path comprises a weighing device for measuring weight of articles being processed , an image acquisition device for acquiring a representation of indicia appearing on an article , a thickness detecting device for measuring the thickness of articles being processed , a processing device for recognition of the indicia appearing on an article , and a processing device for verifying acquired data against the pre - established rules . a number of reports are generated after processing to provide the results of the processing . | 6Physics
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a portion of a nonmagnetic body of manganese - aluminum based alloy is tempered in situ to a state of high magnetic coercivity . the magnetically coercive portion may be used , e . g ., to store magnetically readable information or to provide a tailored permanent magnetic field for an electrical device . | 6Physics
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one embodiment of the present invention is an integrated aero - engine flowpath structure . another embodiment is a method of manufacturing integrated aero - engine flowpath structure . other embodiments include apparatuses , systems , devices , hardware , methods , and combinations for aero - engine flowpath structures . further embodiments , forms , features , aspects , benefits , and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an image forming apparatus that detects a type of recording sheet and sets an image forming condition in accordance with the detected type of sheet includes a feeding unit that feeds a sheet , an image forming unit that forms an image on a sheet , and a reading unit that reads a picture of a surface of a sheet . a discriminating unit discriminates whether re - reading is necessary , on the basis of the picture . if so , another unit changes a reading condition of the reading unit and causes the reading unit to re - read the picture of the surface of the sheet . a detecting unit detects a type of sheet on the basis of the picture read by the reading unit , and a controlling unit controls an image forming condition on the basis of the result of the detection . | 7Electricity
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an optical system driving device has a motor which rotates constantly in one direction for providing rotary driving power . a regular rotation electromagnetic clutch is connected to the rotating motor for transmitting driving power to the optical system for reciprocal movement of the optical system in one direction . a reverse electromagnetic clutch connected to the rotor motor transmits driving power to the optical system for reciprocal movement thereof in the opposite direction . a control circuit is provided which receives a pulse signal for controlling either the regular rotation or the reverse electromagnetic clutch at the start of the regular rotation electromagnetic clutch to gradually increase the effective driving power provided to the optical system to move the optical system at the start of movement . | 6Physics
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a wearable audio component includes a first cable and an audio source in electrical communication with the first cable . a housing defines an interior and an exterior , the audio source being contained within the interior thereof . the exterior includes an ear engaging surface , an outer surface , and a peripheral surface extending between the front and outer surfaces . the peripheral surface includes a channel open along a length to surrounding portions of the peripheral surface and having a depth to extend partially between the front and outer surfaces . a portion of the channel is covered by a bridge member that defines an aperture between and open to adjacent portions of the channel . the cable is connected with the housing at a first location disposed within the channel remote from the bridge member and is captured in so as to extend through the aperture in a slidable engagement therewith . | 7Electricity
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a garment diaper detector for detecting wetness conditions in diapers or undergarments comprising a capacitive sensor located within a housing and affixed to the exterior surface of the garment being monitored . the sensor is comprised of two substantially solid , coplanar conductor plates affixed to a common substrate and has a very high dynamic range . the inside of the garment becomes wet , the capacitance between the spaced conductors rises above a predetermined value whereupon the detector provides an output to a transmitter or an alarm . when the garment is being changed , the detector is removed from the exterior surface of the garment for reuse on the next . in one embodiment of the invention , multiple , uniquely addressed wetness detectors are employed to monitor the wetness conditions in a plurality of garments , such as in a hospital or nursing home . when a garment becomes wet , that unique address is transmitted to a central monitoring station which dispatches a care giver to change the garment . additionally , the central monitoring station may be equipped with a modem which communicates the address of wet garments to pagers worn by care givers . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed is , among other things , a bookmark including a band which may wrap around a book and may therefore be prevented from falling out as the book is opened . a marker may be attached to the band via a thread or other means , and may be used to mark a page of interest in the book . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an optical sensor includes photoemitter and photodetector elements at multiple spacings for the purpose of measuring the bulk absorptivity of an area immediately surrounding and including a hemodialysis access site , and the absorptivity of the tissue itself . at least one photoemitter element and at least one photodetector element are provided , the total number of photoemitter and photodetector elements being at least three . the photoemitter and photodetector elements are collinear and altematingly arranged , thereby allowing the direct transcutaneous determination of vascular access blood flow . | 0Human Necessities
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an elongated strip of a sheetlike substrate bearing microelectronic elements such as semiconductor chips is advanced in a downstream direction through one or more folding stations where successive portions of the substrate are folded so as to form a strip including a plurality of fold packages , each including confronting top and bottom runs and a fold region with one or more of the runs bearing one or more microelectronic elements . the strip incorporating the plural fold packages can be wound on a reel or otherwise handled , stored and shipped to a subsequent manufacturing operation , where individual fold packages can be severed from the strip . | 7Electricity
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an electric grill 10 is disclosed as including a body 12 supporting a grill plate 26 for cooking food , a container 34 for contain smoking element 36 , and a heat source 18 for heating up the smoking element 36 in the container 34 for producing smoke for smoking the food cooked by the grill plate 26 . | 0Human Necessities
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in a combination alkylation - methyltertiary butyl ether operation , the unreacted c 4 olefinic hydrocarbons produced by etherification are contacted with molecular sieves to absorb 2 - butenes and the 1 - butenes remaining in the stream are divided so that one portion is subjected to double bond isomerization to form 2 - butenes for alkylation and another portion is subjected skeletal isomerization to form isobutene for etherification . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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n 2 - dansyl - l - arginine esters and amides having the formula ## str1 ## or the acid addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid , wherein r is selected from the group consisting of alkoxy , alkenyloxy , alkynyloxy , and cycloalkoxy , respectively , containing not more than 10 carbon atoms , aralkyl of not more than 15 carbon atoms , tetrahydrofurfuryloxy , and alkoxy of not more than 10 carbon atoms substituted with an alkoxy group of not more than 10 carbon atoms , halogen or nitro ; ## str2 ## wherein r 1 and r 2 are members selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , alkyl , aryl , aralkyl , cycloalkyl , cycloalkylalkyl , alkenyl , and alkyl , wherein said member has no more than 10 carbon atoms , and wherein said alkyl may be substituted with a member selected from the group consisting of alkoxy , alkoxycarbonyl , arylcarbamoyl , acyl , acyloxy , n , n - polymethylenecarbamoyl , respectively , containing not more than 10 carbon atoms , and carboxyl ; and ## str3 ## wherein z is a divalent group containing up to 10 carbon atoms , which consists of more than one group selected from the group consisting of methylene -- ch 2 , monosubstituted methylene ## str4 ## wherein r 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl , acyl , alkoxy , and alkoxycarbonyl , respectively , containing not more than 10 carbon atoms , and carbamoyl , and disubstituted methylene ## str5 ## wherein r 4 r 5 are alkyl groups of not more than 10 carbon atoms , and which may further contain at least one member selected from the group consisting of oxy -- o --, thio -- s --, cycloalkylene of not more than 10 carbon atoms , imino ## str6 ## alkyl substituted imino ## str7 ## wherein r 6 is an alkyl group of not more than 10 carbon atoms , acyl substituted imino ## str8 ## wherein r 7 is an alkyl group of not more than 10 carbon atoms , phenylene ## str9 ## and carbonyl ## str10 ## which completes the ring together with the said methylene , mono - substituted methylene or disubstituted methylene . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a device that can be used to spread a thin , even coating of liquid material on a surface is provided . in one embodiment the device is adapted to be used to apply floor coating on a floor surface . the device is configured such that the applicator portion of the device applies a generally constant contact force on the surface , even when the force applied by the user on the tool varies . | 0Human Necessities
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rechargeable containers and dispensers , in particular spray bottle dispensers including structures such as strips , pouches , pills , capsules , discs and the like for providing concentrates of chemical agents for charging or recharging the spray bottle dispenser , preferably , individual chemical refill charges containing chemical concentrate are deployed within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals , and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills or ingestion . the device is specifically designed for reuse , having a wider opening which is easier to fill , clean and refill without spills , readily accommodates concentrate inserts in any format , minimizes trigger failure , and has a wide base for stability . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an orthodontic bracket is disclosed having three archwire retention channels in the mesial - distal directions , a central channel and two side channels . the two side channels each include a pair of spaced apart inverted archwire retaining regions having a recess that opens generally towards the bracket base . each such recess is for grasping or holding an archwire therein . each of the side channels has an archwire retaining ridge extending gingivally - occlusally along the adjacent side of the bracket base between the two retaining regions of the channel . for each channel , its retaining ridge exerts a force on a portion of an archwire facing away from the archwire portion residing in the recesses of the retaining regions of the channel the force on the archwire is directed toward the interiors of the recesses of the retaining regions for assisting in seating the archwire in the recesses . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of interfacing a person with a computer , the method comprising : providing the person with a device having : a shaft having an axis ; a tsuba connected to the shaft and having a first side that extends away from the axis and faces the shaft ; and a handgrip on a second side of the tsuba opposite the first side ; acquiring an image of the device ; determining an orientation of the device responsive to the image ; and generating an action by the computer responsive to the orientation . | 0Human Necessities
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peroxide - provided free - radical molecular weight distribution narrowing of polypropylenes in the compounding stage of making conductive polypropylenes yields carbon black filled polypropylenes with improved rheological properties , surface conductivity , appearance , and surface characteristics with mechanical and physical properties similar to prior conductive polypropylenes . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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this invention describes how to quickly cancel dc offsets that are present in the two quadrature paths of a zero intermediate frequency transceiver . previously known techniques are not suitable for the 5 ghz wlan standards because of the very short transmit to receive turn around times and extraordinarily large dc offsets in these systems . this invention solves the above problems . the present invention uses both ac and dc coupling along with automatic gain control techniques to remove unwanted dc offsets within an acceptable time period . the invention further uses a digital signal processor to estimate and subtract out the dc offset errors using time averaged signals . the digital signal processing circuit is capable of further ac filtering and analog to digital conversions . | 7Electricity
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a video format bridge employs a plurality of techniques to insure that the line buffer does not suffer underflow or overflow conditions , and that the output frame rate matches the input frame rate . the bridge handles the problem of residue lines , addresses fluctuations in the input and output clock rates , and allows adjustment of the ratio of the input and output the number of lines per frame or number of pixels per line so that output device specifications are not exceeded . a single integrated circuit may provided which is adapted to perform a plurality of techniques , and includes resources by which the user is able to enable and disable such techniques as needed for the particular bridging operation being executed . bridge logic produces an output video stream which has an output frame rate matching the input frame rate , and in which the output frame has at least one of a variable number of pixels per line within an output frame , and / or a variable number of lines per frame among output frames in a set of more than one output frames . | 7Electricity
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conveyor system accessories are disclosed , which provide an inexpensive way to stage , stockpile and / or sort work pieces and provides easy entry to and exit from a main conveyor . in particular , a trolley or trolleys that carry work pieces ride on the conveyor rail above the chain or intermesh with the chain on the inside of the track . these accessories are used with single track continuous conveyor systems , which greatly enhances the productivity of the single track system by permitting work pieces to be taken off - line without taking the work piece off a load pendant . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a device for measuring the volume of flow in a liquid conveying apparatus wherein the length and velocity of a liquid column are measured . drops of the liquid are formed and directed into a length of measurement tubing having a known internal diameter . as the liquid column is passed through the measurement tubing its length is determined by two spaced apart liquid sensors . the actual length is determined by calculating the time elapsed for the leading edge of the liquid column to interrupt the two liquid sensors . the time for the trailing edge to pass the first sensor is proportioned to the length of the column and the quotient of the two values will give the actual length . accordingly , accurate volume determinations can be made irrespective of velocity change such as due to viscosity , surface tension or back pressure . the device of this invention is especially adapted to be used in conjunction with an intravenous administration set . | 6Physics
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a method for real - time communication among two or more individuals separated in space . the method includes the steps of determining that a first individual is likely to be interested in communicating with a second individual via a first communications link ; retrieving information via the first communications link about one or more additional individuals from electronic memory means associated with the second individual ; and establishing communication with at least one of the additional individuals based on the retrieved information . | 7Electricity
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a cylindrical branch connection fitting has an end adapted to be welded to a main pipe adjacent an opening therein with a pair of opposed ears and a pair of opposed crotches and a weld bevel extending outwardly from the inner edge of said end . a transition bevel extends from the center of each ear towards the centers of the crotches . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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there is disclosed a garment warming device providing a portable electrically - heated insulated water resistant and weather resistant clothing warmer having a clamshell design that warms clothing , robes , slippers , towels , blankets or other cloth - like materials placed inside it . the device further comprises a liquid tight seal preventing moisture from entering the device , as well as safety features to ensure cloth materials placed inside the device do not become dangerously hot . the device may easily stand due to a neutral center of gravity and may comprise latches and a handle capable of folding flush against the outer surface of the device . | 0Human Necessities
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a system , method , and computer readable medium for consistent and transparent replication of multi process multi threaded applications . the computer readable medium includes computer - executable instructions for execution by a processing system . primary applications runs on primary hosts and one or more replicated instances of each primary application run on one or more backup hosts . replica consistency between primary application and its replicas is provided by imposing the execution ordering of the primary on all its replicas . the execution ordering on a primary is captured by intercepting calls to the operating system and libraries , sending replication messages to its replicas , and using interception on the replicas to enforce said captured primary execution order . replication consistency is provided without requiring modifications to the application , operating system or libraries . | 6Physics
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a system and method for remote diagnosis and predictive maintenance of devices , machines , and systems has been presented . the system detects signals of one or more operating and condition parameters and compares the detected signals to a signal model maintained locally with respect to the location of the device , machine , or system for anomalies . information describing each anomaly is transmitted to a location remote from the device , machine , or system for diagnosis . the diagnosis includes an initial analysis of the information by diagnostic tools maintained at the remote location , a subsequent analysis of the information by diagnostic tools maintained elsewhere if the initial analysis fails to provide a diagnosis and a final analysis by a team of humans aided by a collaborative environment if the initial and subsequent analyses fails to provide a diagnosis . the diagnosis is transmitted to a maintenance service for repair of the device , machine , or system . | 6Physics
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a pair of proximally spaced parallel rotors , the proximal area between the rotors defining a center position containing a center line extending through both rotary axes of the rotors , a plurality of circumferentially spaced magnets of alternating polarity around each rotor and a shielded electromagnet having a pole tip in the center position intercepting the center line , and means for alternating the polarity of the electromagnet as each pair of opposed magnets of like polarity on opposite rotors move through the center position , in order to magnetically draw the magnets approaching the center position and repel the magnets leaving the center position . | 7Electricity
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a method of producing a folded item having printed information thereon to provide information to the user of a product is disclosed . the method comprises forming a first article having a first end , a second end , a length along a first direction , and a width along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction , the first article having a plurality of first elongate sheet portions and a plurality of second elongate sheet portions , each of the first elongate sheet portions having a first end and a second end , and each of the second elongate sheet portions having a first end and a second end , each of the first ends of the first elongate sheet portions being joined to a respective one of the first ends of the second elongate sheet portions at a respective fold coinciding with the first end of the first article so that the first end of the first article has no exterior unfolded sheet edges , each of the respective folds being parallel to the second direction ; folding the first article by making a first transverse fold in the first article to form a second article , the first transverse fold being parallel to the second direction and being made so that the second end of the first article is disposed between the first end of the first article and the first transverse fold ; depositing an adhesive on a portion of the second article ; and folding the second article by making a second transverse fold in the second article to form the folded item , the second transverse fold being parallel to the second direction so that the folded item has no exterior unfolded sheet edges which lie in a direction parallel to the second direction , the thickness of the sheet being such that when the folds in the first and second directions are made , the folds will cause the folded item to have a thickness of 0 . 25 inches or greater . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for controlling access to at least one program on a computer by verifying data entered through a scanner with data stored on a token such as a card , while isolating the entered data from the computer . the apparatus includes a scanner , a memory and a processor coupled to the scanner and memory . when activated , the scanner scans a field which the processor compares with a field stored in the memory . the processor is operable in a first mode wherein access to the computer via a keyboard is inhibited when the scanned field does not match the stored field . the processor is operable in a second mode , wherein the keyboard is coupled to the computer so that the at least one program on the computer is accessible via the keyboard when the scanned field matches the stored field . various embodiments are disclosed . | 6Physics
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a method including photomodulating mammalian tissue with more than one light source of narrowband , multi chromatic electromagnetic radiation , wherein at least one light source emits radiation at a wavelength corresponding to yellow light and at least one light source emits radiation corresponding to infra - red light , wherein the ratio of the intensity of yellow light to infra - red light is about 4 : 1 . | 0Human Necessities
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an automatic cleaning machine for wall plates is disclosed . multiple long axial tracks with the same direction are fixed in a parallel and array pivoted way on the circumference or the plate face of the object to be cleaned . water - guiding pipes are formed on the long axial tracks which are provided with electric rails , and multiple magnetic valves are provided on the pipe walls of the water - guiding pipes in a spaced way . the long axial tracks are provided with sliding frames . the sliding frames are provided with conducting brackets corresponding to the electric rails , and provided with long axial magnetic - attracted bodies opposed to the magnetic valves to turn on or off the cleaning water with a magnetic force . brush drive mechanisms are provided on the sliding frames , and the shaft levers of the brush drive mechanisms are arranged in a direction normal to the long axial tracks and combined with long axial brushes to scrub wall plates . cover plates are provided outside the long axial brushes . the automatic cleaning machine can be used for cleaning the plate faces of external walls , glasses and solar panels . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a modular irrigation controller includes a processor capable of executing a stored watering program and controlling a plurality of removable station modules in accordance with the watering program . each station module includes a station module circuit for opening and closing a plurality of valves . a plurality of connectors can mate each mate to establish a communications link between the station modules and the processor . a plurality of terminals are each connectable with a corresponding one of a plurality of field valve lines from the valves . the terminals are mounted separate from the station modules and are connected to the connectors . this allows the irrigation controller to have a more compact design , provides connection terminals for spare field valve lines , and eliminates malfunctions due to erroneous re - connection of field valve lines during station module replacement . | 0Human Necessities
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a cleaning member for cleaning an image carrier . the cleaning member includes a support plate having a planar face portion configured to be fixed to an object in a position adjacent to the image carrier , a plurality of reinforcement features configured to reinforce a strength of the support plate , at least one of the reinforcement features arranged on the planar face portion , and a blade connecting portion arranged on the planar face portion . the cleaning member further includes an elastic blade member connected to the blade connecting portion of the support plate such that the elastic blade extends toward the image carrier when the support plate is fixed to the object . the image cleaner may be positioned within an image forming apparatus or an image developing cartridge . | 6Physics
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a sealed battery including : an electrode assembly 11 having multiple positive electrode substrates exposed at one end and negative electrode substrates exposed at the other end ; and collectors 18 1 and collector receiving parts 18 3 that are resistance - welded on both sides of the multiple positive or the multiple negative electrode substrates or both , grooves 23 being formed around the resistance - welded portion of at least one of the collector 18 1 and the collector receiving part 18 3 . due to the spattered particles 26 generated during the resistance - welding being captured within the grooves 23 , few particles burst into the inside of the electrode assembly 11 or into the outside . | 7Electricity
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a digital signal recording circuit for transmitting data signals and clock signals over respective rotary transformers quantizes the data signals transmitted by the rotary transformer and feeds back the quantized data signals . the data signals quantized and fed back in this manner are latched by the clock signals transmitted by rotary transformer . with the present digital signal recording circuit , broad - range signals of from the direct current to a high frequency may be transmitted for recording correct data signals . | 6Physics
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an approach is provided in which a device is detected when it has been added to an operating system partition . the detecting occurs during a dynamic reconfiguration process , and the device is associated with a device type . a parent device is identified that corresponds to the added device . the identifying of the parent device is performed during the dynamic reconfiguration process and the identification of the parent device is based on the device type of the added device with the identified parent device corresponding to a parent device name . a unit address corresponding to the added device is retrieved and this retrieved unit address and the identified parent device name are passed to a configuration manager process . the added device is then configured based on the identified parent device name . | 6Physics
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this application uses technology found in existing patents u . s . pat . no . 7 , 823 , 394 and u . s . pat . no . 7 , 621 , 148b1 . the application solves the problem of internal icing within bio - sample storage freezers by introducing three new techniques to traditional mechanical freezers . highly effective hybrid insulation technique , internal purging using water vapor free air and close tolerance fitment of internal sub - assemblies . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a plastic lid is hinged to a rodent bait containing base . a card holder protrudes from the inside surface of a lid upper wall . tabs extend inwardly from two side rails extending from the inside surface , with a flexible service record card being retained between the tabs and the inside surface . inadvertent dislodgment of the card from between the side rails is prevented by front and rear members . the card is readily removed from the card holder by being flexed and extracted over the front member . the tabs may have beveled front surfaces to facilitate insertion of the card . the card is marked with indicia to indicate the service history of the bait station . | 0Human Necessities
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a fence post sleeve designed to allow the quick and easy erection of a temporary fencing structure without the use of installation tools . the fence post sleeve is a generally tubular structure having at least two barrier fence clips and a longitudinal slit . the fence post sleeve is designed to cooperate with a number of common fence posts . the barrier fence clips releasably secure flexible barrier fencing to the fence post sleeve , and thus the fence post . the fence post sleeve is particularly useful in the installation of construction fencing and other forms of temporary barrier fencing . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an architecture for facilitating web - based client - side calendar event scheduling includes a web calendar scheduling tool which takes input via either a mouse and / or a keyboard to achieve a ) an internet personal organizer , b ) multimedia effects associated with scheduled events , c ) an internet groupware that shares group members &# 39 ; individual schedules , d ) an internet transaction associated with scheduled events , and e ) an open platform that supports any java applet . users of the web calendar can schedule events , associate a special purpose capplet ™ with scheduled events , and store them for future reference or public use . it features concurrent capplet ™ views running under one of four calendar grids : yearly , monthly , weekly , and daily . the architecture also supports multimedia animation in pop - up windows whose dimensions are defined dynamically by an invocation method . it is an open platform on which any user can create a special purpose applet and run it on the web calendar . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in several embodiments of the present invention , an alternator is disclosed . the alternator includes a rotor having both wound - field and permanent magnet poles . the wound - field and permanent magnet poles are disposed about the circumference of the rotor . | 7Electricity
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an image data analysis security camera having internal logic circuits and remote user controls . the image data analysis security camera samples an initial image and compares subsequent images thereto , if a deviation between the two images is detected the image data analysis camera will initiate a remote alarm . the image data analysis security camera may also be provided with wireless communication capabilities and an internal battery thereby enabling the user to move the camera to another location quickly and easily . | 6Physics
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a carpal bone prothesis comprising a body member made of a biocompatible , medically inert material which is designed to be restrained along at least two independent axes . in one important embodiment , the body member includes at least two independent channels and ingrowth receptive ligaments which extend through the channels and are attached to adjacent carpal bones along the first axis and to the dorsal and palmar capsules along the second axis . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention enhances the dynamic frequency selection 9dfs ) algorithms used in wireless lans by adding a channel swapping mechanism . the aim of the traditional dfs algorithm is to dynamically select channels in a wireless lan in such a way that the best performance is achieved . however , not always the optimal channel selection is achieved . this invention describes an addition to the dfs algorithm in such a way that two aps can decide to swap channels instead of one ap switching to another channel . to avoid the problem of sub - optimal channel selection , a requesting ap sends swap requests to other aps in order to sense the willingness of other aps to swap channels with the requesting ap . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to streptococcus suis infection in pigs , vaccines directed against those infections and tests for diagnosing streptococcus suis infections . the invention provides an isolated or recombinant nucleic acid encoding a capsular gene cluster of streptococcus suis or a gene or gene fragment derivated thereof . the invention further provides a nucleic acid probe or primer allowing species or serotype - specific detection of streptococcus suis . the invention also provides a streptococcus suis antigen and vaccine derived thereof . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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at least one method disclosed herein involves creating an overall pattern layout for an integrated circuit that is to be manufactured using a self - aligned double patterning process , forming a first metal feature having a first width on a first track of a metal layer using the sadp process , forming a second metal feature having a second width on a second track of the metal layer . the second track is adjacent to the first track . the method also includes forming an electrical connection between the first metal feature and the second metal feature to provide an effectively single metal pattern having a third width that is the sum of the first and second widths , rendering the first and second features decomposable using the sadp process ; and decomposing e overall pattern layout with the first and second metal features into a mandrel mask pattern and a block mask pattern . | 6Physics
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a lamp adjuster for adjusting the aim of a headlamp . the adjuster includes a housing having a first adjustment point , a gear having a second adjustment point , and an output shaft disposed at least partially within and functionally engaging the gear . movement of the output shaft can be effected using either the first adjustment point or the second adjustment point . the adjuster can also include a clutching feature . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an implantable microstimulator , or equivalent neural stimulator , generates a relatively simple signal containing temporally challenging information and delivers such signal to the middle or outer portion of the ear contra - lateral to an ear having a cochlear implant of a bilaterally deafened patient . such stimulation delivered to the contra lateral ear advantageously increases the survival rate of neurons therein , and further helps maintain or extend the plasticity of the higher auditory pathways of the contra - lateral ear , thereby allowing a cochlear implant to be more effectively used in such ear at a later date . the stimulation provided by the microstimulator , or equivalent simple neural stimulator , need not be continuous , but may be provided only during limited periods of time each day , or only on selected days . further , such stimulation preserves whatever residual hearing may be left in the contra lateral ear . | 0Human Necessities
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an actuator is provided for controlling temperatures in a multiple compartment device wherein the actuator includes a housing and a linear oscillator disposed within the housing . the linear oscillator is coupled with an integral push rod , wherein the linear oscillator is adapted to reciprocably move the push rod along its longitudinal axis . in addition , the actuator includes a holder including a rigid member and a pin aperture . the sliding member has a knob on one end and first clip connector at an other end , the sliding member having a range of motion limited by the rigid member . the push rod has a second clip connector coupled to the first clip connector . a lever arm has a first end and a second end , the first end including a protruding member and the second end including a lever arm aperture and a lever arm pin . the knob is pivotably engaged with the lever arm aperture and the lever arm pin is pivotably engaged with the pin aperture . the protruding member is adapted to pivotably couple with the damper . in an alternate aspect , the present invention also provides a method of fabricating an actuator for facilitating the controlling of temperatures in a refrigerator . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an optical connector has a ferrule for accommodating an optical fiber . the ferrule includes a glass capillary and a coating . the glass capillary is formed at the distal end portion of the ferrule and is inserted in a ceramic sleeve that performs optical connection . the glass cylinder has a first through hole at the central axis portion thereof to accommodate a bare optical fiber . the coating is made of a material having a higher hardness than that of the sleeve , and coats an entire outer circumferential surface of the glass capillary . a method of manufacturing an optical connector is also disclosed . | 6Physics
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a disk drive device is disclosed including a supporting mechanism for supporting a plurality of magnetic disks , a single motor , and a transmitting mechanism . the supporting mechanism comprises a plurality of bearing mechanisms , each of which rotatably supports each of the magnetic disks , respectively . each bearing mechanisms is formed as a tube , and a rotatable shaft is connected to each disk and rotatably supported in each tubular bearing mechanism . the rotatable shaft is provided with grooves which generate a pumping effect when a fluid is passed therethrough , whereby the rotatable shaft is supported in the tubular bearing mechanism without friction therebetween . the transmitting mechanism comprises an endless belt for transmitting a rotation of the motor to the supporting mechanism . | 6Physics
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a packaging container for accommodating at least two stacks of moist cloths or moist cosmetic pads . the moist cloths or moist cosmetic pads of different stacks overlap only in one partial area in such a manner that a moist cloth or cosmetic pad of one stack protrudes into the partial area while being situated between two moist cloths or cosmetic pads of the other stack . the packaging container has an external shape that corresponds to the external shape of the moist cloths or moist cosmetic pads located in overlapping areas while , however , deviating from the respective fundamental shape of the moist cloths or cosmetic pads . a removal opening is provided in a manual access area located on the overlapping area of the moist cloths or cosmetic pads . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for generating marketing materials using filtered reviews including the step of receiving a set of reviews for a business and filtering the reviews into a set of reviews containing a quantitative rating and a set of reviews without such a rating . the method further includes determining a set of reviews containing quantitative ratings that exceed a quantitative threshold . the method further semantically filters these reviews along with the set of reviews without a quantitative rating to generate a set of reviews that exceed a semantic threshold of satisfaction for the business . the method then ranks these reviews based on quantitative rating , and further ranks the reviews based on semantic analysis . reviews include professional reviews , user - generated reviews , aggregate ratings , commentary , rankings , etc . marketing materials include print advertisements , online advertisements , brochures , pamphlets , websites , flyers , videos , etc . | 6Physics
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fuel flow and / or engine speed is electrically controlled in accordance with a rate - of - change value computed from one or more sensed parameters such as accelerator pedal position , throttle position , engine speed , exhaust temperature , intake manifold pressure , fuel temperature , etc . as well as stored engine parameters . a difference between a desired rate - of - change and a measured actual rate - of - change in engine speed is used to correspondingly change an engine control , for example a fuel control rack in a diesel engine fuel pump , a throttle valve in a carburetor , a timer for a fuel injection valve , a fuel valve to a turbine , or other control . the desired rate of change in engine speed may be critically damped , for example by multiplying by a percent or other fraction of a difference between a desired fuel flow and a present fuel flow , so as to avoid overshoot . the control may be operated in min - max , all - speed , cruise control or other special speed control modes , as well as incorporating altitude adjustment , pollution emission control , timing advance control , excessive speed control , fuel control recalibration , counting of selective numbers of pulses from a timing wheel with extension of time for slow speeds , manually selectable low idle adjustment , recordation of operation at excessive engine speed , operating time or other event , fuel consumption economy maximizing , and / or anti - tampering features . in one particular application , the electronic control replaces a governor on a diesel engine and provides maximum power and torque control which may be changed by sensed changed operating conditions such as different transmission gear ranges . a standard computerized control can be employed for different engines with different engine parameters and manufacturing variations compensated by factors stored in rom during final engine testing . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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carbamatoorganosilanes are produced in exceptionally high yield with a high degree of purity , by reacting an aminoorganosilane with a dialkylcarbonate in the presence of a basic catalyst , wherein a first reaction period proceeds at a temperature in the range of 35 - 65 ° c ., followed by a later reaction period at a temperature at least 10 ° c . higher . a low level of catalyst allows its removal by simple exit filtration , without a separate filtration step . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the process of forming a part from laminae of powders of materials such as metals , ceramics , intermetallics and composites of such materials , that include forming laminae ; forming a stack of the laminae characterized as having a configuration from which a part is to be formed ; heating the stack to consolidation temperature , and applying pressure to the heated stack to consolidate the laminae in the stack . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an anti - warp package comprising a packaging substrate , a chip and a stiffening member is provided . the chip is disposed on a top surface of the packaging substrate . the stiffening member is disposed on a bottom surface of the packaging substrate in a location underneath the surrounding area of the chip . through the disposition of a stiffening member , warping stress on the packaging substrate when the chip is encapsulated by molding compound is counterbalanced . | 7Electricity
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an intrauterine pulse oximetry apparatus and method are provided to measure fetal blood oxygen saturation at sites in a preferred region on the fetus . the sensor of the apparatus is attached to a stiff cable which can be inserted into the uterus past the presenting part and transcervical region of the fetus . the cable may have visual and tactile markings by which the user , without seeing or feeling the sensor , can guide it to an appropriate site on the fetus . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention relates to braking mechanism for a downhole tool such as a steering tool . the braking mechanism comprises : a body adapted for mounting upon the tool ; at least one braking member which is movably mounted upon the body ; a resilient biasing means biasing the braking member away from the body ; and a damping mechanism connected to the braking member , the damping mechanism providing a damping force opposing movements of the braking member relative to the body , the damping force being dependent upon the rate of movement of the braking member . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method for forming a polysilicon film in a plasma - assisted chemical vapor deposition system including a chamber in which a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode are provided comprises providing a substrate on the second electrode , the substrate including a surface exposed to the first electrode , applying a first power to the first electrode for generating a plasma in the chamber , applying a second power to the second electrode during a nucleation stage of the polysilicon film for ion bombarding the surface of the substrate , and flowing an erosive gas into the chamber . | 7Electricity
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an intervertebral disc is treated by providing supplemental nutrition to increase viability and longevity . in the preferred embodiment , the invention uses one or more porous stents that function to irrigate the disc space . the stents provide channels for diffusion of fluids and nutrients from the vertebral endplates . the stents may extend across the vertebral endplates to facilitate the transfer of nutrients and oxygen from the vertebral bodies . | 0Human Necessities
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methods and systems provided herein provide an enterprise with the ability to conduct automated customer feedback surveys . in particular , customer interactions on social media channels are intelligently monitored , aggregated , filtered , and analyzed to determine a customer &# 39 ; s response to a particular product or service . since customers are more likely to be truthful regarding their reaction to a product or service on a neutral forum , such as a social media channel , more accurate customer feedback can be obtained in a less intrusive manner than has previously been available . | 6Physics
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in particular embodiments , a method includes receiving , from a client device associated with a first entity of a communication service , a request by the first entity to access the communication service , the request comprising an entity identifier of the first entity , determining whether the first entity is authorized to access the communication service based at least in part on a gray list comprising entity ids of the entities who are not authorized to access the communication service , wherein the gray list is based on a black list , and prohibiting , by one or more of the computing devices , access to the communication service by the first entity if the first entity is not authorized to access the communication service based on the gray list . | 7Electricity
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a reservoir body contains a product and is provided with at least two openings , one of these openings being provided with a part for increasing the pressure , and the other opening being provided with a part for braking and retaining the product . this device permits easy manipulation , allows a controlled dispensing , and optionally precise dosing , while ensuring a good preservation of the product over time . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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methods and apparatus for generating an electric field inside a patient include at least a first electrode and a second electrode on a common implantable substrate . each of the electrodes has a respective proximal end and a respective distal end . electrical energy can be applied that causes electrical current to flow simultaneously through the first and second electrodes preferentially from the proximal end of one electrode to the distal end of the other electrode . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to n - hydroxysulfonamide derivatives that donate nitroxyl under physiological conditions and are useful in treating and / or preventing the onset and / or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy , including heart failure and ischemia / reperfusion injury . novel n - hydroxysulfonamide derivatives release nho at a controlled rate under physiological conditions , and the rate of hno release is modulated by varying the nature and location of functional groups on the n - hydroxysulfonamide derivatives . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a game board having two playing surfaces each symmetrically divided into a plurality of like regions which are arranged to form rows , columns , and diagonals of the regions in the fashion of a checkerboard . the game is played by moving pieces having bar magnets therein about the regions . some regions have bar magnets thereunder which either repel or attract the pieces . the game provides for automatic , in place , flipping of pieces which are repelled and for reprogramming of the positions of the magnets in the board . | 0Human Necessities
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an industrial or heavy duty type swivel used to make connection between load receiving and hoisting devices with relative rotation therebetween , is assembled with minimal machined parts and includes an upper connector having a receiving cavity for a lower connector which has pre - assembled thereon , prior to interconnection within the cavity , a thrust washer or thrust bearing assembly which interconnects by a splined or bayonet type connection . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a tool for a dismantlable medical instrument includes a first component , which surrounds a cavity for receiving a distal end of a shank , and a second component with a catch , which protrudes into the cavity surrounded by the first component to form a bayonet connection with a distal end of a shank protruding into the cavity , by engagement of the catch in a slit or a groove at the distal end of the shank . the first component has a recess into which the second component is fitted . | 0Human Necessities
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an electrode for an electrochemical cell is formed by blending an electrochemically active compound with a conductive material , forming the blend into a plurality of agglomerates , admixing the agglomerates with a second conductive material which may be the same as or different from the first conductive material and compressing the resulting mixture . the method is particularly useful for forming cathodes containing a mercury compound , since such cathodes have greatly enhanced abilities to immobilize free mercury during cell discharge . | 7Electricity
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a boundary scan test system including a transmitter and a receiver . the system performs dc and ac boundary scan testing of the interconnections between devices . the system addresses fault masking that can occur during testing . of concern are ac coupled interconnections while providing ieee 1149 . 1 dc test compatibility . the test receiver includes an input test buffer and an interface mechanism . the input test buffer has a built - in null detection capability . the interface mechanism includes a technology mapper , one or more detectors , and an integrator . the receiver provides at least partial , if not complete , coverage for at least one of five fault syndromes that can result from single defect conditions in the system . | 6Physics
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data processing time is enhanced in a system in which the executable code has inserted therein certain instructions , by a system and method which anticipates which switch will occur when multipath decision points are reached . the code is profiled using test data and a record is made as to the history of the possible switch states . this record is used to optimize the revised executable code , based upon probability of selection . | 6Physics
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a pattern recognition apparatus and method , the apparatus comprising a correlation calculating circuit for calculating first correlations between each part of a image pattern data and a reference pattern data , the first correlation being expressed as r , where x is a variable factor representing a region storing the part of the image pattern data , and also comprising a second correlation calculating circuit for recognizing the position of a pattern most identical to the reference pattern by emphasizing the maximum value of the first correlations by converting each of the first correlations r into a second correlation expressed as - r ]-- r ], where α is a predetermined value determined in accordance with the size of the reference pattern data . | 7Electricity
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a picture frame type cover for a disk storage case includes a front surface frame , an upper press plate , an upper surface plate , a lower press plate , a lower surface plate and a stopper . the front surface frame has an opening . the upper press plate is disposed via the upper surface plate and is connected to an upper end of the front surface frame . the lower press plate is disposed via the lower surface plate and is connected to a lower end of the front surface frame . the front surface frame , the upper press plate , the upper surface plate , the lower press plate and the lower surface plate are connected to form a generally c - shaped configuration defining an opposing pair of generally c - shaped openings . the stopper is formed on one end of the lower surface plate and projects into one of the pair of generally c - shaped openings . | 6Physics
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a dram memory cell and process sequence for fabricating a dense layout is fabricated with silicon - on - insulator cmos technology . specifically , the present invention provides a dense , high - performance sram cell replacement that is compatible with existing soi cmos technologies . various gain cell layouts are known in the art . the present invention improves on the state of the art by providing a dense layout that is fabricated with soi cmos . in general terms , the memory cell includes a first transistor provided with a gate , a source , and a drain respectively ; a second transistor having a first gate , a second gate , a source , and a drain respectively ; and a capacitor having a first terminal , wherein the first terminal of said capacitor and the second gate of said second transistor comprise a single entity . | 7Electricity
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a method for automatically detecting a segment where a mosaic fade , formed by a plurality of tiles , occurs in a digital video , the method comprising the steps of : locating the segment of the digital video containing the plurality of tiles in each frame ; detecting whether the tiles , within the located segment , have a predetermined increase or decrease in size from one frame to a next frame ; identifying a boundary of the mosaic fade based on the previous step . | 7Electricity
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an improved method and apparatus for rendering curved surfaces in a graphics system . the appearance of a curved surface is created by varying color shades across an object . the graphics systems represents each primary color with fewer than eight bits . the present invention maintains smooth transaction between color shades despite using fewer than eight bits to represent color . an eight bit color shade value is truncated , with the most significant bits being saved and used as a color value . the least significant bits that are truncated are used to determine which of the adjacent color values to use to render pixels . thus , if five bits are saved and used to represent a color , the three least significant truncated bits are used to determine the appropriate mix of the closest five bit shades . the three truncated bits are used to select an entry from a ramp table and a control signal from a look - up table selects a bit from the selected ramp table entry . the selected bit is used to determine which of the closest five bit shades to use for rendering a pixel . | 6Physics
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a steering lock system includes a shift lever device in which a shift lever is operatively installed and a steering lock device in which a key cylinder is operatively disposed . in the system there is arranged a combination with a plug which is detachably fitted into an opening formed in a housing of the steering lock device ; a slider movably disposed in the plug in a manner to be projectable into the housing through the opening , the slider being movable between a blocking position wherein the slider blocks rotation of the key cylinder of the steering lock device and a release position wherein the slider fails to block the rotation of the key cylinder ; a resiliently flexible clip detachably fixed to the housing for achieving a tight connection between the plug and the housing ; a bellcrank arranged to control movement of the shift lever of the shift lever device ; and a cable member extending between the slider and the control member . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the continuous discharge of water from suspension , especially from fibrous pulp , whereby pulp is caused to thicken without having the water to be removed through a thick uncontrollably gathered fiber mat . in accordance with the invention the suspension to be thickened is fed into a filtering chamber , the suspension is formed as a layer that is continuously being mixed for equalizing the consistency differences , the liquid is continuously removed from the suspension and the thickness of the fiber mat being formed on the filter surface is controlled by subjecting said mat to shear stresses . the above described method is realized by an apparatus , in which at least one of the co - operating surfaces , the filtering surface and its counter surface , is provided with means for non - mechanically limiting the thickness of a fiber mat on the filtering surface , whereby a uncontrolled formation of a fiber mat on the filtering surface is prevented . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an electrical raceway assembly including a substrate engaging member having an upper region , an intermediate region , a lower region , an inner surface and an outer surface ; a signage engaging member having an upper region , an intermediate region , a lower region , an inner surface and an outer surface ; wherein the upper region of the substrate engaging member and the upper region of the signage engaging member are releasably secured to each other ; and wherein the lower region of the substrate engaging member includes a segment that regulates positioning of the lower region of the signage engaging member . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus is disclosed for winding a strip of thin material such as paper . the apparatus is particularly suited for use with variable speed printer - plotter machines which discharge paper over a wide range of speeds . such machines require that the tension applied to the paper by the paper take - up mechanism be minimized or maintained within pre - selected limits so that printing - plotting quality is maintained . to this end , the apparatus permits the paper to fall in a free loop between two points of support and includes a sensor which monitors the condition of the loop and actuates a take - up motor when the loop achieves a predetermined magnitude . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an apparatus comprising a path computation element configured to communicate with a path computation client and compute a point - to - multipoint path across an autonomous system domain . also included is a network component comprising at least one processor configured to implement a method comprising obtaining a computation request for a p2mp path across a plurality of as domains , attempting to calculate the p2mp path across the as domains , thereby generating a computed path or a failure reason , and transmitting a reply comprising the computed path or an indication of the failure reason . included is a method comprising exchanging a request message and a reply message about a p2mp path across an as domain between a pcc and a pce . | 7Electricity
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a maximum power point tracking method and system for use with a power generator comprises sampling instantaneous output voltage and current of the power generator at a first instant in time and at a second instant in time to obtain first and second power samples , generating a reference voltage or current signal from a difference of the first and second power samples ; comparing the reference voltage or current to the instantaneous power generator voltage or current and generating at least one gating signal ; and repeating so as to minimize the difference of the first and second power samples ; wherein the gating signal affects magnitude of the output voltage and current of the power generator ; wherein the maximum power point is tracked when the difference signal is minimized . the power generator may be at least one photovoltaic cell , wind turbine , or fuel cell . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method is capable of testing wireless connection function of a mobile phone . firstly , a wireless module of the mobile phone is turned on . the wireless module then searches for access points . in succession , the wireless module is connected to a first pre - set access point in the searched access points . finally , the mobile phone accesses a first pre - set website via the wireless module and the pre - set access point . | 7Electricity
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a sheave bracket directs a trailing cable of a mining vehicle . the bracket is hingedly secured to the vehicle and includes a plate and a plurality of sheaves coupled to and extending from the plate . the sheaves are arranged to guide the cable . the sheave bracket also includes a force control mechanism movable between two positions to adjust tension in the cable . the force control mechanism dampens strain in the cable when the direction of the bracket is changed . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the present invention is a flow control / shock absorbing seal that will absorb the shocks transmitted to the liquids in a container during transportation to prevent leakage and maintain the separation of the liquid and the air chamber in the container and controls the rate of flow of the liquid from the container . the present invention allows the rate of flow of the liquid from the container to be predetermined and controlled economically and accurately . the present invention may also allow the forced ejection of the liquid from the container . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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