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paramagnetic chelates , as for example , gadolinium diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid , manganese , ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid , and others used as x - ray contrast agents are more toxic acutely when injected in high concentration or at rapid rates . the use of effective amounts of calcium in the form of , calcium chloride , calcium gluconate , or balanced salt solutions substantially reduces this toxicity without the need to add additional ligand . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and a device are provided for testing the design of a seat comprising a seat area , a backrest , and a headrest . the method includes positioning a body simulating element with a reference measuring point on the seat by means of a robot kinematics ; passive switching of the robot kinematics ; measuring a distance between the reference measuring point and the headrest ; and comparing the measured distance with a reference value . | 6Physics
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metal tubes , such as the small diameter metal tubes used in hydraulic braking systems , are connected to hoses also used in such systems by fittings which are configured to receive radially projecting beads on the metal tubes . each of the fittings includes a body portion with a bore therethrough and a crimping collar which is unitary with the body portion . the body portion receives an insertion end of the tube therethrough , which insertion portion projects into the unitary crimping collar . a radially extending bead on the tube is received in a recess adjacent the bore through the body portion . in one embodiment , the tube is held in place by another bead which is seated in another recess at the opposite end of the bore . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a serial intelligent cell and a connection topology for local area networks using electrically - conducting media . a local area network can be configured from a plurality of sic &# 39 ; s interconnected so that all communications between two adjacent sic &# 39 ; s is both point - to - point and bidirectional . each sic can be connected to one or more other sic &# 39 ; s to allow redundant communication paths . communications in different areas of a sic network are independent of one another , so that , unlike current bus topology and star topology , there is no fundamental limit on the size or extent of a sic network . each sic can optionally be connected to one or more data terminals , computers , telephones , sensors , actuators , etc ., to facilitate interconnectivity among such devices . networks according to the present invention can be configured for a variety of applications , including a local telephone system , remote computer bus extender , multiplexers , pabx / pbx functionality , security systems , and local broadcasting services . the network can use dedicated wiring , as well as existing wiring as the in - house telephone or electrical wiring . | 7Electricity
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a method of inhibiting the binding between n - methyl - d - aspartate receptors and neuronal proteins in a neuron the method comprising administering to the neuron an effective inhibiting amount of a peptide replacement agent for the nmda receptor or neuronal protein interaction domain that effect said inhibition of the nmda receptor neuronal protein . the method is of value in reducing the damaging effect of injury to mammalian cells . postsynaptic density - 95 protein couples neuronal n - methyl - d - aspartate receptors to pathways mediating excitotoxicity and ischemic brain damage . this coupling was disrupted by transducing neurons with peptides that bind to modular domains on either side of the psd - 95 / nmdar interaction complex . this treatment attenuated downstream nmdar signaling without blocking nmdar activity , protected cultured cortical neurons from excitotoxic insults and dramatically reduced cerebral infarction volume in rats subjected to transient focal cerebral ischemia . the treatment was effective when applied either before , or one hour after , the onset of excitotoxicity in vitro and cerebral ischemia in vivo . this approach prevents negative consequences associated with blocking nmdar activity and constitutes practical therapy for stroke . | 0Human Necessities
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a system for reducing test data volume in the testing of logic products such as modules on integrated circuit chips , and systems comprised of multiple integrated circuit chips . test stimulus data are loaded from a tester into the logic product to apply to portions of combinational logic circuitry therein in order to detect faults comprises “ care ” bits and “ non - care ” bits . the care bits target focal faults of interest in the logic circuitry being tested while the non - care bits do not . non - care bits in the test vector data are filled with repetitive , repeating , or other background data sequences . the background data sequences are constructed such that they can be algorithmically recovered from a small amount of initialization data . the recovery can use hardware that is located in the product under test , inside the tester , or between the product under test and the tester , or software residing in the tester and operating while the test is performed . the software and / or hardware recover the full test input stimulus data including the fill data from the much more compact source data . the use of a compacted data format for the fill data provides for a high degree of compressibility of the total test input stimulus vector data set . the method for test data reduction combines the compact data representation for the input stimulus data with on - product or off - product compression of the test response data . the response data compression can be accomplished by the use of error - detecting codes , by comparing the responses from several identical products under test . the combination of data compression techniques for both , test input stimulus data and test output response data , results in significantly better overall data reduction . | 6Physics
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an implantable device is positioned within the coronary sinus and tightened around the mitral annulus to reduce mitral valve regurgitation . the device carries at least one electrode , in electronic communication with a cardiac rhythm management device . | 0Human Necessities
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a valve assembly is provided for a high - speed phase change ink image producing machine between a first storage reservoir for receiving and holding a first volume of melted ink from a source and a second storage reservoir for holding a second volume of melted ink to be delivered under pressure to a printhead system . the valve assembly includes a passive valve disc movable from the closed position in which said disc abuts a valve seat in sealed contact , and an open position in which said valve disc is supported by an angled surface . an upper portion of the valve disc is unsupported and a flow director surface behind the disc directs fluid flow against the upper portion to assist in closing the valve . the surface characteristics of the valve seat are controlled to improve the “ crack ” time of the valve disc when opening . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an embedded mim capacitor in a logic circuit and method for forming the same are disclosed . the device includes a substrate , a bottom electrode , a dielectric film , and a top electrode . the substrate comprises an insulator region . the bottom electrode comprises a first conductor and overlies the insulator region . the dielectric film overlies the bottom electrode , remaining parts of the bottom plate exposed . the top electrode comprises a second conductor and overlies the dielectric film . the dielectric film lines sidewalls and bottom of the top electrode . | 7Electricity
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a roller bearing comprising an inner and outer raceway and a row of rollers arranged between and contacting the raceways , the axes of the rollers being substantially parallel to the axes of the raceways when the latter are coinciding , the rollers and the raceways having curved longitudinal section profiles in which the curve radii are substantially greater than the greatest distance between the central axis of the bearing and the surfaces of the raceways and wherein the rollers are axially movable between the raceways without being obstructed by axial limitations at the raceways or by limited axial cage play for permitting relative inclination and axial displaceability being limited only by the rollers being squeezed radially between the raceways . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a connector body component for a connector assembly in which the connector body component has a plurality of independent body segments secured together to form a single assembly . the connector body segments are held together within a housing member and may include interlocking structures on wall surfaces thereof . forming the connector body in independent segments allows one body segment to be replaced in the event of damage to the connector body or one conductive element held in the connector body , thus eliminating the need to replace the entire connector body . this saves significant time and expense when repairing or modifying a connector body having a plurality of independent conductors coupled to it . | 6Physics
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a hermetically sealed container having a nozzle that defines a dispensing orifice closed by a unitary but removable cap . accumulation of container contents in the cap is minimized by a constriction in the nozzle situated at least 0 . 1 inches from the dispensing orifice . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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chemical agents , such as disulfonamide derivatives of fluorene , anthracene , xanthene , dibenzosuberone and acridine , and similar heterocyclic ring structures , including salts thereof , that act as anti - cancer and anti - tumor agents , especially where such agents modulate the activity of the wnt / β - catenin signaling pathway , and serve to reduce β - catenin levels present in cells , such as cancer cells , or where the agents modulate levels of gene expression in cellular systems , including cancer cells , are disclosed , along with methods for preparing such agents , as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such agents as active ingredients and methods of using these as therapeutic agents . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an adjustable recoil reducing shooting rest disclosed . the shooting rest may be adjusted to absorb differing amounts of recoil from various rifles to prevent rifle any bounce that may add to aim inaccuracy . the user may also adjust both the horizontal and vertical aim of the rifle to consistently aim at the same location after multiple shots . the shooting rest may be secured to an unmodified support surface , and the rest consistently supports the butt stock of the rifle regardless of the vertical angle of the rest . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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there is disclosed an apparatus and method for focused electric field enhanced plasma - based ion implantation . the apparatus includes an implantation chamber , a vacuum pump for maintaining the pressure in the implantation chamber at a desired level , a sample holder , means for applying a negative potential to the sample holder , and means for supplying a gaseous or vaporized implantation material . the supplying means takes the form of a feed conduit having an exit opening located in the implantation chamber above the sample holder , and when a negative potential is applied to the sample holder the exit opening of the feed conduit is maintained at a potential that is positive relative to the sample holder . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for transforming color gamut from a first color space to a second color space , includes dividing the first color space into a first plurality of regions in an objective space ; dividing a subset of the second color space into a second plurality of regions in the objective space ; mapping a first region of said first plurality into a first region of said second plurality substantially without change ; mapping a second region of said first plurality comprising an upper gamut of the first color space into a complementary second region of said second plurality ; and mapping a third region of said first plurality comprising a lower gamut of the first color space with a gamma correction into a complementary third region of said second plurality . | 7Electricity
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a digital - to - analog converter circuit includes a pair of output stages , each including a dac configured to convert a digital audio signal into an analog audio signal . a low - pass filter circuit includes an operational amplifier in signal communication with the dac . the operation amplifier generates a filtered analog signal based on the analog audio signal . an amplifier network generates an amplified audio signal based on the filtered analog signal . the operational amplifier includes a feedback circuit path including a first node connected to the output of the amplifier network and a second node connected to the input of the operational amplifier . the amplifier network is electrically nested in the feedback circuit path . | 7Electricity
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a method for checking a functional state of an automatic parking brake system having a control unit and an actuator configured to generate an electromagnetic braking force includes actuating the actuator , using the control unit , at a first frequency higher than a second frequency . the second frequency is able to cause a rotation of the actuator . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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non - flammable hydraulic fluids which are particularly useful for replacing existing hydraulic fluids in hydraulic systems employing acrylonitrile - butadiene rubber and fluoroelastomer seals are disclosed . the non - flammable hydraulic fluids of the present invention comprise a fluorinated chlorotrifluoroethylene oil , a refined naphthenic oil , a phenolic antioxidant , a sulfur corrosion inhibitor , a metal deactivator , and an aliphatic ester . the fluorinated chlorotrifluoroethylene oil is present in an amount of at least about 75 % by volume of the hydraulic fluid . in addition to being non - flammable , such hydraulic fluids are compatible with both the seals and brass components which contact the hydraulic fluid in hydraulic systems . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a voice messaging system allowing the monitoring of telephone calls is provided . the system permits subscribers to monitor incoming calls handled by voice messaging systems , and to selectively listen to the message as it is recorded , ignore the message , or establish two - way audio communications with the caller . the system further provides these monitoring capabilities to the subscriber at any location having access to a computer network that is interconnected to the message server , for example the internet . the present invention is particularly well - suited for use with telephones that are part of private branch exchanges , telephones subscribing to central voice messaging systems , and telephones whose lines are used for the transmission of computer data in addition to voice communications . | 7Electricity
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an external control unit with a reduced keypad is tightly integrated in a voice activated vehicular telephone system which further includes a voice adapter providing an intelligent interface between the ecu and a portable telephone removably coupled to a portable telephone holder . by taking full advantage of the voice recognition capabilities of the va , the ecu is able to effectively harness the extensive power of the vehicular telephone system while requiring a very small amount of vehicle space through the combination of an internal microphone and a keypad with a very few number of keys . the remaining keys are specifically chosen for their unique value in the integrated system and are further defined to support multiple mode - specific functions . accordingly , use of a voice activated dialer key causes the system during an idle mode to prompt the user to speak a number to be dialed , yet also causes the system during a call - in - process mode to activate a voice - to - tones conversion facility for operating , for example , voice mail systems , without the need for a conventional keypad . likewise , use of a directory key during the idle mode results in a prompt for the user to speak a name previously stored in the directory with an accompanying telephone number for dialing the number , yet use of the same key during the call - in - process mode enables a voice - to - memory conversion facility for storing in scratchpad memory spoken digits which are easily dialed upon completion of the current call . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus for drying lettuce and other vegetables including a basket in which wet lettuce is placed , a holder in which the basket is removably received , and a motor for rotating the basket and holder . when the basket is rotated to expel water through openings in its sidewalls by centrifugal force , the sidewalls bend outwardly to engage the holder and center the basket . the holding mechanism is normally held against rotation by a brake . when the motor is energized , current flows through the brake to release it . as a safety feature , no power is applied to the motor and brake circuits when the device is not in operation . | 0Human Necessities
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novel nucleic acids and corresponding encoded proteins are described . also described are corresponding recombinant vectors and host cells , as well as methods of producing the proteins . also described are mimetics and antibodies to the proteins as well as compositions comprising the nucleic acid or proteins or a portion thereof . methods and kits for the detection of a disease , disorder or abnormal physical state caused by abnormal modulation of calcium levels in a patient are also described . methods for treating a patient having a disease , disorder or abnormal physical state caused by abnormal calcium levels are also described . methods for assaying abnormal calcium levels are also described , as are methods for screening the efficacy of products for modulating abnormal calcium levels . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of preventing damage to the metal contacts of multiple contact connectors in wiring harnesses during shipment and preinstallation handling . the method comprises the steps of providing essentially identical connector bodies with complemental , multi - point mechanical interconnections so that the connector bodies can be segregated into pairs and releasably attached to one another in such a way that the connector body surfaces relative to which the metal contacts are most exposed are juxtaposed relative to one another . the mated connectors and the associated wiring harnesses are thereafter packaged and shipped to a location where they are assembled into the vehicle . the mated connector pairs are detached from one another so that they may be separately routed in the course of the installation process . the apparatus disclosed provides means for releasably attaching the connectors to one another in juxtaposed pairs with multi - point mechanical connections which resist torsional loads found to occur during shipment and handling . the mating connector designs may be such as to be compatible with vehicle components used in the final installation . | 7Electricity
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a surgical device for altering the curvature of an eye includes a base which carries a transparent insert , a drive device , a knife edge coupled to the drive device and movable to a plane immediately adjacent the under surface of the transparent insert . the transparent insert includes a face having a surface portion shaped according to a predetermined correction . the base further includes a suction ring which forms a vacuum chamber with the eye . the suction ring is placed against the eye . application of vacuum results in the cornea of the eye being urged into engagement with the shaped surface portion . actuation of the drive device moves the knife edge whereby the cornea is cut . only the knife edge traverses the insert . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention comprises a quick change coupling for hostile environment including means to assure alignment of electrical connectors carried by mating male and female components of said coupling , seal means between said components , and biasing means to assure the continued , non - damaging engagement of said electrical connectors . | 7Electricity
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a portable grain moisture measurement device has an automatic grain moisture measurement actuation system whenever the compaction of the grain within a test cell of the device is at a preset value and upon such automatic actuation a visual display is activated to indicate that a moisture measurement is being taken as well as the sounding of an audible alarm indicating this measurement to warn the user that further compaction of the grain is unnecessary . | 6Physics
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biopsy of the prostate using 2d transrectal ultrasound guidance is the current gold standard for diagnosis of prostate cancer ; however , the current procedure is limited by using 2d biopsy tools to target 3d biopsy locations . we have discovered a technique for patient - specific 3d prostate model reconstruction from a sparse collection of non - parallel 2d trus biopsy images . our method can be easily integrated with current trus biopsy equipment and could be incorporated into current clinical biopsy procedures for needle guidance without the need for expensive hardware additions . we have demonstrated the model reconstruction technique using simulated biopsy images from 3d trus prostate images of 10 biopsy patients . this technique of model reconstruction is not limited to the prostate , but can be applied to the reconstruction of any tissue acquired with non - parallel 2 - dimensional ultrasound images . | 6Physics
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a method is provided for forming at least one raised metallic contact on an electrical circuit . generally , this method includes the following steps : providing a composite base substrate which is defined by at least a first conductive layer , a dielectric material and a second conductive layer ; removing a portion of the first conductive layer to expose the dielectric material ; removing the exposed portion of the dielectric material to the second conductive layer , thereby forming a depression ; depositing at least one layer of conductive material on at least side wall portions of the depression ; removing the second conductive layer ; and completely removing the dielectric material to said first conductive layer thereby forming a raised metallic contact which extends perpendicularly away from the first conductive layer . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a guide for a machine tool including a housing adapted for mounting onto and traversal along an elongate track , the housing including a carriage for mounting a guide arm for controlled movement relative to the track . the guide arm has a mount for fitting said machine tool and said housing has at least one top track wheel , at least one side track wheel and at least one oblique track wheel adapted for rolling along the top , side and edge of the elongate track , respectively . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a means for determining the voltage of a power source is disclosed . a portion of the available power from the power source is applied to a heating element . by measuring a rate of change in the temperature of the heating element the input voltage can be determined . | 6Physics
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the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for dynamic in - line mixing of feedstocks in various delivery systems . the apparatus of the present invention includes an agitator housed within the delivery conduit that is constructed and arranged to impart motion to feedstock passing through the delivery conduit to a discharge device . the method of the present invention is particularly well suited for maintaining metals and other solids in suspension during delivery for specialized coating and / or painting applications . systems employing the apparatus and method of the present invention are also disclosed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a water - flow detector with an electronic time delay . there is a light - emitting diode and photo - transistor detector pair , a timer comprising an oscillator and a counter , and an alarm relay . the output of the photo - transistor is applied to the reset input of the counter , and the counter output is applied to the relay . the electronic assembly is positioned over the actuator arm of a paddle - type flow sensor assembly in such a way that movement of the arm by water - flow blocks the light path between the emitter and detector , which causes the photo - transistor output to go low , which releases the reset on the counter . the counter counts a predetermined time delay sufficient to avoid nuisance alarms due to temporary surges in the water conduit , and then activates the relay . | 6Physics
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the preferred embodiment of this invention features a trading game in which some or all of the activities , features and events related to a stock exchange or the like , may be simulated for the enjoyment of 2 or more players . the game consists of 5 sessions and 3 steps in each session and it is played on a simple game board characterized by providing a distinct trading symbol in each of the playing spaces therein , for the players to select at least one trading symbol per turn to conduct simulated trading transactions . the value of the simulated investments represented therein are subject to change during the game and at game - end , the player accumulating the most play money over his / her start up funds , wins the game . this invention also provides a method of continuing playing , thereby linking together the 5 sessions game with a plurality of succeeding completed 5 sessions games . the game closes after every 5 sessions game and re - opens to run continuously over an undetermined period of time . the game may be played by up to a large and varying group of players . each participant plays and finish his / her own game independently from each other . the player achieving the largest score on record is the current champion until another player betters this record score . a former player may better his / her previous score as a new player . the 5 sessions game may be played with or without employing the method of continuing playing . | 0Human Necessities
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a semiconductor memory device is provided , which makes it possible to increase the capacitance of capacitors in the capacitor section without degrading the withstand voltage of the capacitor dielectric . this device comprises a memory cell section including floating - gate type transistors and a capacitor section including capacitors . the memory cell section and the capacitor section are formed on a semiconductor substrate . each of the transistors has a first gate dielectric , a floating gate , a second gage dielectric , and a control gate . each of the capacitors has a lower electrode , a capacitor dielectric , and an upper electrode . a first part of the capacitors is / are designed to be applied with a first voltage and a second part thereof is / are applied with a second voltage on operation , where the first voltage is lower than the second voltage . each of the first part of the capacitors has a recess formed on the lower electrode , thereby increasing its capacitance . | 7Electricity
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systems and a method for retrieving and normalizing product information are described . the method selects a normalized representation of a product . the selecting is responsive to receiving a user indication of the product . the normalized representation is based on product information that is collected from two or more suppliers and described differently by the two or more suppliers . the method further identifies a plurality of offerings for the product based on the normalized representation . the plurality of offerings includes offerings from the two or more suppliers that describe the product differently . finally , a user interface includes information corresponding to the plurality of offerings for the product . | 6Physics
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an innerspring construction comprises a first elongate string of pocketed coil springs with each coil having a longitudinal axis lying in a first plane and a first elongate tube of fabric having first transverse seams spaced along the length of the tube to define individual coil spring pockets . the tube is alternately bent proximate the first seams such that every other first seam lies on the same side of the first plane . a second elongate string of pocketed coils in which each coil has a longitudinal axis lying in a second plane has a second elongate tube of fabric with second transverse seams spaced along the length of the tube to define individual coil pockets . the second elongate string is attached to the first elongate string by bonds formed between circumferentially abutting surfaces on the coil pockets of the first and second tubes of fabric . the resulting construction provides for reduced tendency for leaning coils and permits greater innerspring firmness for a given coil wire diameter . | 0Human Necessities
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the bearing seal assembly includes a metal shield and a resilient multi - lip sealing gasket secured to the metal shield . the metal shield is supported in use by an outer ring of a rolling contact bearing and includes a diagonally extending central portion . the sealing gasket provides a number of contacting lips facing an inner ring of the rolling contact bearing . a first , main contacting lip exerts a first radial load on the inner ring . a second contacting lip extends from the first lip and exerts a second radial load on the inner ring lower than the first radial load . a third contacting lip is on the opposite side of the second lip with respect to the first lip and exerts a third radial load on the inner ring lower than the first radial load but greater than the second radial load . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a participant may join a conference call whenever a person specific attribute is read by an interrogator and verified as being authorized to participate in the call . the interrogator may be integrated into a telephone and manually activated or periodically activated . the attribute is an rfid tag , bar code , fingerprint , etc . conference calls may be joined and rejoined when moving from room to room . further , real - time participant lists may be accessed during the call and archived . | 7Electricity
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paperboard packaging material is disclosed for use in the manufacture of cartons for products which give off significant odors or aromas . the packaging material is treated to absorb odors generated by the products packaged in the packaging material . for this purpose , the paperboard packaging material is coated on one surface with an odor sorbing coating composition comprising activated carbon dispersed in an aqueous binder system . the odor sorbing coating covers substantially all interior surfaces of cartons formed from the packaging material to provide an effective concentration of activated carbon sufficient to render the contents substantially odor - free . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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provided are a system and method for timing improvements by dual output synchronizing buffer . the method comprises providing at least two outputs on a synchronizing first - in - first - out buffer in a combinational logic circuit . the method further includes latching data into the fifo . the method also includes alternating which of the two outputs by which the data is latched out of the fifo , thereby extending timing in the combinational logic circuit . | 6Physics
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a radar being carried by an aircraft includes means for transmitting an rf wave towards a target , said wave having a double form , a first waveform being composed of at least two sinusoids of different frequencies transmitted simultaneously , the radar comprising reception circuits receiving the signals reflected by the target and analysis means performing the detection of the target on the basis of the signals received . the second waveform is of the pulse type . the transmitted waveform is dependent on the relative speed of the target with respect to the carrier and on the absolute speed of the carrier . | 6Physics
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an electrical connecting device and related method of testing a semiconductor device which provides for testing of a semiconductor device under excellent and stable current transfer characteristics . moreover , the electrical connecting device is easily produced under mass production conditions and can be made with a structure for testing of a semiconductor device where there are many pins arranged in a fine pitch on the semiconductor device . the electrical connector device includes a contactor which has a coil - shaped spring and a transformable conductive member extending in the compressing direction of the coil - shaped spring . when one end of the conductive member is in contact with a first electrode and the other end of the conductive members in contact with the second electrode , the contactor electrically connects between the first electrode and the second electrode via the conductive member and generates contact pressure against the electrodes when the coil - shaped spring is pressed . a guide plate is provided in the electrical connector device having a through hole for inserting and positioning the contactor therein . in a preferred embodiment , the semiconductor device to be tested has the first electrode for contact against one end of the conductive member of the contactor . the second electrode is a land pattern in a substrate of the electrical connecting device contacting the other end of the transformable conductive member , with the land pattern in turn being connected to testing equipment for testing of the semiconductor device . | 6Physics
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a catalyzed particulate filter includes at least one inflow channel including one end where a fluid inflows and another end that is blocked and extends in a length direction , at least one outflow channel including one end that is blocked and another end where the fluid outflows , and the other end extends in the length direction , at least one porous wall defining a boundary between the inflow channel and the outflow channel neighboring each other and extending in the length direction , and a catalyzed supporting member disposed on an inside of the outflow channel , wherein the supporting member includes a plurality of balls . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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methods and apparatus , including computer program products , implementing and using techniques for providing an access control list for an object in a computer system . a list of one or more subjects is defined . each of the subjects is associated with a set of operations that the subject can perform on the object . a set of rules is defined that specify conditions at which a different set of operations is to be associated with one or more of the subjects in the list of subjects . an access control list is also described . | 6Physics
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the process for the separation of isomeric dichlorotoluenes , comprising the steps of : passing a mixture containing isomeric dichlorotoluenes over a zeolite of the zsm5 type having the composition of m 2 / n o : al 2 o 3 : sio 2 : z h 2 o in which m is at least one cation selected from h , an alkali metal , an alkaline earth metal or a tetraalkylammonium cation ; n is the valency of m ; and z is between 0 and 40 : separating the non - adsorbed dichlorotoluenes ; contacting the zeolite containing the adsorbed isomers with an eluent ; and separating the isomers from the eluent . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a corrosion - resistant member includes a substrate made of an aluminum - containing ceramic material and an aluminum fluorine containing film which coats at least a part of a surface of the substrate . the aluminum fluorine - containing film , which is formed by directly contacting the substrate with a fluorine - containing compound , has a thickness of 0 . 01 - 5 . 0 μm . the substrate contains silicon in an amount of not more than 0 . 5 % by weight when calculated as silicon dioxide . thereby , changes in weight due to corrosion can be decreased and generation of particles can be further controlled upon exposure to a corrosive halogen gas . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of operating a take - up frame is disclosed herein . specifically , a method of operating a take - up frame is disclosed which includes reading a force indication , wherein the force indication is obtained and provided through mechanical means . additionally , the method includes adjusting the amount of force applied to achieve a desired amount of force . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed is a multifunctional multi - tap of intercepting a stand - by electric power and a control method employing the same which prevent big fire generated by leakage current by performing an interlocking control and a single - acting control in accordance with subordination of respective appliances using a illumination sensor or a body - detecting sensor . the multifunctional multi - tap detects a signal according , to an illuminance and a motion of body around respective lead - in holes activated as an interlocking control and a single - acting control using an illumination sensor or a body - detecting sensor , discriminates the detected signal by a controller , and controls the respective appliances as a stand - by state or a power - saving state in accordance with the interlocking control or the single - acting control . | 7Electricity
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when packaging round articles such as bottles , jars and the like , it is a desideratum that the articles be automatically arranged in such a formation so that the largest possible number of articles are brought together on a parallelepipedic base of a given size . such a formation -- a scroll pattern formation -- can be obtained in a most simple manner in using a method and nodwire by which the articles are formed to rows , which through a feed opening are fed to a surface at which the scroll pattern formation shall be obtained , said feed opening being adjusted between every row feeding operation so that it , after every second feed operation , is moved a step sidewise and after the other feed operations is moved to its original position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to the field of non - invasive blood pressure monitoring systems and particularly to a system that allows the identification of other components of the system via coding elements that are readable without the need for placement of this system components to the body of a patient . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of fabricating an aluminum nitride substrate , wherein the substrate is obtained by spraying a powder onto a support at a high temperature and at a high speed , the powder including aln grains covered with a layer of an oxide precursor chosen from oxide precursors yielding an oxide forming a liquid phase around the aln grains during spraying . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to watch pointers in which it is possible to set variable - size diamonds or other stones , the pointers including at least a recess in which it is possible to engage one or more stones , and also including fixing elements for fixing the set stones . | 6Physics
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system , method and program product for monitoring a computer program or database maintained by a service provider for a customer . a multiplicity of failures of the computer program or data base during a reporting interval are identified . the times of the multiplicity of failures are compared to one or more scheduled maintenance windows . a determination is made that at least one of the multiplicity of failures occurred during the one or more scheduled maintenance windows . a determination is also made that the customer was responsible for at least another one of the multiplicity of failures . a determination is made that the service provider was responsible for a plurality of the failures not including the at least one failure occurring during the one or more scheduled maintenance windows and the at least another one failure for which the customer was responsible . a determination is made whether the service provider complied with a service level agreement based on the plurality of the outages . this may be based on a percent time each reporting interval that the computer program had failed based on durations of the plurality of failures . the computer program may need information from another computer program or other database to function normally . if this other computer program or other database failed during the reporting interval , and the customer was responsible for the failure of the other computer program or other database , the service provider is not charged for the failure of the first said computer program . a determination is made as to a monetary cost to a business of the customer for the plurality of said failures . | 7Electricity
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systems and methods are described for supporting routing intelligence for evaluating routing paths based on performance measurements . the routing intelligence may include processes executed in a self - contained device . this device may control one or more edge routers , based on performance data from end users . in other embodiments , the routing intelligence device may be used solely to monitor one or more edge routers , producing reports but not effecting any changes to routing . routing decisions may be injected to the edge routers via bgp updates . the devices may be stationed at the premises of a multihomed organization , such as an enterprise , isp , government organization , university , or other organization supporting a sub - network coupled to an internetwork . in other embodiments , the routing intelligence comprises processes executed on a router . | 7Electricity
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an image decoding device and an image decoding method are disclosed . the decoding device includes : a variable length decoder to variable - length - decode an inputted encoded bit stream to obtain a parameter for prediction signal generation , a compressed difference image , and filters ; and a filtering processor to carry out a filtering process on a decoded image acquired by adding a prediction image and a difference image , wherein the prediction image is generated by using the parameter for prediction signal generation , and the difference image is acquired by decoding the compressed difference image , wherein the variable length decoder variable - length - decodes class identification information for a block in the decoded image , and wherein the filtering processor refers to the class identification information for the block to determine a class for the block , and carries out a filtering process on the block based on the determined class and the filters . | 7Electricity
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apparatus and methods are disclosed for processing memory transaction requests and memory transaction results between multiple processors and multiple shared memories , where the communications path between the multiple processors and shared memories is provided by a multi - stage crossbar network comprising a plurality of serially interconnected crossbar switches , wherein each of the crossbar switches independently assigns local memory transaction identifiers to each memory transaction request that it processes and uses the local memory transaction identifiers to match each received memory transaction result with its corresponding previously processed memory transaction request . | 6Physics
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a rectangular carton having a pouring spout which is formed from material coming out of a vertical edge of the carton , i . e . of material on each side of this edge and which hinges about a line extending diagonally upwards across an end face from the vertical edge . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an athletic shoe for field sports having a circular cleat formed on the sole in forward position substantially encompassing the ball - of - the - foot and toe portions of the sole , extending substantially across the width of the sole , and enclosing a surface coincident with the main surface of the sole . the shoe provides improved pivotability while also providing good traction , and can reduce the frequency of certain common leg injuries . | 0Human Necessities
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a process and system for determining alignment data for features on wafers or chips when a wafer or chip is substantially coated by an over bump applied material , e . g . a resin or film , and using that data to align the wafers or chips for subsequent operations such as dicing or joining . position data for alignment is produced by identifying a location of an at least partially obscured feature by varying the depth of focus upon a work piece to determine an snr approximating a maximum value from an image captured by optical scanning . an snr above a threshold value can be employed . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for accomplishing stress relief in fabricated structures by application of dynamic loading induced by vibration to relieve residual stresses sufficiently to achieve dimensional stability . maximum dynamic loading of the structure by use of an accelerometer attached to the structure is obtained by scanning a range of vibration frequencies to arrive at maximum output of the accelerometer corresponding to the maximum in the dynamically applied loading and tuning the vibration to a frequency corresponding to the peak in the acceleration curve . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a controllable length conveyor suitable for use in a packaging machine comprises a pair of conveyor belts which are continuously driven in a given direction at a selected speed . the conveyor belts are mounted on a reciprocable frame and are arranged such that the product being conveyed resides between the belts and a run of each belt firmly engages and transports the product . the belt runs engaging the product can be made to extend and retract in correspondence with the product reaching a succeeding stage of packaging such as sealing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a transaction processing system including a plurality of pos terminal devices , a pos terminal group management device and a sales management device , only necessary totalized data are transmitted from the pos terminal devices to the sales management device through the pos terminal group management device in accordance with totalization pattern information respectively associated with each individual pos terminal device , which information is pre - stored in the group management device , thus increasing efficiency and speed of sales information processing . | 6Physics
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an article display stand is formed of one pair of identical semicylindrical vertical support members and one pair of identical horizontal support members . the horizontal support members have means thereon to hold the vertical support members in position . the vertical support members are preferably formed of transparent material to permit viewing therethrough . | 0Human Necessities
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a lamp assembly includes an inner assembly that has a cfl source , an electronics board , and a holder that interconnects the cfl source and electronics board . an outer , light transmissive envelope surrounds the inner assembly and various fixing arrangements are disclosed for securing the inner assembly to the outer envelope . three primary mechanisms are a ratchet mechanism , a spring mechanism , or using adhesive to secure the inner assembly to the outer envelope under a predetermined tension . | 7Electricity
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a variable reflectance cover for a sranning system . the cover comprises a backing moveable through a plurality of positions . moving the backing through the plurality of positions varies the reflectance of the cover . in one embodiment , the backing is an endless rotatable belt . in a second embodiment , the backing is a removable panel having a first side with a first reflectance and a second side with a second reflectance . in yet a third embodiment , the backing includes polarizers placed adjacent to a reflective panel . rotating one polarizer relative to another varies the reflectance of the cover . | 7Electricity
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a process for the preparation of 2 , 3 , 3 , 3 - tetrafluoropropene . hfo - 1234yf is a refrigerant with low global warming potential . a process comprises a ) reacting chlorotrifluoroethylene with a methyl halide to form an intermediate product stream ; and b ) reacting the intermediate product stream with hydrogen fluoride to thereby produce a result comprising 2 , 3 , 3 , 3 - tetrafluoropropene . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and apparatus allowing for simultaneous direct viewing and electronic capture of images in an electron microscope . for this , the usual opaque direct viewing plate in the tem is replaced in form and in function by a two - sided direct viewing plate including at least one scintillator . this plate produces light emissions from both its upper and lower surfaces , which allows an electronic camera below the plate to be used simultaneously with direct human viewing from above the plate . the method and apparatus are also compatible with traditional permanent image recording units that are often desired in such microscopes . | 7Electricity
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a self - excited brushless alternator having a rotating field winding excited by an alternating current exciter whose rotating armature rotates with the rotating field winding and is permanently connected to the field winding via a field rectifier also mounted to rotate with the field winding . the exciter has an exciter stator primary winding and a rotary exciter secondary winding connected via a rotray field rectifier to the rotary main field winding of the alternator . the primary excitation for the exciter is derived , via magnetic coupling , from a rotary auxiliary magnetic field produced by a feedback winding in series with the main field winding and rotating herewith . a common magnetic circuit couples the rotary feedback winding with an auxiliary stator secondary winding and the exciter primary and secondary windings . the common magnetic circuit has a common stator core having the exciter primary winding and the auxiliary secondary winding thereon and a common rotor core having the exciter secondary winding and the feedback winding thereon . in operation a pole group having either k or nk feedback or exciter pole pairs is formed with poles uniformly disposed around the rotor or stator core , the ratio of feedback pole pairs to exciter pole pairs being either k to nk or nk to k , where k is any number and n is an even number . either the feedback winding or the exciter primary winding , forming the pole group having k pole pairs have one or more first winding portions wounds for generating the poles of that group whereby the net change or magnetic flux linking with each first winding portion and due to the pole group having nk pole pairs is substantially zero . | 7Electricity
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a fuel cell stack comprises a plurality of planar fuel cells in a spiral configuration . the fuel cells angularly offset from one another such that immediately adjacent cells only partially overlap one another . the cells are preferably of the unitized type . a manifold assembly is operatively adjacent to the fuel cells . the manifold assembly includes an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold for each of the gases that are in communication with the fuel cells . the unitized solid oxide fuel cell comprises a first planar interconnect , a planar ceramic cell adjacent the first planar interconnect , a second planar interconnect adjacent the opposite side of the planar ceramic cell , and a plurality of gas tubes adjacent the planar ceramic cell . the gas tubes are arranged to a first configuration , a second configuration , a third configuration and a fourth configuration with a cylindrical gas tube shape and a t - shape gas tube designs . these configurations provide a choice of co - flow , cross flow or counter flow patterns inside the cell to improve the thermal management and cell efficiency and provide more flexibilities to connect a manifold assembly . they also provide an option to directly combust the spent fuel just outside the fuel cell to eliminate a separate burner for residual energy recovery . these configurations thus provide means for improved fuel cell power system efficiency and lowered capital and operational costs . | 7Electricity
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a portable rock dust blowing apparatus comprising a wheel or skid supported framework upon which is mounted a blower designed to derive it &# 39 ; s driving power from a belt engaging roller which is also supported on the framework . also mounted on the framework is a pair of inverted u - shaped channel members which are employed for adjusting the framework relative to an endless belt travelling under the framework . a hopper for containing a rock dust or the like is used along with the aforesaid apparatus whereby the blower assembly will be employed for directing the rock dust on to the walls , ceiling and floor of a mine tunnel or shaft by one utilizing the rock dust blower of the present invention . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an embodiment relates generally to a method of operating a device . the method includes providing for a plurality of sensors , where each sensor is configured to sense and transmit data values associated with an interaction with the device by a user . a subset of the sensors of the plurality of sensors is associated with a respective facing on a housing of the device . the method also includes operating the plurality of sensors to detect the interaction with the device by the user and receiving sensor data associated with the interaction from the plurality of sensors . the method further includes determining a user mode of the device based on the sensor data associated with the interaction . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention concerns a device for an extractor hood comprising a tubular portion , having a cross section from 5000 to 32000 mm2 , wherein an air flow detector is arranged in said tubular portion , for detecting the air flow in said tubular portion . | 6Physics
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a process and a product made by the process for producing black glass from incinerated municipal waste including separating metal , stone and ash from the waste ; melting the glass material comprising ferrous oxide and ferric oxide to convert at least a portion of the iron oxides to fe 3 o 4 , thereby causing the black coloration ; and thereafter solidifying the molten glass . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a family of amine mining collectors that uses alkoxylates allows for the easy adjustment of solubility and molecular weight useful because anionic and cationic mineral collectors require such varying degrees of solubility and molecular weight . the family of the present invention allows for the optimization of both parameters and an increase in collector efficiency . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a direct measuring loaded gage axle assembly that measures track strength by directly measuring constant load on split axles as vertical loads are imposed by a hydraulic ram , and horizontal loads being supplied by horizontal rams through split axles and steel wheels to the railroad tracks enabling improved calibration to measure changes in track gauge indicating track strength condition and further including electronic data recording and comparison . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to a thermally stable modified selectively hydrogenated high 1 , 2 content block copolymer wherein at least one acid compound is grafted to the block copolymer at a secondary or tertiary carbon position . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an electrical , circuit breaker protected , extension cord in - line tap , securement device for securing tandemly connected electrical extension cords . the securement device includes opposing proximal and distal open - ended hook members each having a hinged locking flap for receiving therein a looped end of the associated extension cord thereby preventing unintended separation of the extension cords . the hook members may comprise a back wall having a plurality of vertical ribs along at least a portion of the back wall . the vertical ribs may be configured to grippingly secure the extension cords . embodiments of the in - line tap may also include a plurality of circuit breaker protected auxiliary electrical outlets on opposing sides for powering additional extension cords or electrical devices . | 7Electricity
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an automatic minimum discernible signal level analyzer for evaluating the low signal level detecting capabilities of a pulse - type receiver and including an rf frequency source phase - locked to the radar transmitter frequency and capable of being adjusted in power output by circuitry which automatically measures the statistical noise content of the receiver video and adjusts the power output of the rf source so that the video signal meets preset values of probability of false alarm and probability of detection , the absolute rf power being then a direct measure of the minimum discernible signal sensitivity of the receiver under test . | 6Physics
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a discharging valve device for a compressor discharges gas compressed in a compression chamber outside said chamber against an urging force of a discharging valve to a valve seat and resistance of breaking a film of a lubricating oil deposited at and near a cacting area formed between the valve seat and the discharging valve . the discharging valve device comprises a discharging port communicated with a compression chamber , a valve seat formed at the peripheral portion of said discharging port and having a curvature in cross section , and a discharging valve which is forcibly in contact with a part of said valve seat so as to open and close said discharging port depending on pressure in said compression chamber , wherein a contacting width of the sealing part formed by the contact through an oil film between said discharging valve and said valve seat is smaller than a contacting width of an oil film formed in case of combination of a flat discharging valve with a valve seat having a uniform curvature in cross section . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a vehicle speed limiting apparatus has added a limiting ring to a belt transmission in the vehicle to limit the travel of a passive disk in the belt transmission to achieve the purpose of speed limitation for the vehicle while permitting the maximal torque output during acceleration or climb . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for processing wastewater and exhaust gas condensates from the polymerization of vinyl acetate and ethylene and optionally other comonomers in an aqueous medium by suspension or emulsion polymerization employs relieving pressure after completion of the polymerization of the polymerization batch and discharging the polymer dispersion . during the relieving , the gaseous phase is removed by means of a compressor . optionally , the gaseous phase occurring during stripping is removed by the compressor and cooled by one or more heat exchangers before entry into the compressor . the liquid phases occurring in the compressor and optionally in the heat exchanger are separated from the gaseous phase and the liquid phases are given to a rectification column , and separated into a vinyl acetate monomer phase and a wastewater phase , and the vinyl acetate monomer phase is resupplied to polymerization . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates generally to cutting blades for shredders . specifically , this invention teaches cutting blades and a rotary cutting assembly which reduce the power needed to shred paper , plastic , and other forms of media that hold information . this is accomplished by creating a cutting blade with at least three adjacent teeth . the formation of three or more adjacent teeth more readily tears through paper and other media thus reducing the amount of power necessary to drive a shredder . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention is directed to a test module for and method of testing integrated circuit connections to determine whether or not the circuits are correctly wired and whether or not there are any short circuits or broken connections , as well as any other electrical problems . the system confirms the validity of the electrical interconnections by a visual comparison of the lighted light emitting diodes and the assembly plan ; if the correct comparison is not made , an error in the manufacturing process is indicated . failure of any of the expected light emitting diodes to light indicates missing or electrically bad connections ; extra lighted light emitting diodes indicate extraneous connections or short circuits on the board . | 6Physics
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a coin store comprising a helical structure for receiving coins and storing them between turns so that they can be moved in either of two directions by rotation of the structure , drive for rotating the structure in either of two corresponding directions , and an access enabling gate which is operable to selectively enable a cash access point of the store in response to operation of the drive . | 6Physics
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a centrifugal wheel apparatus for a vehicle having a plurality of pivoting elements attachable to an interior of a vehicle wheel that , when subjected to centripetal force , pivot away from the vehicle wheel and toward a pneumatic tire attached to the vehicle wheel to reshape the pneumatic tire into a dome thereby decreasing surface contact between the vehicle and a surface so that the vehicle may travel with less resistance and increased economy . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an automated periodontal probe uses a logic device to control the drive motor of a distendable probe rod . the movement of the probe rod is measurable and the force applied to the rod is quantifiable , therefore the device affords exacting repeatability of test procedures on periodontal tissues and permits an accurate survey of the gum pockets which survey may be displayed or recorded . further the device can be calibrated to cause minimum discomfort to the patient . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for assembling an impedance controlled connector using conventional connector shells and inserts and corresponding connector pins and sockets . controlled impedance cables are prepared and physically arranged for termination in a conventional connector shell in a configuration which enhances the impedance control characteristic of the assembled connector . assembly of the connector is effected using conventional materials and tools . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electronic disabling device includes first and second electrodes positionable to establish first and second spaced apart contact points on a target having a high impedance air gap existing between at least one of the electrodes and the target . the power supply generates a first high voltage , short duration output across the first and second electrodes during a first time interval to ionize air within the air gap to thereby reduce the high impedance across the air gap to a lower impedance to enable current flow across the air gap at a lower voltage level . the power supply next generates a second lower voltage , longer duration output across the first and second electrodes during a second time interval to maintain the current flow across the first and second electrodes and between the first and second contact points on the target to enable the current flow through the target to cause involuntary muscle contractions to thereby immobilize the target . | 7Electricity
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a method for a phase - locked loop , which circuit includes , in a preferred embodiment , a resistor to unbalance phase detector outputs to an operational amplifier to cause the voltage output of the operational amplifier to sweep and thus cause the frequency output of a voltage controlled oscillator to sweep . simple circuitry detects correct lock and terminates sweeping ; or , if lock is not achieved , causes the output of the operational amplifier to remain at a low level until the operational amplifier is reset and then permits resweep . very little auxiliary circuitry is required . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a hyper - reset pressure controller which includes two separate feedback paths which results in a substantially smoother and more accurate pressure control . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an actuating device operated by a hookstick is attached to a manually operated oil circuit recloser switch . the device comprises a cantilever and an affixed switch lever . the cantilever includes a pair of lever arms , each having a hook - shaped receptacle for receiving a hookstick that is used to alternatively open or close the switch . methods of actuating a manually operated switch in a recloser and lock - out device and modifying such a switch to facilitate manual operation are disclosed . | 7Electricity
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a method for testing a punctured tyre &# 39 ; s resistance to a loss in pressure includes : creating a plurality of punctures in a wall of the tyre by inserting a plurality of puncturing objects through the wall ; running the tyre with the puncturing objects in the wall thereof over a given distance with a regulated inflation pressure ; stopping the running of the tyre ; and determining , for each puncture , a pressure loss resistance index based on an estimate of a leak rate of the puncture . | 6Physics
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a pistol holster is disclosed that permits a pistol to be loaded while within the holster . to effect this , the holster body containing the lower portion of a pistol , slides downward relative to a slide bar component that holds the breach block of the pistol , allowing a live round of ammunition to be loaded into the pistol &# 39 ; s firing chamber with a single hand action , to make the pistol ready for firing . the holster also contains one or more locks to prevent unintentional removal of the pistol from the holster . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an interpolation frame generation unit includes a first unit that uses , with respect to each of pixel positions , which are determined to be a motionless region by a region determination unit , in an interpolation frame , any of an image at the same pixel position in the preceding frame , an image at the same pixel position in the current frame , and an average of the images at the same pixel position in the preceding frame and the current frame as an interpolated image at the pixel position , and a second unit that extracts , with respect to each of pixel positions , which are determined to be a motion region by the region determination unit , in the interpolation frame , an image corresponding to the pixel position in the interpolation frame from either one of the preceding frame and the current frame on the basis of a motion vector for a block including the pixel position and uses the extracted image as an interpolated image . | 7Electricity
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an access point includes a control module that defines n basic service set identifiers each corresponding to a class of service and having m service parameters , where n and m are integers greater than one . the ap includes an ap scheduling module that schedules communication between the ap and a plurality of client stations based on the n bssid &# 39 ; s and that determines a quality of service for the communication based on the n bssid &# 39 ; s and the m service parameters . | 7Electricity
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hydrogen and carbonyl sulfide are produced by a process comprising contacting gaseous hydrogen sulfide with gaseous carbon monoxide in the presence of a metal boride , carbide , nitride and / or silicide catalyst , such as titanium carbide , vanadium boride , manganese nitride or molybdenum silicide . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an x - ray examination apparatus includes a beam diaphragm with an x - ray absorbing shutter which is arranged between the x - ray source and the x - ray detector in order to intercept parts of the x - ray beam , thus forming a limited x - ray beam . the shutter can be displaced according to different degrees of freedom by different rotations of control rings whereto the shutter is coupled . because the shutter can be moved to practically any desired position within the x - ray beam , the beam diaphragm can shape the cross - section of the limited x - ray beam in such a manner that essentially only a part of a patient to be examined is exposed to x - rays . | 6Physics
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systems and methods to enable real - time and near real - time storyboarding on the world wide web in addition to a graphical user interface for video parsing and browsing the of the storyboard . specifically , storyboarding can be accomplished on the world wide web by parsing an input video into representative or key frames . these frames then can be posted to a web document , or the like , for subsequent viewing by a user . this allows a video to be distilled down to the essential frames thus eliminating storage and bandwidth problems as well as eliminating the need for a user to view the entirety of the video . furthermore , the graphical user interface allows a user to visually interact with an input video signal to determine the key or representative frames , or to retrieve video segments associated with already determined key frames . furthermore , the interface allows manipulation of these frames including , but not limited to , playing of the entire segment represented by that key or significant frame as well as actual determining of the cuts between significant segments . | 7Electricity
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a printer is provided . the printer includes a platen that is operative to rotate and support a forwarded recording medium . a plurality of recording units are operative to freely move in contacting and separating directions about the platen and perform a printing operation in contact with the recording medium . a controller is operative to change a moving speed from the start of movement toward the platen and to the abutment to the recording medium in the recording units . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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