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a method of routing packets across a packet switched network domain , comprising a multiplicity of nodes . each node comprises an ingress interface and an egress interface . for each destination node a default and a detour branching are defined , each specifying a route to the destination node . for each two - edge connected node the default and detour branchings do not share a common ingress interface . each node operates as an intermediate node receiving a packet at an ingress interface , identifying an egress interface based upon the ingress interface upon which the packet is received and the packet destination , forwarding the packet via that egress interface if the connected link is available and , if the connected link is not available , forwarding the packet via an alternative egress interface associated with said detour branching if the packet was received at an ingress interface associated with said default branching or dropping the packet if the packet was received at an ingress interface associated with said detour branching . | 7Electricity
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an airgun has a pneumatic mechanism that is driven by an electrical motor to provide a blast of air , wherein the pneumatic mechanism is in a non - coaxial and angled position relative to the barrel , and wherein the air is delivered to the barrel via a preferably angled intermediate conduit . spatial separation of the pneumatic mechanism from the axis of the barrel allows for substantially simplified constructions and use of light - weight material , and further provides a wide variety of handgun designs as the only space requirement for the projectile delivery portion is the barrel . therefore , in one especially preferred aspect of the inventive subject matter , the airgun is configured a revolver . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to compounds of the formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof , useful for delivering agents having the capacity to diagnose , treat or prevent bone injury or disease to the bone for interaction therewith . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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according to one aspect of the present invention , there is provided an image communication apparatus comprising a first fax communication unit configured to make communications with a partner apparatus according to a first fax communication function using a public telephone network , a second fax communication unit configured to make communications with a partner apparatus according to a second fax communication function using an ip network , an accepter unit configured to accept an operation designation of the first and second fax communication functions , and a limiter unit configured to limit the first and second fax communication functions based on the operation designation accepted by the accepter unit . | 7Electricity
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a light - reflecting arrangement includes a stack of clean light - reflecting plates which are mounted on a support for gradual advancement , one after the other , into an operative position in which the respective light - reflecting plate replaces the previous one which may have become soiled while dwelling in its operating position , so that a relatively clean plate will be exposed in the operative position at all times to act as a reflector for oncoming traffic . the light - reflecting plates which have been replaced descend by gravity either to form another stack of used light - reflecting plates , or to be collected in a receptacle . the stack of the light - reflecting plates may be advanced by a pusher or by a threaded shaft cooperating with a threaded bore of the respective light - reflecting plate . the pusher may be advanced or the threaded shaft may be rotated by a spring - energized or a battery - energized motor , or by a drive which is energized by ambient pressure or temperature fluctuations . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a multiple - port optical device uses improved fiber ferrules comprising various capillary designs and shapes to precisely position optical fibers and , in particular , the optical fiber cores . the fibers are screened for geometric characteristics which further aide in precisely positioning the fiber cores . the ferrules , capillaries , fibers , and adhesives are combined to reduce adverse thermal effects and maintain the position of the fibers over a broad range of environmental conditions in which dwdm packages and modules are required to operate . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to an arrangement for the vapor deposition on substrates . it includes a pan as well as a cover with linearly disposed bores . above this cover is seated a seal - off device , which also includes openings . through the seal - off device the bores of the cover can be opened or closed , all bores being addressed simultaneously . through the seal - off device different evaporation rates can be set within an extremely short time . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in a device for butt joining workpieces by friction stir welding along a connecting area , including a shaft having a driven end and , at the opposite end , a pin - like projection to be disposed in the connecting area of the workpieces , whereby , upon rotation of the shaft , the workpiece material in contact with the pin - like projection is plasticized , first and second stops with first and second shoulders are provided on the device and disposed at opposite sides of the workpieces and at least one of the stops is movable relative to the other and biased toward the other with a controllable force for engaging the workpieces between the shoulders of the stops during the friction stir welding procedure . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an analytical cartridge and a rotary analytical device with which the cartridge cooperates . the cartridge may have a housing , an axis , analysis chambers spaced from and located circumferentially about the axis , and a magnetically movable element located in and movable within each analysis chamber to mix fluid in the analysis chamber . the rotary analytical device may have a housing with a cavity having an axis , an impeller extending into the cavity and rotatable about the axis to receive and rotate the cartridge , a motor to rotate the impeller , at least one magnetic element near the cavity and offset from the axis , a light source in the housing to direct a beam of hat into the cavity and through the analysis chamber of the cartridge , and a light sensor to receive light from the analysis chamber . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to a method for reducing tin whisker formation in tin deposits by plating on an underlying metal tin deposits which are predominantly in a predetermined crystal orientation that essentially matches that of the underlying metal in order to inhibit tin whisker growth . the most preferred crystal orientation is one that is the same as that of the underlying metal . the deposit preferably contains at least 95 % tin and optionally at least one alloying element of silver , bismuth , copper or zinc in an amount of 5 % or less . advantageously , the tin deposits are provided during electroplating from a specially formulated plating solution . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of interconnecting a dual media component assembly for an automotive vehicle instrument panel includes the steps of mounting a first component to a first surface of a unitary bracket , fixing a second component to a second surface of the unitary bracket so as to create a dual component subassembly , and placing the subassembly within a chassis for mounting within the instrument panel . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention provides novel polyesters , fibers and films , nonwovens from the fibers and disposable products of the polyesters such as diapers . the products are degradable under the conditions typically existing in waste compositing processes , have low ingredient costs and yet provide strength and toughness properties adequate for end uses such as in disposable diapers . the polyesters are based upon polyester ingredients , such as polyethylene terephthalate , copolymerized with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal 4 - sulfophthalic acid derivative , and other ingredients , such as polyethylene ether glycols and / or non - aromatic diacids , such as adipic and glutaric acids . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the introduction of an integrated data glyph , watermark , and thumb print system enables copy protection via a multi - functional device . the device , working with a secure remote server , produces a unique data glyph for each document that the user wishes to protect . different copy protection strengths are possible and the reproduction of the document is fully controllable . | 6Physics
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a compact and foldable survival tool includes a firearm including a trigger and safety lever with many unique features including a compact and folding survival tool with an easy - to - manufacture top strap , a rack and pinion hammer actuator , dual lasers for distress signaling and target and ranging sighting , reconfigurable multiple tools , contained child - safety lock system , folding trigger with safety lever , cam hammer lock , floating firing pin , and cylinder pin assembly positive cylinder lock , for example . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a telephone answering device which includes a means of intelligently organizing voice messages , associated entered codes such as personal ids and home telephone numbers , and information stored in the memory of the tad . these codes or numbers are decoded by means of the caller entering dtmf signals into the telephone which are recognized , recorded and processed by the tad . when processed with codes and personal information previously entered into the device &# 39 ; s memory , the tad displays the identity of the callers for each message , thus providing a menu of choices , i . e ., a list of callers . this enables the user to access messages in a selective manner based on the identity of the caller . the need to listen to the actual voice messages to determine the caller &# 39 ; s identity and the need to listen to the messages sequentially or chronologically is obviated , saving both time and effort . additionally , because the voice message is also linked to pre - stored additional data in the data base , when hearing a message , one also can view relevant associated information , such as a fax number , etc ., that might not have been left in the audio message but might be important . a remote access device is also provided that allows the user to retrieve and display the callers &# 39 ; identities and select a message to be played back from a remote location . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides the use of an alginate io inhibit pancreatic lipase . the use may be directed to the control of weight in animals including human beings . preferably the fraction of guluronate dimers in the alginate is at least 0 . 5 . | 0Human Necessities
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in a computer system , different portions of the systems of different specifications are incorporated in a detachable lsi or ic card . when the lsi or ic card is exchanged solely or together with software , the systems of the different specifications can be constituted by a single hardware system . compatibility with conventional equipment can be established without incorporating the software for special - purpose equipment into new software . | 6Physics
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a semiconductor device includes an error detection unit suitable for receiving data and a cyclic redundancy check code , and for outputting a detection signal by detecting a transmission error of the data , and a signal change unit suitable for generating error information based on the detection signal while changing a signal form of the error information based on a signal transmission environment of the data . | 6Physics
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the thickness of the thin bidirectional ratchet wrench of the present disclosure is preferably less than or equal to 30 . 0 mm , it can be used in narrow spaces easily , achieves two working modes , and can convert between them conveniently and stably . during use of the thin bidirectional ratchet wrench of the present disclosure , the input torque that the operator exerts is a clockwise torque or a counterclockwise torque , the output torque of the output end of the thin bidirectional ratchet wrench of the present disclosure is a clockwise torque or a counterclockwise torque , alternatively . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a collapsible cargo carrier for use with a vehicle tow bar receiver , the cargo carrier comprising : a draw bar having a top side and first and second ends , and a pivot frame having a pin coupled therethrough . in one embodiment , the draw bar is coupleable to a vehicle tow bar receiver at the first end , and the draw bar has a first aperture and a keyway through the top side proximate the second end . the pin has a key thereon , wherein the pin and the key are configured to cooperate with the first aperture and the keyway to removeably couple the pivot frame to the draw bar . a method of manufacturing a collapsible cargo carrier is also provided . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a process for conveying damp gases by means of a conveyor device and also relates to a conveyor device for carrying out the process . the conveyor device has at least one feed pump with an oscillating reciprocating piston in a delivery chamber . in order to dry the conveyor device effectively in the region of the delivery chamber , the delivery chamber of at least one feed pump is intermittently ventilated at various intervals in time using an ventilation device while the conveyor device is in operation . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a latching assembly for a removable battery package to an electrically powered cleaning device is provided along with the electrically powered cleaning device and the electrical combination with the battery charger . the latching assembly on the battery package comprises at least one moveable first engagement member , in movable cooperation with at least one rod which is in movable cooperation with a user contact . the first engagement member secures the removable battery package with another engagement member associated at least with the cleaning device . the first engagement member is located toward a side of a long end of the battery package opposite the end with the user contact moving the user contact moves the member through the rod between an engaged position to thereby secure the battery package to the cleaning device and an unengaged position for removal of the battery package from the cleaning device . | 0Human Necessities
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an energy conserving device for preventing loss of heat energy from a heater to a chimney by means of a fluid gas heat trap to choke off either chimney draft and / or heated convectional air currents lost to the chimney when the heater is off but allowing combustion gasses to vent freely to the chimney when such gasses are generated . the device also acts as a diverter for either up or down drafts from the chimney to direct them away from the heater . in another form when the device is used with a forced air type furnace , the device in addition provides heat interchange between room air and the hot gasses in the trap . this then heated air is drawn into the circulating system of the furnace adding to its temperature while lowering the temperature of the vented combustion gasses , to lessen the heat loss up the chimney . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention provides an electronic device including a housing having a plurality of sidewalls defining a generally rectangular cavity within the housing to support therein a predetermined number of generally cylindrical batteries . one of the sidewalls defines an aperture extending through the sidewall and opening into the cavity . a support member is mounted in the housing and includes a support portion extending into the cavity to support inserted batteries in a position transverse to at least one of the sidewalls until all of the predetermined number of batteries are inserted into the cavity . | 7Electricity
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a continuous method of removing volatilizable organic composition from particulate mineral composition comprises heating the organic composition contaminated mineral particles in a rotating drum and exposing the particles to said hot gases to volatilize the organic composition from the mineral particles while advancing the particles counter - current to the direction of hot gas flow , removing a gaseous composition from the drum comprising a mixture of the gases of combustion , volatilized organic composition and airborne fine mineral particles , separating the fine mineral particles from the hot gases and volatile volatilized organic composition returning the separated fine mineral particles into the drum near the hot end , mixing the fine particles with the coarse mineral particles advancing toward the hot drum end , continuing to heat the mixture of fine and coarse mineral particles until the concentration of volatilizable organic composition is less than about 100 parts per million , and recovering a mixture of coarse and fine mineral particles adjacent said first drum end . the invention includes a preferred apparatus for carrying out the process . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the object of the present invention is to provide steering responsiveness and linear steering perception when the steering wheel is restored , even when there is excessive , sudden steering beyond a predetermined tolerance . if a steering angle ΞΈ suddenly enters a β play β range at the left and right ends of the ΞΈ β x n plane , the steering direction of the steering wheel can lead to a localized change in the gear ratio . fig . 3 is a graph showing an example of this type of hysteresis loop . when a driver tries to get out of the β play β range by turning the steering wheel in the restoring direction , a positive value can be achieved for the localized gear ratio based on the above hysteresis loop even in the β play β range . thus , based on this arrangement , if the steering angle ΞΈ exceeds the tolerance range , the localized gear ratio can be prevented from being continuously 0 when the steering wheel is immediately turned in the restoring direction . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a delay optimization algorithm has four major steps : selecting signal connections to target for delay improvement ; unrouting all signals containing those candidate connections ; rerouting those signals , using a β load - balancing β heuristic ; and during rip - up and re - try routing , protecting wiring to all signal loads routed by the heuristic , including non - timing critical loads . load balancing includes applying a branching penalty on logic cell output wire segments , and encouraging all non - route critical loads to route through a single buffered wire segment . | 6Physics
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an inking unit for use in a rotary printing machine is disclosed . a plurality of endless belts are placed side by side along the surface of a driving roller . these belts transport a liquid medium such as printing ink or damping fluid along the surface of a covering of a cylinder in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the cylinder . the liquid medium is transported by the belts from a position of excess ink to a position of less ink thereby ensuring a uniform distribution of the liquid along the surface of the roller . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to the cooling and heating dual - purpose air conditioner , and more particularly to the heat pump type cooling and heating dual - purpose air conditioner wherein the stand - by control is performed in order to prevent the viscosity increases caused by the lubricating oil freeze in the compressor occurring at the initial cooling operation stage and therefore the smooth drive of a compressor in an air conditioner is performed by the preventing of the lubricating oil freeze . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an alternate access mechanism provides reduced cost internet access using a streamlined sign - on procedure . the alternate access mechanism employs a specialized access medium including an array of nodes interconnected back to a trunk line access point . the trunk line access point allows greatly reduced cost because of competitive access to the internet backbone . the interconnected nodes include readily available components , such as wireless routers , microwave radios , and routers , and / or integrated versions thereof which leverage close proximity to adjacent nodes for establishing a path back to the trunk line access point . subscriber access is facilitated by a β one click β or β minimal click β sign on sequence by startup logic encoded in the components and through a web service for identifying the nearest adjacent node , establishing communication with the adjacent node via an access token such as an ssid , automatically reconfiguring the subscriber &# 39 ; s newly connected node and reestablishing a traffic connection , all following user assent to the sign - on conditions . | 7Electricity
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a speed governor for a pneumatic power tool which comprises a housing with pressure air supply means and an air turbine including a turbine wheel drivingly coupled to an output spindle and a number of air nozzles for directing motive pressure air onto the turbine wheel , wherein the speed governor comprises a flow controlling valve element associated with an activation piston for adjusting the valve element in response to a control pressure obtained in a pressure sensing opening located opposite an idle running nozzle downstream of the turbine wheel . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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cellulose pulp or recycled paper is defiberized , screened and pumped . initial defiberizing , separation of non - disintegrated material , final defiberizing and pumping of the defiberized pulp are performed at a consistency of 6 to 18 %, preferably 8 to 12 %. preferably all operations are performed at the same consistency . a defiberizing rotor is disposed in front of an impeller in the inlet of a centrifugal pump . a screen plate is mounted close to the defiberizing rotor . defiberizing elements are arranged on the other side of the screen plate to move close to the screen surface . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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authentication methods are provided that allow for superior security , power consumption , and resource utilization over existing authentication methods . by computing only two hashes of a shared secret password for each protocol run , the methods described in this disclosure dramatically reduce the computational power needed to perform authentication . similarly , by exchanging these hashes bitwise or piecewise for verification , rather than performing new hashes including each bit of the password separately , the methods described in this disclosure reveal less information about the password being authenticated than existing methods . the methods described in this disclosure also allow for authentication using fewer messages and with lower latency , reducing the amount of operational power used in the authentication process . | 7Electricity
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enibodiments of the invention provide a single apparatus for connecting a flat antenna to a plurality of surfaces , including vertical , horizontal or other inclined surfaces , by screws , suction components or other connectors . | 7Electricity
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a receiving antenna with a rigid directional pattern , that is to say with an anisotropic receiving sensitivity of the receiving antenna , is used for localizing a wheel electronics unit in a wheel of the motor vehicle . suitable evaluation of the received electromagnetic signals is provided in order to obtain a functionality achieved by way of the displacement or rotation of the directional antenna in the case of prior solutions . in this respect , a level of the received electromagnetic signal is compared with a predefined threshold value . as the result of the comparison , the wheel electronics unit is localized as being arranged in a wheel of the first wheel group or as being arranged in a wheel of the second wheel group . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a centre for machining workpieces , of the type comprising a machine frame , a machining table for workpieces held on pallets and a device for pallet changing , it is proposed that the table be arranged above the pallets , and the workpieces or a device carrying the workpiece or workpieces project downwards from the pallet during machining . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention discloses an air fan turbine positioned horizontally or vertically in close proximity to the exhaust fan system of air handler systems . these turbine units catch the exhausted air flow from the exhaust ports of these air handler units to drive the turbine blades which are attached to a generator . as the propellor blades spin , they generate electricity . thus , the man made air flow known as exhaust from the air handler systems is used to produce electricity . this invention not only uses man made air flow , but also repositions the air turbine 90 Β° from a horizontal position to a vertical position to receive wind air from the atmosphere . when the air handler unit is turned off , a signal is sent to mechanically move the air turbine to the vertical position to redirect itself to then catch natural wind airflow on both roof top and ground mounted units . | 6Physics
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an electron microscope includes an electron gun for generating an electron beam , an accelerator for accelerating the electron beam to apply the electron beam to a sample , a spectroscope for selecting electrons having a specific energy out of the electron beam transmitted through the sample and losing an energy by an interaction with the sample , and a detector for detecting the electrons of the specific energy selected by the spectroscope and giving a transmission signal or a diffraction signal at a depth of the sample corresponding to a lost energy quantity of the electrons . | 7Electricity
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disclosed are methodologies for enabling energy conservation in a home . occupancy by an entity of the home may be detected and used by a utility meter associated with the home to control and / or adjust operation of energy consuming devices based , at least in part , on the occupancy state of the home . occupancy detection is based on signals received from devices generally associated with those entities that may from time to time occupy the home . in selected embodiments , detection of a bluetooth or rfid device associated with a home occupant including items such as key chains , work id cards , bluetooth enable equipment such as cell phones and audio equipment or infrared signals from presence detectors may be used to provide indications of home occupancy . | 6Physics
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a single - chamber type cleaning - drying apparatus for flat objects , such as semiconductor wafers , wherein cleaning is carried out by impinging both sides of the wafer , which rotates at a relatively low speed , with jets of a washing liquid and wherein subsequent drying is carried out in the same chamber by increasing the rotation speed of the wafer and supplying isopropyl - alcohol mist onto the wafer from the top of the chamber . after the ipa forms a solution with the residue of water on the wafer , the drying process is accelerated by supplying gaseous nitrogen through nozzles arranged on both sides of the wafer he coaxially with the wafer center . as a result , the ipa - water solution quickly evaporates without leaving traces of water drops on the dried surface . | 7Electricity
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an automobile equipped with the vehicular portion of a traffic information and guidance system utilizing exchange of data between vehicles and the rest of the system through inductive coupling with loops set at various places in roadways , is provided with two - way telephone communication possibilities at places where roadway loops are provided where a car can stop for making a telephone call , as for example in a parking space . only small amounts of equipment need to be added to the vehicle and to the fixed installations to permit telephone communication between the vehicle and telephones in a public network . separate receivers and transmitters for speech communication operated with amplitude or frequency modulation can be switched in , or else the speech signals can be converted into pulse code modulation and simply supplied through input / output units to the data transmitter / receiver of the traffic information system . the telephone calling features are enabled only when the travel path measuring device of the traffic information system is at rest , but the vehicle can be reached while in motion by a paging system to ask the driver to stop at the next telephone communication location . | 6Physics
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methods of producing stem cell conditioned media to treat mammalian injuries or insults . in at least one embodiment of a method of producing a stem cell conditioned media of the present disclosure , the method comprises the steps of culturing at least one stem cell in a first cell culture medium , replacing some or all of the first cell culture medium with a second cell culture medium and further culturing the at least one stem cell in the second cell culture medium , and collecting a quantity of the second cell culture medium after a culture duration , wherein the quantity of the second cell culture medium contains a cell culture byproduct effective to treat a mammalian insult or injury . in another embodiment , the step of culturing comprises culturing the at least one stem cell in egm2mv . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed is a wireless communication apparatus having a self sensing function , which can detect an object by use of a wake - up function without employing a separate sensor . the wireless communication apparatus includes a communication unit wirelessly communicating with a server forming a wireless network , and a wake - up unit waking up the communication unit under the control of the server when the communication unit is in sleep mode , and sensing the presence of an object within a preset communication range according to a reflection signal , which is a signal reflected by the object after being transmitted from the communication unit . | 7Electricity
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an x - ray computed tomography apparatus includes an x - ray tube configured to emit x - rays , an x - ray detector configured to detect x - rays passing through a subject in order to acquire projection data , a processor configured to reconstruct tomographic image data on the basis of the projection data , and an interlock unit configured to monitor generation of an arc in the x - ray tube . when an arc in the x - ray tube is detected , the interlock unit stops emitting x - ray emission from the x - ray tube . when a predetermined period of time elapse from the stop of x - ray emission , the interlock unit restarts x - ray emission from the x - ray tube . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus for fabricating x - ray optics of the type having a doubly curved crystal lamella attached to a backing plate that is positioned and aligned for use in a spectrometer , monochromator or point - focusing instrument . the fabrication method is an improvement over the one described in u . s . pat . no . 6 , 236 , 710 and provides for simpler and more accurate prepositioning the crystal lamella relative to the backing plate . this method utilizes an apparatus with a removable top and a removable liner ; said top containing one or more micrometer screws , and said liner being made of a material to which the bonding agent does not adhere . during fabrication of the optic by pressing the crystal against a doubly curved mold via the viscous bonding agent , excess bonding agent escapes through channels in the liner . the liner is suitably configured so that the completed optic can be easily removed and the mold and fabrication apparatus can be reused many times . | 6Physics
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a fluid - powered cylinder for displacing an object with respect to a support surface is disclosed . the fluid - power cylinder includes a fabric enclosure having ends fastened to two end caps and forming an expandable and contractible chamber therein . the chamber has a port for selectively disposing an incompressible fluid in the chamber . the chamber is adapted to displace the object to a first position with respect to the support surface and to displace the object to a second position with respect to the support surface . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for reducing memory bandwidth in a video decoder begins by performing a data reduction operation on a decoded first coded image to produce a second set of image data . the second set of image data stored and is selectively used for subsequent image decoding , thereby reducing the memory bandwidth . the data reduction operation can include image downsampling , wherein the pixel density is reduced by a factor of two in each of the vertical and horizontal directions . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to a compound of formula i wherein ar , r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , n , and o are as defined herein or to a pharmaceutically active salt , a racemic mixture , an enantiomer , an optical isomer or a tautomeric form thereof . the present compounds are high potential nk - 3 receptor antagonists for the treatment of depression , pain , psychosis , parkinson &# 39 ; s disease , schizophrenia , anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in a digital electronic timepiece , at least one of the digital displays changes color to indicate that the battery is nearing exhaustion . the display is made up of two sets of display elements , for example leds , disposed closely adjacent alongside one another . the two sets are of different display color , eg . red and green . circuitry responsive to battery voltage causes display elements of one set to be illuminated when the battery voltage is normal and causes display elements of the other set to be illuminated when the battery voltage drops below a predetermined value . the resulting change in color of the display indicates that the battery is approaching the end of its life . | 6Physics
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in an image forming apparatus , it is necessary to improve slide portions of a cleaning blade and an image bearing body which cause chatter vibration phenomenon in order to configure the cleaning blade so as to be durable of long - term use . in order to solve the above issue , an image forming apparatus for forming a toner image on a recording material which includes an image bearing member and a cleaning blade for cleaning the image bearing member , and in which a decreasing ratio of a friction coefficient ΞΌ between the image bearing member and the cleaning blade relative to common logarithms of driving speeds of the image bearing member is maintained 0 . 03 or lower for prolonging a service life of the cleaning blade . | 6Physics
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a ghost removing device for a marking apparatus includes a photoreceptor , a primary charging device , an erase light generating device to generate an erase light when activated , a voltage source to supply a charge voltage to the primary charging device , and a controller configured to control the at least one voltage source to supply the charge voltage to the primary charging device and to activate the erase light generating device substantially simulataneously after transfer of a toned image within a marking cycle . a ghost removing method for a marking device with a photoreceptor , including performing a partial print cycle , applying an erase light to the photoreceptor , and applying a charge voltage to the photoreceptor , wherein the erase light and the charge voltage are applied to the photoreceptor substantially simultaneously after completion of the partial cycle . | 6Physics
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a lighting device is disclosed , having a first light output side , a second light output side , and an organic layer stack , disposed between the first and second light output sides , wherein during operation of the lighting device , light with different light properties emerges though the first and the second light output sides . | 7Electricity
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a method , apparatus , article of manufacture , and system are presented for establishing redundant computer resources . according to one embodiment , in a system including a plurality of processor devices and a plurality of storage devices , the processor devices , the storage devices and the management server being connected via a network , the method comprises storing device information relating to the processor devices and the storage devices and topology information relating to topology of the network , identifying at least one primary computer resource , selecting at least one secondary computer resource suitable to serve as a redundant resource corresponding to the at least one primary computer resource based on the device information and the topology information , and assigning the at least one secondary computer resource as a redundant resource corresponding to the at least one primary computer resource . | 6Physics
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a steering column lock comprises a bearing - mounted , free - rotating keyhole cover that covers an underlying locking device . when installed on the steering column of a vehicle , the steering column lock prevents a would - be car thief from grabbing the lock with pliers or another tool and using the lock to turn the steering column and thus drive the vehicle , because rotation of the free - rotating outer cover does not cause rotation of the other portions of the lock . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a slow - release pharmaceutical agent which comprises fumaric acid and / or dl - tryptophan in addition to one or more pharmaceutically active substances , and a process for preparation of the same are disclosed . among many organic acids and amino acids , fumaric acid and dl - tryptophan are remarkably useful for extending the duration of release of a pharmacologically active substance when fumaric acid , dl - tryptophan or both is used for formulation of a pharmaceutical agent . the pharmaceutical agent may be in any solid form of formulations such as powder , granule , tablet , troche , capsule , suppository , etc ., and may be used with practically all types of drugs . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for reducing postprandial oxidative stress and associated pathologies by the dietary intake of cocoa procyanidins , such as epicatechin is disclosed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the apparatus allows mixing of a solid and a fluid continuously to facilitate downhole operations , especially gravel packing . the apparatus comprises a solids hopper , with preferably an internal auger , to meter the solids flowrate . the solids drop into a second feeder which empties into a mixing chamber . liquid can be directed into an annular space formed in the mixing chamber around the periphery of the second auger , or could be piped into the second auger itself . a triplex pump is connected to the mixing chamber and draws the mixed solid and fluid and pumps it to sufficient pressures for use in a wellbore . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a process and device in which data transmission is done so that coded data specific to isdn is converted into binary code on both a network side and a receiver side using a code converter , the entering data of b channels being prepared in segments of equal length for b 1 and b 2 channel data in a memory unit and subsequently fed to a transmission device and sent to the receiver side . the data leaving a storage device are checked for consistency and compressed ; blocks are formed out of entering data of the d channel blocks and fed into the transmission device for transmission to the receiver side ; the isdn - specific clock pulses are regained out of the temporal sequence of the transferred data bits on the receiver side or net side , respectively , by meant of clock pulse recovery elements ; and the received data bits are analyzed . detected d channel blocks are disassembled and fed directly into a code converter , and detected b channel data is decompressed and the binary - coded data converted into coded data specific to isdn . | 7Electricity
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an inherent tendency for particulate wheat gluten to agglomerate when introduced into an aqueous medium is inhibited by mixing the gluten with an edible material , which is rich in protein capable , when interposed between the gluten particles , of interfering with and preventing the hydrogen bonding between protein molecules of the gluten which would otherwise cause the gluten particles to agglomerate . soy flour is particularly effective as the agglomeration - inhibiting additive and can be introduced by pre - mixing with the gluten . the invention is particularly useful in inhibiting agglomeration of vital wheat gluten in the production of yeast - leavened baked goods . | 0Human Necessities
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keratin hydratable absorbents and films are fabricated with simple , repeatable processes . freeze drying produces a material with instantaneous water absorption to over 20 times its weight in water . films produced are flexible and uniform with water absorption 7 - 8 times the original weight . | 0Human Necessities
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mobile / handheld data is received in an m / h frame equivalent in size to exactly 20 vsb data frames . each vsb frame contains an odd vsb field and an even vsb field , and each of the vsb fields includes one field sync segment and 312 data segments . the m / h frame includes main data and m / h data , and the m / h data has more robust coding than the main data . the m / h frame is received and an mpeg encoded transport stream derived therefrom is outputted . frame registration is found so as to find a structure of the m / h frame in the mpeg encoded transport stream . based on the structure of the m / h frame , the m / h data is randomized . based on the structure of the m / h frame , block mode data is located within the randomized m / h data . the m / h data is decoded using the block mode data . | 7Electricity
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a flip - flop circuit is provided for use in a phase - locked loop circuit , the flip - flop having two signal paths for selecting a vco output during velocity lock and phase lock . the two signal paths comprise identical environments and therefore eliminate the phase step exhibited by prior art designs in shifting between velocity lock and phase lock . the circuit is also useful in any application where a clock to output delay of a flip - flop connected for normal operation , must have its propagation delay matched to a circuit which simply delays a signal by the same amount . | 7Electricity
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a programmable phase locked - loop active filter circuit is provided which includes networks of cooperating bandwidth tuning components to select bandwidth ranges . the values and arrangement of the network of selectable series input resistors are chosen to be useful in both low band and high band settings . likewise , the opamp network of feedback resistors and capacitors values are chosen to be useful in both low band and high band applications , automatically pairing with the r 1 selection in response to a bandwidth range selection . these tuning components , internal to an integrated circuit , can be used for a plurality of wideband loops . external components can be used to supplement the internal components for low and high bandwidth applications . | 7Electricity
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free - space optics is an unlicensed line - of - sight technology that uses modulated optical lasers to transmit information through the atmosphere . by using invisible beams of light , fso can transmit and receive voice , video , and data information . to date , the primary concentration of fso research and development has been toward the accurate alignment between two transceivers . the invention provides viable optical beam steering and capturing mechanism to allow fast tracking and accurate pointing between two transceivers of free - space optic link that required continuous alignment . this extra ordinary auto - tracking system can reduce the time needed to lock a laser beam between an aircraft and a stationery base station to exchange information in addition to its high accuracy . this invention also provides wider receiving angle compared with the conventional fso system . | 7Electricity
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a method , terminal , system and computer readable medium for cell reselection are disclosed . when in a cell of a long term evolution system , the terminal receives a message from the lte system . the message includes a dedicated priority list for the cell reselection . when the terminal camps on a cell of a non - lte system , the terminal performs inter - system cell reselection in accordance with the dedicated priority list before a valid time of the dedicated priority list expires . with the discloses method , terminal and system , the problems of establishing a dedicated priority list causes too much increased signaling and too high costs for network update in the prior art when perform inter - system cell selection are effectively resolved . | 7Electricity
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a perimeter pile anchor foundation is built by forming a plurality of individual perimeter pile anchors in a large generally circular pattern to form a perimeter wall . the individual pile anchors are contiguous , each pile overlapping the adjacent piles on either side . the overlapping pile anchors form an arch such that compression and friction between the pile anchors resist soil caving and sloughing pressure when soil inside the perimeter wall is excavated , enabling the perimeter pile foundation to be effectively constructed in weak saturated soils and / or cohesionless sands that will not allow conventional concrete foundation excavations . a concrete foundation ring is formed inside the pile perimeter wall to support a tall and / or heavy tower or other structure subject to high upset forces . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method of trimming plastic covering a mouth opening of a blow - molded universal urinal involves rigidly holding the urinal in position opposite a trimming machine . the machine mechanically moves a knife mounted thereon in an oval pattern in one plane while simultaneously moving the knife in an alternately concave and convex pattern in a second plane orthogonal to the first plane . the knife is mounted on a platform which is movable in the second plane independently of the movement of the knife . as the platform is moved toward the urinal mouth , the knife is moved in the described pattern , thus smoothly trimming the urinal mouth . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a weld wheel assembly for disposition on a membrane welding machine , and for positioning a weld wheel adjacent a nozzle hot air outlet for pressing an overlying roof membrane heated by the nozzle against an underlying roof membrane heated by the nozzle , for welding the membranes together . the assembly includes a weld wheel rotatably mounted on an axle which is moveable toward and away from the membranes , and pressure exerting structure mounted on the machine and operable to bias the axle toward the membranes during operation of the machine . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a low cost , integrated circuit compatible , circuit for constantly controlling the current in a print hammer coil is provided . the circuit is suitable for use with a hammer coil driven from the low voltage side and in series with a sense resistor . a programmable reference that actively compensates the coil current for drift in the hammer coil bias power supply reference generating means is included to allow accurate detection of coil current levels . the control circuit reduces generated noise and has good noise immunity . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a personal electrostatic safety monitor comprising an electronic circuit which continuously monitors electrostatic energy transfer and similar forms of electrical energy transfer for the purpose of human safety . the electronic circuit employs lights , buzzers or other suitable alerting devices to provide personnel with a warning of conditions which create a hazard or nuisance with regard to static electricity or other forms of electrical energy . | 6Physics
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a gaming board system includes a plurality of gaming boards indicating various sports . each of the gaming boards utilizes a plurality of playing pieces and goals . the playing piece is a triangular shaped device that can either be held vertically and propelled by striking the lower end thereof or laid flat on the surface of the gaming board and propelled by striking one side thereof to urge it in a forward direction . goals are provided at either end of the gaming boards and disposed in an upright position to allow the player to propel the playing piece vertically upward and over the goal . alternatively , the playing piece can be disposed flat on the gaming board to allow the gaming piece to be propelled along the surface of the board into the goal . inclined side surfaces are also provided to maintain the playing piece in the playing area . | 0Human Necessities
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generally described herein are apparatus , systems and methods related to a novel esophageal device implantable in the patient &# 39 ; s body and designed to replicate the restrictive and satiety mechanism associated with gastric banding systems known in the art . the device can be a compliant and tubular - shaped and fixated within the gastro - esophageal lumen using tissue anchors . | 0Human Necessities
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the standard game of asia poker is modified by dividing the seven cards dealt to each participant into three groups or hands rather than two , with the three groups containing four cards , two cards or one card , respectively . to win , a player must win on at least two of three hands , and because there are three hands rather than two , the number of tied hands or β pushes β is greatly reduced . each player is also allowed to place a separate bonus wager that the cards of the hand of the player will match one hand of a posted table of payout hands . in addition , each player is also allowed to place a separate β win all three β wager that all three hands of the player will be of higher rank than the three hands of the dealer . | 0Human Necessities
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a process for the catalytic fluorination of hydrochlorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons in the liquid phase . the process is useful for fluorinating hydrochloropropanes , hydrochlorofluoropropanes , hydrochloropropenes and hydrochlorofluoropropenes and most particularly useful for fluorinating 1 , 1 , 1 , 3 , 3 - pentachloropropane to 1 , 1 , 1 , 3 , 3 - pentafloropropane . suitable catalysts include a pentavalent molybdenum halide ; a tetravalent tin halide ; a tetravalent titanium halide ; a mixture of a pentavalent tantalum halide with a tetravalent tin halide ; a mixture of a pentavalent tantalum halide with a tetravalent titanium halide ; a mixture of a pentavalent niobium halide with a tetravalent tin halide ; a mixture of a pentavalent niobium halide with a tetravalent titanium halide ; a mixture of a pentavalent antimony halide with a tetravalent tin halide ; a mixture of a pentavalent antimony halide with a tetravalent titanium halide ; a mixture of a pentavalent molybdenum halide with a tetravalent tin halide ; a mixture of a pentavalent molybdenum halide with a tetravalent titanium halide and a mixture of a pentavalent antimony halide with a trivalent antimony halide . products of this process are useful in a variety of applications including solvents , blowing agents , and refrigerants . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a disc brake caliper for a rail vehicle comprises brake pad holders suspended β at either side of a brake disc to be braked β for movements only in a plane perpendicular to a substantially horizontal center - line of the caliper . members of the caliper for transmitting movements from a brake unit to the brake pad holders are suspended from the vehicle via only elements of rubber - elastic material in an elastic joint allowing movements to a certain extent of said members in all directions . the elastic joint comprises at least one plate - shaped rubber - elastic element , which is substantially horizontally mounted in compression between a part for attachment to the vehicle and one of said members of the caliper . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an image sensor having pixels that include two patterned semiconductor layers . the top patterned semiconductor layer contains the photoelectric elements of pixels having substantially 100 % fill - factor . the bottom patterned semiconductor layer contains transistors for detecting , resetting , amplifying and transmitting signals charges received from the photoelectric elements . the top and bottom patterned semiconductor layers may be separated from each other by an interlayer insulating layer that may include metal interconnections for conducting signals between devices formed in the patterned semiconductor layers and from external devices . | 7Electricity
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a medical treatment apparatus , and in particular an extra - corporeal blood treatment apparatus , has a socket unit for the connection of a plug unit belonging to a device for supplying a medical fluid for the medical treatment apparatus . a filling apparatus for filling a device for supplying a medical fluid has a socket unit for the connection of a plug unit of the device for supplying a medical fluid . the device has a plug unit having means for indicating two states of operation , while the socket unit of the treatment apparatus has means for destroying the means for indicating two states of operation . when the plug unit is connected to the socket unit , the means for indicating two states of operation are destroyed , to rule out the possibility of the device being re - used . re - use of the device is ruled out by the fact that the device cannot be re - filled with fluid . | 0Human Necessities
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there is provided a plastic liquid crystal display device in which an aligning film processing can be carried out at 150 to 180 Β° c . and which can have optical characteristics comparable to those of the conventional glass substrate liquid crystal display device . the plastic liquid crystal device comprises a pair of plastic substrates , transparent electrodes , insulating films for protecting the electrodes , aligning films and a liquid crystal , wherein the aligning film is an aligning film which is formed by dissolving a high - temperature sintering organic polymer aligning film made of polyimide or a polyimide - like substance in a solvent , printing a resulting solution thereof on a substrate , removing only the solvent by heating and / or heating under reduced pressure , and sintering the substrate at 200 Β° c . or less . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a novel method for preventing , stabilizing or causing regression of vascular leak syndrome is disclosed . the method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a compound selected from the group consisting of a corticosteroid , a non - steroidal anti - inflammatory agent , 15 - deoxyspergualin and related compounds , and phospholipase a 2 inhibitors . | 0Human Necessities
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a cathode is made of an electrically conducting support with a coating of electrochemically deposited lead with a density between 0 . 001 and 2 g / cm 3 . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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laminated articles , particularly safety glass , comprising a lamina of ionomer resin film laminated to a sheet of glass . the ionomer resin film is preferably an ionically crosslinked ethylene - methacrylic acid copolymer . the laminated articles may also comprise a sheet of polycarbonate laminated to the ionomer resin film opposite the glass . the laminated articles may further comprise an ionomer resin film sandwiched between two sheets of glass . the laminated articles may still further comprise a sheet of polycarbonate or other plastics sandwiched between sheets of ionomer resin film , which are in turn sandwiched between sheets of glass . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a supporting pillow structure for a user to sleep or to perform sedentary activity facing down toward the pillow structure with the user &# 39 ; s hands and arms placed underneath their face . the pillow structure includes a top opening substantially on the top surface of the pillow structure for the user &# 39 ; s face to lean into the pillow structure , at least two side openings in the side of the pillow structure for the user to insert the user &# 39 ; s arms into the pillow structure and place the user &# 39 ; s arms underneath their head or body comfortably and to increase airflow for the user to breathe comfortably while resting , and a cavity in the middle of the pillow structure for airflow between the openings and for placing objects within the pillow structure , allowing the user to perform tasks requiring minimal physical activity while remaining comfortable and sedentary for an extended period of time . embodiments of the pillow structure may be configured to provide users with comfort and support while the user is seated leaning forward on an airplane or at a desk or table or while the user is lying facing down on a substantially level surface such as a bed . | 0Human Necessities
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a reciprocable member for inserting the leads of electronic components into preformed holes of circuit boards and the like is provided with a hold - down means cooperative with an inside former whereby portions of the leads are predeterminedly positioned and clamped during trimming and stand - off formation and then , at a later stage of an operating cycle , allows the member to insert the cut leads up to the stand - off formation . a mounting machine also desirably includes an inside former of improved configuration inducing lead retention in an outside former , and mechanism whereby the bodies of successive overlapping tape - fed components to be mounted are uniformly positioned for such lead clamping , forming and insertion . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus and method for tailoring the radiation intensity about a radiation source , enabling affected zones of a cancerous tissue mass to receive full radiation dosage while limiting the exposure of unaffected regions where radiation exposure is not desired . the assembly includes a radiation attenuator partially covering the outer periphery of a delivery portion of a high dosage radiation catheter , thereby altering the radiation profile that exits the assembly . a method for treating a cancer affected tissue mass includes inserting a plurality of said catheters into a tissue mass about the center of mass and orienting said catheter so that said the maximum radiation intensity is facing substantially toward the center of mass . the radiation source is allowed to dwell in the catheter for a prescribed period of time to deliver the desired dosage of radiation . the radiation source is then removed from the catheter . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention relates generally to a hand covering . more specifically , this invention relates to a hand covering that can be adjusted to vary the conditions inside the hand covering . | 0Human Necessities
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a secure directory device for displaying information on removable plates . the device includes a special key for removing and replacing plates , thereby precluding unauthorized tampering . | 6Physics
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an amplifier includes a main amplifier circuit with an input and output . at least one auxiliary amplifier circuit has an input and output , and is selectively operable to operate in combination with the main amplifier circuit . a signal combining network is coupled with outputs of the main amplifier circuit and auxiliary amplifier circuit and is operable to combine amplifier circuit output signals at an output port . the main and auxiliary amplifier circuits operate in an operational frequency band , and a delay element is coupled to the input of the auxiliary amplifier to introduce a delay to that input that is configured for introducing a delay that is an integer multiple of a wavelength at a frequency within the operational frequency band . | 7Electricity
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apparatus and methods for secure attachment of a heat sink to its respective retention clip as well as attachment to an electronic device are presented . one embodiment of a retention clip retention apparatus consists of a protruding hip depending from a side of a heat sink protrusion adapted to capture the retention clip between the hip and the heat sink body . one embodiment of a method for forming the hip consists of using a tool to deform the heat sink protrusion . one embodiment of heat sink lateral retention apparatus consists of one or more split bobbins adapted to attach to the retention clip to prevent lateral motion of the heat sink with respect to the clip . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a device , system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw - based retractor , disclosed herein , that allows for access to the spine through a minimally or less invasive approach . the retractor device is designed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to open the wound proximally . the retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head . the retractor is intended to be made of a stiff plastic material , sterile packaged and disposable after one use . a system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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a material feeding and measuring device includes a housing defining an interior cavity or bin and having a plurality of agitators and an auger rotatably mounted therein . the agitators are arranged as a first upper row and take the form of a plurality of rotatably mounted rods extending across the bin . each of the rods includes a plurality of tines extending radially outwardly . a lower level of agitators , having the same form , are provided adjacent the bottom of the bin . an auger is rotatably mounted near the bottom center of the bin . the auger extends a slight distance out of the bin into an exit flange which surrounds the periphery of the auger . a blower and conduit are arranged to cause an airstream to flow across the end of the exit flange to entrain the material in the airstream for conveyance . the entire housing is mounted upon load cells which are operatively connected to an electronic control device . in operation , compressed or partially compressed material is placed within the bin and the initial weight determined . the desired quantity and / or rate of material to be processed is then input to the control device , which automatically starts operation of the device . the control device monitors the load cells to adjust the operating speed of the motor driving the auger and / or agitators to control the output from the device . upon dispensing the desired amount of material , the control device ends motor operation , and thus dispensing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the convergence circuit has the bridge type rectifying circuit and the first potentiometer parallel - connected to this rectifying circuit and having the slide which is connected to the output terminal at the hot side of the rectifying circuit and moved to alternatively vary the waveform of the correction current of the output of the rectifying circuit every half cycle . on the other hand , the second potentiometer and the series circuit consisting of the resisting means and the correction coils are parallel - connected to the output terminals of the rectifying circuit , and the slide of this potentiometer is connected between the resisting means and the correction coils . the value of current flowing in the correction coil is adjusted by moving the slide and the adjustment of the second potentiometer is optimized by selecting the resistance value of the resisting means . | 7Electricity
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a vise having a fixed jaw on a body which has a base secured to a work surface and may be rotated through 180 Β°. the body has a guide slot formed therein and a movable jaw is slidably received in the guide slot . a guide rod is disposed through an opening in the movable jaw and is threadably received in an upright lug secured to the base for movement of the movable jaw . a positioning nut is keyed to the threaded guide rod and secures the movable jaw to the guide rod . the vise has clamp claws on the inner and outer sides of the fixed and movable jaws so that the vise can exert force in both directions . the workpiece may be clamped between the inner side of the jaws and the jaws may be adjustably disposed within the workpiece to secure the workpiece about the outer side of the jaws . the end of the movable jaw which extends through the body has a notched slot therein and there is also a notched recess in the body of the vise . a workpiece may be disposed vertically in the notched slot and clamped against the notched recess in the body . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a semiconductor element / substrate mounting structure is formed by a first step of covering a resin film over the substrate together with a conductive portion ; a second step of pressing and heating so that bumps penetrate through the resin film to come into contact with the conductive portion ; and a third step of pressing and heating so that the bumps and the conductive portion become alloyed between the semiconductor element and the substrate . | 7Electricity
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a broadband concentric power combiner or divider for use with microwave frequency signals is in the form of a multi - section folded transmission line . the folded transmission line is comprised of a plurality of concentric cylinders wherein the outer conductor of one section comprises the inner conductor of an adjacent section , the various cylinders being the various conductors . | 7Electricity
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a dehumidifier system comprising : a dehumidifying chamber into which moist air is introduced and from which less moist air is removed after dehumidification ; a desiccant solution situated in at least one reservoir ; a first conduit via which desiccant solution is transferred from the at least one reservoir to the dehumidifying chamber , said solution being returned to said at least one reservoir after absorbing moisture from the moist air ; a regenerator which receives desiccant solution from said at least one reservoir and removes moisture from it ; a second conduit via which desiccant is transferred from the at least one reservoir to the regenerator , said solution being returned to said at least one reservoir after moisture is removed from it ; and a heat pump that transfers heat from the solution in the first conduit to the solution in the second conduit . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a system for introducing fresh air to a locked vault which is integral to the door of the vault . a fan provides motive force to the air which flows principally through passages in , or created with , existing components in the door . a food / water passage may be furnished by providing the door wheel spindle as a hollow , rather than a solid , tube . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a non - contact tonometer is improved by providing a non - telecentric applanation detection system enabling relaxation of instrument alignment requirements during testing . in a preferred embodiment , the applanation detection system comprises an emitter for directing an obliquely incident beam of light for reflection by the cornea , and a detector array having a plurality of photosensitive detector array elements located to receive corneally reflected light . the detector array generates a plurality of signal curves for light energy received at different locations on the array as a function of time , and the signal curves are evaluated to determine an optimal signal curve which best indicates the moment of applanation . | 0Human Necessities
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a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate ; a buried insulator layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate , the buried insulator layer configured to retain an amount of charge in a plurality of charge traps in response to a radiation exposure by the semiconductor device ; a semiconductor layer disposed on the buried insulating layer ; a second insulator layer disposed on the semiconductor layer ; a gate conducting layer disposed on the second insulator layer ; and one or more side contacts electrically connected to the semiconductor layer . a method for radiation monitoring , the method includes applying a backgate voltage to a radiation monitor , the radiation monitor comprising a field effect transistor ; exposing the radiation monitor to radiation ; determining a change in a threshold voltage of the radiation monitor ; and determining an amount of radiation exposure based on the change in threshold voltage . | 7Electricity
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the present invention is an access control system such as a telephone entry system wherein tenant codes are selectively displayed and therefore , tenant codes that are not selected for display are not listed in a system tenant code directory . tenants may control who knows that they live in the building and , therefore , control who can get in touch with them . thus , tenants may avoid having their name displayed on the access control system . tenants still may have a unique number in the index without having their name displayed , keeping their name unlisted . | 7Electricity
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a system is provided which uses a camera to generate an image of an environment to be controlled by the user . the image is displayed on a display monitor of a control device . the control device allows the user to interact with a region of the image on the display monitor . the region corresponds to controllable consumer electronics equipment displayed within the image of the environment . interaction with the region causes the ce equipment to be controlled in a pre - programmed manner . | 7Electricity
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