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a catheter balloon having improved steerability is disclosed having a transition between a soft distal tip and a relatively stiffer working portion of a balloon carrying a stent , in the form of a support sleeve on the inner member . the support sleeve provides stiffness to the taper portion of the balloon and also allows precise location of a radio opaque marker . the support sleeve can have a varying thickness or be made of a combination of materials to yield an increasing or decreasing stiffness along the support sleeve to provide an even smoother transition along the balloon &# 39 ; s length . | 0Human Necessities
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there is provided a speed monitoring device which can use a low resolution position sensor and provide a high speed response without false detection . the speed monitoring device stores , in a memory unit , a permitted margin pm , a comparison distance vc which is a maximum movement distance permitted for a moving element within one cycle period , and positional data p of the moving element obtained from the present time t to m cycles ago . during speed determination , whether | p − p |& gt ; vc * n + pm holds true is determined for every integer n from 1 to m . when the inequality holds true , it is determined that the speed exceeds the speed limit . | 6Physics
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a rotatable magnetron cathode comprising an elongated cylindrical tubular member , magnetic means disposed in said tubular member , a plurality of individual target strips provided with the same or different coating materials to be sputtered removably secured to the tubular member , said target strips extending the axial direction of the tubular member and disposed in spaced parallel relation around the periphery thereof , and means for rotating or indexing the tubular member to bring selected target strips in position for sputtering opposite the magnetic means . | 7Electricity
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a method and system process a signal for pwm modulation . an amplitude control signal adjusts the amplitude of an input signal , and an offset is added to the amplitude - adjusted signal to produce an offset - adjusted signal . the offset is selected according to the amplitude adjustment applied to the input signal . the offset - adjusted signal is pulse - width modulated the to produce a pulse - width modulated signal , and the pulse - width modulated signal is filtered to reduce high frequency components thereof . | 7Electricity
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the disclosure describes an optical fiber pressure sensor to measure sphincter pressure which may be incorporated into a therapeutic sphincter control system . the system senses sphincter pressure and sends the information to a stimulator that is capable of stimulation therapy to control sphincter contractility , thus reducing unwanted urinary incontinence . measuring sphincter pressure is accomplished through the use of an optical fiber connected to flexible tube section placed through the sphincter , where properties of the emitted light are changed proportional to the pressure on the tube section . the light is returned to a light detector to measure light properties and create an electrical signal representative of the pressure on the tube section . the signal may then be sent by wireless telemetry to an implanted stimulator or external programmer . | 0Human Necessities
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a fuel cell system has a fuel cell disposed within a fuel cell enclosure for electrochemically combining externally supplied oxygen with hydrogen to produce direct - current electrical energy and water as a reaction product . a hydrogen - containing fuel such as a chemical hydride contained within a fuel container receives the by - product water and reacts therewith to produce hydrogen , which is supplied to the fuel cell to sustain operation thereof without need of adding externally supplied hydrogen . the integration of the supply of hydrogen with the fuel cell results in a weight and volume reduction as well as internal chemical control of the production of hydrogen to sustain the electrical power generation and internal water management whereby liquid water emission is substantially reduced . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a dielectric filter includes two dielectric resonators each having a dielectric base body including first , second , third and fourth side surfaces and first and second end surfaces . a through hole is provided from the first end surface to the second end surface to define an inner surface . an outer conductor is located on and partially covers the four side surfaces . uncovered portions of the second and third side surfaces are provided that are adjacent to each other and bounded by the outer conductor in three directions . an uncovered portion of the fourth side surface is adjacent to an uncovered portion of the first side surface and the first end surface , and is separated from the third side surface by the outer conductor . an inner conductor is located on the inner surface . a connection conductor is also located on the second end surface and connects the inner conductor to the outer conductor . an interstage coupling electrode is located on the uncovered portion of the first side surface . an area of the uncovered portion of the first side surface extends in at least three directions from the interstage coupling electrode and separates the interstage coupling electrode from the outer conductor . an input / output coupling electrode is located on the uncovered portion of the second and third side surfaces . areas of the uncovered portions of the second and third side surfaces extend in three directions from the input / output coupling electrode and separate the input / output coupling electrode from the outer conductor . the the outer conductor of a first dielectric resonator is electrically connected to the outer conductor of a second dielectric resonator . | 7Electricity
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there is disclosed a method of presenting advertisements on devices or apparatus in which software applications can be installed , pre - installed , or run . the invention involves the identification of stages of use of the apps , and of advert types for presenting on the devices , and of subsets of those advert types suitable for those stages . the method includes the steps of providing software codes for implementation in apps , and adapted to configure the apps to cause advert types from the subsets to be presented on the devices during relevant stages . the method also includes becoming eligible for remuneration when predetermined interactions occur between device users and the advertisements . | 6Physics
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a method including : obtaining a sequence of pictures from a camera associated with a video conferencing endpoint ; determining a presence of a target point coinciding with an optical source within a field of view of the camera , wherein the optical source emits pulses of electromagnetic radiation at a rate that causes the camera to capture some frames with a pulse of electromagnetic radiation from the optical source and some frames without the pulse of electromagnetic radiation from the optical source ; determining a location of the target point within one or more of the pictures by comparing a first frame from the camera that includes the pulse of electromagnetic radiation from the optical source and a second frame from the camera that does not include the pulse of electromagnetic radiation from the optical source ; moving the camera so that a center of one or more subsequent pictures obtained by the camera coincides with the target point ; and zooming the camera until receipt of an instruction to stop zooming is received , or until maximal zoom is achieved . | 7Electricity
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the purpose of the present invention is to provide a charged particle beam device and a sample holder for the charged particle beam device by which it is possible to form various environments , and perform in - situ observation and analysis without removing a sample from the charged particle beam device . in the present invention , inserting a detachable reverse side entry portion from a side facing a sample holding means , said portion being provided with a function for changing the state of a sample attached to the sample holding means , makes it possible to observe / analyze changes in the sample by a different process without removing the sample from the charged particle beam device by combining a reverse side entry portion having a different function with the sample holding means . the reverse side entry portion comprises two parts , and a tip thereof , which is one of the parts , is removable . after mounting the reverse side entry portion onto the sample holding means , the sample can be transported while maintaining the same atmosphere , and the sample can be transported between different devices without exposing the sample to air . | 7Electricity
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an oral cannula for placement within the oral cavity of a patient for delivery of a treatment gas and for collecting end - tidal carbon dioxide includes a treatment gas delivery lumen including at least one aperture near a distal end of the treatment gas delivery lumen ; an exhaled gas sampling lumen . the cannula also includes a cap having a gas diverter adapted for diverting at least a portion of the treatment gas and an exhaled gas inlet including flutes and apertures there between that are in communication with the exhaled gas sampling lumen . the oral cannula is adapted for custom bending or has a bend such that the oral cannula is insertable and retainable in a patient &# 39 ; s mouth and functional for supplying a treatment gas and sampling gas exhaled by the patient . | 0Human Necessities
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a system for handling objects in rotary machines , and , more particularly , a system for handling preforms in blowing machines . the system picks up a pre - heated preform from a transferring star of the preform and takes it to a mould of a stretch - blowing machine by using movements entailing reduced acceleration values , in particular of the tangential acceleration component , so as to prevent uncontrolled oscillatory movements of the softened preform . in the blowing machine , the preform is blown to obtain a bottle , and the bottle thus obtained is picked up from the stretch - blow moulding position and transferred to an unloading position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an aeroponic plant growing system is provided that enhances plant growth by spraying plant roots with a recaptured , ultra - violet purified , and replenishable nutrient solution while simultaneously illuminating plant leaves with power - saving and heat reducing , led lamps . a rotating platform is also provided that rotates plant holding pods to stimulate the plants and also provide a constant controllable application of water , light , and nutrients . | 0Human Necessities
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presented herein are systems and methods for integrating secure identification logic into cell phones . a registration is received , wherein said registration includes an identifier identifying a mobile terminal . information is transmitted to the mobile terminal , wherein a password is a function of the information . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides a pet training device capable of conveying specific nonverbal commands from the user to the animal in an efficient manner . in one embodiment , the pet training device of the present invention utilizes a rigid , elongated member having a portion for grasping by the user . the elongated member may be attached to any conventional animal collar or chain via a snap , hook , clip , or other suitable attachment mechanism . further , the portion for grasping by the user may contain an eyebolt or other suitable attachment device that may be used for attachment to the user &# 39 ; s belt or other stable object . the rigid construction of the pet training device of the present invention allows the user to clearly nonverbally convey his or her intentions to the animal by moving the elongated member attached to the animal &# 39 ; s collar or chain , allowing for efficient and effective animal training . | 0Human Necessities
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a directional microphone system gain adjusts the sum of signals that are received from two microphones mounted less than an inch apart . the gain adjustment is generally proportional to the product of the two microphone signals . analog multipliers are used both for multiplying the signals together and also to form a gate that gain adjusts the sum of the signals . | 7Electricity
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nano - oxide based current - perpendicular - to - plane magnetoresistive sensor stacks are provided , together with methods for forming such stacks . such stacks have increased resistance and enhanced magnetoresistive properties relative to cpp stacks made entirely of metallic layers . said enhanced properties are provided by the insertion of magnetic nano - oxide layers between ferromagnetic layers and non - magnetic spacer layers , whereby said nano - oxide layers increase resistance and exhibit spin filtering properties . cpp sensor stacks of various types are provided , all having nano - oxide layers formed therein , including the spin - valve type and the synthetic antiferromagnetic pinned layer spin - valve type . said stacks can also be formed upon each other to provide laminated stacks of different types . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an easily administered , non - invasive , sensitive and specific system and method for screening persons for dementia , particularly dementia of the alzheimer &# 39 ; s type , is provided . the system and method include means for irradiating the eye of a person with light , preferably light solely within the infrared spectrum , and means for generating a signal responsive to the amount of light reflected from the eye over a period of time . this signal is indicative of changes in the pupil &# 39 ; s size over time . the system and method further include means for performing a fourier transform upon this signal to provide a value indicative of the strength of this signal &# 39 ; s frequency components . this value then is compared against a predetermined threshold value and , if this threshold value is exceeded , a higher probability is assigned to the person having dementia , particularly dementia of the alzheimer &# 39 ; s type . | 0Human Necessities
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a method that includes providing lru selection logic which controllably pass requests for access to computer system resources to a shared resource via a first level and a second level , determining whether a request in a request group is active , presenting the request to lru selection logic at the first level , when it is determined that the request is active , determining whether the request is a lru request of the request group at the first level , forwarding the request to the second level when it is determined that the request is the lru request of the request group , comparing the request to an lru request from each of the request groups at the second level to determine whether the request is a lru request of the plurality of request groups , and selecting the lru request of the plurality of request groups to access the shared resource . | 6Physics
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a method for network communication includes providing a pool of descriptors to be shared among a plurality of transport service instances used in communicating over a network , each of the descriptors in the pool including a scatter list indicating a buffer that is available in a local memory . when a message containing data to be pushed to the local memory is received over the network on one of transport service instances , one of the descriptors is read from the pool . the data contained in the message are written to the buffer indicated by the scatter list included in the one of the descriptors . | 7Electricity
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a mechanical fuse device having a weakened central portion and end portions that clamp to a cable having a slack portion located between the end portions . the device bends or breaks at the weakened central portion at loads less than the breaking load of the cable . the bending of the weakened central portion of the device provides measurable data relevant to the loads experienced by the cable . | 0Human Necessities
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a gate array base cell performs logic and memory cell functions and comprises a first p - channel transistor for performing logic functions and having a first predetermined transconductance area and a second p - channel transistor for performing memory cell functions and having a second predetermined transconductance area . the second transconductance area is smaller than said first predetermined transconductance area . the gate array base cell has programmable connections to first p - channel transistor and second p - channel transistor for selectively performing memory cell functions and logic functions . the gate array base cell may be connected to operate as a memory cell with logic functions or separately as a memory cell or a logic gate array , such as a two - input nand gate . | 7Electricity
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an exhaust gas recirculation control valve for preventing carbon and the like contained in the exhaust gas from attaching to the inner wall surface of exhaust gas paths , through which the exhaust gas from an engine of a motor car passes , thus decreasing the diameters of the paths with time . this exhaust gas recirculation control valve is provided in a passageway , through which the exhaust gas from the engine is recirculated into an intake air - fuel mixture , a path being of a frusto - conical shape in cross - section and having a progressively larger diameter toward an exhaust gas inlet is formed upstream of the minimum diameter portion , and the inner diameter of the smallest diameter end of said path being of the frusto - conical shape in cross - section in the vicinity of said minimum diameter portion is larger than the inner diameter of said minimum diameter portion . the path being of the frusto - conical shape in cross - section may be formed of a valve housing separately manufactured of a valve seat . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a coated article , includes a substrate , an anti - corrosion layer deposited on the substrate , the anti - corrosion layer being composed of zrw 2 o 8 and alon . the disclosure also describes a method to make the coated article . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a rebar fabricating machine is provided that is capable of processing either straight rod stock material or coil stock material . the rebar fabricating machine comprises a main cabinet , a horizontal power driven straightening module mounted adjacent to the upstream end of the main cabinet , a main drive module , a vertical straightening module , an encoder roll , a shear device and a bending head all mounted on the interior of the main cabinet . the main drive module includes a plurality of upper rolls each having a hydraulic cylinder attached thereto and a plurality of lower driven rolls driven by a single drive motor . the vertical straightening module includes a plurality of adjustable upper and lower straightening rolls . the horizontal straightening module is pivotally mounted on a base so that the horizontal straightening module can be selectively removed from the path of travel of the stock material . a swing up door is mounted on the main cabinet adjacent the main drive module so that when the swing up door is open , power to the hydraulic cylinder attached to each upper roll is interrupted so that the stock material cannot be fed into the fabricating machine . the entire apparatus is operated using an electronic computerized controller that connects each hydraulic cylinder through a common manifold to a single source of hydraulic pressure . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the disclosure is an optical measuring system and the method thereof for precisely measuring physical characteristics of light emitted from waveguides , such as beam size , pattern , strength , focusing , collimation degree , and divergence angle , by means of a plane optical detector in which a plurality of pixels formed by a semiconductor fabrication process are arranged in an array , without specific measuring means . the light is incident into ends of the arrayed waveguides with uniform time intervals and emitted from the other ends of the waveguides to reach the optical detectors through which the physical characteristics of the light are obtained and defined arithmetically . | 6Physics
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a measuring device comprises at least one port , an external cable connected to the at least one port , a transmitter connected to the at least one port through a switch , a receiver connected to the at least one port through the switch and a reference path connecting the transmitter with the receiver through the switch . the cable is connected to calibration elements , e . g ., short and open . the switch alternately switch in a manner that in a first state the transmitter and the receiver are connected to the at least one port and that in a second state the transmitter and the receiver are connected via the reference path . | 7Electricity
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a coffee bean roasting system is disclosed wherein coffee beans in a box - like chamber are levitated as a dense , uniformly recirculating mass by an upwardly directed airstream . the air is heated to a temperature not in excess of 530 ° f ., and the heat is transferred to the beans primarily by convection and secondarily by conduction from bean to bean . heat transfer continues until after a thermally induced pyrolitic reaction has occurred within the bean mass and the desired roast has resulted whereupon the roasted beans are cooled . the system may employ batch type or continuous roast apparatus . | 0Human Necessities
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a mine sweeping system including deployable horizontal antennas to establ a detection and navigation grid extending underwater from a beach to a distance offshore . a computer - controlled transmitter unit having a waveform generator and amplifier , transmits signals to each antenna , at unique frequencies and phases for different spatial locations within the grid . an autonomous underwater vehicle having multi - integrated sensors detects anomalies in the electromagnetic field caused by both magnetic and non - magnetic objects therein during underwater travel utilizing the electromagnetic field as a navigational grid . the autonomous underwater vehicle also deposits mine - clearing explosives at each magnetic anomaly for detonation under command signal using the horizontal antennas which provide a means for establishing a navigation grid to permit landing craft and other vessels to navigate in the region cleared of mines . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to a method for improving a digital image for displaying an improved image on a display . according to the method , an instantaneous property of the display ; a property of the digital image ; and parameters for an image processing method are determined . the parameters are determined at least partly on the basis of the instantaneous property of the display , and the property of the digital image . then the digital image is processed by means of the image processing method , while applying the parameters . the invention also relates to a mobile device as well as a display unit , which are arranged to employ the concept of the method . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to a small zoom lens system for electronic still cameras or video cameras , which has a zoom ratio lying in the range of about 2 . 5 - 3 . 2 and an f - number lying in the range of about 2 - 2 . 8 , comprises as small as 7 or 8 lenses and is reduced in terms of both the total length and the lens diameter , and which is characterized by comprising , in order from the object side , at least a first lens group having a positive refractive power , a second lens group having a negative refractive power , a stop and a third lens group having a positive refractive power , and in that during zooming the first lens group remains fixed while the second and third lens groups are moved along the optical axis , and the following conditions and are satisfied : 0 . 9 × β . sub . 2t / β . sub . 2w & lt ; β . sub . 3t / β . sub . 3w & lt ; 2 . 0 × β 2t / β 2w , , and 0 . 5 & lt ; f . sub . 3 /| f . sub . 2 |& lt ; 1 . 5 , where β 2t is the magnification of the second lens group at the telephoto end , β 2w is the magnification of the second lens group at the wide angle end , β 3t is the magnification of the third lens group at the telephoto end , β 3w is the magnification of the third lens group at the wide angle end , f 2 is the focal length of the second lens group , and f 3 is the focal length of the third lens group . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a heat resistant alloy for exhaust valves , in which ni - content is constrained to at maximum 62 % due to the material cost , while the strength is maintained equal or better to those of conventional alloys and the strength is kept even after use at high temperature for a long period of time . the alloy has the composition essentially consisting of , by weight %, c : 0 . 01 - 0 . 2 %, si : up to 1 . 0 %, mn : up to 1 . 0 %, p : up to 0 . 02 %, s : up to 0 . 01 %, ni : 30 - 62 %, cr : 13 - 20 %, w : 0 . 01 - 3 . 00 %, mo : up to 2 . 0 %, provided that mo + 0 . 5 w : 1 . 0 - 2 . 5 %, al : 0 . 7 % or higher and less than 1 . 6 %, ti : 1 . 5 - 3 . 0 %, nb : 0 . 5 - 1 . 5 %, b : 0 . 001 - 0 . 010 %, provided that /: 1 . 6 or more to less than 2 . 0 , and the balance of fe and inevitable impurities . optional components are i ) at least one of mg : 0 . 001 - 0 . 030 %, ca : 0 . 001 - 0 . 030 % and zr : 0 . 001 - 0 . 100 %, ii ) cu : up to 2 . 0 %, and iii ) v : 0 . 005 - 1 . 00 %. | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in a vehicle fuel system having a fuel tank with a filler pipe having an upper end closable by a removable cap and opening to the atmosphere when the cap is removed to receive an inserted object and a fuel vapor storage canister , a venting means that allows the cap to be removed while preventing pressurized fuel vapors generated in the tank when the filler pipe is closed from reaching the atmosphere . when the cap is removed , a valve is opened , while a seal means independent of the cap remains closed . thus , vapors are blocked from the atmosphere , but allowed to exit past the valve to the canister . in addition , the seal means engages a conventionally sized fuel nozzle , providing another seal so that fuel fill vapors are similarly controlled . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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vinylphenol - type polymers are useful materials and are used in many fields such as photoresist , packaging material for ic , printed circuit board , lense , etc . when the polymers are used in an electronic field such as photoresist and packaging material for ic , it is desired to reduce metal concentration in the polymer in the order of ppb units . a simple and effective process for removing metals from vinylphenol - type polymers is disclosed . the process comprises passing an organic solvent solution of a vinylphenol - type polymer either through a filter containing an ion exchange material and / or a chelate - forming material and generating a zeta potential by a cationic charge modifying agent or through a filter containing an ion exchange material and / or a chelate - forming material and a filter generating a zeta potential by a cationic charge modifying agent . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in a synthetic - material container for special waste which has elements of reducing the volume of the waste by shredding , which elements consist of a number of rotating cutting elements that force the waste against stationary cutters , these elements are composed of one or more rotating horizontal cutting elements which are mated with stationary horizontal cutters , as well as at least one pair composed of vertical cutting elements and of second stationary vertical cutting elements that are arranged downstream from horizontal cutting elements and above - mentioned horizontal cutting elements and which act in such a way as to shred again waste that is introduced into the container , further reducing its volume , whereby said the horizontal rotating cutting elements are able , by their rotation , to create a certain overpressure toward the bottom of the container . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a minimal incision maximal access system allows for maximum desirable exposure along with maximum access to the operative field utilizing a minimum incision as small as the metrx and endius systems . instead of multiple insertions of dilating tubes the design is a streamlined single entry device to avoid repetitive skin surface entry . the system offers the capability to expand to optimum exposure size for the surgery utilizing hinged bi - hemispherical or oval working tubes applied over an introducer obturator which is controllably dilated to slowly separate muscle tissue . deeper end working and visualization areas with maximum proximal access and work dimensions are provided to makes the operative procedure safer in application and shorten the surgeons &# 39 ; s learning curve because it most closely approximates the ability to use open microdiskectomy techniques . a dual frame system enables full or partial spreading of a working tube set , while an open frame facilitates a four point retraction system . | 0Human Necessities
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a moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of aloe vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove . aloe vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method . aloe vera soothes the hand during the wearing of the glove . | 0Human Necessities
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this process comprises using unconventional processing of hydrocarbons , e . g . natural gas , for recovering c2 + and ngl hydrocarbons that meet pipeline specifications , without the core high capital cost requirement of a demethanizer column , which is central to and required by almost 100 % of the world &# 39 ; s current ngl recovery technologies . it can operate in ethane extraction or ethane rejection modes . the process uses only heat exchangers , compression and simple separation vessels to achieve specification ready ngl . the process utilizes cooling the natural gas , expansion cooling , separating the gas and liquid streams , recycling the cooled streams to exchange heat and recycling selective composition bearing streams to achieve selective extraction of hydrocarbons , in this instance being ngls . the compactness and utility of this process makes it feasible in offshore applications as well as to implementation to retrofit / revamp or unload existing ngl facilities . many disparate processes and derivatives are anticipated for its use . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for static rate flow control includes receiving a sequence of data packets for transmission over a network , including at least first and second packets having a common destination address on the network , the first and second packets having respective first and second lengths , and transmitting the first packet to the destination address . responsive to transmitting the first packet , an entry is placed in a flow control table , and a timeout period is set for the entry responsive to the first length . the second packet is transmitted only after the timeout period has expired . | 7Electricity
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a weaving machine comprising a dobby and a jacquard machine as the control members , wherein the dobby is controlled from a single pattern card in the jacquard machine . harness cords connect the jacquard hooks to the heddles and to a movably supported member in the dobby . the coordinated movements of the jacquard hooks will effect a simultaneous movement of the movably supported member in the dobby so that operations of the jacquard machine in response to the information on the pattern card will simultaneously effect an operation of the dobby . | 3Textiles; Paper
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according to the present invention , there is provided a sanitary article comprising a main body having a liquid - impermeable back sheet , a liquid - permeable front sheet and an absorbent material and leg holes having at the opposed edge portions of the main body , further comprising fixation means forming a flexible ring which are fitted closely over the entire circumference of the proximal portion of each of the wearer &# 39 ; s legs . the article to which the present invention is directed includes both the diaper and the sanitary napkin and , hence , as the main body , either of one taking the form of underpants when worn , which has a size enough to cover the wearer &# 39 ; s entire waist portion , and of a relatively small one which covers only the wearer &# 39 ; s crotch portion is used , the sanitary article according to the present invention follows the wearer &# 39 ; s movement when it is worn , and the main body does not offset from a predetermined position , but an intended absorbing effect can be displayed to the maximum extent and yet the accidental leakage cannot occur . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed herein is an engagement system for bulk power assemblies . the system comprising , a first bulk power assembly and a second bulk power assembly having equal numbers of electrical terminals and guide bosses . the system also having a rigid interface member having a first end and a second end , both ends having an equal number of terminal blades as there are electrical terminals on the first bulk power assembly and an equal number of guide blades as there are guide bosses on the first bulk power assembly . the terminal blades being receptive to make an electrical connection with the electrical terminals and the guide blades being receptive to engage with the guide bosses , in response to the interface member being functionally engaged with both bulk power assemblies simultaneously . | 7Electricity
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a piston machine , in particular a fluid piston machine , is described as having a plurality of piston units , which have differently sized output volumes for reasons of geometry , and are able to be deactivated individually for the discrete adjustment of a total output volume of the piston machine . in this context , the larger output volume of one of the piston units is twice as high as the next smaller output volume of one of the other piston units . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus is utilized for obtaining flow measurements from an individual oil and gas well . the apparatus utilizes pipe segments rather than vessels to separate the fluid components into a gas phase , a water phase , and an oil phase . separation of the flow stream into the different phases allows the measurement of a particular phase . because the oil stream may continue to contain a small amount of water , a water cut meter may be employed to determine the water content in the oil stream . the apparatus may be configured as a skid package to facilitate transportation and installation of the unit . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present disclosure is directed to a high power factor quasi resonant converter . the converter converts an ac power line input to a dc output to power a load , generally a string of leds . the power input is fed into a transformer being controlled by a power switch . the power switch is driven by a controller having a shaping circuit . the shaping circuit uses a current generator , switched resistor and capacitor to produce a sinusoidal reference voltage signal . the controller drives the power switch based on the voltage reference signal , resulting in a sinusoidal input current in a primary winding of the transformer , resulting in high power factor and low total harmonic distortion for the converter . | 7Electricity
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an integrated circuit and its method of formation are disclosed . the circuit utilizes a spin - on glass as an interlevel dielectric . above and below the spin - on glass is located a phosphorous doped dielectric . the doped dielectric prevents sodium from becoming mobile under the influence of subsequently applied electric fields . | 7Electricity
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a sensor for an optical device includes an array of pixels in rows and columns which detect and process illumination falling thereon so as to identify inputs generated by a user on a surface of the optical device . a second reset period of variable length between a black calibration phase and an integration phase occurs in a processing cycle of a frame for each pixel , wherein the length of the second reset period is adjusted based on the ambient light conditions . | 6Physics
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a strike plate against which sheets exiting a printer contact prior to falling into a receiving tray , the strike plate comprising : a ) at least one strike face ; and b ) a generally outward directed abutment surface at an upper portion of the strike face , said direction being referenced to said strike face . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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magnesium and other metal alloy sheet materials are deformed at hot forming temperatures into vehicle body panels and other articles . many such hot forming operations are improved in speed and product quality by predetermining a static recrystallization temperature of the sheet material . as the sheet material is being heated to its hot forming temperature , deformation is commenced below the static recrystallization temperature . as heating and deformation are continued , dynamic recrystallization of the workpiece occurs and deformation may proceed faster and to a greater extent . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed is a method for separating a plurality of different chemicals in a sample . the method uses a hexyl - bonded stationary phase composition in reversed - phase liquid chromatography . the composition includes a polymer - based chromatographic support composed of chemically stable and porous particles having a surface . the surface of said particles having hexyl - phenyl bonded thereto . a chromatography column is packed with this composition and a sample including a plurality of different chemicals is injected . liquid is applied to force the sample through the column , whereby said different chemicals come out of the column at different times . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of forming adjustable bushing rings comprising the steps of drawing wire of round cross - section and predetermined diameter through a die forming said drawn wire in a wire having a generally trapezoidally - shaped cross - section . the drawn wire is cut into segments and these segments are bent about a rigid cylindrical form of a predetermined diameter until the elongated sides of said drawn wire are adjacent but spaced from each other a predetermined distance forming bushing rings . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for the operation of a wind power plant with a rotor , which has at least one rotor blade , wherein at least one part of the rotor blade will be or is rotated around a longitudinal axis of the rotor blade by a blade angle wherein the rotation of the at least one part of the rotor blade occurs with a pre - settable blade angle adjustment rate , wherein the rotor is operated speed variably and wherein the blade angle adjustment rate is restricted by a pre - settable blade angle adjustment rate limit . furthermore , a wind power plant with a rotor , which receives at least one rotor blade , wherein at least one part of the rotor blade is rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the rotor blade by a blade angle , wherein a blade angle adjustment rate is pre - settable and the blade angle adjustment rate is restricted by a blade angle adjustment rate limit . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention provides novel cephalosporin intermediates , 7β - amino - 3 -- 1 - propen - 1 - y1 ]- 3 - cephem - 4 - carboxylic acid and esters thereof having the general formula ## str1 ## wherein the configuration of the 3 - propenyl group is z sometimes referred to as cis - and r is hydrogen or a conventional carboxy - protected group , or a physiologically hydrolyzable esterifying group , and acid addition salts thereof and the metal salts of the foregoing substance wherein r is hydrogen . these compounds are useful as intermediates for preparation of orally active cephalosporins . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention refers in general to the field of suction systems for industrial workings like , for example , but not exclusively welding processes , and more specifically to a suction wall with properties of suction and differentiated filtration of different types of pollutant . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a wrist strap for weight lifting and exercising is provided . the present invention relates to a wrist strap with automatic coiling features . the wrist strap of the present invention can be used to increase a person &# 39 ; s lifting capacity . the wrist strap allows the user to more safely lift heavy loads without losing one &# 39 ; s grip . | 0Human Necessities
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a multi - mode continuously variable transmission for a motor vehicle includes a transmission input member , a transmission output member , a planetary gear set , a forward clutch , a brake , and a continuously variable unit having a first pulley , a second pulley , and an endless member wrapped around the first pulley and the second pulley . a first transfer gear set is connected to the transmission output member . a second transfer gear set is connected to the transmission output member . a dual clutch assembly is provided having a first clutch and a second clutch , wherein the first clutch selectively connects the second pulley to the first transfer gear set and the second clutch selectively connects the second pulley to the second transfer gear set . the dual clutch assembly provides two modes or ranges of continuously variable speed ratios between the transmission input member and the transmission output member . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention provides a prompting apparatus comprising a foldable prompting box which includes two symmetrical opposite walls which can be open and closed , a bottom board which can be folded up and released , and a rear wall , which jointly define a space for housing a two - way see - through mirror and the lens of the camera . the cover defines a space for a user to slide in a tablet device which runs a prompting software application . the pre - designed text is displayed on the tablet device &# 39 ; s screen at a speed that the speaker feels comfortable to read . when the apparatus is not in use , the prompting box can be easily folded into a flat compact for the user &# 39 ; s convenience to carry . | 7Electricity
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semiconductor grade tungsten hexafluoride is produced by reacting tungsten metal with a recirculating flow of gaseous wf 6 containing a small concentration of fluorine in a heated reactor . the high purity wf 6 produced is useful for deposition of tungsten metallization in fabricating vlsi integrated circuitry . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a pump for an inkjet printer applying a negative pressure to an inkjet head nozzle , includes : a tube connected to the inkjet head nozzle and being u - shaped ; a plurality of rollers which contact an inner arch of the tube and having a tapered shape ; and a rotor to which the plurality of rollers are rotatably mounted . when the rotor rotates in a direction , at least one of the plurality of rollers rotate and squeeze the tube . when the rotor stops rotating , the plurality of rollers return to a state in which the plurality of rollers do not squeeze the tube due to a recovering force of the tube . the squeezing of the tube generates the negative pressure in the inkjet head nozzle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of producing biodiesel through the trans - esterification of a triglyceride , comprising mixing a triglyceride , an alcohol , and a catalyst to form a mixture , where said catalyst is non - metal quaternary ammonium hydroxide or non - metal quaternary phosphonium hydroxide , removing volatile components from said mixture , and allowing the remaining mixture to separate into a biodiesel - rich layer and a glycerol - rich layer . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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this invention relates to a process for resolving racemic or optically enriched 2 - benzyl - 4 - piperidone - succinic acid , comprising reacting such compound with - cis - n - benzyl - 2 -- cyclohexylamine , - cis - n - benzyl - 2 -- cyclohexylamine or - dehydroabietylamine . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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efficiently simulating an amari dynamics of a neural field , the amari dynamics being specified by the equation where a is the state of the neural field , represented in a spatial domain using coordinates x , t , i is a function stating the input to the neural field at time t , f is a bounded monotonic transfer function having values between 0 and 1 , f is an interaction kernel , s specifies the time scale on which the neural field changes and h is a constant specifying the global excitation or inhibition of the neural field . a method for simulating an amari dynamics of a neural field , comprising the step of simulating an application of the transfer function to the neural field . according to the invention , the step of simulating an application of the transfer function comprises smoothing the neural field by applying a smoothing operator . | 6Physics
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a fiber processing system includes a first roll ; a feed tray forming a feeding device with the first roll and defining a clamping location therewith for clamping and advancing fiber material ; a second roll cooperating with the feeding device for taking over the fiber material therefrom at a transfer location on the second roll ; a third roll cooperating with the second roll for taking over the fiber material from the second roll ; and an adjusting arrangement for varying a distance between the clamping and transfer locations . the adjusting arrangement includes a pivoting device for arcuately displacing the second roll about the rotary axis of the first or the third roll ; and a shifting device for displacing the feeding device toward or away from the third roll . | 3Textiles; Paper
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drum hardware and drum secured thereon are preferably supported on a vest type , t - bar or tubular carrier having a plurality of separate parts removable from each other and formed of a rigid plastic , light metal such as magnesium , aluminum or titanium . the removable hardware includes a removable back support member . the instrument carrier includes an articulating hinge that allows for positive , negative or neutral horizontal positioning of the instruments . the articulating hinge assembly further allows the carrier to be folded for easier transportation and storage in a smaller area . | 6Physics
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the present disclosure herein relates to an interaction device capable of performing an interaction with a human , and more particularly , to an interaction device capable of performing an interaction with a plurality of participants . the interaction device includes a role classifying unit configured to classify a role for each of a plurality of participants based on an external stimulus signal for each of the plurality of participants and an action adjusting unit configured to perform different interaction operations for each of the plurality of participants based on the role for each of the plurality of participants . an interaction device according to an embodiment of the present application classifies the roles of a plurality of participants according to a participation degree and / or an action state and provides a customized interaction operation for each of participants according to the classified roles . therefore , it is possible to perform a natural interaction operation with a plurality of participants . | 6Physics
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the instant invention is broadly directed to novel polyether esters and the use thereof in manufacturing polyurethane resins . the novel products are produced by esterifying an alkoxylated , halogenated bisphenol , a polycarboxylic acid and a dihydric alcohol . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a trigger device for an automatic firearm having a linear action breech block . the device includes a catch lever movable to arrest movement of the breech block and a specially constructed kinematic chain which prevents the occurrence of an ambiguous intermediate position of the catch lever which could allow the breech block to damage the catch lever and / or linkage elements connected thereto . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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apparatus is disclosed for feeding singled can lids from a conveyor to a spreader magnet buffer magazine , the can lids being made of magnetic material . the conveyor has an end roller made of magnetic material , the end roller being positioned adjacent to the magazine . curved tracks are provided between the end roller and the magazine , the tracks serving to control the direction of movement of the can lids as they move from the end roller into the magazine . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an electrical connector includes a plug and a socket . the plug and the socket have identical numbers of at least two plug contacts and at least two socket contacts . at least two of the plug contacts and at least two of the socket contacts are conductively connected . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus , a method , and a computer program are provided for correcting charge in a phased lock loop . typically , pll &# 39 ; s utilize a low pass filter . however , as a result of improvement of complimentary metal - oxide on a semiconductor technology charge leakage has become prevalent within lpfs . as a result , the method , apparatus , and computer program provide a device and / or methodology for correcting for charge leakage . | 7Electricity
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a method of separating and recovering components of a mixture having a gap in the range of miscibility and including organic compounds and water in a pervaporization process with the aid of membranes . the mixture is first separated into an organically loaded water phase and a water - saturated organic phase . subsequently , the organically loaded water phase and the water - saturated organic phase are separately subjected to parallel , different pervaporization processes , resulting in retentates as water on the one hand and organic liquid on the other hand . the permeates that result during the pervaporization processes are subsequently returned to the mixture that is to be separated . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a optical recording / playback apparatus projects a laser beam on to a recording medium to read out precoded address data and record or read out data in the data recording area of the recording medium . the reflected light from the recording medium is detected by photosensors which produce currents from the received light intensity , and the currents are converted into voltage signals by current - to - voltage converting amplifiers and the signals are summed by a summing amplifier . the summing amplifier has a switching means , by which the gain is brought to unity or near - unity value during the period of reading the data recording area , so that the summed output has a smaller difference of voltage levels for the address area and data recording area even though the detected light intensity has a large difference between these portions . the output of summing amplifier is fed through a high - pass filter prior to the zero - cross detection , and a smaller differentiation pulse resulting from the smaller voltage level difference enables the reliable readout of address data . | 6Physics
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embodiments of the disclosed invention provide for a wheeled apparatus suitable for storing liquids , such as water for consumption , when ordinary drinking water may be scarce or unavailable . embodiments disclosed herein can be collapsed and stored in a small profile arrangement during periods when the apparatus is not in use . embodiments may comprise wheels so that the apparatus may be assembled in one location and rolled to a water source , and rolled to shelter when full of water . embodiments may provide a hose to connect the apparatus to a standard household faucets or spigots . once the present invention is filled , it can be rolled to storage location while awaiting future needs . after an emergency situation passes , the apparatus may be drained and re - packed for storage . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a self - propelled tiller - planter including a motor providing hydraulic motive power for various operating mechanisms . a tiller pushed by said planter and hydraulic means is provided for lifting and lowering the tiller assembly into inoperative position above the ground and into operative tilling position in contact with the ground . a pivoting cradle is provided to which the motor is fixed , the cradle rocking simultaneously with the up and down movements of the tiller insuring that the shaft to the tiller assembly is in alignment with the motor . since the tiller is pushed at the front of the planter the soil being worked thereby may be packed down by the wheels which follow the tiller and means are provided at the rear of the rear wheels of the planter to rework the soil for the planting operation . | 0Human Necessities
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the presently claimed invention provides apparatus helpful for authenticating or protecting physical and electronic documents like financial documents and identification documents . one claim recites an apparatus including : an authenticator including or utilizing a processor which uses first information in a first portion of data associated with an object as a basis of first authentication information , the first information also being obtainable from a first portion of the object ; and an incorporator including or utilizing a processor which incorporates the first authentication information in a second portion of the data , the first authentication information also being obtainable from a second portion of the object . of course , other claims and combinations are provided as well . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for providing loop coherency between a multiplicity of nodes . the disclosed technique and apparatus utilize a primary loop for nominal data communications and a normally unutilized secondary loop . a loop coherency circuit detects a loop incoherency condition which results in a interruption of the primary loop . the loop coherency circuit reroutes the flow of data to a secondary loop segment and back to a primary loop segment to provide a continuous coherent arbitrated loop . | 7Electricity
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a sheet - like miniaturized electronic device includes an electronic component assembly with a wiring base having switch contacts and a semiconductor ic chip operated by signals from the switch contacts . a display panel displays data according to signals from the semiconductor ic chip , and a battery supplies a drive voltage to the semiconductor ic chip . the wiring base , display panel and battery are electrically connected to one another and arranged in the same plane . an upper cover is provided in close contact with the upper side of the electronic component assembly , and has an operating section and a transparent display window . a lower cover is provided through an adhesive layer to the underside of the electronic component assembly . | 7Electricity
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a gardening tool such as a grass trimmer is provided with a tool head , a motor for driving the tool head , a front housing for accommodating the motor , a trigger switch for activating the motor , a trigger operable to control the trigger switch , a battery pack for providing electric energy to the motor , a circuit board for electrically connecting the motor to the battery pack , and a rear housing for accommodating the circuit board . the rear housing forms a housing chamber for accommodating the trigger switch , the circuit board , and wires between the circuit board and the trigger switch . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus for low cost upgrading on demand of an optical fiber communication system without installing additional optical fiber and minimal installation of optical circuitry at destination and distribution terminals . the upgraded systems comprise an optical data loop of a plurality of destination terminals and a single intermediate terminal . | 7Electricity
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a focus adjusting device is a type of an autofocusing device having a servomechanism which drives the lens of a camera to bring it into focus . the focus adjusting device is provided with an annunciator for informing an operator of the state of focus of the camera lens . the annunciator is actuated after confirming the finish of the distance measuring operation of the device and the stop of the lens in the focused position . | 6Physics
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a novel surgical apparatus and method of use in osteoplasty and other methods of injecting materials into a subject for medical purposes . the present invention particularly relates to the surgical treatment of traumatic , pathogenic , or osteoporotic bone conditions of the human and other animal body systems and more particularly , to a novel apparatus and method for injection of a material into a lesion of a vertebral body or other bony structure . | 0Human Necessities
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a spring element for a drug delivery device is proposed , the spring element comprising multiple windings with two windings being mechanically coupled to each other by a rigid transverse connection . furthermore , a drug delivery device comprising such a spring element and using such a spring element in a drug delivery device are proposed . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the method is for distributing ice to the foodservice industry utilizing the existing foodservice infrastructure . this invention enables new markets and new revenue sources for the ice selling vendor based on utilizing the foodservice distribution infrastructure . this method allows the ice manufacturer to do business on a national or global scale . | 6Physics
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this invention relates to a process for the preparation of acylated aromatic ethers , in particular the acylation of anisole and veratrole for the preparation of corresponding acylated aromatic ether , namely , p - methoxyacetophenone and 3 , 4 - dimethoxyacetophenone respectively , using clay based heterogeneous catalysts , and their lanthanide exchanged forms at moderate temperature and pressure with high selectivity . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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non - spherical siliceous particles having a plurality of porous branches are disclosed and claimed . the porous branches are randomly oriented and elongated , ring - like , and / or aggregated . an additive introduced during synthesis of the particles modifies pore volume and morphology . the tunability of the pore volume includes an inner diameter ranging from about 2 å to about 50 , 000 å . synthesizing the particles includes mixing under constant or intermittent stirring in a reaction vessel an aqueous silicic acid solution with an acidic heel solution to form a mixture . the stirring may optionally be performed at a variable speed . an additive is introduced into the mixture at a controlled rate , wherein the additive imposes a ph change from a lower ph to a higher ph to the mixture to induce siliceous particle precipitation . optionally , a metal dopand may be introduced into the particles and / or at least a portion of an outer surface located outside of the pores and / or an inner surface located inside of the pores may be modified . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a solid state disk drive is provided among the storage devices controlled by a storage controller . the solid state disk drive may serve as a level 2 cache using standard multi - level cache management algorithms . the solid state disk may share a drive channel with other storage devices or may have a dedicated channel . | 6Physics
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an exemplary insulator for a flue of a residential oven includes a bendable insulating body having a first end , a second end , and a bending portion . a first cut is disposed between the bending portion and the first end and a second cut is disposed between the bending portion and the second end . the first cut is expandable to form a first opening and the second cut is expandable to form a second opening . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention provides a internet hosted system to find , compare , contrast and identify similar characteristics among two or more individuals or objects using a digital camera , cellular telephone camera , wireless device for the purpose of returning information regarding similar objects or faces to the user the system features classification of images from a variety of internet accessible sources , including mobile phones , wireless camera - enabled devices , images obtained from digital cameras or scanners that are uploaded from pcs , third - party applications and databases . once classified , the matching person &# 39 ; s name , or the matching object , image and associated meta - data is sent back to the user . the image may be manipulated to emphasize similar characteristics between the received facial image and the matching facial image . the meta - data sent down with the image may include sponsored links and advertisements . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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methods and systems for rewarding the usage of specific applications connected to an electronic health record used by healthcare provider offices , such as patient portals , to accomplish tasks such as messaging doctors using the inline email - like messaging system for non - urgent matters , for requesting appointments online , for requesting refill requests online , sharing personal health data from tracking devices , etc . | 6Physics
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an electronic device enclosure includes a base , a bracket pivotally connected with the base ; and a pair of connecting pieces pivotally attached to the bracket . the base forms a pair of projections . the connecting pieces each defines a guideway corresponding to the projections for guiding rotation of the bracket with respect to the base , and a retaining hole engaging with the projections for suspending the bracket over the base . | 7Electricity
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a method of formulating an organo - zirconium compound is accomplished by combining in solution a dialdehyde such as glyoxal with zirconium carbonate . the reacting solution forms an organo - zirconium compound and carbon dioxide which is evolved as a gas from the solution . this eliminates the need to filter or wash the organo - zirconium compound in order to remove undesirable by - products . the organo - zirconium compound can be used as a crosslinking agent for crosslinking aqueous polymer gels used in fracturing fluids for fracturing subterranean formations of oil and gas wells . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a recording or reproducing device in which current is supplied to the spindle motor which drives the disk to produce reverse torque in response to a stop signal when the disk is rotating . the beginning of reverse rotation is detected and the supply interrupted in response thereto . | 6Physics
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a frame for receiving and holding a removable board for use in the manufacture of edible products such as bread and the like . the frame comprises a plurality of side walls and reinforcing cross - members so that a board which is adapted to be retained within the frame is protected from damage and wear during transportation along mechanised conveyors in the bread making process . the board is provided with a lip which extends around its perimeter and projects laterally beyond the side walls of the frame to enable removal of the board from the frame . the board further comprises a textured upper surface which helps to prevent dough from sticking and facilitates the eventual removal of the dough from the board . | 0Human Necessities
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linear ribbon cables having data or communication cables are used to interconnect data or telephony subsystems . alternatively , the decorative shroud is disposed about a collection of cables to contain them in an aesthetically pleasing manner . | 7Electricity
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a medical retrieval device , and related method , for removing material from the body of a patient has the ability to capture and readily release material . the retrieval device includes a basket having at least one loop with first and second ends including a plurality of bead elements . the first end of the loop is immovable and the second end of the loop is slideably movable . | 0Human Necessities
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a scent diffuser includes a holder configured to hold a replaceable scent member , the holder having at least one discharge port configured to discharge scent emitted from the scent member . the scent diffuser further includes a slider with a manipulation part accessible to a user , the slider being configured to move relative to the holder based on force applied by the user to the manipulation part , and the manipulation part being configured to transmit force to the slider , thereby causing the slider to move . the slider is configured to adjust an extent of an opening of the discharge port based on a position to which the slider is moved . | 3Textiles; Paper
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the following steps are performed in connection with a photodiode circuit : a ) resetting the photodiode circuit ; b ) determining when a photodiode voltage changes in response to illumination to reach a threshold ; and c ) updating a counter in response to the determination in step b ). the steps a ) to c ) are repeated until an end of a measurement period is reached . the value of the counter at the end of the measurement period is then output to indicate an intensity of the illumination . | 6Physics
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a system and method for calculating memory addresses in a partitioned memory in a processing system having a processing unit , input and output units , a program sequencer and an external interface . an address calculator includes a set of storage elements , such as registers , and an arithmetic unit for calculating a memory address of a vector element dependent upon values stored in the storage elements and the address of a previous vector element . the storage elements hold stride , skip and span values and optionally a type value , relating to the spacing between elements in the same partition , the spacing between elements in the consecutive partitions , the number of elements in a partition and the size of a vector element , respectively . | 6Physics
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a method and system of optimizing microgrid operations is provided . one or more intelligent microgrid coordinators interface with the microgrid such that those microgrid coordinators are able to measure and control all microgrid asset activities . the microgrid coordinator is used to forecast the microgrid &# 39 ; s demanded load more accurately , and assign asset commands so as to optimize microgrid consumption , generation , and storage of load . the method and system incorporate a valuation of dispatchable load in optimization functions . the microgrid coordinator is further used to protect the microgrid assets from over - current situations when the microgrid is connected to the bulk electric system and when islanded . the method and system provide a means to test the microgrid controller prior to implementation on the microgrid in order to assure proper operation . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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presenting text and figures on a display screen by formatting , by a computer , text in a document into a single display line , scrolling the single display line on a first portion of the display screen , wherein the display screen remains active , and displaying , on a second portion of the display screen , figures in the document referenced by the scrolled text in the single display line on the display screen . | 6Physics
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