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a user &# 39 ; s session with a computing device can be migrated to any of a number of devices under the user &# 39 ; s control . by allowing the user to migrate this session between devices in the user &# 39 ; s device - sphere , much of the seamlessness of the user &# 39 ; s experience in cloud computing is provided in a distributed device - sphere . the session is saved on a first device , sent to a second device , and reconstructed on the second device . a session record includes data , such as uris , identifying the multiple open files of the session ; data identifying the applications within which the files were open ; and gui positions of the windows of each of the open files . | 7Electricity
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a furfural refining unit treats heavy sweet charge oil with a furfural solvent in a refining tower to yield raffinate and extract mix . the furfural is recovered from the raffinate and from the extract mix and returned to the refining tower . a system controlling the refining unit includes a gravity analyzer , a flash point temperature analyzer , a sulfur analyzer and viscosity analyzers ; all analyzing the heavy sweet charge oil and providing corresponding signals , sensors sense the flow rates of the charge oil and the solvent flowing into the refining tower and the temperature of the extract mix and provide corresponding signals . one of the flow rates of the heavy sweet charge oil and the furfural flow rates is controlled in accordance with the signals from all the analyzers and all the sensors , while the other flow rate of the heavy sweet charge oil and the furfural flow rates is constant . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention concerns a coating composition comprising a dispersion , solution or suspension of a coating composition containing a nitrogen containing organic material which when heat cured contains at least 75 % less amine value than present in the material prior to curing . the present invention also concerns a method of electrodepositing a film forming substance onto a substrate by employing an anode , a cathode and an electrolyte therebetween comprising the steps : a . providing an aqueous electrolyte containing said composition described above ; b . closing the circuit between the anode and the cathode ; and c . depositing the film forming composition on the cathodic substrate . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a data model representing a multi - model database of a product system includes a multi - model repository that holds said multi - model database &# 39 ; s artifacts under version control . the multi - model repository holds a plurality of constituent models , wherein each model represents a discrete aspect of the system , a model registry containing a list of the constituent models in the multi - model database , a set of input attributes and a set of output attributes corresponding to each of the models , a set of interfaces representing a tuple corresponding to each of the models , a set of attribute constraints associated with the input and output attributes ; and a set of notifications associated with each of the models for informing the models of defined events . | 6Physics
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a system and method for detecting perforations in a body cavity . in accordance with the method of the invention , a fluid is delivered into a body cavity to slightly pressurize the cavity . a pressure sensing system monitors the pressure within the cavity for a predetermined test period . if cavity pressure is not substantially sustained during the test period , the physician is alerted to further assess the cavity for perforations before initiating treatment within the cavity . in a preferred form of the system , a medical treatment system such as an rf ablation system is provided with perforation detection functionality . the system preferably includes a pre - test and post - test lockout system . the lockout system prevents rf power delivery unless , during a predetermined test period , the pressure sensing system determines that no perforation exists , or unless a previously performed perforation detection procedure determined a perforation was present but the lockout system was subsequently overridden by the physician . | 0Human Necessities
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a multi - pipette system of the type having sample volume determined by size of cavities into which flexible membrane portions are drawn , provides a microporous block with the cavities formed in it for drawing the flexible membrane into the cavities when pressure is reduced above the microporous block . slide - in - place location and replacement is provided for supply containers , disposable tube arrays for drawing up samples and for expelling them , and for flexible membranes . in an embodiment microporous block cavity size is adjustable . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a movement simulator has at least three translational degrees of freedom and has at least three actuator assemblies each of which having a four bar parallelogram / trapezoidal link arrangement . a stiffener is also disclosed . | 6Physics
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a network for carrying out control , sensing and data communications , comprising a plurality of nodes . each node may be connected to a payload , which comprises sensors , actuators and dte &# 39 ; s . the network is formed using a plurality of independent communication links , each based on electrically - conducting communication media comprising at least two conductors and interconnecting two nodes , in a point - to - point configuration . during network operation , nodes can be dynamically configured as either data - generating nodes , wherein data is generated and transmitted into the network , or as receiver / repeater / router nodes , wherein received data is repeated from a receiver port to all output ports . during normal network operation , the network shifts from state to state . each state is characterized by assigning a single node as the data - generating node , and configuring all other nodes in the network as repeaters and receivers . the network can be configured in linear or circular topology , or any mixture of both . the nodes and the payloads can each be powered by local power supply or via the network wiring . in the latter case , dedicated wires can be used , or the same conductors may be employed for both power distribution and communication . network control can be performed external to the network , or by using the network itself as transport for control messages . shifting from state to state can be done by selecting sequential nodes to be the data - generating node , or by selecting arbitrary nodes to be the data - generating node . | 7Electricity
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methods and apparatus for refreshing a dynamic memory cell in a memory circuit are provided , wherein the required time between refresh operations may be increased by increasing the potential difference between a high charge potential and common center potential used during a refresh mode relative to the potential difference between the high charge potential and the common center potential used during read or write modes . | 6Physics
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a single pair of polarity independent wires conveys electrical power and two - way communication between a remote thermostat and a temperature - conditioning unit . the system is functional even if the wires are crossed , so mis - wiring is nearly impossible . the system is selectively operable in three independently distinct modes : a power mode for conveying electrical power from the temperature - conditioning unit to the thermostat , an output mode for transmitting a communication signal from the temperature - conditioning unit to the thermostat , and a feedback mode for conveying a communication signal from the thermostat to the temperature - conditioning unit . when the power mode is inactive during the output mode and feedback mode , the thermostat relies on electrical power that the thermostat stored during a previous power mode . communication is provided by a current loop circuit that is generally immune to electrical noise and tolerant of wire impedance . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an air conveyor is provided comprising a plenum chamber including a deck plate , a plurality of first apertures in the deck plate for directing air from the plenum chamber to convey articles , and a plurality of protuberances extending from the deck plate for receiving bottoms of the articles . the protuberances preferably protrude from the deck plate far enough to support the articles above accumulated slide resistance increasing material . the air conveyor deck plate preferably also includes a plurality of second apertures for directing air from the plenum chamber to aid in lifting the articles . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a closed working fluid system for a regenerative stirling engine is disclosed . the system employs double - acting pistons arranged with each low temperature space connected to one hot space of an adjacent piston . the low temperature spaces are all connected to a reservoir system employing two separate chambers , one at a high pressure and another at a relatively low pressure . control means select the reservoir for communication with the working system depending on the torque demand of the engine ; the control means also permits fluid flow to pass from any one low temperature space to the selected reservoir when the pressure condition in the low temperature space exceeds the associated reservoir pressure . independent communication is provided between each pair of adjacent low temperature spaces ; the communication is controlled by a valve operating in phase with the phase changes of the double - acting pistons so that only one pair of low temperature spaces are in communication at any one time . the latter communication operates to displace the independent pumping mechanisms employed by the prior art . the apparatus herein allows the integrated compression spaces to increase the pressure of the working fluid system in series . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus and method for transmitting / receiving an s - sch in an institute of electrical and electronics engineers 802 . 16m wireless communication system are provided . a method for transmitting , by a transmitter , a secondary synchronization channel in a communication system includes generating a sequence depending on a cell identification , determining a subcarrier set comprising subcarriers to map the generated sequence , based on a fast fourier transform size and a segment id , and mapping the generated sequence to the subcarriers of the determined subcarrier set . | 7Electricity
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a nectar feeder for hummingbirds is disclosed . the feeder includes a container configured and arranged to store nectar feed . the container has a top end and a bottom end . a spout depends from the bottom end of the container with an exit port defined thereon . a base tray positioned below the container . the base tray is further configured and arranged to contain nectar feed therein . a vertical member extends from the base tray . a float is positioned between the container and the base tray . the float engages the vertical member to prevent substantial independent lateral movement of the float within the base tray . the float carries a stopper with a substantially flush surface positioned below the spout . in operation , the nectar feed flows through the container and into the base tray until the float rises to a level where the stopper engages the exit port on the spout to prevent fluid from flowing into the base tray . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and system for driving a light emitting device display is provided . the system provides a timing schedule which increases accuracy in the display . the system may provide the timing schedule by which an operation cycle is implemented consecutively in a group of rows . the system may provide the timing schedule by which an aging factor is used for a plurality of frames . | 6Physics
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television broadcast standards are continuously improved and new standards are introduced , often with increased resolution . many users keep their television set that cannot take advantage of the improvements . however , in a case where a higher resolution video signal is available , additional services can be provided to the users of standard resolution television sets . a method for displaying a video comprises steps of enabling a user to define first view settings , applying the first view settings to a first view of a first video scene , determining a first camera corresponding to the first view , storing the first view settings , after a scene change towards a new scene detecting that the new scene corresponds to the first view , and automatically applying the first view settings for displaying the new scene . | 7Electricity
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a solid state power control controls flow of current from a power bus to an inductive load . the sspc utilizes load sharing , in which a plurality of current supply paths are connected in parallel to control and share the flow of current between the power bus and the inductive load . each current supply path includes a main power switching field effect transistor ; a balance resistor , and a secondary fet . the balance resistor is connected between the main fet and the load . the secondary fet shunts the balance resistor when the main fet is turned on , and allows current flow through the balance resistor during a turn - off time of the main fet . the balance resistor modulates gate - source voltage of the main fet in order to compensate for gate - source threshold differences among the main fets that could lead to unequal current sharing during the turn - off period . | 7Electricity
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a detection apparatus includes a meter to record a media link embedded in a first program tuned by a tuner . the media link is activatable to retrieve content different from the first program from a content provider . the content is different from the first program to be presented to a user . the media link is broadcast with at least the first program and a second program different from the first program such that the media link does not uniquely identify either the first program , the second program or a tuned station . the apparatus further includes a program identifier to activate the media link to retrieve the content from the content provider to facilitate identification of the program . | 7Electricity
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a self - organizing list machine is provided for reordering items of a list in a manner that achieves both a constant and minimum time complexity . the self - organizing list machine comprises an array of symbol index generators , wherein each symbol index generator has a unique location in the array between zero and n − 1 inclusive , and n is the total number of unique symbols in a symbol alphabet . | 6Physics
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methods and systems for plugging a hole are described . a plug may comprise a substantially tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end interconnected by a side wall , the side wall having an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface , at least the outward facing surface being substantially conformable , an adhesive disposed on the outward facing surface , a fire - resistant ring disposed substantially at one of the ends of the tubular member , and a thread disposed along the inward facing surface , the thread adapted to receive a cover . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention is related to a system for optical coherence tomographic imaging of turbid materials utilizing multiple channels of information . the multiple channels of information may be comprised and encompass spatial , angle , spectral and polarization domains . more specifically , the present invention is related to methods and apparatus for utilizing optical sources , systems or receivers capable of providing , processing or recording a multiplicity of channels of spectral information for optical coherence tomographic imaging of turbid materials . in these methods and apparatus the multiplicity of channels of spectral information that can be provided by the source , processed by the system , or recorded by the receiver are used to convey simultaneously spatial , spectral or polarimetric information relating to the turbid material being imaged tomographically . the multichannel optical coherence tomographic methods can be incorporated into an endoscopic probe for imaging a patient . the endoscope comprises an optical fiber array and can comprise a plurality of optical fibers adapted to be disposed in the patient . the optical fiber array transmits the light from the light source into the patient , and transmits the light reflected by the patient out of the patient . the plurality of optical fibers in the array are in optical communication with the light source . the multichannel optical coherence tomography system comprises a detector for receiving the light from the array and analyzing the light . the methods and apparatus may be applied for imaging a vessel , biliary , gu and / or gi tract of a patient . | 0Human Necessities
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in a multitask execution environment , a debugging device performs debugging setting for rewriting part of original recording content in a memory area shared by at least two tasks , and debugging cancellation for restoring rewritten recording content back to original recording content . the debugging device stores a memory area used by each task , and address information specifying each debugging target task and a respective address . when task switching occurs , if a next task is not a debugging target , recording content at a physical address specified by address information other than that of the next task and within the physical address space range used by the next task is put into a post - debugging cancellation state . if the next task is a debugging target task , in addition to the above processing , recording content at the physical address specified by the address information of the next task is put into a post - debugging setting state . | 6Physics
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a semiconductor substrate inspection method includes : generating a charged particle beam , and irradiating the charged particle beam to a semiconductor substrate in which contact wiring lines are formed on a surface thereof , the contact wiring lines of the semiconductor substrate being designed to alternately repeat in a plane view so that one of the adjacent contact wiring lines is grounded to the semiconductor substrate and the other of the adjacent contact wiring lines is insulated from the semiconductor substrate ; detecting at least one of a secondary charged particle , a reflected charged particle and a back scattering charged particle generated from the surface of the semiconductor substrate to acquire a signal ; generating an inspection image with the signal , the inspection image showing a state of the surface of the semiconductor substrate ; and judging whether the semiconductor substrate is good or bad from a difference of brightness in the inspection image obtained from the surfaces of the adjacent contact wiring lines . | 7Electricity
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a sheave system comprising : a sheave body , the sheave body comprising : a groove ; a sheave body outer diameter ; a sheave body inner diameter ; one sheave sleeve selected from at least four sheave sleeves fixedly attachable to the sheave body inner diameter , each of the at least four of the sheave sleeves comprising : a sleeve bore ; a sleeve outer diameter that is about the same as the sheave body inner diameter as to allow a fixed attachment between the sleeve and sheave body ; a sleeve inner diameter ; one bearing selected from at least four bearings fixedly attachable to the sleeve inner diameter , each of the bearings comprising : a bearing outer diameter that is about the same as the sheave body inner diameter as to allow a fixed attachment between the bearing and the sleeve , and a bearing inner diameter . a method of making a sheave system , the method comprising : determining an outer diameter of a sheave body ; determining a rope size ; selecting a sheave body ; determining an outer diameter of a shaft ; determining a bearing type ; selecting a bearing ; selecting a sheave sleeve ; attaching the sheave sleeve to the sheave body ; and attaching the bearing to the sheave sleeve . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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fuel injection apparatus for injecting gasoline or other combustible fuel into the cylinders of an internal combustion engine . the apparatus includes a fuel injector body having a diaphragm through which a needle valve extends and a constant fluid pressure is maintained on one side of the diaphragm to urge the needle valve toward closed position . a higher fluid pressure is intermittently applied to the other side of the diaphragm so that the needle valve is opened to spray fuel under pressure into the internal combustion engine , and when the higher pressure is relieved the introduction of fuel is interrupted . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of 5 - fluoro - 1h - pyrazolopyridin - 3 - amine in high yield and purity . the present invention also relates to processes for the synthesis of 5 - fluoro - 1h - pyrazolopyridin - 3 - amine derivatives . these processes are useful for preparing biologically active compounds , particularly certain gsk - 3 inhibitors , or derivatives thereof . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a cosmetics brush and a method for manufacturing the same . the cosmetics brush includes a rod ; a ferrule formed at an end of the rod ; a bundle of fibers folded in the middle and inserted in the ferrule ; and a fixing piece inserted in the folding of the fiber bundle with both ends engaged with the inner side of the ferrule . the method includes the steps of : feeding raw fiber ; cutting the raw fiber ; placing the cut raw fiber on a guide ; feeding and fixing a rod formed with a ferrule contacting the guide ; feeding a fixing piece ; inserting the fixing piece with a pushing piece into the middle portion of the fiber bundle to fold and insert the bundle into the ferrule ; and cutting and finishing the fibers of the bundle exposed out of the ferrule . | 0Human Necessities
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a system for monitoring fluid quality within a fluid flow in real time , is disclosed . the system comprises a fluid filter incorporated into the fluid flow ; the filter is adapted for filtering the fluid flow ; sensor means adapted for measuring a difference between an upstream pressure and a downstream pressure of the fluid flow ; and control means . the control means is adapted for estimating the fluid quality on a base of measuring a time period of rise in the pressure difference at the filter over a predetermined value . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method is provided for extracting and processing sugar cane juice from sugar cane sticks to produce a natural juice product . the method includes the steps of : providing sugar cane sticks having a high sucrose level ; extracting sugar cane juice from the sugar cane sticks using a roller mill apparatus ; filtering the extracted sugar cane juice through a screen filter ; stabilizing the ph of the juice in a non - acidic solution of calcium hydroxide ; flocculating the sugar cane juice with a mixture of water and at least one natural flocculate product ; evaporating the sugar cane juice to form a sugar cane juice concentrate and extracting the sugar cane juice concentrate from the evaporator . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a building material prepared by combining a cementitious slurry with an uncured foamed resin and allowing the mixture to cure and harden . the resulting product is primarily cementitious material held in position with a hardened resin binder . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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noxious odors and water pollution commonly associated with the raising of hogs , cattle or poultry under confined conditions are eliminated by replacing the conventional waste lagoon and waste spreading fields with a wastewater treatment plant . the treatment plant extracts manure from the wastewater , then dries and burns the manure along with collected waste gases . the liquid waste portion is filtered , deodorized and then recirculated to the growing buildings as flushwater . | 0Human Necessities
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a structure of accumulated type trench mosfet in silicon carbide and forming method are disclosed . the mosfet includes a trench gate having a gate oxide layer , a polysilicon layer , a source region , and a drain region . the source region contains a p + heavily doped region , an n + heavily doped region and a p - base region , and a source contact metal layer . the p + heavily doped region the n + heavily doped region and the p - base region are abutting each other . the former two are extended to the front surface of the silicon carbide substrate having the source contact metal layer formed over and the latter one is beneath them . moreover , the p - base region is separated from the trench by an accumulation channel . the drain contact metal layer is formed on the rear surface of the silicon carbide substrate where the rear region of the silicon carbide is heavily doped than the front region thereof . | 7Electricity
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a system for retrieving information units from a data structure . the system includes a search engine and an on - screen user interface . the data structure includes a dictionary file having keywords related to each other by a hierarchy , wherein each information unit is associated with a keyword . the user interface provides a text input zone to define a search and a user control to order the search engine to perform the search depending on the contents of the text input zone . the user interface also provides a first on - screen list display zone for showing results of the search performed by the search engine and a second list display zone for showing the results from the hierarchy related to the results shown in the first display zone . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to methods and products for the evaluation of hiv treatment . the methods are based on evaluating molecular events at the hiv integrase resulting in altered therapeutic efficacy of the investigated compounds . the methods rely on providing an integrase gene and evaluating either through genotyping or phenotyping said integrase gene . the present invention relates to the fields of diagnostics , drug screening , pharmacogenetics and drug development . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a novel bottle being ergonomically designed for active consumers is disclosed herein . in a preferred embodiment , the bottle has a design ideally shaped to mate to a user &# 39 ; s hand that is ideally suited to walkers or even runners , for example . the embodiment further comprises an outer container having a vent hole , and an inner liner further coupled to a one - way valve ; and together , this combination of structure reduces sloshing as is common in a partially filled bottle . additionally , the inner liner is disposable and biodegradeable , and therefore the bottle outer container does not have to be washed or through away , that may otherwise pollute our environment , and increase consumption of raw materials . ideally , the sports bottle herein comprises low - density polyethylene for comfort and easy squeezing of the outer container . also , a novel method for lining a sports bottle is disclosed herein . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus and method for the supra and subgingival cleaning of teeth comprises and handle with a driving mechanism for reciprocally rotating a tapered cleaning tip about its longitudinal axis . a tuft or other scrubbing mechanism is provided on the outer circumference of the tip . the tip includes circumferentially disposed flutes which can be used to receive and dispense medication to the subgingival area . the tip is introduced into the gap between the gum and the tooth for scrubbing the outer surfaces of the tooth near and under the gum line . this effectively disrupts any bacteria plaque in these areas to clean the tooth . | 0Human Necessities
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in combination , the loose tube flying lead includes : a ) a pair of improved cobra head assemblies , each being able to receive a variety of different stab - plates with minimal modification ; b ) a pair of bend limiters , one extending from each cobra head assembly and c ) an elongate bundle of non - constrained interior conduits surrounded by an over - hose , the over - hose being connected to each bend limiter . the over - hose may rotate independently of the bend limiters and the cobra head assemblies . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method for treating solid materials is disclosed , where the treating compositions coats surfaces or portions of surfaces of the solid materials changing an aggregation or agglomeration propensity of the materials . treated solid materials are also disclosed . the methods and treated materials are ideally suited for oil field applications . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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preparing indoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an n - haloaniline with a β - carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide to form an azasulfonium halide , reacting the azasulfonium halide with a strong base to form a thio - ether indole derivative , and then reducing the thio - ether indole , e . g . with raney nickel , to form the indole compound . when an acetal or ketal of the β - carbonyl hydrocarbon sulfide is used , the azasulfonium salt is treated with a base , and then with an acid to form the thio - ether indole derivative . when an α - ethyl - β - carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide is used , the resulting azosulfonium salt reacts with strong base to form a thio - ether indolenine derivative , which on reduction with raney nickel or complex metal hydrides yields 3 - substituted indoles . the aniline may be an aminopyridine to form an aza - indole compound in the process . the azasulfonium salts and thio - ether indole or thio - ether indolenine derivatives can be isolated and recovered from their respective reaction mixtures . the thio - ether - indole and thio - ether indolenine derivatives are useful as intermediates to make the indoles without the thio - ether group . the indoles are known compounds having a wide variety of uses , e . g ., in making perfumes , dyes , amino acids , pharmaceuticals , agricultural chemicals and the like . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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switch or control cables for switching - over or changing - over deflectors are known and have the disadvantage that they can only be operated from one predetermined location . in accordance with the invention , the switch or control cable is subdivided into two switch or control cable sections which are interconnected by a coupling . the switch or control cable which is tensioned by a spring can now be selectively released from a holding device for switching - over or changing - over the deflector and displaced by the spring or by disengaging the coupling , in which case only one of the two switch or control cable sections is displaced by the spring . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a magnetically anisotropic magnet substrate is coated with at least one layer of nickel plating followed by a chromate layer . the chromate top layer improves the corrosion resistance of the coated magnet substrate . in a preferred embodiment , the layer of nickel plating includes a first layer of a non - bright nickel plating followed by a second layer of a semi - bright nickel plating . one embodiment adds a copper under - layer below the nickel plating . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a two stage exhaust gas recirculation valve delivers a wide range of egr flow while operating with reduced valve actuating forces allowing use of a reduced cost actuator such as a solenoid with smaller sized coil and armature . an attached valve body mounts concentric dual pintle valves including a larger first valve , which engages a valve seat in the valve body to control exhaust gas flow between inlet and outlet openings and a smaller second valve positioned inside the first valve and engaging a second valve seat in the head of the first valve . the second valve controls a low flow passage inside the first valve . the solenoid armature engages only the smaller second valve during a first stage of its stroke so that the smaller valve is opened first and flow control is maintained in a low flow range . exhaust and intake differential pressures acting on the second valve are overcome by a smaller armature force because of the smaller area of the second valve . in a second stage of its stroke , the armature also engages the first valve , forcing it off its seat and providing a greater amount of exhaust flow . opening of the larger first valve requires less force than a single pintle valve because the flow from the open smaller valve reduces the pressure differential in the valve body and thus reduces the force opposing opening of the larger valve . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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mybots . tv — the personal helper bot system utilizes a customizable personal assistant in the form of an avatar to engage its owner in a conversational manner with natural language commands to coordinate activity of a team of autonomous helper bots . among a variety of other tasks , bots , which are software applications that run automated tasks over the internet , collaborate to create the owner &# 39 ; s schedule , maintain his / her to - do list , obtain personally interesting information , provide personalized services and searches , perform web site transactions , use all types of web apps , complete tasks and / or synthesize useful products for their owners . in some embodiments , the helper bots system leverages digital library architectures to house elements that they intelligently serve . the underlying digital library architecture features an induction process that elicits facts about incoming elements that can be judged by a panel of agents . agents judge elements according to areas of discretion which are of interest to the consumer population . the judgments are then stored as part of each element &# 39 ; s metadata . helper bots then deliver the elements intelligently by probabilistically ranking , sorting , classifying , and / or presenting and serving them to users in accordance with value preferences indicated in their profiles . one such embodiment , ranks and serves tv programs to people based on the value preferences set in their profile . in other embodiments , helper bots leverage user - directed search paradigms to refine and customize the search function according to the searcher &# 39 ; s preferences , style and demographic information . in these embodiments , helper bots are directed by way of a search construction wizard to return search results in accordance with searcher profiles and demands such as language , context of content , age of document , and age appropriateness . in this regard , searcher preferences refer not only to the search itself , but to the style , presentation , and appropriateness of the search results which can not only be a list of links but delivered as synthesized living document products incorporating new media elements . some helper bot embodiments will help people to perform financial transactions requiring highly sensitive and personal information such as credit card numbers , bank account information and the like . these embodiments require the use of bot security . bot security will utilize x . 509 digital certificate technology assigned to the avatar by its human owner . the cryptographic key will be utilized to perform all related transactions and protect any information deemed sensitive on behalf of its owner in a secure manner through secure network tunnels . further embodiments enable an extensible set of commercially available bots to be obtained on the mybots . tv web site in the bots store . this has begun with the 12 “ embotiments ” presented here . these bots perform individual tasks autonomously but may also work in collaboration with each other . each bot processes inputs and can be parameterized . hence , a bot api enables the creation of stored programs that capture the teamwork interaction and makes their function re - usable . an extensible grammar makes it possible for the evolving baseline of useful stored programs to be called by name so that bot teams can be dispatched by the user &# 39 ; s avatar on demand . | 7Electricity
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a lower die or nest apparatus is described to create a hemming environment that locates and holds a metal panel to a frame using suction in a manner that substantially resists said loads on the panel without damage or deformation . the vacuum nest includes a frame made of a rigid material with an outer work surface and an interior region with a sealed elongated channel shaped to the contour of the metal panel . a polymeric rope is inlayed within a groove formed in the interior region to form the sealed elongated channel . a support member may be formed within the channel by inlaying additional polymeric ropes into grooves formed within the channel . a vacuum source is fluidly coupled with the sealed elongated channel to create a downward force by evacuating the volume of the channel . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention refers to a computer system , comprising : a computer , and a peripheral device , wherein the computer comprises one or more receivers for receiving signals sent from the peripheral device , and a peripheral device movement detector for detecting a movement of the peripheral device from the signals received from the peripheral device . further , the invention referes to a mobile telephone , comprising a device movement tracking member , e . g ., a rollerball . in addition , the invention refers to a computer system , comprising : a mobile telephone comprising a device movement tracking member , and a computer connectable to the mobile telephone , e . g . via a wireless rf connection . | 7Electricity
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a system , process , and method for home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis to be carried out by the patient or other non - professional users based upon re - circulation of dialysate from small dialysate containers which allows for very small dialysate consumption and easy portability . the system thereby also allow for long - duration dialysis without use of large volumes of dialysate . the invention may be implemented as a hemodialysis system , a process for administering dialysate , or as a method for performing dialysis . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention concerns a colored soda glass of green shade comprising at most 0 . 27 wt . % of feo and has under a standard illuminant a and for a thickness of 4 mm , a light transmission less then 70 %, a selectivity higher than 1 . 50 and an ultraviolet radiation transmission less than 20 %. said glass is particularly suited for vehicle side glazing and rear windows . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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disclosed herein are free - standing , pinhole - free , ultrathin polyimide films having thickness of about 400 angstroms or less and a process to prepare them . the films find particular utility in separatory applications . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a device for braking a vehicle includes a first brake pad and a first back plate coupled to the first brake pad and comprising a first plurality of ridges provided on a first face of the first brake plate . the device and corresponding method provide an improved manner for cooling existing brake systems . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a suction opening disposed between front and rear brushes for sucking dirt from a floor . a rag disposed behind the rear brush is rotatably driven about a transverse axis by the reciprocal action of the housing as the latter is displaced along the floor . a water supply keeps the rag moist . the rag is driven such that the floor - engaging portion is driven in a direction opposite the direction of housing travel . an auxiliary opening in the suction line sucks dirt from the rag at a location above the floor . | 0Human Necessities
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various embodiments are discussed for approaches to transparent mobility , which attempts to permit a wireless station to be handed off between wireless access points without packet loss , without noticeable delay to the station user , and / or without loss of session continuity . | 7Electricity
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according to one aspect , embodiments of the invention provide a recreational floatation device comprising a body portion comprising an inflatable member having a first inner perimeter surrounding a first inner area , a first support portion comprising a layer of material extending through the first inner area and attached to the inflatable member at its first inner perimeter to support a user of the device , a back support member located within said first inner area , a hinge mechanism coupled to the back support member and the first inner perimeter and configured to allow the back support member to rotate between a first position , wherein a substantial portion of the back support member extends generally away from the first inner area , and a second position , in which the back support member lies substantially within the first inner area . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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impurities are removed from phenol by a process , comprising : first treating phenols containing impurities with at least one acid catalyst which converts the impurities into compounds which can be separated from phenol ; separating the acid treated phenol from the compounds ; and treating the distilled phenol a second time with at least one acid catalyst ; thereby effectively removing the impurities from phenol . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electrical device mounting assembly for flush wall mounting of an electronic device that requires both power and low voltage connections . the assembly enables recessed mounting of all electrical components , wiring , cabling , and plug ends of electrical cords behind the wall surface . the mounting assembly includes a mounting frame , a trim plate , and rotatable clamp arms to enable rapid mounting to a wall . the mounting assembly enables mounting of either a high voltage or low voltage mounting plates at an angle with respect to the wall surface , thereby minimizing the depth of the mounting frame while providing a substantial enclosure for recessing plug ends of electrical cords and low voltage cables . the mounting assembly enables consolidation of power and signal hookups for a tv , home entertainment system , or similar electronic device in a single assembly that is recessed within the wall . | 7Electricity
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the invention provides compounds of formula : which have a tacrine moiety connected to an heterocyclic moiety through a linker . through careful selection of the substituents and the linker , the activity and selectivity towards acetylcholinesterase can be modulated . the compounds show potent ache inhibition activities together with modifications in the β - amyloid aggregation properties by binding simultaneously to the catalytic and peripheral ache sites . they are useful in the treatment of ache mediated diseases , such as the alzheimer &# 39 ; s disease . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to a device for heating food comprising a frame , a pan or basket having an opening into which the food to be heated can be placed , which pan or basket can be coupled to the frame by means of coupling means and in which the frame comprises a heating element and a fan for circulating heated air in the pan or basket , and a drive for rotating the pan or basket about a non - vertical rotation axis during the heating of food in a heating position of the frame . the frame is designed such that the pan or basket can be coupled to the frame while the pan or basket is on a supporting surface with its opening directed upwards . the invention also comprises a method for heating food . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to an agent for preventing , improving or treating hypertension , which exhibits a hypotensive effect , inhibits the rise of blood pressure and improves hypertension , and food for preventing or improving hypertension , which does not become a burden in daily intake , has a higher antihypertensive effect and is useful as a diet during treatment for patients of hypertension . the agent for preventing , improving or treating hypertension contains the following components and : a compound selected from the group consisting of caffeic acid , chlorogenic acid and ferulic acid , and esters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof ; and a component selected from the group consisting of central nervous system stimulating components , food fibers , extracts of perennial evergreen leaves of the genus camellia , theaceae , or eucommia ulmoides oliver , eucommiae , organic acids having a molecular weight of 60 to 300 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof , and sugar alcohols . | 0Human Necessities
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apparatus utilizing conventional telephone lines to transmit a coded tone to a resetting apparatus installed in combination with a burglar alarm . the alarm system includes a plurality of series circuited switches utilized to maintain an alarm relay in an energized condition , when properly set to detect entry by unauthorized personnel at building openings , or other locations , each utilizing one of the series circuited switches . the instant invention responds to an incoming telephone ringing signal so as to simulate a timed pick - up of the switch hook of the telephone only when one or more of the series building opening entry detecting switches have been operated into an open position or upon an equipment failure which activates the alarm device de - energizing the alarm relay . upon receipt of a pre - determined coded tone , or series of tones , a tone detecting apparatus feeds a four in - put nand gate , preparing a circuit path for the reclosure of the alarm relay . a logic circuit is used to select the open alarm switch so as to simulate its closure . the alarm relay is restored to its energized condition preventing the apparatus from automatically responding to a second incoming call thereto unless another equipment breakdown or alarm switch circuit opening occurs . | 7Electricity
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a method is provided of presenting to a user a visual representation of a frame 275 resident at a central office 20 of a telecommunications system . the method includes the steps of : accessing a database including data as to a current condition of the frame ; displaying , based on the accessed data , a graphical representation of the frame 275 , the graphical representation including a visual indication of the current condition of the frame 275 ; and allowing a user to interface with the graphical representation to effect a mapping between the frame 275 and telecommunications lines leading to and from the frame 275 . | 7Electricity
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an optical communications system and method for point - to - point high bandwidth communications are disclosed . the system and method of the present invention employ intelligent , adaptive software to establish and maintain over time a communications link between two or more optical devices without the need for wiring or additional hardware . in one embodiment , beam position information is relayed between optical devices to maintain alignment of the beam . the use of weighted data quality measurements optimizes the acquisition and maintenance of the optical communications link . beam drift and movement are counteracted with the application of forces to one or more of the optical devices . the system is a cost - effective optical communications system capable of providing network connectivity in an enterprise environment ; ease of initial deployment ; adequate security ; safety ; ease of reconfiguration ; and useful communication range | 7Electricity
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the system is applicable to any system having need for a positive stop at the end of a period of travel . in a vertical blind track system , a lead carrier which is typically manipulated by a control wand with universal linkage can include an installable and removable end stop engagement structure . this structure fits onto conventional lead carriers within a slot which is upwardly directed and at one side of the lead carrier . the installable and removable end stop engagement structure has a wide lateral slot , and including a first engagement member for engaging an edge of one end of the slot on the lead carrier , and a second engagement member which is angled and placed next to an extension to facilitate manual engagement and removal of the installable and removable end stop engagement structure . once mounted in place , it aligns with , and is force or momentum inserted into and through a stop engagement aperture . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a centrifugal pump conveys a fluid from a rotor wheel inlet opening via a rotor wheel outlet opening into a pressure nozzle . the fluid has a velocity profile between the outer flow line and the inner flow line . the method allows a fluid to be conveyed with a centrifugal pump in such a manner that the velocity profile is continuously changed in dependence on the delivery flow which means that an abrupt change of the velocity profile when transferring from one load condition , e . g . at maximum efficiency , to another load condition , e . g . a partially loaded region , is avoided which results in a stable h / q )- characteristic . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a communication device sends use status data representing a state of use thereof to an external communication device . receiving the use status data , the external communication device sends the first - mentioned communication device a releasing signal to release the first - mentioned communication device from inhibition of fulfillment of a function stored beforehand . in response to the releasing signal , the first - mentioned communication device reads and fulfills the stored function . | 6Physics
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a colony basket and method of using the same for handling poultry from doc through the growing process and on to a production facility comprising a harvesting system , a loading system , a transport system , an unloading and storing system , hanging system and cleaning system . the system and method performs the steps of harvesting and colonizing live poultry into a singly stackable and transportable colony basket , stacking and loading the trays on a transport , unloading and temporarily storing the poultry for subsequent processing . | 0Human Necessities
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the device for pivoting an arbor of a rotating member , on a determined pivot axis , inside a timepiece movement includes at least one magnetic bearing including a magnet which exerts a force of attraction on a pivot made of magnetic material , of the arbor , and an endstone arranged between the magnet and the pivot , the endstone being formed of a material having a hardness greater than 500 hv and a friction coefficient less than or substantially equal to 0 . 1 with the material of which the pivot is made . the material forming the endstone has a high magnetic permeability and the endstone has , in cross - section to the pivot axis , smaller dimensions than those of the magnet , said endstone being arranged in the timepiece movement to be centred on the determined pivot axis . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a marionette toy kit is provided where the container forms a portion of a performing stage that is easily assembled by the player and where the marionette is supported by a near - invisible tether . the kit may be further configured to integrate consumer electronics that permit the player to incorporate programmed special effects or electronic media into their play in an interactive fashion , and / or to integrate personalized items with at least one component of the toy kit . | 0Human Necessities
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a low - k dielectric sacrificial material is formed within a microelectronic structure covered with a layer defining an exhaust vent . at an appropriate time , the underlying sacrificial material is decomposed and exhausted away through the exhaust vent . residue from the exhausted sacrificial material accumulates at the vent location during exhaustion until the vent is substantially occluded . as a result , an air gap is created having desirable characteristics as a dielectric . | 7Electricity
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a handle for easily and quickly deploying a shelter wherein a conventional “ instant ” type shelter is provided having a deployment handle made of webbing material attached to the upper corner of diagonally opposed shelter frame comers , allowing the users to grasp the deployment handles and move outward from each other to expand the shelter frame to its full footprint prior to raising the frame to its desired height and locking it in place . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a semiconductor integrated circuit device upon exiting from a low power mode , wakes up and re - initializes logic circuits so as to restore previous logic states of internal registers without disturbing input - output configuration control and data states present at the time the low power mode was entered . thus not distributing the operation of other devices connected to the semiconductor integrated circuit device previously in the low power mode . once all internal logic and registers of the semiconductor integrated circuit device have been re - initialized , a “ low power state wake - up and restore ” signal may issue . this signal indicates that the i / o configuration control and data states stored in the i / o keeper cell at the time the integrated circuit device entered into the low power mode have been reinstated and control may be returned to the logic circuits and / or internal registers of the semiconductor integrated circuit device . | 6Physics
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low doses of stroma - free diaspirin cross - linked hemoglobin are administered to patients undergoing hemodialysis , to achieve hemostabilization and avoid hypotensive episodes in susceptible patients . hemoglobin therapy when implemented prophylactically in hemodialysis also partially obviates the need for further interventions to control circulatory system instability . | 0Human Necessities
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in a vehicle with an engine , an engine air flow system for attenuating engine noise comprising : a first flow path of air intake through which a first gas flow is substantially into the engine ; a second flow path of engine exhaust in which a second gas flow is substantially out of the engine ; and at least one duct in flow contact with at least one of the first and second flow paths , wherein the duct comprises : a tubular fluid flow passage ; at least one open end connecting the tubular fluid flow passage to the at least one of the first and second flow paths ; a support structure preventing radial collapse of the duct during occurrences of a negative pressures , caused by the engine , within the duct ; and a pliant material attached to the support structure forming a gas - tight tubular duct wall for the tubular fluid flow passage , wherein the pliant material forms , on the support structure , a series of loosely pliant panels that freely move radially outwardly and inwardly , wherein during engine operation sound generating vibrations of air into one of the first and second flow passages cause the loosely pliant panels to vibrate in a direction radial with respect to the duct , wherein a detectable level of audible sound radiated by the engine is attenuated by the duct . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a device for assisting a caregiver in delivering cardiac resuscitation to a patient , the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering cardiac resuscitation to a patient ; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver &# 39 ; s progress in delivering the cardiac resuscitation , wherein the sensor is configured to provide a signal containing information indicative of ventilation ; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored , including at least one ventilation progress prompt to guide the rescuer &# 39 ; s performance of ventilation ; a processor configured to process the output of the sensor to determine a parameter descriptive of ventilation progress and to determine whether the ventilation progress prompt should be selected for delivery . possible parameters descriptive of ventilation progress include ventilation rate , delivered tidal volume , and flow rate . | 0Human Necessities
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a trillium wind turbine has an electricity - generating nacelle and swept - back , complexly - curved blades . each blade has a main blade , a trailing edge blade , and a diversion blade . wind is directed down the length of the blade and exits the tip . the main blade resembles a portion of a cylinder in form , the cylinder being twisted to change the angle of attack , thereby adding more lift throughout the length of the blade . the trailing edge and diversion blades are pitched relative to the wind and produce lift . additionally , wind hitting the diversion blade is diverted behind the blade . because the surface area and volume of the blade are larger near the nacelle and smaller at the tip , the air that travels along the blade increases in velocity as it travels producing more thrust / lift . the turbine also automatically faces into the wind without the need for sensors or positioning motors . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the modular , folder based approach for semi - automated document classification is a systematic approach to implementing a divide and conquer strategy which leverages the power of known automated document classification techniques and organizes the use of standard software techniques into a system which is easy to configure , and deploy . | 6Physics
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systems and methods for the configuration of channel state information reference signals are disclosed . the systems and methods include providing user equipment with the locations of csi - rs reuse information . several encoding patterns and exemplary methodology for both the identification of the csi - rs resource element locations are provided in exemplary embodiments . in addition , exemplary embodiments provide muting methods and systems for a physical downlink shared channel resource elements . | 7Electricity
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the present invention comprises compositions and methods for forming an endovascular occlusion to treat conditions such as aneurysms , arterio - venous malformations , excessive blood supply to tumors , massive vascular hemorrhaging , and other conditions which require an embolization to alleviate the condition . embodiments of the present invention comprise compositions and methods that use calcium alginate , without or without endovascular coils or similar devices , to form occlusions at a site within the mammalian body targeted for occlusion . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to processes for the preparation of ertugliflozni . the present invention also provides compounds of formula , formula , and formula , processes for their preparation , and their use for the preparation of ertugliflozin . the processes of the present invention involve protecting the ertugliflozin intermediate compound with a suitable protecting group which provides ertugliflozin having high purity and yield . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for the preparation of aqueous solutions of anionic polyelectrolytes by combining a stream of a high solid content alkenoic acid - alkyl acrylate latex with a stream of aqueous alkali metal hydroxide , mixing the combined streams under low shear conditions and heating the mixture to produce a polyelectrolyte solution . the use of these steps avoids the formation of high viscosity mixtures or rubber masses which are difficult , if not impossible , to further process into the desired polyelectrolyte solution . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system for preventing accidents in the operation of a monitored apparatus carried by a user has terminal in direct contact with the body of the user and provided with a circuit for continuously or periodically transmitting an authorizing user data signal through the body of the user . a signal receiver assigned on the monitored apparatus or machine has an interface in contact with the user for receiving the signal , a circuit for continuously or periodically testing the received data signal , another circuit for outputting a clearance signal that allows operation of the monitored machine or apparatus after a successful test of the received authorizing user data signal , and yet another circuit for terminating output of the clearance signal following a successful test of the authorizing user data signal when a subsequent test of the data signal fails . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a cassette tape recorder including input key means having one or more keys , each key capable of representing a plurality of functions selectable by the user to be performed . the control means provides a control signal in response to at least one of the functions selected by the user and the recorder performs the selected function in response to the control signal . since each key can represent several functions , it will make the recorder more simple in construction , inexpensive and easy to operate . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a novelty item for marketing a product , and a method of its use is disclosed . the promotional item comprises as replica of a product being marketed , wherein the item has a secondary utility , such as for example , as a decoration , amusement device or specific utility , that is unrelated to the function of the product being marketed . the item is used as a unique , leave - behind item associated with a sales meeting . in any embodiment , the item encourages client interaction to develop product recognition , increase product loyalty , encourage product referral , and foster goodwill between businesses . | 6Physics
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revealed are the algorithms for a purely objective , reliable and reproducible mobility assessment tool system with computerized fuzzy - logic algorithms that administer complex bio - mechanical assessments of a subject &# 39 ; s static and dynamic balance and locomotion during performing 8 movements , by the administration of those algorithms to the skeleton nodal data stream representation of the movements derived from the 3 - d video data stream observations or recordings of the subject performing the movements according to established kinesiology mobility standards . each specific movement is measured as a function of 13 specific features &# 39 ; values that are determined by that function &# 39 ; s algorithms for which there are adjustable parameters that allow calibrating the range limits of each feature &# 39 ; s value of the assessments for select populations including gender , age , athleticism , and injury or disease subgroups . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus is provided for forming a power distribution system during a punching operation . a planar member of conductive material is located proximate to the substrate upon which the power distribution system is to be formed . a punch used to form the conductors from the planar member and deposit the conductors on the substrate . the action of the punch causes mechanical interference between the conductor and the substrate thereby securing the conductor to the substrate . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an object of the present invention is to data compress a binary image which includes a pseudo expressed halftone image effectively . to attain this object , an image processing apparatus of the present invention comprises region division means for dividing an input binary image data into a region of a pseudo expressed halftone image portion and a region of another portion , first encoding means for generating multi - value image data from binary image data of said pseudo expressed halftone image portion and encoding the obtained multi - value image data , second encoding means for encoding at least a part of the binary image data from a portion other than the pseudo expressed halftone image portion . | 7Electricity
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a semiconductor device includes : a first insulation film formed over a semiconductor substrate ; and a plurality of first interconnects selectively formed in the first insulation film . a plurality of gaps are formed in part of the first insulation film located between adjacent ones of the first interconnects so that each of the gaps has a cylindrical shape extending vertically to a principal surface of the semiconductor substrate . a cap film is formed of metal or a material containing metal in upper part of each of the first interconnects . | 7Electricity
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there is disclosed a system , method , apparatus and computer program product for managing a storage system including a san within a computer network . the storage system can be managed in object - oriented computer language . object trees of each component in the storage system or san are obtained and combined on each storage processor in the storage system . the user interface can therefore select one storage processor within the storage system , and request such combined object tree information for the entire storage system or san from only that singular storage processor on which such combined information is stored . this eliminates a severe computational drain on the ui , which otherwise would be required to make these object tree combinations , and further allows a single point of storage management contact between ui and storage system or san by way of that singular storage or portal processor . commands from the ui destined for any node within the storage system or san are thus always addressed to that same single point of contact or portal processor allowing for ease of use and other advantages . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system for protecting a power consuming circuit , the system comprising two terminals for receiving power and two terminals for providing received power . between one of the receiving terminals and a providing terminal , a transistor is provided which is controlled by a zener diode and to break the connection between one of the receiving terminals and a providing terminal , if a voltage over the providing terminals or the receiving terminals exceeds the breakdown voltage of the zener diode . | 7Electricity
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a universal snow boot and binding for use in connection with either snow skiing or snow boarding which is easy to use and provides quick , easy and positive interconnection of the snow boot with the upper surface of the ski or snowboard . the snow boot or foot enclosure component of the invention carries a permanent magnet that engages a metal plate provided on the snowboard . the mechanical locking mechanism that is operated by the user is also strategically mounted on the snowboard . the mechanical locking component includes a toe locking mechanism and a cooperating heel locking mechanism that is easily operable to enable the snow boot to be readily disconnected from the upper surface of the snowboard or snow ski . | 0Human Necessities
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an sram memory cell is provided a boosted voltage by a charge pump to reduce the soft error rate within the sram and to improve bit cell stability . a voltage regulator is coupled to the charge pump to regulate the operation of the charge pump and its outputted boosted voltage . the voltage regulator regulates the boosted voltage over three operating states : low supply voltage , steady state operation , and burn - in . | 6Physics
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embossing apparatus employing a grooved , finned , deformable outer element for defining a nip with an embossing roll , the deformable outer element having a durometer in the range of about 40 to about 80 shore &# 34 ; a &# 34 ;. | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a portable unmanned air vehicle and launcher system is provided that includes a foldable unmanned air vehicle having a pressure tube ; a launch gas reservoir for holding launch gas ; a launch tube operatively connected to the launch gas reservoir and having a free end that is positioned in the pressure tube of the air vehicle ; a free piston positioned within the launch tube ; and a free piston stop to prevent the free piston from leaving the launch tube . a first portion of the launch gas in the launch gas reservoir is released into the launch tube and forces the free piston from an initial position to an end position at which the free piston is stopped by the free piston stop . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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provided is a small size and lightweight linear motor having small thrust ripples , in which the magnetic attraction working between an armature and a mover is canceled out and therefore is small . a thrust generation mechanism comprises a stator and a mover . the mover includes permanent magnets installed in a row so that the magnetic poles at the front and backsides of the magnets are alternately reversed along the traveling direction . the stator includes upper and lower pole teeth , having a plurality of magnetic poles and arranged so as to sandwich the permanent magnets of the mover , cores for connecting the pole teeth , and a winding wound around a set of a plurality of the cores . thrust ripples are reduced by adjusting the magnetic pole pitch of the magnetic poles . | 7Electricity
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the present disclosure provides separation processes that use azeotropic or azeotropic - like compositions of 1 - chloro - 3 , 3 , 3 - trifluoropropene that allow for improved recovery rates of 1 - chloro - 3 , 3 , 3 - trifluoropropene during or after manufacturing processes . such recovery or separation processes can utilize the unique properties of azeotropic or azeotropic - like composition with various combinations of separation techniques that yield highly pure compositions of 1 - chloro - 3 , 3 , 3 - trifluoropropene and simultaneously offer high yields of 1 - chloro - 3 , 3 , 3 - trifluoropropene . such highly pure compositions of 1 - chloro - 3 , 3 , 3 - trifluoropropene may find useful applications in polymer technology as monomers or comonomers . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a media management , production , and delivery system and method for providing an efficient means of producing and delivering text and media are disclosed . original text such as a news story is provided by a media source . media relevant to the original text is edited and linked to the text . the edited and linked media and text is published to a television station , television , web site , and mobile device . users select a news story and can read the text article while the media plays in a media player window . the original and edited versions of the text and media are stored in a media archive and available for future use . the timing of publishing media is selectable so that a media playlist can be created for broadcasting . | 6Physics
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method and apparatus are disclosed for coupling of tubular members using a strip of metal which is preformed with an arcuate bend portion having a configuration and dimensions such as to allow the strip to be more easily wrapped around the members and tightened while obtaining a much tighter grip thereon . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and apparatus for operating a snail wheel in a vending machine are disclosed . the method for operating the snail wheel includes accepting a 5 gallon water bottle into the snail wheel , lifting the 5 gallon water bottle up off a bottom shelf of the vending machine , rotating the snail wheel 90 ° from a starting point , stopping the snail wheel after rotating 90 °, wherein at the 5 gallon water bottle rolls out of the snail wheel and onto a platform , and rotating the snail wheel 270 ° back to the starting point . | 6Physics
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this invention describes a means to monitor the deposition of a rugate filter such that the deposited filter will have the specified bandwidth , angular shift properties , and the correct wavelength of the reflectance peak . | 6Physics
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systems and methods include coordinated and megaelectronvolt computerized tomography imaging . kv and mv data are combined using a normalization process in order to generate ct images . the resulting ct images can include an improved signal to noise ratio in comparison to ct images generated using either kv or mv imaging alone . the coordinated kv and mv imaging process may be accomplished in significantly less time than using kv or mv imaging alone . this time savings has advantages in treatment verification . the mv projections are optionally generated using mv x - rays configured for x - ray treatment . in these cases the combined projections will reflect the treatment volume . | 0Human Necessities
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a spinal fusion device that is expandable . the device features a top and bottom surface for engaging adjacent vertebrae , a hollow center for stacking of bone or bone growth material , and a slidable mechanism with grooves for expanding or unexpanding the device . | 0Human Necessities
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illustrated embodiments provide a computer implemented method , an apparatus , and a computer program product for unsupervised stemming schema learning and lexicon acquisition from corpora . in one illustrative embodiment , the computer implemented method obtains a corpus from corpora , analyzes the corpus to deduce a set of possible stemming schema and reviews and revises the set of possible stemming schema , to create a pruned set of stemming schema . the computer implemented method further deduces a lexicon from the corpus using the pruned set of stemming schema . | 6Physics
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