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the present invention relates to the novel monomers generically identified as bisbenzenes , to a process for their production and to their use in the preparation of polycarbonates , polyurethanes , polyesters , polysulfones and polyethers . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a multi - station dispensing apparatus which affords an automatic flow rate for the product to be dispensed . it also provides a single control knob which can select from several different chemical concentrates to be diluted and dispensed . in addition , a bottle can be filled by single - handed operation as well as a bucket without the need to reset the control knob . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to methods and compositions for the production of scaffolds , such scaffolds to be used for a variety of purposes , including tissue engineering . more specifically , the present invention relates to the use of fused crystals , such as fused salt crystals to form a framework . the methods for producing the scaffolds of this invention improve the porosity , interconnectivity and ease of manufacture as compared to prior art methods . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a device for manufacturing latex mattresses , comprising a conveying system for mattress moulds , wherein each mattress mould is made up of an upper and a lower mould section , which are pivotally interconnected , and wherein the latex - filled mattress moulds can be subjected to one or more mattress - forming processing steps while being moved through the conveying system . according to the invention , the device is provided with means for removing a latex mattress from a mattress mould . this obviates the need for operators to carry out manual operations , which on the one hand leads to improved ergonomic conditions but also to a reduced number of rejects and less damage to the mattresses . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in one aspect , a repair method for repairing components comprising a base material with a directed microstructure is provided . the repair is performed in such a way that the repaired location correspondingly has a directed microstructure like the surrounding base material . a solder is applied in the region of a location to be repaired and is soldered to the component via heat exposure , a temperature gradient , i . e ., for instance a temperature variation from a higher temperature to a lower temperature , is thereby produced in the region of the location to be repaired . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a versatile barrier within a vehicle improves safety while transporting pets . the versatility of the barrier applies to both its positioning and orientation within a single vehicle and its utilization in different types of vehicles . the barrier can be utilized vertically or horizontally , or some combination thereof , to confine a pet to an area in the vehicle away from the driver . multiple attachment points allow the barrier to be adjusted to the shape necessary to create such separation . the multiple attachment points — on the barrier &# 39 ; s perimeter and / or interior — create versatility and adjustability with respect to utilizing the barrier in various types of vehicles and creating multiple possible configurations within a single vehicle . similarly , the combination of possible materials used for modes of attachment creates a barrier that can be utilized not only in various types of vehicles but also in multiple configurations within a single vehicle . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for installing a stent graft in therapeutic relation to an abdominal artery aneurysm includes the steps of advancing the stent graft over a guide wire and an introducer sheath , followed by advancing a main catheter over the guide wire and the introducer sheath . an inner catheter in the lumen of the main catheter is pulled to cause a magnet - carrying extended arm to encounter a kick plate in the main catheter lumen and to exit that lumen through an exit opening formed in the main catheter . a mating catheter having a magnetic tip is advanced over a contralateral guide wire and manipulated until the respective magnets engage . after specific positioning of the contralateral guide wire , the magnets are decoupled , the mating catheter is retracted , the inner catheter is pushed to return the extended arm into the main catheter lumen through the exit opening and the main catheter is withdrawn . | 0Human Necessities
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a surgical instrument for being endoscopically or laparoscopically inserted into a surgical site for simultaneous stapling and severing of tissue includes force adjusted spacing between an upper jaw and a lower jaw so that the height of staple formation corresponds to the thickness of the tissue , yet does not exceed the height range that may be accommodated by the length of the staples . in particular , resilient structures are formed into an e - beam firing bar that includes a cutting surface that severs tissue between a top pin that engages the anvil and a middle pin and lower foot that engage the lower jaw . the resilience responds to the force exerted by clamped tissue to vary the spacing . | 0Human Necessities
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a computer system in which resources are selected or purged based on extremes of utilization effectively handles newly added resources whose initial utilization rankings do not reflect their true popularity . new resources are arbitrarily assigned an initial utilization ranking that is in the middle of the range of utilization rankings -- e . g ., preferably the median or , more preferably , the mean -- of other members of the group . therefore , the new resource is not immediately either selected or purged , because its initial utilization ranking is not at either extreme , and eventually , after not too long an interval , the utilization ranking reflects the true conditions , and the resource will be selected or purged , or not , as the statistics may warrant . in the meantime , other resources in the group are selected or purged based on their actual statistics which reflect the true conditions closely enough . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates , in general , to an electronic and measuirng circuits are located remotely from the test head . a low device count circuit at each pin performs the necessary high speed switching . the force and measure lines are relatively long , but the signal rates are low enough to be accurately transmitted . the only high rate signals are on lines coupled to the gates of fet switches at the test head . thus , multiple pin , high speed testing can be accomplished using relatively small and inexpensive test heads . | 6Physics
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an angled top upon a beverage can permits the beverage to be drunk from the can without tilting the head . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of communicating with a detonator device using radio frequency identification technology to read data from the device , and to transmit information and commands to the device . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a reciprocable liquid pump driven by a direct current electric motor wherein the motor drive voltage , and thereby pump reciprocation , and output pressure , is selectively controlled by a circuit including an electromechanical transducer coupled in pressure sensing relation to the liquid pump output , a manually operable pressure set point switch , and a silicon - controlled rectifier circuit . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention comprises an external airbag system for mounting on a vehicle that deploys into the region above the bumper to prevent or mitigate injuries that would have otherwise been caused by a person striking the grill or hood area of the vehicle . the airbag is stored in a housing mounted within the front bumper of the vehicle . the airbag is deployed upwardly through an opening in the upper surface of the bumper into the region between the upper surface of the bumper and the front surface fo the grill and hood . the airbag is generally t - shaped and includes a plurality of internal tethers extending internally between the opposing inner surfaces at regular intervals to cause the airbag to be tufted . the internal tethers reduce the volume of the airbag for a given frontal area thereby decreasing the inflation time required , without resort to fabricating the airbag from multiple idependent chambers . selected of the internal tethers may be designed to break as the airbag reaches close to its full inflation pressure to allow a portion of the airbag to bulge outwardly after the air bag is fully deployed . the remaining tethers are designed to break as the pressure increases when the airbag is collapsed in a collision . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a composition of matter for the recording medium of nanometer scale thermo - mechanical information storage devices and a nanometer scale thermo - mechanical information storage device . the composition includes : one or more polyaryletherketone copolymers , each of the one or more polyaryletherketone copolymers comprising a first monomer including an aryl ether ketone and a second monomer including an aryl ether ketone and a first phenylethynyl moiety , each of the one or more polyaryletherketone copolymers having two terminal ends , each terminal end having a phenylethynyl moiety the same as or different from the first phenylethynyl moiety . the one or more polyaryletherketone copolymers are thermally cured and the resulting cross - linked polyaryletherketone resin used as the recording layer in an atomic force data storage device . | 6Physics
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a structural wing - fuselage component for connecting two aerofoils to a fuselage section of an aircraft includes : a first wing shell component for the first wing and a second wing shell component for the second wing , with each component being made in a single piece and comprising a shell component on the wing side and a shell component on the fuselage side , where each shell component on the fuselage side comprises coupling parts and recesses in each case situated between the coupling parts , where in the installed state the coupling parts and the recesses of the shell component on the fuselage side for the first wing and of the shell component on the fuselage side for the second wing interlock , and where at least two coupling parts at their ends pointing away from the shell component on the wing side each comprises an extension part , a partially cylindrical fuselage shell component whose supporting rims include recesses which are engaged by the extension parts of the first wing shell components . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention provides a technique and a product in which for a frequency converter supplying electric power to , for example , a motor , a downsizing , lightening or the like of the frequency converter is realized while providing a filter apparatus reducing electromagnetic noises and the like . the filter apparatus reducing electromagnetic noises and the like is provided near a main circuit terminal board of the frequency converter , and the filter apparatus is connected directly to a main circuit terminal as a wiring drawing portion of the frequency converter . part of a housing of the frequency converter and part of a filter housing are fitted to each other to fix the filter housing to the frequency converter . | 7Electricity
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a method of fabricating a transistor device for regulating the flow of electric current is provided wherein the device has schottky - barrier metal source - drain contacts . the method , in one embodiment , utilizes an isotropic etch process prior to the formation of the metal source - drain contacts to provide better control of the schottky - barrier junction location to a channel region . the improvements from the controllability of the placement of the schottky - barrier junction enables additional drive current and optimizes device performance , thereby significantly improving manufacturability . | 7Electricity
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we are facing an explosion in availability of online content , in particular accessing audio , video , and other data is considered to be driving the expansion of the internet to accommodate access needs . however , time availability for accessing such data remains constrained and it is becoming more imperative that a technology be utilized to package the data for example , as a collective cut , to facilitate its consumption by pre - identifying portions of the data that are expected to be interesting to a consumer . such packaging has many possibilities . for example , in the audio context , audio data could be presented to a consumer with specific portions of an audio presentation highlighted as the best portions to listen to if the consumer lacks sufficient time to listen to the entire presentation . in the video context , video highlights for a movie or other consumable data may be provided , allowing a consumer to electively skip through the highlights if there is insufficient time and / or interest in viewing the entire presentation . | 6Physics
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the present invention features methods and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of hepatitis c in a human in need thereof comprising administering a compound of formula , , , , , or described herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with one or more additional hepatitis c therapeutic agents . | 0Human Necessities
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a servosystem for controlling the voltage in x - ray generators includes a system for controlling the voltage of the primary of a high voltage transformer for feeding the x - ray tubes . a servosystem controls the position and adjustment of acceleration , uniform movement and braking , and supplies a direct current motor , of the permanent magnet type and of standard manufacture , which moves the brushes of a three - phase or mono - phase toroidal autotransformer , the operation of which fixes the primary voltage of the high voltage transformer which , in turn , supplies a voltage to an x - ray tube . | 6Physics
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a method for telephone number notification and storage in a two - way portable radio includes decoding an incoming telephone number at a central station and successively transmitting portions of the telephone number and a ring signal to a subscriber radio . the subscriber radio subsequently acknowledges receipt of the telephone number and uses this information to notify a radio subscriber that a telephone call was received . the telephone call can be immediately answered or selectively stored and retrieved by the subscriber at a later time . the invention is particularly useful in situations where the radio subscriber is away from the radio or was not able to hear the ring signal . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for formulation of a personalized permanent hair color product . the system and method are used to produce on - site at the salon or home , a permanent , semi permanent and / or stained hair color custom mixed to according to features and individual parameters for each person , based upon an assessment test completed by the individual or a professional , based upon the person &# 39 ; s “ map ” and characteristics . the person is then able to choose the quadrant of color , and receive a unique color based upon his or her own “ colormap ”. colormapping cannot only determine what colors work best with an individual &# 39 ; s features , but also how best to structure it . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention provides an apparatus and method for controlling transmission powers of r - cqich and r - ackch independently . the present invention includes the steps of receiving a first parameter corresponding to the r - cqich and a second parameter corresponding to the r - ackch from a base station via an overhead message and independently determining transmission powers of the r - cqich and the r - ackch using the first and second parameters . | 7Electricity
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an electronic switching circuit for providing solid state switching of a plurality of incoming radio frequency information channels , with the circuit providing a pulse processor for altering the timing of the incoming channels , comparator / integrator circuitry for redefining the pulse width of the incoming channels with reference to a standard voltage level , level translator circuitry for further redefining the input channel level , and radio frequency selection gates for error - free discrimination and selection among the incoming channels . | 7Electricity
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a portable , foldable solar oven is provided wherein the basic construction material is ordinary cardboard , some surfaces of which are coated with a reflective material . the portable oven doubles as an insulated container for keeping refrigerated foodstuffs cold while being transported to a distant site for cooking . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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this invention enables progressively higher resolution images of a jpeg compressed image to be produced in a cost effective manner during the jpeg decompression process . the operation count is very low when images of } th , } th , and ¼th of full resolution are to be produced without doing a full jpeg decompression . the low resolution images are useful for high speed search , and the ability to produce them without doing full decompression is an important factor in making such search practical . | 7Electricity
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a biocide containing laminate for use in the construction of a wide variety of products . a preferred product is a pouch or other container for forming an envelope protectively packaging a product such as a flowable or solid food substance . the pouch is fabricated from a paper - plastic laminate sheeting whose plies have different properties that depend on package requirements , at least one ply in the laminate being an oriented , synthetic plastic film of high tensile strength . the plies are adhesively laminated at ambient temperature with a water - based adhesive whereby the orientation of the film is unaffected by the laminating process , in the course of which no environmentally objectionable fumes are discharged into the atmosphere . the biocide is associated with the paper material or water - based adhesive of the laminate in an amount sufficient to render it resistant to attack from organisms . the plastic film protects and retains the biocide in the laminate . the laminate may be made into an organism - resistant tape , a water - resistant envelope , or a package for mailing various materials . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention relates the novel diamines , the polyimide oligomers and the polyimides derived therefrom and to the method of preparing the diamines , oligomers and the polyimides . the thermoplastic polyimides derived from the aromatic diamines of this invention are characterized as having a high glass transition temperature , good mechanical properties and improved processability in the manufacture of adhesives , electronic and composite materials for use in the automotive and aerospace industry . the distinction of the novel aromatic diamines of this invention is the 2 , 2 &# 39 ;, 6 , 6 &# 39 ;- substituted biphenyl radicals which exhibit noncoplanar conformation that enhances the solubility of the diamine as well as the processability of the polyimides , while retaining a relatively high glass transition temperature and improved mechanical properties at useful temperature ranges . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an electronic circuit for use with telephone instruments or the like in those cases where so - called &# 34 ; dial tap &# 34 ; is encountered , whereby a buzzer or bell included as part of the telephone instrument is adversely affected when the dial is rotated for purposes of dialing a particular call number . the circuit provides a discriminating function against the short term dial pulses by blocking them , but allows ringing current to pass substantially unaffected . | 7Electricity
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a seat folding apparatus is provided with a passive rf frequency link that requires that a person be within a certain limited distance from the vehicle to operate the seat folding mechanism . a foreign object detection system , such as a plurality of weight sensors , is provided in the seat to detect foreign objects on the seat . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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there is provided with a filter circuit including : an input terminal configured to input an input signal ; first to ith blocks which have first to ith resonators as transmission lines having first to ith resonance frequencies ; a power divider configured to distribute the input signal to the first to ith blocks ; a power combiner configured to combine signals which have passed through the first to ith blocks to obtain a combined signal ; and an output terminal configured to output the combined signal , wherein a jth block includes a phase adjustment unit which provides a signal of the jth block with a phase difference within a range of +} degrees from a signal of a th block , and a resonator having a large amount of group delay has a greater line width than a resonator having a small amount of group delay . | 7Electricity
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this invention provides a logic block comprising an mxn array of partial calculating circuits operable to generate partial product components of an m - bit multiplicand x n - bit multiplicand binary multiplication and to generate a cumulative sum of the partial products for each bit of one of the multiplicands . a configurable output circuit which is operable under the control of a configuration signal either to sum the cumulative sums of partial products generated by the partial calculating circuits so as to generate a product value , or to pass data representing the cumulative sums of the partial product components to partial calculating circuits within one or more further logic blocks . also provided is a logic circuit including two or more such logic blocks , data interconnections for data transfer between the logic blocks and control interconnections for control signal transfer to the logic blocks . | 6Physics
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described are pipetting systems that automatically track the dispensing and extracting of reagents to and from arrays of well locations . the systems track the position of a pipette with respect to the well locations , and selectively illuminate those locations to indicate the progress of pipetting operations . control logic can shepherd pipetting processes , indicating errors and guiding the user . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to the fields of illuminated signs and displays , and to decorative and specialist lighting fixtures . a light transmissive device includes a panel having a cavity for housing a light source , the panel having surfaces such that light emitted from a light source in the cavity propagating along the panel will be substantially totally internally reflected . the invention provides a construction that allows for a slim lighting panel with an innovative feature in the form of an illuminated edge at the sides of the light transmissive device , of any colour , thus providing a display device with a high visual impact . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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provided is a double - chain sirna molecule targeting a microphthalmia - associated transcription factor mitf coding gene . a sense strand of the sirna molecule has a sequence of seq id no : 3 and an anti - sense strand has a sequence of seq id no : 4 , and the anti - sense strand specifically binds to mrna of the mitf coding gene , to degrade the mrna , thereby reducing the systhesis of melanin . further provided is an application of the sirna molecule in freckle whitening cosmetics or the preparation of medicines for treatment of diseases related to melanin gene . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a water sports device adapted for carrying a rider airborne completely above the surface of the water upon being towed by a tow device . the water sports device comprises an elongated airfoil having a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite the top portion , the top portion being adapted for supporting the rider thereon . at least one tow connector is attached to the elongated airfoil , and the elongated airfoil is of a shape which causes it to receive an upward lift reaction from an airstream moving relative thereto upon being towed by the tow device . an elongated spar is provided within the airfoil to which the tow connector is attached . the interior support of the airfoil is , in one embodiment , polystyrene , such as styrofoam ® and the exterior surface is fiberglass . alternate embodiments include the provision of pontoons under the elongated airfoil , and the attaching of at least one operable aileron , rudder , and / or at least one downwardly extending fin to the elongated airfoil . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an apparatus and technique for measuring and coping with interfering signals in a wireless communications system . the apparatus and technique rapidly and regularly measures the signals present in the wireless communication system &# 39 ; s band of operation . the apparatus and technique then makes this information available to all the transceivers on the network , so that each transceiver has information the interference other transceivers see , and the system can make intelligent decisions about radio transmission parameters to optimize the network performance . | 7Electricity
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an incremental dual stage water - flush toilet has been developed to serve as a means of reducing to an absolute minimum the amount of water used in a water - flush type toilet . the toilet is comprised of a trapless toilet bowl with spring - loaded air valves over a pipe trap below floor level , and a water storage tank divided into a small and large compartments . an incremental flushing mechanism allows conventional type manual flushing of the toilet but will allow enough water to run into the bowl to cleanse the bowl and wash waste into the pipe trap below for interim retention . after multiple incremental flushings of that limited type , a major bowl flush containing enough water to clear the toilet bowl and also to wash all retained waste in the pipe trap into the available sewer line occurs . the sequence of smaller flushings with a larger flushing is again repeatable . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an in - vehicle lift mechanism has a heavy duty drive assembly suitable for lifting heavy loads , such as all terrain vehicles , motorcycles and other motorized equipment and vehicles . the lift mechanism has four corner posts that are fixed to the vehicle and guide a support platform . the drive assembly includes a motor that drives a screw to engage a nut secured to a movable pulley carriage . as the screw turns , the pulley carriage translates relative the platform to either let out or take up cabling allowing the platform to be raised or lowered . the mechanism uses multiple cables , the ends of which are secured in fixed positions , one end being fixed relative to the platform and one fixed relative to the vehicle . a plurality of stationary position pulleys route the cables between the platform and the posts . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an hdtv down conversion system including apparatus for forming a set of low resolution down - sampled pixel values corresponding to a current frame of a video signal from a set of low resolution pixel values corresponding to a residual image of a current frame of the video signal and from a set of down - sampled low resolution pixel values corresponding to reference frames of the video signal . the apparatus includes a memory for storing the set of down - sampled low resolution pixel values . an up - sampling processor receives from the memory and uses lagrangian interpolation to convert the set of down - sampled low resolution pixel values corresponding to the reference frame of the video signal into a set of up - sampled low resolution pixel values corresponding to the reference frame of the video signal . a summing processor adds the set of low resolution pixel values corresponding to the residual image of the current frame of the video signal to the set of up - sampled low resolution pixel values corresponding to the reference frame of the video signal to form a set of low resolution pixel values corresponding to the current frame of the video signal . a decimating processor deletes selected ones of the set of low resolution pixel values corresponding to the current frame to generate the set of low resolution down - sampled pixel values corresponding to the current frame of the video signal . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus for cooling an enclosure uses cold ambient air drawn into the enclosure by an intake blower through a filter and an intake valve . an exhaust blower simultaneously draws air from inside the enclosure through an exhaust valve and a filter before exhausting the air . the intake and exhaust blowers are switched on and the intake and exhaust valves are opened when the ambient air is cooler than the enclosure and the enclosure requires cooling to remain within an acceptable temperature range . condensation on the valves is eliminated by making the valve bodies from an insulative material and by attaching insulation to the valves . two element valves are disclosed which trap a pocket of air in the valve for insulating opposite ends of each valve from one another . a warm air blower inhibits condensation formation on the ambient air side of the valve when closed by warming the surface of the valve element . intake and exhaust filters prevent foreign material from entering the enclosure . the filters are mounted in housings located in the intake and exhaust portions of the system and have a large cross - sectional area for reducing the restriction of air flow caused by the filter . the filter is mounted in a cartridge to be easily changed in the housing . primary and secondary screens are attached to the exterior ends of the system to prevent insects and rodents from entering the system . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a stress - free lead frame for a semiconductor . the stress - free lead frame is provided with a stress - relief means and an interlocking means at the outer periphery . the stress - relief means is capable of accommodating expansion and compression while the interlocking means take care of shock and vibration during handling to thereby eliminate delamination of the lead frame . | 7Electricity
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a mixture control apparatus for a carburetor which precludes otherwise possible occurrence of fluctuation in the opening angle of the throttle valve even when the engine operation happens to fall near the boundary between the cold state and the hot state . the electric motor for driving the throttle valve is prevented from moving to the side of reverse rotation thereof from the side of normal rotation thereof past a home position after said engine has been changed to its hot state and unless a stop of said engine is detected . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an improvement in a door fastening apparatus wherein a bolt receiving and supply device is provided alongside of a fastening head unit . it includes a bolt supplying head connected to a parts feeder and a laterally movable transferring head receiving bolts from the supply head and moving over to in front of the nut runner to deliver the bolts . the supply head can be fed through a bolt pressure feeding tube . the transferring head has a clamping cylinder therein for clamping the bolt in the receiving opening . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a trc process and system , an improved process and system for regulating the rate of solids added continuously to a solids - fluid reaction system , the solids participating in the reaction as a reactant , catalyst , or inert heat supply medium . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an article of manufacture is provided to make decisions regarding funding additional contributions to an investment that is funded using an asset accumulation strategy . a data processor automatically determines an absolute value of a compound average annual rate of return of the investment for a plurality of successive time instances , and an absolute value of an internal rate of return of the investment for a plurality of successive time instances . the data processor then identifies a first time instance when the absolute value of the compound average annual rate of return of the investment exceeds the absolute value of the internal rate of return of the investment . another article of manufacture identifies a first time instance when the compound average annual rate of return of the investment exceeds the internal rate of return of the investment and when a total return is greater than zero . another article of manufacture identifies a first time instance when the net present value of the investment is less than zero and the total return is greater than zero . the first time instance represents the time in which it is recommended that funding of additional contributions to the investment should be stopped . the data processor then outputs a message recommending that funding of additional contributions to the investment should be stopped upon identifying the first time instance . | 6Physics
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the drive mechanism for a paper tape punch and reader assembly utilizes tape drive assemblies which move the paper tape in response to the application of continuous periodic motion and control signals . the periodic motion serves to oscillate a rocker plate between first and second limits and the control signls serve to selectively engage and disengage a detent which effects coupling between the drive shaft and the source of periodic motion . the periodic motion is imparted to the drive assembly by a connecting link which in turn is driven by an adjustable eccentric . the eccentric comprises a pulley plate which is fixed to a shaft . a circular body is adjustably movable with respect to the pulley plate and is arranged to engage the race of a ball bearing assembly which further comprises balls and a retaining ring . the connecting link has a circular opening which provides a snug fit to the exterior of the retaining ring . the pulley plate and the body are held in a fixed physical relation by two locking screws and the relative position of the two is established by an eccentric which is mounted on one of the locking screws . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a reusable period of a battery can be maintained for a long time by recharging while avoiding abnormal heating of the battery due to over discharge . a battery protection circuit comprises a control part that cuts off a discharge switch which is a discharge path to a load for a battery when a voltage value of the battery is equal to or less than a first threshold value , or when the voltage value of the battery is less than the first threshold value , wherein the control part cuts off a power switch as a power supply path to the control part itself when the voltage value of the battery is equal to or less than a second threshold value , or when the voltage value of the battery is less than the second threshold value which is lower than the first threshold value . | 7Electricity
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a compressed air unloader for unloading compressed air used in the compressed air braking and suspension circuits of a motor vehicle is disclosed . the unloader includes a housing with an internal air chamber , an air inlet for passing compressed air into the air chamber , a compressed air outlet , and a controlled outlet valve in the compressed air outlet for venting compressed air in the air chamber to the atmosphere when the valve is opened . an electronic control unit opens and closes the outlet valve . the air chamber also has an air chamber check valve and a pressure sensor downstream of the check valve . an integral multi - circuit control valve assembly is formed within the housing , the control valve assembly including a plurality of generally identical control and monitor units positioned downstream of the air chamber check valve and the pressure sensor , each of the control and monitor units comprising a control and monitor unit check valve opening against the direction of the air flow therethrough , an overflow valve for passing compressed air from the control and monitor unit , an actuator for operating the overflow valve , and an air pressure sensor positioned downstream of the control and monitor unit check valve . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed herein is a relay service method for voice notice and a computer system for executing the same . in the present invention , a relay service company receives basic data for ars voice notice from a user company , converts the basic data into a standardized markup language format , and transmits the markup language data to a communication network company , and the communication network company interprets the transmitted markup language data using a markup language interpreter , calls a customer , and executes a scenario . accordingly , the various functions of a markup language can be utilized , high costs required for user companies to construct ars voice notice systems , respectively , can be reduced , and a constructed ars voice notice system can be utilized effectively . | 7Electricity
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there is provided an earpiece or a headset comprising an audio input for receiving an audio signal to be reproduced , at least one electroacoustic reproduction transducer , an audio unit for effecting audio processing of the received audio signal , at least one converter unit for extracting power from the audio signal received at the audio input , a power storage means for at least partial intermediate storage of the power extracted from the audio signal , and a power control unit for controlling the extraction of the power from the audio signal and for controlling a power supply of the audio unit , in particular by way of the power stored in the power storage means and extracted from the audio signal . | 7Electricity
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a method for converting tire rubber to coke comprising , in combination , the steps of : blending a quantity of tire rubber and a quantity of chemical change agents and motor oil to form a homogeneous mixture ; baking the homogeneous mixture in a reducing environment for a corresponding duration of time to form a coke product ; and cooling the resultant coke product . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a topical preparation of danazol comprising a matrix base , danazol retained therein , and optionally a release - promoting agent is provided . the topical preparation is more effective than oral administration of danazol in the shrinkage of endometriosis tissue , the induction of pregnancy , and the like . it does not show any side effects that have been encountered in the oral administration of danazol . thus , the preparation is very useful remedy for endometriosis . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a cyclonic separating apparatus for separating particles from a dirt - laden airflow includes a cyclone for separating and collecting dirt and dust from the dirt - laden airflow . the cyclone has an air inlet , an air outlet , a longitudinal axis and a wall . the wall includes a first portion and a second portion spaced farther from the longitudinal axis than the first portion , the first and second portions being spaced along the longitudinal axis . the cyclone also includes at least one lip extending from the first portion of the wall into a portion of the cyclone surrounded by the second portion of the wall . by providing a cyclone with a wall having two portions of different sizes and a lip extending from the portion with the smaller size into the portion with the larger size , the risk of blockages due to re - entrainment and movement of dirt and dust within the cyclonic separating apparatus is reduced . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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modifying a three - dimensional model includes constructing a bones infrastructure for a polygon mesh , removing edges of polygons in the polygon mesh to reduce a resolution of the polygon mesh , receiving an instruction to reduce a number of bones in the bones infrastructure , reducing the number of bones in the bones infrastructure in response to the instruction , and associate the polygon mesh with the bones infrastructure having a reduced number of bones . | 6Physics
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a license key with method of implementation is disclosed . the license key is used for accessing a licensed product on an enterprise computer system . typically , the enterprise computer system includes a plurality of computer systems , but the computer systems are not necessarily interconnected . a first identifier code from the enterprise computer system , such as the system serial number , is used for allowing the license key to identify the enterprise . a second identifier code from a computer within the enterprise system is used , which is typically a serial number from the computer to identify it to the license key as being part of the enterprise system . lastly , a third identifier code is used , which is selected from the licensed product to be used on the enterprise system and is tied to the enterprise system number , thereby allowing the licensed program to be accessed on the enterprise system with only a single key , irrespective of the number of computers accessing the licensed program . the setup of the license key , along with calling the identifier codes from the enterprise system , each computer , and the license product , is performed by a license manager , which also provides other services based upon the license key . the license manager provides either usage control , access control , or both , based upon information generated by the license key and found within a product information packet provided with the licensed product and based upon the enterprise system . | 6Physics
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a method for casting - in - place composite and / or non - filled structures which are useful as sorptive or reactive media or for size - based separations . any particular housing size or configuration can be used , and the inclusion of a large amount of adsorptive particles in polymer is achieved while still maintaining the membrane three dimensional structure . in a first preferred embodiment , the composite structures comprise particles entrapped within a porous polymeric substrate , and are cast in - place into a housing such as a pipette tip , thereby providing an effective platform for micromass handling . with the appropriate selection of particle chemistry , virtually any separation or purification operation can be conducted , including selective bind / elute chromatography operations , on sample mass loads less than 1 microgram in volumes of a few microliters , as well as larger mass loads and volumes . the present invention also encompasses the composite structures as well as sample preparation devices containing the same . in a second preferred embodiment , self - retaining , self - supporting structures are cast in situ in a suitable housing and can be used for size - based separations wherein the cast structure acts as a semi - permeable barrier . the present invention also encompasses these structures as well as housings containing these structures . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for software distribution and compensation with replenishable advertisements is provided the software may be audio , a game , an application program , a database , or any other digital content . the method couples at least one advertisement to the software and provides the software / advertisement to a computer . the software / advertisement can then be installed on the computer and the computer can use both . while using the software , usage data is recorded on the computer and later posted to an external medium . the external medium may be a server associated with an advertiser or a financial institution . after a predetermine event but before the posting , at least one aspect of the software is prevented from being used . the predetermined event may be a number of times that the software is used , a lapse of time , or an attempt to use a certain portion of the software . after posting , the software can continue to be used . | 6Physics
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the invention is directed to a method of using a line voltage to heat an antenna reflector . the method includes the steps of providing an electrical heater for the antenna reflector , measuring a magnitude of the line voltage , ascertaining an ambient temperature , establishing a duty cycle for the heater dependent upon each of the measuring step and the ascertaining step , and cyclically connecting the line voltage to the heater and disconnecting the line voltage from the heater in accordance with the duty cycle . the duty cycle is defined as a percentage of total heating time in which the line voltage is electrically connected to the heater . the total heating time is a total time in which the ambient temperature is below a threshold temperature . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for providing enhanced security with regard to obtained files is presented . upon obtaining a file from an external location , the obtained file is tagged with tagging information regarding the origin of the obtained file . additionally , an operating system suitable for execution on a computing device is also presented . the operating system includes at least one application - callable function for obtaining content from an external location . each application - callable function for obtaining content from an external location is configured to associate tagging information with each obtained file , the tagging information comprising the origin of the obtained file . the origin of the obtained file can be used for subsequent security policy decisions , such as whether to allow or block execution or rendering of the content , as well as whether the content will be accessed in a constrained environment such as a “ sandbox ” or virtual machine . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to a desensitizing solution for offset printing which is used for desensitizing an original plate for offset printing . the desensitizing solution of the present invention contains a basic aluminum chloride and / or its derivatives and glucosamine and / or its derivatives . this desensitizing solution can be used in combination with a desensitizing solution for offset printing which consists of phytic acid and its derivatives as the principal components . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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systems and methods are provided for performing diagnostic testing for multiple motor drives operating in parallel . in one embodiment , the diagnostic testing may involve determining which of the multiple motor drives are in operation and communicating the active configuration of motor drives to testing circuitry . the testing circuitry generates an enable input signal transmitted to the transistor gates in each of the active motor drives . the testing circuitry also generates a power supply input signal transmitted to a dc to dc converter in each of the active motor drives . the responses to the enable input signal and the power supply input signal are measured to determine safety compliance . | 7Electricity
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an energy efficient garage door construction comprising a plurality of interconnected door sections . each of the sections includes a pair of symmetrical metal panels forming the opposed sides and long edges of the section , an expanded polystyrene core to which the metal panels are adhesively bonded , and a pair of generally u - shaped end pieces nestingly received between the metal panels . the metal panels form oppositely facing recesses along one side edge and tongues along the other side edge so that adjacent panels interfit to create a baffle effect , and the panels are held together by c - shaped retaining plates which serve the secondary function of hinge reinforcement members . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device capable of improving properties during etching without degrading original properties of a doped oxide film as a hard mask includes a step of baking the doped oxide film after patterned but prior to etching . thereby , changes in configuration or shape upon etching caused by absorption of moisture is prevented . | 7Electricity
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an inner electrode of a showerhead electrode assembly useful for plasma etching includes features providing improved positioning accuracy and reduced warping , which leads to enhanced uniformity of plasma processing rate . the assembly can include a thermal gasket set and fasteners such as bolts or cam locks located on a radius of ¼ to ½ the radius of the inner electrode . a method of assembling the inner electrode and gasket set to a supporting member is also provided . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a compact drilling system capable of improving working efficiency . the drilling system includes a drilling machine and a compressor . a control circuit controls performances of a drill motor in the drilling machine and an air compression motor in the compressor based on the detection result of a pressure sensor that detects a pressure within an air tank provided in the compressor . when one of the motors is activated , the other motor is not allowed to be operated and only when the drill motor is activated , compressed air is supplied from the air tank to the drilling machine . an electrical socket is provided in the compressor . a power cord extending from the drilling machine can be connected to the socket . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a monitor for measuring physical parameters of a slurry , utilizing microwave propagation within a waveguide , either in conduit or a storage facility . switching circuitry and specially constructed waveguides are provided , which operate in combination to provide rapid , accurate measurement of such parameters as flow rate , and concentration of the slurry . | 6Physics
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a method is provided for forming items from ecoceramic - based silicon - carbide . a wood preform is machined to a general shape having over - or undersized dimensions . the preform is pyrolyzed to transform the wood of the preform to a porous , carbonaceous material that retains the general shape of the preform . the preform is then machined to final , net - shape dimensions and immersed in liquid silicon or silicon alloy that penetrates and infuses the preform . the infused preform is held at a temperature sufficient to cause the transformation of the material in the preform to silicon carbide , completing formation of the item . also provided is a method of forming ecoceramic - based tooling and composite components using the tooling . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of varying a rest position and a length of an actuation arc of a lever in a hydraulic disc brake system . the hydraulic disc brake system comprises a master cylinder including a cylinder having a first end and second end and a port communicating with a hydraulic fluid reservoir between the first and the second cylinder ends . a piston is received in the cylinder . the piston has a seal between the cylinder and the piston and the piston is movable within the cylinder by a lever operatively associated therewith to selectively pressurize hydraulic fluid within the cylinder by moving the seal between the port and the second end of the cylinder . the hydraulic disc brake system further comprises a caliper in fluid communication with the master cylinder . the caliper has a pair of brake pads operatively associated with a disc received therebetween . the caliper is actuated by movement of the lever in an actuation arc between a rest position and an engagement point with the pads in engagement with the disc . the length of the actuation arc is variable by movement of the engagement point relative to the rest position along the actuation arc . the method comprises varying a rest position of the lever while simultaneously substantially maintaining the length of the actuation arc as the rest position of the lever is varied and varying the length of the actuation arc while simultaneously substantially maintaining the rest position of the lever and limiting any movement of the piston seal to between the port and the first end of the cylinder as the length of the actuation arc is varied . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an overhead coiling closure is presented . a repositionable impact bar assembly engages a guide bracket mounted adjacent to the coiling closure when the closure is in a closed position . when in an open position , the impact bar assembly is released from the guide bracket and attaches to the coiling closure to provide repositionable impact protection . as the coiling closure closes the impact bar assembly is once again engaged by the guide bracket . | 4Fixed Constructions
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for use with surgical suture bridges , a protective cover of generally flexible resilient material having smooth outer surfaces and disposed to cover sutures engaged and supported by a suture bridge , for protecting a suture from catching or rubbing on objects adjacent a surgical incision . fastener devices on the cover are disposed to releasably hold the cover in enclosing relationship to an otherwise exposed portion of a suture . | 0Human Necessities
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a variable resistance abdominal bench is presented which has adjustable feet and handles . the adjustable feet and handles allow the bench to be adjusted to the size of the particular user of the equipment . the bench also has a torso part and a seat part . the torso and seat parts are pivotable . attached to the torso part of the bench is a weight that slides along a track underneath the torso part . the weight can be placed on either side of the pivot point so that a negative or positive resistance can be created . the exerciser thus has the option of doing an assisted sit - up or doing a sit - up against an added weight . | 0Human Necessities
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a suspension apparatus has suspension units mounted on wheels and each unit has a fluid spring chamber . fluid is supplied to contracted fluid spring chambers and is exhausted from elongated fluid spring chambers to control the change in position of the vehicle . in the position control mode , a large - diameter path is selected to supply or exhaust a large amount of compressed fluid . in the height control mode , a small - diameter path is selected to supply or exhaust a small amount of compressed fluid . the required amounts of compressed fluid can be supplied to the fluid spring chambers in both the position and height control modes . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a cure system for halogen - containing polymers that comprises a thiourea derivative , a thiuram sulfide and an inorganic base yields stable cross - linked products with useful properties when incorporated into normal vulcanization procedures . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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described herein are handle covers for use with one or more delivery catheters that may be used to deliver and / or remove an expandable cardiac implant . a handle cover may be formed from two interlocking pieces , and may include a control adapter that may be used to control release and / or attachment of an expandable implant . the control adapter may be configured to interact with an implant release control on the delivery catheter . the control adapter may also be lockable to prevent unintended activation of the implant release control . the handle cover may be reusable or disposable . in general , the implant control may be shaped so that hit may be held by a doctor , technician or other user , and may facilitate access to various components of the delivery catheter , including one or more ports . | 0Human Necessities
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a single switch is utilized within a common ground line to control the current flow through a plurality of loads , whereby power to all of these loads may be interrupted by opening the system ground return so that power can be supplied to a particular component of the circuit , a microprocessor , to the exclusion of all remaining components by the operation of a single switch . | 7Electricity
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it is suggested for depositing layers of mechanically resistant material , in particular on highly stressed tools , to coat the workpieces alternatingly by means of reactive cathode sputtering and to after - treat them by means of a further plasma discharge . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an accessory rack for storing a plurality of articles such as wearing apparel or clothing accessories including jewelry , scarfs , ties , belts , chains , handbags , beads and the like and which includes a plurality of generally c - shaped hooks which are suspended from a telescoping housing so as to provide upper and lower rows of horizontally oriented and spaced support bars upon which such articles may be selectively and securely supported . | 0Human Necessities
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modified oxytocin - vasopressin di - or tri - peptides wherein an amide group is replaced by a group selected from ## str1 ## -- ch 2 nh --, -- ch 2 o --, -- ch 2 s --, -- ch 2 so --, -- ch 2 so 2 --, -- ch 2 ch 2 -- and -- ch ═ ch -- are described as well as methods for their manufacture , pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment , especially of cognitive disorders , depression , morphine dependency and parkinsonism by adjunctive therapy . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a conductivity measuring apparatus includes a probe base having a pair of electrodes disposed on respective opposite surfaces of a portion of the probe base . observing and grasping probes are supported by the probe base in a cantilever state and are arranged adjancent to and spaced apart from one another by a predetermined distance . the grasping probe has a pair of electrodes disposed on respective opposite surfaces of a portion of the grasping probe confronting the portion of the probe base . a voltage apparatus applies a voltage between the pairs of electrodes on the probe base and the grasping probe to adjust the predetermined distance between the grasping and observing probes . a movement mechanism moves a sample base and the observing and grasping probes relative to each other to bring conductive tips of the observing and grasping probes into contact with respective contact points on a sample supported on the sample base . a measurement apparatus measures a conductivity between the contact points on the sample on the basis of a current flow generated between the conductive tips of the observing and grasping probes . | 6Physics
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a removable door cassette has a cross member having a lower door frame fixed thereto . the lower door frame has a first frame member fixed to the cross member and a second frame member defining a channel to receive the first frame member . the first frame member is separable from the second frame member . a pivot connection pivotally connects the second frame member to a door housing . a fastener fixedly secures the second frame member in relation to the door housing . a deformable button is preferably used to provide a mechanism to hold the lower door frame into the lower door frame channel and provide a release and locking mechanism between the first and second frame members . | 4Fixed Constructions
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one embodiment of the present invention is a unique gas turbine engine . another embodiment is a unique gas turbine engine main engine rotor . still another embodiment is a unique method for assembling a gas turbine engine main engine rotor . other embodiments include apparatuses , systems , devices , hardware , methods , and combinations for gas turbine engines and gas turbine rotors . further embodiments , forms , features , aspects , benefits , and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a pressure sensor has a recess formed in outer surfaces of a deforming part and a non - deforming part such that a pair of steps are formed at opposite ends of the recess . the deforming part is strained by a pressure whereas the non - deforming part is not strained by the pressure . an amorphous magnetic alloy film is received in and affixed relative to the recess , and extends between the pair of steps . the depth of the recess is larger than the thickness of the film . a pair of permeability detector elements are mounted respectively on the deforming part and the non - deforming part so as to detect a change in permeability of the film . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a universal drain tool for use with shower and sink drains is provided . a representative drain tool includes a head containing a shaped aperture configured to engage the lock nuts of common shower and sink drains . the tool includes a handle attached to a head part . the handle allows the user to rotate the head part when the head part is engaged with the shower or sink drain . the head part can include an edge piece configured to insert into the internal lock nut slots of commonly available drop - in shower drains . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a heated glass plate is bent by moving over a bed or rollers defining a path curved along the direction of movement of the glass plate so as to define an upwardly facing concavity . the glass plate moves with a speed of at least 10 cm / second and is curved by the bed without contact from above . the glass plate is subsequently tempered . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a modular , integrated , combination air purification and aroma diffuser includes a uv and catalytic oxidation germicidal cell and multiple filtrations as pre - treatment of air diffusing essential oils or other liquids as ultra - fine droplets entrained in airflow into enclosed , habitable spaces . liquid microbicide , insecticide , fumigant , or aroma therapy is kept cleaner by eradication of microbes . comparatively larger droplets are separated out and recycled to the reservoir after initial atomization . an electrical module , between a purifier and filters upstream and a diffuser downstream , includes a pump , a fan , and a controller for both . staged , double - eduction , triple - separation processes include a micro - cyclone for quiet , well diffused flow of ultra - fine droplets . | 0Human Necessities
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a bone fixation device and method for compressing bone or bone fragments temporarily or permanently using a tension strip to surround the exterior surface of the bone or bone fragments and applying a force to the tension strip wherein the bone or bone fragments are compressed together . bone or bone fragments are able to heal more quickly when compressed under super natural pressure . the temporary tension strips may be made of bioresorbable polymer and a radiopaque dopent so that the tension strip is visible under fluoroscopic observation . | 0Human Necessities
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source and drain regions of an fet are etched by a crystallographic anisotropic etch to form a cavity surrounded by crystallographic facets . the exposure of the sidewalls of shallow trench isolation is avoided or reduced compared to the prior art . the crystallographic anisotropic etch may be combined with an isotropic etch or a recess etch to create undercuts beneath gate spacers and / or a pegging line beneath a top surface of the sti . the at least one cavity is then filled with a lattice - mismatched embedded material so that stress is applied to the channel of the fet . the resulting structure has increased containment of the embedded semiconductor region by shallow trench isolation . a reduction in stress due to the unconstrained sidewall area and an increase in the junction current due to the recessing of the pegging line are eliminated or alleviated . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to methods for inhibiting the initiation or progression of a pathologic disorder associated with atherosclerotic plaque formation comprising administering to a subject an amount of il - 9 sufficient to inhibit plaque formation and / or plaque progression and / or to promote plaque regression . the methods of this invention also relate to inhibiting the proliferation of smooth muscle cells in one or more arteries and to inhibiting the deposition and accumulation of fat and proteins in one or more arteries . | 0Human Necessities
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in a joint structure between each limb and a handle riser of a knock - down type archery bow employing a plug - socket engagement , a two position support is formed by a pair of separate supporter pieces fixed to the face side of the socket , one supporter piece located closer to the socket mouth forming the first support for enabling change in angular position of the limb with respect to the handle riser , and the other supporter piece located closer to the socket bottom forming the second support unmoved by any change in the first support . the absence of holes in the socket walls assures a strong construction without the increase in weight , and the adjustment by the first support causes no disturbance on the originally designed balance of force over the entire construction . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention relates to a control device for regulating or controlling a servo - drive unit in a steering system of a vehicle . in order to determine the initial zero position of the steering shaft the value of at least one vehicle state variable is taken into consideration as an input signal , said variable not being a steering angle variable . the steering shaft is in the initial zero position if said vehicle state variable within a defined range of values . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an upper body protector is configured to protect a person from compression trauma . the protector is formed with rigid protection elements and shoulder straps on the protection elements . in order to create one such upper body protector which offers not only especially high protection against compression of the upper body , but is also as comfortable to wear as possible and does not limit the freedom of movement of the carrier , the shoulder straps and the protection elements together form at least two cage elements of fiber - reinforced plastic material . the cage element are formed with at least one tubular body consisting of a fiber - reinforced plastic material , especially a carbon fiber reinforced plastic material . | 0Human Necessities
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a sputtering apparatus includes a first cover surrounding a periphery of a target , having a first opening through which sputtered particles from the target are emitted , and being made of a conductive material ; a second cover having a second opening through which the sputtered particles from the target are adhered onto a substrate , the second cover being made of a conductive material ; an o - ring placed between the first cover and the second cover to allow the first opening and the second opening to communicate with each other via a hollow center portionof the o - ring , the o - ring being made of an insulating material ; and a third cover placed via an insulating material over a face of at least one of the first cover and the second cover facing the o - ring , the third cover being made of a conductive material . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to an electric lamp comprising a primary semiconductor light source in thermal communication with a primary reflector . herein , the primary reflector is reflective , transparent and / or translucent . the primary reflector is configured for transferring heat generated by the primary semiconductor light source during operation away from said primary semiconductor light , source . as a result , the electric lamp according to the invention effectively reduces the number of parts comprised in the electric lamp , thereby lowering the costs of manufacturing the electric lamp . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for controlling a robot that has a plurality of articulation axes , with at least one axis that includes a drive mechanism for moving the axis and a holding brake for limiting movement of the axis . the method includes closing the holding brake and at least one of opening the holding brake after the closing step based on an axial load , or opening the holding brake for a specified duration . in addition , or alternatively , closing of the holding brake may be delayed for a period of time . the holding brake may be closed in response to the detection of a monitoring - related condition of the robot . | 6Physics
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a head and neck restraint device controls the motion of the head and forces exerted upon the neck of a seated occupant in a decelerating vehicle . a body defines a collar , right and left legs and right and left wings . the collar is tethered to the helmet . each leg has belt interaction surfaces that provide a friction action on the shoulder straps . left and right extensions or wings residing under the shoulder strap rearward of the legs provide a restriction of rotation of the body and thus a binding action on the shoulder straps . a cantilever action is induced in generally forward impact by the tethers pulling on the collar of the body and the binding action on the shoulder straps reducing the forward motion of the body . the present restraint device does not attach to the structure of the vehicle , allows travel thereof with respect to the seated occupant , yet controls the motion of the occupant &# 39 ; s head in order to substantially reduce neck loads on the occupant . moreover present restraint device is not in contact with the occupant during normal operation and thus does not induce discomfort or fatigue . under general forward impact conditions , the occupant &# 39 ; s head motion is controlled with respect to the torso , yet the device will restrictively move with the driver &# 39 ; s head and torso along shoulder straps of a seat harness of the vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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systems and methods are provided for improving the market appeal and / or usability of information manipulation and / or display devices . | 7Electricity
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methods and corresponding systems for receiving a radio frequency signal include a receiver capable of switching operating modes and operable to receive the radio frequency signal in any of the operating modes . a metric monitor is coupled to the receiver and operable to provide a metric . a controller is responsive to the metric and operable to switch the receiver between the operating modes . the operating modes can include a zero intermediate frequency mode and a very low intermediate frequency mode . the metric can include a received signal strength indicator and an adjacent channel indicator . the receiver can be configured to operate in the zif mode in response to the rssi value satisfying a threshold and configured to operate in the vlif mode in response to the rssi value failing to satisfy the threshold . | 7Electricity
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according to aspects illustrated herein , there are provided systems for conveying a sheet article into an intended pathway . the multi - way gate system for diverting sheets into multiple pathways in a sheet conveying device includes at least three pathways for directing the sheet from the sheet conveying member in a particular direction . a single gate plate is between the sheet conveying member and the pathways . the single gate plate is rotatable about a single axis to direct the sheet exiting the sheet conveying member toward one of the pathways . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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