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a squeezable exerciser comprising in combination body structure having surfaces to be squeezed relatively toward one another by application of force exerted by a user , and means associated with the body structure to produce a reference signal or signals as the level of force application reaches a preset limit or limits . | 0Human Necessities
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a particle filled neck brace is used for immobilizing the neck and chin of a patient and includes a vacuum pump disposed on the neck brace , which pump is communicated to the interior of the neck brace . after the neck brace is secured around the neck and chin of the patient , the vacuum pump is manipulated to remove air from the neck brace to form a rigid mold about the patient &# 39 ; s neck and chin . the vacuum pump has a one way directional valve so that the neck brace remains in a rigid configuration for as long as the neck brace is applied to the patient . the neck brace also specifically forms a rigid mold over the patient &# 39 ; s chin so as to immobilize the patient as well as to provide a comfortable fit without inducing further distracting the patient or restricting the patient &# 39 ; s venous return blood flow . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of presenting an item from a menu of an ivr system for selection is provided , comprising presenting the item to a caller , presenting an audio space to the caller , and detecting any of a number of inputs from an input device during the presentation of the item and the audio space to indicate the selection of the item by the caller . | 7Electricity
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a method for manufacturing an integrated solar cell and concentrator . the method includes providing a first photovoltaic region and a second photovoltaic region disposed within a first mold member . a second mold member is coupled to the first mold member to form a cavity region . the cavity region forms a first concentrator region overlying a vicinity of the first photovoltaic region and a second concentrator region overlying a vicinity of the second photovoltaic region . the method includes transferring a molding compound in a fluidic state into the cavity region to fill the cavity region with the molding compound and initiating a curing process of the molding compound to form a first concentrator element and a second concentrator element overlying the respective photovoltaic regions . | 7Electricity
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a mechano / electrical sensor senses force or vibration and delivers at least one electrical signal that is a function of the sensed force or vibration . the sensor has at least one inner body supported by at least one piece of electric support structure that , in turn , is suspended in a surrounding framework . signal leads are provided from opposite lead polarizable sides of the at least one support structure . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a charge amplifier for use in radiation sensing includes an amplifier , at least one switch , and at least one capacitor . the switch selectively couples the input of the switch to one of at least two voltages . the capacitor is electrically coupled in series between the input of the amplifier and the input of the switch . the capacitor is electrically coupled to the input of the amplifier without a switch coupled therebetween . a method of measuring charge in radiation sensing includes selectively diverting charge from an input of an amplifier to an input of at least one capacitor by selectively coupling an output of the at least one capacitor to one of at least two voltages . the input of the at least one capacitor is operatively coupled to the input of the amplifier without a switch coupled therebetween . the method also includes calculating a total charge based on a sum of the amplified charge and the diverted charge . | 6Physics
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an automatic sidewall sprinkler includes a body , a deflector , a closure member , and a trigger . the deflector is movably mounted between a retracted position wherein at least a portion of the deflector is recessed within the body and an extended position for dispersing pressurized fluid . the deflector includes at least two horizontal deflecting surfaces for directing the fluid outwardly and downwardly from the sprinkler . the trigger applies a biasing force to urge the deflector in the retracted position and to urge the closure member to close the outlet . upon detecting a temperature associated with a fire , the trigger releases the biasing force whereby the pressurized fluid moves the closure member off the outlet and moves the deflector to the extended position . preferably , the trigger includes an ejector member which urges the trigger to eject outwardly from the body to improve release of the trigger from the sprinkler . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an electrical cable system and a method for manufacturing an electrical cable system has an electrical cable containing a conductor core . the method for installing the electrical cable system of a longitudinally expandable contractible element includes disposing a secondary element over the electrical cable so as to give the electrical cable substantially attached undulations forming an additional length . the electrical cable system is installed by clamping at least at two points to the longitudinally expandable - contractible elements . the secondary element is handled after the clamping so as to release the attachment of the undulations thereby converting the additional length into a free to be used excess length . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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novel benzyl - and phenylethylamines useful as anti - viral agents are claimed as well as a process and a pharmaceutical composition for combating viral infections . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a data processing system and method providing for the sharing of inputs and outputs between a first assistive technology application and a second assistive technology application . an input / output manager in the first application is used to manage inputs to and outputs from the second application . an input method in the first application sends input to the second application . an output method in the first application receives output from the second application . a channel is formed between the input / output manager and the input and output methods to pass input and output that allows assistive technology applications to share user interface devices . | 6Physics
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a method and article of manufacture , implementing the method , allocates space for a dataset . the dataset has an initial area and zero or more additional allocated areas to provide space for storing the dataset . the size of a new additional area is determined . the new additional area is associated with a new area number , and the size of the new additional area is based on the new area number . additional space for the dataset is allocated based on the size of the new additional area . alternately , an apparatus stores a dataset . a computer has a data storage device connected thereto . the data storage device has a plurality of areas for storing a dataset . the plurality of areas comprises an initial area having an initial area size and a plurality of additional areas having an additional area size , wherein the additional area size varies . in one embodiment , the additional area size monotonically increases . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a catheter , and preferably a urinary catheter , is disclosed , comprising an elongate shaft with a catheter insertion end and a flared connector connected to the elongated shaft opposite to the catheter insertion end . the flared connector forms a catheter connector end . further , a gripping sleeve is fixedly connected to the flared connector , and arranged to enclose at leat part of , and preferably essentially the whole , flared connector , apart from the catheter connector end . hereby , a standard catheter can easily be customized for various use situations and users with different needs , in terms of e . g . gripping and manipulation possibilities . a method for producing such a customized catheter is also disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of fabricating a sensor probe comprises : placing the end of an optical fiber 10 in a polymerization space 2 ; applying a drop of hydrogel pre - gel solution 30 to the end of the fiber ; exposing said pre - gel solution to an ultra - violet light source 24 to cause polymerization therein ; and monitoring a light signal that has passed down said optical fiber 10 in order to monitor said polymerization . | 6Physics
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a document holding and displaying apparatus which holds a plurality of documents and displays one of the documents . the apparatus includes a first support member which is generally of the same size of the documents , to which the documents are secured at a first edge by a spring biased clip . a second support member is hinged adjacent a first edge to the first support member adjacent to its first edge . documents on top of the document to be displayed are folded over a second edge of the second support member which is one half the length of the first support member . the edges of the first and second support members perpendicular to the first edges are provided with inwardly facing channels for retaining the edges of the documents . | 0Human Necessities
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a spool for a fishing reel made of engineering polymer and fitted on a shaft for rotation . the shaft may include a number of peripheral protrusions therearound to present a greater linear surface of contact to assure a bonding of the polymer and shaft to withstand lateral line pressure and to aid in reducing the shrinkage of the polymer during drying in the molding process or other locking means may be employed to prevent movement . | 0Human Necessities
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intelligent electronic sensors , system containing such sensors , and methods for using such sensors for monitoring electrical circuits are described herein . the electronic sensors can monitor current flow through a conducting line and are oriented substantially parallel to the conducting line . the electronic sensors comprise a sensor module comprising a current sensor chip , a shield , a conductor stabilizer located proximate the conducting line , and a securement device to connect the electronic sensor to the conducting line . these sensors may be non - intrusive , intelligent , multipurpose , have both a standalone and open architecture , and may be submersible . the sensors may be quickly mounted to live conducting lines without requiring outages and disturbing control circuitry and their outputs may be easily marshaled to new or existing ieds . other embodiments are described . | 6Physics
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to allow for easier opening of a refrigerator door , a pressure relief system is provided to relieve a pressure differential or vacuum that develops due to operation and use of the refrigerator . the pressure relief system includes a check valve having an orifice with a flexible membrane . an insulation portion of the pressure relief valve , which is foamed into the cabinet , spans from the fresh food compartment to a top of the cabinet and directs air towards the rear cabinet liner for moisture condensing measures . the pressure relief assembly also includes an adapter which mounts to the cabinet top and provides a mounting surface for an air return assembly . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a safe geometry nuclear fuel powder blender of a pneumatic type having a plurality of narrow flat - walled blending chambers or &# 34 ; slab tanks &# 34 ; extending radially outward from a pneumatic spouting tube having an inlet and an outlet at bottom and top , respectively , open to each slab tank or blending chamber and contained within a cylindrical cone - bottomed shell filled with neutron - absorbing material between the blending chambers . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a dynamic random access memory includes a semiconductor substrate having an active region including first and second diffusion regions of a transfer transistor , an insulating layer formed on the semiconductor substrate and having first and second contact holes , and a stacked capacitor having a storage electrode which is electrically coupled to the first diffusion region through the first contact hole formed in the insulating layer and an opposed electrode . the dram also includes a word line electrically isolated from the semiconductor substrate , and a bit line electrically isolated from the semiconductor substrate and electrically coupled to the second diffusion region through the second contact hole formed in the insulating layer . the second contact hole is substantially positioned at a center of the bit line . the word line has a bent portion located between the first and second contact holes so that the word line is separated from the second contact hole at a predetermined distance . | 7Electricity
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a system for performing a medical treatment in a blood vessel while providing downstream microcirculatory system protection , the system being composed of : a catheter having a longitudinal axis , a distal end , an outer lateral surface , a central blood bypass flow lumen extending along the longitudinal axis and opening at the distal end , blood flow inlet and outlet openings extending from the lateral surface and communicating with the bypass flow lumen , and first and second inflation lumens extending to the lateral surface at respective first and second locations that are spaced apart along the longitudinal axis and that are between the inlet openings and the outlet openings ; and first and second inflatable members secured to the lateral surface and each having an interior that communicates with a respective one of the first and second inflation lumens , wherein the catheter has a thin outer wall enclosing a hollow interior that is completely occupied by the bypass flow lumen , except for the space occupied by the first and second inflation lumens . | 0Human Necessities
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an inter - labial pad which can flexibly follow - up the fluctuation of pressure exerted on an inter - labial pad in the right - to - left direction caused to the inter - labial pad in a wearing state , in which an inter - labial pad is inserted between the labia of a wearer to be sandwiched by the labia , and the inter - labial pad comprises an absorbent body , the absorbent body is constituted with fibers capable of absorbing a menstrual blood , the direction of the fibers thereof is aligned in the direction along which an inter - labial pressure is caused in a wearing state and , accordingly , the inter - labial pad can be flexibly compressed and recovered , and can follow - up the inter - labial pressure in a wearing state to prevent leakage of menstrual blood or detachment of the inter - labial pad . | 0Human Necessities
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a circuit board for electric components has at least one current conductor , which is configured as a molded part , and at least one unhoused electric component affixed to the current conductor . the circuit board exhibits improved operating reliability . | 7Electricity
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a medical implant made of polymeric material having an increased oxidation resistance is formed by a method including the steps of placing a resin powder in a sealed container . a substantial portion of the oxygen is removed from the sealed container by either a vacuum , an oxygen absorbent or by flushing with inert gas . the container is then repressurized with a gas such as nitrogen , argon , helium or neon so that long term storage may be possible . on use , the resin is transferred to a forming device which both melts and forms the resin in an oxygen reduced atmosphere to produce a polymeric raw material such as a rod or bar stock . the medical implant is then formed from this raw material annealed and sealed in an air - tight package in an oxygen reduced atmosphere . the implant is then radiation sterilized and thereafter annealed in the package for a predetermined time and temperature sufficient to form cross - links between any free radicals in neighboring polymeric chains . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention achieves technical advantages as a preamplifier write driver having a varying common - mode output voltage . this varying common - mode output voltage also adjusts the derivative of the common - mode voltage , which is proportional to the amount of current coupled onto the mr head through parasitic capacitance . currents of a first circuit and a second circuit are matched to overcome process variations and modeling errors . a pair of transresistance amplifiers are driven by control lines to achieve these matched currents . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to the automatic welding of plastic parts possessing a built - in winding . in order to carry out an automatic welding operation without risking damaging the parts by subjecting them to an excessive welding temperature , there are regulating means for varying the electrical energy supplied to the winding , in order , during the welding phase , to maintain the temperature of the winding between a minimum temperature , below which welding cannot be carried out , and a maximum temperature , beyond which the parts will be damaged . the invention is used particularly for the production of systems for the distribution of gas under pressure by means of plastic pipelines . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and imaging system for operating imaging computed tomography using a radiation source and a plurality of detectors to generate an image of an object . the method includes : defining a desired image characteristics ; and performing calculations to determine the pattern of fluence to be applied by the radiation source , to generate said desired image quality or characteristics . then , the radiation source is modulated , to generate the intended pattern of fluence between the beam source and the object to be imaged . the desired image characteristics can comprise at least one of desired levels of contrast - to - noise ratio and signal - to - noise ratio , and may provide at least one of : desired image quality in at least one defined region of interest ; and at least one desired distribution of said image quality . | 6Physics
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in a memory circuit , the word line decoder includes a memorization logic circuit that provides for the memorizing of the selection of the word lines . this memorization provides for the simultaneous erasure of all the words lines for which the selection has been memorized . | 6Physics
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an armoire includes a cylindrical cabinet which has a truncated portion . an oval mirror is slideably mounted on the truncated portion of the cabinet . the plane of the oval mirror is inclined relative to the vertical thereby enabling a user to view his or her entire stature in a convenient manner . the mirror can be easily opened to reveal items stored on shelves which are mounted in the cabinet . the armoire includes an adjustable mirror , a folding table , and a set of rotatably mounted storage drawers all of which are mounted in the cabinet . | 0Human Necessities
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an information storage system includes one or more information update terminals , a mapper , one or more partial - databases , and one or more query terminals , exchanging messages over a set of communication channels . an identifier - mapping mechanism provides a method for delegating control over retrieval of the data stored at the partial - databases to one or more mappers , typically operated by one or more trusted third parties . update terminals supply information , that is stored in fragmented form by the partial - databases . data - fragment identifiers and pseudonyms are introduced , preventing unauthorized de - fragmentation of information -- thus providing compliance to privacy legislation -- while at the same time allowing query terminals to retrieve the stored data or learn properties of the stored data . the mapper is necessarily involved in both operations , allowing data access policies to be enforced and potential abuse of stored information to be reduced . introduction of multiple mappers acts to distribute information retrieval control among multiple trusted third parties . introducing so - called ` groupers ` increases the efficiency of data retrieval for a common set of queries and further reduces potential abuse of information . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a communication network used to link information handling systems together utilizes a switching network to transmit data among senders and receivers . each individual packet of data is described and controlled by an fcb . the bandwidth associated with the storing and distribution of data is optimized by chaining the data packets in different types of queues , or operating without chaining outside a queue . when a frame is in an output queue , the third word contains an rfcba for egress of the frame to a line port , and an mcid for ingress from an output queue to a switch port . the rfcba and the mcid have multicast capabilities . the format does not require a third word when a frame is in an input queue . | 7Electricity
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microlaser cavity and externally controlled , passive switching , pulses solid microlaser including a saturable absorber 46 and a device for introducing a beam 56 into the microlaser cavity initiating or starting saturation of the saturable absorber . | 7Electricity
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there is disclosed a method of supporting location services in an unlicensed mobile access network , comprising transferring location related information between one or more mobile stations and a network control element . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides novel biomarkers for use in the diagnosis and prognosis of cancerous and malignant conditions and further of diseases which are mediated by a proinflammatory immune response . the biomarkers are glycoproteins , the levels of expression of which have been correlated by the inventors to correspond to particular disease conditions . the invention further extends to methods for use in monitoring the response to therapy of a treatment for use in the treatment of a cancerous condition or proinflammatory disease . | 6Physics
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an alarm system for signaling incapacity of a vehicle driver to sustain a safe level of attention to his driving as may be occasioned by want of sleep or the influence of alcohol or drugs , with such system including an electric enabling switch in series with the ignition switch and the battery . a normally closed push button alarm switch is mounted on the steering wheel whereby a driver &# 39 ; s hand can concurrently grip the steering wheel and depress the button to keep the alarm switch open . the alarm switch is in series with the other switches as well as with an alarm signaling device so that an alarm is given when the driver &# 39 ; s grip on the steering wheel is relaxed . another signal device is connected in series with the battery and the ignition and enabling switches whereby passengers may be assured that the alarm system is energized and has not been disabled by an overconfident driver . | 6Physics
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a control system which is capable of selectively using any of a plurality of communication devices . when an operator selects a desired communication device from a plurality of communication devices , state information concerning each of the communication devices is rewritten so as to render only the selected communication device usable . the control system uses properties of the os to temporarily stop all the communication devices , and thereafter controls only the selected communication device usable in accordance with the changed state information . | 7Electricity
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apparatus and method to permit selective cutting and coagulation required in fine and delicate surgical procedures . the apparatus includes two body members having proximal ends and distal ends with jaw members located adjacent the body member &# 39 ; s distal ends . the body members are joined at a pivot located adjacent to the first and second jaw members joining the first and second body members where the body members &# 39 ; rotation about the pivot defines a plane of rotation . the scissors are adapted for selective application of energy to at least one jaw member by a switch located in the plane of rotation . | 0Human Necessities
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a bottom - loading multi - axial bone anchor apparatus is disclosed . the apparatus includes a receiver member , a crown member , a bone anchor and a retaining member . the receiver member defines an upper opening and a lower opening , which may form part of the same opening , a channel , and a groove . the crown member and bone anchor are loaded into the lower opening of the receiver member , and the retaining member fits around the bone anchor and into the groove in the receiver member . the bone anchor is capable of multi - axial positioning with respect to the receiver member . an elongated member is placed in the channel of the receiver member , contacting the crown member , and a compression member is applied via the upper opening . the compression member presses down on the elongated member , which presses down on the crown member and locks the bone anchor between the crown member and the retaining member . | 0Human Necessities
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an oil reclamation device includes a full flow filter fitted around a partial flow filter within an open - ended casing . the open end of the casing is capped by a housing defining a vaporization chamber . in normal operation , oil flows from oil passage through the full flow filter to a branched leg . a metering jet provided in the branched leg allows a minor portion of the oil to flow through the partial flow filter and then into the vaporization chamber . the full flow filter extracts solid contaminants having a particle size of 15 microns or greater . the partial flow filter extracts solid contaminants of 1 micron or greater . the filter element of the partial flow filter is composed of compressed cotton fibers and preferably has a higher density in an upper end adjacent the vaporization chamber . in the vaporization chamber , liquid contaminants are removed from the minor portion by a heating element . the temperature within the chamber is monitored and controlled by a thermocouple and an indicating device is also provided to warn an operator when the temperature is not within an acceptable range . the oil passage includes a bypass valve so that oil can bypass the full flow filter when it is clogged . an audible or visual indicating means is provided to warn an operator when the bypass valve is opened . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a filter device , in particular a reflux vacuum filter , has at least one filter housing in which at least one filter element can be accommodated . the filter element defines a longitudinal axis , and has at least two valve units in the form of a bypass valve and of a pre - pressurizing valve . the valve units are arranged concentric to and along the longitudinal axis of each filter element . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a hoisting machine , such as a cable block , includes a support frame having at least two face plates , which are detachably joined together and spaced apart by at least two longitudinal members . the support frame includes a simple structural design , in which the longitudinal members are detachably joined to the face plates such that the ends of the longitudinal members are pressed against a bearing surface of the face plates in the direction of their lengthwise axis , transversely to the longitudinal member . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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orthopedic implants of zirconium or zirconium - based alloy coated with blue or blue - black zirconium oxide or zirconium nitride to provide low friction , highly wear resistant coatings especially useful in artificial joints , such as hip joints , knee joints , elbows , etc . the invention zirconium oxide or nitride coated prostheses are also useful in that the coatings provide a barrier against implant corrosion caused by ionization of the metal prosthesis . such protection can be extended by the use of oxidized or nitrided porous coatings of zirconium or zirconium alloy beads or wire mesh into which bone spicules may grow so that the prosthesis may be integrated into the living skeleton . | 0Human Necessities
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several ursolic acid derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are provided . the ursolic acid derivatives and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof have at least one of an anticancer and an anti - inflammatory effects . a method for increasing a reactive oxygen species in a cell is also provided . the method comprises a step of providing the cell with a pharmaceutical composition including an ursolic acid derivative . | 0Human Necessities
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the potential for environmental release of unused and expired medications is reduced by the provision of a system and method for combining the unused or expired medication with an amount of activated carbon as part of a disposal procedure . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a method for controlling bi - directional switches in power converters , with separate control signals for both current directions , preferably 3 × 3 matrix converters , a switching process from a base main state , into a secondary main state , and vice versa , occurs after a voltage controlled two - step process or a voltage controlled four - step process , without additional operational current - conducting components . after a first step , all uni - directional switches , apart from those at the interface of reference main state and target main state , are switched off and after a second step , all target main state switches are switched on . the switching processes can thus be carried out , at any time , by an appropriate choice of interval beginning and interval end , whereby a free - wheeling arm for both current directions permanently exists , the only requirement being the creation of a current interval for each phase in multi - phase systems . the method is applicable with practically all supply current frequencies . | 7Electricity
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a pneumatic regulating valve that operates on high - temperature , high - pressure gases . this invention reduces the upstream pressure of a flow of gas , which can be as high as 10 , 000 psia , down to a level usable by downstream control valves , which may require controlled pressure input . the springs and seals of this invention are isolated from the high temperature and pressure of the upstream gas , thus enabling regulation of gas flows of up to 10 , 000 psia and 2 , 500 ° f . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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one embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates establishing a quorum for a cluster of computers that are geographically distributed . the system operates by detecting a change in membership of the cluster . upon detecting the change , the system forms a potential new cluster by attempting to communicate with all other computers within the cluster . the system accumulates votes for each computer successfully contacted . the system also attempts to gain control of a quorum server located at a site separate from all computers within the cluster . if successful at gaining control , the system accumulates the quorum server &# 39 ; s votes as well . if the total of accumulated votes is a majority of the available votes , the system forms a new cluster from the potential new cluster . | 6Physics
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a thin film transistor structure is provided . the tft comprises a gate , a first electrode , a second electrode , a dielectric layer , and a channel layer . by overlapping the area between the first electrode and the gate , the tft structure acquires a parasitic capacitor that is unaffected by manufacture deviations . therefore , the tft needs no compensation capacitor , thereby , increasing the aperture ratio of the tft . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus is disclosed for staging or cooling a substrate between high temperature thermal processing steps . in the disclosed embodiment , one or more cooling stations are located off - line within a wafer handling chamber , outside the thermal processing chamber . after thermal processing , a hot wafer can be loaded on to one station , where the wafer is subjected to forced convection cooling . in particular , the wafer is subjected to cooling gas from above and below through perforated upper and lower showerhead assemblies . the wafer can thus be cooled rapidly on a station while other wafers are transferred into and out of the processing chamber . desirably , the wafer is cooled on the station to a point at which it can be handled by a low temperature wafer handler and stored in a low temperature cassette . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a material handling system incorporating an air operated scissors lift mounted on an air bearing pallet to move heavy or cumbersome loads . on top of the upper platform is a second air bearing pallet channelled so it can move in a guided path for use with a transition plate for transferring , loading and unloading heavy loads onto or from a truck bed or from a shelf or rack especially designed to support and handle heavy loads . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an actuator is formed by using at least one flexure that is continuously flexible between a rigid connection to a stator and a rigid connection to a translator . the one or more continuously flexible flexures provide a long range of translator motion when combined with an electrostatic levitation arrangement . in selected embodiments , the flexures that are continuously flexible are straight beam flexures , so as to provide a high degree of stiffness . in other embodiments , the flexures are pre - bent to provide a longer switching throw from a relaxed state . where the translator is required to be displaced in a generally straight - line direction , some off - axis displacement will occur , but is preferably accompanied by a stepping of a levitation voltage pattern . in another embodiment one and only one straight beam flexure is used and the levitator is caused to rotate about a rotational axis that is intersected by the one straight beam flexure . | 7Electricity
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a system for providing non - invasive neuromodulation to a patient includes a mouthpiece and a controller . the mouthpiece includes an elongated housing , a printed circuit board , control circuitry mounted within the elongated housing , and a cable for connecting to a controller . the controller includes an elongated u - shaped element , an electronic receptacle , and a microcontroller . a method for providing non - invasive neurorehabilitation of a patient including connecting a mouthpiece to a controller , transmitting a numeric sequence to the mouthpiece , generating a first hash code , transmitting the first hash code to the controller , generating a second hash code , comparing the second hash code with the first hash code , enabling electrical communication between the mouthpiece and the controller only if the first hash code matches the second hash code , contacting the mouthpiece with the patient &# 39 ; s intraoral cavity , and delivering neurostimulation to the patient &# 39 ; s intraoral cavity . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus stores one set of dots which represents a graphic pattern and a second set of dots which represents an alphanumeric pattern . according to a distinction code , the patterns are either combined in an or - write mode , in which the two patterns are logically added in a common portion , or in an over - write mode , in which the second pattern replaces the first pattern in the common portion . | 6Physics
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a method of beacon rebroadcast for use in a packet - based , centrally - controlled , wireless network includes embedding auxiliary network information in a header portion of a packet transmitted over the network by a central controller ; receiving a packet having auxiliary network information therein by a device in the network ; rebroadcast , by the device in the network , of the packet having auxiliary network information therein in a predetermined time slot , wherein the predetermined time slot is predetermined by the central controller ; and receiving , by a device not already on the network , of the auxiliary network information bearing packet , thereby allowing the device not already on the network to join the network . | 7Electricity
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the present invention has been made in an effort to provide a cvd apparatus and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using the same having advantages of providing a precursor supplying apparatus that can prevent defects and / or contamination by source material - based contaminants that may result from certain operations performed during maintenance work . an exemplary precursor supplying apparatus for a cvd apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a precursor storage tank , a gas inlet line adapted to flow inert gas into the storage tank , a gas supply line connected to the storage tank and adapted to supply a precursor to a cvd chamber , and a backflow - prevention line connected to the gas inlet line and adapted to flow an inert gas into the storage tank and / or the gas inlet line . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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we propose an encryption scheme which uses steganography . the encryption algorithm encrypts messages by embedding them in a data stream in such a way that an adversary cannot get information about the messages . since the embedding is the only computation requires this scheme is optimal in computational efficiency . however , since the size of the data stream is large , this scheme is most beneficial when the cost of bandwidth is less expensive than the cost of computation . the scheme embeds the message as specified by a pseudo random generator . therefore , the scheme &# 39 ; s security is based on a new weak assumption base on the pseudo random generator which we introduce . | 7Electricity
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a ferroelectric capacitor includes a bottom electrode , a top electrode , an a ferroelectric layer located between the top and bottom electrodes that extends to completely encapsulate the top electrode , except for a contact hole to allow metalization of the top electrode . the total encapsulation of the top electrode reduces the sensitivity of the ferroelectric capacitor to hydrogen and thus improves electrical switching performance . the encapsulation technique can also be used to improve the performance of ferroelectric transistors and other devices . | 7Electricity
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a synthetic layered silicate material may be produced which exhibits tolerance to high levels of electrolytes and surfactants as measured by viscosity , hydration rate and clarity . the synthetic layered silicate material may produce similar or improved rheological properties when compared to natural hectorite at comparable or lower addition rates in select aqueous systems . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for forming wirings of an integrated circuit comprises a step of forming wirings on a substrate , a step of coating the wirings with a thin under metal layer , a step of coating the under metal layer with a mask except a part of the under metal layer , a first etching step of removing the under metal layer which is not coated by the mask to expose upper portions of at least ones of the wirings , an electroplating step of depositing a plating metal layer on the exposed upper portions , a step of removing the mask , and a second etching step of removing all of the remaining under metal layer , whereby said plating metal layer is formed by substantially same material as that of the exposed upper portions or by a material which can be closely contacted with the exposed upper portions and whereby said under metal layer is formed by a material which can be preferentially removed from the exposed upper portions . | 7Electricity
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the present invention proposes a new method for improving the performance of a real - valued filterbank based spectral envelope adjuster . by adaptively locking the gain values for adjacent channels dependent on the sign of the channels , as defined in the application , reduced aliasing is achieved . furthermore , the grouping of the channels during gain - calculation , gives an improved energy estimate of the real valued subband signals in the filterbank . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to spectral image sampling . an image is projected onto an array of optical transformation devices . image intensity values transmitted by said array of optical transformation devices are detected at each sensor element of an image sensor . the image sensor comprises a plurality of photosensitive sensor elements configured to detect a magnitude of incident light , wherein said sensor elements are shaped as regular polygons whose aspect ratio is controlled to minimize sensor element count while obtaining a desired image quality . the detected image intensity values are processed to infer the image . | 7Electricity
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an integral tape path assembly includes a head subassembly , a buffer / guide subassembly and a spaced sensor / guide subassembly , all mounted to a common tape path plate . the buffer / guide subassembly includes a buffer arm which pivots about an axis shared by a fixed guide . a hall - effect position sensor can be mechanically calibrated via an aperture in a housing . the speed sensor / guide subassembly includes a roller which serves to guide the tape on the take - up side of the tape drive system and to drive a shaft holding a speed indicator for a speed sensor . the speed sensor / guide subassembly includes a fixed - orientation washer for urging the tape against an upper flange of the roller . the washer is off - center sprung to counter distorting forces engendered by the tape as it engages the roller . accordingly , a compact tape path assembly is provided requiring a reduced number of precision alignments and minimizing sources of tape distortion . | 6Physics
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a universal parallel ruler is disclosed . a desired angle of rotation of a preset member relative to a base line is selected . this angle of rotation is introduced into the ruler via an input station mounted on the ruler . the desired angle of rotation of the preset member is displayed on a display and an input signal representative of this desired angle of rotation is input to a comparator . the preset member is rotated . a detector detects the actual angular position of the preset member relative to the base line and it introduces another input signal to the comparator representative of the actual position of the preset member relative to the base line . when the actual angular position of the preset member equals the desired angle of rotation , of the preset member that is , when the two input signals to the comparator are approximately equal , a coincidence signal is generated which may light a lamp , indicative of this coincidence , and may activate a braking mechanism which will function to apply a braking force to the preset member , thereby preventing further angular rotation of the preset member and preventing the actual angular position of the preset member from exceeding the desired angle of rotation of the preset member input via the input station . the scale is then rotated to the new position of the preset member and locked in its new position . alternatively , a desired angle is memorized in the input station and input to a comparator . the actual position of the scale is input to the comparator . upon coincidence , an output from the comparator brakes the scale rotation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a device for propping up hair comprising a bob member for being attached to the back of the hair a comb attached to the bob member for supporting the bob member . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of combining a channel quality estimate for the radio channel based on direct measurement of carrier and interferer energies , and a channel quality estimate for the radio channel based on channel decoder metrics , to obtain a final channel quality estimate in terms of carrier - to - interference ratio for the radio channel , which is more reliable , consistent and accurate than that obtained with the individual methods . after computing a direct channel quality estimate and a decoder metric - based channel quality estimate for the radio channel , confidence levels , p , p , are assigned to the two estimates . p is multiplied with the direct channel quality estimate and p is multiplied with the decoder metric channel quality estimate . the respective products are added to obtain the final channel quality estimate in terms of the carrier - to - interference ratio for the radio channel . | 7Electricity
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provided is a microswitch wherein the versatility of a lever member can be prevented from being reduced while the rigidity of the lever member is improved . the microswitch is provided with a housing containing a switch mechanism , a plunger which transmits power to the switch mechanism , and a lever member , the base end of which is supported by the housing . in the microswitch , the tip end of the plunger abuts with the bottom surface of the lever member at an intermediate position in the longitudinal direction of the lever member , and an object to be detected can abut with the top surface of the lever member on the tip end side of the lever member . further , a first reinforcement portion is formed on the top surface of the lever member , excluding an object abutment portion with which the object to be detected is to be abutted , and a second reinforcement portion is formed on the bottom surface of the lever member , excluding a plunger abutment portion | 7Electricity
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a reverse air flow oven for symmetrically heating product inserted within a heating chamber in the oven . the oven includes duct work configured symmetrically about the heating chamber , and a fan provides continuous circulation through the duct work and the heating chamber . the duct work also includes a pair of doors having complimentary configurations so that in one configuration , the air flow is in a first direction , and in the complimentary configuration , the doors cause air flow in the opposite direction . further , a perforated plate regulates and equalizes air flow across the heating chamber and includes valve plates for controlling a build up of static pressure within the heating chamber . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention is directed to a refill valve for use in single point battery watering systems for refilling wet cell batteries . the refill valve comprises a porous internal flame arrestor that is in the path of the liquid . such a design is advantageous because it prevents the internal propagation of flames between battery cells through the battery watering system under dry conditions . | 7Electricity
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a tubular hydrogen permeable metal membrane and fabrication process comprises obtaining a metal alloy foil having two surfaces , coating the surfaces with a metal or metal alloy catalytic layer to produce a hydrogen permeable metal membrane , sizing the membrane into a sheet with two long edges , wrapping the membrane around an elongated expandable rod with the two long edges aligned and overlapping to facilitate welding of the two together , placing the foil wrapped rod into a surrounding fixture housing with the two aligned and overlapping foil edges accessible through an elongated aperture in the surrounding fixture housing , expanding the elongated expandable rod within the surrounding fixture housing to tighten the foil about the expanded rod , welding the two long overlapping foil edges to one another generating a tubular membrane , and removing the tubular membrane from within the surrounding fixture housing and the expandable rod from with the tubular membrane . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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process for preparing prostanoic acid derivatives , in particular derivatives of 9 , 15 - dioxygenated prostanoic acid and prost - 13 - enoic acid , related additionally unsaturated derivatives , homologs thereof and intermediates therefor , in which a lower alkyl ester of 2 - cyclopent - 2 - en - 1 - one in which y is ch 2 ---- m wherein is ch 2 ch 2 , ch ═ ch or c . tbd . c and m is an integer from 2 - 4 is treated with nitromethane to yield 2 -- 3 - nitromethyl - cyclopentan - 1 - one and the latter compound or its corresponding 1 - hydroxy analog are converted to the corresponding aldehyde , 2 - cyclopentan - 1 - on - 3 - al or 1 - hydroxy - 2 - cyclopentan - 3 - al , respectively . treatment of the aldehyde with the ylid prepared from the appropriate wittig reagent , preferably a dimethyl 2 - oxoalkylphosphonate of the formula 2 pch 2 co n ch 3 in which n is an integer of from 1 - 6 and alk is an alkyl containing from 1 - 3 carbon atoms yields the corresponding derivatives of 2 -- 3 - cyclopentan - 1 - one or - 1 - o1 in which the oxygen functions may be selectively protected and transformed by conventional means , and in which the unsaturated bonds may be reduced to a single bond . the prostanoic acid derivatives possess prostaglandin like biological activities . methods for their use are also disclosed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to novel antimicrobial peptides , to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said peptides , and to the uses thereof , in particular as antimicrobial drugs , disinfectants , pesticides or preservatives . the present invention also relates to a transgenic plant expressing said novel peptides . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for cutting an arcuate groove in an uncured concrete coating on an arcuate surface . a jet stream of water is directed at the coating along a line extending tangentially of the surface in a downward direction . the object is rotated at a relatively low speed in relation to the stationary water jet . the invention also encompasses a method of applying a concrete coating to pipe wherein after the cement is forced onto the pipe a wrapping material is wound around the pipe in a spiral pattern to hold on the concrete . the wrapping material may be a water impervious plastic which will affect curing of the cement without the aid of chemical curing agents . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a reactor containment vessel of the present invention has a primary reactor containment vessel disposing a dry well for storing a reactor pressure vessel , a wet well for storing a pressure suppression pool , and an equipment room disposing below said pressure suppression pool inside thereof . further , the primary reactor containment vessel includes an outer cylindrical wall reaching to a base mat from a top slab of the primary reactor containment vessel and facing the drywell , the pressure suppression pool and the equipment room respectively , an inner cylindrical wall facing the pressure suppression pool and the equipment room respectively , and a pressure suppression pool floor partitioning among the pressure suppression pool and the equipment room , and an outside portion of the outer cylindrical wall , an inside portion of the inner cylindrical wall , an outside portion of the ceiling and a lower portion of the pressure suppression pool floor are formed of a steel plate reinforced concrete respectively . the reactor containment vessel can contribute to shorten construction period and thereby improve economic efficiency of nuclear power generation facilities . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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provided is a printing arrangement having a driving station operatively driving print media along a path , an adhesive application station to apply adhesive to the print media , and a printing station to print upon the print media . the printing arrangement has a page binding support tray having a tray , a vibrator and a binding press . the tray is suspended from a frame via dampers , said tray operatively receiving the print media after printing and after the adhesive has been applied . the vibrator is arranged below a corner of the tray , and the binding press is arranged on the frame over the adhesive and configured to bind the print media by applying pressure to the adhesive . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an ic has cells placed in a cell row having a utbox - fdsoi pmosfet including a ground beneath the pmos , and an n - doped well beneath it and configured to apply a potential thereto , and a utbox - fdsoi nmosfet including a ground beneath the nmos , and a p - doped well beneath the ground and configured to apply a potential thereto , and cells , each including a utbox - fdsoi pmosfet including a ground beneath the pmos , and a p - doped well beneath the ground and configured to apply an electrical potential to the ground , and a utbox - fdsoi nmosfet including a ground beneath the nmos , and an n - doped well beneath the ground and configured to apply a potential thereto . the cells are placed so that pmos &# 39 ; s of standard cells belonging to a row align along it and a transition cell including a another well and contiguous with first row standard cells thus ensuring continuity with wells of those cells . | 7Electricity
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a combined writing tool comprises a cylindrical casing ; a push button extended from the top end of said cylindrical casing by force of a spring ; a plurality of writing cartridges arranged in the casing and adapted to be alternatively extended from the bottom end of the casing through a small aperture formed therein ; and a cam arranged in the casing and adapted to cause a tip of either one of the writing cartridges to be alternatively extended from and retracted in the casing through the small aperture in response to the pushing operation of the push button . the combined writing tool makes it possible to extend or retract either one of the writing cartridges from or into the casing through the small aperture only by a pushing operation of the push button . thus easy operation can be obtained and unwanted extension of the writing cartridge can be prevented . in addition , it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation during an exchange of the writing cartridge , to enable an easy one - hand operation , to improve the reliability of the mechanism , and to reduce a size of the mechanism . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of encoding digital video data corresponding to a sequence of input video frames is disclosed . the input video frames are encoded into a sequence of output video frames . the method comprises encoding a first input video frame in a first encoder instance using intra - frame encoding to produce a first intra - frame , decoding the first intra - frame to produce a first decoded frame , encoding the first decoded frame in a second encoder instance to produce a first output video frame . a digital video encoding system is also disclosed , as well as a camera comprising such a system , and a computer program product for performing the method . | 7Electricity
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a digest playback method involves accumulating plural pieces of information data each piece indicating information , selecting any one of plural pieces of information data responding to an input operation , reproducing information according to one piece of information data selected , detecting an information reproduction frequency for each of plural pieces of data , and , in response to a digest playback command , digest reproducing the information being in an order based on the number of the information reproducing frequency for the plural pieces of information data . the method , thus , provides the digest playback of the information which is expected that the user wants to really see and listen to from the recorded information . | 6Physics
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in a video conferencing system , digital data representing pixels of a selected scene are stored in a video accumulator array memory cells , each cell having memory with several register structures and having the capability of processing the digital data to facilitate compression of the digital data . the vam has the ability to tell the processor information about the temporal nature of the video data without requiring the processor to first read the data and then test the data . in accordance with the present invention , the capability of processing the video data is designed directly in the memory function as they are stored . the memory array , by providing a capacity of temporal processing wherein the digital data in one video frame can be logically interacted with another video frame later in time , can make a significant reduction in the bandwidth required to transmit a video frame . in a scheme for representing gray scale luminosity , the luminosity is digitally represented by the plus and minus differences from the mid point of the gray scale . a color video camera , in addition to generating color separation pixel values , also generates gray scale luminosity values which include a steady state infrared component provided by steady sate illumination of scene in order to reduce the adverse effects of fluorescent lighting . | 6Physics
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in order to facilitate child seat installment in a vehicle and to improve performance of a child seat during front impact vehicular collisions , a seat arrangement is provided that includes a seat base into which the child seat can be detachably connected and a load leg pivotally mounted at one end of the base . the load leg is provided with a telescopic length adjustment , which allows the length of the load leg to be adjusted and then to be securely locked at a selected length . the top end of the load leg is provided with a fold latch arrangement which automatically engages when the load leg is rotated from a stored position to an operative one . this arrangement has a push - button type release feature to facilitate easy folding . alligator clamp - like members are provided at the other end of the base to clamp the seat belt , which is used to secure the base to a vehicle seat cushion , and to prevent the belt from slipping in its axial direction . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an aromatic polyamide molding compound , comprising : i . an aromatic polyamide having the basic structure ## str1 ## where ar is an aromatic radical without amine - reactive functional groups n is a number between 5 and 500 ; x represents -- so 2 -- or -- co --, and y represents -- o -- or -- s --; and ii . an aromatic liquid crystalline thermoplastic . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system and method are disclosed for configuring video ports on a computer . an operating system is used to generate a visual user interface comprising a plurality of icons representing video input sources coupled to a tuner and a plurality of icons representing tuner output channels . a user provides input data to associate individual video input sources with individual tuner output channels , thereby generating a set of predetermined video source - channel associations . appropriate control signals are then used to process video data in accordance with said predetermined video source - channel associations . | 6Physics
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a reconfigurable register array structure allows an agent to transmit data from a single channel or in bundled form from multiple channels . the structure makes economical use of valuable chip space by reducing the size of the overall register array system . a coalescing prestage is used to collect data from single channels or from multiple channels and to multiplex the data , based on a priority scheme , to supply the data to a primary stage of first - in - first - out register arrays . the coalescing prestage may include one or more first registers , a delay register , multiplexers to select outputs of the first registers , and multiplexers to select outputs of the delay register . alternatively , the coalescing prestage may include one or more register array structures , each such structure having independent write ports , one for each channel . data coalesced in the coalescing prestage is provided to a primary stage . the primary stage may include one or more logical register arrays configured as one physical array . separate write pointers may be used to ensure data from a particular channel is provided to the correct location in the physical array . | 6Physics
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methods are disclosed for rapid , reliable and simple isolation of rna from formalin - fixed paraffin - embedded tissue samples . rna purified in this manner can be used to monitor gene expression levels . the tissue sample can be a tumor or other pathological tissue . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the rear cover for a film camera pivotably connected at one end to the camera housing and connectable at its other end to the housing is provided with a lock for releasably connecting the connectable end of the rear cover to the camera housing . the lock comprises a bias integrally connected to the film viewing window secured in the rear cover of the camera and a latch cooperating with the bias for releasably connecting the connectable end of the rear cover to the camera housing . in a second aspect of the invention , a second bias is provided which is integrally connected to the film viewing window and releasably secures a battery cell to the rear cover of the camera . in a third aspect of the invention , a structure for securing a battery cell to the rear cover of the camera is provided which is integrally connected to the film viewing window located therein . | 6Physics
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a turbomachine diffuser includes a body having an inner surface defining a diffuser flow path , a plurality of stationary struts extending from the inner surface , and a plurality of flow mixing lobes arranged in an annular array on the inner surface . the plurality of flow mixing lobes is configured and disposed to guide a substantially high momentum flow toward the inner surface of the body . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a device for deriving the contour lines for an object from stereophotographic films taken through photographic lenses comprises steroscopic viewing apparatus for comparing the films to locate the different points on the object having a selected height and for producing first position signals representing the positions of the different points in one of the films , and a correction mechanism responsive to the first position signals for producing second position signals which represent corrected positions of the points for defining a contour line corresponding to the selected height . | 6Physics
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serum - free media for growth and proliferation of chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells in culture are provided . a serum - free medium for growth of chondrocytes includes a serum - free composition comprising fgf - 2 , linoleic acid , ascorbic acid , b - mercaptoethanol , transferrin and dexamethasone . further , the composition comprises egf , pdgfbb , insulin and albumin . a method for growing chondrocytes in a serum free medium comprising the compostion is also provided . also provided for mesenchymal stem cell growth , is a serum - free medium which includes a composition comprising fgf - 2 , lif , scf , pantotenate , biotin and selenium and method , therefore . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of manufacturing a thermal interface material , comprising providing a sheet comprising nano - scale fibers , the sheet having at least one exposed surface ; and stabilizing the fibers with a stabilizing material disposed in at least a portion of a void space between the fibers in the sheet . the fibers may be cnt &# 39 ; s or metallic nano - wires . stabilizing may include infiltrating the fibers with a polymerizable material . the polymerizable material may be mixed with nano - or micro - particles . the composite system may include two films , with the fibers in between , to create a sandwich . each capping film may include two sub films : a palladium film closer to the stabilizing material to improve adhesion ; and a nano - particle film for contact with a device to be cooled or a heat sink . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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provided are : a sliding plate , the thickness and performance of which can be easily adjusted ; and a floor plate for a turnout , using the sliding plate . a sliding plate is provided with a backing material comprising a steel plate or the like , a punching metal disposed on the backing material , and a sintered meal powder layer formed on the upper surface of the backing material so as to cover the punching metal . the sintered metal powder layer is formed by subjecting an alloy powder for sintering to sintering and rolling , and is impregnated with a lubricating resin through heat melting . the sintered metal powder layer formed on a metal area of the punching metal has undergone high - pressure compression and therefore exhibits a high sintered density and excellent resistance to impact , load and wear . meanwhile , the sintered metal powder layer formed in empty spaces of the punching metal has undergone low - pressure compression and therefore exhibits a low sintered density and a high impregnation rate of the lubricating resin , thus attaining excellent lubrication . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a stick - slip piezo motor . a piezo housing holds at least two piezo elements . the piezo elements are both rigidly connected to the piezo housing . at the end of each of the piezo elements is a piezo friction element . each of the piezo friction elements is in friction contact with a moving friction element . while oscillating between a stick phase and a slip phase , both of the friction elements operate in conjunction to move the moving friction element in a desired travel direction . the piezo elements oscillate out of phase such that when one of the oscillating piezo elements is operating in the slip phase and moving in a direction opposite to the desired travel direction , the other oscillation piezo element is operating in the stick phase and is moving in the travel direction in order to counteract and overcome unwanted dragging of the moving piezo element . | 7Electricity
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a lubrication system for an internal combustion engine includes a variable displacement oil pump supported on the engine block and connected to draw oil from the oil pan and to supply pressurized oil to various engine components . the pump defines variable displacement pumping chambers for carrying oil from an inlet to a pressurized outlet . an exemplary embodiment includes a vane pump with a feedback displacement control using pressure from the lubrication system to actuate a slide ring in the pump to control the pump output . numerous features of the pump are disclosed . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and system for automated testing and / or measurement of a plurality of substantially identical components by means of x - ray radiation comprises a testing / measuring device with an x - ray device , a protection cabin surrounding the testing / measuring device , a conveying device for continuously conveying components to or away from the testing / measuring device , and a control / evaluation unit , which is set up for automated control of the system and for evaluation of the x - ray signals . the testing / measuring device comprises a support and a rotor mounted on the support so as to be continuously rotatable , the x - ray device being arranged on the rotor and the conveying device being set up for serial conveying of the components through the rotor and the control / evaluation unit for computer tomographic evaluation of the x - ray signals . | 6Physics
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an assembly including a pump attachment particularly adapted to form an nonaerosol pump sprayer , and a method of using the same . the apparatus desirably includes an attachment having a pump sprayer which is pressurized on the upstroke enabling the sprayer to be shipped and stored in a relaxed position . the attachment includes a body , a coupling , a shaft , a piston , an inlet valve and a biasing member . the body defines an elongate chamber having the first end , second end , and an interior wall extending between the first end and second end . the coupler is sized and shaped to secure the body to the neck of a container . the shaft extends through the opening in the first end of the chamber and defines an internal flow channel . the piston is reciprocally mounted within the chamber and includes an inner annular surface surrounding the shaft and an outer annular surface sized and shaped to form a sealing engagement with the interior wall of the body . the attachment defines a sealing surface substantially fixed with respect to the piston and a second sealing surface substantially fixed with respect to the shaft . the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface having the first position wherein the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface cooperate to prevent the flow of liquid between the piston and the shaft . the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface also has a second position wherein the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface permit the flow of liquid between the piston and the shaft . the piston is formed from a single piece said piston and defines an inner annular surface surrounding the shaft and an upper outer annular surface sized and shaped to form a sealing engagement with said interior wall of the body and a lower outer annular surface sized and shaped to form a sealing engagement with the interior wall of said body . | 6Physics
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a method for liquid spill containment utilizes a collapsible and reusable spill containment bag which is flexible and includes a main body portion and a tubular extension portion at the upper end thereof . the extension portion which can be folded or inserted into the main body portion enhances the storage capacity of the bag and may form a closure for the upper end of the bag . engagement means are provided on both the main body portion and the extension portion . in using the bag , the engagement means are used to suspend the bag in various positions on a tanker truck with a liquid transport system to receive or contain a leak . the containment bag may also be utilized to collect liquid leaking from a drum or barrel . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to novel benzisothiazol - 3 - one - 5 - sulfonyl derivatives , processes for preparing them , pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of chemokine receptors . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a wager is placed by a first user for a second user , through a wager server . the wager is composed from a selection of events and associated odds . the wager is tracked by the wager server . once an outcome of the wager is determined , the wager server notifies the second user . if the outcome is positive , the second user is provided the winnings of the wager , while the first user receives no monetary reward from the wager . | 6Physics
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multi - layer concrete forms are provided that can include outer layers having a scrim layer there between . the forms may include a form section having four edges , wherein at least two of the edges are configured to abut one another ; and a flange section extending from at least one of the other four edges . processes for constructing a concrete form are provided with the process including providing a substantially flat section of form to a construction site , with the section having four edges ; substantially abutting at least two of the edges to create a tubular form ; and heat sealing the edges . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system of modulation and demodulation for the transmission of binary data in the presence of multipath . the binary data modulates the phase of the carrier and the same binary data , after a delay of &# 34 ; δ &# 34 ; bits , also modulates the frequency of the carrier . following reception , the binary data is obtained either by frequency demodulation or by a method of coherent phase shift demodulation wherein the mark or the space frequency is selected for detection of each bit in accord with the bit received &# 34 ; n &# 34 ; bits previously . the system selects between the demodulation methods to obtain one which operates satisfactorily in the instant electromagnetic environment . | 7Electricity
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a process for synchronizing data between a remotely located device , such as a personal digital assistant , internet - enabled phone , handheld computer , laptop or desktop computer , and a central computer system . the data may be related to offline applications running on the device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus for measuring gas leakage including a hollow container having a gas inlet port which is connected to a reference pressure gas supply via a valve and another gas outlet port that is connected to a test container ; a liquid container located in the hollow container , a balance mechanism mounted within the hollow container which is maintained in equilibrium by an inverted floating cup that is attached to the underside of the balance beam and which is immersed in a liquid contained in the liquid container , a supply pipe that introduces gas at a reference pressure into the floating cup , a detector which detects the inclination of the balance mechanism and generates a signal corresponding thereto , a measuring device that measures the displacement of the floating cup as a function of the signal from the detector , and a restoring means that will restore the equilibrium of the tilted balance beam . | 6Physics
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