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a method and apparatus for coupling multiple usb host controllers to a high speed bus is described . the apparatus uses a usb arbiter to couple multiple usb host controllers to the high speed bus .
6Physics
an optical vend sensing system for use in vending machines employs a row of light emitters on one side of a region through which a vend product passes during delivery and a row of light detectors on the opposite side . each detector is substantially aligned with a corresponding one of the emitters , and is capable of receiving light from any of more than one of the emitters when that emitter is activated . the emitters are individually activated in sequential , round - robin fashion and multiple detectors are monitored for each emitter when activated . interruption of detectible beams between an activated emitter and one of the multiple emitters monitored for the activated emitter . power applied to an activated emitter is calibrated in steps to a minimum level sufficient to ensure detection by all monitored detectors of light emitted by an activated emitter , plus a safety margin .
6Physics
the present invention is an automated crawling robot system including a platform , a first leg assembly , a second leg assembly , first and second rails attached to the platform , and an onboard electronic computer controller . the first leg assembly has an intermittent coupling device and the second leg assembly has an intermittent coupling device for intermittently coupling the respective first and second leg assemblies to a particular object . the first and second leg assemblies are slidably coupled to the rail assembly and are slidably driven by motors to thereby allow linear movement . in addition , the first leg assembly is rotary driven by a rotary motor to thereby provide rotary motion relative to the platform . to effectuate motion , the intermittent coupling devices of the first and second leg assemblies alternately couple the respective first and second leg assemblies to an object . this motion is done while simultaneously moving one of the leg assemblies linearly in the desired direction and preparing the next step . this arrangement allows the crawler of the present invention to traverse an object in a range of motion covering 360 degrees .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a steroid ointment formulation which has enhanced physical and chemical stability is formed of 11β , 17α )- 17 -- 9α - fluoro - 11β - hydroxy - 17 - androsta - 1 , 4 - dien - 3 - one , and a vehicle containing as major ingredients propylene glycol and water , cetearyl alcohol and ceteareth 20 or other dispersing agent for propylene glycol , together with a sodium or potassium citrate and magnesium hydroxide buffer to impart a neutral or slightly alkaline apparent ph , a non - acidic long chain fatty acid wax to impart proper consistency to the ointment and sodium metabisulfite and butylated hydroxy toluene as antioxidants , together with thickeners , emollients , lubricants and other conventional ointment formulation ingredients .
0Human Necessities
a method of producing a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbons is disclosed . the method employs carbon containing material , water and a reaction chamber in a hot subterranean formation . the method steps include : forming an aqueous slurry containing said material in divided , flowable form , passing the slurry into said subterranean formation for chemical interaction of said material at said elevated temperature to form said hydrocarbon , and recovering said hydrocarbon .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a reusable multi - functional pad / filtration device for providing an easy and unique way to absorb fluids from raw , thawed , or cooked foods . the device features two outer layers that sandwich two middle layers and an absorbent gasket . the gasket is positioned between the two middle layers . borders are disposed on each side edge of the device . the device may be used in combination with a holding system that includes a base and a serving tray .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the conventional condensation of naphthalene - 1 , 4 , 5 , 8 - tetracarboxylic acid with 1 , 2 - diaminobenzene gives the resulting naphthoylenebisbenzimidazole isomers together in the cis and trans form . it is desirable to shift the isomer ratio of the mixture obtained toward the desirable trans product and to reduce the amount of cis product obtained . it is also desirable to develop a process of preparation which optimizes the yield and improves the waste water situation . this object is achieved according to the invention by subjecting virtually stoichiometric amounts of the starting compounds to a precondensation at 60 ° to 110 ° c . in an aqueous medium and then completing the condensation in the aqueous medium in a second stage at 130 ° to 180 ° c .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method for changing a personal profile or context during a transaction , is described . in one embodiment , the method is to be implemented on a system . in one embodiment the method comprises receiving travel selections for a first leg of an itinerary ; receiving an assignment of the travel selections for the first leg to a first profile ; receiving travel selections for a second leg of the itinerary ; receiving an assignment of the travel selections for the second leg to a second profile ; and billing for the first and second legs of the itinerary as a single multi - leg travel itinerary , and billing the first leg of the itinerary to the first profile and billing the second leg of the itinerary to the second profile .
6Physics
a battery with traveling disk &# 39 ; s function stores and retrieves data when connecting to hand - held electrical apparatus , or stores and retrieves data when connecting to electrical apparatus . thus the battery with traveling disk &# 39 ; s function provides the function of storing and retrieving data .
7Electricity
the purpose of the present invention is to provide a copolymer allowing for an antifouling coating composition used for the formation of an environment - friendly antifouling coating film . the antifouling coating composition gives the coating film increased water resistance and can maintain the stable dissolution property and antifouling performance of the coating film without causing coating film defects such as a crack during long - term seawater treatment . an aspect of the present invention provides a copolymer for an antifouling coating composition , including a copolymer having , on a side chain , a group represented by chemical formula and having , on terminal , at least one of a group represented by chemical formula and a group represented by chemical formula .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method of releasing a stuck vehicle with a rocking - free process which continues until the process is suppressed . the process is suppressed after a differential lock , closed at the beginning of the process , remains open for a predetermined time , or after reaching and maintaining a clutch load limit for a predetermined time , or after reaching a limit transmission gear , and maintaining the limit value for a predetermined time , or after registering the wheel rotational directions while a transmission gear engages , and after a predetermined time , in which the registered wheel rotational direction corresponds to a required direction for the gear engaged , or after a transmission gear is engaged , a transmission condition is maintained for a predetermined time , engaging a clutch for the predetermined time , a wheel speed difference limit value is reached , and the wheel speed difference remains at or falls below the speed difference limit value for the predetermined time .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an analog to digital converter converts an analog signal to a digital signal . the adc includes an input channel , a sampling circuit coupled to the input channel , an integrator coupled to the sampling circuit , and a feedback circuit coupled to the integrator . the input channel receives the analog signal . the sampling circuit samples the analog signal . the integrator receives the sampled analog signal and a feedback signal and integrates a superposition of the sampled analog signal and the feedback signal . the feedback circuit generates the digital signal according to an output of the integrator and sends the feedback signal indicative of the digital signal to the integrator .
7Electricity
an audio - visual educational device including a housing including a plurality of separate viewable indicia each representative of an object which produces a distinctive audible sound associated with the corresponding object . a sound emitting area is also provided in the housing in close proximity to each object . an electronic controller operably mounted in the housing selectively produces and emits or causes to be emitted through an audio output device each of the distinctive audible sounds from the corresponding sound emitting area responsive to manual selection of one viewable indicia . the user then receives an audible queue in the form of the audible sound to look in the direction of sound emanating from the corresponding sound emitting area thereby learning to associate the selected viewable object with its corresponding audible sound .
6Physics
a self - inking hand stamp incorporating an improved inking arrangement permitting a shorter stroke and also providing a special removable ink pad assembly with associated convenience features .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a directory assistance system includes a request handling module for receiving a plurality of incoming directory assistance requests from requesters and an agent platform for handling the directory assistance requests by providing at least one listing to the requester . a record database stores a record relating to the first request , and includes a first identifier , a time and a listing entry . an incoming request tracking module tracks second incoming directory assistance requests , by reviewing a second identifier associated with the directory assistance request , comparing the second identifier against the first identifiers in the records , and if a record has a matching first identifier to second identifier from request , then , prior to the second request being sent to the agent platform , offering to automatically provide the stored listing entry from the record to the requester .
7Electricity
this invention provides a practical synthesis route for 4 , 5 - dihydroxypentane - 2 , 3 - dione , an unstable small molecule which is proposed to be the source of universal signaling agents for quorum sensing in bacteria . the synthesis route includes new intermediates and allows preparation of isotopically - labeled dpd and ent - dpd . the method provides sufficient quantities of dpd for study of spontaneous binding of borate to dpd , the signal for the marine bacteria v . harveyi
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the invention relates to compounds acting as selective antagonists of transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily m member 8 , and having formula . said compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases associated with activity of trpm8 such as pain , inflammation , ischaemia , neurodegeneration , stroke , psychiatric disorders , itch , irritable bowel diseases , cold induced and / or exhacerbated respiratory disorders and urological disorders .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an improved source - level debugger for object - oriented application programs which may include linked native language dynamic load libraries . the debugger is compatible with the java platform debugger architecture , and provides new capabilities such as patching of java variables and reading and writing strings from and to the application under test and being run by a local or remote java virtual machine .
6Physics
this circuit provides for synchronizing the internal clocks of at least two central processing unit process controllers . in order to synchronize the internal clocks of these central processing units , the cpus periodically execute a predetermined set of operating instructions which cause their internal clocks to coincide . this synchronization function is dynamic in that it is continually performed in an on - line fashion while the processors are performing their telecommunication process control function .
7Electricity
glass - forming molds comprising titanium aluminum nitride glass release coatings are reconditioned with aqueous mineral acid solutions comprising fluoride and phosphate ions to provide molds with restored glass release characteristics without recoating , permitting the molding of glass articles from aggressive ion - exchange - strengthenable high - alkali aluminosilicate glasses at high temperatures over extended mold service intervals .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the method and apparatus of data communications for a transmitter in a millimeter wave network are provided . the method includes : generating a control physical layer preamble ; generating a header , wherein the header includes a mode indicator ; modulating and encoding a payload according to the mode indicator ; generating a packet according to the control physical layer preamble , the header and the payload ; and transmitting the packet .
7Electricity
to reduce signal rate in connection with a code error detecting circuit for handling transmitted signals encoded in accordance with an mb1c code , the transmitted signal is divided into a plurality of p parallel signals each of which has a bit rate 1 / p of the bit rate of the input signal . the number of parallel signals p is restricted to meet the condition that the product of × p is equal to the smallest number which is a multiple of both and p . the parallel secondary signals are delayed relatively to one another in a manner which guarantees that the error codes contained in them coincide . the secondary signals are then exclusive ored with one another and the exclusive ored output is directed to an error detection circuit to detect whether an error has occurred in the input signal .
7Electricity
a moisture testing device having various applications including the testing of moisture in the thermal insulation of insulated pipe , the device having a readout and related components connected to a detector assembly which is pivotally mounted at the end of an adjustable pole . the detector assembly utilizes the principle of neutron back scatter or neutron moderation which is known for measuring water and hydrogen , but it is designed as a highly efficient screening device which can for example test thousands of feet of pipe in a day .
6Physics
a well safety valve for controlling the fluid flow through a well tubing in which the valve is biased closed . when fluid control pressure is supplied from the well surface , the valve is opened , but the valve closes when the control pressure exceeds a predetermined value . the tubular member controlling the actuation of the valve member includes a first upper and a second lower telescoping section with releasable locking means normally securing the telescoping sections together . a stop shoulder is positioned in the path of movement of the second section in the opening direction for actuating the release of the locking means when the control fluid force exceeds said predetermined value , and the second telescoping section is moved in a closing direction for closing the valve member when the locking means is released . the locking means may be either a shear pin or a resettable lock .
4Fixed Constructions
an occupant support includes an intermediate layer and a wicking layer atop the intermediate layer . the wicking layer comprises a first region having a lower moisture wick rate and a second region having a higher wick rate . a moisture management cover for use with an occupant support article has discrete higher and lower wick rate regions . a related method for transporting moisture away from a target region of an occupant support comprises distributing the moisture over an area beyond area a and exposing the distributed moisture to a fluid stream capable of receiving the moisture .
0Human Necessities
a transducer is disclosed in which energy received from either mechanical or acoustic sources is converted into modulated optical power . the transducer is comprised of three basic components , an input optical fiber , an output optical fiber and a means for varying the optical coupling coefficient between the two fibers in response to information containing energy received from a mechanical or acoustic source . the input optical fiber carries a steady state optical signal which may be either continuous or pulsed . the means operates to control the coupling of the steady state optical signal into the output optical fiber . an intensity modulated output signal is then carried by the output optical fiber away from the transducer . the intensity modulated output signal may be either detected and thereby converted to electrical energy for transmission or may be transmitted in an optical form if optical communications facilities are available .
6Physics
a needle comprises an elongated first shaft element with a c - shaped cross section and an elongated second shaft element with a c - shaped cross section . the first shaft element and the second shaft element are adapted to be detachably connected to each other . this is achieved by an overlap of respective end sections of the first and second shaft elements . within the channel formed by the shaft elements , an optical probe may be accommodated from which the shaft elements may be removed by separating the two shaft elements from each other .
0Human Necessities
a method and device for monitoring the noise from a sensor and a use of the method in automobiles for determining a frictional value between tires of a motor vehicle and a road surface , in particular an economical and reliable method for monitoring a sensor noise and a corresponding device for obtaining , amongst other things , system - relevant information may be achieved , wherein an influence on spectral components of the sensor noise signal is determined and compared with set values .
6Physics
a bicycle fork crown cover including an upper cover and a lower cover connected to the upper cover . the upper cover defines at lease one setting aperture and the lower cover includes at least one flexible setting post dimensioned to engage with the setting aperture , and wherein the lower cover is connected to the upper cover by engaging the flexible setting post with the setting aperture .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an arrangement for actuating laminas on a wave - type loom , in which the laminas are held individually by a coupling body which extends over the width of the loom , the driving of the laminas taking place by drive means arranged closely alongside each other over the width of the loom and act on the coupling body and are coupled with drive cams , the drive means being so dimensioned that the part acting on the coupling body is several times the thickness of a lamina .
3Textiles; Paper
an idling control apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes a valve element amounted in a passage for air for idle running of the engine bypassing a throttle valve mounted in a suction conduit for communicating a portion of the suction conduit upstream of the throttle valve with a portion thereof downstream of the throttle valve , and a bimetal member in the form of a spiral operatively connected to the valve element for varying the quantity of air flowing through the passage for air for idle running of the engine in accordance with changes in the temperature of the engine . the end of an outermost convolution of the bimetal member is a fixed and the end of an innermost convolution of the bimetal member is a movable member , and a bimetal shaft connected to the movable end of the bimetal member for transmitting a displacement of the bimetal member to the valve element is journalled by a bearing means , thereby inhibiting vibration of the bimetal member to prevent variations in the quantity of air flowing through the passage for air for idle running of the engine from occurring .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the present disclosure relates to a durable chemical treatment to enhance the adsorbency of activated carbon , which may be exposed to liquids such as rain , sweat , water , and the like . the treatment comprises a fluorocarbon that is applied at low add - on levels . the treated activated carbon is useful in a number of applications , including air filters , gas masks , solvent recovery devices , and chemical and biological protective gear .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a trifold side seamed film produce bag includes a front wall and a back wall , first and second side edges sealed together and a seamless bag bottom . the bag is joined at the side edges to additional bags by a perforation . the bag is corona treated on at least one wall and promotional material is printed on the treated surface . the bags are folded to one third of their height to fit compact bag roll dispensers . the bags are folded in a z - fold or c - fold configuration . the method includes manufacturing the bags and winding them onto cores or forming the bags into coreless rolls . an apparatus for forming the side seamed bags includes an extruder , a tubing flattener , a perforator , a sealer , a corona treater , a printer and a slitter . the treated , printed bags may be stored on rolls for later slitting into two bag streams and folding into thirds .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the present invention is directed to systems and methods which utilize a cavity ringdown spectroscopy technique for measuring vapor transmission rate through a barrier film by first allowing the vapor to accumulate over a period of time after a steady state condition has been achieved . in this manner , in one embodiment , water permeation through a plastic film , even at very low permeability rates , can be accumulated over time . the accumulated water vapor is then measured and a calculation made as to permeation per unit of time . one main advantage of the accumulated method is that minimum vapor detection is limited only by the ability to produce a good seal around the edges of the plastic film in the sample cell .
6Physics
a piezoelectric device including : a piezoelectric element having , on a surface of a piezoelectric body , an exciting electrode and a drawing electrode that is electrically coupled to the exciting electrode and draws an electrode to an external section , and a substrate bonded to the drawing electrode with a metallic brazing material , in that : the piezoelectric element contains a connecting electrode connecting the exciting electrode with the drawing electrode ; and the connecting electrode and / or the exciting electrode contains an underlying layer provided on the surface of the piezoelectric body and a surface layer section provided on a surface of this underlying layer , wherein : the underlying layer is provided using the metallic brazing material and a metallic material of adverse wettability ; and a portion of the surface layer section is removed in a manner that the exciting electrode and the drawing electrode are separated .
7Electricity
a method and system are disclosed to enable and control power reduction in a blade / chassis system . a “ maximum power reduction ” attribute is stored in the vpd of the blade . the management module of the chassis in which the blades and power supplies are located uses this information to manage the power reduction of blades when the system is operating in an over - subscription mode and a power supply fails . if throttling is required , the system knows the amount of power reduction available for each blade and controls the throttling by spreading it out among the blades in the system so that , ideally , no blade will cease operation altogether .
6Physics
a wireless system includes a transmitter with a baseband processor responsive to groups of transmitter antenna arrays for communicating over directional beams ; and a receiver with a baseband processor responsive to groups of receiver antenna rays for communicating with the transmitter over the directional beams , the receiver including both a rank adaptation providing a transmit mode feedback to the transmitter and a blind beamforming providing a transmit beamformer index feedback to the transmitter and receiver groups of antenna arrays .
7Electricity
novel solutions are described herein for providing a consistent quality of service , latency - wise , for remote processing by managing the process queues in a processing server and temporarily pausing frame production and delivery to limit the lag experienced by a user in a client device . the claimed embodiments limit the latency experienced by a user by preventing the production rate of rendered frames at the server from significantly outperforming the decoding and display of the received frames in the client device and avoiding the resultant lag .
7Electricity
an electronic data processing circuit includes an operating module such as a microprocessor , at least one data memory and a data bus extending between the data memory and the operating module . in order to provide an electronic data processing circuit which is better protected against undesired alterations , at least one encoding module is provided in the region between the data memory and the data bus and / or in the region between the operating module and the data bus . the encoding module is constructed in such a way that data traffic between the operating module and the data bus or between the data memory and the data bus can be encoded and / or decoded .
6Physics
a multiprocessor electronic circuit and an electronic data processing system comprising such circuit are disclosed for reducing the power consumption and the chip area consumption of a multiprocessor system having cryptographic functionality . in one embodiment , the multiprocessor electronic circuit comprises a plurality of processors , a single cryptographic processing unit that comprises a plurality of input / output buffer pairs and two cryptographic engines , a cipher engine and a hash engine , and associated control logic .
6Physics
one embodiment of the present invention provides a system that accommodates different clock frequencies in an ethernet passive optical network . the system receives a signal from an optical line terminal at an optical network unit and derives an olt clock . the system also maintains a local clock . the system further receives from the olt an assignment for an upstream transmission window , during which the onu can transmit an upstream data burst to the olt based on the local clock . the system adjusts the number of bits of the data burst without affecting the payload data carried in the data burst , thereby allowing the data burst to fit properly within the upstream transmission window and compensating for frequency differences between the local clock and the olt clock . the system transmits the data burst based on the local clock in the upstream transmission window .
7Electricity
an immersive hearing loss and auditory prostheses simulator allows a person who listens through the simulation system to experience an actual shift in his or her thresholds for detecting ambient sounds , in a way that is similar to the shift in thresholds experienced by a hearing - impaired person . the simulator shifts the listener &# 39 ; s thresholds while also processing the input signals for suprathreshold stimulation . with a controlled degree of auditory threshold shift with loudness recruitment , a hearing loss simulator is made valid and flexible .
7Electricity
a digital memory system is provided wherein a received radio frequency signal is separated into a pair of quadrature signal channels , the signals in each one of the channel being sampled and stored in a digital memory at a rate substantially lower than the nyquist sampling rate . during recall the stored samples are sequentially read from the memories at the rate at which they were stored . the samples read from the memories in each of the channels are sampled at the relatively low sampling rate and are then combined into a single channel after shifting the phase of the signals in one of the channels 90 degrees , to form a composite signal having a plurality of radio frequency signal components , each one being separated in frequency from another one by an amount having a predetermined relationship to the pulse repetition frequency of the sampling pulses ; one of such radio frequency signal components having the frequency of the received signal . means , fed by the received radio frequency signal , are provided to selectively couple only the one of the produced plurality of radio frequency signal components of the composite signal having the frequency of the received radio frequency signal to an output for retransmission .
7Electricity
a method and system are provided of using a patterning device . an exemplary method includes defining a first region on a surface , the first region being associated with a first element of the patterning device , defining a second region on the surface , the second region being associated with a second element of the patterning device , activating the first element to expose the overlapping region , and deactivating the second element when the first element is active . the first region and the second region overlap in an overlapping region .
6Physics
a polyethylene floating roof design equipped with height adjustable bases . allowing full discharge of the tank and having people enter the tank and the space below the roof in case of adjusting the bases in maintenance mode for dredging and repairs .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
among other disclosed subject matter , a computer - implemented method for handling large amounts of data is to be initiated . the method includes receiving , using an application program executed from local memory of a computer system , portions of information from a first file . the method includes generating a database table in a peripheral storage device . the method includes storing the portions of information in the database table of the peripheral storage device . the method includes locking the database table , wherein the locking exclusively provides the application program a database accessing technique to the database table . the method includes processing by the application program the portions of information in the database table using the database accessing technique . the method includes clearing the database table upon a termination of the application program . the method includes , unlocking the database table upon the termination of the application program .
6Physics
a molding composition comprising a polycarbonate resin and plating modifier was found to be suitable for preparing metal coated articles where the metal coating is deposited by an electroless process . the plating modifier in accordance with the invention is at least one member selected from the group consisting of a polyanhydride , and a monovinyl aromatic - acrylonitrile copolymer . an advantageous embodiment of the invention includes incorporating in the molding composition a flame retarding amount of a conventional flame retarding agent for polycarbonate compositions .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an oxygenator module for gas exchange between blood and a gas in an extracorporeal lung support system , with several layers of semipermeable , gas - perfusable hollow fibers , wherein the hollow fibers of one of the layers are oriented at an angle of rotation about a central longitudinal axis of the oxygenator module with respect to the hollow fibers of another one of the layers , and with a potting which extends along the central longitudinal axis and in which the hollow fibers are fixed , wherein the potting defines a cavity that extends along the central longitudinal axis and in which the hollow fibers are arranged and which is blood - perfusable in the direction of the central longitudinal axis , wherein the potting has an essentially circular inner sheath surface that limits the cavity radially outward : as well as a method for producing the oxygenator module .
0Human Necessities
a thermal anemometer that separates sensor heating from sensor temperature measurement through a switched sampling technique . this approach demonstrates several advantages over the more typical circuitry employing a bridge , which simultaneously heats the sensor and senses the ambient and velocity sensor temperature . in a thermal anemometer in accordance with the present invention , sensor temperature is determined by sampled measurement of its resistance . sensor temperature is controlled by varying the voltage applied to the sensor with an error value determined by the difference between actual sensor resistance and the desired resistance .
6Physics
according to a method of manufacturing a mis semiconductor device of the present invention , a gate insulating film is formed on a silicon substrate , and a silicon thin film is deposited on the gate insulating film , whereafter a silicon film containing germanium is deposited on the silicon thin film and an amorphous silicon film is deposited on the germanium - containing silicon film . further , heat treatment is performed to diffuse the germanium in the germanium - containing silicon film into the silicon thin film , and a metal film is deposited on the amorphous silicon film and heat treatment is performed to cause a silicidation reaction to occur with the metal film to form a silicide film . therefore , the germanium - containing silicon film which can control gate depletion can be formed stably with a good reproducibility . further , since the silicide film on the gate electrode is formed on the silicon film , it can be formed with a low resistance .
7Electricity
this invention relates to a novel method for detecting cholesterol which is deposited in the bodies of mammals , which method comprises the steps of administering to a host an effective amount of a photosensitizer of at least one member selected from the group consisting of tetrapyrrole carboxylic acids , corresponding di - or tetrahydropyrrole carboxylic acids , mono -, di - or polyamides of said tetrapyrrole carboxylic acids with amino - mono - or dicarboxylic acids , and salts of the above compounds ; applying light of sufficient wavelength to the area of said mammal to be examined ; and observing the fluorescence emitted from the area in which cholesterol is deposited .
0Human Necessities
in a method for acquiring statistical information from data , an initial cumulative distribution function that characterizes an initial set of data is acquired . the acquisition of this cdf comprises acquiring a set of quantile endpoints that define the cdf . at least one additional cdf , which characterizes a further set of data , is also acquired . information that describes the initial cdf is combined with information that describes one or more additional cdfs , and the result is used to obtain a composite cdf that describes a combined set of data that includes the initial data set and the one or more further data sets . then , a new set of quantile endpoints is determined , that defines the composite cdf . the sequence of steps described above is repeated at least once more . the previously obtained composite cdf is used as the initial cdf for each repetition of this sequence .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a process for removing photoresist from semiconductor wafers is disclosed wherein at least one semiconductor wafer having at least one layer of photoresist is positioned in a process tank ; ozone gas is provided to said process tank ; and said semiconductor wafer is spayed with a mixture of ozone and deionized water via at least one nozzle . the temperature during the process is maintained at or above ambient temperature . the ozone gas supplied to the tank is preferably under pressure within said process tank and the nozzles preferably spray the mixture of deionized water and ozone at a nozzle pressure between 5 and 10 atmospheres . in another embodiment , the invention is an apparatus for carrying out the process .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a high - span anchoring system is described for a cavity wall incorporating a wall reinforcement combined with a wall tie which together serve a wall construct having a larger - than - normal cavity . further the various embodiments combine wire formatives which are compressively reduced in height by the cold - working thereof . among the embodiments is a veneer anchoring system with a low - profile wall tie for use in a heavily insulated wall . the compressively reduced in height wall anchors protrude into the cavity through the seams , between insulation strips , which seams seal thereabout and maintain the integrity of the insulation by minimizing air leakage . further , the eye wires extend across the insulation into the cavity between the wythes , and each accommodates the threading thereinto of a wire facing anchor or wall tie with either a pintle inserted through the eye or the open end of the veneer tie . the veneer tie is then positioned so that the insertion end is embedded in the facing wall . the close control of overall heights permits the mortar of the bed joints to flow over and about the wall reinforcement and wall tie combination inserted in the inner wythe and insertion end of the wall in the outer wythe . because the wire formatives hereof employ extra strong material and benefit from the cold - working of the metal alloys , the high - span anchoring system meets the unusual requirements demanded thereof .
4Fixed Constructions
consistent with an example embodiment , a bipolar transistor comprises an emitter region vertically separated from a collector region in a substrate by a base region . the bipolar transistor further comprises a field plate electrically connected to the emitter region ; the field plate extends from the emitter region along the base region into the collector region and the field plate is laterally electrically insulated from the base region and the collector region by a spacer . the spacer comprises an electrically isolating material that includes a silicon nitride layer and is vertically electrically isolated from the substrate by a further electrically isolating material .
7Electricity
a network of wireless nodes transmit electromagnetic signals , typically in the radio frequency mode , or at other frequencies . multiple infrastructure nodes pick up the signals transmitted by each wireless node . the signals are combined to estimate the actual signal transmitted by the wireless node , such as a leaf node sensor . many different diversity techniques may be used to combine the signals . in one embodiment , maximal ratio combining , equal gain combining , selection combining or switching combining is used to combine the signals .
7Electricity
an unlocking method for a vehicle , comprising : electrically conducting a sending end to the human body ; based on the contact between the human body and a vehicle body , establishing a connection between the sending end and the vehicle body through the human body ; and sending , by the sending end , an unlocking instruction to unlock the vehicle body . also provided is an unlocking system for a vehicle . the unlocking method is simple to operate , and has high user friendliness .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
this is a hand - propelled wheeled device for a rider . the device includes : a frame with two sides ; a first and second drive wheel rotatably mounted to the two sides ; a first hand crank connected to the first drive wheel through a first crank hub , and a first wheel hub that is connected to and rotates the first drive wheel ; a second hand crank connected to the second drive wheel through a second crank hub , and a second ratcheting hub that is connected to and rotates the second drive wheel ; at least one shifting mechanism to change a leveraging ratio between the first hand crank and the first drive wheel and between the second hand crank and the second drive wheel ; a pivoting backrest connected to the frame , wherein the pivoting backrest provides continuous back support to the rider ; an adjustable hammock seat connected to the frame ; a third support connected to the frame ; and a braking mechanism to retard movement of the first and second drive wheels .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a global property trading board game having a game board with a continuous travel path divided into stations being associated with respective countries and having markings , including economic values representative of the respective countries &# 39 ; gross domestic product . movement of a game - piece along the travel path is determined by a chance - controlled device . each player is allocated a line of credit represented by international business cards in various monetary denominations . the respective players are further assigned a global region constituting a trade - bloc of countries . a player may acquire the assets of any country corresponding to the station in which the game - piece is located , assuming the assets are not owned by another player , by payment of the designated economic value utilizing the player &# 39 ; s international business cards . when a competing player &# 39 ; s game - piece is located within a station wherein the assets are owned by another player the competing player must pay a tax to that player . several of the stations are keyed to playing cards that impose either a monetary penalty , or a monetary reward ; other stations affect advancement of the respective player &# 39 ; s game - piece . the player who acquires all or most of the countries &# 39 ; assets within its assigned trade - bloc and has successfully defended its home sovereignty is the victor .
0Human Necessities
non - boil boiling point indicator includes a probe housing having inner and outer chambers and a heater located within the inner chamber at a free end of the probe housing . the probe housing has a free end provided with non - restrictive apertures . similar non - restrictive apertures are located between the inner and outer chambers and from the outer chamber to an outer environment surrounding the probe housing . the temperature of the test fluid is monitored by a temperature monitoring device . as the test fluid is rapidly heated , its temperature quickly rises then flattens out before boiling point . this change is used to extrapolate to the boiling point . localized steam or vapor bubbles are created next to the heater , which causes the test fluid above the heater to be propelled upwards and overflow through the unrestricted apertures at the top of the inner chamber into the outer chamber .
6Physics
a semiconductor and heat sink assembly of the type having two groups of semiconductor devices only one group of which is operable at any instant in time has the semiconductor devices arranged , with respect to the heat sink portion of the assembly , in a divided manner such that maximum utilization is made of the heat sink to thereby provide improved duty cycle capabilities .
7Electricity
a display device comprising an array of encapsulated pixels . the encapsulating pixel includes an optical element which is altered from a first optical state to a second optical state upon when a potential difference is generated across it . the optical element is in contact with two electrodes which are connected to a pixel driver for generating the potential difference . the encapsulated pixel is hermetically sealed from the environment by a sealing layer and the driver receives power wirelessly via an inductive power transmission system .
6Physics
a lens - fitted photographic film unit has a pushbutton such as a flash button or a shutter release button . the pushbutton is formed integrally with a front wall of the film unit but partially separated therefrom by a slit . the pushbutton is surrounded by a ridge - shaped barrier which prevents it from being accidentally depressed by neighboring articles . the barrier projects outwardly from the front wall .
6Physics
this invention provides novel biphenyl compounds represented by the following general formula : ## str1 ## , optically active bodies thereof , liquid crystal compositions containing at least one of these compounds , light switching elements comprising at least one of the above compounds as a constituent element , and a method of producing the compound .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a vehicle cargo rack is provided with a sill connected to the vehicle , at least one rotatable joint mounted on the sill , and at least one arm coupled to the at least one joint and configured to hold cargo .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a fuel cell assembly includes a manifold having a plurality of fuel cell connecting zones . at least some of the zones have differing characteristics such as area and arrangement of electrical connections and inlet and outlet ports corresponding to differing electrical power capacities . the assembly also includes one or more fuel cell stacks . at least some of the stacks have differing electrical power capacities , differing characteristics corresponding to the differing characteristics of the manifold zone , and corresponding differing arrangements of electrical connections and inlet and outlet ports . these differing characteristics are designed so that a fuel cell stack of a particular capacity can be connected only to a manifold zone corresponding to such capacity .
7Electricity
a liquid filter including a valve arranged in a supporting tube of a filter insert , in which the valve is fixed by a disk which is oversized relative to a mounting opening , so that reliable sealing to the edges of the disk is facilitated . use of the disk simplifies the mounting of the valve .
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the instant invention relates to crosslinked copolymers of vinylic macromers containing perfluoropolyalkylether and polyalkylether segments with minor amounts of vinylic comonomers and ophthalmic devices such as intraocular implants and contact lenses and particularly soft hydrogel contact lenses made therefrom .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an improved method for manufacturing a vacuum port manifold having a plurality of ports each having a planar sealing surface derived from an intermediate unitary structure having a compound curved surface at least in part . the planar sealing surfaces are formed by machining selected planes across the corresponding compound curved surface .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a discharge apparatus for use in bins or hoppers in which a pluraity of rolls are disposed in a lower portion of the bin , and are so arranged to inhibit gravitational flow of material between the spaces defined by adjacent rolls . the rolls include knobs , plates , or the like extending outwardly therefrom , and the rolls may be arranged in a single row , or in multiple rows . when the rolls are rotated , material above the rolls is permitted to flow between the rolls and out of the bin or hopper . the rolls may be horizontal , or inclined , and may be variously shaped , including cylindrical , conical , or other geometrically complimentary shapes .
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a crimp height adjusting mechanism in a machine for crimping terminals onto the ends of conductors of flexible flat cables . the adjusting mechanism is interposed between the movable crimping die and its drive mechanism and effects changes in crimp height by varying its length . the adjusting mechanism utilizes a sliding wedge block that causes a followed member to extend or recede a desired amount . an adjusting screw controls the sliding movement of the wedge so that very precise changes in crimp height can be achieved .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the invention relates to compounds of formula wherein r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , x , ar , and are defined herein or to a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof . compounds of formula i have a good affinity to the trace amine associated receptors , especially for taar1 . the compounds can be used for the treatment of depression , anxiety disorders , bipolar disorder , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , stress - related disorders , psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia , neurological diseases such as parkinson &# 39 ; s disease , neurodegenerative disorders such as alzheimer &# 39 ; s disease , epilepsy , migraine , hypertension , substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders , diabetes , diabetic complications , obesity , dyslipidemia , disorders of energy consumption and assimilation , disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis , disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm and cardiovascular disorders .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method for parallel scrambling of a sequence of serially transmitted digital bits comprises an initializing scrambling step and subsequent scrambling step . the initializing scrambling step comprises the steps of generating a scrambling bit sequence and storing the scrambling bit sequence in a scrambling register . the subsequent scrambling step comprises : storing a sequential group of bits in the same sequence in which they were received , each of the group of bits containing the same number or fewer bits than the scrambling bit sequence ; xor - ing the sequential group of bits with corresponding bits of the scrambling bit sequence in parallel , thereby generating scrambled bits ; and shifting the bits in the scrambling register by a number of spaces equal to the number of scrambled bits and subsequently transmitting and storing the scrambled bits in corresponding cells of the scrambling register in lowest ordinal sequence for use in subsequent xor - ing of a next sequential group of bits .
7Electricity
a coupling device for connecting a mobile medical apparatus such as a wheeled support stand for intravenous infusion devices to a wheelchair . the coupling device attaches to the framework at the rear of said wheelchair and is adjustable between an inward storage position and an outward operational position . a variable clamping means secures support stands , of various dimensions , to the rear of the wheelchair for tandem movement with said wheelchair .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an application for a device for removably holding a structure to a work surface includes a base frame member , a first side of which interfaces with the structure and the second side of which has a water - tight base seal attached . at least one vacuum cell is formed in the water - tight base seal and each vacuum cell has at least one inlet port connected to a vacuum conduit for evacuating the at least one vacuum cell .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an improved method of reducing wear dust and torque required to turn a multi - port rotary disc valve utilizes a thrust bearing to hold the valve seat and / or valve disc such that they are not in contact with each other , or have light contact each other .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a method of fabricating a semiconductor device capable of suppressing defective etching in formation of a deep trench also when the number of polishing steps is reduced is obtained . this method of fabricating a semiconductor device comprises steps of forming a first trench on an element isolation region of a semiconductor substrate , forming a first film consisting of an insulator film to fill up the first trench , forming a second trench larger in depth than the first trench in the first trench , forming an embedded film in the second trench and substantially simultaneously polishing an excess depositional portion of the first film and an excess depositional portion of the embedded film .
7Electricity
a method of repairing tubulars downhole is described . a swage is secured to a force magnification tool , which is , in turn , supported by an anchor tool . applied pressure sets the anchor when the swage is properly positioned . the force magnification tool strokes the swage through the collapsed section . the anchor can be released and weight set down on the swage to permit multiple stroking to get through the collapsed area . the swage diameter can be varied .
4Fixed Constructions
the present invention provides a method for making a high temperature coating comprising applying to a surface a precursor polymer which decomposes to a substantially pure product selected from the group consisting of a refractory metal carbide and a refractory metal boride , and exposing the precursor polymer to conditions effective to decompose the precursor polymer to said substantially pure product .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the present invention relates to a base powder for preparing functional beverages , soft drinks or an additive for food products , which is made with red raspberry from rubus idaeus and with clinoptilolite zeolite contained in the zam ® . the powder is prepared with dehydrated fruit juice . the raspberry juice extract is obtained by slowly heating a pot containing the ground fruit or a receptacle with fruit , using the bain - marie method , without exceeding 70 ° c . the juice is stabilized , dehydrated , optionally mixed with sugar substitutes , sweeteners or fiber , and , lastly , homogenized . the object of the present invention is to provide a food - grade base powder of natural origin that is totally different from current presentations of red raspberry on the market . likewise , the present invention seeks to utilize the therapeutic properties of said fruit as a coadjuvant in controlling active and passive tobacco consumption , nicotine detoxification and nicotine addiction , and also detoxification in the case of other toxic substances in tobacco smoke , as an antioxidant , antimutagenic , anticancer agent and immunostimulant . it is 100 % rehydrateable in water , easy to transport and has a shelf life in excess of one year .
0Human Necessities
the present invention relates to a self drilling rock bolt which may be used in mining applications . self drilling rock bolts are typically are formed by rebars having an axially extending central passageway for water passage and post grouting . costs of such hollow steel rebars is quite high . in the present invention , a rock bolt is formed from a hollow tubular member which may be steel pipe , and a reinforcing arrangement comprising prestressed concrete type steel strand wound around the outside of the hollow tubular member .
4Fixed Constructions
a mechanism for switching the wheels of baby stroller between a fixed - direction mode and a free steering mode by a far - end controller drives a positioning member through a connecting member . the positioning member is used to catch and fix the wheel seat of the stroller into the fixed - direction mode , and is also capable of releasing the wheel seat back into the freeing steering mode . the far - end controller enables a user to shift the mode of steering without bending down , and eliminates the need to suspend the front wheel while steering the baby stroller , in order to change direction .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a window system , incorporating an outer bulletproof glass layer coupled with a standoff system and an inner laminate glass layer , delivers greatly improved occupant safety in vehicle accidents compared to bulletproof glass alone
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the present invention relates to a gas generator device used in automobile safety to inflate an airbag . this device is characterized in that it comprises at least one gas source for inflating the airbag and at least one gas outlet orifice , called the first orifice , for gas to flow into the airbag , characterized in that it includes means for making the gas pass through other gas outlet orifices , called second orifices , which are distributed over the device so that it is given a neutral - thrust configuration when it is initiated , although not in service , the device also including means for closing off these second orifices when the device is in service , so that when the device is initiated , the gas passes via the first outlet orifice .
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low power design is a critical concern and metric for integrated circuits . during scan based manufacturing test , electric power dissipation becomes even more critical as the chip may not have been designed to tolerate excessive switching during scan test . excessive electric power dissipation during scan test can result in excessive voltage variations , reduced noise margins and other signal integrity issues which could invalidate the test or may lead to premature chip failure . power dissipation during test is minimized by selecting particular values for the unused care - bits in values of the test vectors on a probabilistic basis to minimize switching , while preserving test vector quality .
6Physics
a decoder for a pay television system incorporates a receiver for receiving scrambled programming and control data transmitted from a remote location , with the control data including data corresponding to the program fee and the program status , and a manual switch for selectively descrambling the program data when the program status is a pay - per - view program . the decoder has a storage unit for storing a credit value , transmitted from the remote location , and the decoder has timer apparatus for measuring the time during which a pay - per - view program is being received and for subtracting a program fee periodically from the value stored in the storage unit , during the time of reception of the selected program , provided the switch is operated to descramble the program .
7Electricity
a point - of - production brewing system which utilizes commercially available ocean and over - the - road shipping containers as a means to create a modular brewing system . point - of - production brewing system is comprised of a system of modules for transporting and producing an alcoholic beverage and includes a wort production equipment module , a fermentation / maturation equipment module and a packaging module . the modular design allows for the system to be rapidly deployed and utilized to produce an alcoholic beverage on site .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a converter of a digital signal into a pulse - width modulated signal , comprising a first conversion unit receiving , at a first frequency , successive digital signals each having one of a first determined number of values , and providing first intermediary signals , at the first frequency , each having one of a second determined number of values smaller than the first determined number ; a unit performing a decimation of the first intermediary signals to provide second intermediary signals at a second frequency equal to the first frequency divided by the second determined number minus one ; and a second conversion unit providing at the second frequency , from the second intermediary signals , a two - state pulse - width modulated signal having a minimum duration in one of the two states which is equal to the inverse of the first frequency , the first conversion unit receiving the pulse - width modulated signal .
7Electricity
a display wall system is disclosed . the system is suitable for use in displaying items and can be quickly reconfigured . the system includes modules which can be affixed to a wall to form wall panels , and accessories such as shelves , hooks , dividers , and hangers which may be mounted to the wall panels . the wall panels have a generally flat front face and a grid of intersecting grooves in the front face . the grooves have generally parallel walls extending generally perpendicular to the front face of the panel . accessories for mounting to the panel have a mounting end bearing one or more planar members which can be pushed into the grooves where they are held by friction . the planar members are somewhat thicker than the grooves are wide so that the planar members fit in the grooves with a tight interference fit . the components of the system are light in weight , durable , simple to install and can be installed with minimal waste . the resulting wall panel display system is attractive to the eye and does not have any visible seams .
0Human Necessities
the invention relates to the field of image processing and more specifically to image processing in a digital camera for taking panoramic pictures . the digital camera according the invention is adapted to produce an image of a target area when the area is swept by the camera . the camera comprises at least an image sensor comprising several detector lines wherein the image sensor creates picture elements , each of which contains information on one or more detector lines , a control unit that is adapted to control the operation of the camera and to detect the sweeping speed , and a memory for storing picture elements . the camera is adapted to record and store a sequence of picture elements , where the next picture element in the sequence is selected based on sweeping speed , and the camera creates an image from the stored sequence of picture elements .
7Electricity
to control the yarn quality of a yarn produced by a textile machine , particularly a false - twist jet spinning apparatus , there is provided at the end of the spinning operation , however , upstream of the pair of withdrawal rolls for the outfeed of the produced yarn , a yarn tension measuring device . upon falling outside of a predeterminate yarn tension tolerance or tension range the yarn tension measuring device controls operation of the false - twist jet spinning apparatus such that , as required , there is accomplished an appropriate increase or decrease of the yarn tension of the yarn produced by the false - twist jet spinning apparatus . alteration of the yarn tension can be achieved , for instance , by varying the blowing intensity or energy of the air utilized for the spinning operation as well as by varying the angle at which there is blown in the air used for the spinning operation or by varying the rotational speed of the delivery rolls which deliver the formed yarn or by selected combinations of these measures .
3Textiles; Paper
a vehicle seat anchorage assembly employs a cam mounted in an anchorage member for rotation about an axis transverse of the anchorage member between : an unlocked position in which the cam allows a pair of locking members to assume their unlocked positions , and a locked position in which the cam pushes down on inner portions of the locking members so that outer portions of the locking members assume their locked positions engaging under lips of an anchorage rail .
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a system and method for verifying charges on a customer bill includes a computers for downloading , from a mainframe computer , to a local server billing data associated with a customer account , populating a database with a portion of the billing data , performing pre - calculation functions on another portion of the billing data and populating the database with results of the pre - calculation functions , displaying predetermined categories of information stored in the database , calculating the taxes for each of several charges in the billing data and storing tax results in the database , and comparing the tax results with tax information on the customer bill .
6Physics
systems and methods for configurable trading interfaces that allow a trader to quickly and easily submit trading commands to a trading system are provided . using these systems and methods , a trader can using various trading interfaces to initiate trading commands , configure various display features and default command settings , and control a level of command entry verification that is provided to protect against inadvertent entry of incorrect trading commands .
6Physics
3 - carene and limonene cannot be separated from each other by rectification because of the closeness of their boiling points . they are readily separated by extractive distillation . effective agents are : diethylene glycol phenyl ether , nonyl phenol , tripropylene glycol methyl ether , ethyl salicylate , 4 - ethylphenol and 2 - phenoxyethanol .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a technology platform that receives , organizes , aggregates , markets and distributes broadcast - standard , high quality video footage to the broadcast journalist industry . the platform includes a web site that presents an online archive and allows users , such as broadcast journalists , from around the world to find and download broadcast - standard video clips to use in their news and feature programs . the platform also manages and provides access to web - quality video , audio clips , high - resolution graphics , and textual news articles .
6Physics
the invention relates to methods and compositions for preparing all water blown spray polyurethane foams by reacting a polyisocyanate with a polyol blend . the polyol methods and compositions of the invention comprises a polyol component , water , a cell opening agent and a diluent . polyurethane foams prepared according to the invention meet the physical and processing requirements stipulated by the industry .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method and apparatus are presented for using directed reasoning to provide natural language responses to questions and commands in natural language . the directed reasoning process uses concepts in the natural language sentence to identify relevant response concepts in a knowledge base , by creating a continuous chain of logic from the input concept to the response concept and limiting the creation of the logic chains to only those consistent with the context of the natural language sentence and information in the knowledge base . the invention allows the identification of relevant concepts that elude traditional concept searching based on pattern matching , while focusing computational resources on only those logic calculations relevant to the natural language sentence and knowledge base . the invention will automatically identify the relevant source documents to use and create a knowledge base during run time , without requiring preprogrammed ontologies or knowledge bases .
6Physics
a magnetizing method for tone wheel and apparatus , wherein the method comprises the steps of preparing a ring reinforcement made of magnetic material and attached to an annular body to be magnetized , the ring reinforcement comprising a tubular part and an other part integrally formed with the tubular part ; holding the tubular part of the ring reinforcement with a fixture such as a jaw type chuck made of non - magnetic material ; and apply an alternate magnetic flux to the annular body while axially rotating the fixing means , keeping one end of a magnetizing yoke approximate to the surface of the annular body , the alternate magnetic flux forming a circular closed loop which passes the one end of the magnetizing yoke and the other end of the magnetizing yoke , via the annular body and the ring reinforcement midway , thereby magnetizing the annular body in a manner that s poles and n poles are alternately formed along its periphery .
6Physics
apparatus for recording / reproducing digital information to / from a memory device is for use with a memory device which has plural memories at least one of which stores digital information corresponding to information stored in at least one other of the plural memories . the apparatus include reproducing structure for reproducing digital information from only the part of the memory device which stores the digital information . the apparatus also includes processing circuitry for performing predetermined signal processing on the digital information reproduced by the reproducing structure . preferably , the memory is a magnetic tape cassette having a magnetic memory and a semiconductor memory . preferably , the reproducing apparatus is a wireless remote control capable of contacting the tape cassette semiconductor memory to read the digital information stored therein . in this way , digital information regarding the data stored on the magnetic tape may be reproduced or recorded without having to insert the magnetic cassette into the vcr .
6Physics