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the continuous passive motion exercise system enables human &# 39 ; s joints to recover speedily to original functioning after injuries or surgeries , and thus shortens the period of time needed for joint rehabilitation . the present invention provides a force or torque monitoring device attached onto a continuous passive motion exercise mechanism to measure the driving force of the repeated joint flexing and extending motion , so as to evaluate the change of the viscosity and the stiffness of the injured joints through different rehabilitation periods . this monitoring device also monitor degrees of joint muscle &# 39 ; s active contraction and thus slows down or stops the repeated motions of exercise mechanisms to improve safety concerns . in addition , such a monitoring device also includes a data transceiver interface utilized for transmitting and receiving the information regarding a patient &# 39 ; s states of using such a exercise system in order to assess the patient and to provide doctors with the basis for evaluating and improving the rehabilitation condition of the injured joints . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed herein are collagen films which rapidly dissolve at 35 Β° c . also disclosed are methods for the preparation of the collagen films and their use as a vehicle for delivering a dose of therapeutic compound to a specific tissue site . | 0Human Necessities
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the present inventors recognized a need for improving conventional informational retrieval systems , particularly those intended for retrieval of legal information . accordingly , they devised systems , methods , and software that facilitate online access to documents , such as non - opinion legal documents , in context of a legal workflow . an exemplary method of operation includes determining that a user of a client access device is performing a litigation - related task using a word - processing application on the client - access device . and in response to an affirmative determination , providing trial court materials relevant to the litigation - related task to the client access device without the user leaving the word - processing application . in some embodiments , the word - processing application is launched from a case - management application that provides case , activity , and role information to the online legal research system . | 6Physics
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the present invention uses a high signal to noise ratio method and apparatus to analyze a characteristic of a biological object , such as blood glucose level . the method and apparatus can also have surgical applications , such as coagulation or ablation of a pattern on a biological object . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus and method of portably cleaning and storing oral appliances , providing the user with a low cost system , that may be inconspicuously and conveniently carried in a pocket , or other means , that is convenient to use , that is disposable , and has a high likelihood of use by teens as well as adults . the primary advantage of using the present invention is that the user will have the ability to store and clean their oral appliance in any location . | 0Human Necessities
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an integrated circuit is provided . in one implementation , the integrated circuit includes a first standard cell , comprising at least one first pmos transistor disposed in a first row in a semiconductor substrate and at least one first nmos transistor disposed in a first area of a second row in the semiconductor substrate , and a second standard cell , comprising a plurality of second pmos transistors disposed in the first row and a third row in the semiconductor substrate and a plurality of second nmos transistors disposed in a second area of the second row in the semiconductor substrate , wherein the second row is adjacent to the first and third rows and arranged between the first and third rows . | 7Electricity
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method and arrangements for reducing crosstalk between conductors on a conductor carrier , and methods for manufacturing conductor carriers including these arrangements are presented . crosstalk between the conductors is prevented by providing a dielectric material in the space between each conductor and an earth plane so that the electric field can be tied down within this space and thus prevent leakage of field lines to the co - lateral conductors . the capacitance is increased by an arrangement in the space immediately beneath the conductor so as to reduce the distance between conductors and the earth plane and / or through the medium of a dielectric material that has a higher dielectric index Ξ΅r than the dielectric material . | 7Electricity
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a system for multiplexed transfer of data between plural blocks interconnected by a two - way data bus of a predetermined number of bus lines provides for simultaneous and parallel transfer over the plural bus lines of plural data bits , up to the same , maximum predetermined number of the bus lines . each parallel data bit transfer is selectively controllable with respect both to the number and the direction of transfer of the individual data bits over the respectively corresponding bus lines of the two - way data bus . each block comprises a plurality of internal circuit cards , an internal bus of plural bus lines , of the same predetermined number , respectively connected to plural internal circuit cards of the block , and plural two - way transfer gates respectively associated with and selectively operable for interconnecting the corresponding bus lines of the internal bus and the two - way data bus . a common control means issues external command signals to respective transfer control means of the plural blocks for establishing , selectively , first and second modes of operation of the two - way gate circuits for transferring data in corresponding , opposite directions over respectively corresponding bus lines of the two - way data bus between the two or more different blocks , and a third mode of operation in which data is transferred exclusively over the internal bus of a given block between plural circuit cards of the block . | 7Electricity
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a method for the reduction of noise in an image including identifying neighboring pixel values in pixels proximate to a subject pixel ; comparing the neighboring pixel values to a preset tolerance range ; using neighboring pixel values within the tolerance range to calculate a pixel intensity correction value ; and applying the pixel intensity value to the subject pixel . | 7Electricity
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a process for working a contour on at least one workpiece using a robot includes positioning the workpiece relative to the robot ; acquiring an actual position of the workpiece ; acquiring a real course of the contour on the workpiece at predefined points using at least one sensor ; and actuating the robot according to individual vectors so as to correct a robot motion during the working of the contour . | 6Physics
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the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for improving corrosion inhibition in engines combusting a fuel containing ethanol . in particular , e85 fuels are provided containing additives able to reduce , eliminate and / or prevent corrosion of engine combustion surfaces and surfaces of engine components exposed to the fuel containing ethanol . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an ear tip apparatus for use with a hearing device is provided and comprises a malleable structure . the malleable structure is sized and configured for placement in an ear canal of a user . the malleable structure is deformable to allow an adjustable venting of the ear canal , thereby minimizing the occlusion effect . methodology for adjusting a degree of venting of the ear canal is also provided , including the automatic adjustments . adjusting the degree of venting may be done in response to one or more of detected feedback or an environmental cue . | 7Electricity
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a method and system for simulation of an electronic circuit is provided , the circuit being represented by a network of a plurality of logic elements , the circuit comprising first and second asynchronous clock domains , whereby jitter elements are additionally inserted at predetermined portions of circuit boundaries between the first and second clock domains , the jitter elements being represented as logic elements , the values of which are randomly set . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a device for adjusting humidification gas of a membrane humidification device of a fuel cell . in particular , the device is adapted to induce changes in differential pressure and velocity of the wet air for each division module and to improve the humidification efficiency by sequentially mounting the division modules divided into various numbers to the interior of a housing of the membrane humidification device , thereby adjusting the density of the hollow fiber membrane filled in each division module . | 7Electricity
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a controller according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes , among other things , a cold plate and at least one electronic component mounted to the cold plate by an intermediate thermoelectric cooler . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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indwelling catheter having an upper distal end having a portion that can expand within a bladder type spaces without having to be inflated . an embodiment allows for at least one slit on an upper side of the catheter tube and a head member that when pulled down by a stylette moving inside the catheter causes a bulge wing portion that holds the catheter safely and painlessly within the bladder . magnetic and electret valves can be included inside the tube of the catheter that can cycle between open and closed positions when activated by normal bladder pressure when urination is desired . the novel catheter tube can naturally conform to an opening and closing urethra during natural bladder drainage . the catheter tube surface can include an anti - microbial layer that is either or both coated and impregnated thereon with either an antibacterial and / or hydrophyllic materials . sampling ports can be located on both inside catheter tube valves and on an externally attached magnetic valve . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for simulating a blood flow in a vascular segment of a patient is proposed . a 3d image dataset of an examination region is recorded by a radiographic diagnostic device for generating a 3d vascular model . contrast agent propagation in the examination region is captured by a dynamic 2d angiography method for generating a real 2d angiography recording . a cfd simulation of the blood flow is performed in the 3d vascular model based on a blood flow parameter for generating a virtual 2d angiography recording . a degree of correspondence between the real and the virtual 2d angiography recordings is determined from identical angulation and adjusted recording geometry of the patient and compared with predefinable tolerance values . the cfd simulation is iteratively optimized while changing the blood flow parameter as a function of the comparison . the degree of correspondence is outputted when the optimum cfd simulation is achieved . | 0Human Necessities
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a low - microcracked porous cordierite honeycomb ceramic particulate filter having a high strength in combination with a very low pressure drop , a very high filtration efficiency , and a high thermal shock resistance . little or no microcracking , a fine median pore diameter , and a narrow pore size distribution contribute to high strength . a thin channel wall , high wall permeability , and narrow pore size distribution , contribute to low pressure drop . a fine pore diameter and narrow pore size distribution with a minimum of coarse pores contribute to high filtration efficiency . a high strain tolerance , mor / e , contributes to high thermal shock resistance . particulate filters disclosed herein can be useful as a hot gas particulate filter , and particularly as an internal combustion engine exhaust gas particulate filter , such as an exhaust gas filter for a gasoline direct injection engine . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a hot melt ink composition includes a copolyester , the copolyester consisting essentially of a condensation product of a first type of monomer , a second type of monomer and a third type of monomer , wherein the first type of monomer comprises at least one monomer a selected from the group of polyhydroxyl alcohols comprising x hydroxyl functional groups , wherein x β§ 3 , wherein the second type of monomer comprises at least one monomer b selected from the group of monomers being able to form an ester linkage with an alcohol and wherein the third type of monomer comprises at least one monomer c selected from the group of aromatic monocarboxylic acids . a method for preparing such copolyesters and a hot melt ink composition includes a mixture of such copolyesters . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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this invention provides new gels in the form of highly hydrated self - supporting film , comprising one or more alkaline alginates , an alkaline earth alginate , a polyalcohol and a natural , synthetic or semisynthetic polymer of hydrophilic nature , and their preparation process . these polysaccharide - matrix gels in highly hydrated self - supporting film form are suitable for use as covering and protection materials for cutaneous lesions and / or pathologies in that they are obtainable in self - supporting form in the desired thickness , are transparent , flexible , have good mechanical characteristics , are adaptable to the lesion surface without strongly adhering to it , and are permeable to gas but are impermeable to liquids and bacteria ; one or more pharmacologically active substances can also be incorporated in the gel . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present disclosure relates to a system is designed to adapt to changing viewer behavior by detecting peer - to - peer communications , or other skype or skype - like communication during streaming video content viewed on a tv , monitor , laptop , tablet , computerized watch or computerized glasses . the present invention incorporates a logo graphic , watermark , banner , video , and the like or other message over the streaming video content onto the background . this graphic displays the advertiser &# 39 ; s brand message to achieve a brief imprint on the viewer . the dai augments the linear spot so the advertiser can reach their intended target audience . | 7Electricity
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apparatus and methods are disclosed for uniformly mixing fluid phases entrained in a porous material . a mixer may have a vessel and at least one porous material held by the vessel . at least one actuator may be acoustically coupled with at least one wall of the vessel for generating a wave . the wave effects mixing of at least two fluids in the porous material . the actuator may be a linear motor actuated with a control signal of predetermined frequency . the actuator may have a number of actuator pairs each including respective first and second actuators at respective first and second sides of the vessel . the actuators may be hinged for reciprocal movement . the actuators may be actuated to form a compression - expansion wave to effect fluid motion in the porous material . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an image forming apparatus according to the present invention , for ejecting liquid from openings to form an image on a printing medium , includes a head cap for covering the opening surface where the opening is open when a liquid ejection head in which the opening is formed are not in use and for protecting the opening from external air , a rechargeable battery for activating the image forming apparatus , a fuel cell for charging the rechargeable battery , and a liquid path along which water generated as the fuel cell is activated is introduced into the head caps . with this arrangement , when the liquid ejection head is not activated , the moisture retention in the head caps can be achieved . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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one of the challenges in video surveillance system is the detection of unwanted intruders in secure zones . these zones may be in large facilities such as airports , train stations , port facilities or warehouses . because many of these locations are outdoors , the presence of shadows is detected on images . in order to effectively eliminate these shadows which will therefore result in a usable figure , these shadows must be eliminated . this is accomplished by forming a contour box around the image and then reducing the shadows based on preset parameters in the software . | 6Physics
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a thread - cutting device for a sewing machine comprises a cutter having a cutting edge and a thread guiding member which holds the cutter . the thread guiding member is formed with thread guiding edges which obliquely cross the cutting edge of the cutter , and leads the threads between its two parallel thread guiding edges and the cutting edge of the cutter . a crossing point between the thread guiding member and the cutting edge of the cutter is adjustable . | 3Textiles; Paper
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the invention provides a semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method of the same , and relates to a field of semiconductor manufacture . the semiconductor structure comprises : a silicon substrate ; a large bandgap semiconductor layer formed on the silicon substrates ; and a silicon layer formed on the large bandgap semiconductor layer . the method comprises : growing a large bandgap semiconductor layer on a silicon substrate ; and growing a silicon layer on the large bandgap semiconductor layer . the embodiments of the present invention can be applied to manufacture of semiconductor devices . | 7Electricity
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a package is provided that is able to contain tablets or like separate dispensable items in a manner exhibiting child - resistant and senior - friendly dispensing properties . the package includes a card , such as a blister card , and a protective hollow sleeve . the card has a base strip on which a plurality of spaced - apart compartments are provided for holding the tablets or like items , and the sleeve has an opposed pair of side edges extending between opposite ends with at least one of the ends being a dispensing end of the package . the sleeve provides a protective housing for the card when the card is in a storage position within the sleeve , and the card is slidable relative to the sleeve between the storage position and a dispensing position in which the card extends at least partially outside the sleeve to expose at least one of the compartments . the card has a pair of locking tabs extending laterally from opposite sides of the card , and the side edges of the sleeve cooperatively engage the locking tabs to lock the card in the storage position when the card is slid within the sleeve to the storage position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a lactic acid based by - product formed in a process of producing a lactic acid based composition is subjected to racemization in the presence or absence of a catalyst to thereby obtain a lactic acid component having substantially optical inactivity . then , lactide or polylactic acid having optical inactivity can be obtained from the lactic acid component having the optical inactivity . the obtained lactide or polylactic acid is mixed with lactide or polylactic acid having an optical purity in a range of 90 to 100 % e . e . at a predetermined ratio to thereby obtain lactide or polylactic acid having a desired optical purity . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus , comprising a plurality of stacked substrates , wherein the substrates are capable of accepting surface mounted components and wherein the plurality of stacked substrates are separated and connected by the surface mounted components or solder balls or both . | 7Electricity
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a ball valve for medium and low pressure service includes a valve body , a valve member positioned in the valve body , circlips attached to the valve body , and provided at the upstream side and downstream side of the valve member , and sealing members provided between respective of the circlips and the valve member . the circlips are urged toward the valve member via the sealing members and are kept in a floating state . the valve member is of spherical shape , having a first and a second fluid passage holes and a valve stem groove and does not include a seam . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed is a method of removably mounting a planar electrical component , such as a computer motherboard , to a chassis . the method comprises positioning a first fastener of a mounting device adjacent a mounting slot in the chassis , inserting the first fastener of the mounting device through the mounting slot in the chassis , releasing the mounting device so that the first fastener clamps onto the chassis through the mounting slot , positioning a second fastener of the mounting device adjacent a mounting hole on the planar electrical component , and inserting the second fastener of the mounting device into the mounting hole until the second fastener clamps onto the planar electrical component through the mounting hole . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of associating a service with a computer software product includes loading an executable software file containing software code that upon execution carries out a software program , inputting code into functions of the software file , mapping execution of the functions of the software file , receiving an input identifying a content trigger , identifying a function of the software file associated with the content trigger , and modifying the function associated with the content trigger to cause presentation of service in response to an occurrence of the content trigger . an enhanced software file may be produced that includes the modified function . | 0Human Necessities
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a mounting structure for mounting a steer - by - wire vehicle steering apparatus on a vehicle body side , comprising : a housing for rotatably retaining therein one end of a steering shaft of the steering apparatus , while retaining therein an actuator for exerting reactive force in order to impart reactive force in response to turning of an operating member fastened to an other end of the steering shaft that projects from the housing and rotatable together with the steering shaft ; and a plurality of mounting portions disposed about a turning axis of the operating member so as to extend diametrically outwardly , the mounting portions fastened at respective fastener portions thereof to a vehicle body side at multiple locations , at least one of the fastener portions of the mounting portions is fastened to the body side via a rubber elastic body so that the housing is elastically supported on the body side . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a synchronous semiconductor memory device has a read data bus for transferring data from a memory cell array to a read amplifier , and a write data bus for transferring data from a write driver to the memory cell array . to control equalization of the read and write data buses , an internal control clock signal is driven to a first level in delayed synchronization with an external clock signal , to a second level in synchronization with the external clock signal at the end of write operations , and to the second level in synchronization with a read amplifier control signal during read operations . the read and write data bus equalization times can therefore be separately optimized , enabling the memory to operate at a higher clock frequency than if the internal control clock signal were to be generated in the same way during both read and write operations . | 6Physics
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a cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from a non - metallic polymer that will not rust or corrode . the cable rack arm is adapted for mounting to existing underground stanchions or for stanchions of a more modern design . each cable rack arm is securely mounted to the stanchion . each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable rests or saddles molded atop the arm , thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole , tunnel or vault . plastic cable ties may be used to secure the cables to the cable rack arms . nonmetallic pins may also be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions . the stanchions may be made of nonmetallic composite material that includes a fiberglass cross - layered knitted apertured mat for increased strength . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an adaptive equalization method and system for automatically adjusting an equalizer to compensate a signal &# 39 ; s frequency dependent loss is disclosed . the method comprises setting the equalizer &# 39 ; s initial coefficient value , receiving an equalized signal , identifying a positive to zero transition of the equalized signal , generating a common mode voltage from the equalized signal , and determining the equalized signal &# 39 ; s tail settling voltage . the method further comprises comparing the equalized signal &# 39 ; s tail settling voltage to the common mode voltage , determining if the signal is over equalized or under equalized based on the comparison , and adjusting the equalizer &# 39 ; s coefficient value based on whether the signal is under equalized or over equalized . | 7Electricity
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a safety system for a vehicle , a vehicle provided therewith and a method for breaking a window . the safety system comprises a window breaker comprising a drive system and a pin driven by the drive system for breaking a window . a water sensor is operatively connected to the drive system for control thereof . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a waveform monitor for generating a modified image from an original image includes a measuring system to select luminance frequency values of the original image that are above a first and a second threshold . a modifier changes selected pixels of the original image that fall above the first and second thresholds . in some embodiments these changed pixels are given a false color as color markers to indicate dof and areas of sharpest focus of the original image . methods of modifying images in this manner are also described . | 7Electricity
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a multifunction manually oriented inflator to amplify the volume of gas provided for low - pressure inflation of multiple bladders . a default operation can be as a high pressure fixed - volume inflator . a shut off valve preserves excess gas supply while regulated flow allows optimizing volume versus rate of inflation and risk of aspiration . a detachable low - resistance check valve - coupler allows the valve to also serve as an oral inflate and rapid deflate valve for improving volume amplification . audible alarms distinguish functional inflation from gas wasting over - inflation . conserved gas can be used to inflate or pressurize additional survival devices or operate signal horns . a locking mount can align and secure a cylinder adjacent the piercing mechanism . spent cylinder threads can be degraded preventing reinstallation of a micro - pierced cylinder . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an image forming apparatus that includes : an image carrier ; a developing cartridge detachably mountable with respect to the image carrier ; a processing device to which voltage acting between the image carrier and the processing device is applied ; and a first electrode , wherein the developing cartridge further includes : a developing roller on which toner is capable of being held ; and a second electrode capable of being electrically connected with the first electrode when the developing cartridge is mounted with respect to the image carrier , the processing device further includes : a third electrode capable of being electrically connected with the second electrode when the developing cartridge is mounted with respect to the image carrier , wherein the second electrode positions the developing cartridge in an axial direction of the developing roller . | 6Physics
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a power drive unit for cargo handling systems comprising a frame arranged to be mounted in use for raising and lowering movement relative to a supporting structure , a drive motor carried by the frame and having an output shaft , a drive roller assembly carried by said frame for engagement in use with a unit load device or the like to be moved by the pdu , a first gear train transmitting drive from said motor output shaft to a drive roller of said drive roller assembly , a rotatable lifting cam assembly carried by said frame and driven in use relative to said frame to lift and lower the frame on said mounting , a second gear train for transmitting drive from said motor output shaft to said lifting cam assembly to operate said lifting cam assembly , clutch means operable to connect and disconnect said motor output shaft to and from said second gear train , a torque limiting device limiting the torque transmitted through said clutch , when said clutch is engaged , to said lifting cam assembly , and a brake mechanism between said torque limiting device and said lifting cam assembly for braking said lifting cam assembly against rotation relative to said frame . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a toner filter arrangement adapted for use in a cleaning station of a xerographic reproduction machine whereby foreign matter and other contaminants are removed from residual toner prior to its collection in a disposable or re - use container or return to the developer station . the filter arrangement comprises a housing having an input opening through which removed toner enters and an output opening through which filtered toner exits by gravity fed . the housing includes a spiral brush mounted for rotation on a shaft centrally located within the housing and a stationary open mesh screen coaxially located with respect to the shaft . rotation of the brush operates to sift toner through the screen to the outlet of the filter housing . | 6Physics
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a method of controlling obesity by physically narrowing the lumen of the pylorus one embodiment includes injection of a bio - compatible bulking or stiffening material into the pyloric sphincter area of the stomach . the injection of this material bulks the pyloric sphincter , narrowing the lumen , retarding stomach emptying and producing a feeling of satiation in the patient . the method may be practiced or supplemented by cauterization of the pyloric sphincter or by suturing the sphincter to narrow the same and may be augmented by inducing flacid paralysis of the stomach by injecting botulinum toxin into the muscle tissue of the antrum or fundus of the stomach . | 0Human Necessities
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following a fault in a bidirectional optical communication system , the lasers which generate traffic - carrying channels and a supervisory channel are shut down to permit personnel to effect repairs safely . the low power supervisory channel is pulsed on at intervals to determine if the fault is still present , but if a receiver is able correctly to restore frame alignment from such a pulse , the reverse direction supervisory channel is enabled , and following frame alignment in both directions , the main lasers are safely turned on . | 7Electricity
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a process comprising : fixing a first end of a tendon to an anchor ; lowering the anchor to the sea floor ; securing the anchor to the sea floor ; fixing a second end of the tendon to the platform . a tendon comprising : a flexible line that extends from the tlp to the anchor , wherein the flexible line comprises a top end and a bottom end ; an attacher of the top end of the flexible line to the tlp ; and an attacher of the bottom end of the flexible line to the anchor . a platform comprising : a platform for floating on the surface of the sea ; an anchor for attachment to the sea floor ; and a flexible tendon for securing the platform to the anchor . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present disclosure provides a dental device comprising : a tube having a cone - shape protrusion ; a first bone infuser containing a spiral groove formed at the top end , a spiral hole formed on a cylindrical body , and an introduction groove formed in the first bone infuser ; and a second bone infuser containing a spiral groove configured to mate with the spiral hole of the first infuser , a plurality of nozzles , and an introduction groove formed in the second bone infuser . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention provides an electrically heated nozzle for injection molding which is insulated to prevent conduction of electricity and loss of thermal transmission to the casing , with an electric heater and sensor that are wrapped around substantially the same portion of a melt channel of the nozzle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in some embodiments , the present invention is directed to methods that involve the combination of step - and - flash imprint lithography with a multi - tier template to simultaneously pattern multiple levels of , for example , an integrated circuit device . in such embodiments , the imprinted material generally does not serve or act as a simple etch mask or photoresist , but rather serves as the insulation between levels and lines , i . e ., as a functional dielectric material . after imprinting and a multiple step curing process , the imprinted pattern is filled with metal , as in dual damascene processing . typically , the two printed levels will comprise a β via level ,β which is used to make electrical contact with the previously patterned under - level , and a β wiring level .β the present invention provides for the direct patterning of functional materials , which represents a significant departure from the traditional approach to microelectronics manufacturing . | 7Electricity
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this invention provides elevating storage apparatus for storing an article or articles in an elevated position from which the article cannot be vertically lowered because an obstacle obscures the space there beneath . to achieve this the article which are supported on article support means are moved outwardly with the article support means supported by a pair of spaced apart slide assemblies for longitudinal movement between the stowed elevated position above the obscuring obstacle and a withdrawn elevated position forward of the obstacle . the article support means is connected to the slide assemblies by links which enable the article support means to be raised and lowered between substantially vertically aligned withdrawn elevated position and the lower accessible position . control means is provided for selectively raising and lowering the article support means relative to the slide assemblies and for moving the article support means to and from its stowed elevated position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a frame for retaining a grate over a trench for directing storm water to subterranean basins includes a frame that is embedded in the concrete surrounding the trench . the frame includes a support member , including a vertical support that is sized and dimensioned to abut the wall of the trench , and a horizontal flange that is cantilevered over the trench to receive a grate member . the frame further includes a reinforcement member that runs parallel to the length of the support member , and a plurality of rib members that couple the reinforcement member to the support member . the reinforcement member and rib members are embedded in the pavement adjacent the trench , to provide a back structure for reinforcing the support of the grate . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an improved process for the separation of carbon dioxide from the flue gas of an oxy - combustion power plant is provided . the flue gas is compressed , cleaned , cooled and dried . this clean , compressed dry flue gas is then further cooled , partially condensed and separated into liquid and vapor streams . the liquid streams , which contain a high concentration of carbon dioxide , are vaporized , compressed and exported to an end user . the vapor streams are heated and expanded , in order to extract useable energy . at least two expanders are used to extract this energy , with an intermediate warming step . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention provides a circuit breaker panel with several safety features . the main breaker is separated from the circuit breakers by a non - conducting shield . the main breaker is also covered by a transparent , non - conducting shield . a further transparent non - conducting shield separates the circuit breakers from the neutral and ground bus bars . the neutral and ground bus bars are offset from one another to prevent wire crowding . bending posts extending from the back plate of the panel help control the wire in the panel to prevent it from crossing bus bars or circuit breakers . | 7Electricity
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the rotor of a rotary position sensor mounts directly upon the rotary shaft to be sensed . the rotor prior to installation is retained in position by a pair of small protrusions extending from the rotor that cooperatively engage a pair of small indentations formed in a pair of supporting arms . during the installation process , the rotor is slipped onto the shaft and the protrusions are released from the engaged position . during operation of the position sensor , the rotor is free from direct contact with either the supporting arms or any other stationary part of the position sensor . only the contactors engage the stationary components . this design eliminates the need for bearings and return springs prevalent in the prior art . | 6Physics
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corn sterilizing machine of the type using rotary blades . the machine uses a castrating head in the form of a case enclosing a rotary blade . the front surface of the case has a slot allowing for the introduction of the panicle to be cut . each one of the vertical edges of the slot has a pivotable shutter having two upper and lower ramps , respectively . | 0Human Necessities
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a flexible looped buttoning device for use on garments and other items of fabric to safeguard against the involuntary opening or separation of two or more buttoned fabrics . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a rotary union includes a housing which encases a rotor having a first sealing surface and a stator having a second sealing surface . the sealing surfaces are biased against each other due to a load exerted by a biasing member . an inlet chamber is in communication with the fluid being transposed by the union and operates to urge the stator against the rotor due to the pressurized fluid in the chamber reacting against the stator . the stator and the housing define a reaction chamber . pressurized fluid supplied to the reaction chamber operates to urge the stator away from the rotor thus enabling the disengagement of the sealing surfaces . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an antifuse redundancy circuit operates with transparency to external circuitry and users . in one embodiment , an antifuse redundancy circuit incorporates two antifuses rather than one . the circuit is arranged so that both antifuses may be simultaneously programmed and read . if a single antifuse is programmed without programming the other antifuse , the antifuse redundancy circuit will register a programmed antifuse . additionally , if a single programmed antifuse is unintentionally deprogrammed after both antifuses in the redundancy circuit have been programmed , the antifuse redundancy circuit will continue to register a programmed antifuse . the result is both an increase in manufacturing yield and an increase in the reliability of integrated circuits utilizing antifuses . | 6Physics
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a dual mode multiple - element resonant cavity piezoceramic borehole energy source is disclosed . thus , a source for generating detectable seismic waves in a wellbore is provided which is capable of transmitting useful signals over long distances between the source and the related receiver or receivers . a liquid - filled elongated column is provided which defines a longitudinal axis and has a resonant frequency . a resonator comprising at least one substantially cylindrical piezoelectric element having an axis approximately parallel to the axis of the borehole for inducing seismic waves in the borehole is furnished . the resonator is constructed and arranged for vibrating at the first resonant frequency , and is also constructed and arranged for vibrating at a second frequency in a hoop mode to generate seismic waves having the second frequency . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a compactor includes a frame , an engine coupled to the frame , an exhaust system coupled to the engine and configured to remove heated exhaust air from the engine , a compacting member rotatably coupled to the frame and configured to rotate in contact with a substrate of paving material , and an air system . the air system couples the exhaust system to the compacting member . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention relates to a reaming tool which has on its enveloping surface substantially helical flutes . high hardness cutting materials are brazed or soldered to the base material of the reaming tool . thus , a cost - favourable manufacture of a reaming tool is provided . the invention makes it possible for the shaft and the head of the reaming tool to be made of solid carbide metal , the shaft and the head preferably constituting the one and same integrate body . a considerable improvement is obtained as regards the processing quality , the speed , and also the durability of the tool . this is based on the fact that the chip removal elements are sintered or brazed into the base body of the head initially shaped with the helical flutes , so that a material joint of high quality is provided compared to other joints . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a self - closing valve , having means to discharge a predetermined volume of water for each cycle of operation , is disclosed . the valve includes the arrangement of timing means which determines the elapsed time for its operational cycle , a one - way valve means to expel air from the metering chamber during the actuating cycle of the valve , and air metering means which replaces air entering the mixing chamber at a constant uniform rate , all of which cooperate with the valving means to discharge a predetermined volume of water . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an improved tool in the form of a tooth forming rack for cold working a cylindrical workpiece to form teeth thereon to produce , for example , a toothed gear is provided . the rack comprises a plurality of releasable inserts mounted on a tool holder . the inserts are of the throw - away type which enables replacement of only that portion of the rack that is worn or broken , thus extending the ueful life of the entire rack . in a first embodiment the inserts are releasably attached to the tool holder by threaded capscrews . in an alternate embodiment a milled slot within the inserts permits retention by means of tapered retainers attached to the tool holder by threaded capscrews . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a foldable vehicle is adapted to be transported in its own container on the back of a motor home , yacht , or the like , or for storage or shipping . the storage container is hingably attached to a motor vehicle , or the like , and has lifting cylinders for swinging the container from a first horizontal loading position to a second vertical storage position . the container is designed to receive a specially designed collapsible vehicle and has means to attach the vehicle to the floor of the container when in a horizontal loading position , and for latching the container with the collapsed vehicle therein to the rear of the motor home in its vertical storage position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a device and method for spatially resolved photodetection and demodulation of temporally modulated electromagnetic waves makes it possible to measure phase , amplitude and offset of a temporally modulated , spatially coded radiation field . a micro - optical element spatially averages a portion of the scene and equally distributes the averaged intensity on two photo sites close to each other . adjacent to each of these photo sites are two storage areas into which charge from the photo site can be moved quickly and accumulated essentially free of noise . this is possible by employing the charge - coupled device principle . the device combines a high optical fill factor , insensitivity to offset errors , high sensitivity even with little light , simultaneous data acquisition , small pixel size , and maximum efficiency in use of available signal photons for sinusoidal as well as pulsed radiation signals . the device and method may be used in a time - of - flight range imaging system without moving parts , offering 2d or 3d range data . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed . the method and apparatus includes the steps of or means for spreading a crimped tow ; de - registering the crimped tow ; shaping the de - registered tow to a substantially rectangular cross - section ; and distributing a particulate onto the shaped tow . the method and apparatus also include the step of or means for introducing a crimped tow from a bale , wherein the tow &# 39 ; s travel through de - registering , shaping , and particulate distribution , defines a vertical plane and the bale is located off the vertical plane . | 3Textiles; Paper
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the tire reinforcements are made from a single cord , a section of which is advanced over a rigid core until at least its central portion is opposite its final position on the support , whereupon folders apply the section radially against the core by means of tappets which act on the length in the manner of a finger . the repetition of the same cycle as many times as there are lengths of cord in the reinforcement makes it possible to produce the complete reinforcement . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to novel triazolo - pyridines of the formula i wherein r 1 is fluoro ; s is an integer from two to three ; r 2 is cycloalkyl optionally substituted by one or two moieties independently selected from the group consisting of halo , alkyl , hydroxy , alkoxy and alkyl -β o β; or r 2 is alkyl optionally substituted by one or two moieties independently selected from the group consisting of halo , alkyl , hydroxy , alkoxy and alkyl -β o β; with the proviso that said compound of formula i cannot be 6 -- oxazol - 5 - yl ]- 3 - isopropyl - triazolopyridine ; or 6 -- oxazol - 5 - yl ]- 3 - isopropyl - triazolopyridine ; to intermediates for their preparation , to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use . the compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of map kinases , preferably p38 kinase . they are useful in the treatment of inflammation , osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , cancer , repurfusion or ischemia in stroke or heart attack , autoimmune diseases and other disorders . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of determining whether a cylinder in an engine system comprising a plurality of cylinders is ready for injection / ignition , the method comprising : monitoring the in - cylinder pressure of each of the plurality of cylinders within the engine system ; determining a pressure related parameter for each cylinder within the engine system ; wherein , in the event that the pressure related parameter in a given cylinder exceeds a first threshold , the method further comprises performing a diagnostic test in order to determine whether the given cylinder is ready for injection / ignition . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a smartcard unit includes at least a smartcard and an attachment enabling the smartcard unit to be worn by a user . the smartcard is accessible to an external reader . a reader unit interfaces with the smartcard to enable an external computer to communicate with the smartcard . the smartcard unit or the reader unit has structure to align the reader unit relative to the smartcard unit in an alignment for communicative interfacing while the smartcard unit is being worn . the smartcard unit or the reader unit has a retainer to secure the reader unit in alignment relative to the smartcard so that the smartcard unit is reversibly separable from the reader unit without damage , in response to a force less than is necessary to detach or damage another part of said system , other than along a longitudinal axis of the smartcard or of a pair of components being separated . | 6Physics
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an apparatus is provided for producing a compensated voltage output comprising at least one photovoltaic module biasing means connected in series with the at least one photovoltaic module . the biasing means is operable to generate a controllable bias voltage for modulating an output voltage of the at least one photovoltaic module to produce the compensated voltage output . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a process is disclosed for producing agglomerates of aluminum based material which is suitable for plasma melting rapid solidification processing . the process involves first forming a slurry comprising the aluminum based material and one or more fluxing agents and then removing the liquid medium from the slurry to produce agglomerates of the aluminum based material and the fluxing agent or agents . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a recording apparatus with a recording unit for recording an image on a recording medium in consonance with an image signal , a feeder for feeding the recording medium to the recording unit , first auxiliary feeding unit , which contact the feeder when the recording medium is cut sheet paper , but which is separated from the feeder when the recording medium is continuous sheet paper in order to form a feeding route for the continuous sheet paper , second auxiliary feeding unit , which contacts the feeder when the recording medium is cut sheet paper , but which maintains a contact position with the feeder which decreasing pressure against the feeder when the recording medium is continuous sheet paper , and third auxiliary feeding unit , which contacts the feeder when the recording medium is cut sheet paper , but which decreases pressure against the feeder when the recording medium is continuous sheet paper , and switching device for selecting the forward or the backward movement of the first and the second auxiliary feeding unit to the feeder , whereby the sliding center of the first auxiliary feeding unit with respect to the feeder . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a sensor of force or viscosity or other attributes of a fluid comprises a mechanical resonator including an element of which the stiffness at least partially determines a modal shape of the resonance of the resonator and means for measuring a variation of a measure of the resonance as the stiffness of said element changes . the resonator may comprise two beams connected at or near one end by a yoke which provides a clamped condition of the resonator at said one end and connected at or near another end by said element . | 6Physics
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encryption systems typically rely on the distribution of cipher keys between terminals for scrambling and unscrambling transmitted messages . elaborate security precautions are necessary to protect the cipher keys since a compromise of the key could result in a compromise of the transmission . there is disclosed a key distribution method and apparatus which uses a channel from identified terminals to a central key distribution center for the establishment , on a one - session basis , of the key which is to be used for the next session between those terminals . the key establishing link is itself encoded using a cipher key which changes after each usage . provision is made to verify , for each new connection , that a compromise has not priorly occurred . | 7Electricity
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the present invention is directed to a cleaning laminate , which comprises an abrasive side that facilitates loosening of particulates , such as dust and dirt , and an opposing , soft absorbent side . the laminate is formed by hydroentanglement on a three - dimensional image transfer device . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a multi - modulation frequency laser range finder and a method for the same make use of a crystal oscillator to send out a modulation signal and a sampling signal . after the modulation signal is coupled with a light signal emitted by a laser diode , a laser light beam is generated and emitted to a target . the laser light signal is reflected by the target and received by a receiver to be converted to a reception signal , which is processed according to the frequency of the sampling signal . the processed result is finally sent to a data processor to calculate out the distance to the target . as compared to the prior art , less number of components are used , the precision is enhanced , and the circuit is much simplified , hence reducing the errors and the cost . | 6Physics
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a glass - ceramic which is substantially and desirably totally transparent , and which contains a predominant crystal phase of forsterite . the glass - ceramic is formed from precursor glasses having the following compositions , in weight percent on an oxide basis : sio 2 30 - 60 ; al 2 o 3 10 - 25 ; mgo 13 - 30 ; k 2 o 8 - 20 ; tio 2 0 - 10 ; and geo 2 0 - 25 . the glass - ceramic may be doped with up to 1 wt . % chromium oxide to impart optical activity thereto . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system and method to facilitate the translation of command line interface configuration scripts associated with a device into the corresponding equivalent cli configuration scripts of another device . the system includes a translator and one or more data dictionaries . the translator includes a user interface module , a translator logic module to enable the translation , and a current data dictionary module for retaining a selected data dictionary . each of the data dictionaries includes common syntax generated for a variety of cli script types . a particular data dictionary is referenced based upon initial input from a network administrator . the translator then generates the automated translation of corresponding scripts from those scripts associated with an original device into a device having differing script requirements . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method detects for an event of a key of a keyboard . key events include a make event executed when a key is depressed , a break event executed when a key is released , and a repeat event executed while a key is depressed for longer than a repeat threshold time . the touchpad is deactivated upon detection of the make event , and deactivated upon detection of the break event when not receiving input . the touchpad is reactivated immediately after a deactivation interval has elapsed . the touchpad is normally activated , and temporary deactivation is followed by reactivation . | 6Physics
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a nanoplasmonic device includes a nanoplasmonicly heatable layer having a heating side and a cooling side , the heatable layer including a plurality of localized energy receiving sites ; and a cooling structure located adjacent to the cooling side , the cooling structure including a nanoscale structure to remove heat from the heated layer . | 6Physics
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a toothbrush with a toothpaste reservoir and a simple control delivering mechanism which is associated with an elastomeric valve system for dispensing an amount of oral hygienic paste onto bristles on the toothbrush . | 0Human Necessities
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a nail magazine for use in a power nailing hand tool to hold and feed a rolled belt of nails is constructed to include a casing , a magazine shaft vertically disposed inside the casing at the center , the magazine shaft having an upright shaft at the center inside the casing and a nail carrier sleeve vertically movably supported on a magazine spring around the upright shaft and adapted to carry a rolled belt of nails for feeding , and a cover hinged to the casing , the cover defining with the casing a nail feed hole when closed on the casing . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a hat comprising a bucket and a brim , which hat may have adjustable bucket diameter or brim configuration or both . the bucket diameter may be adjusted by a circumferential belt secured to the bucket by loops affixed to the latter . length of the belt , as adjusted by modifying the length by which the belt overlaps itself , adjusts the diameter of bucket . the belt may have a fastening element such as hook and loop material to maintain the selected length . the configuration of the brim may be adjusted by for example manually bending or forming a metallic wire incorporated into the brim . | 0Human Necessities
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a valve has a housing , a shaft with a valve disc , and a sliding shaft support portion along which the shaft slides , wherein the sliding shaft support portion is provided with a seal member movable and deformable in a certain range . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a refrigeration unit for an aircraft galley comprises a frame establishing a main compartment , and a side window that receives a side access compartment , where a the dividing wall separates the side compartment interior space from a main chilled compartment . a side door mounted to the side access compartment allows access to the side compartment but not the main compartment , allowing segregation of snacks and items accessible to passengers via self - serve from those that are only distributed by flight attendants . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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there is disclosed a device adapted to accurately deliver a selected concentration of a primary gas in a diluent gas , such as ambient air . the device of the invention includes a hollow diluter body having generally opposed ports for the ingress of a primary stream of gas and the egress of a dilution stream of gas . the interior of the body defines a dilution chamber and a vent chamber , both of which are open to the egress port . the top wall of the body is provided with a port for communication between the dilution chamber and the exterior of the body . a vent port in the housing provides communication between the vent chamber and the exterior of the device . pressure sensitive sealing means normally closes the vent chamber to prevent communication between the chamber and the exterior of the device and is operative responsive to pressure in the vent chamber to open and allow communication between the vent chamber and the exterior of the device through the vent port . | 6Physics
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a method and system for transferring data between a host and a serial attached small computer interface device using a storage controller is provided . the storage controller includes , a world wide name module that includes a table having plural entries , wherein each row includes a wwn address , an initiator tag value field , an input / output counter value that tracks plural commands for a connection . a wwn index value represents the address of a row having plural entries . the method includes , comparing frame elements of incoming frames , including a unique wwn address with the wwn module entries ; and if there is a match , updating a counter value for a connection between the storage controller and a device sending frames . the counter value is increased when a command frame is received and decreased when a command is executed and a response is sent to the device . | 7Electricity
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the present invention is directed to a process and apparatus for aperturing , creping and optionally laminating webs such as , for example , films and fibrous nonwovens . the present invention is also directed to the resultant materials . the process for aperturing and creping webs utilizes a pattern roll and an anvil roll with the anvil roll being rotated faster that the pattern roll . the resultant material is visually much different than conventional materials which are typically run through similar rolls wherein the pattern roll and anvil roll are run at the same speed or wherein the pattern roll is run faster than the anvil roll . the resultant materials have a wide variety of applications not the least of which includes a liner material for personal care absorbent articles such as diapers , training pants , feminine hygiene products , bandages and the like . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a traction control system includes a master cylinder containing brake fluid , braking devices configured to apply braking force to associated wheels of the vehicle , a brake pedal operable by a driver of the vehicle to generate braking force by pressurizing the brake fluid , and an inlet valves for storing pressurized brake fluid to apply and temporarily hold a braking force at a slipping driven wheel . a method of providing traction control for a vehicle includes manually switching the vehicle from a normal operating mode to a traction control mode , sensing the slippage of a driven wheel , applying a braking force to the slipping driven wheel in response to a driver of the vehicle pressing a brake pedal , maintaining the braking force on the slipping driven wheel after the brake pedal is released , and gradually releasing the braking force as the slipping driven wheel gains traction . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a chromatographic process for the enrichment of at least one compound of interest from a mixture is proposed , using chromatographic columns , wherein said process involves a sequence of the following steps : a cyclic accumulation phase , in which the chromatographic columns are alternatingly operated in an interconnected phase , followed by a disconnected phase , wherein subsequently columns exchange places and wherein the phases are carried out sequentially ; a cyclic separation phase , in which the chromatographic columns are alternatingly operated in an interconnected phase , followed by a disconnected phase , wherein after these phases columns exchange places to undergo the next interconnected and disconnected phases ; and an elution phase , in which from the column , which at the end of phase or at the end of phase contains the compound of interest , is extracted via the outlet . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a reflector for dental and surgical operating room light fixtures exhibits , in a first cutting plane , an elliptic contour . a parabolic contour is exhibited in a second cutting plane vertical to this first cutting plane . the center of the lamp filament is in the common focal point of the ellipse and parabola . a fine light - diffusing structure overlies the light - reflecting surface to improve the uniformity of the light field . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the sensitivity of scattered - light fire detectors for small particles can be increased substantially when blue light is introduced into the measuring volume in addition to an infrared radiation and the scattered radiation produced by the particles is measured and evaluated separately from each other in the infrared and blue region both in the forward scattering region as well as in the backward scattering region . this can be realized by a fire detector that includes two transmitter leds and two photodetectors , with these components being arranged such that the photodetectors receive both the forward scattered radiations as well as the backward scattered radiations of the longer and shorter wavelengths separately from each other . a multi - channel evaluation circuit is provided downstream of the photodetectors . | 6Physics
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the powered rolling and crimping device is used to terminate cover crops in a minimum tillage soil conservation system . the device includes a powered crimping mechanism in combination with a crop roller . power is transferred from a tractor power takeoff to a plurality of cam mechanisms via mechanical gearbox . the cam mechanisms raise and lower a crimping bar . as an operator directs a walk - behind tractor across a field of cover crops , a crop roller first flattens the crops and the powered crimping bar crimps the crops , thereby terminating the cover crops without severing the crop stalks disturbing the soil . | 0Human Necessities
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improvements in an abandoned baby , infant , child or animal alter system is disclosed . when a child or animal is being transported with a driver in the vehicle , the driver will generally maintain a comfortable temperature in the interior of the vehicle . the temperature and temperature changes are monitored to determine that a child or animal is unattended . the monitor is coupled with a connection in the car , a seat belt of a baby seat or integrated into the baby seat . integrating the sensor with a seat belt or buckle provides a switch for operation of the sensor . the signaling system can be integrated with the light , horn or alarm or can be connected to a cellular network , wi - fi or other radio communications system to send a notification that a baby , infant , child or animal has been left and secured in a vehicle and needs attention . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to the use of one or more genes , encoding a protein of the elongator complex to modulate plant growth . more specifically , the invention relates to the overexpression of the drl1 gene , to simulate growth of leaves and roots . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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nanowhiskers are grown in a non - preferential growth direction by regulation of nucleation conditions to inhibit growth in a preferential direction . in a preferred implementation , & lt ; 001 & gt ; iii - v semiconductor nanowhiskers are grown on an iii - v semiconductor substrate surface by effectively inhibiting growth in the preferential & lt ; 111 & gt ; b direction . as one example , & lt ; 001 & gt ; inp nano - wires were grown by metal - organic vapor phase epitaxy directly on inp substrates . characterization by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy revealed wires with nearly square cross sections and a perfect zincblende crystalline structure that is free of stacking faults . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating pain . the invention also relates to methods of treating or alleviating pain in mammals , comprising administering to a mammal suffering from pain , a pain - alleviating amount of a compound of the general formula or . | 0Human Necessities
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a gateway device is provided . the gateway device for relaying communication between an automotive network communication device and an industrial field bus communication device includes : a controller area network input unit for receiving a can input data frame from an external ; and a conversion unit for converting the received can input data frame into a modbus output data frame according to a predetermined method . | 7Electricity
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permanent hearing loss or deafness affects about 15 % of people worldwide , about 40 million in the us alone . there are currently no fda - approved drugs on the market in the us , or anywhere in the world that prevent , treat or reverse permanent hearing loss or deafness . age - related hearing loss is one of the most common forms of permanent hearing loss and deafness . arhl is the # 1 neurodegenerative disorder , # 1 communication disorder , and 1 of the top 3 chronic medical conditions of our aged population . the incidence of arhl is increasing due to the β baby boomers β reaching old age , and cumulative effects of lifetime noise exposure , and widespread use of chemotherapeutic and antibiotic drugs , which are ototoxic , or have ototoxic side effects . a new drug is disclosed to prevent or slow the progression of arhl , based upon natural , existing fda - approved compounds that are on the market to treat other non - arhl biomedical problems . when given in the proper dosage the compounds have few , if any side effects , and initial evidence supports the effectiveness of the drug from in vitro experiments , and in vivo studies of aging mice , indicating is usefulness in preventing / treating one of the most pervasive forms of permanent hearing loss . | 0Human Necessities
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a volatile field programmable gate array having a configurable logical structure portion that is configurable with encrypted configuration data stored external to the fpga in configuration data memory . on fpga reconfiguration , for example on power - up , the encrypted configuration data is supplied to an input of the fpga . in the fpga , the configuration data is first decrypted by a decryption algorithm embedded in logic , the algorithm using as an operand a decryption key stored in the fpga in a non - volatile memory , for example eeprom . the decrypted configuration data is then distributed to the volatile functional portion of the fpga in a conventional manner . the functional portion may be sram . with this design , unauthorized reading of the configuration data of the fpga by observation of the stream of configuration data transmitted to the fpga from the external memory , for example during power - up , will only result in encrypted configuration data being obtained . in this way , the design affords enhanced security against the loss of commercially valuable intellectual property and confidential information constituted by the unencrypted configuration data . | 6Physics
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