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a plurality of different sized floats are connected into an array through nonlinear interfaces so their relative motions drive hydraulic pumping means . floats in the array are sized to present a &# 34 ; black body &# 34 ; to the ocean waves incident upon the array . fluid moved by the pumping means is used to drive an electric turbogenerator . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a barricade installation for arresting the motion of a winged space vehicleomprising four rectangular loops of heavy duty nylon rope commonly attached at each corner to a pair of stanchions by tensioning pendants , and at opposite vertical sides to a pair of arresting engines . a plurality of vertical , nylon engaging straps are positioned between top and bottom horizontal ropes at finite intervals along the length thereof in step - wise fashion . upon engagement of the vertical straps by the vehicle , the rectangular loops break away from the stanchions and move in the direction of forward motion of the vehicle , and loading on the vehicle frame and wing assemblies is equalized during arrestment as the vertical straps are free to move relative to the horizontal ropes . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a shape memory alloy is provided , having a base of nickel and titanium , and additionally comprising up to 30 wt .% copper , and from 0 . 01 to 5 wt .% of at least one element selected from the group consisting of aluminum , zirconium , cobalt , chromium and iron . a method of making the above alloys is provided , and articles made therefrom are exemplified . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a circuit and a method for biasing a compound cascode current mirror that enables high - voltage swing at the output and accurate current mirroring is presented . the cccm has mirror transistors and cascode transistors which may be of a different technology kind . the drain - source voltage vds of the mirror transistor on the input leg of the cccm is held at a voltage vov that is generated by the biasing circuit ; vov is the overdrive voltage of the input mirror transistor of the cccm and the value of vov is maintained by the bias circuit and a feed - back amplifier such that the mirror transistor remains on the edge of its active region , over manufacture deviations and tracks even over operational conditions such as temperature and supply variations . the feed - back amplifier drives the gates of the cascode transistors and uses its feedback node to hold the vds at vov . | 6Physics
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provided is a process for bleaching pulp with ozone . the process involves preparing a slurry of cellulosic pulp having a consistency in fibers of from 1 - 5 weight %. such a low consistency slurry is then mixed with ozone under high shear conditions . the ozone is then maintained in contact with the cellulosic fibers to effect bleaching of the fibers . the present process offers the advantages of bleaching using a low consistency slurry , with the added advantages of employing ozone . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a composite rigid foam structure that has a skin or coating on at least one of its surfaces . the skin is formed in situ by thermal spray techniques . the skin is bonded substantially throughout the surface of the porous substrate to the peripheries of the pores . the skin on the average does not penetrate the surface of the substrate by more than the depth of about 2 to 5 pores . thus , thermal spraying the skin onto the rigid foam produces a composite that is tightly and uniformly bonded together without unduly increasing the weight of the composite structure . both thermal conductivity and bonding are excellent . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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fabrication of a mosfet comprises , forming a dielectric layer on a substrate and a sacrificial structure on portions of the dielectric layer , forming a first polysilicon layer over the sacrificial structure and other exposed surfaces of the device , patterning the first polysilicon layer and the dielectric layer by masking and etching to form a stepped electrode structure partially upon the sacrificial structure and partially upon the other exposed surfaces of the device , applying ion implantation into the substrate outside of the area covered by the stepped electrode structure , removing the sacrificial layer from the surface of the substrate and from beneath the stepped electrode structure leaving an overhanging surface of the stepped electrode structure , forming a second layer of dielectric material on the exposed surfaces of the stepped electrode structure and the substrate , and forming a second polysilicon layer over and under overhanging portions the second layer of dielectric material and the substrate . | 7Electricity
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a filter device reduces reflections on power lines from the motor drive to ac motors by providing a differential mode choke in series with a common mode choke both shunted by resistances tailored to the characteristic impedance of the power cable for differential mode and common mode reflections respectively . by treating both common mode based and differential mode based reflections , superior transient control and motor drive performance may be obtained . | 7Electricity
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a method for preventing twisting of a strap of a car seat , the method comprising receiving the strap through a body portion of a device , wherein the body portion includes opposite open ends , and wherein the strap extends through the body portion and protrudes from each of the ends , and positioning the device below at least one of a chest clip and a bottom clip coupled to the strap . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a process and apparatus for highly efficient production of industrial gases by the cryogenic distillation of air , wherein a feed stream of compressed air , is supercharged to high pressure , cooled , and mixed with various recycle streams of supercharged air , to regulate the expander turbine operating temperature . the need for pre - cooling equipment downstream of the supercharger , which is widely employed in industry to manage the temperature of the incoming compressed air stream , is eliminated . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a process for preparing aldehyde functional organopolysiloxanes and the products prepared therefrom is disclosed . the process involves a hydrosilylation reaction between an aldehyde having a non - conjugated unsaturated group with a polyorganohydrogensiloxane . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a circuit and method comprising a charge pump having a first and a second differential element . the charge pump may be configured to generate a first and a second output signal in response to the first and second differential elements . the first differential element may comprise a first unity gain buffer and a first and a second transistor pair configured to receive a first and second control signal . the second differential element may comprise a second unity gain buffer and a third and a fourth transistor pair configured to receive the first and second control signals . the first and second unity gain buffers may stabilize the source nodes of each of the transistors pairs . | 7Electricity
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a method includes providing a substrate with a patterned second layer over a first layer . the second layer includes a second layer opening having a first cd equal to the cd produced by a lithographic system . cd l is larger than a desired cd . a third layer is formed to fill the opening , leaving a top surface of the second layer exposed . the second layer is removed to produce a mesa formed by the third layer . the cd of the mesa is equal to about the first cd . the mesa is trimmed to produce a mesa with a second cd equal to about cd d . a fourth layer is formed to cover the first layer , leaving a top of the mesa exposed . the substrate is etched to remove the mesa and a portion of the first layer below the mesa to form an opening in the first layer with cd d . | 7Electricity
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a capacitive transducer , in particular a condenser microphone , with a ring - shaped member and a diaphragm secured to the ring - shaped member . a disc - shaped member is secured in the opening of the ring - shaped member and in parallel relationship to the diaphragm . the disc - shaped member has an electrically conductive portion spaced from the ring - shaped member and facing the diaphragm in a predetermined distance therefrom , whereby the diaphragm and the electrically conductive portion on the disc - shaped member form an electrical capacitor . the second side of the disc - shaped member and the contact member are directly accessible . - also , the ring - shaped member has , outside the outer periphery of the diaphragm , a free surface extending transversally to the axis of the ring - shaped member for mounting in a microphone housing with the diaphragm flush with the front end of the microphone or slightly recessed relative to the front end . | 7Electricity
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an active pixel sensor arrangement that provides sub - sampling and reset of all pixel cells after sub - sampling . in one embodiment , logic is provided between sampled and non - sampled rows to propagate reset signals to the non - sampled rows when the sampled rows are reset . in another embodiment , reset of non - sampled rows is implemented with control logic . | 7Electricity
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an electrical probe which can be used in electrosurgery as well as for measurements is disclosed . the probe comprises an inner electrode and an outer electrode which are constructed coaxially . the isolator located between the electrodes is constructed as a light guide and can accordingly be utilized for illumination or irradiation by means of a laser . | 0Human Necessities
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intravascular filters can include a filter membrane having a hydrophilic polymer coating on the filter membrane . the hydrophilic polymer coating can be on an inner surface , an outer surface or both an inner surface and an outer surface of the filter membrane . intravascular filters including a hydrophilic polymer coating may be considered as providing increased hemocompatibility , decreased risk of filter - induced thrombosis and reduced sheathing forces . | 0Human Necessities
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an aircraft weapons control system including a weapons stores processor panel for receiving input signals from a weapons input ; a weapons interface for receiving fire signals from the weapons stores processor panel to control firing of aircraft weapons ; and a flight management system in communication with the weapons stores processor panel and the weapons interface , the flight management system providing control signals to the weapons interface ; wherein the weapons stores processor panel implements safety interlocks to prevent or enable firing of the aircraft weapons | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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what is unique about american dreamer is the design of the tabletop or surface on which the game is played . the tabletop is comprised of several sections , two for the dealer and one for the player . the dealer &# 39 ; s sections , β the river β and β the turn , are a set of boxes in which standard playing cards , six in total , are strategically placed . the player &# 39 ; s section , β the player station , contains several markings and drawings arranged in such as unique way as to allow the player to make a series of varying types of bets concerning which cards will be dealt into the river and turn sections in each round of play . in addition , american dreamer is one of very few casino - style table card games which utilizing the full deck of 54 cards including the jokers . | 0Human Necessities
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a slotted spool valve for a speed control apparatus offering rapid response to prevent speed searching and cogging at low speed settings . round port spool valve arrangements are replaced with a valve arrangement having rectangular - shaped ports . response of the rectangular - shaped ports provides for rapid and sufficient fluid flow or bypass with less movement of a control shaft than that required for use with round port spool valve arrangements . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of sealing pipes or ducts with a duct coating applicator having a camera mounted thereon . the duct coating applicator sprays plural compounds on an interior of the duct . a duct coating applicator mounted camera records a video of an inside of the duct . the video is quickly accessible for customer review on site . a customer billing statement is quickly generated on site . a controller communicates with the nozzle carriage . a pump feeds the duct coating applicator from a resin tank via a resin supply line . the controller receives resin temperature and pressure , duct diameter , and duct coating applicator speed data and can adjust resin feed and duct coating applicator speed rates . the duct coating applicator has a cylindrical body having an outer member and a core member . an adjustable nozzle is on an outlet end for dispersing resin . extension arms may be adjusted to accommodate various duct sizes . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a procedure and an apparatus for microbiological treatment of waste containing harmful substances . according to the invention , the waste is loaded into a waste treatment reactor , which comprises a bottom , a cover and walls . organic matter is added to the waste and the properties of the waste material and the conditions are adjusted so as to make them favorable for bacterial activity . the waste is treated in the reactor substantially without agitation , and a sufficient amount of oxygen , moisture and / or nutrients is added into the waste material . the reactor of the invention comprises at least a cover 91 b 0 openable from above and / or openable wall to allow waste material to be loaded into the reactor . the reactor further comprises a substantially immovable sieve plate 911 ) and a pipe system placed at at least one level for the supply of oxygen , moisture , nutrients and / or steam while the waste material remains substantially immovable in the reactor during the treatment . the apparatus substantially permits transportation to the place of waste treatment . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a process for making ethylbenzene and / or styrene by reacting toluene with methane in one or more microreactors is disclosed . in one embodiment a method of revamping an existing styrene production facility by adding one or more microreactors capable of reacting toluene with methane to produce a product stream comprising ethylbenzene and / or styrene is disclosed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a fixing roller and a pressure roller form a nip therebetween to fix a recorded image onto a recording sheet provided into the nip . a coil provides alternating magnetic field with respect to the fixing roller to inductively heat the fixing roller . the coil includes a plurality of coil segments arranged in an axial direction of the fixing roller . the coil segments are connected in a manner of either forward connection or alternate connection . a controller determines either the forward connection or the alternate connection such that an heating efficiency due to the induction heating has a larger value . | 6Physics
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a process and device for controlling the heating of the glow plugs of a diesel engine . to be able to take into consideration the thermal behavior of the glow plugs while controlling the current supply of the glow plugs of a diesel engine , the thermal behavior of the glow plugs is emulated via a physical model . formed on the corresponding output signal of the model , which is proportional to the glow plug temperature , is a reference signal , which as a control value , lies on the electronic control controlling the heating flow of the glow plugs , which accordingly controls the heating of the glow plugs using the actual glow plug temperature determined from emulation . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus includes a processing module and a network interface . the processing module is operably coupled to : access user level metadata based on account identifier to identify a plurality of files associated with a user and retrieve user level metadata for the plurality of files ; access file level metadata associated with the plurality of files to retrieve , for each of the plurality of files , file level metadata and determine , for each of the plurality of files , a plurality of file slices associated with a corresponding file of the plurality of files ; and generate billing transaction information based on the user level metadata and the file level metadata of the plurality of files . the network interface is operably coupled to : convert the billing transaction information into a network billing transaction information message and transmit it . | 6Physics
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an improved hydraulic strut for mounting a moveable structure to a support structure , the strut having an outer telescoping member and an inner telescoping member . the outer telescoping member defines a first hydraulic chamber and a second hydraulic chamber , connected by a fluid flow restrictor . the inner telescoping member includes a main piston that translates within the second hydraulic chamber between a closed position , where the inner telescoping member is fully retracted into the outer telescoping member , and an open position , wherein the inner telescoping member is fully extended from the outer telescoping member . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a radial pump for water has a drive motor , a pump chamber and an impeller revolving in the pump chamber . the impeller has a plurality of impeller blades which are designed , at least in regions , to be elastic and have a fixed mounting arranged in a region located near the impeller axis of rotation . they can bend elastically radially outward from this fixed mounting counter to a spring force . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a safety device for use with standard or dental syringes as an add - on feature or as a retrofit in which a safety sleeve moves over the normally exposed front end of a needle to protect users from being accidentally stuck . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus for performing fast clip - testing operations in a general purpose processor are provided . this is accomplished by executing a single instruction for comparing a first value x to a second value y and , as a result of the comparison , determining whether x is less than y and whether x - is less than negative y . the values x and y are stored in respective source registers of the processor specified by the instruction . finally , as a result of the determination , one or more binary values representing the results of the determination are inserted into a destination register of the processor also specified by the instruction . accordingly , the invention advantageously provides a general purpose processor with the ability to execute a clip - testing function with a single instruction compared with prior art general purpose processors that require multiple instructions to perform the same function . thus , the general purpose processor of the present invention allows for more efficient and faster clip - testing operations . | 6Physics
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a method of wireless handover in a broadcast network is disclosed . a wireless receiver receives a first signal from a first transmitter . the receiver measures a signal strength of the first signal . the strength of the first signal is compared to a first threshold . the receiver receives a second signal from a second transmitter in response to the step of comparing . the first and the second signals are sent to an application processor . the wireless receiver continues to receive the first and second signals until the application processor terminates receiving one of the first and second signals . | 7Electricity
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an aqueous and method for manufacturing a ceramic superconductor coated metal fiber comprises a container for holding a nonaqueous solution inwhich particles of superconductor material are colloidally suspended to form a slurry . a voltage source is provided to influence the slurry with an electric field and a magnet device is provided to influence the slurry with a magnetic field . the magnetic field is oriented relative to the fiber to align the superconductor particles of the slurry in a desired orientation for subsequent attachment onto the surface of the fiber . the voltage source is connected to the metal fiber to electrically bias the fiber as it is drawn through the slurry . consequently , charged superconductor particles in the slurry attach to the electrically biased fiber . subsequently , the coated fiber is heated to sinter the aligned particles and establish a ceramic superconductor shell on the metallic fiber substrate . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in accordance with the invention , there is provided herein an improved chemical vapor deposition method for forming fluorine - doped tin oxide coatings using a liquid coating composition which includes a reactive organic fluorine dopant and an organotin compound . the method is carried out under a defined set of process conditions such that the coating produced has a minimum and constant sheet resistance which is substantially independent of deposition temperature . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an overhead console spanning the header above the windshield includes support for a removable electronic device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an irrigation and aspiration syringe is provided for one - handed operation . a cylindrical syringe barrel has a first axial control grip projecting from the nozzle end of the syringe . an outer tubular member surrounds the syringe barrel and is connected to the rod of a plunger fitted within the syringe cartridge . a second axial control grip is affixed to the outer tubular member . aspiration is effected by oppositely directed axial forces applied to the first and second control grips with the thumb and forefinger of one hand . | 0Human Necessities
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this specification discloses a method and article of manufacture transformed during the method to help keep lenders maintain the financial relationship with the buyer after the buyer has left the lender &# 39 ; s contact . the method disclosed is based upon a lender issuing a coupon to buyer to take to a seller , the coupon indicating to the seller that the buyer has at least inquired about a loan and may even be pre - approved for a loan to buy goods from the seller . after the buyer inspects the seller &# 39 ; s goods , and hopefully purchases the goods with funds from the lender , the coupon is then validated and redeemed to the buyer . the buyer receives a redemption item corresponding to the level of the transaction with the highest redemption value corresponding to purchasing the goods from the seller with funds by the lender . | 6Physics
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a kind of vise comprising a back jaw and a front jaw which are separately provided with a plurality of different jaw faces corresponding to one another for pinching different shapes of things or material , the faces are changeable in their position by turning for choosing the most proper one for pinching a thing to be worked on . a punch set on the screw is also able to punch a hole . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for generating a write clock of a constant angular velocity compact storage device and the device thereof . the compact storage device has a counter for generating a count number by a reference clock counting a wobble signal , and a phase detector for generating an adjustment value by comparing a phase shift between an atip synchronization signal and an encoded subcode frame synchronization signal . according to the count number and the adjustment value , a rectification value is found , and the rectification value and the reference clock is used for generating a reference write clock to modify the encoded subcode frame synchronization signal . if the phase shift between an atip synchronization signal and an encoded subcode frame synchronization signal is smaller than a predetermined value , the reference write clock is the write clock used by the compact storage device . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus generates kinetic and electrical energy using sound waves and is believed to be particularly useful in high efficiency motors and electrical generators . in particular , the method and apparatus uses sound waves as a catalyst to convert ambient heat energy into kinetic and / or electrical energy . in one embodiment , sound waves at particular frequencies are propagated across one side of a plate or other barrier element , causing flow of fluid across the surface of the plate which , in turn , causes a reduction in the ambient fluid pressure near the surface of the plate . the difference in fluid pressure on opposite sides of the plate results in net positive thrust on the plate , thereby causing movement of the plate . this movement can be harnessed using , for example , a windmill type of rotor and stator arrangement to generate useful kinetic and electrical energy . | 7Electricity
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a game call having a box piece and a striker piece that contacts and vibrates an exposed edge of at least one box wall to produce sound . the box includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side and end walls that circumscribe an open - sided sound chamber . an appendage or striker pivot post projects from the box and supports a resilient assembly to bias the striker to the pivot post . the striker includes a slotted keyway having an aperture , a channel way and an adjoining recess that supports the pivotal movement of the striker . striker pieces constructed to various shapes and from a variety of materials and having one or more keyways or deformable retainer assemblies are shown that can be interchanged with the box piece to produce a variety of different sounds . | 0Human Necessities
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a lens cap holder for a camera lens includes an identification panel releasably connected to the camera neck strap , and fabric fastener means for temporarily connecting the lens cap to the panel when the camera is being used so as not to interfere with the camera operation . | 6Physics
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a frame for supporting a games net includes a number of tubular frame members having threaded ends and a number of helical springs that are threadably connectable to the threaded ends to form a novel frame structure that is restorably deformable at the joined ends . | 0Human Necessities
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a non - invasive method of using electromagnetic field energies to reduce or arrest the growth rate and proliferation of cancer cells , and induce apoptosis in cancer cells , and reduce or arrest the growth and survival of foreign pathogens , relatively without significantly harming normal cells beyond their physiologic threshold of survival are provided . the methods described herein are intended to be used toward the treatment of cancer in human or animals within the context of cancer therapeutics . | 0Human Necessities
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during a solution heat treatment grain recrystallization may occur of a textured article , especially at the surface rim . the present invention provides a method for restoring the microstructure of a textured article , which comprises coating the surface of the article with a high temperature stable surface coating or by a controlled development of an oxide scale and subsequently performing a solution heat treatment , thereby maintaining said thermally stable surface coating . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a strobe device including a light - emitting tube , a main capacitor which accumulates energy and which supplies the energy to the light - emitting tube , a transformer circuit which includes primary and secondary coils in order to accumulate the energy of a power supply in the main capacitor , wherein the primary coil is connected to the power supply and the secondary coil is connected to the main capacitor , a control circuit which controls a current flowing from the power supply to the primary coil , wherein a current starts to flow through the secondary coil after the control circuit stops a current flowing through the primary coil , and a determination circuit which determines that a malfunction has occurred in accordance with a current flowing through the secondary coil . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to a layered absorbent structure in the form of a laminate including liquid storage layers comprising particulate superabsorbent material and adhesive fibers . notably , the absorbent structure includes a wicking layer positioned between the liquid storage layers , with the wicking layer desirably acting to improve fluid spreading and rewet performance of the absorbent structure . the wicking layer preferably comprises airlaid cellulosic fibrous material such as wood pulp , and may optionally include superabsorbent polymer . a bonding pattern of the wicking layer is oriented to enhance wicking and rewet performance . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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there is disclosed a fourier transform spectrometer using a pulsed light source which can be selected from various types of light sources . the spectrometer fourier - transforms the interferogram obtained by an interferometer to give rise to a spectrum . the spectrometer is characterized in that it includes a means for impulsively lighting up the light source for the interferometer at predetermined intervals of time and a means for extracting the envelope of the output from the interferometer as an interferogram . the spectrometer can further include a means for periodically applying a stimulus to the sample . in this case , time - resolved fourier transform spectroscopy can be effected . the differential method can also be applied by lighting up the light source for the interferometer at intervals half the intervals at which the stimuli are given and by extracting the output from the interferometer via a band - pass filter and via a lock - in amplifier . | 6Physics
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the jacket for a compact disc carrier comprises a generally rectangular space defined by a top panel , bottom panel , two side panels and an end panel . a compact disc carrier is slidable within the space in the direction of the jacket and carrier lengths . protrusions extending from the jacket into the jacket space engage the carrier near an edge and prevent further motion that would otherwise separate the carrier and jacket when the carrier is being withdrawn from the jacket . the projections from the jacket , which stop the relative motion between the jacket and disc carrier at a predetermined position , are flaps that connect to or near the edges of the top and bottom panels at the open jacket end and extend into the jacket space . the jacket is formed by folding from a single blank of material . in another embodiment the jacket is releasibly connected to a dummy housing to provide an oversized carton for sales and promotional purposes . | 6Physics
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a power generating apparatus utilizing wave motion which includes a float pivotally connected to the underside of a stationary platform by an elongated arm , the arm connected intermediate its end with the piston rod of a cylinder - piston assembly on the upper side of the platform . the cylinder - piston assembly is provided with oppositely disposed air inlets and compressed air outlets having check valves with the outlets connected to a storage reservoir so that each stroke of the piston resulting from the wave motion imparted to the float draws in ambient air and discharges compressed air to the reservoir . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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one or more embodiments of the presently preferred invention provides a method and a computer - program product for creating a parametric corner on a sheet metal design . the parametric corner is a machinery corner that can be constructed in the formed or unformed state and successfully handles a bend corner with different radii and bend angles . further , the machinery corner allows placing features thereon , as well as producing unformed geometrical representations of said placement . | 6Physics
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methods for controlling and monitoring speed and position of a handheld medical transducer . three methods are presented of various means , two of which include the user in the feedback loop and the third is fully automatic . in the third , an optical position sensor similar to an optical computer mouse provides enough information that the system can respond to and correct for a freehand scanning motion by the user . | 0Human Necessities
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a memory device test circuit and method are described . these operate to maintain a local phase signal active over multiple row activate commands . as a result , an arbitrary number of word lines may be activated together , in an arbitrary order and in arbitrary locations , in response to user - programmable instructions . this allows test sequences to be tailored after the memory device has been designed and can greatly reduce testing times for memory devices . | 6Physics
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a low voltage differential swing signal driver having a constant output differential voltage over variations in circuit fabrication processes , power supply voltages and operating temperatures . the minimum and maximum values of the lvds output signal are monitored and , based upon the difference between them , a signal is provided to the circuit to control the lvds output signal such that its peak - to - peak value is maintained at a determined value . | 7Electricity
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water instead of carbon dioxide is substituted for part of the volatile organic blowing agent , e . g ., pentane , resulting in extruded foams having a smooth , lustrous drum side skin compared to foams containing only organic blowing agent or organic blowing agent plus carbon dioxide . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a methodology and apparatus for cutting shape or profile through well tubular , or for completely circumferentially severing through multiple tubulars , including all tubing , pipe , casing , liners , cement , other material encountered in tubular annuli . this rigless apparatus utilizes a computer - controlled , downhole robotic three - axis rotary mill to effectively generate a shape or profile through , or to completely sever in a 360 degree horizontal plane wells with multiple , nested strings of tubulars whether the tubulars are concentrically aligned or eccentrically aligned . this is useful for well abandonment and decommissioning where complete severance is necessitated and explosives are prohibited , or in situations requiring a precise window or other shape to be cut through a single tubular or plurality of tubulars . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the invention relates to a method based on a cad system consisting of producing a skeleton satisfying pre - defined stability specifications on the basis of a positive template . for this purpose , the control surfaces , which are calculated on the basis of predetermined coordinates of said positive template , are represented on an output device together with the modified surface shape of an implant . | 6Physics
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described herein are the methods the cact and tg non - volatile program erase methods , for programming and erasing nvm cells . this combination allows use of low voltage methods for program , and erases . the typical cell described uses the β channel accelerated carrier tunneling method for programming memories β for accumulating one type of carriers in the floating gate , and another method , the tunnel gun method , for accumulating the other type of carriers in the floating gate of the cells . these methods use low applied voltages to program and erase the non - volatile memory cell . the proposed catt cells by elimination of high voltage requirements are scalable with technology and easily manufacturable using current processes technologies . these cells also have multi - bit storage capability as the program erase methods used are self - limiting in character . another advantage is the increase in reliability of cells using this method due to reduced voltage stress . | 6Physics
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a modular conveyor belt and belt attachment members that are retained by hinge rods . the attachment members have a body with opposite outer and base surfaces . interaction elements , such as high - friction surfaces , plates , or holddown wings , extend from the outer surface . the base surface mounts flush against a conveying surface or an opposite surface of the belt . legs extend directly from the base surface into gaps between hinge elements extending longitudinally outward of conveyor belt modules forming the belt . feet at distal ends of the legs hook under hinge rods to retain the attachment member firmly in place . the lateral spacings between the legs are related to the geometry of the hinge elements to register the attachment element with respect to the belt . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a stabilized electrode comprising a metal oxide or lithium - metal - oxide electrode material is formed by contacting a surface of the electrode material , prior to cell assembly , with an aqueous or a non - aqueous acid solution having a ph greater than 4 but less than 7 and containing a stabilizing salt , to etch the surface of the electrode material and introduce stabilizing anions and cations from the salt into said surface . the structure of the bulk of the electrode material remains unchanged during the acid treatment . the stabilizing salt comprises fluoride and at least one cationic material selected from the group consisting of ammonium , phosphorus , titanium , silicon , zirconium , aluminum , and boron . | 7Electricity
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aspects of the disclosure provide a method . the method includes regulating a time for turning on a switch to transfer energy via a transformer in a first control mode , determining a turn - on time for a second control mode based on the regulated time in the first control mode , and controlling the switch based on the determined turn - on time in the second control mode to transfer energy via the transformer . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus for reproducing a charge latent image prerecorded on a charge holding layer of a recording medium as a series of frames aligned in a line . the apparatus contains a reproducing head means composed of an electrode without a photo - modulation layer , an enabling means enabling the reproducing head means to reproduce a charge latent image only when the reproducing head confronts a charge latent image . the enabling means displaces the series of frames of charge latent image intermittently to align one of the series of frames with the reproducing head means . | 7Electricity
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the specification discloses a system and process for producing discrete chilled products having preselected weights from a semi - fluid mixture . the semi - fluid mixture is pumped along a distribution path to an extrusion manifold which extrudes a continuous sheet of the mixture . the continuous sheet is directed through a chilling station where it is chilled and firmed such that the sheet maintains its extruded cross - sectional configuration . a plurality of slicers continuously slice the continuous sheet of material into continuous lengths . a cutter periodically severs the continuous lengths at predetermined intervals to provide a plurality of discrete products having predetermined weights . the pumping rate , rate of travel through the freezer and periodic severing of the continuous lengths may be selectively varied in order to maintain any desired weight of the discrete products . in an alternative embodiment , the continuous sheet of material is divided into discrete products by stamping the sheet with a plurality of cutters . in another embodiment , a rotatable cutting drum , having a pluraity of equally spaced circumferential slicing disks and equally spaced longitudinal blades , severs the continuous sheet of material into discrete products . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to a method to determine a position of at least one mark provided on a substrate , comprising the actions of : detecting a first mark on said substrate by using a first detector , detecting a first set of marks comprising at least a second mark on said substrate by using a second detector , computing a first list of relative distance between said first mark and mark in said first set of marks , detecting the second mark on said substrate by using one of said first or said second detectors , detecting a second set of marks comprising at least said first mark on said substrate by using an available detector , computing a second list of relative distance between said second mark and mark in said second set of marks , determining the position of at least one mark by using the information in said first and said second lists of relative distance . | 6Physics
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the productive capacity of a drum heater and mixer for asphalt paving composition intended for processing recycled materials can be increased substantially by spraying a curtain of water vertically into the pathway of the raw material as it falls into the drum intake and before any substantial contacts with heated gases or flame and by spraying a curtain of water into the pathway of the heated gases and flame for controlling the temperature profile across the interior of the drum . the latter curtain of water is disposed at about thirty - five degrees to a plane perpendicular to the drum axis . additional sprays of water downstream from the angular curtain of water may be supplied if necessary . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an object - carrying tray is provided that can be used by both left and right - handed users . the tray has a flat upper surface and a lower surface having a molded depression of two hands . the hands are positioned so that the palms , and several inner fingers overlap and the thumbs point in opposing directions . this configuration permits both a left or right - handed user to place his or her hand within the depressions . the user places his or her hand within the appropriate depressions to reduce the likelihood that the tray will slide around on a user &# 39 ; s hand while the device is in use . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an adapter for use in a system for collecting colostrum and / or milk from a breast may include : a body having a predominantly cylindrical shape ; a first open end of the body for connecting to a funnel device ; a second open end of the body for connecting to a source of suction ; a side port between the first and second ends for connecting to a fluid collection device ; a catchment area at or near the side port ; and a blocking member between the side port and the second end , for preventing colostrum from passing beyond the side port and through the second end . the blocking member may include at least one aperture for allowing suction force to be transmitted from the second end to the first end . | 0Human Necessities
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a roller hockey puck for use in playing the sport of roller hockey on paved surfaces is disclosed which exhibits a minimized coefficient of friction and is thus capable of more freely rolling on an irregular surface , thereby better simulating the behavior of a conventional ice hockey puck on ice . the preferred embodiment roller hockey puck of the present invention uses a spherical roller which is supported by an array of bearings located in the puck body and which extends slightly above the opposing faces of the puck body to minimize friction as the roller hockey puck glides on a paved surface . annular arrays of runners made of material having a low coefficient of friction are located on and extend out from each of the opposing faces of the preferred embodiment roller hockey puck of the present invention to stabilize the roller hockey puck as it glides on the paved surface . | 0Human Necessities
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a metal turning chip breaking apparatus includes an impulse actuator in the form of a piezoelectric element that rapidly expands and contracts in response to a rapidly applied and removed voltage . this , in turn , is used to impulsively move a cutter support in a matching fashion , causing a cutter to rapidly withdraw from and return to the cut in a chopping action . this breaks up the chip , which would otherwise form continuously . there is no need to synchronize the incremental motion of the cutter with the rotation of the workpiece . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a flexible jewel pouch for holding a jewel , comprising a metal mesh dimensioned to hold the jewel therein , having a top opening and having a plurality of apertures , the largest aperture being smaller than the jewel ; a mesh carrying arrangement slidingly attached to the mesh along the top opening , wherein when the jewel is placed in the mesh , the mesh suspends from the mesh carrying arrangement and the weight of the jewel causes the mesh carrying arrangement to at least partially close the top opening of the mesh thereby securing the jewel therein . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of manufacturing a poly - crystalline silicon film includes the steps in which an excimer laser anneals an amorphous silicon film deposited on a glass substrate and makes the same into the poly - crystalline silicon while the glass substrate is moved in a moving direction relative to the laser . prior to carrying out the annealing step , a couple of the laser pulses are applied to different places of the a - si film , provided that each of the laser pulses has different energy fluence and one pulse at a time is applied to the a - si film . the pulse applied area is divided into two sections by a reference line perpendicular to the moving direction of the glass substrate . average grain sizes of the p - si film in the two sections are compared to each other to determine the moving direction . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a structure and method of fabricating a metallization fuse line is disclosed . the structure can be formed on a semiconductor substrate , including an insulator structure formed on the substrate , the insulator structure having an upper layer and a lower layer , the upper being thinner than the lower , the insulator structure having a plurality of openings of varying depth , and a metal structure inlaid in the insulator structure , the metal structure having first and second portions and a third portion there between that is substantially more resistive than the first and second portions , the third portion having a thickness substantially - similar to the thickness of the upper layer of the insulator structure . the upper layer includes a nitride , the lower layer includes an oxide and the metal structure includes copper . the fuse structure allows formation of β easy to laser delete β thin metal fuses within segments of thick metal lines . this applies to wiring layers formed from β high β melting temperature metals and those defined using a damascene process . for example , copper back end of line damascene wiring , as used with cmos can use the invention . the technique achieves high yield fusing for technologies that use thick wiring layers . the structure separates the thickness of the fuse segment from the remainder of the wiring line . the structure can be used with very thick , e . g ., & gt ; 1 . 2ΞΌ wiring and very thin , e . g ., & lt ; 0 . 5ΞΌ fuses . | 7Electricity
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a thermoelectric generator apparatus of a vehicle may include a high temperature member , through which exhaust gas passes , a low temperature member , which maintains a temperature lower than a temperature of the high temperature member , and which includes a first coolant pipe holder supporting one of coolant pipes , a heat transfer plate which extends from the first pipe holder and may be located opposite to a corresponding high - temperature member , and a second coolant pipe holder formed on the other side of the heat transfer plate and supporting another of the coolant pipes , and a thermoelectric module disposed between the high temperature member and the low temperature member . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a software product including codes for the method of determining parasitic resistance and capacitance from a layout of an lsi is executed by a computer . the method is achieved by providing a plurality of patterns of a wiring structure which contains a target interconnection ; and by producing a library configured to store parameters indicating the parasitic resistance and the parasitic capacitance in relation to the target interconnection to each of the plurality of patterns . the producing is achieved by calculating the parameters to a plurality of conditions corresponding to deviation in manufacture of the wiring structure for each of the plurality of patterns . | 6Physics
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a wavelength tunable semiconductor laser includes an active region including an active layer generating an optical gain by injection of a current , a phase control region including a tuning layer generating variation of a refraction index by injection of the current , and a distributed bragg reflector region including a tuning layer generating variation of a refraction index by injection of the current . the active region , the phase control region and the distributed bragg reflector region are arranged in alignment in a resonance direction . a diffraction grating is provided in the vicinity of the tuning layer of the distributed bragg reflector region . the wavelength tunable semiconductor laser includes a device for uniformly injecting a current to the phase control region and the distributed bragg reflector region . the optical confinement factor to the tuning layer of the phase control region is greater than an optical confinement factor to the tuning layer of the distributed bragg reflector type . | 7Electricity
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a machine for removing uncured concrete from the top surface of a cast concrete slab to expose the aggregate therein to provide a decorative surface finish . the machine utilizes a pair of counter - rotating brushes to remove concrete which has been prevented from setting by use of a surface retarder , thereby exposing the aggregate to leave an attractive exposed aggregate finish . the counter - rotating brushes deposit the uncured concrete brushed from the surface of the slab onto a conveyor which carries the concrete waste to the edge of the slab for disposal . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for recognizing the presence of a particular target in a field of view which is target position , rotation , and intensity invariant includes the preparing of a target - specific invariant filter from a combination of all eigen - modes of a pattern of the particular target . coherent radiation from the field of view is then imaged into an optical correlator in which the invariant filter is located . the invariant filter is rotated in the frequency plane of the optical correlator in order to produce a constant - amplitude rotational response in a correlation output plane when the particular target is present in the field of view . any constant response is thus detected in the output the u . s . government has rights in this invention pursuant to contract no . de - ac04 - 76dp00789 between the u . s . department of energy and at & amp ; t technologies , inc . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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methods and systems for an armor system are provided . the system includes a first face sheet and a shaped preform extending from the first face sheet . the preform includes a first edge proximate the first face sheet , a sidewall extending from the first edge to a flange extending substantially perpendicularly from the sidewall . the preform circumscribes an area of the first face sheet . the system also includes a tile of armor material complementarily - shaped to fit within the area circumscribed by the preform . the tile is positioned within the preform such that at least a portion of the tile is between the first face sheet and the flange . the system includes a second face sheet covering the preform and the tile on a side opposite from the first face sheet . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a hair washing unit for washing the hair of bedridden patients is formed as a unitary , hollow , rotationally moulded shell . the shell has a peripheral wall surrounding a central recessed well . a u - shaped depression in a front part of the wall merges smoothly into a shoulder support ramp sloping outwardly from the front of the unit to support the shoulder and neck area of a person whose hair is being washed . a drain opening from the well into the shell interior provides for waste water storage and transportation within the shell , while a second drain from the shell provides for disposal of the waste water . | 0Human Necessities
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an indicator circuit for a storage container designed to enable remote electronic searching for file folders located within the container . address signals from a host computer are supplied to the storage container to designate a sought file folder . the indicator circuit is activated whenever a sought file folder is located in a given container . when two or more storage containers are interconnected to receive address signals designating a sought file folder , only the indicator circuit of the storage container containing the sought file folder is activated . | 7Electricity
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a float suitable for use as a buoy or as a component for a wave - powered vehicle . the float includes an upper member whose height can be changed and / or which remained substantially vertical even when the float is in wave - bearing water . a low drag cable suitable for use as a tether in a wave - powered vehicle has a streamlined cross - section and includes a tensile member near the front of the cross - section , at least one non - load - bearing member behind the tensile member , and a polymeric jacket . wave - powered vehicles having a float , a submerged swimmer and a tether connecting the float and the swimmer , include a means for determining whether the tether is twisted ; or a means for untwisting the tether ; or a pressure - sensitive connection which can disconnect the tether when the vehicle is dragged downwards by entanglement with a whale ; or a 2 - axis universal joint securing the tether to the float or to the swimmer ; or elastic elements which absorb snap loads created by the tether ; or two or more of these . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a quick coupling disconnection tool having a head portion with two engagement projection fingers generally forming a v - shape to accept various hose coupling sizes , a handle , and a shank connecting the handle portion to the head portion . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method reclaims metalized polymer film or mixtures containing metal and / or metal alloys into a metal - containing , polymeric film . the resulting film structure has better oxygen and moisture barrier properties when metalized than plain metalized polymer films . the polymer to be reclaimed , originates in sheet form , and is densified , as by shredding , pelletizing and / or re - extruding into fine particulate form such as chips or pellets . the reclaimed polymeric film can be used , in a range of concentrations , to produce biaxially oriented polyester film for metalizing . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed is a handling device , especially for positioning a test head on a testing device , including a holder for a test head and a column . positioning apparatus adjustable in a vertical direction is connected to the test head on the column . the handling device advantageously has a simple and compact structure and an exactly reproducible , smooth movement of the test head , because the positioning apparatus has at least one pair of interspaced articulated arms in which one end thereof is respectively articulated on the holder and the other end thereof is articulated on a carriage which can be displaced in a horizontal direction . the articulated arms can be pivotably arranged around a vertical axis . the carriages can move independently from each other . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed is a signal detection method for a receiver of a multiple - input multiple - output communication system having n t and n r transmission and reception antennas , respectively , and an n t Γ n r channel matrix . the signal detection method includes selecting a plurality of sub - channel matrices having smaller dimensions than the n t Γ n r channel matrix , estimating transmission symbols received from corresponding transmission antennas using a maximum likelihood decoding method with respect to a received signal corresponding to each of the sub - channel matrices , estimating transmission symbols received from the remaining transmission antenna using the estimated transmission symbols , temporarily storing a candidate symbol set composed of the estimated transmission symbols , and comparing candidate symbol sets corresponding to all the sub - channel matrices and determining the smallest candidate symbol set as a transmission symbol set . | 7Electricity
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an optical fiber communication system comprises a bus to which are connected two or more individual stations with inputs from the bus and outputs to the bus . each station includes an optical coupler , folded by means of a partially transmissive mirror , wherein the inputs and outputs are optically coupled . a light energy source applies optical energy to the bus which passes through each station by means of the optical coupler associated therewith . each station includes means for modulating the light energy on the bus by varying the optical coupling , and each station has detector means for receiving optical energy passing through the mirror and detecting the presence or absence of modulated signals on the bus . control means at each station initiates operating commands on the basis of the energy detected by the detector means . | 7Electricity
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a fuel tank sensor assembly for an automotive fuel tank includes a sensor element mounted below a shear plane of the sensor assembly . in the event that a portion of the assembly is sheared off , the sensor element effectively seals off the sense port extending into the fuel tank thereby restricting liquid fuel from flowing from the tank . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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things happen in life . we all face the need to clean up some nasty spills at the most in convenient times . now , there is a simple method to assist in resolving this issue . welcome to the paper towel dispensing system . this system becomes a welcome addition to any decor while delivering a proven method to reduce drudgery required to clean up liquid spills which may otherwise damage valuable possessions . by providing access to the paper towel dispensing system in home or business environments , where people congregate to eat , work , socialize , and conduct business , greater convenience can be assured , while saving time and money . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato , n 6416 or nun 00210 top which is especially useful as processing tomato . | 0Human Necessities
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improved methods and arrangements are provided for use in : selecting candidate television and multimedia programs for recording ; recording the candidate programs ; viewing the recorded programs ; and archiving the recorded programs . at the center of this capability is a time - dependent content buffering arrangement that allows candidate programs to be selected by an intelligent content agent , with the assistance of a bubbling agent , an electronic program guide , a select library listing , and / or a personal profile associated with a particular user . according to one feature , a rate at which a viewer consumes programs determines a degree of selectivity by which candidate programs are selected . | 7Electricity
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a novel process for the preparation of ceftiofur , a cephalosporin antibiotic useful in the treatment of bovine respiratory disease using a novel bromo or chloro intermediate . the process comprises of the steps of cyclizing a new bromo or chloro intermediate with thiourea in the presence of selected solvents to produce ceftiofur of high purity . a process to prepare such novel bromo and chloro intermediate comprising of the steps of condensing silylated furaca with 4 -- 2 methoxyamino - 3 - oxobutyric acid or its acid halide is also described . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a drum brake module for motor vehicles operable by electric motor and performs at least one parking brake function , having an electromechanical actuator mounted on one side of the armature plate and a rotational - translational movement converter converting a rotational drive rotational movement into a translational activation movement of brake shoes arranged on a side of the armature plate facing away from the actuator in a brake drum , and including at least one supporting device between the brake shoes such that the latter can carry out an activation movement in the direction of the brake drum . a drive nut is supported by the rotational - translational movement converter in an axially secure and rotatable fashion on the armature plate to assist the braking force . the drive nut drives a spindle arrangement mounted in a rotationally fixed and axially displaceable fashion and engages with an activation cable on at least one brake shoe . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a catalyst composition for the polymerization of polyamide / copolyamide comprising a primary catalyst which comprises an alkali metal hypophosphite or an alkali - earth metal hypophosphite , and a cocatalyst which comprises an amine compound . the cocatalyst amine compound is selected from the group consisting of phenylene diamines , hindered amines , poly , and benzotriazoles . the catalyst composition of this invention is most useful when used in conjunction with the reactive extrusion technology which requires a very fast polymerization rate to take full advantage of this evolving technology . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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it has been known that administration of pharmaceutical agents with poor water solubility in the form of particles less than 400 nm in diameter produces agent formulation with increased bioavailibility . bioavailability being proportional to the surface area , increases with reduction of particle size of the dispersed agent . we have discovered that chemical derivatization of certain photographic coupler molecules with chemical moiety that are capable of functioning as pharmaceutical agents is amenable to the preparation of nanoparticulate pharmaceutical agent dispersions via a process that comprises the dissolution of the said pharmaceutical agent in an alkaline solution and then neutralizing the said solution with an acid in the presence of a suitable surface - modifying , surface - active agent to form an ultra fine particle dispersion of the said pharmaceutical agent . the composition and process of this invention leads to particles of z - average diameters as small as up to 10 nm as measured by photon correlation spectroscopy . the composition and process schemes of this invention are suitable for large - scale manufacture of these micro - nanoparticulate pharmaceutical agent dispersions . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention relates to retroreflective sheeting which has an image , such as an image . more specifically , the image has varying appearance at different angles of view . the retroreflective sheeting has a layer of transparent microsphere lenses , a transparent polymeric spacing layer underlying , contacting , and conforming to the bottom of the lenses , the spacing and conformation of which is critical to the optimal performance of the retroreflective article , a reflective layer having a top surface in contact with the back surface of the spacing layer and a topcoat and / or cover sheet overlying and conforming to the top surfaces of the lenses and having a flat top surface or face . in another embodiment , the retroreflective sheeting includes a pressure sensitive adhesive underlying and in contact with the reflective layer . the retroreflective sheeting has an image whose proportions are determined by a non - conformity of the reflective and spacing layer to the bottom of the lenses . the image of the present invention can range from conspicuous to inconspicuous and directional to non - directional . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a heat - exchanger tank consisting of a cover and a plate fixed at the opening of the cover , the plate being elongate and u - shaped , having a web portion and two flanges ; and the cover consisting of a u - shaped middle piece fixed with its flanges to the plate flanges , and two separately manufactured cup - shaped end pieces , the mouths of which are u - shaped for connection to the respective end of the middle piece ; and the end piece having two guide flanges connected to the flanges of the plate and arranged so as , when the heat - exchanger tank is mounted , to guide the end pieces into correct alignment with the middle piece . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an improved package is described of the type used for packaging food products and other products . a molded plastic container is sealed with a closure cap . in order to prevent unauthorized or undetected opening of the container , a tamperproofing means is provided in the form of a tamperproofing band molded integrally with the container . this band is positioned so that it encloses at least the bottom edge of the closure cap skin when the cap is applied to the container . this requires at least a portion of the band to be removed before the cap can be removed from the container . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to improved ablation electrodes and catheter assemblies , as well as methods useful in conjunction with irrigated ablation catheters . an irrigated ablation electrode assembly includes a proximal member having an outer surface , an inner lumen and a proximal passageway . the proximal passageway extends from the inner lumen to the outer surface of the proximal member . the assembly further includes a distal member having a distal end and a distal passageway extending from the inner lumen through the distal member to the distal end . embodiments of the present invention include an irrigated catheter assembly configured to direct irrigation fluid to target areas where coagulation is more likely to occur to , among other things , better minimize blood coagulation and associated problems . | 0Human Necessities
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cyanine dyes , particularly indocyanine dyes , having at least 7 carbon atoms in the polymethine chain which may possess a fused cyclopentene or cyclohexene ring in the form of a tri - iodide salt exhibit a substantial reduction in the propensity to associate compared to dyes having the identical cation but different anion . the tri - iodide salts are particularly useful as sensitizers in organic photoconductor systems . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for suppressing smoke employs a fine spray of water droplets that are electrically charged opposite to the charge of soot particles in the smoke . a hand held housing contains a rotary shaft which carries a cup that spins within an air nozzle when the shaft is rotated . electrically charged water is applied to flared inside surface of the cup and moves by centrifugal action to an annular lip on the end of the cup . an air driven turbine drives the shaft , and the compressed air used to power the turbine is passed through the nozzle where it helps to atomize and spray the water discharging from the lip on the spinning cup . the entire metal assembly within the insulated housing is maintained at a high electrical potential to effectively charge the water . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed is a hose coupler that allows flexible hosing to be quickly and easily mated to various pieces of equipment . the hose coupler includes a stem that fits snugly into the end of the hose , a compression sleeve , and a collar that forces the compression sleeve against the hose , thereby reversibly fastening the stem within the end of the hose . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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