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a method and apparatus to enable ip networking for mobile hosts without requiring changes to be made to the tcp / ip stack in the operating system installed on the mobile hosts . the apparatus is an “ intelligent device ” that can be installed on or connected to a mobile host , and may comprise a software - only logical module , physical hardware , or a combination of both . to a mobile host , the intelligent device emulates a network interface such as an ethernet card or a telephone modem . the intelligent device appears to an access network just like any regular ip host connected to the access network through a physical network interface device . the intelligent device handles all mobile networking functions for the mobile host , and may control multiple different physical network interface devices to enable a connection to the “ best ” access network available to the mobile user at his location . | 7Electricity
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an antiskid - style sole includes a sole body and a number of projections disposed on the sole body . the projections are elastic columnar parts . a cavity is disposed in the middle of end surface of the projection , and the wall of the cavity is in the shape of cambered surface or inclined surface . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for waking up one or more sleeping small cell base stations in a wireless communication system for serving a user equipment is described . the wireless communication system includes a plurality of small cell base stations and one or more macro base stations . a wake up signal configuration is received at a user equipment , and a wake up signal configured in accordance with the received wake up signal configuration is transmitted by the user equipment . | 6Physics
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the protection circuit of the present invention addresses the problem of indeterminate logic levels caused by loss of one of the power supplies in a two - power - supply cmos integrated circuit . the circuit of the present invention replaces the typical scheme of power supply sequencing to fix the problem . the circuit disclosed herein detects the state of the core voltage and disables the output drivers when the core voltage is detected as being off . the disabled drivers are put into a high impedance state , thereby eliminating the potential for damage and eliminating the need for power supply sequencing . the invention also protects against the sudden loss of the integrated circuit core voltage , vdd , power supply during normal operation . | 7Electricity
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a system for implementing a method that books and pays a retailer having a pos connected to a transaction server storing confidential user information including a retailer identification , a user code , and a user wireless device phone number . the method includes : receiving at the transaction server , from the user wireless device which can be a cell phone , an sms containing a retailer identification ; reading at the transaction server the phone number of the wireless device communicated by the carrier transporting the sms ; authentifying the phone number and retailer identification with the stored confidential user information ; sending the user confidential information to the retailer pos . the user enters on the pos the user code . the pos reads and authentifies the user code with the user confidential information received from the transaction server . the retailer enters the payment information on the pos and sends it with user information to the transaction server . | 6Physics
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the present application relates to a new method for treating fruits or vegetables comprising the use of hot phosphorous acid as well as pa - based combinations and corresponding kits . | 0Human Necessities
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a new method is provided for the creation of spacers for the cmos gate electrode . a layer of a spacer material is deposited over the gate structure ; a layer of photoresist is deposited over the layer of spacer material . the layer of photoresist of the invention is partially stripped removing the photoresist from above the gate structure and providing a thinner layer of photoresist over the surrounding layer of spacer material . the layer of spacer material is partially etched whereby the layer of photoresist serves as a partial etch stop layer . the remainder of the photoresist is removed , the spacer material is further etched using a dry etch whereby a thin layer of spacer material remains deposited over the surface of the substrate . as a final step the thin layer of spacer material is removed from the surface of the substrate using a wet etch . | 7Electricity
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the manufacture of n - channel and p - channel transistors in a cmos process which involves employing gate spacer oxide layers for of reducing the under - diffusion of the implanted source - drain regions under the gate areas . the spacer oxide widths for the n - channel and the p - channel transistor are set differently so that both transistor types can be optimized independently of one another and without an additional expenditure for more masking steps . the method is employed for the manufacture of large scale integrated circuits for fast switching speeds . | 7Electricity
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an oil control valve includes a cylindrical valve housing and ports and formed in a periphery of the valve housing so as to face pipes , respectively , that guide hydraulic oil to an actuator . the valve housing is provided with a groove that provides communication between the port and the pipeline and a groove that provides communication between the port and the pipeline . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a process for preparing a sintered article of a compacted iron - based metallurgical powder . the green compact is sintered at a closely held predetermined temperature in order to achieve desired density and dimensional stability . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a high voltage charging circuit is provided with the ability of rapid charging . the circuit is composed of a turn - on control circuit , a turn - off control circuit and a transistor . the turn - on control circuit is adopted to set a turn - on time of a transistor such that the transformer may store magnetic energy , while the turn - off control circuit is used to set a turn - off time of the transistor such that the transformer may release the magnetic energy to charge a high voltage capacitor . smaller inductance reduces the turn - on time of the power transistor owing to the maximum current of the primary side of the transformer . therefore , a small - sized transformer may be employed to reduce the volume of the charging circuit with nonoccurrence of saturation . | 7Electricity
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a television camera and display device , in which a transmission and reception utilizes quincuncial scanning with sub - sampling associated with an optical filter for reducing the diagonal resolution of the image . the filter prevents the folding of the spectrum when subsampling is employed , and permits the simplification of the device . the device may be implemented in both solid - state and vacuum tube form . it is applicable especially to high - definition television having only a restricted pass band and low sampling frequencies , and to the acquisition of and to the visual display of images in hdq mode . | 7Electricity
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a water - based sulfonated polyurethane composition and footwear manufactured using the composition as as an adhesive , coating and primer . the sulfonated polyurethane is a reaction product of a ) at least one polyisocyanate ; b ) at least one alkylene diol ; c ) at least one sulfonated polyester polyol wherein the sulfo groups thereof are present as alkali metal salts ; and d ) at least one dihydroxy carboxylic acid , or salt thereof . the composition may also be modified to include a dispersed polymer or copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer . such mofified compositions may be obtained by preparing the sulfonated polyurethane in the presence of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and subsequently subjecting the mixture to free - radical polymerization conditions . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention provides a vacuum fluorescent display driving apparatus and a vacuum fluorescent display driving method that may prevent generation of excessive load on power lines employed in driving , without causing an increase in size of the apparatus . the vacuum fluorescent display driving apparatus of the present invention includes , a grid driver that applies a driving voltage to plural grid electrodes respectively provided in the vacuum fluorescent display , and a grid driver limiting section that performs limitation on the number of grid electrodes to which voltage is applied simultaneously by the grid driver , to less than a predetermined first threshold value . | 6Physics
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a composition is disclosed which comprises an aryl perfluoropolyether , optionally a halogenated oil , and further optionally a thickening agent . the composition can be used as a lubricant itself or as an additive to an oil or grease lubricant and can withstand temperatures higher than 300 ° c . without decomposition . the halogenated oil can be a perfluoropolyether , a fluorosilicone , a polytrifluorochloroethylene , or combinations of two or more thereof . the thickening agent can be finely divided silica , boron nitride , clay , soap , poly , clay , talc , silica , titanium dioxide , polydimethylsiloxane , polyurea , polyurethane , or combinations of two or more thereof . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention involves using a keratinase enzyme to degrade beta - amyloid proteins and plaques related to alzheimer &# 39 ; s disease . | 0Human Necessities
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the lifesaver apparatus as herein described addresses the problem people can face in circumstances similar to those experienced by the people trapped in the world trade center . when lower levels in a building are inaccessible to people trapped in its upper levels , the lifesaver apparatus will provide these people with a means for escaping from the building by descending from its outside to safety . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention provides four sub - patterns located at the periphery of the wafer surface at 90 - degree intervals . each of the four sub - patterns is divided into four alignment scales where each alignment scale is yet again subdivided into a multiplicity of alignment marks . this multiplicity of sub - patterns and alignment scales with each scale having a multiplicity of alignment marks results in very accurate and convenient alignment capability . | 6Physics
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a material handling assembly primarily in the form of a clamshell structure being hyraulically activated and used in combination with a helicopter for the support of the clamshell structure and its operation thereof between a closed and an open position . the height and actual positioning of the clamshell relative to any applicable types of materials being handled or transferred is regulated by the height and positioning of the helicopter . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a relatively thin , disk shaped device containing a slot in its face , which slot narrows as it reaches the center of the disk so that when it engages the valve stem of a cut - check valve , the valve is deformed without damage a sufficient degree so that the cut - check valve is unseated allowing air to pass either way through the cut - check valve . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an amide derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a non - metallic salt lubricant , which can be used as an effective cancer cell - growth inhibitor owing to its enhanced storage stability with no quality changes over time . | 0Human Necessities
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a total flow turbine includes a housing defining a rotor chamber with a rotor rotatably mounted within the chamber and includes a plurality of passages opening at an outer radial face of the rotor and spiraling in a converging fashion inward to a central cavity which communicates with an outlet from the housing , with a plurality of nozzles spaced around the periphery of the housing angled toward the rotor for directing fluid toward the inlet of the passages . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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method and apparatus for effecting a voice communication between user terminals connected via a communication network include displaying a menu of country options to a user and receiving a number in local form . formatting rules are recalled for a destination country selected by the user from the country options . a country prefix for the destination country is prepended to the number in accordance with the formatting rules to generate a formatted number . the formatted number is supplied to a client installed at the user terminal for effecting the voice communication using the formatted number . | 7Electricity
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the present application is directed to an image - guided , vacuum assisted , percutaneous , coring , cable driven breast biopsy instrument which may be conveniently mounted to an x - ray machine wherein the biopsy instrument incorporates a rotation knob at the proximal end of the instrument to manually rotate the distal end of the probe , thus allowing the clinician to conveniently position the tissue port next to the tissue to be sampled . | 0Human Necessities
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improved processes for surface treating expanded polytetrafluoroethylene is disclosed and improved surface - treated devices made from the processes . the processes employ a laser to surface - modify an expanded ptfe structure to create a macro - roughened surface that has the capability to remain microporous throughout . the unique process of the present invention creates a ridge and valley structure on the surfaces of devices that includes unique gnarled nodes along valley floors . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a first microprocessor controls an actuator according to a control program stored in a program storage memory , using a learnt value stored in a learning value storage memory . the learnt value is updated in response to an action of the actuator . a second microprocessor is connected to the first microprocessor to replace the control program with another control program which also has a function to initialize the learnt value . however , when the learnt value has been updated , the first microprocessor prohibits the second microprocessor from replacing the control program , thereby preventing the impairment of control response due to initialization of the learnt value . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a phase - change memory device and a method of fabricating the same are provided . the phase - change memory device includes a semiconductor substrate in which a word line is arranged , a diode line disposed over the word line and extending parallel to the word line , a phase - change line pattern disposed over the diode line , and a projection disposed between the diode line and the phase - change line pattern and protruding from the diode line . the diode line and the projection are formed of a single layer to be in continuity with each other . | 7Electricity
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apparatus for conveying article carriers through a series of processing stations in the form of tanks into which articles supported by the carriers are to be dipped has a row of lifting devices , each including an article carrier support which defines a section of a horizontal processing track along which the article carriers are movable in succession . the article carrier supports are individually displaceable vertically between an upper position and a lower position . when adjacent article carrier supports are simultaneously in the upper position , an article carrier on one of the article carrier supports can be fed over to the other . a sensor triggers lowering of said other article carrier support to the lower position in response to the reception of the article carrier by that article carrier support . when supported by the article carrier support provided at the downstream end of the processing track , the article carrier is displaced , together with the article carrier support generally horizontally transversly of the processing track to a return track on which the article carrier is returned to a position opposite the processing track . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method is disclosed for treating graphite reinforced metal matrix composites so as to eliminate thermal strain hysteresis and impart dimensional stability through a large thermal cycle . the method is applied to the composite post fabrication and is effective on metal matrix materials using graphite fibers manufactured by both the hot roll bonding and diffusion bonding techniques . the method consists of first heat treating the material in a solution anneal oven followed by a water quench and then subjecting the material to a cryogenic treatment in a cryogenic oven . this heat treatment and cryogenic stress reflief is effective in imparting a dimensional stability and reduced thermal strain hysteresis in the material over a - 250 ° f . to + 250 ° f . thermal cycle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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certain bicyclo heptane and bicyclo octane substituted tetrahydro - 2h - pyran - 2 - ones and the corresponding ring - opened acids derived therefrom are potent inhibitors of the enzyme 3 - hydroxy - 3 - methylglutaryl - coenzyme a reductase and are useful as hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic agents . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and a system for analyzing the wavefront of a light beam , wherein a diffraction grating is arranged in a plane perpendicular to the light beam to be analyzed and optically conjugated to the analysis plane . different emerging beams of the grating interfere to generate an image having deformations linked to the gradients of the wavefront to be analyzed . the method is characterized in that the grating carries out the multiplication of an intensity function which is implemented by a two - dimensional grating with hexagonal meshing of surface s transmitting the light of the beam to be analyzed into plural emerging beams arranged in a hexagonal meshing , by an phase function which is implemented by a two - dimensional grating with hexagonal meshing of surface 3 s which introduces a phase shift close to 2π / 3 between two adjacent secondary beams . | 6Physics
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the method and apparatus for reclaiming substantially pure sand from a heat treating furnace ; wherein a casting with sand core and / or sand mold , comprising sand bound by a combustible binder , attached thereto is introduced into the heat treating furnace ; or , wherein portions of sand core and / or sand mold that are not attached to a casting are introduced into the heat treating furnace . wherein , the reclaiming within the furnace is carried out , in part , by a fluidizer that promotes binder combustion by one or more process of agitating , heating , and oxygenating . wherein , the characteristics of the reclaimed sand are selectively controlled by controlling the dwell time of the sand within the heat treating furnace . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an analogue display with a panel having an electro - optic medium contained between two sets of electrodes . one set is arranged in a plurality of segments each divided into inner and outer portions . each portion is planar and has a plurality of digits . the digits of one portion are interposed alternate with , and in between , the digits of the other . the other set has a planar meander configuration modified by an electrode interposed in its folds . the sets of electrodes when registered one over the other define two subsets of different selectable index positions . selected alternating voltages are applied simultaneously to the electrodes maintaining the panel on at two selected index positions and off elsewhere a dial shaped display area which is other than circular or arcuate , e . g . preferably the voltages are selected from the set of rms magnitudes where v c is equal to the threshold voltage of the panel . the panel may contain liquid crystal material , as medium , to perform as a dyed phase change , or twisted nematic effect device . | 6Physics
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a burner system for controlling the gas / air mixture of a burner has a sensor providing a signal dependent on the pressures in gas and air lines supplying the burner . a summing device receives a signal based on the air flow rate and the signal from the sensor , and provides a regulating signal controlling the setting of a gas regulating valve regulating the flow of gas in the gas line . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a storage system includes a storage for storing data , and a store buffer for temporarily buffering data before storing it into the storage . a store request is applied to the store buffer , and store data accompanied by the store request is applied to the store buffer . when a fetch request for the storage does not exist , the store data buffered in the store buffer is transferred from the store buffer to the storage and is stored therein . | 6Physics
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the incidence of restenosis after angioplasty is reduced by exposing the potentially stenotic site to radiation from a source within the same vascular structure in which the site is located . the radioactive source can be mounted at the distal end of a guidewire , or in a balloon catheter , or on a balloon expansible stent , and is inserted through the vascular structure to the site to be exposed . | 0Human Necessities
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a handpiece connector cooperates with the logic control circuit in an ultrasonic surgical system to distinguish types of handpieces , to indicate types of handpieces , to control differing operating frequencies for such differing handpieces , and to provide logic signals for controlling other system parameters dependent on the type of handpiece selected . a handpiece connector is prewired in a manner which is electrically indicative of one of several parameters to identify the selective handpiece . a logic control circuit , when connected to the handpiece , indicates that a handpiece is connected , indicates the type of handpiece so connected , indicates and controls the frequency of operation pertinent to that handpiece , and controls other system operating parameters related to the selected handpiece . | 0Human Necessities
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to maintain a riser under tension , the riser can be connected to a gripper which is connected to vertical toothed racks that are in constant engagement with gear wheels which are driven with constant torque , preferably by hydraulic motors at constant pressure . an apparatus is also described for putting the riser under tension . the apparatus includes vertical guides in a derrick , toothed racks in the vertical guides , a gripper designed for interaction with a riser connected to the racks , and drive units arranged in the derrick for drive - actuation of the racks in the vertical guides . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a satellite - based emission and reception device , intended to receive and to process radiofrequency signals originating from an uplink and then to emit the processed signals on a downlink towards terrestrial users , comprises a power divider , two independent frequency converters and two input demultiplexers connected respectively at the output of the two corresponding frequency converters , each frequency converter being controlled by a dedicated local oscillator , the two local oscillators operating at one and the same frequency , the two input demultiplexers comprising channel filters operating in different , disjoint frequency sub - bands spaced apart in frequency , two adjacent frequency sub - bands being filtered by two channel filters belonging to different input demultiplexers . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides methods and compositions for treating diabetes by administering acylated insulin or an acylated insulin analog via a pulmonary route . the insulin or insulin analog may be in the form of a dry powder or a solution . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of picking products in a pick - to - light system includes arranging products in first and second rows of adjacent picking locations wherein the products are available for picking . groups of totes are aligned with the picking locations where products to be picked are matched up with the applicable totes . when indicated , products are picked and placed in the indicated totes . when the indicated products are picked for each indicated tote in a given group of totes and the picks are complete for the upstream totes in a given row of picking locations , the group of totes in the given row are indexed so that the totes align with other picking locations in the given row . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method includes generating source code corresponding to a block diagram model and generating hypertext links associating elements of the generated source code with elements of the block diagram model . | 6Physics
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a complex baseband model of the power amplifier within a dsp domain is used to develop a feedback signal that would be equivalent to the optimum negative feedback used for the analog amplifier . once the feedback signal is available , it can be processed to compensate for the effects of the group delay and for optimum loop gain , hence resulting in a broadband response with no theoretical limitations on the linearization of the amplifier . | 7Electricity
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a central processor through an asynchronous service processor , selectively resets an input / output channel designated in an instruction called clear channel that is executed by the central processor . as part of the execution of this instruction , the service processor also communicates a reset signal to the peripheral equipment associated with that channel in case the designated channel is malfunctioning and cannot relay a reset signal normally to the peripheral equipment associated with the designated channel . the reset signal for the peripheral equipment is supplied through a connection between the service processor and particular lines in i / o interface cables of that channel . programming routines that use the clear channel instruction are designed to preserve the integrity of data held by peripheral equipment that is associted with two channels when the peripheral equipment has exclusive affiliations with the designated channel . other systems that are eligible to communicate with the affiliated equipment are conditioned to a quiescent state before the reset operation is carried out , and are kept in that state until the affiliations are re - established . | 6Physics
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a fully protective railroad freight car for carrying motor vehicles in a selected one of a bi - level or a tri - level configuration , with the lowest level including a depressed longitudinally central portion between body bolsters of the underbody , which may be a low - level flat car . a pair of vehicle - carrying decks are adjustable in height to provide for either one or two vehicle - carrying levels above the lowest level , while also providing at least a prescribed amount of vertical clearance above each vehicle - carrying deck . ramps may be provided on the lowest level at an end of the car to provide a wheel - supporting surface having a prescribed minimum height . a roof structure is light in weight , and the car has an overall height not exceeding a prescribed limit for operation on most rail lines . the ends of the car are equipped with three - panel folding doors . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a message or note board that is also a holder for mail constructed of recycled plastic material and assembled from several different types of plastic but easily disassembled with common hand tools so that after final use , the parts may be segregated for further recycling . the noteboard has a flat plastic backing or plate that can be attached to a wall or a door on a refrigerator . attached to the front surface is a transparent sheet that can be written on with a dry - erasable pen . a sheet of paper may be inserted between the transparent sheet and the backing plate and contains information . the lower end of the plate has an l - shaped tray or ledge that supports mail . | 6Physics
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a squirrel - cage rotor of an asynchronous machine includes a laminated core having grooves and positioned in fixed rotative engagement on a shaft , and a squirrel cage including short - circuit rods which are received in the grooves and have opposite front faces , and short - circuit rings which connect the short - circuit rods on the front faces . shrink rings respectively surround the short - circuit rings at least radially outside and rest on the shaft . a pressure - resistant hardenable plastic is provided in a gap between the short - circuit rings and the shrink rings . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the current major way of making nanofibers is electrospinning . however , the minimum fiber diameter is limited to be about 300 - 500 nm , which is not compliant with the physical definition of nano structures . futher , the productivity is relatively low . this invention provides a method for manufacturing a nano - sized di - block polymer including at least a hard - segment polymer and a soft - segment polymer . first , a sample containing the hard - segment polymer , the soft - segment polymer , and a catalyst is dissolved in a first solvent . then the dissolved sample is cast on substrate , and then the first solvent to is removed form a dried sample . finally , the nano - sized di - block polymer is formed by crew - cutting . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a neck ring guide for aligning neck ring sections in a glassware forming machine has a center body and a pair of spaced parallel runners coupled to the center body for receipt in guide slots in the neck ring sections . keepers on the outboard sides of the runners retain the runners in the guide slots . instead of keepers , the runners may be retained in the guide slots by roll pins on the neck ring sections engaged in retainer slots in the runners . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a computer implemented method , program and system utilizing a number of field - deployed sensors to accurately detect and classify objects / events of interest within a sensor field including the detection / classification of human beings travelling on - foot or with vehicles and their direction of travel . in particular , the method , computer program and system are operable to determine whether a detected target is an animal , human or vehicle via analysis of received acoustic and sensor data . the analyses performed include comparison / correlation of the sensor data to known seismic cyclostationary signatures , acoustic and seismic characteristics of human footsteps and travel tendencies , and acoustic and seismic characteristics of non - human footsteps and travel tendencies . | 6Physics
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a data input support system is provided to preliminarily remove particular error causes when genotype data are input for a program to execute linkage disequilibrium analysis or the like . by taking advantage of limiting conditions characteristic of genotype input data and the statistical properties of the entire data set , possible errors are detected by a preprocessing program , the detected errors are associated with false descriptions causing them to report the results , user input responding to the reported results is accepted , and a modified version of the input data is output . | 6Physics
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a method for adsorbing and oxidizing voc &# 39 ; s in the same bed , thus reducing the size of or even eliminating the need for a catalytic or thermal oxidation unit at the end of the system . in this system , a catalyst is intimately interspersed with the adsorbent material . the catalyst oxidizes voc &# 39 ; s released during desorption when it reaches the ` light off temperature ,` that is , the catalyst temperature necessary for oxidation to begin . as voc &# 39 ; s are desorbed , they are combusted by the catalyst in the same bed and also by their combustion , heat the bed to aid in the desorption of voc &# 39 ; s elsewhere in the bed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed is a method and apparatus for making up fracturing fluid with coated proppant . the method applies opposed electrical charges to the proppant and its coating to create a uniform coating without extensive mechanical mixing , and additionally , the method applies opposed electrical charges to the coated proppant and fracturing fluid to enhance mixing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and multiple carrier linear amplifier circuit reduces intermodulation distortion by sampling the multiple carrier linear amplifier radio frequency signal and detecting the sampled signal at frequency increments and quantizing and nulling the intermodulation distortion . the signal can have predetermined frequency increments f o . . . f i situated in at least one of predetermined sub - bands . the sampled radio frequency signal can be mixed with the local oscillator signal to target the centers of the multiple carriers and generate an intermediate frequency signal . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to substituted quinolones and to processes for their preparation as well as to their use for the production of medicaments for the treatment and / or prophylaxis of diseases , especially for use as antiviral agents , particularly against cytomegaloviruses . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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there is provided a liquid crystal display apparatus that may limit a reduction in the voltage holding ratio of a liquid crystal layer and limit an increase in the ion density in the liquid crystal layer and address issues of faulty display such as white missing pixels , alignment inconsistencies , and burn - in . having a feature of limiting a reduction in the vhr of a liquid crystal layer and limiting an increase in an ion density in the liquid crystal layer and thereby reducing occurrence of faulty display such as burn - in , the liquid crystal display apparatus according to the present invention may be particularly suitably used as a va - mode or psva - mode liquid crystal display apparatus for active - matrix driving and may be used as a liquid crystal display apparatus included in a liquid crystal tv , a monitor , a mobile phone , a smart phone , or the like . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a washing method for removing oily soil from an object stained therewith by contacting the object with a non - flammable washing agent composition comprising 0 . 001 to 30 parts of a fluorine - free absorbent which can absorb and capture oily soil and not less than 70 parts of perfluorocarbon liquid to remove the soil from the object . | 7Electricity
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the invention provides a method for making a concrete floor slab using sub - grade waterproofing in a manner that favors the use of water - based adhesives for affixing floor covering materials . the method comprises casting a hydratable cementitious composition onto a flooring membrane , the composition having a shrinkage reduction admixture and a water : cementitious binder ratio sufficiently low that substantially all of the water moisture is retained in the hydration reaction , and achieving a fully adhered bond with the flooring membrane . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an agitator is provided including an open system having a base holding a plurality of culturing beakers as well as a lid holding a tube transporting fresh seawater into each beaker , gently stirring the water within and eliminating any decaying embryos . each beaker has at least a bottom made of mesh allowing water to flow through . the agitator can be used to culture any fragile planktonic organisms that require an extended rearing time . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electrolyte chamber has an opening on the side facing the foil to be measured for letting the electrolyte through to the foil , a hollow cathode in the chamber , a supply line connected to the chamber through the hollow cathode for supplying the electrolyte to the chamber , and a negative pressure flow - off line connected to the chamber located at a distance from the mouth of the supply line . a negative pressure generator is connected to the flow - off line through a separator vessel which has a level switch which shuts off the generator when the electrolyte reaches a predetermined level . the supply line is connected to a supply vessel containing the electrolyte and runs continuously into the liquid volume in the vessel . the vessel has a connection to the atmosphere . | 6Physics
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a microfluidic device , for analysis , comprising : a chip comprising a cavity ; a light emitting diode or a laser which emits a first electromagnetic radiation for heating a sample placed in the cavity in use ; and an analytical assembly configured to record a change in the sample arising from an interaction of the sample with the first source of electromagnetic radiation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an improvement to a bottle for storing , identifying , and dispensing liquids comprises a valve - type nozzle coupled to the outer end of the tube , a vent , and an optional identification tag . the valve - type nozzle is adjustable along a continuous range between open and closed conditions to permit dispensing of fluid in a controlled fashion and sealing of the container . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a housing member accommodates a liquid crystal display panel and a lighting unit . the housing member is provided with a penetrated space for receiving a light - source unit in the lighting unit therein . a pair of fastening members are attached to a pair of openings of the space , respectively , for supporting the light - source unit within the space such that each of the fastening members allows to insert the light - source unit into the space from either one of the pair of the openings . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for scheduling transmissions via an enhanced dedicated channel are disclosed . a scheduled power is calculated for scheduled data flows . a remaining transmit power is calculated for the e - dch transmission . a rate request message is generated , wherein the scheduled power , remaining transmit power and rate request message are used to select transport format combinations and multiplex data scheduled for the e - dch transmission . the remaining transmit power is calculated by subtracting from a maximum allowed power the power of a dedicated physical data channel , a dedicated physical control channel , a high speed dedicated physical control channel , an enhanced uplink dedicated physical control channel and a power margin . | 7Electricity
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a method and control system for a selective catalytic reduction catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter includes a dpf control module that determines a particulate matter load progress of the dpf and generates a dpf regeneration request based on the pm load progress . the control system also includes an scr control module that selectively adjusts an ammonia load of the scr catalytic converter prior to regeneration of the dpf based on a storage capacity of the scr catalytic converter and the pm load progress . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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embodiments of the present invention are directed to a storage shed that is strong , durable , low - maintenance , easy to assemble and use , and relatively inexpensive to manufacture and ship , and can be mass produced . in one embodiment , a hinge assembly for hingedly connecting a door to a structural member of a shed comprises at least one hinge post disposed along a generally vertical edge of the door , and at least one hinge support provided along a generally vertical edge of the structural member . the hinge support includes a hinge support cutout portion configured to slidably support a first portion of the hinge post of the door to permit rotation of the hinge post relative to the hinge support cutout portion around an axis of the hinge post . the hinge support includes an extension which is disposed adjacent the hinge support cutout portion and extends outward from the generally vertical edge of the structural member . at least one hinge connection member has a hinge connection cutout portion configured to slidably support a second portion of the hinge post of the door which is disposed generally opposite from the first portion of the hinge post of the door to permit rotation of the hinge post relative to the hinge connection cutout portion around the axis of the hinge post . the hinge connection member is detachably coupled with the extension of the hinge support , and is configured to be attached to the structural member . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus and process for removing acidic gases and nox from flue gases produced by utility and industrial plants . the process and apparatus convert nox , and particularly nitric oxide , to nitrogen dioxide , which is then reacted to form a valuable byproduct . the process generally entails contacting a flue gas with a scrubbing medium to absorb acidic gases from flue gas and produce an intermediate flue gas . the intermediate flue gas is then cooled to cause nitric oxide present therein to be oxidized to form nitrogen dioxide , which is then absorbed from the flue gases to produce a nitrogen dioxide - containing solution and a scrubbed flue gas . the nitrogen dioxide in the nitrogen dioxide - containing solution is then reacted with ammonium hydroxide to form ammonium nitrate as a valuable byproduct . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a combustion chamber arrangement for a direct fuel injected internal combustion engine wherein the combustion chamber is formed in part by a recess in the piston head . fuel is injected into the combustion chamber so as to be introduced on one side of the recess with a spark plug being positioned so that its gap lies diametrically opposite the fuel injector . an arrangement is provided for introducing a swirl to the flow of fuel and the combustion chamber recess is canted so that its lower surface is deeper where the fuel first enters then on the other side so as to improve flame propagation and complete combustion while maintaining a high compression ratio . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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in a system and method for transmitting data bits over a transmission channel , data bits are arranged into a plurality of matrices , each matrix having a plurality of blocks , and the matrices are arranged into a cube having first and second dimensions , wherein the first dimension relates to one of the matrices and the second dimension relates to multiple matrices . a set of check bits is generated for each of the blocks in the plurality of matrices . each set of check bits includes a first and second check bit , wherein the first check bit relates to the first dimension of the cube and the second check bit relates to the second dimension of the cube . one or more of the cubes are transmitted across the channel and received at a decoder . the decoder detects and corrects one or more errors in data bits of received cubes in accordance with the check bits . | 7Electricity
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an electrode material is created by forming a thin conformal coating of metal oxide on a highly porous carbon meta - structure . the highly porous carbon meta - structure performs a role in the synthesis of the oxide coating and in providing a three - dimensional , electronically conductive substrate supporting the thin coating of metal oxide . the metal oxide includes one or more metal oxides . the electrode material , a process for producing said electrode material , an electrochemical capacitor and an electrochemical secondary battery using said electrode material is disclosed . | 7Electricity
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pregripper of a sheet - fed printing press includes a drive unit for pivotally driving a pregripper bar secured to a pregripper support device , the drive unit having main and auxiliary cam elements disposed on a drive shaft so as to be fixed against rotation relative thereto , and cam follower members cooperatively engaging with the cam elements so as to produce a movement of the pregripper bar , the pregripper support device engaging the pregripper bar approximately centrally for introducing a force to produce the pivoting movement . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a locking system for a mold includes a first mold half , a second mold half , and a lock assembly that is coupled to one of the mold halves . the lock assembly includes a wear plate , that is disposed between the first mold half and the second mold half , and an adjustment element , which is disposed between the wear plate and one of the mold halves . the lock assembly also includes a wear plate locking fastener , that locks the position of the wear plate , and an adjustment fastener , which is separate therefrom and adjusts the position of the wear plate . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to a system and method for executing a scanning procedure comprising the steps of generating ct image data for a scan , generating ct attenuation correction data for the scan , acquiring a current frame of pet data for the scan in a 3d format , and simultaneously conducting the following steps : reconstructing at least a portion of a pet image for the current frame , including the step of overlapping a portion of the current frame with an adjacent frame , and acquiring at least a portion of a next frame of pet data . | 0Human Necessities
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a copper - clad aluminum composite wire has a core that is made of an al - mg alloy and circumferentially clad with copper or a copper alloy . the aluminum alloy is composed of 1 . 5 to 10 . 0 percent by weight of mg , additives such as cr and mn , ordinary impurities , and aluminum whose content is such as to form the rest of the alloy composition . the copper or the copper alloy forms 20 to 40 % of the cross - sectional area of the copper - clad aluminum composite wire . such core material is drawn to reduce the cross - sectional area by 20 % or more using a die whose half angle α is from 15 to 30 degrees to obtain an cladding wire ; the cladding wire is further drawn to reduce the cross - sectional area by 70 % or more using a drawing die whose half angle α is from 4 to 15 degrees at least once ; and the thus drawn wire is subjected to annealing at temperatures from 200 ° to 400 ° c . for from one minute to 24 hours . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electronic device comprising a base printed circuit board ; a first edge card socket mounted on said base pcb , said socket having pcb contacts ; and a pcb connection unit having pcb contacts thereon , said unit being slideably connectable to said first edge card socket and adapted to be slideably inserted into , and to make electrical contact with , a second edge card socket mounted on a second base pcb . | 7Electricity
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methods and systems for generating a curve that represents raw data are provided . in one embodiment , the system includes memory for storing a curve generation application program , a user interface , a display device , and a processor . the processor executes the stored curve generation application program and is coupled to the memory , the user interface , and the display device . the executed curve generation application program includes a first component that receives raw data and a second component that allows for the manual or default setting of a base value for defining weight values for each data point of inputted raw data . a third component generates a curve for representing the raw data based on at least a portion of the data points and the set base value . a fourth component outputs the generated curve to the display device . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a remotely controlled aircraft configured to vertically take - off and land . the aircraft includes a pair of propulsion devices that are mounted on an airframe above the level of the center of gravity . a set of control devices are mechanically linked to the propulsion devices for varying the orientation of the propulsion devices during flight . roll right - left fan speeds up , right fan slows down ; roll left - left fan slows down , right fan speeds up ; pitch forward / aft both fans move forward or aft ; yaw - one fan moves forward one fan moves back depending on the direction cw or ccw ; change altitude — both fans speed up or slow down . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for initiating secure operations in a microprocessor system is described . in one embodiment , one initiating logical processor initiates the process by halting the execution of the other logical processors , and then loading initialization and secure virtual machine monitor software into memory . the initiating processor then loads the initialization software into secure memory for authentication and execution . the initialization software then authenticates and registers the secure virtual machine monitor software prior to secure system operations . | 6Physics
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a hand held motor powered device for percutaneous thrombolysis and evacuation of a clot from a clotted arterio - venous fistula is disclosed . the percutaneous thrombectomy device is provided with a plurality of nested coaxial lubricious catheters . the multi - functional thrombectomy device can simultaneously and sequentially degrade and evacuate a blood clot from a blood vessel by multiple modalities that combines to degrade the clot by mechanical agitation , fragmentation and disruption , by peri - thrombus delivery of enzymatic fluids , by irrigation with biocompatible fluids , and by balloon displacement . the thrombectomy device further provides for balloon containment and isolation of clot debris from the general circulation , thereby minimizing the risks to a patient of embolic sequelae . there is also provided an optional steering mechanism for controlled deflection of the working end of the device . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention comprises a salad sandwich and method of making the same where the salad sandwich is made of a baked edible shell that is open at one end and contains a tear - away bag which is filled with an appropriate sandwich fill . the tear - away bag keeps the sandwich fill fresh and prevents the sandwich fill from transferring moisture to the shell . the tear - away bag has a tear - away mechanism which , just before the salad sandwich is eaten , allows the bag to be removed in one step without removing the sandwich fill from the confines of the shell . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a two - stage pilot valve for suspension control systems . the valve includes an annular pilot member so that fluid discharges in a radial direction , and it is preferable that the valve member is comprised of a resiliently suspended plate . both the dynamic characteristics of the valve and its function in some respects are improved due to these provisions . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention relates to a method of detecting a presence of a circuit extending arrangement inserted between a physical interface , connected to a terminal , and a smart card , the physical interface being adapted to receive the smart card , the method comprising the steps of measuring at least one electrical characteristic of the physical interface , and determining whether a circuit extending arrangement , changing at least one characteristic of said physical interface , is coupled to said physical interface on the basis said measurement . in this way , simple and efficient detection of a tampering / spy circuit is provided . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a cyclic mechanism for engaging or disengaging a switch with the stage of the cycle being determined by a height to which a first object is lifted relative to a second object . the mechanism has few moving parts , is inexpensive to manufacture , is reliable , can be incorporated into a wide range of devices or structures , and operates as an incident to raising or lowering a first object relative to a second . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a transmission having an input member , an output member , at least four planetary gear sets , a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices . each of the planetary gear sets includes first , second and third members . the torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes actuatable in combinations of three to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an image forming apparatus includes a device for setting the apparatus in a check mode to check a state of the apparatus and for selectively executing one of a plurality of check operations . in one aspect , each check operation is set using a commonly provided numeral key , and the check mode is unconditionally released using a clear key . in another aspect , one of the check modes includes a test movement of a movable member used in image formation . in still other aspects , sheet transporting operations are controlled based on the location of a sheet jam , or based on the selection of a sheet sorter . the state of each of the image formation devices is checked even if an improper state has already been detected , plural error states are repeatedly displayed in a specific order , and a display unit is commonly used . | 6Physics
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a facsimile machine performs a printing operation in an optimum environment by detecting the environment of the facsimile machine when it receives a facsimile signal from a remote device . a control circuit assembly of the facsimile machine includes a scanner unit , a printing unit and a transmission and reception unit . all of them are operated by commands from a main controller . a memory that accumulates image information is associated with the main controller . if the image information is input into the transmission and reception unit , a fan and a heater are operated in accordance with control information stored in a table prepared in the memory until attainment of the operation - assured environment . after that , the printing unit prints the information on sheets of paper . by pressing a button , the printing is forcibly output at whatever time . | 6Physics
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an electrophotographic photosensitive drum usable with an electrophotographic image forming apparatus , includes a non - circular twisted projection provided at one longitudinal end of the drum , and engageable with a non - circular twisted hole being disposed at a central portion of a driving rotatable member of a main assembly of the image forming apparatus , and an electroconductive member provided on the projection , electrically connected to the drum , and contactable with an electroconductive member electrically connected with a main assembly of the image forming apparatus and disposed in the hole to ground the drum . the contact position between the electroconductive members moves in interrelation with the projection being moved toward the hole by rotation of the driving rotatable member when the projection is engaged with the hole . | 6Physics
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a slot - in optical recording and / or reproducing apparatus includes a case formed with a slot and a swingable cover . the case provides a housing for adopting components of the slot - in optical recording and / or reproducing apparatus . the optical disk is drawn out of / into the slot - in optical recording and / or reproducing apparatus through the slot . the swingable cover is used to expose / block the slot to / from the exterior of the slot - in optical recording and / or reproducing apparatus . | 6Physics
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a method for conveying application data via carrierless ultra wideband wireless signals , and signals embodied in a carrierless ultra wideband waveform . application data is encoded into wavelets that are transmitted as a carrierless ultra wideband waveform . the carrierless ultra wideband waveform is received by an antenna , and the application data is decoded from the wavelets included in the waveform . the waveforms of the signals include wavelets that have a predetermined shape that is used to modulate the data . the signals may convey , for example , web pages and executable programs between mobile devices . the signals are low power and can penetrate obstructions making them favorable for use with a wireless node of a network . | 7Electricity
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apparatus and method for channel request in a wireless communication system . the present invention provides a method to request channels in a wireless communication system in order to efficiently allocate channel resources by using channel function information about each transceiver . a method is provided in a wireless communication system which includes a communication link having a plurality of channels and a plurality of radio heads each having transceivers for connecting to mobile terminals . the method comprises defining a channel function for a transceiver of one of the radio heads , determining whether the transceiver requires a dedicated channel for the channel function , and , if the transceiver requires the dedicated channel for the channel function , requesting a channel for the transceiver . in another embodiment , the method further comprises determining if a channel on the communication link is available for the channel function , and , if a channel is available for the transceiver , assigning the channel to the transceiver . | 7Electricity
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a scroll type fluid machine having two scroll members each having an end plate and a spiral wrap formed on the end plate , the scroll members being coupled to each other such that the wraps thereof mate with each other . one of two scroll members being adapted to make an orbitary movement with respect to the other scroll member while being prevented from rotating around its own axis , so as to form at least one working chamber of different pressures between two scroll members . at least two pressing force imparting chambers are formed on the opposite side of the orbitary scroll member to the wrap . the pressing force imparting chambers includes a first chamber which is communicated through a communication passage with at least one of the working chambers which is not materially communicating with a low pressure port and is not at all communicating with a high pressure port of the machine , and a second chamber which is communicated with the high pressure port through a communication passage , so that fluid pressures of different levels are applied to the first and second pressing force imparting chambers so as to produce a force which presses the orbitary scroll member to the other scroll member . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an apparatus is provided for installing a faucet or end body valve assembly on a top side of a deck . the apparatus includes a threaded member engaged with the faucet or end body and extending through the mounting hole to be rotated from above the deck . a wedge nut is threadedly connected to the threaded member to pass through the mounting hole to the underside of the deck . a second member associated with and parallel to the threaded member engages the nut to prevent rotation thereof during rotation of the threaded member whereby the nut will be shifted up or down along the length of the threaded member responsive to the direction of rotation of the threaded member . a retainer member is disposed around the threaded member and includes a plurality of legs which each include a foot portion at an end thereof . upon rotation of the threaded member to raise the nut in the direction of the deck , the wedge nut engages the retainer member and causes the foot portions of each leg to engage the underside of the deck to clamp the faucet or end body to the deck . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a multileaf collimator for use in therapeutic radiology treatment systems for producing irregular shaped radiation fields in order to shield normal tissue or critical organs . a multileaf collimator following the present invention includes leaves designed such that the collimator exhibits penumbra which is minimized and generally uniform for positions that are equidistant from the central axis of the radiation field . the shape of each leaf end includes an asymmetric central portion and a flat portion on either side of the central portion . the central portion is designed such that geometric penumbra and transmission penumbra are equalized . the flat portions on either side of the central portion are coincident with a tangent drawn from the edge of the radiation source to a reference plane when the leaf is in the fully retracted or fully extended positions . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to alternative methods for the production of crystalline silicon compounds and / or alloys such as silicon carbide layers and substrates . | 7Electricity
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a fishing chair mountable on a pier railing or truck tailgate , which includes a frame , for supporting a chair seat ; a first arm member extending from the frame to a point above the seat ; a pair of finger members extending from the first arm member for engaging over and around a pier railing or truck tailgate ; a second arm member extending from the frame for resting against a face of a wall of the pier or tailgate for allowing the chair to cantilever out from the pier wall or tailgate without making contact with the ground below ; and a leg extending downward from the frame and having a pair of wheels so that the fishing chair can be rolled onto and away from the mounting position . there is further included a rod holder mounted on the first arm member . in this embodiment the seat is positioned to have a user face the pier railing when the chair is mounted thereupon ; and the seat is positioned to have a user face away from the truck tailgate when the chair is mounted thereupon . there are other embodiments depicted in the body of the patent . | 0Human Necessities
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apparatuses and methods for monitoring and detecting seat belt usage , having an enforcement device with an enforcement circuit board and a vehicle device with a vehicle circuit board . each of the enforcement circuit board and the vehicle circuit board has a transformer and a receiver and a pair of antennas for transmitting and receiving a first signal and a return signal . the enforcement device and the vehicle device communicate a properly fastened state or an improperly fastened state for a seat belt . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a device with a vessel for saliva that has one or more optical indicators to show the volume of saliva in the container . the optical indicators use the principle of total internal reflection together with the difference in refractive index between saliva and air . in embodiments , suitable visual indicators are either visible or invisible , when reflecting surfaces are either not immersed or immersed in saliva or vice versa . the device may comprise a vessel with a saliva pathway , a saliva containment region defining a saliva reservoir , the reservoir having a desired fill level , and an optical viewing window adjacent an angled reflective surface for level indication and / or validating a fill level . the device may include patient interface components and chemical test strips . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to methods whereby nanoparticle liquid suspensions are used in conventional thermal spray deposition for the fabrication of high - quality nanostructured coatings . ultrasound is used for disintegration of the as - synthesized particle agglomerates , nanoparticle dispersion in liquid media , and liquid precursor atomization . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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this invention relates to a pernasally administrable preparation for the controlled release of sexual hormones to the systemic circulation , in particular to a formulation which enables its active ingredient to be absorbed in a sustained manner providing a better bioavailability at very low doses and longer duration of action . | 0Human Necessities
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apparatus for applying energy to the outside of the skin for penetrating the skin , a transducer for converting the energy penetrating the skin to a form of energy utilizable by a device implanted in the body , and a member for transmitting the skin penetrating energy to the transducer . preferably the applied energy is infrared light or heat with the transmitting member being optical fibers or a heat pipe , respectively , and the implanted device is a pacemaker for the heart , the battery of the pacemaker being rechargeable by the converted energy and the pulse generator of the pacemaker being controllable by the converted energy . | 0Human Necessities
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