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a method for applying a barrier to structures to prevent the infiltration of pest species uses a composition formed from a polyurethane polymer system and a pellet comprising a pesticide incorporated into a sorbent and dispersed in the polyurethane polymer system . the composition protects the structure by application either to the structure or to a pathway that leads to the structure . advantageous polymer systems include polyurethanes rich in urea linkages and predominating in aliphatic and alicyclic backbones . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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naturally occurring and / or modified clostridium neurotoxins , including those neurotoxins free of complexing proteins which naturally form complexes with clostridial neurotoxins , are used to enhance healing of injured surface or superficial tissue of a patient by local administration into or in close proximity to the injured tissue . such neurotoxins may be advantageously employed in wound healing and preventing scar formation , and find applicability in the area of ophthalmology , e . g . in treatment of injured corneal tissue , for example by closing inflamed eyes . a further embodiment includes diagnostic usage for the evaluation of effective toxin administration and medicaments for use therein . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for drilling formations below the bottom of a body of water include mixing a selected amount of hagfish slime with water and drilling the formations using the slime - water mixture as a circulating drilling fluid | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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methods and sensors for detecting the presence and / or concentration of an analyte are disclosed . in one aspect , a sensing element for use in a sensor is disclosed . the sensing element comprises a resonant cavity device configured to emit optical radiation at an initial power level , a sensing layer exhibiting an initial refractive index , and a detector . the sensing layer is configured to absorb or adsorb an analyte and , in response to absorbing or adsorbing the analyte , exhibit a modified refractive index that differs from the initial refractive index . the resonant cavity device is further configured to , in response to the sensing layer absorbing or adsorbing the analyte , emit optical radiation at a modified power level based on the modified refractive index . the detector is configured to detect the modified power level . | 6Physics
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a semiconductor based image sensor having a plurality of pixels formed on a surface of the image sensor , such that each of the pixels has a photodetector configured to collect majority carriers created from incident light ; a region within each of the photodetectors that is narrowed , the narrowed region of the photodetector being electrically coupled to a drain for the majority carriers ; a reset means ; a transistor for converting photo - charge to voltage or current . the narrowed region provides a path for excess photoelectrons in the photodetector to the drain . the narrow regions path to the drain , in the preferred embodiment , is that of the drain used for the adjacent transistor . | 7Electricity
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apparatus is disclosed wherein parameter values for the stator resistance , the main inductance and the stray inductance of an asynchronous machine is detected without using information about the rotor position . thereby the apparatus consists of an emf - forming circuit , an arithmetic control circuit , an arithmetic model circuit , and a control circuit . all circuits are coupled to form an overall model circuit designed according to a closed loop circuit to simulate the operational conditions of an asynchronous machine . in a balanced position of the control circuit the output signals of the control circuit represent the actual parameter values to be determined . | 7Electricity
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a novel hybridization device that improves the efficiency and consistency of microarray hybridization reactions by achieving a greater degree of internal mixing of target solution . the device provides a gasket - and - cover - type chamber wherein solution mixing is achieved by the creation of a multitude of microbubbles . one or more of the inner walls that define the chamber contain bubble - rupturing elements that extend into the chamber and terminate in sharp edges . they are typically located on opposite sides of a rectangular chamber and are pointed in a direction opposing bubble movement . their interference with larger bubbles causes their breakup into microbubbles which travel separate and distinct paths as a result of external agitation and thereby provide improved solution mixing that results in a uniform distribution of target molecules to the probe molecules bound to the substrate . the sensitivity and consistency of the hybridization reaction is significantly increased . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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methods for fabricating sub - lithographic , nanoscale microstructures utilizing self - assembling block copolymers , and films and devices formed from these methods are provided . | 7Electricity
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a brushless motor comprises a bearing rotatably supporting a spindle and a rotor mounted on the spindle . a drive magnet rotates integrally with the rotor . a stator core is disposed to face the drive magnet and has a drive coil wound thereon . a base plate is included on which the stator core is mounted . a bearing holder is provided for holding the bearing , which engages the base plate . a fixing plate is arranged for positioning and fixing the bearing holder and the stator core on the base plate . a fastening member is arranged for fastening the fixing plate to the base plate with bearing holder disposed between the base plate and the fixing plate and with the fixing plate engaged with the bearing holder . | 7Electricity
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a method and device for determining an optimal size of an intervertebral implant to be inserted within an intervertebral space between two vertebrae in a patient , comprising inserting a distractor into the intervertebral space . the vertebral endplate depth is measured by moving a posterior rod on the distractor longitudinally to a position at the posterior margin of the vertebral endplate and moving an anterior rod on the distractor to a position at the anterior margin of the vertebral endplate . the force applied during distraction is measured using at least one transducer mounted on the distractor and the intervertebral space is distracted by rotating the posterior and anterior rods on the distractor until the measured force reaches a predetermined value . the posterior height of the intervertebral space is measured based on the amount that the posterior rod is rotated and the anterior height of the intervertebral space is measured based on the amount that the anterior rod is rotated . the intervertebral angle is measured based on the angular orientation of two pivotally connected handles on the distractor . | 0Human Necessities
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a spring for radially biasing a slidable vane in an air motor vane slot includes two torsion coils , an offset base member connecting the coils and curved arm members extending from the coils . the offset base member reduces stress and allows a higher profile vane to be used . the arc shaped arm members redistribute wear or contact points and also allow a higher profile vane . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of calculating a cyclic redundancy check value for a multi - bit input data word , using a defined generator polynomial is disclosed . the method includes the steps of : serially shifting at least a portion of the input data word into a register ; xoring the contents of the register with the generator polynomial if the lsb of the register is ‘ 1 ’; shifting the contents of the register right by one position ; shifting into the msb position of the register a new bit of the input data word , having been xored with the lsb of the register ; repeating the previous step for all message data bits ; shifting into the register a number of ‘ 0 ’ s equal to the length of the generator polynomial ; reading from the register the calculated crc value . apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed . | 7Electricity
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a method of feeding an ink ribbon for a printer in which the ink ribbon is frequently reused for printing action by reversing the feeding of the ribbon at the ribbon ends including suppressing the printing action of the printer for a predetermined time at the time of reversing the feeding of the ribbon at the ribbon end to prevent the ink ribbon from excessive use at the ribbon ends to prolong the useful life of the ribbon . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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controlled phase shift in the operation of an rf antenna element is achieved by selectively choosing between different modes of antenna element resonance . additional phase control resolution is achieved by combining this with other types of phase shifters . such phase shifters are especially useful within a phased array of rf antenna radiator elements . | 7Electricity
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a wash / rinse system for a drawer - type dishwasher includes a wash mechanism having a paddlewheel and a spray bar mounted in a washing chamber of the dishwasher . the spray bar includes at least one nozzle that is positioned so as to deliver a jet of washing fluid onto a deflector member provided on the paddlewheel . upon impacting the deflector member , the jet of washing fluid diverges into streams of washing fluid which are sprayed onto articles positioned in the washing chamber . preferably , the spray bar includes a plurality of nozzles which direct multiple jets of washing fluid onto a corresponding plurality of deflector members . the paddlewheel is mounted so as to create random streams of washing fluid that are sprayed into the washing chamber to combine with washing fluid emanating from a lower wash arm to clean articles in the washing chamber . | 0Human Necessities
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a retractable light fixture apparatus has a fixture housing for mounting in or to the wall of a building or under the eave of a building . a lamp housing and lamp is hinged to the fixture housing and is movable from a closed to an open position by an electric motor and from an open to a closed position by a gas spring . an electric brake holds the lamp housing in an open position against the gas spring whenever electric power is applied thereto . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention is a storage capacitor structure for liquid crystal display panels , by using a portion of the pixel electrode formed by the transparent metal layer that is overlapped and corresponding to the common electrode of the second metal layer , which is used as the storage capacitor for the pixel . the common electrode is also used as the second metal layer of the pixel , which shields unnecessary light of the backlight module to raise the contrast ratio of the whole display panel . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to a direct drive for a cylinder of a converting machine , in particular a printing press or coating machine that converts sheet - type printed materials . the aim of the invention is to develop a direct drive for a cylinder of the afore - mentioned type in such a way that the required lateral corrections are significantly reduced . to this end , the direct drive includes a rotor that is detachably mounted on the end of the cylinder and a stator that is concentric with the rotor and is detachably fixed to the side frame . a register motor , which is fixed to the frame , is coupled to gearing and this gearing is coupled to a helical gear or screw drive , which is in turn coupled to the cylinder by means of an axial / rotative coupling . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention describes a coordination device for nominal values for the brake and / or the engine . the arrangement is based on a system wherein various components contribute to controlling the longitudinal dynamics of a vehicle . according to the present invention , these components generate in parallel to each other intermediate nominal values for the brake and / or the engine . according to the intermediate nominal values prevailing , coordination devices generate engine or brake nominal values which are sent to the corresponding components . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a banknote drive arrangement comprises a series of drive rollers which allow initial pivotting of a banknote during insertion of a banknote into a validator and also provide positive drive of a banknote out of the validator if the banknote is refused . the banknote drive arrangement includes at least two drive rollers which are always active and cooperate with respective passive rollers which are notched . the passive rollers lock against rotation in an infeed direction and freely rotate during ejection of a banknote . | 6Physics
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a package for beverage containers such as cans arranged in two or more axially - stacked tiers includes a carton having interconnected top , bottom and side walls . end closure structure connected to at least some of the walls closes one end of the carton . a dispenser for the containers includes first and second apertures defined in the end closure structure . the first aperture extends from one of the side walls and the bottom wall into the end closure structure , and the second aperture extends from the same side wall and the top wall into the end closure structure . the first and second apertures terminate remote from each other such that a portion of the end closure structure extends between the apertures and is connected to the side wall . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed herein are compounds represented by the formula : therapeutic methods , compositions , and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method is provided for preparing the surface of a cyanate ester resin composite for metal plating . more particularly , a layer consisting essentially of cyanate ester resin is applied to the surface of the composite . thereafter , the surface of the resin layer is etched , preferably by treatment with an etching solution containing either a quaternary ammonium hydroxide or a primary amine . upon completion of the etching process , the cyanate ester resin layer may be successfully plated with metal . the method of the invention operates to improve adhesion between the cyanate ester resin composite and a subsequently - plated metal by providing the composite with a homogenous distribution of mechanical anchoring sites for a subsequently - plated metal , such that uniformity of adhesion is achieved . a cyanate ester resin composite prepared for plating in accordance with the invention may , upon plating , replace certain metallic components in such applications as aircraft , spacecraft , and automobiles given its highly conductive metallic coating . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to the fabrication of elastomeric replicas or stamps of surfaces from a stamp master , wherein the master has geometrical features below 100 μm . the elastomeric stamps of the present invention are prepared from injection - molded plastic stamp masters . the stamps are used to replicate the surfaces or patterns of the stamp master on a substrate using soft lithography techniques . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the boot closure described herein includes a case housing a rotatable shaftpon which are wound straps for drawing front and rear halves of the boot upper together . the closure includes a lever connected through a pair of ratchets to the shaft , so that the straps may be tightened by moving the lever back and forth . the ratchet system may be disengaged by lifting the lever , when removal of the boots is desired . | 0Human Necessities
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a novel resin is provided for use in chromatography to enable purification of plasma proteins clq , clr and cls from cohn fraction i and other materials . an improved method results in obtaining substantially all of these materials from cohn fraction i or other media . the components of complement thus obtained are highly purified and retain full biological activity . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a polymerization apparatus includes a first chamber and a second chamber and a flexible , radioparent diaphragm separating the first chamber from the second chamber . a radiation source emitting polymerization - inducing radiation into the first chamber is provided . the second chamber is adapted for receiving a model and a foil , positioned between the diaphragm and the model , to be subjected to the radiation of the radiation source . a device for generating a pressure differential between the first and the second chamber for deflecting the diaphragm toward the model to thereby deform the foil at the model is provided . an adjusting device for adjusting the distance between the model and the diaphragm is provided . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus , system , and method are disclosed for integrating the steps of securing and aligning a ramp to the pallet . a pallet mounting bracket secures to a pallet and mates with a corresponding ramp mounting bracket secured to a ramp . a pallet mounting bracket includes a registration receptacle that receives a registration member secured to the ramp mounting bracket in order to position the ramp with respect to the pallet . a driving member secured to the pallet mounting bracket engages a corresponding engagement portion on the ramp mounting bracket as the ramp is lowered into place next to the pallet . the driving member urges the engagement portion toward the pallet thereby urging a fastener secured to the ramp mounting bracket into engagement with a locking portion secured to the pallet mounting bracket thereby locking the ramp into position in alignment with the pallet . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a printed circuit board assembly employing a solder vent hole adjacent solder filled interconnect vias connecting to a conductive pallet , is disclosed . the solder vent hole allows gases to escape from an otherwise sealed cavity during solder reflow , relieving positive pressure and thereby allowing solder to flow into it . by providing an escape path for trapped air and gases generated during solder paste reflow , the out - gassing pressure and weight of the molten solder is sufficient to allow the solder paste to flow into the cavity . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to cyan dye - based inkjet inks having improved permanence when jetted onto porous photo media . the inkjet ink includes a copper phthalocyanine dye having sulfonylamine groups , at least three co - solvents having about 18 % to about 24 % of the composition of the ink by weight , a polymeric dye dispersant having about 0 . 5 % to about 2 . 0 % of the composition of the ink by weight , a penetrant , at least one wetting agent , and water . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a laryngoscope includes an elongated blade body having a proximal end and a distal end . the distal end of the blade body includes a plurality of arcuate slots therein . a movable tip extension is movably supported by the plurality of arcuate slots and movable in a forward and sideward direction beyond the distal end of the blade body . a guide member is attached to the movable tip extension for selectively moving the movable tip extension along the arcuate slots . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention is directed to fluoro silicone acrylates that are used in reaction either alone or with other monomers to make polymers that can modify the surface of hair skin or pigment . this makes them ideal for incorporation into pigmented products in personal care applications like make up and lipsticks . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to a fishing reel of the type wherein a pinion forced to mesh with a main gear rotated by a handle is fitted on a main rod to be slidable in the axial direction . a clutch cam is disposed between a clutch lever secured to the pinion and a base plate so that coupling between the pinion and the main rod is disengaged by rotating the clutch cam . the pinion is caused to reengage the main rod when a ratchet wheel coaxial with the main gear is rotated . in addition , there is provided a kick lever interlocked with the clutch cam , a slider mounted on the base plate to be slid by the kick lever , and a kick plate pivotally mounted on the slider . one end of the kick plate engages the ratchet wheel , and a spring is provided for urging the kick plate to engage the ratchet wheel . | 0Human Necessities
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a 1 - cyclo - a 5 - y 1 the present invention is directed to a somatostatin antagonist according to formula , wherein a 1 is an optionally substituted aromatic ax - amino acid ; a 2 is an optionally substituted aromatic α - amino acid ; a 3 is dab , dap , lys or orn ; a 4 is β - hydroxyvaline , ser , hser , or thr ; a 5 is an optionally substituted d - or l - aromatic - amino acid ; and y 1 is oh , nh 2 or nhr 1 , where r 1 is alkyl ; wherein each said optionally substituted aromatic - amino acid is optionally substituted with one or more substituents each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen , no 2 , oh , cn , alkyl , alkenyl , alkynyl , alkoxy , bzl , o - bzl , and nr 9 r 10 , where r 9 ad r 10 each is independently h , o , or alkyl ; and wherein the amine nitrogen of each of amide peptide bond and the amino group of a 1 of formula is optionally substituted with a methyl group , provided that there is at least one said methyl group ; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof , and to uses thereof . | 0Human Necessities
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diamonds are marked by applying apertured stencils bearing identifying indicia to the girdles , applying a fusible coating material over the apertured stencils , and then heating the coating material to fuse the material on the girdles . the stencils can be eliminated , and the indicia can be formed by directing a source of radiant energy at the coating material , and by moving the source and / or the girdle relative to each other . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to polypeptide compositions which bind to cell surface epitopes and , in multivalent forms , cause or lead to the killing of cells including lymphoid tumor cells , and in the case of monovalent forms , cause immunosuppression or otherwise inhibit activation of lymphocytes . the invention further relates to nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides , methods for the production of the polypeptides , methods for killing cells , methods for immunosuppressing a patient , pharmaceutical , diagnostic and multivalent compositions and kits comprising the polypeptides and uses of the polypeptides . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a refrigerator provided with a rotating bar configured to seal a gap between one pair of doors , capable of preventing the door from being incompletely closed due to an erroneous operation of the rotating bar , the rotating bar capable of sealing a gap formed between the rotating bar and a body as well as a gap formed between one pair of doors , the rotating bar being elastically supported by an elastic member so as to move by receiving an external force from a guide part provided on the body , the rotating bar including a sealing member protruding from the rotating bar so as to seal a gap between the rotating bar and the body . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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video display pipes may terminate with a fifo buffer from which pixels are provided to a display controller to display the pixels on a graphics / video display . the display pipes may frequently process the pixels at a much higher rate than at which the display controller fetches the pixels from the fifo buffer . in an error - checking only mode , the fifo may be disabled , and an error - checking block connected in front of the fifo may receive the pixels processed by the display pipes as fast as the display pipes are capable of processing the pixels . accordingly , the length of test / simulation time required to perform a test may be determined by the rate at which pixels are generated rather than the rate at which the display controller displays the pixels . it also becomes possible to perform testing / simulation in environments where a display is not supported or is not available . the results generated by the error - checking may be read and compared to an expected value to detect test pass / fail conditions . | 6Physics
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a vehicle screening method and system . a vehicle occupant can be identified utilizing one or more biometric identifiers input by or obtained from the vehicle occupant via a biometric input device . a barcode can also be provided by the vehicle occupant from a scanned card or other structure upon which the barcode is maintained . additionally , a unique identification number can be provided by the user in order to match the unique identification number against a database of identification numbers , thereby permitting the vehicle occupant to be remotely screened and verified for entry into a secure facility based on the biometric identifier , the barcode and the unique identification number . | 6Physics
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in order to be able to undertake a reliable prediction of a movement trajectory of an object moving in road traffic even for relatively long prediction periods , a method is proposed in which there is firstly determined with the aid of an evaluation of a determined movement variable of the object a driving maneuver that is executed by the object . a model of the movement of the object is then selected as a function of the determined driving maneuver , and the movement trajectory of the object is calculated with the aid of the selected model . there is also proposed an apparatus for predicting the movement trajectory of an object that is suitable for carrying out the method . the object can be both a motor vehicle and an object in the surroundings of the motor vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an antenna having an em feed , a rear parabolic twist reflector and a front transreflector . the transreflector is closer to the parabolic twist reflector than the focal point of the parabolic twist reflector , and the twist reflector is defined , mounted , or otherwise formed on a parabolic surface of a base . the base is dimensioned and arranged to provide a foundation aligning an axis of the parabolic twist reflector with an axis of the antenna , and is further dimensioned and arranged to maintain substantial alignment of the feed and twist reflector with variations in ambient temperature that would otherwise produce at least one of warping and misalignment of the parabolic twist reflector in the absence of the base . | 7Electricity
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a cookware lid assembly having a whistling handle and a removable flexible sealing band that extends around a flange on the lid . the sealing band secures the lid to the cookware to prevent the lid from being dislodged from the cookware as pressure inside the cookware increases or as water in the cookware comes to a boil . the handle has a hole in it that generates as whistling noise when the pressure in the cookware increases . a movable slide in the handle allows the hole in the lid to be closed or remain fully or partly open . the slide also allows the volume and pitch of the whistle to be adjusted . | 0Human Necessities
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a system for automatically adapting the power conservation functions of a personal computer to the work patterns of any user . a power control system of the pc monitors activity of i / o devices and if upon the elapse of a first time interval a particular i / o device or combination of devices has not been accessed , one or more i / o devices are powered - down . following power - down , the first time interval is incrementally increased if i / o activity immediately occurs thereafter , prior to elapse of a second time interval . this process may repeat itself several times until the first time interval reaches a maximum value . alternatively , if , following power - down , i / o activity does not occur until after elapse of a third time interval , the first time interval is incrementally decreased until the first time interval reaches a minimum value . the system thereby automatically adapts to maximize power conservation during periods of low activity while preventing user disruption during periods of increased activity . | 6Physics
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a concrete slab forming a part of the building structure foundation is thermally insulated about its periphery from the ground upon which it resides from the ground surface to below the ground frost line , with the bottom of the slab in heat transfer relation to the ground below the frost line over a large part of the building structure surface area . the concrete slab directly overlies and is in thermal contact with an array of side abutting parallel rows of end abutting hollow cinder blocks to form air passageways for circulating air beneath the concrete slab and between the ground and the slab . by thermal siphon or forced air circulation , air , within the building structure transfers heat to and from the concrete slab , particularly heat entering glassed walls and impinging directly upon the surface of the concrete slab . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a hand tool having integral work area illumination means and magnifying means capable of being held and adjusted by one hand of the user . the apparatus may be powered by internal batteries or from an external source by means of an adapter . | 0Human Necessities
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a system and method of operating a non - recordable receiving device comprises a video storage device and a network . the non - dvr receiving device is separate from the video storage device and communicates with the video storage device through the network . the non - dvr receiving device receives a video signal , monitors the television signal for an insert indicator and proximate the insert indicator , communicates an advertisement request signal from the non - dvr receiving device to the video storage device through the network . the video storage device communicates an advertisement to the non - dvr receiving device in response to the advertisement request signal . the non - dvr receiving device displays the advertisement on a display associated with the non - dvr receiving device . | 7Electricity
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a water - displacing paint is disclosed for coating metallic surfaces in hu environments to prevent corrosion . the paint comprises controlled proportions of a silicone alkyd resin to serve as a binder and physical barrier , solvents including ethyl acetate , aromatic mineral spirits and 1 , 1 , 1 trichlorotrifluorethane for ensuring water immiscibility , a petroleum sulfonate to inhibit corrosion and aid surface absorption , and an organo - titanate of isopropyl tri - titanate to promote surface adhesion . selected amounts of titanium dioxide and zinc molybdate are included as pigments in one effective example of the paint to provide it a white color . alternate colors may be produced conventionally by adding standard tinting pigments in amounts sufficient to yield the desired color . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an instrument including a cutter mountable on a cutter 32 spindle and shaped in such a way that it also acts as a test cup 33 engageable by a test head of a femoral prosthesis . the cutter may be attached to the pelvis by means of nails , and the cutter position is detected by sighting means on the cutter spindle . the sighting means are then used to arrange the final cup in the same position as the cutter so that the position of the final cup may be selected in such a way that the risk of joint dislocation is reduced . | 0Human Necessities
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a fluid dispersal device has a fluid inlet port , a nozzle , a fluid jet passage and an outlet throat provided in a housing and arranged from the upstream side thereof in order . the sidewalls defining the fluid jet passage are composed of deflection walls , turn walls and branch walls arranged in order from the upstream side thereof . the deflection walls are parallel walls symmetric with respect to the center line of said nozzle , each of the turn walls continues from the downstream end of each of the deflection walls and is formed into a rectangular concave wall , the distance between the opposed rectangular concave walls is larger than that between the deflection walls . the branch walls continue from the downstream ends of the turn walls and project in opposite directions . the outlet throat is defined by the oppositely projecting branch walls . the fluid jet jetted from the nozzle is rightward of leftward deflected due to the interaction between the fluid jet and the deflection walls . the deflection fluid jet is branched by the branch walls into two branch flows in accordance with the amount of deflection thereof . one branch flow is dispersed from the outlet throat while the other branch flow flows into one of the turn walls . the turn walls turn the branch flows and make them collide with the deflected fluid jet perpendicularly to push the deflected fluid jet in a direction opposite to the deflecting direction thereof . thus , the fluid jet is periodically deflected and oscillated within the fluid jet passage and is dispersed from the outlet throat . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a computer system having a plurality of processing resources , including a sub - system for scheduling and dispatching processing jobs to a plurality of hardware accelerators , the subsystem further comprising a job requestor , for requesting jobs having bounded and varying latencies to be executed on the hardware accelerators ; a queue controller to manage processing job requests directed to a plurality of hardware accelerators ; and multiple hardware queues for dispatching jobs to the plurality of hardware acceleration engines , each queue having a dedicated head of queue entry , dynamically sharing a pool of queue entries , having configurable queue depth limits , and means for removing one or more jobs across all queues . | 6Physics
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a refill droplet facilitates the extraction of a droplet laterally from a channel in a microfluidic apparatus . such extraction allows a discrete band of separated particles or solute molecules to be excised from a fluid stream and processed and analyzed separately . an extraction point is located along the length of the channel and includes an ewod surface or similar microfluidic technology to extract a droplet . an opening in the channel opposite the extraction means is equipped with microfluidic technology to transport a refill droplet to the opening . the refill droplet is moved into the channel or column to occupy the area previously occupied by the extracted droplet . this prevents distortion or mixing of the bands of particles or molecules within the channel and prevents the draining of any portion of the fluidic system . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a multifunction computer chair support apparatus consisting of foldable chair legs , an elbow cushion situated at the upper extent , a knee cushion disposed medially on one side , and an adjustment structure disposed at the lower extent of the elbow cushion and the knee cushion , wherein utilizing the said adjustment structure enables the free adjustment of the elbow cushion and the angle of the knee cushion . during computer operation , the elbows are straddled on the elbow cushion and the legs are postured against the knee cushion to increase the comfort of the user . the user can also lean on the elbow cushion to rest and , furthermore , utilize the computer chair for physical fitness exercising . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed are methods for treating and preventing neurological disorders which have a significant inflammatory component . the methods of the present invention involve extracting blood from a patient , subjecting the blood ex vivo to at least one stressor selected from the group consisting of an oxidative environment , thermal stress and uv light , and then re - administering the blood to the patient , thereby reducing inflammation . | 0Human Necessities
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in a process for operating an air - cooled mains supply unit for industrial application , temperatures influenced by outer heat sources and by heat sources arranged in the mains supply unit are measured by thermo - elements and reported to a control system . temperatures measured by at least two thermo - elements arranged at different measurement points are reported to the control system , and the measured temperatures are compared with temperature patterns . the comparison with known temperature patterns makes it possible to sense the totality of the thermal conditions continuously and to derive therefrom ratings for the control system . | 7Electricity
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disclosed is apparatus for determining cross track error between a stored planted location and the actual physical location of plants . an array of active light sensors is mounted on a vehicle for travel above the plants . the array of active light sensors generate an electrical signal from each sensor corresponding to the reflected light from the sensor . a computer system generates a reflectance curve from the array of sensors to determine the location of a plant below the array of sensors and also generates the cross track error . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention includes a method and apparatus for filtering ip packets based on events within a computer network . more specifically , the present invention includes a services management system , or sms . the sms manages network connections between a series of client systems and a router . an access network control server manages the configuration of the router . the sms monitors activities or events that occur within the network . in response to these events , the sms dynamically downloads filtering profiles to the ancs . the ancs then uses the downloaded filtering profiles to reconfigure the router . the router then uses the filtering rules to selectively discard or forward ip packets received from the client systems . | 7Electricity
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a method for mitigating initiation or propagation of a crack in a surface of a metal component in a boiling water reactor . the method includes the step of injecting a solution or suspension of a ph - adjusting compound into the bulk water of the reactor . the compound has the property of changing the ph of high - temperature water inside the crack from a value outside a predetermined ph range to a value within the predetermined ph range without causing any significant change of the bulk water ph . the growth rate of the crack when the crack ph is outside the predetermined ph range is greater than the growth rate of the crack when the crack ph is within the predetermined ph range . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a method for preparing a corrugated sandwich panel including the steps of : extruding melted polyethylene resin by use of an extruder and a slit nozzle ; molding the extruded polyethylene resin to a vertically corrugated inner sheet by use of a plurality of molding rolls ; supplying a lower sheet from the lower portion of the inner sheet and an upper sheet from the upper portion thereof ; forming a plurality of melting grooves by use of heaters each provided between the upper sheet and the inner sheet and between the lower sheet and the inner sheet such that the melting and bonding between the upper sheet and the inner sheet and between the lower sheet and the inner sheet is conducted ; and pressing the upper sheet , the inner sheet and the lower sheet each having the plurality of melting grooves formed thereon by use of a plurality of press rolls . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a new and distinct cultivar of doritaenopsis plant named ‘ sogo f2451 ’, comprises its flowers of yellow overlaid with purple toward pink base and the red purple with white border labellum , freely flowering habit , upright , freely branching and sturdy flowering stems , and the excellent postproduction longevity . | 0Human Necessities
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a ski safety device for deflecting a ski leaving its direction from crossing over to the other ski , has two brackets each movable between a normal position in which it extends upright to the respective ski , and a folded position in which it folds down toward the same with resistance . the brackets pivot in the direction of travel and about an axis which is transverse to this direction . | 0Human Necessities
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a band saw , a band saw assembly , and a method of spatially positioning a band saw blade are suggested . the band saw comprises a band saw blade against which a sawing material is adapted to be guided in a feed direction . a guide for the band saw blade has at least one magnet exerting a force on the band saw blade determining the spatial position thereof . the at least one magnet is adjustable in its force effect and the force is directed transversely to the feed direction . the guide , as viewed in the feed direction of the sawing material , has a front magnet and a rear magnet , the magnets facing a front area and a rear area , respectively , of the band saw blade . a method of spatially positioning a band saw blade is executed while a sawing material is guided against the band saw blade in a feed direction . a magnet force is exerted on the band saw blade . the magnet force , and thereby the position of the band saw blade is adjusted transversely to the feed direction . the magnet force , as viewed in the feed direction of the sawing material , is exerted on a front area and on a rear area of the band saw blade . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a contact center includes a resource selection module operable to determine and select a plurality of agents based on a work request . the plurality of agents includes agents suitable for the work request . further , the plurality of agents includes agents having previous work requests in a presenting state . furthermore , the plurality of agents includes agents working below individual capacity of the agents for simultaneously handling work requests . further , the plurality of agents is dynamic and may increase in size . the contact center further includes a resource connector module operable to present the work request simultaneously to the plurality of agents . the resource connector module further may subsequently present the work request to newly available suitable agents . the resource connector module further routes the work request to an agent based on actual agent responsiveness . | 7Electricity
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a game machine is provided in which the effective area for the game is not restricted even if the display area of the variable display unit is increased . the game machine comprises a variable display unit having an electronic display device , and a transparent area arranged with nails , decorations such as pinwheels , and a winning port which area is provided in front of the variable display unit . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a deflectional system of a television set comprising a power transistor and a driving circuit which supplies a deflection current increasing in ramp - shaped manner to a deflection coil . the driving circuit is periodically fed with switching - on pulses of a duration corresponding to the ramp length of the deflecting current . the driving circuit applies an increasing switched - on base current to the power transistor during the switching - on pulse duration , said switched - on base current driving the power transistor into the saturation state during substantially the entire switching - on pulse duration . after termination of the switching - on pulse , the driving circuit controls the power transistor with a switching - off base current which rapidly decreases in relation to the increase of the switched - on base current and finally changes polarity and which effects a rapid return of the power transistor from the saturation state into the blocking state . the power transistor has a sensor means associated therewith which supplies to the driving circuit an actual - value signal which is proportional to the instantaneous value of the transistor main current . the driving circuit regulates the switched - on base current , during the entire increase thereof and in accordance with said actual - value signal , to a value which maintains the power transistor in the saturated stated with only a slight degree of saturation . the driving circuit controls the steepness of the switching - off base current proportionally to the actual - value signal occurring at the end of the switching - on pulse . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to a method and to a system for limiting vortex - induced vibrations on a riser suspended at one end from a support and subjected to substantially transverse fluid flows . the system comprises suspension means for hanging the riser from the support , which include displacement means for moving the end in a transverse direction in relation to the principal axis of the riser . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a remote control device for operation by means of radiation comprising a receiver for the radiation including means for transforming the radiation into an electric signal and rectification means for rectifying the electric signal . | 7Electricity
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a multi - function deck tool is powered by a portable electric drill to remove old deck boards and nails and install new boards . lifting forks remove deck boards . a built - in nail puller removes nails from the deck board supporting beam . an aligning arm attachment straightens and aligns new or loose boards with nailed - in boards and holds them in place , freeing the hands of the installer to nail in the new board . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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methods and reagents for photo - initiated carbonylation with carbon - isotope labeled carbon monoxide using alkyl / aryl iodides with water pretreated by a base are provided . the resultant carbon - isotope labeled acids are useful as radiopharmaceuticals , especially for use in positron emission tomography . associated kits for pet studies are also provided . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a recloseable , peggable package wherein the enclosed product is packaged between first and second package panels includes two package extensions and a recloseable seal strip interior of the package extensions . the package panels are hermetically sealed around their periphery and further sealed to the recloseable seal strip exterior of the hermetic seal . the first and second package panel extensions are sealed exterior of the recloseable seal strip and the extensions contain at least one opening extending therethrough which enables the package to be vertically displayed on a display member . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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method of solar heating and cooling in a building of the type having insulated opaque and vision glass areas , including orienting the vision glass so as to avoid solar exposure , while shading said vision glass with a series of heat collecting panels and circulating fluid in adsorbent communication with said collectors for use in winter heating and summer cooling systems . the method is distinguished both in its orienting of shading , according to latitude , as well as blocking or cutting off of circulating fluid from said collectors , except under conditions of solar exposure . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electrochemical fuel cell system adapted for maintaining the efficient production of electrical power . the system comprises a fuel supply containing a hydrogen rich gaseous fuel for delivery to a fuel cell . a fuel supply conduit connects the fuel supply and the fuel cell for delivering a fuel stream of the hydrogen rich gaseous fuel to the fuel cell . an impurity sensor is carried by the fuel supply conduit for detecting impurities in the fuel stream prior to the impurities entering the fuel cell . a heating mechanism is provided in communication with the impurity sensor being operatively associated with the fuel cell for changing the temperature of the fuel cell . the heating mechanism raises the temperature of the fuel cell from a normal operating temperature to an elevated operating temperature when the impurity sensor detects impurities in the fuel stream to prevent the impurities from interfering with fuel cell efficiency . | 7Electricity
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a method of operating a processor . the method comprises a first step of fetching an instruction . the instruction includes an instruction opcode , a first data operand bit group corresponding to a first data operand , and a second data operand bit group corresponding to a second data operand . at least one of the first data operand and the second data operand consists of an integer number n bits . the instruction also comprises at least one immediate bit manipulation operand consisting of an integer number m bits , wherein 2 m is less than the integer number n . the method further includes a second step of executing the instruction , comprising the step of manipulating a number of bits of one of the first data operand and the second data operand . finally , the number of manipulated bits is in response to the at least one immediate bit manipulation operand , and the manipulating step is further in response to the instruction opcode . | 6Physics
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the invention concerns a method for encoding video data in a scalable manner according to h . 264 / svc standard . the method comprises the steps of inserting a scalable nesting supplemental enhancement information message for each layer of the data stream comprising at least one reference to the layer and a link to a supplemental enhancement information message , following the nesting supplemental enhancement information message , inserting said supplemental enhancement information message for each scalable nesting supplemental enhancement information message comprising the video usability information for said layer . | 7Electricity
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a cyclonic surface cleaning apparatus incorporates a series of sequential physical filtration members to progressively remove smaller particulate matter whereby the physical filtration members collectively have a longer in use time prior to being clogged , thereby permitting a longer operating time prior to the cleaning or replacement of the physical filtration members . | 0Human Necessities
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an articulating handle for an item of cookware is provided . the articulating handle is configured for connection with the cookware through a hinge assembly . the handle may be locked into substantially horizontal position such as for use of the cookware , or a substantially vertical position for storage . as such , cookware including such a handle can be stacked in a space - saving manner . a method for stacking cookware and a stack of cookware incorporating such a handle are also provided . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a jewelry closet including three relatively pivotally mounted sections is set forth wherein a first section includes a parallel series of removable ring support rods reciprocatably mounted in the first section with an overlying pivotally mounted earring support panel and an underlying resilient pin cushion . the second section includes a medially mounted plate with threadedly mounted hooks selectively positionable within the plate , both forwardly and rearwardly of the plate . the third section includes a further series of hooks threadedly received within a support plate wherein the support plate is oriented for securement to a horizontal support surface . | 0Human Necessities
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a power supply circuit includes a first nmos - type current mirror circuit which compares a first potential with a second potential , a second nmos - type current mirror circuit which compares the first potential with a third potential , and a potential setting circuit which adjusts the first potential in response to outputs of the first and second nmos - type current mirror circuits , such that the first potential falls between the second potential and the third potential . | 6Physics
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laser apparatus and methods are provided for synthesizing areas of ceramic substrates or thin films , such ceramics as silicon carbide and aluminum nitride , to produce electronic devices and circuits as integral electron circuit components thereof . circuit components such as conductive tabs , interconnects , wiring patterns , resistors , capacitors , insulating layers and semiconductors are synthesized on the surfaces and within the body of such ceramics . selected groupings and arrangements of these electronic circuit components within the substrates or thin films provide a wide range of circuits for applications such as digital logic elements and circuits , transistors , sensors for measurements and monitoring effects of chemical and / or physical reactions and interactions of materials , gases , devices or circuits that may utilize sensors . the electronic elements and components offer the advantages of providing thermal compatibilities vith the substrate , since they are an integral part thereof and consequently are compatible therewith regarding thermal coefficients of expansion and thermal dissipation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a formula and method for reducing water hardness includes the combination of a sulfate donor , salt of phosphoric acid , and salt of sulfamic acid . preferred formulas include effective amounts of sodium bisulfate , sodium hexametaphosphate , and sulfamic acid . in a swimming pool , preferred formulas are effective in reducing calcium to under 200 ppm within a two day period . in addition , preferred formulas provide ongoing effectiveness in suppressing scaling , staining and cloudy water . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a multi - tubular reactor system for catalytically reacting a fluid reactant mixture to form a fluid product comprising a shell and a plurality of reactor tubes housed therein . the reactor system is adapted to allow heat - exchange fluid to flow between the shell and the external surface of the reactor tubes . a reactor tube comprises a reaction zone , and also a heating zone and / or a cooling zone . the reaction zone is positioned downstream of the heating zone . the cooling zone is positioned downstream of the reaction zone . the reactor tube contains a bed of solid particulate catalyst in the reaction zone . the reactor tube additionally contains a heat - exchanging essentially rod - shaped insert having a length of from 1 to 20 %, preferably 1 to 5 %, of the total length of the reactor tube in the heating zone and / or the cooling zone . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a pipe end connecting structure has a floater received in the end of a pipe with a head of the floater against the end of the pipe . a locking device connectable to another structure includes a portion inserted into the floater and locked thereto . the locking device restricts withdrawal of the floater from the pipe , and the floater restricts withdrawal of the locking device from the floater . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a fusible link device and a method of making same . the fusible link device comprising a poly layer having a center undoped portion and two doped end portions . the center undoped portion having a first resistance and the two doped end portions each having a second resistance that is lower than the first resistance . a silicide layer is formed over the poly layer with the silicide layer having a third resistance lower than the second resistance . the silicide layer agglomerating to form an electrical discontinuity within a discontinuity area in response to a predetermined programming potential being applied across the silicide layer , such that the resistance of the fusible link device can be selectively increased . the agglomeration of the silicide layer occurring over the center undoped portion of the poly layer . contacts are electrically coupled to the two doped poly layer end portions for receiving the programming potential . | 7Electricity
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intraocular lens package for packing , shipping or storage of intraocular lenses including a base and a configured cavity for the containment of an iol and a lens retainer cap fitting over and about the configured cavity to contain the iol within a seat . the haptics rest on ramped surfaces adjacent to a centralized lens cavity which is supported by semi - tubular struts . a lens retainer cap positions on beveled support posts to form an upper surface of the lens cavity . lens haptics fit between the support posts to prevent rotational movement of the iol in the lens package . tightening flanges in the lens retainer cap engage in ramped catches in the inner perimeter of the configured cavity to secure the lens retainer cap to the configured cavity . differently configured cavity interiors accept different configurations of posterior and anterior chamber lenses . | 0Human Necessities
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a mount configured to mount an optical element in a module for a lithographic apparatus . the mount includes a plurality of resilient members constructed and arranged to circumferentially support the optical element . each resilient member includes a plurality of resilient subsections that are configured to engage the optical element around a perimeter thereof each resilient subsection is configured to flex independent of another resilient subsection . | 6Physics
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in one embodiment , this invention comprises a normally open , resilient bulb which has a long tube at one end and an opening at the other end adapted for pressure tight removeable inter - connection with the access opening of an associated container , whereby a pre - determined volume of material may be transferred from a source directly to the container , or vice versa . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention provides a new nerve - derived transglutaminase enzyme that converts immune - derived il - 2 to dimeric il - 2 having oligodendrocyte cytotoxic activity . both the nerve - derived transglutaminase and the dimeric mammalian , e . g . human , il - 2 , are for use as active ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions for inducing and facilitating regeneration of injured nerves of the central nervous system in mammals . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a nanocarbide precipitation strengthened ultrahigh - strength , corrosion resistant , structural steel possesses a combination of strength and corrosion resistance comprising in combination , by weight , about : 0 . 1 to 0 . 3 % carbon , 8 to 17 % cobalt , 0 to 10 % nickel , 6 to 12 % chromium , less than 1 % silicon , less than 0 . 5 % manganese , and less than 0 . 15 % copper , with additives selected from the group comprising about : less than 3 % molybdenum , less than 0 . 3 % niobium , less than 0 . 8 % vanadium , less than 0 . 2 % tantalum , less than 3 % tungsten , and combinations thereof , with additional additives selected from the group comprising about : less than 0 . 2 % titanium , less than 0 . 2 % lanthanum or other rare earth elements , less than 0 . 15 % zirconium , less than 0 . 005 % boron , and combinations thereof , impurities of less than about : 0 . 02 % sulfur , 0 . 012 % phosphorus , 0 . 015 % oxygen and 0 . 015 % nitrogen , the remainder substantially iron , incidental elements and other impurities . the alloy is strengthened by nanometer scale mzc carbides within a fine lath martensite matrix from which enhanced chemical partitioning of cr to the surface provides a stable oxide passivating film for corrosion resistance . the alloy , with a uts in excess of 280 ksi , is useful for applications such as aircraft landing gear , machinery and tools used in hostile environments , and other applications wherein ultrahigh - strength , corrosion resistant , structural steel alloys are desired . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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cpp magnetic read head designs have been improved by increasing the length of the afm layer relative to that of both the free and spacer layers . the length of the pinned layer is also increased , but by a lesser amount , an abutting conductive layer being inserted to fill the remaining space over the afm layer . the extended pinned layer increases the probability of spin interaction while the added conducting layer serves to divert sensor current away from the bottom magnetic shield which now is no longer needed for use as a lead . | 6Physics
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this invention concerns an isolated and purified polypeptide capable of acting as a guanylyltransferase and methyltransferase comprising capping enzyme of flavivirus . the invention also concerns the use of such polypeptide to identify biologically active molecule wich can be used in the treatment or the prevention of diseases resulting from flavivirus infection . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a 3d navigation system for motor vehicles includes a set - up combining a first motor vehicle and an environment scanner to generate a three - dimensional image of an environment around the first motor vehicle or at least a part of the environment around the first motor vehicle as well as at least a second motor vehicle and a communications connection between the first motor vehicle and the second motor vehicle for transmitting the three - dimensional image of the environment around the first motor vehicle or at least a part of the environment around the first motor vehicle to the second motor vehicle . | 6Physics
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a method and structure for a driver circuit having a plurality of parallel resistors , where a total impedance of all the resistors equals an impedance of an associated transmission line and a switch adapted to combine the resistors to control an output level of the driver . the driver circuit &# 39 ; s switch selectively connects the resistors to either a voltage high signal or a voltage low signal . the first set of the switches connect a voltage high signal to a first resistor of the resistors and a second set of switches connect a voltage low signal to a second resistor of the resistors . the switch has a matched pair of opposite type transistors . the driver circuit has balancing resistors connected to the switch , the balancing resistors are sized to balance the resistance within the driver circuit . the resistors are the balancing resistors and the drivers are connected to the switches . | 7Electricity
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a device for the advancement of bars , particularly narrow bars , in automatic loaders provided with a inclined supporting plane or with another loading system for a plurality of bars and with a mechanism for the individual release of the bars , comprising : guides , whereon supporting elements for a bar released from the plane and a carriage provided with grip elements for a bar can slide , the carriage being actuated between an initial position , where the grip elements are actuated so as to grip a bar deposited on the supporting elements , and a final position , where the bar is released by the grip elements and is secured in the spindle of an automatic lathe ; a pusher which is supported so as to move parallel to itself ; and actuators for actuating the pusher after the carriage between an offset position and a position wherein it is aligned with the bar deposited on the supporting elements when the carriage is in the final position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an automated test to tell computers and humans apart is disclosed , comprising displaying on a computer screen an animation comprising of a foreground and a background , one of the foreground comprising a plurality of typographical characters and the other comprising partial obstruction of the typographical characters , and wherein the animation comprises relative motion between the background and foreground . the automated test may comprise displaying on a computer screen an image , and requiring the user to perform operation on the image to resolve an encoded solution . the test may also comprise displaying on a computer screen a video clip , and requiring a user to provide an input corresponding to subject matter presented in the video clip . | 6Physics
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a v - shaped shelf structure has a horizontal shelf part with one end adapted for mounting to a wall and a brace part extending downwardly and rearwardly for the second end of the shelf part , the brace part having an end which rests on the wall , thereby providing support for the shelf part . the shelf structure is provided with mounting means which are invisible when the shelf structure is attached to the wall . the shelf structure in one embodiment contains a honey comb member which comprises the inner portion of the shelf structure , thereby providing a lightweight yet strong shelf . | 0Human Necessities
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a secure storage device for securing digital camera data at the acquisition stage . original digital camera data is saved in the memory of the secure storage device which has the capability of performing one or more security functions , including encryption , creation of an authentication file , adding data to the image data such as fingerprinting , and adding secure annotations such as separate data included in an image - header . the device prepares original authentication data from original digital camera data , and encrypts and stores both the original authentication data and the original image data . the use of the device includes downloading the original image data to a first computer , and encrypted original authentication data to a second computer . | 7Electricity
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a free - radical prepolymer , disclosed in u . s . pat . no . 3 , 873 , 417 as being a dispersant , when added at 10 to 500 parts per million to a reaction mixture in which raw tall oil soap is acidulated to obtain tall oil , is found to act as a separating agent and increase the quantity of tall oil recovered . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system and method for providing a secure computing environment to untrusted computer systems is described . a carrier media and an interface are provided , the interface being connectable to a computer to enable communication between the computer and the carrier media . the carrier media encodes a secure computing environment and a boot system , upon connection of the system via the interface to a computer system and booting of the computer system , the boot system is operative to take over the boot process of the computer system and to authenticate the user , wherein upon successful authentication , the boot system is arranged to load the secure computing environment on the computer system , the secure computing environment being configured to prevent predetermined interaction from outside the secure computing environment when it is running . | 6Physics
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an inter - level insulator structure is provided having an effective insulator dielectric constant approaching 1 . an embodiment of the inter - level insulator comprises a first metal layer comprising a first plurality of metal lines ; a second metal layer comprising a second plurality of metal lines , and at least one via connected to the first metal layer ; and an air gap interposed between the first metal layer and the second metal layer . in one embodiment , the air gap is also present between metal lines on either metal layer , such that air gaps act as intra - level as well as inter - level insulators . a method is also provided to deposit and pattern a sacrificial polymer , and form metal layers . the sacrificial polymer is capable of being decomposed to become air gaps during annealing . | 7Electricity
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when executing successive processing of conventional software , a parallel processing apparatus turns a processing state discrimination flag off , increases a program count by 1 at a time , reads out one instruction , and processes that instruction in an arithmetic unit . when executing parallel processing for new software , the parallel processing apparatus turns the processing state discrimination on , increases the program count by m at a time , reads out m instructions , and exercises parallel processing over m instructions in m arithmetic units . in order to select either of the above described two kinds of processing , a discrimination changeover instruction having function of changing over the processing state discrimination flag is added . instructions are processed in arithmetic unit in accordance with the processing state discrimination flag . in this way , successive processing and parallel processing are provided with compatibility and are selectively executed . further , the parallel processing apparatus making great account of compatibility of a great part of software reads out m instructions without using the processing state flag , decodes the m instructions , checks whether a branch instruction exists in the k - th instruction , then executes the first to the - th instructions in k + 1 arithmetic units , and prevent execution of the - th to m - th instructions . by executing the k - th branch instruction , the parallel processing apparatus calculates an address nm + h of its branch destination , performs calculation to check whether the condition is satisfied or not , then prevents execution of instructions of addresses nm to nm + h - 1 , and executes instructions of addresses nm + h to m . in this way , the parallel processing apparatus executes a plurality of instructions and successively executes branch instructions . | 6Physics
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a fuel injection is effected by means of a high - pressure pump and a pressure reservoir chamber for generating and storing a first system pressure . this system pressure is not used for injection ; instead , by means of the pressure booster unit , a higher injection pressure is generated during the injection , and this injection pressure can be reduced to shape the course of injection . by means of this invention , an improved capability of metering the fuel injection and an improved execution of fast switching times are achieved . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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