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a nonwoven blanket embodying the principles of the present invention includes at least two layers , wherein a first layer comprises a spunlace fabric that exhibits one or more raised regions within the fabric . the blanket of the present invention also includes a second durable and protective layer comprising one or more layers of spunmelt fabrics , typically referred to as spunbond and meltblown fabrics . the two layers are mechanically bonded via one or more methods known in the art so as to form at least one or more insulative air pockets within the blanket . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a mass notification push application and a civic - communication application combined into one with the primary purpose of allowing up - to - the - minute uav aerial imagery as selected by drone ground - based commanders to be automatically transmitted to subscribed end - users via the current os mobile operating systems for smartphones , ipads , laptops , and web - enabled devices in a manner comprised of separate technologies such as voice , video stills , and with a secondary purpose of allowing the notified recipients to engage others by allowing the retransmitting of received messages along with registered user annotations so as to create a civil communications hub for wider , real - time dissemination of ongoing situational awareness data . | 6Physics
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a process for more efficiently separating nitrogen and methane using a double column cryogenic rectification nitrogen rejection unit wherein feed is passed through a high pressure stripping column prior to the nitrogen rejection unit . as a result , higher pressure methane can be recovered with reduced compression requirements , and an upgraded feed to the nitrogen rejection unit enables more efficient separation . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and apparatus for periodically calculating the relative phase of the left eigenvector for a vibrating conduit is provided . during normal operation , two drivers are used in tandem to excite the main bending mode of the conduit . periodically , first one , then the second , of the two drivers is disabled , allowing measurements that enable the determination of the relative phase of the left eigenvector for the vibrating conduit . | 6Physics
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a least cost routing system comprises at least one telephone dialing unit , at least one least cost router and a database updating unit . the telephone dialing unit dials a telephone number to place a telephone call . each least cost router has a corresponding routing database of tariffs of telephone service providers and determines , from information in its corresponding routing database , which telephone service provider or providers to utilize to execute the telephone call . the database updating unit electronically updates tariff information into each of the routing databases shortly after updated tariff information is entered therein . | 7Electricity
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presented is a system and methods for receiving metadata , a decryption module and encrypted content from a cable headend , decrypting the encrypted content with the decryption module and presenting the decrypted content to a user . the client device can receive , load and execute any decryption module compatible with the system framework allowing flexibility in the choice or changing of client device manufacturer and / or digital rights management system vendor . | 6Physics
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in one form of the invention , a method for the growth of an epitaxial insulator - metal structure on a semiconductor surface comprising the steps of maintaining the semiconductor surface at a pressure below approximately 1 × 10 - 7 mbar , maintaining the semiconductor surface at a substantially fixed first temperature between approximately 25 ° c . and 400 ° c ., depositing an epitaxial metal layer on the semiconductor surface , adjusting the semiconductor surface to a substantially fixed second temperature between approximately 25 ° c . and 200 ° c ., starting a deposition of epitaxial caf 2 on the first metal layer , ramping the second temperature to a third substantially fixed temperature between 200 ° c . and 500 ° c . over a time period , maintaining the third temperature until the epitaxial caf 2 has deposited to a desired thickness , and stopping the deposition of epitaxial caf 2 on the first metal layer . | 7Electricity
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the invention concerns an angle sensor and a method of measuring an angle of a magnetic field . the angle sensor is configured to measure a direction of a magnetic field in a plane , comprising a first magnetic field sensor having a first sensitivity direction and delivering a first voltage , a second magnetic field sensor having a second sensitivity direction and delivering a second voltage , a first current source supplying a first biasing current to the first magnetic field sensor , a second current source supplying a second biasing current to the second magnetic field sensor , and electronic circuitry configured to adjust the first biasing current and the second biasing current in such a manner that a sum of the first voltage and the second voltage equals 0 . | 6Physics
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a method of controlling no x emissions from a glass melting process in which combustion fuel produces exhaust gas in a melting furnace including no x compounds is disclosed . furnace exhaust gas passes from the melting furnace through a regenerator to a zone downstream from the regenerator . ammonia is injected into the furnace exhaust gas at the downstream zone while the furnace exhaust gas is within a desired temperature range to reduce the amount of no x compounds . additional gas is introduced into the furnace exhaust gas as it moves from the regenerator to the downstream zone whenever the furnace exhaust gas has a temperature which is outside the desired temperature range at the downstream zone so as to modify the furnace exhaust gas temperature such that the furnace exhaust gas is within the desired temperature range when furnace exhaust gas reaches to the downstream zone . in one particular embodiment of the invention , the additional gas is the exhaust from an excess air burner which is injected into the furnace exhaust gas at a temperature such that the furnace exhaust gas and the injected gas have a combined temperature between about 870 to 1090 ° c . at the downstream zone . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to the generation of error correction data for available data packets and to the reconstruction of missing data packets based on available data packets and available error correction data . in order to enable an efficient error correction , the data packets are distributed at an encoding end to at least one block of data symbols , each data symbol being of equal size . then all data symbols of a respective block are used in an encoding operation for forming a respective one of at least one error correction symbol for this block . at a decoding end , received data packets are distributed again to a block of data symbols and missing data packets are reconstructed based on these data symbols and on error correction symbols associated to the block . | 7Electricity
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the invention provides a cutting assembly for cutting a moving strip of thin flexible material across its width , avoiding the possibility that the flexibility of the material will permit it to move away from the knife edge and not be cut , or be cut unevenly . the assembly comprises a knife - supporting member which is engaged with the moving strip and displaces it out of its usual path close to a roll in the path , so that a very short length of the strip is between two contacting members in the path adjacent to the knife . the knife is provided along its length with a plurality of distributed strip - engaging points pointing in the direction opposite to its direction of movement , which are moved into engagement with this short supported length of the strip , so that the strip movement drives it onto the points , and thereafter continues the movement of the strip into positive engagement with the succeeding knife edges . the assembly is particularly suited for the handling of flattened tubes of plastic material as produced by a blown film plastics line , wherein the continuous strip must be cut for subsequent handling and / or storage . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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plastic surfacing material of the fountainhead ® type having a bold and aesthetically pleasing appearance is achieved by the use tfr pigments , the latter of which are manufactured by orienting reflective flake pigments in a plastic substrate and grinding the substrate to a particulate material . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a solid fuel heating appliance in the form of a wood burning stove employs a combustor for oxidizing oxidizable species in the exhaust . a flame break is provided between the combustor and the combustion chamber of the stove to avoid impingement of flames on the combustor . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention consists of a method of real - time tracking of production schedules and timetables for one or more homebuilding developments , comprising : a ) assigning one or more mobile devices to one or more users associated with projects and lots , the mobile devices providing access to project and lot information , including : lots for completion for each project , tasks for completion for each lot , assignment of suppliers and material to specific tasks , projected and actual times for completion of tasks , contact information for suppliers and invoicing information for payment of purchase orders upon task completion ; and each mobile device capable of operating independently without a continuous connection to a central system ; b ) tracking performance of production tasks for each project via real - time monitoring by the users ; c ) reporting task performance data to a central erp system and comparing real - time performance of the production tasks to scheduled timetables for the production tasks ; d ) enabling modification and updating of scheduled timetables for production tasks based on performance data for the production tasks and additional real - time input from the individuals ; e ) coordinating compensation for production activities with the performance data , including enabling payment for completed tasks from the mobile devices via purchase orders ; f ) synchronizing , on a sequential basis , updates to scheduled timetables and other information between the mobile devices and the erp system . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for visually lossless compression encoding and decoding is described . the present invention includes a method for compression of color image data directly from the cmyk color space into the compressed data matrix without the necessity of transforming the data into standard three matrix representation of the color data , typically rgb . the method also utilizes newly described stochastic wavelet transformations which transform the data in the horizontal and vertical direction prior to quantization of the coefficients . a encoding step then ensues to further compress the data of the color image . decompression may be accomplished such that a high compression ratio is achieve without visual loss of any color data of the image . | 6Physics
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a method and device is disclosed for reducing noise in cmos image sensors . an improved cmos image sensor includes a light sensing structure surrounded by a support feature section . an active section of the light sensing structure is covered by no more than optically transparent materials . a light blocking portion includes a black light filter layer and an opaque layer covering the support feature section . the light blocking portion may also cover a peripheral portion of the light sensing structure . the method for forming the cmos image sensors includes using film patterning and etching processes to selectively form the opaque layer where the light blocking portion is desired but not over the active section . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus is provided to , among other things , supply power to a load under various load conditions . output voltage transient responses of the system , such as may be caused by transients changes in the load conditions , may be controlled through current transformation on the output in order to correct or impede over - voltage conditions of the transient response . | 6Physics
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a system and a method is provided for managing the mobility of a mobile network in a proxy mobile internet protocol environment operating under the dynamic host configuration protocol protocol . the method is based on prefix allotment between a server dhcpv6 and a mobile router via an access gateway and the exchanging of messages between the server and a point of attachment . | 7Electricity
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a recording medium , comprising a data area including a segment region and a replacement region ; a first control data area storing access control information for controlling access to the segment region ; and a second control data area storing defect control information for controlling a defective region of the recording medium , replacing a data of the defective region to the replacement region , wherein the replacement region corresponding to the defective region of the segment region is handled as the segment region to the access control information . | 6Physics
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the disclosure provides a method of oil delivery to a chainsaw chain blade using a gerotor pump in sequence with flow control valves to provide lubrication to the chain blade to reduce friction with the chainsaw bar guide and prevent overheating and damage to the chain blade or guide bar . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention relates to an x - and gamma - ray sensitive image intensification tube for use in a so - called gamma camera or the like , which tube preferably has a single crystal input phosphor . | 7Electricity
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a method of generating a composite signal in a closed loop servo signal system of a data recording system used to drive a recording head to any given position within a dynamic range of a servo tracks includes an optical pickup system for generating optical spots focused on a recording medium , the spots separated by equal distances across a track , the optical pickup system receiving a set of reflectances from the spots , a media system for providing the servo tracks responsive to optical spot illumination , an electric system for generating a set of filtered signals from the reflectances and for generating a set of s - curves by pair wise subtraction of the filtered signals , a processing system to generate a composite servo position signal from the s - curves and filtered reflectances , and a servo system for driving the recording head to a desired position by comparing the desired position to a measured position from the composite servo position . | 6Physics
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an apparatus for restoring network information for a home network system and a method thereof are disclosed . the apparatus includes at least one slave having means for communicating with an external appliances ; a master having means for communicating with the slave , checking a state of the slave , storing state information of the slave , and providing the state information to the slave when the slave is reset ; and a home network unit connecting the communication means of the master and the slave to form a network of the master and the slave . | 7Electricity
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arrangement for the intra - operative determination of the spatial position and angular position of a joint replacement implant , especially a hip socket or shoulder socket or an associated stem implant , or a vertebral replacement implant , especially a lumbar or cervical vertebral implant , using a computer tomography method , having : a computer tomography modeling device for generating and storing a three - dimensional image of a joint region or vertebral region to be provided with the joint replacement implant , an optical coordinate - measuring arrangement for providing real position coordinates of defined real or virtual points of the joint region or vertebral region and / or position reference vectors between such points within the joint region or vertebral region or from those points to joint - function - relevant points on an extremity outside the joint region or vertebral region , the coordinate - measuring arrangement comprising a stereocamera or stereocamera arrangement for the spatial recording of transducer signals , at least one multipoint transducer , which comprises a group of measurement points rigidly connected to one another , and an evaluation unit for evaluating sets of measurement point coordinates supplied by the multipoint transducer and recorded by the stereocamera , and a matching - processing unit for real position matching of the image to the actual current spatial position of the joint region or vertebral region with reference to the real position coordinates of the defined points , the matching - processing unit being configured for calculating transformation parameters with minimalization of the normal spacings . | 0Human Necessities
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a life preserver comprising a buoyant toroidal body having spaced yieldable strap members surrounding at least a portion of the toroidal body , a length of rope extending around the inner periphery of the toroidal body and passing through the central portions of the strap members whereby the rope is maintained in a normal stowage position substantially adjacent the inner periphery of the toroidal body , the rope having the opposite ends thereof extending radially outwardly beyond the outer periphery of the toroidal body and through a passageway for connection with a retrieving cable whereby the rope may be moved radially inwardly against the force of the yieldable strap members to snugly engage the body of a victim disposed within the interior or central opening of the toroidal body to facilitate rescue of the victim without assist from the victim himself . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a semiconductor device improving the characteristics of an integrated circuit in which transistors of different operation modes including a dynamic vth mos are mixed , comprising a plurality of mosfets each including a semiconductor active layer formed in an insulating layer on a substrate , a back side gate electrode facing its substrate side surface via a back side gate insulating film , and a front side gate electrode facing the opposite side surface from the semiconductor active layer via a front side gate insulating film , the plurality of mosfets including a first mosfet in which the back side gate electrode and the front side gate electrode are insulated and separated from each other and a second mosfet in which the back side gate electrode and the front side gate electrode are electrically connected , the back side gate insulating film of the dv - mos being thinner than the back side gate insulating film of the con - mos . | 7Electricity
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an interventional medical device and manufacturing method thereof . the interventional medical device comprises : a stent body ; a surface of the stent body being provided with a drug releasing structure , and drug in the drug releasing structure being drug for suppressing proliferation of adventitial fibroblasts and a drug for suppressing proliferation of intimal and / or smooth muscle cells . in use , after interventional medical device is implanted into a human body , the drug for suppressing proliferation of adventitial fibroblasts carried thereon can promote the compensatory expansion of the vessel , and the drug for suppressing proliferation of intimal cells and / or smooth muscle cells carried thereon can suppress intimal proliferation of the vessel . the combination of the two kinds of drugs greatly reduces the occurrence rate of in - stent restenosis . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a trochanter stabilizing device , especially for fixing bone fragments in the region of the hip joint or for fixing the greater trochanter , including a ) bone stabilizing means consisting of a central plate with at least one fixing perforation for receiving a bone fixing means ; b ) a longitude bone plate with a bushing arranged at an angle for receiving a fixing element which can be introduced into the region of the hip joint fixed thereto , whereby c ) at least three peripheral arms originate from the central plate , whereby d ) each peripheral arm is provided with at least one hole for receiving a bone fixing means . | 0Human Necessities
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a subsea electronics module or pressure bottle with greatly enhanced capabilities for conducting heat away from internal electronics boards by means of an adjustable heat conduction wedge system . | 7Electricity
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apparatuses are described that include stacked arrays of memory cell strings and their methods of operation . apparatuses include architectures that reduce the use of several common components , allowing greater device density and smaller device size for a given semiconductor area . | 6Physics
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briefly , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention , bit and power loading may be utilized to select a modulation rate and subcarrier power scaling based on channel state information . as a result , a higher data rate may be utilized for a given signal - to - noise ratio while maintaining a constant bit error rate . | 7Electricity
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a tape for attaching bandages , with non - adhesive tabs at each end for easy manipulation and removal while wearing gloves , are disclosed . also disclosed are a temporary bandage with non - adhesive ends ; a roll formation of such tapes , each tape section separated from the others by a perforated section , such that it may be easily removed from the roll ; and methods of forming the tapes and bandages . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the electrically variable transmission family of the present invention provides low - content , low - cost electrically variable transmission mechanisms including first , second and third differential gear sets , a battery , two electric machines serving interchangeably as motors or generators , and four or five selectable torque - transfer devices . the selectable torque transfer devices are engaged singly or in combinations of two to yield an evt with a continuously variable range of speeds and four mechanically fixed forward speed ratios . the torque transfer devices and the first and second motor / generators are operable to provide five operating modes in the electrically variable transmission , including battery reverse mode , evt reverse mode , reverse and forward launch modes , continuously variable transmission range mode , and fixed ratio mode . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention is directed to a ground - current isolating circuit for providing a low voltage barrier between a service neutral conductor and an associated grounding system . the voltage barrier circuit comprises a first current unidirectional element and a second current unidirectional element connected in antiparallel . the unidirectional elements are preferably diodes having a characteristic threshold voltage . the current in a forward biased direction is blocked by the circuit until an applied forward biased voltage exceeds the threshold voltage . the present invention also is directed to a method of isolating a neutral conductor temporarily from an associated grounding system during testing of a structure grounding system . the method includes connecting a voltage barrier circuit in parallel with a conductor bonding the neutral conductor to the associated grounding system , then disconnecting the bonding conductor ; conducting a test of the structure grounding system associated with the structure , and reconnecting the bonding conductor between the neutral conductor and grounding system . | 6Physics
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a trunked communication system wherein some of the communication resources are preassigned for exclusive use only by a predetermined group , such as a public safety agency . in addition , to assure optimal assignment of communication resources , communication resource assignments are made pursuant to a methodology that minimizes usurpation of unused resource capabilities . | 7Electricity
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gelatin coated pharmaceutical dosage units containing , for example , analgesic compounds , such as aspirin , stabilized with a proteolytic enzyme , such as pepsin , are described . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus for timed processing of book blocks for perfect binding includes a feed element to supply respective book blocks horizontally positioned with a spine facing in a feed direction of movement . a lifting device is arranged to receive the respective horizontally positioned book blocks from the feed element . the lifting device is pivotal about a horizontal axis and has an adjustably driven limit stop that forms a conveying end of the feed element . a gripper circulates on a traction element above the lifting device . the lifting device is pivoted about the horizontal axis into an upright position and operates synchronized with the movement of the gripper to lift the respective book blocks with the adjustably driven limit stop to transfer each respective book block to the gripper when the gripper is positioned over the book block in the lifting device . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an end face polishing device has a first revolution shaft mounted for undergoing revolving movement about a first axis , a rotational shaft mounted for undergoing rotation about a second axis eccentric from the first axis , and a second revolution shaft mounted for undergoing revolving movement about a third axis eccentric from the second axis . a polishing disc is connected to the second revolution shaft for revolving movement therewith . | 6Physics
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a sheet conveyor joint mechanism comprises : frames for connecting a first sheet processing unit to a second sheet processing unit ; and a sheet carrying mechanism provided in the frames and having a sheet intake portion of a carrying path for carrying sheets which is positionally adjustable relative to a sheet discharging portion of the first sheet processing unit and / or a sheet discharging portion of the carrying path which is positionally adjustable relative to a sheet intake portion of the second sheet processing unit . | 6Physics
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a method for operating a hot beverage maker includes the steps of infusing fresh water and storing the resulting beverage in a removable brewed beverage tank . an actuator is engaged for dispensing the brewed beverage from the tank . the tank is placed on a platform in a relationship so as to engage a warmer plate to keep the contents of the tank warm . accordingly , the hot beverage maker produces a brewed beverage that is stored in the tank until it is dispensed by a user . | 0Human Necessities
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a memory cell array has memory cells arranged in a matrix form . the memory cell includes a floating gate and a control gate . word lines are each coupled to the control gates of the memory cells which are arranged on a corresponding one of the rows in the memory cell array . bit lines are each coupled to drains of the memory cells which are arranged on a corresponding one of the columns in the memory cell array . an external voltage is supplied from the exterior to an external voltage input terminal . a first voltage generating circuit lowers the external voltage to generate a voltage which is to be supplied to the word line coupled to the control gates . a second voltage generating circuit lowers the external voltage to generate a voltage which is to be supplied to the bit line coupled to the drains . | 6Physics
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an octagonal structure of photodiodes using standard cmos technology has been developed to serve as a de - multiplexer for spatially multiplexed fiber optic communication systems . | 7Electricity
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a bayonet lug clamp has a housing opened on one end thereof for slidingly engaging the bayonet lug . a plate is mounted in the housing and opposes the bayonet lug as the housing is slid thereon . a screw passes through the housing to threadably engage the plate . turning of the screw draws the plate against the bayonet lug . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a biochip includes a flat carrier and an array of spots containing catcher molecules which are arranged on the carrier . each spot is associated with a microelectrode arrangement for impedance spectroscopic detection of binding events occurring between the catcher molecules and the target molecules applied via an analyte solution . in order to increase the sensitivity or the binding - specific measuring effects of the bio - chip , the electrode arrangement is at least partially embedded in a hydrophilic reaction layer containing catcher molecules and which is permeable to target molecules . | 6Physics
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the device for sharpening a cutting blade presenting a sharp edge includes at least one grinding wheel provided at least on the surface with abrasive material . the grinding wheel has a cylindrical body presenting a v - sectioned peripheral groove , and is mounted to rotate freely about an axis contained in a plane generally parallel to the sharp edge of the blade and perpendicular to the median plane of the blade , with the axis being inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the normal to the median plane of the blade . the sharpening device is further constructed to place the blade and the grinding wheel in contact and to provide for relative displacement of the blade and the grinding wheel in a direction parallel to the sharp edge of the blade . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a lawn mower includes an elongated downwardly open housing having an endless belt entrained therein about a pair of pulleys mounted at opposite ends of the housing . a plurality of c - shaped , channel - like blades are mounted transversely on the outer surface of the belt to cut the lawn as the housing is moved across the lawn on a plurality of rollers . the housing is divided into a plurality of sections which are pivotally interconnected so that the housing sections may pivot relative to each other due to uneven ground . guide brackets are provided within the housing to maintain the opposed reaches of the belt parallel to each other during such pivoting of the sections . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a high definition multimedia interface test system including an hdmi test device that includes a display , a microcontroller , first and second input ports , an output port , a first cable connector , a second cable connector , and a third cable connector . the hdmi test device couples to an external device and receives an hdmi signal from the external device via the first cable connector . the microcontroller receives the hdmi signal from the first input port and converts the signal to a video signal , wherein the display displays an image associated with the video signal . the microcontroller transmits a test hdmi signal to the third cable connector , receives the test signal from the second cable connector and compares the test signal transmitted to the third cable connector and the test signal received from the second cable connector to determine continuity of an hdmi cable coupled with the second and third cable connectors . | 7Electricity
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the operator console of a switching node has a connection to the internet for accessing the resources of the switching node . the basis for features which require interaction between the switched connection network and the internet are provided at a low cost . | 7Electricity
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in an electrophotographic system , a compact , space - efficient device is provided which allows adjustment and quick release of a photosensitive belt . an idler roller supporting the belt is used in conjunction with a cam which provides a take - up feature . a configuration is provided which allows the cam to be disengaged , and the idler roller retracted to facilitate removal of the belt . | 6Physics
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a method for producing carbon nanotubes , the method comprising : providing a substrate with a top surface , forming an island of catalyst material on the top surface using a tip having a patterning compound thereon , heating the substrate and catalyst island , and contacting the catalyst island with a carbon - containing gas for a period of time sufficient to form the nanotubes on the catalyst island . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a process for synthesizing formulations for polyimides suitable for use in high - temperature composites in which all reactions other than chain - extension have already taken place prior to making a composite is described , wherein the resulting oligomers comprise a backbone and at least one difunctional endcap . the resulting resin systems have only the single step of endcap - to - endcap reactions during composite processing . prior to the initiation temperature of these endcap - to - endcap reactions , the resins are stable affording the composite manufacturer a very large processing window . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method for promoting the artificial breeding of dogs wherein after artificially inseminating of a female dog a fluid inflated , phallic - simulative elongated body is inserted into the anatomy distal of the constrictor vestibuli so that rearward of the inflated member a tie - forming relationship between the inflated member and constrictor vestibuli muscle is made . | 0Human Necessities
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the object of the present invention is a device by means of which simulation of the lengthening of shortening of , for example , a limb is obtaining by construction of a telescoping structure , the mutual sliding of which , and therefore the lengthening or shortening is controlled by means of threads that are rolled or unrolled from a disk shaped like one or more side - by - side pulleys . thanks also to the action of a counteracting spring . the movement of the spools is controlled by a circuit that registers shaking and therefore playing with the toy according to the equation , more playing = more growth . | 0Human Necessities
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a versatile and convenient electronic stamper that overcomes limitations of conventional systems including greater robustness in message transfer as well as disproportionate costs . a print solution includes a hand - held housing defining a print area aperture ; and a printhead array including a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of print elements , the printhead sized to substantially cover the print area aperture and configured to apply a print element to any part of the print area aperture without relative motion between the print head and the print area aperture . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention is configured to be installed into an existing or a newly installed drain and hold a cleaning agent . no power is needed , and it operates from the natural flow of water being used or dispensed by the plumbing fixtures . the array of slots in the invention allows for proper drainage , and the plumbing will function as intended . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the invention is a method and apparatus for delivering a stent , including , but not limited to , a self expanding stent , into a body lumen . the apparatus comprises an outer tube having a proximal end and a distal end and sized to hold a stent therein in a radially constricted condition , an inner tube within the outer tube and having a proximal end and a distal end , and a holding element comprising one or more inflatable balloons carried on the inner tube at the location of the loaded stent . the balloon can be inflated prior to the procedure so that the balloon presses against the inner surface of the outer tube trapping the stent in its longitudinal position between the inner and outer tubes . accordingly , the outer tube can be slid proximally to release the stent or distally to retract the stent back into the delivery device without the stent inadvertently sliding . | 0Human Necessities
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a flexible printed circuit comprising a substrate , a plurality of function lines , and a plurality of first dummy lines . the substrate comprises at least two periphery areas and an intermediate area . each periphery area comprises a first layout region , a second layout region and a first rough region disposed between the first and second layout regions . the intermediate area is disposed between the periphery areas . the function lines are disposed on the substrate and within the intermediate area . the first dummy lines are disposed on the substrate and within the first or second layout area . | 6Physics
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a conveyor device , in particular for an automatic packaging machine for paper rolls , having a horizontal plane of advance , at least one pair of motorised flexible transmission members extending along a closed loop and bearing a plurality of transverse bars fastened to said flexible transmission members , a plurality of thruster elements borne by said bars , and a stationary adjustment station provided with at least one adjustment assembly having a grip organ movable in transverse direction and arranged in such a way as to displace in the transverse direction along the respective bar a thruster element positioned at the grip organ . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a holder for containers , such as pop cans , beverage cups and the like has a back panel designed to be mounted on generally vertical support . the holder at its lower end has a base member to seat the bottom of the container and at its upper end a pair of arms designed to embrace and hold the container . the arms are supported on a track for independent sliding movement to provide adjustment of the size of the opening between the arms . detent means provide resistance to the sliding movement at various increments of spacing between the arms . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of poling and calibrating electro - optic fibers is disclosed . metal electrodes are used to utilize the electro - optic effect to impart phase delays to the optical signal . moreover , one or more electrodes may be used for heating of the device to reach softening temperatures of the electro - optic material , which allows easy , effective and efficient poling of the electro - optic material . a method based on continuous or periodic optical feedback is used to automatically calibrate the electro - optic device when its performance degrades with time to relaxation of molecular orientations . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for discriminating bottle types , for stirring the toner , and for detecting the amount of toner remaining in the toner bottle . a toner bottle is adapted to fit the apparatus for discriminating toner bottle types , and a toner bottle is adapted for the apparatus for stirring toner . the genuineness of the toner bottle product is checked by sensing a rib assumed to be formed with a predetermined length on the outer surface of the toner bottle . toner is stirred by continuously rotating the toner bottle in forward and reverse directions . the toner bottle can be easily rotated in the forward and reverse directions by sensing the rib of the toner bottle by using the sensor . since the load of rotation of the toner bottle changes in accordance with the amount of remaining toner , the rotational speed of the toner bottle is sensed by using the sensor to check whether toner is close to empty . | 6Physics
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in optical signal transmission , an input optical signal is received that has double side band spectral characteristics . the input optical signal is optically filtered to produce an output optical signal having single side band spectral characteristics . the output optical signal is caused to include a soliton pulse . in optical signal transmission , a modulated rz optical signal is formed from an input optical signal . the modulated rz optical signal has single side band spectral characteristics . a data modulated optical signal is formed from the modulated rz optical signal . the data modulated optical signal includes a soliton optical signal that has ssb spectral characteristics and that includes a soliton pulse . the peak power and the mid - amplitude width of the soliton pulse are linked by a relationship that depends on the characteristics of an optical medium in which the soliton pulse travels . | 6Physics
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the invention relates to methods for the targeted production of lysobactin derivatives by combined chemical and enzymatic modifications . in particular , the invention relates to method for preparing lysobactin fragment 4 - 11 by chemical reduction and cleavage of the resultant product by chymotrypsin . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a launderable prosthetic device for camouflaging missing or deformed human body mass or parts comprises a plurality of layers which are sized , shaped and interconnected to form a composite structure that , when partially compressed , assimilates the size , shape and resiliency of the camouflaged body mass . a soft inner liner provides an interface between the composite structure and the human body surface and a smooth outer shield liner provides an interface between the composite structure and an abutting outer garment . the liners are joined to enclose the composite structure and cooperate to maintain the composite structure in a partially compressed state . randomly spaced openings in the layers provide ventilation for the body surface abutting the prosthetic device . in one embodiment of the device , the layers are progressively sized laterally larger and opposite sides of each of the layers are joined to respective sides of the other layers so as to form a bowed construction adapted to fit a curved surface of a user . | 0Human Necessities
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an improved method is described for making 9 - deoxy - pgf 1 - type compounds . in contrast to the prior art , the method is stereoselective and requires fewer steps than the known methods for making these compounds . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a maintenance tool for a gas turbine engine includes a housing coupled to the gas turbine engine , and a drive portion inserted at least partially through the housing . the drive portion is configured to enable the gas turbine engine to be selectively rotated during non - operational periods . moreover , the maintenance tool is coupled to the gas turbine engine during normal operation . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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configurations provide reduction in the hum and the weak shocks that are produced in audio equipments where electrical power is supplied . switching electrical power sources include , a rectification element that rectifies a current that is supplied , a switching element that switches the input voltage that has been rectified by the rectification element , an oscillator circuit that oscillates at a specified frequency and drives the switching element by means of oscillation , and a transformer with which the voltage that has been switched by the switching element is input to the primary oil and wherein an electrical power source output is obtained from a secondary coil . a plurality of capacitors are connected to the conductors . | 7Electricity
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the major characteristic of the present invention lies in the adoption of electromagnetic means to translate the spin of a wheel module into continuous electrical signals . a permanent magnet is incorporated in the wheel module to provide magnetic field . two sensors tangential to the spinning direction of the permanent magnet are used to detect the variations of the magnetic field from the spin of the wheel module in accordance with the hall effect . | 6Physics
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a solar cell power system includes a device which determines the occurrence of solar array bus lockup by detecting the voltage of the power bus , the discharge current of the storage battery , and the solar array current and performing a calculation using these items of data in addition to the regulated bus voltage to emit a lockup signal , by which the magnitude of the load is reduced , thereby cancelling the lockup state . alternatively , a solar cell system may include a lockup cancelling drive device , which accumulates in a coil cancelling - drive , energy supplied from the storage battery and then discharges this energy to the power bus , thereby cancelling the lockup stage without reducing the magnitude of the load . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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there is disclosed a security token for use in a transaction execution system , the security token being connectable to a user interface device and to a host device , the security token being arranged to : receive a transaction verification input from the user interface device ; process the transaction verification input and generate a corresponding transaction verification result ; transmit the transaction verification result to the host device , and the security token comprising a secure element which is arranged to facilitate processing of the transaction verification input . furthermore , a method for executing a transaction using a security token is disclosed , as well as a corresponding computer program product . | 6Physics
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a protective cabinet having an angled deflection bracket , the angled deflection bracket can include a first surface for catching falling debris , wherein said first surface is attached to an uninterruptible power supply , wherein said first surface is positioned at such an angle so as to make the debris impacting it , slide downward along its surface and reach a second surface configured to stop said sliding debris , wherein said second surface is attached to said first surface by a first corner . | 7Electricity
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embodiments of the present invention relate to memory circuits with heavily loaded bit - lines , and where either the effect of leakage current in the read access or pass transistors is reduced , or leakage current is reduced . | 6Physics
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a plurality of high atomic number wires are sintered together to form a porous rod that is parted into porous disks which will be used as x - ray targets . a thermally conductive material is introduced into the pores of the rod , and when a stream of electrons impinges on the sintered wire target and generates x - rays , the heat generated by the impinging x - rays is removed by the thermally conductive material interspersed in the pores of the wires . | 7Electricity
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the present invention comprises a radiation immobilizable epoxy formulation which displays improved initial and thermal cycle strengths when bonding different materials such as terephthalate polyesters and aluminum . the composition comprises : a compound or mixture of compounds having a plurality of epoxy groups per molecule ; a polyoxyalkylene amine curative for the epoxy ; an imide compound selected from those having the formulas ; and ## str1 ## a photocurable ethylenically unsaturated compound and photoinitiator , said ethylenically unsaturated compound and photoinitiator present in amounts which together are effective to cause the composition to become immobilized when irradiated with actinic radiation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a double - sided led has a double - sided light emitting structure formed by electroplating or electrocasting without the need for wire bonding . the double - sided light emitting gives the chip a light - emitting angle of 150 degrees or higher . in addition , the device has good light extraction and heat dissipation characteristics . | 7Electricity
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optical switches are described herein . in one embodiment , an exemplary optical switch includes , but is not limited to , a first waveguide , a second waveguide across with the first waveguide in an angle to form an intersection , and a pair of electrodes placed within a proximity of the intersection to switch a light traveling from the first waveguide to the second waveguide , where at least one of the electrodes includes a non - uniform edge to deflect a light remained after switching from the first waveguide to the second waveguide to a direction other than a direction associated with the first waveguide . other methods and apparatuses are also described . | 6Physics
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this method of hydrolyzing sugar , protein or the like and apparatus are advantageous especially in achieving the effective exhibition of the activity of immobilized enzymes , which method comprises jet - dispersing a constant - temperature aqueous solution containing a substrate such as sugar , protein or the like through an orifice and a net and making the same react in contact with a rotating immobilized enzyme . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a combination fluid collection and disposal apparatus for collecting and disposing fluid aspirated from a patient from a surgical procedure is disclosed which comprises a collection unit for collecting the fluid and a treatment unit for coupling with the collection unit to remove the fluid from the collection unit and to dispose the fluid . the collection unit comprises a reservoir for the temporary storage of fluids aspirated from the patient , a vacuum port for connecting the collection unit to a vacuum source , and a vacuum line connecting the vacuum port to the reservoir . the collection unit also comprises at least one suction port adapted for connection to a suction tube for aspirating fluids from the patient , a suction line connecting the suction port to the reservoir , and a drain generally adjacent the bottom of the reservoir . the treatment unit comprises a washing fluid port adapted for connection to a source of washing fluid , a coupling for coupling the treatment unit to the suction port for providing washing fluid through the suction port , through the suction line and to the reservoir for cleaning the suction port , suction line , and reservoir . the treatment unit also comprises a coupling for coupling the treatment unit to the drain for removing the accumulated aspirated fluid and the washing fluid from the reservoir . | 0Human Necessities
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changes occurring downhole during a fracturing process can create or reflect pressure signals . capturing and evaluating such pressure waves during fracturing enables personnel to monitor , in real time or later , what happens downhole . when a fracture extends , a burst of acoustic noise is embodied in a pressure wave or signal , as is noise coming from other sources . by transforming time - based pressure signals to a frequency base , one can monitor this acoustic noise . in a particular implementation , a waterfall plot of frequency spectra at successive time slices of the original signal is used to determine frequency ridges , such as a ridge of decreasing frequencies indicates fracture extension and a ridge of increasing frequencies indicates either closure or proppant backing up in the fracture . filtering , such as wavelet filtering , can be used . a fracturing process can be controlled in response to determining whether the fracture is extending . | 4Fixed Constructions
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method and apparatus for repairing an article , such as an air - cooled component , during which at least a portion of the component must be removed and replaced . the method and apparatus make use of one or more workpiece holders adapted to secure and position an component on the apparatus , a multi - axis head adapted for movement relative to the workpiece holder , a nozzle mounted to the multi - axis head and operable to remove at least a portion of the component with a jet of fluid discharged therefrom , an electrical - discharge electrode mounted to the multi - axis head and operable to form surface holes in the component by electrical - discharge machining , and a system for controlling the movement of the multi - axis head so that the waterjet and electrical - discharge machining operations are performed to yield a repaired component that closely duplicates the original . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an excavator operator cab has an operator seat and a control console mounted beside the seat . a forward control stick and a rear control stick are positioned in the console such that the rear control stick supports the arm of the operator while he grips the forward control stick . the forward and rear control sticks are manipulated independently or in concert with one another . | 6Physics
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a compaction roller particularly useful for vibration compaction of the shoulder area of roadways . the compactor is designed as an attachment for side - mounting to self - propelled or motorized machinery . the compaction roller contains : a front section comprising a frame connected to a front cylindrical roller ; a rear section comprising a frame connected to a rear cylindrical roller ; a joining means pivotally connecting said front and rear sections ; and a means for attaching to a self - propelled machinery in a side - mounted fashion . the pivoting compactor allows for simultaneous pinching and compacting on two different planes and reduces the hazards of operating a road roller compactor directly on a sloped surface . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a faceplate has self - contained fastening devices for securing it in a wall opening , and also has rearwardly projecting flanges and legs that are received in the wall . the flanges locate the faceplate relative to the opening and the legs serve to cooperate with the swinging fastener mounted arms to limit their rotation as the fastener is rotated to bring the arms into contact with the backside of the sheetrock wall structure . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a parenteral fluid delivery bag having a line set formed integral with the bag , the line set being peelably releasable from the remainder of the bag so as to assume a deployed position adapted to enter into fluid communication with a patient . in an alternate embodiment , a plurality of bags connected by an integrally formed wye - junction are adapted for delivery to a patient and retrieval of fluid from a patient . | 0Human Necessities
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polymer formation and aldol condensation by a hydrocarbyl aldehyde is prevented by adding to the aldehyde a trace to minor amount of readily oxidizable metals or cations having oxidation potentials greater than about - 0 . 2 volts . in a typical embodiment , a liquid containing a hydrocarbyl aldehyde is inhibited against aldol condensation by incorporating in the liquid from about 0 . 005 to about 1 . 0 weight percent thereof of the aforementioned metals or cations . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a portable image forming apparatus includes an image data generator and an image forming element . the image data generator includes a scanner for scanning a document , a converter for converting light reflected from the document into an elecrical signal . the image forming element includes a thermal head for forming an image on an image receiving medium , which is conveyed by a conveyer , in accordance with the electrical signal . the thermal head is positioned above the conveyer . | 7Electricity
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a sensor adapted for measuring acceleration , the sensor including a light source for illuminating an optical cavity ; the optical cavity oriented for receiving light from the source , the optical cavity comprising a quality factor greater than or equal to about 10 , 000 ; and a photodetector for measuring a resonant frequency of light emitted from the optical cavity . | 6Physics
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an apparatus and a method for testing semiconductor devices , such as individual integrated circuits in semiconductor chips , by directing a current in each circuit through a respective selected predetermined path to establish , in each circuit , a respective focused magnetic field and converting each such magnetic field into a respective voltage which , when fed to respective amplifier gated with a respective selected frequency , will modulate each such respective voltage . each such respective voltage is then used to create a respective pulsating magnetic field that when detected by a respective remote magnetic sensor will provide a series of respective signals representative of the current in the respective circuit from which the pulsating magnetic field was derived . by applying each such series of voltages to a lock - in amplifier synchronized at the respective frequencies gating each respective amplifier the current in each circuit being tested can be accurately determined and will be free of errors due to circuit noise or crosstalk between the circuits under test . | 6Physics
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a hand - held pipettor comprising a piston received in one end of a cylinder , a pipettor tip removably secured to an opposite end of said cylinder , means for reciprocating said piston through a selected stroke to aspirate fluid into and to expel the thus aspirated fluid from said pipettor tip , mutually spaced stop members operatively associated with said manually driven means for defining the range of said stroke and motor driven means for varying the spacing between said stop members to thereby vary the volume of fluid being aspirated into and expelled from said pipettor tip . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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efficient reconstruction of a discrete signal in a range from subband coefficients of multirate analysis filtering translates the range into required input coefficient ranges and minimizes computation and memory access . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a 3 - propylaminobleomycin having low pulmonary toxicity , which expressed by the following general formula -- nh --. sub . 3 -- a --. sub . 4 -- b wherein represents a residue remaining after removing a hydroxyl group from the carboxyl group of bleomycinic acid , a represents a group of the formula ## str1 ## in which r 1 represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms , or a methyl which may be substituted by at least one of a phenyl group and a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 13 carbon atoms , said substituents being each optionally further substituted more than one position by one or more substituents selected from the class consisting of a halogen atom , a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms , a lower alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms , and benzyloxy group ; and r 2 represents a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl group , b represents a group of the formula ## str2 ## in which r 3 and r 4 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group having 5 to 10 carbon atoms , or a methyl which may be substituted by at least one of a phenyl group and a cycloalkyl group , said substituents being each optionally further substituted more than one position by one or more substituents selected from the class consisting of a halogen atom , a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms , a lower alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a benzyloxy group , with the proviso that at least one of r 3 and r 4 is a group other than a hydrogen atom , and salt thereof . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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this invention relates to self - luminescent signage and indicia , particularly suited to architectural applications . this invention uses stencils , or other guiding devices , an applicator and an alkali earth oxide aluminate luminescent paint to create indicia that absorb ambient light and emit it in the darkness . this eliminates the need for separately powered emergency signage or other luminescent or illuminated indicia . | 6Physics
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curable compositions comprising epoxide prepolymers and polyaminobenzoates , alone , or combined with reinforcements , e . g ., graphite fibers , and , optionally modified with second resins . the cured resin fiber matrix compositions exhibit high toughness combined with excellent hot / wet strength . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a wireless client device includes a receiver and a connection module . the receiver is configured to receive , on a wireless medium of a wireless network , a management frame that is periodically transmitted on the wireless medium . the management frame includes an address assignment indication that indicates which address assignment types are employed by the wireless network . the connection module is configured to , in response to the address assignment indication indicating that a dynamic address assignment type is employed by the wireless network , configure a network - layer address for the wireless client device according to a dynamic address assignment protocol . the connection module is configured to , in response to the address assignment indication indicating that the dynamic address assignment type is not employed by the wireless network , configure the network - layer address for the wireless client device according to a link - local address assignment protocol . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to : a medication delivery device and a method of making such a device . the object of the present invention is to provide a handy medication delivery device that may be easily adjusted to the different needs of a given user in different situations and to the different needs of different users , and which is economic from a production point of view . the problem is solved in that it comprises a basis module and one or more replaceable modules , each of which is adapted to cooperate mechanically and / or electronically with the basis module to provide a specific function , and the basis module includes resources that are jointly used by the replaceable modules . this has the advantage of providing a rational concept for economically supplying high quality , mass - produced devices capable of being customized to individual users &# 39 ; needs for functionality by avoiding the duplication of key components . the invention may be used in injector type , medication pump type , inhaler or spray type devices for delivering a discrete dose or a continuous dose of a medication to a user . | 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus is disclosed for generating , based upon user input , clock signals which are delayed by sub - delays which are of a size that is smaller than the smallest achievable delay of a conventional delay element . a user can selectively add one or more sub - delays by providing control inputs which define the desired number of sub - delays to be added . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to the use of certain substituted pyrrolo - pyrimidine nucleosides in the treatment of viral infections , in particular those caused by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 , herpes simplex virus type 1 and human cytomegalovirus . these substituted compounds retain antiviral properties present in their parent compounds yet exhibit significantly decreased levels of cytotoxicity . | 0Human Necessities
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a sanitizer for bathroom articles such as toothbrushes includes a closeable housing having a rotatable rack therein for receiving the bathroom article , a sanitizing element such as a germicidal lamp within the housing to sanitize the bathroom article , and a drainage diaphragm located beneath the bathroom article to receive precipitated drainage fluid therefrom and direct the same towards the peripheral portions of the housing due to the concave shape of the drainage diaphragm . drainage holes located in the peripheral area of the housing pass drainage fluid from the housing directed thereto . adjunct electrical devices , such as a radio , clock or a calculator may be contained within the housing underneath the protective covering of the drainage diaphragm . | 0Human Necessities
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a means for securing construction structure loads to a trailer for transportation which employs adjustable tubes , tie down chains , chain binders , load pads and protective flanges . the load pads being the means for transferring the tie down forces to the construction structure load and trailer bed without damaging the load . the protective flanges being the means for preventing the load chains from damaging the edges of the construction structure load when the load is secured . the apparatus is placed on the top of a load with the load chains secured to the trailer at a vertical angle . the chain binders being the means to tighten down on the load creating greater clamping force between the load and the trailer bed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a user interface can provide location information . some embodiments include providing user access to a location management dashboard module . the location management dashboard module can include a graphical mapping module configured to display one or more groups of tracking devices . a first tracking device can be associated with the user and a second tracking device can be associated with a vehicle that the user is capable of monitoring . in several embodiments , the system enables the user to know the locations of vehicles in the user &# 39 ; s area and enables the user to monitor a vehicle &# 39 ; s location as the vehicle approaches the user . | 7Electricity
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