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a method is provided for enhancing current electronic program guide technology by drawing upon information from at least two disparate content sources . electronic program guide information is displayed to the viewer using a portable handheld device , such as a remote control , pda , or cellular phone . this approach enables electronic program guide information to be provided to the viewer at different depth levels , as well as allows content providers to incorporate their own display format for the electronic program guide information . lastly , the portable handheld device allows the viewer to easily manipulate the electronic program guide information , thereby enhancing their interactive tv experience . | 7Electricity
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the invention provides surgical or diagnostic tools and associated methods that offer user control for operating remotely within regions of the body : in some embodiments these tools include a proximally - located actuator for the operation of a distal end effector , as well as proximally - located actuators for articulational and rotational movements of the end effector . control mechanisms and methods refine operator control of end effector actuation and of these articulational and rotational movements . a force limiter mechanism protects the end effector and manipulated objects from the harm of potentially excessive force applied by the operator . a multi - state ratchet for end effector actuation provides enablement - disablement options with tactile feedback . an articulation lock allows the fixing and releasing of both neutral and articulated configurations of the tool and of consequent placement of the end effector . a rotation lock provides for enablement and disablement of rotatability of the end effector . | 0Human Necessities
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a portable testing device for directly measuring developed lateral pressure induced on a material by a vertical applied pressure while the lateral expansion is adjustable . the testing device comprises a thin - walled cylindrical sleeve - like receptacle which is capable of lateral expansion in response to a vertical applied force on the material contained in the receptacle . the sleeve is provided with a slit formed in the wall thereof which extends between the upper and lower ends thereof to define first and second side edge portions . apparatus is provided for preventing and / or adjusting lateral movement of the first side edge portion as the vertical applied force is applied to the material contained in the receptacle . a pressure sensing cylinder is connected to the second side edge portion and has a fluid pressure gauge operatively connected thereto for sensing the developed lateral stress . | 6Physics
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a method for a dental implant process involves creating an overall image that shows a trajectory of a drill bushing in relation to a patient &# 39 ; s jaw . the overall image shows a trajectory image that represents the trajectory of the drill bushing and a jaw image that represents the jaw . the method allows a user to move the trajectory image relative to the jaw image , which can be useful when adjusting the angular position of the actual drill bushing . | 0Human Necessities
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the separated ion source combines an ion source and a magnetic mass separator within a single magnetic field geometry . the preferred ion source has a low voltage penning discharge configuration and produces a charged particle beam in the form of a ribbon with a rectangular cross section . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a thin film resistor is contained between two metal interconnect layers of an integrated circuit . contact may be made to the resistor through vias from the metal layer above the resistor to both the thin film resistor and the underlying metal layer simultaneously . the resistor may include portions of a hard mask under the vias to protect the resistor material during the via etch . this design provides increased flexibility in fabricating the resistor since processes , materials , and chemicals do not have to satisfy the conditions of both the resistor and the rest of the integrated circuit simultaneously . | 7Electricity
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the method of making a coated paper having a thermal shrinkage force , which satisfies the following relationship 0 ≦ r ≦ 45 gf , includes coating a paper web on both sides with an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol to form a coated paper web , drying the coated paper web to form a base paper with a polyvinyl alcohol coating having a coating weight on a dry basis of 0 . 5 to 5 . 0 g / m 2 per side of the base paper and then applying a coating composition composed of an adhesive and at least one inorganic pigment to the base paper having the polyvinyl alcohol coating , followed by drying in order to form a coating layer on the base paper . the aqueous solution of the polyvinyl alcohol preferably has a viscosity of from 100 to 2000 mpa · s measured with a brookfield viscometer at 60 rpm and 20 ° c . and the polyvinyl alcohol dissolved in the aqueous solution has a saponification degree of not less than 85 mol %. the base paper preferably has an air resistance of 1000 seconds or higher based on the measurement pursuant to jis - p - 8117 . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an exterior mirror system for a motor vehicle includes a housing and a coupling arm . the coupling arm is adapted to couple the housing to a body of the motor vehicle . the exterior mirror system also includes a deployable panel substantially resident in the housing in a stowed position and extending toward the body in a deployed position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a trolling ski for carrying a fishing line away from the side of a boat includes a two line attachment , a fish - activated line release adapted to prevent fouling of the fishing line , and a hollow cellular body which is compartmentalized to provide for the selective addition or removal of ballast in order to compensate for variation in the weight of fishing tackle being towed . | 0Human Necessities
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a communication device configured to performing communication with an external device . the communication device includes a calculation unit , a recording unit configured to record a first firmware that makes the calculation unit function in a first mode , and a second firmware that makes the calculation unit function in a second mode that is different from the first mode , and a communication unit , when the calculation unit receives a signal from the external device in a designated state switching from execution of the first firmware to execution of the second firmware , configured to make a response not according to contents of the received signal . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a press head drive cylinder control having a force sensing , force signal providing load cell on the drive cylinder of a glass molding press . the glass molding press having a base , a mold table rotatably mounted on the base , a plurality of mold positions on the table for locating from one to a plurality of molds thereon , at least one mold at a mold position , a press head , a press head tower , and a press head drive cylinder supporting the press head and being reciprocally mounted on the press head tower for movement of the press head to and from a mold aligned at a molding station . the press head drive cylinder control responds to force signals from the load cell to control the press head drive cylinder location , movement , and pressing force , during glass molding . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an improved top pin assembly is provided for a traffic door which is side - mountable to the door without the necessity of integrated the top pin assembly within the interior of the door panel . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an organizer chest with a plurality of rows of compartments for convenient use by a workman to hold tools and a wide variety of separate items ; the chest is composed of a plurality of externally accessible rows of compartments peripherally arranged about the chest with separate compartment cover panels covering the various rows of compartments and wherein the chest includes guide tracks along the edges of each compartment at the chest surface to accommodate sliding movement of the cover panels to selectively open and close the compartments . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a process for treating washed hair to provide hair with improved combability , comprising contacting hair with a water based composition comprising 0 . 1 - 3 % by weight of a zwitterionic polymer ; 0 . 01 - 10 % by weight of an alkylpolyglycoside ; 0 . 5 - 20 % by weight of a fatty alcohol and the balance water . | 0Human Necessities
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a needle used for injecting viscous materials into a patient is provided . the needle would attach to a syringe . the needle end , although pointed , is blocked or stopped so that no fluid may exit . along the barrel of the needle is a plurality of openings through which the viscous material or other medicament would be discharged into the patient . these openings may be circular , elliptical , square , rectangular or other geometric shapes . certain sizes of the apertures and distance from one aperture to another are disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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a distributed computer system is disclosed that allows shared memory resources to be synchronized so that accurate and uncorrupted memory contents are shared by the computer systems within the distribute computer system . the distributed computer system includes a plurality of devices , at least one memory resource shared by the plurality of devices , and a memory controller , coupled to the plurality of devices and to the shared memory resources . the memory controller synchronizes the access of shared data stored within the memory resources by the plurality devices and overrides synchronization among the plurality of devices upon notice that a prior synchronization event has occurred or the memory resource is not to be shared by other devices . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus are provided for estimating and / or precluding stick - slip , or other oscillatory or resonant behavior , through use of a virtual transducer , which precludes the need for having sensors located adjacent to a driven element of the system , or adjacent contact surfaces at which the stick - slip relative motion may occur . parameters measurable at a drive mechanism are utilized for controlling a system in a manner which precludes stick - slip , or other oscillatory or resonant behavior , of the driven element . relative motion between contacting surfaces in the driven element , prone to stick - slip behavior , is controlled such that , after sufficient force is applied by the drive element to overcome static friction forces between the contacting surfaces and break them free from one another , relative motion between the surfaces is maintained at a high enough relative speed that the surfaces are precluded from statically contacting one another , so that stick - slip behavior is precluded . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an operational control device is disclosed for a positive - displacement pump having a motor , means for actuating the motor , state sensor means for detecting an actual operating parameter of the pump , and operating mode means for controlling an operating mode of the pump . a first actuating mode of the operating mode means is set by the actuating means below a first operating - parameter threshold value . this mode brings about a constantly rising pump pressure in the direction of an operating - parameter setpoint value in a variable manner , which is dependent on a detected change in the operating parameter over a predefined time interval . a second actuating mode is set as normal operation to the operating - parameter setpoint value by the actuating means above the first operating - parameter threshold value . p1 is fixed or is calculated as a fraction of the operating - parameter setpoint value and / or a pump parameter correlated therewith . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a circuit arrangement is disclosed herein comprising an amplifier circuit having inputs configured to receive an input signal , and an output configured to provide an output signal . the circuit arrangement further comprises a first operational amplifier . the first operational amplifier includes inputs coupled to the inputs of the amplifier circuit , an output coupled to the output of the amplifier circuit , and a first compensation input . the compensation input is configured to feed an offset compensation signal to the first operational amplifier . the circuit arrangement further comprises a first compensation circuit configured to provide the offset compensation signal . the first compensation circuit is coupled to the inputs of the first operational amplifier . the circuit arrangement further comprises a deactivation circuit which is designed to temporarily deactivate the first compensation circuit . | 7Electricity
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a method and system for storing of a bulk commodity utilizes a flexible , low air - permeable sheet material enclosure in which the bulk commodity is hermetically sealed . the atmosphere in the sealed flexible sheet material enclosure is evacuated to establish a vacuum therein . the vacuum is maintained during at least a portion of the storage of the commodity to ensure a significant reduction of the commodity . the temperature of the commodity is maintained sufficiently high to ensure substantial total kill of infesting insects within a desired time period . at least a portion of the commodity can be removed from the enclosure by opening a hermetic seal therein . | 0Human Necessities
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a combined vacuum cleaner storage housing and foot operated vacuum cleaner for use in salons to dispose of cut hair . the apparatus features a plant storage and display area and is formed of four vertical walls , one of which preferably the rear has an access door therein . the unit sits on a base which has a front opening which communicates with a throat which receives the hair and which in turn communicates with the intake member of a shop - vac ® or equal vacuum cleaner disposed within the housing . | 0Human Necessities
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a wire harness holder for securing a wire harness to a panel . the wire harness holder includes a body including a fastening portion to fasten the body to the panel , a channel to receive the wire harness therein . the channel extends in a serpentine configuration so as to form a drip loop portion therein and is defined by a pair of opposed side walls connected by a bottom wall . the body further includes means for facilitating retention of the wire harness within the body . | 7Electricity
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a document to be verified or tested as a possible counterfeit is scanned by a system that optically senses a specific target area or aperture on the document . this area may include material deposited on the document or may be simply the document material . a reference grid is imprinted on the document to locate the same target area to be sensed each time the document is scanned , independent of the transport used to do the scanning . the reference grid is used to locate the target area both vertically and horizontally and signals sensed from the target area are combined to a representative composite . | 6Physics
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various embodiments facilitate secure content sharing between a plurality of receiving devices , such as set - top boxes . one embodiment is a system with a distribution server communicatively coupled via a satellite communication system to a plurality of set - top boxes that are located at different customer premises . the distribution server is operable to provide access control information via the satellite communication system to a first set - top box and a second set - top box of the plurality , with the access control information enabling the first set - top box to securely share content of the first set - top box with the second set - top box . this abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract , and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims . | 7Electricity
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this invention provides a flare control modification for pilot - in - the - loop aircraft maneuver command electronic flight control systems . during flare , pilot pitch control inputs are interpreted as incremental pitch attitude commands . the flare control modification allows conventional piloting technique to be used during flare , while retaining the benefits of maneuver command system masking effects of gusts , winds , wind shear , and variations in airplane weight , balance , and aerodynamic configuration . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a carboxylic acid ester of the general formula ii , wherein r is alkyl or aryl , r 1 is aryl , substituted aryl , naphthyl or substituted naphthyl or alkyl , r 2 , r 3 , r 4 and r 5 are independently hydrogen or alkyl by reacting an olefin of the general formula i wherein , r 1 is aryl , substituted aryl , naphthyl or substituted naphthyl or alkyl , r 2 , r 3 , and r 4 are independently hydrogen or alkyl , in the presence of an alcohol and an organic solvent and a supported aqueous phase palladium complex catalyst , in presence or absence of a protonic acid and an alkali metal halide , under carbon monoxide atmosphere , cooling the reaction mixture to ambient temperature , depressurising the reactor , flushing the reaction vessel with inert gas , separating the catalyst by filtration and removing the solvent and isolating the compound of formula ii . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a field emission device includes a substrate in which a well has been formed . carbon fibers with a high aspect ratio are deposited within the well , wherein the well is sufficiently deep so that axes of a large number of the carbon fibers are substantially coaxial with a long axis of the well . a conductive anode is positioned relative to the substrate so that an electric potential applied between the conductive anode and the substrate causes an emission of electrons from the carbon fibers towards the conductive anode . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a deck construction includes a concrete pier block having an upwardly opening recess forming an anchor seat for building elements . the recess opens out the side so that building elements can be laid horizontally therein . the recess also includes a central socket for receiving an upright pillar . the recess has particular dimensions for use with conventional existing lumber sizes and also for forming a strong but inexpensive concrete pier block for residential use . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an adjustable mechanism for a motor vehicle is used to adjust an adjustable element in a motor vehicle , especially a seating part . the mechanism includes a spindle nut comprising an axis , the spindle nut co - operating with a thread spindle and comprising external toothing on the external surface thereof which is in contact with an additional drive element . the external toothing of the spindle nut is formed by recesses in the external surface of the spindle nut which are inwardly turned in a radial manner , the teeth depths thereof diminishing in the direction of at least one axial end of the spindle nut . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an absorbent article having a topsheet and an absorbent core material . the acquisition distribution layer is located between the topsheet and the absorbent core material . the acquisition distribution layer is made of a three dimensional apertured film that defines a large void volume space between the acquisition distribution layer and the absorbent core material . the acquisition distribution layer provides high void volume for lateral spillage during repeated insult moments because the topsheet , which is in contact with the user , is held away from dispersing fluid that is unabsorbed by saturated core material . the void volume space provides a pathway for unabsorbed fluid to flow over the top plane of saturated core regions to unsaturated regions of the core material for absorption . the void volume space allows this migration of fluid to occur without the fluid coming into contact with the topsheet , thereby avoiding a feeling of wetness for a wearer . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a heavy goods vehicle has several wheel pairs forming a driven wheel axle , which wheel pairs are each supported by a separate rocker arm , which extends between the wheels of the respective wheel pairs and carries on opposite sides two wheel hubs on which the wheels can be attached . for each wheel of the wheel pair there is provided an independent wheel drive which consists of an electric motor and a reduction stage , which transfers the drive motion of the electric motor to the respective wheel hub . for each wheel of the wheel pair there is provided an independent wheel brake , which is arranged on an outside of the respective electric motor and / or the respective reduction stage facing away from the respective rocker arm and which is arranged , together with the respective electric motor and the respective reduction stage , inside the respective wheel hub and the associated wheel axle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a rubber composition containing a bismaleimide compound represented by the general formula ## str1 ## wherein r is a divalent acyclic aliphatic group , cyclic aliphatic group , aromatic group , or alkylaromatic group , these groups optionally containing a hetero atom selected from o , n and s in their chain or side substituent , a sulfenamide compound represented by the general formula ## str2 ## wherein r 1 and r 2 denote independently from each other a hydrogen atom , an acyclic aliphatic group , or cyclic aliphatic group , or r 1 and r 2 together denote a chain aliphatic group which optionally contains an oxygen atom , provided that r 1 and r 2 cannot simultaneously denote a hydrogen atom , a dithiophosphoric acid compound represented by the general formula ## str3 ## wherein r 3 and r 4 denote each an aliphatic group , and sulfur ; or a bismaleimide compound represented by the general formula defined above , an aromatic carboxylic acid anhydride , sulfur and / or a sulfur donor , and volcanization accelerators . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and system for populating a predictive text dictionary is provided . a connection between a handheld electronic device and a network is detected . the handheld electronic device is operable to allow a user to enter text . the handheld electronic device has a predictive text dictionary that is operable to receive and employ sets of words . user preferences for the handheld electronic device are retrieved . the predictive text dictionary of the handheld electronic device is populated with a set of words at least partially based on the user preferences . | 6Physics
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an emission control system for reducing no x in the exhaust of a diesel engine . a partial oxidation system receives diesel fuel from the engine &# 39 ; s fuel tank and partially oxidizes the diesel fuel into hydrogen . the hydrogen is then introduced into the main exhaust line and the hydrogen - enhanced exhaust is delivered to a hydrogen selective catalytic reduction unit , which uses the hydrogen to convert the no x , to nitrogen . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for producing an automobile column is disclosed . the automobile column has a region of a first type and a region of a second type which have mutually different strengths . a transition region having a width of less than 50 mm is formed between the two regions . the automobile column has in the region of the first type a bainitic structure and in the region of the second type a martensitic structure . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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polymer film , coating , and molded article elements for use in a display device are described which comprise a polymer phase having molecularly dispersed therein an acid scavenger compound , a hindered amine light stabilizer compound and a hindered phenol antioxidant compound , wherein the hindered amine light stabilizer compound and the hindered phenol antioxidant compound are present at a weight ratio of from 20 : 1 to 1 : 20 , and the weight ratio of the acid scavenger compound to the total concentration of hindered amine light stabilizer compound and hindered phenol antioxidant compound is from 10 : 1 to 1 : 10 . use of a combination of an acid scavenger and a combination of two radical scavenger antioxidants dispersed in a polymer phase in accordance with the invention enables enhanced stabilization of the polymer when exposed to high heat and / or humidity condition , which has been found to be especially desirable when applied to polymer layers laminated into displays . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention features a preparation of a soluble herpesvirus gh / gl complex , a cell encoding a soluble herpesvirus gh / gl complex , a vaccine comprising the complex and a method of immunizing a human against a herpesvirus infection using the complex . the invention further features a method of identifying antiviral compounds using a soluble herpesvirus gh / gl complex . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system and a method for representing information , and a computer program product for implementing the method , which improve the representation of information in terms of user - friendliness . the information representation system contains a display device for displaying information which is called up according to a current context . a context manager manages context objects and dynamically selects the context objects as a function of the current context of a user . the context manager also offers the selected context objects to the user for display . the context objects contain respective individual data records with information and functions , taken from a database , specific to the context . the context of the user is determined by a spacial position , a work object and / or a work task of the user . the context object of interest to the user are selected via a context - specific menu that has a control component enabling access to the specific information and functions associated with that context object . the display device displays a context display visualizing the information and functions for the context object of interest . | 6Physics
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an air separation process using pressure swing adsorption techniques , for providing high purity oxygen . two sections are employed one comprising beds of molecular sieve carbon and the other comprising beds of zeolite molecular sieve . air is fed to a first of the sections which provides an oxygen - rich gas stream as feedstock for the next section where further enrichment takes place . the zeolite sieve section serves to effect a separation as between oxygen and nitrogen while the carbon sieve section serves to effect a separation as between oxygen and argon and the processes performed at each section are integrated in such a manner as to minimize power consumption and make use of gas recycled from the second section to the first in addition to the flow of gas from the first section to the second . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a fold - away wheelbarrow system is for use in moving materials from one location to another . the wheelbarrow has a shell comprised of a front , a back , a right side , and a left side that hinge together in such a way that the front may open for dumping the carried load and / or the front , back , and sides may fold via a plurality of hinges into a flat configuration for storage . the fold - away wheelbarrow is foldable such that it occupies a greatly reduced area for storage . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a digital cable broadcast receiver and a method for automatically processing caption data of various standards and types , is disclosed . the digital broadcast receiver includes : a demultiplexer for dividing a received broadcast stream into video data , audio data , supplementary information ; a controller for determining whether caption data included in the video data is digital caption data or analog caption data on the basis of caption information included in the supplementary information , and outputting a control signal according to a result of the determining ; a digital caption decoder for extracting and decoding digital caption data from the video data according to the control signal ; and an analog caption decoder for extracting and decoding analog caption data from the video data according to the control signal . | 7Electricity
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an ionization chamber 100 is provided between a liquid chromatograph unit 60 and a mass spectrometer 50 , and is formed of : an atomization means 15 ; and an ion introducing pipe 19 of which the entrance portion is created within the ionization chamber 100 in the horizontal direction that is perpendicular to the z direction and of which the exit portion is created within the mass spectrometer unit 50 . a liquid sample that has been fed from the liquid chromatograph unit 60 is sprayed in the z direction by the atomization means 15 while being ionized within the ionization chamber 100 , wherein the entrance portion has an opening in such a form that corresponds to the spread in the xy plane of the liquid sample sprayed in the z direction . the sprayed liquid sample is then fed into the mass spectrometer unit 50 while being desolvated , which effectively contributes to analysis . | 7Electricity
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a method of identifying and determining the concentrations of multiple species in a gas sample , includes providing a spectrophone assembly having a detector chamber , supplying the gas sample to the detector chamber and simultaneously passing a plurality of radiations of different wavelengths into the detector chamber to produce multiple acoustic resonances of different frequencies . acoustic resonances in the detector chamber are simultaneously sensed to produce corresponding electrical signals , and the electrical signals are analysed to identify the species present in the gas sample and determine the concentration of each specie . | 6Physics
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whole oriented items , such as onions , are sliced in a slicer by holding the items on a horizontal cutter - bearing plate and by rotating the plate to continuously remove slices from the lower ends of the items until they are fully sliced . the holding device include a box - like trap and cylinder - operated hold - down discs . the slicer knives are curved to effect a progressive , bias - type of cutting . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a connector includes a first connector having a first connector housing which supports plural first connection terminals in its inside and a second connector having a second connector housing which supports plural second connection terminals connected to the plural first connection terminals in its inside . at least one magnetic member disposed in the first connector housing or second connector housing . the magnetic member is disposed to be held between leading ends of the plural first connection terminals or between leading ends of the plural second connection terminals , and a magnetic field is generated in a direction orthogonal to a direction in which the both first and second connection terminals are inserted during a period of time from complete engagement of the first and second members to complete disengagement thereof , or a period of time from complete disengagement of the first and second connectors to complete engagement thereof . | 7Electricity
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methods and apparatus for efficient utilization of a cryogen in inerting of solid and molten metals are presented . one method and apparatus of the invention includes providing a source of liquid cryogen ; transporting the liquid cryogen through a conduit connected to the source of liquid cryogen to a gas / liquid separator , wherein a portion of the liquid cryogen transforms into gaseous cryogen en route ; transporting a portion of the liquid cryogen through a first conduit connecting the gas / liquid separator to a cryogen supply nozzle ; transporting the gaseous cryogen through a second conduit connecting the gas / liquid separator to a cryogen supply nozzle ; and flowing at least a portion of liquid cryogen and at least a portion of the gaseous cryogen through the cryogen nozzle separately and near a surface of solid or molten metal . thus liquid that transforms into gaseous cryogen en route from storage is not vented and not wasted , but used in inerting of solid or molten metals . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a workplace document shredder is located with its cutting mechanism , gear and electric motor in a self - supporting , integral casing which carries all the functional parts and circumferentially surrounds the same . the bearings of the cutting rollers are contained in bearing inserts , which are inserted from above in corresponding recesses of the casing . a container made from easily manufacturable material , such as corrugated paper , carries the apparatus and a hood is placed over it . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to a method for accelerating oxidation of a fat composition for a use in the preparation of food flavoring compositions , wherein the oxidation is accelerated due to the presence of a seaweed in the reaction mixture . further aspects of the invention are the activated fat composition as well as food products such as concentrated seasoning or flavoring products , condiments , sauces , gravies or ready - to - eat food products comprising such activated fat compositions . | 0Human Necessities
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a conductive plastic lead frame and method of manufacturing the same , suitable for use in ic packaging , circuit card , electronic device , and a computer system . in a preferred embodiment , the lead frame is constructed of a plastic or polymer based lead frame structure with an intrinsic conductive polymer coating . in a second embodiment , the lead frame is a composite plastic or polymeric material intermixed with an intrinsic conductive polymer coating . | 7Electricity
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metal alloys in an amorphous state are employed in the fabrication of cutting implements such as razor blades or knives . the implement may be formed from the amorphous metal or a coating of the amorphous metal may be applied . such products may be formed from a ribbon of the amorphous metal alloy which has been prepared by quenching the molten metal or by coating the amorphous metal alloy on a suitable substrate such as by a sputtering procedure or vapor , chemical or electro - deposition of the alloy on the substrate . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in line circuit breakers with a combined overcurrent / short - circuit current tripping device , tripping should take place in a well defined manner in the case of an overcurrent and in the case of a short - circuit current . for this purpose , gaps need to be set precisely . if the housing is made from a cost - effective housing material such as thermosetting plastic it is subject to shrinkage . as a result , the mentioned gaps may change . an armature is mounted in such a way that it changes its rest rotary position in the event of shrinkage of the housing . a magnet yoke as part of the overcurrent / short - circuit current tripping device is mounted and shaped in such a way that the rotation is compensated for precisely , so that the mentioned gaps do not change despite the shrinkage . | 7Electricity
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a display apparatus has a stationary base , a floating display member secured to the base by a first cord , and a balloon secured to the floating member by a second cord . the balloon is inflated with a gas which is lighter than air , and rises upwardly to suspend the floating member at a location spaced above the base member . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a method and a device for detecting marked biopolymers , especially nucleic acid fragments in a gel matrix . a parallel separation takes place in a number of microcapillaries that are filled with a gel matrix . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention is an apparatus and method for making a polymer bolometer . the apparatus consists of a current supply and current receiving paths affixed to a substrate . bridging the current supply paths and current receiving paths is an electrically conductive polymer . the polymer bolometer may be fabricated using conventional photolithographic techniques . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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lip die structures include thrust developing elements spaced along one lip at first points for flexing those first points toward and away from the other lip and controlled by a thickness monitor spaced downstream along the web being produced from the lip die . first heating elements are carried by the one lip aligned with the thrust developing elements and are controlled by the thickness monitor to selectively heat the first heating elements responsive to monitored decreases in web thickness . second heating elements are also carried by the first lip intermediate the first heating elements and are controlled by the thickness monitor to actuate , selectively , the second heating elements responsive to monitored decreases in thickness of said web . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus control a power converter of an ac motor drive system . the method and apparatus : generate a field current regulating signal to control a field current component flowing from the power converter to the ac motor , thereby achieving field current regulation ; generate a torque current regulating signal to control a torque current component flowing from the power converter to the ac motor , thereby achieving torque current regulation , the torque current regulation having lower priority than the field current regulation ; and execute a close - loop field weakening control scheme , which generates a field weakening control command as a function of the difference between a torque current regulation voltage demand and voltage available for torque current regulation . the field current regulating signal is adjusted in accordance with the field weakening control signal to selectively reduce back emf of the ac motor , thereby enabling the step of generating a toque current regulating signal to achieve a toque current component needed to drive the ac motor at a desired speed despite a limitation on dc voltage available to the power converter . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus for signal processing , wherein a disc is placed on a turntable and is provided with a groove which can be followed by the pick - up element , and employing a time - code signal wherein during use of the disc the said time - code signal controls the digital audio source . | 6Physics
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a holder and dispenser for supporting a tissue box comprising a platform for supporting a tissue dispenser box ; a pair of arms attached to a platform for suspending the platform from the toilet paper dispenser ; and a box for placement on the box support having at least one aperture for dispensing tissue . | 0Human Necessities
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bales of wood pulp built from successive wafers of bulk dried pulp may be shredded to small , easily mulched particles by raking a bale face with spaced claws along a plane parallel with the wafer interface . claws are secured to a power reciprocated bar in pairs with claw points directed along opposite reciprocation directions . the bale is advanced against the traverse plane of the claws in increments coordinated with full reciprocation strokes of the claw bar . | 3Textiles; Paper
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the present invention proposes a method for modulating refractive indices of optical fiber gratings , wherein the uv exposure on a least one assigned location of an optical fiber grating is divided into to two uv shots , and the intensities or phases of the two uv shots , which expose the location sequentially , are controlled to make the total exposure intensity of one assigned location maintained at a fixed value , whereby the interference fringes , which are created by a superposition of the two uv shots , have fixed phases and adjustable intensities , and whereby the dc index of the optical fiber grating maintains fixed and the ac index independently adjustable . | 6Physics
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a squelch circuit is provided having a squelch hysteresis window for preventing squelch chatter in a communication device . the communication device includes a plurality of squelch states . the squelch circuit comprises a first means for sensing when the communication device is in a first squelch state . the squelch circuit also includes a second means which is responsive to the first means for varying the squelch hysteresis window to prevent squelch chatter . | 7Electricity
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a method of making a rotor is provided . the method includes mixing aluminum and carbon nanotubes ; forming the mixture into an aluminum - carbon nanotube composite conductor bar ; providing a laminated steel stack having a plurality of longitudinal slots ; placing a plurality of the conductor bars in the longitudinal slots , first and second ends of the plurality of conductor bars extending out of the longitudinal slots ; placing the laminated steel stack with the plurality of conductor bars in a casting mold having cavities for a pair of end rings wherein the first and second ends of the plurality of conductor bars extend into the cavities ; and filling the cavities with aluminum , aluminum alloys , an aluminum composite , or combinations thereof . rotors made from aluminum - carbon nanotube composite are also described . | 7Electricity
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a fault code memory manager architecture for heavy duty diesel engines consisting of a dedicated monitoring unit module and at least one fault code memory manager administrator module . | 6Physics
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provided herein is a solder for sintered metal parts which is composed of fe and / or cr 5 ˜ 40 %, si and / or b 1 ˜ 5 %, cu 20 ˜ 65 %, mn 5 ˜ 30 %, and ni 20 % and up , and optional flux 1 ˜ 6 % . the solder may lack either or both of cu and mn . provided also herein is a process for soldering sintered metal parts with the solder . the solder joins parts very well with a minimum of infiltration into and corrosion to the sintered metal parts . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a catalytic converter adapted for use in the exhaust system of internal combustion engines comprising a shell made of a pair of half shells forming an inlet chamber and a catalyst chamber , and a funnel - like outlet shell forming an outlet chamber . the inlet chamber has inlet ports communicating with exhaust pipes respectively and the outlet chamber has an outlet port communicating with a downstream exhaust pipe . the catalyst chamber resiliently supports a monolithic type catalyst element . the outlet shell which defines the outlet chamber is adapted to engage the inside of the pair of shells which form the catalyst chamber . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed is an ergonomically improved hypodermic syringe which facilitates one - handed use by allowing the same hand that holds the syringe to operate the plunger conveniently to accomplish both the distal stroke and the proximal stroke . the syringe includes a pair of finger - stop structures on diametrically opposite sides of the barrel which block slippage in both proximal and distal directions and which do not occupy the barrel &# 39 ; s entire circumference and do not interfere with the legibility of a calibration scale that passes through the region of the barrel with which said structures are associated . a loop atop the syringe &# 39 ; s plunger member is also provided , which is adjustable to vary the size of the aperture thereof for a snug fit with fingers and thumbs of varying sizes . in combination , the adjustable loop and finger - stops make the syringe plunger easily operable in both directions with one hand . the result is a syringe which is inexpensive to manufacture , which is compact to store and ship , and which enables an aspiration maneuver , to test for the presence of blood indicating that a blood vessel has been penetrated , to be performed easily with one hand . | 0Human Necessities
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a noninvasive ultrasonic liquid level indicator for indicating the level of a liquid in a reservoir is disclosed which comprises an ultrasonic transducer assembly , structures for holding the transducer assembly in a dry coupled attachment with the reservoir at selectable locations against an exterior surface of the reservoir , and a monitor for revealing a change in liquid height . the transducer assembly conveys signals regarding changes in liquid height to a monitor which warns the user in time to add more liquid or replace the reservoir before the liquid supply &# 34 ; runs dry .&# 34 ; the manners for holding the assembly in place include , but are not limited to , a strap , a clamp , or adhesive material , such as tape . these allow the user to selectively place the transducer assembly along the reservoir at the desired triggering point . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a hand - held cutting tool which is composed of a housing defining a bottom to rest upon a surface and includes within the housing a blade cartridge secured therein on which there are a plurality of blades swingable so that the cutting edge of each blade is exposed or retracted so that the blade is completely within the housing , the blades are rotated between the two positions defined above by means of spacer means which include an operating surface preferably exteriorly accessible on the housing . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a memory cell having n transistors including at least one pair of access transistors , one pair of pull - down transistors , and one pair of pull - up transistors to form a memory cell , wherein n is an integer at least equal to six , wherein each of the access transistors and each of the pull - down transistors is a same one of an n - type or a p - type transistor , and each of the pull - up transistors is the other of an n - type or a p - type transistor , wherein at least one of the pair of the pull down transistors and the pair of the pull up transistors are asymmetric . | 7Electricity
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a method for automatically transitioning a processor to another performance level in a demand - based system . one embodiment of the invention provides for the automatic adjustment of processor frequency while preserving system responsiveness . the performance - level policy algorithm detects increased processor utilization quickly enough that transition to a higher performance level is comparable to maximum system performance . the performance - level policy algorithm delays processor transition to a lower performance level so that quick reversals in demand do not precipitate unnecessary transitioning . | 6Physics
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the invention is a method for lowering the oxygen content of an aqueous polymer solution below 100 ppb , which comprises recirculating an aqueous polymer solution through microporous hollow fibers grouped in a module having an air tight interior which surrounds the hollow fibers . a vacuum is applied to the interior of the fiber module to enhance transportation of oxygen through the walls of the hollow fibers and out of the module interior . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to devices designed to be used in conjunction with continuous positive airway pressure devices in order to improve the performance of the positive airway pressure in treating a disorder in breathing during sleep . in one embodiment , connection points on each side of both a maxillary and mandibular bite form are connected in order to maintain a space between the teeth substantially equal to the maximum intercuspal distance or space . used with available continuous positive airway pressure devices , the invention can substantially improve obstructive sleep apnea or similar treatments with lower failure or patient non - compliance rates . | 0Human Necessities
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a modular , electricity generating apparatus comprises an elongate , central member comprising a first end and a second end ; at least one foil disposed about the central member in fluid interacting relation thereto ; the first end and the second end dimensioned and configured to be connected to a connecting node ; and , the elongate central member at least partially comprised of an electrically conductive material and configured to conduct electrical electricity from at least one of the connecting nodes to the other of the connecting nodes . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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improved , high - speed beam deflector includes unique piezoelectric plate and reflecting body structure , wherein parallel plates of piezoelectric material are bonded at selected locations on a reflecting body with flexible adhesive . the plates are operatively connected to a plate driving means to effect motion of the reflecting body in a push - pull arrangement . the resulting structure has a high resonant frequency even though a reflecting body in the form of relatively large glass mirror is employed . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for braking an ac motor in the higher portion of its speed range includes substantially reducing flux before applying reverse torque commands to brake the motor . a dc link bus regulator is employed to prevent increases in bus voltage and frequency . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a method for producing a modified saccaromyces cerevisiea having improved phytase activity , such a saccaromyces cerevisiae , use of such a modified strain , as well as phytase production , and inositol isomers derived from use of such a modified strain . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention is a surgical device . it is a guidewire for use in a catheter and is used for accessing a targeted site in a lumen system of a patient &# 39 ; s body . the guidewire may be of a high elasticity metal alloy , preferably a ni - ti alloy , having specified physical parameters , and is especially useful for accessing peripheral or soft tissue targets . a special variation of the inventive guidewire includes the concept of coating the wire with a one or more lubricious polymers to enhance its suitability for use within catheters and with the interior of vascular lumen . the &# 34 ; necked &# 34 ; guidewire tip also forms a specific variant of the invention . | 0Human Necessities
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a cable connector assembly includes a top cover defining at least one first positioning post extending downwardly , a bottom cover being assembled to the top cover in an upper - to - lower direction thereof , an electrical connector including an insulative housing having a plurality of terminals received therein ; and at least one insulator cooperates with the top cover and the bottom cover to define a retaining space to retain the electrical connector therein . | 7Electricity
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a new composition of matter comprising layered compounds of tungsten trioxide and heterocyclic nitrogen or oxygen lewis bases which have a unique layered structure . the layered compounds have the formula lwo 3 where l is a lewis base selected from the group consisting of 5 - membered heterocyclic amines , 6 - membered heterocyclic amines , amine oxides , triorganophosphates , phosphine oxides and sulfoxides , the layered compounds being characterized in that l is covalently bound to a tungsten atom in the tungsten oxide layer . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the process of forming an electret nonwoven web , the process including the steps of providing a nonwoven web , generating a dc corona discharge from an apparatus including an anode electrically configured as a parallel device , and subjecting the web to dc corona discharge to form an electret . | 3Textiles; Paper
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the present invention relates to a method for producing solar cells with local back surface field using an alkaline etching paste which allows the back surface to be polished and the back surface edges to be insulated in a single process step . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a sprite engine or compositor that is well - adapted to a variety ofadaptable to a host platforms and that minimizes the amount of drawing that occurs on a refresh of a framebuffer display area . the invention exploits the host platform &# 39 ; s abilities to perform both back - to - front and front - to - back drawing algorithms , where the choice of algorithm used depends upon whether a sprite is opaque or transparent . each sprite registers itself with a sprite engine , identifying whether or not the sprite is wholly opaque or notis transparent , the bounding area of the sprite , and the function that the sprite uses to draw . the function can be the drawing routine that is available from the host platform or operating system . the sprite engine keeps track of the z position of each sprite and examines each sprite to determine if the sprite overlaps a particular region that needs to be refreshed . sprites that are rectangular and opaque are considered special cases that can be easily drawn using athe host platform &# 39 ; s front - to - back drawing algorithm . in a top - down manner , by z position , all sprites that are opaque are allowed to draw . all other kinds of sprites are drawn in a back - to - front manner . when a transparent sprite is found , the sprite engine searches the remaining sprites in a bottom - up manner and draws the sprites with a z position below the transparent sprite , finishing with the transparent sprite , using a back - to - front algorithm in the remaining region . | 6Physics
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a semisubmersible mobile offshore drilling unit includes a submersible lower hull comprising a ring pontoon having a trapezoidal shape ; an upper hull having the trapezoidal shape ; three stability columns supporting the upper hull from the lower hull ; and a drilling rig . the modu may be operated in a tender assist mode or an independent drilling mode . the modu may be equipped to prepare , drill , and complete a subsea wellbore or to workover an existing subsea wellbore . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and apparatus for supporting a seamless handover in a transport layer is provided . in a network using an sctp , an mn notifies a cn of a handover after the handover occurs . the mn receives a handover confirm message from the cn and sends a response message for the handover confirm message to the cn . the mn checks a recipient ip address at which data is received from the cn . if the recipient ip address is a new ip address , the mn changes a primary ip address of the mn to the new ip address . if the recipient ip address is the primary ip address , the mn maintains the primary ip address . | 7Electricity
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one embodiment relates to a method of providing dual - homing in a layer 2 switch . a determination is made as to whether a link is available to an upstream network on for a currently active port . if the link is unavailable , then the layer 2 switch a ) performs a switchover such that the currently active port becomes a newly passive port , and a currently passive port becomes a newly active port , b ) clears entries in an address table of the layer 2 switch , and c ) spoofs mac addresses out of the newly active link . other embodiments are also disclosed . | 7Electricity
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a heat - recoverable closure with a crosslinked pressure - sensitive adhesive is provided . the closure member is comprised of a heat - recoverable sheet and a layer of crosslinked pressure - sensitive adhesive , which maintains the closure of the closure member having the recovery process . the combination of a high surface energy heat - recoverable sheet and the crosslinked pressure - sensitive adhesive yield an article having excellent performance as a closure member . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the rotatable connection between the steering link rod and the cable output ram in a marine drive steering linkage includes a demountable retainer which provides positive retention of the connection and manual assembly and disassembly thereof without the use of tools . the retainer is attached to the link rod thereby precluding the loss or improper substitution of component parts . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention provides an apparatus for maintaining surface smoothness of note as they pass through a high speed processing machine . a note fed into the processing machine is carried through the machine by a series of conveyor belts . the note is conveyed past a line scan camera that records the note as it crosses a gap while passing from a first conveyor belt to a second conveyor belt that is approximately orthogonal to the first conveyor belt . a curved note guide redirects the path of the note as it crosses the gap between the conveyor belts . the inertia of the note causes it to remain flush against the surface of the curved guide , allowing the line scan camera to record each line of the surface of the note with equal resolution . | 6Physics
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a method of displaying content on a device comprises detecting a screen orientation change event , determining if one or more applications are configured to accommodate a screen orientation change , and triggering a screen orientation adjustment in a rich media engine . the screen orientation change event may be a hardware change associated with the device . the hardware change may be detected via sensors in the device . the screen orientation change event may be an input by the user or a signal received from a remote device . | 7Electricity
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this invention provides a device for promoting crystallization of integral membrane proteins using a surface of alkylketene dimers doped with a nucleating compound . a coating that enhances crystallization of integral membrane proteins in the presence of detergent is provided . in another aspect of the invention methods of creating a surface of alkylketene dimers doped with a nucleating compound to promote crystallization of integral membrane proteins are provided . in another aspect of the invention methods of crystallizing integral membrane proteins using surfaces coated with alkylketene dimers doped with a nucleating compound are provided . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system and method are disclosed for determining the root cause of non - deterministic tests . an exemplary system may receive a non - deterministic test and run the non - deterministic test with call trace collection enabled . for each trace , the system may determine whether the trace was associated with a passing or failing test . each trace may be labeled according to the trace &# 39 ; s association . then , dynamic call trees may be constructed , one for the traces associated with passing tests and one for traces associated with failing tests . the dynamic call trees may be compared to determine subtree patterns that occur in one tree , but not the other . the subtree patterns may then be ranked based on the number of times the subtrees occur in the traces in order to determine the root cause of the non - deterministic test . | 6Physics
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disclosed herein are substituted fluoromethanes ; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the same ; processes for preparing these fluoromethanes ; and methods of using the same in alleviating infection and parasitism . also disclosed are methods for identifying substituted fluoromethanes for modulating the activity of receptors and enzymes that bind and / or modify phosphate containing ligands and substrates . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to an oscillating piston engine comprising a housing that contains a first and at least a second piston , both of which can rotate about a fixed rotational axis in the housing and which when rotating about said axis execute counter - rotating displacements back and forth about a pivoting axis that runs perpendicular to the rotational axis through the centre of the housing . a working chamber is situated between opposing end faces of the first and at least second piston . the housing is provided with at least one gas exchange opening for admitting or discharging a gas into or from the working chamber . the pistons are arranged in such a way that the rotational axis runs through the working chamber . the pistons are mounted to slide in a piston cage , which is located in the housing , is concentric with the rotational axis , and rotates together with the pistons about said axis . the gas exchange opening is arranged eccentrically in relation to the rotational axis , on one end face of the housing . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a single - arm pedal assembly of the present invention mainly includes two hammers and two pedals . each pedal can indirectly drive a hammer to rotate respectively . the single - arm pedal assembly can be reconstituted into two separate pedal assemblies . both of the two pedal assemblies have one pedal and one hammer . as such , the single - arm pedal assembly can be transformed for particular situations . | 6Physics
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a drive drum is disclosed for a belt conveyor that gearlessly drives a conveyed product . for example , at least one motor is located inside the drum shell , said motor being fixed to the drum shell by means of a motor frame on the shell and to a fixed drum shaft by means of a fixed motor frame on said shaft ; the drum shell is sealed on both sides by a base on the end face , said bases being provided with centric bearings that support the fixed drum shaft ; the two ends of the fixed drum shaft are mounted on shaft fixings ; at least one electric connection line , which extends inside or along the drum shaft , runs between a winding of the motor that is fixed to the fixed motor frame , on the shaft and an electric energy supply ; the motor has or have a cooling device for the winding ; and a coolant supply and a coolant drain of the cooling device and / or a coolant connection line extend inside or along the drum shaft . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a sulfur in oil in asphalt blend is disclosed . a polymer - free slurry of solid , elemental , sulfur in liquid oil is used to add sulfur to asphalt . addition of a slurry of solid sulfur in oil , or oil containing sulfur compounds , permits rapid and effective dispersion of the sulfur component in the asphalt . uneven mixing , which can occur when sulfur is separately added as a solid , or in molten forms to the asphalt , is avoided . the method is safer because formation of explosive clouds of sulfur dust is avoided . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a garbage removal system , including a wall chute and garbage receptacle , that allows the user thereof to extract garbage from his / her home without ever walking out of doors is disclosed herein . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a biochemically - powered self - exciting electric power source , comprising , inside a container for containing an electrolyte , an anode which is coated with a biochemical compound , a first electrode and a second electrode , which are electrically separated each other and are immersed in the electrolyte , and an electrical stimulator connected between the anode and the first electrode , a user load being arranged between the anode and the second electrode , the first electrode being made of electrolytic iron , washed with aqueous ammonia , the anode being made of pure nickel , and the second electrode being made of cadmium - plated iron . | 7Electricity
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an active aerial for use in car radios and aerial &# 34 ; arrays &# 34 ; comprising an aerial element and an aerial connected thereto . in order to obtain a low distortion and a good signal - to - noise ratio in spite of the presence of protection diodes to prevent overloading of the amplifier by atmospherics and in spite of contamination of the aerial etc , the input of the active portion of the amplifier is virtually grounded . to this end , the amplifier is preferably an operational amplifier having a high gain factor , the signal input of which is connected to ground , both the signal coming from the aerial element and a signal fed back from an output of the amplifier being applied to the inverting signal input . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for identifying a component , such as a sensor , for a tire pressure monitoring system to be replaced for a vehicle of interest by performing a quick search or an advanced search of a tpms manager database . in the quick search , the user inputs year / make / model or vehicle identification number . in the advanced search , the user inputs various physical attributes of the component to be replaced . all related superseded , alias or interchange parts with like communication or physical structure and relevant service components are determined and the results displayed to the user . a relearn procedure for the replacement tpms component for the vehicle of interest identifies and validates scan tool compatibility . a report to the user of a cause / failure analysis of the component to be replaced can be displayed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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