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the invention provides a method of increasing an immune response in a mammal . the method involves administering to the mammal an admixture comprising an immunogen and a plant lectin . the plant lectin acts as an adjuvant to increase an immune response against the immunogen . the method is especially well - suited for mucosal administration to humans and other mammals . | 0 |
a novel method for preventing , stabilizing or causing regression of vascular leak syndrome is disclosed . the method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a compound selected from the group consisting of a corticosteroid , a non - steroidal anti - inflammatory agent , 15 - deoxyspergualin and related compounds , and phospholipase a 2 inhibitors . | 0 |
a process for the separation or concentration of olefinic hydrocarbons from mixtures of olefinic and paraffinic hydrocarbons uses a polyimide membrane , the process is well suited to separating propylene from propylene / propane mixtures . the novel method the membrane exhibits good resistance to plasticization by hydrocarbon components in the gas mixture under practical industrial process conditions . | 2 |
a cellular phone , including a gps signal processing means and a camera , performs navigation by use of a display device , the navigation performed through location information detection means for detecting location information from a picture taken by the camera , and gps signal processing means based on location information detected by the location information detection means . by determining destination information using gps on the basis of information taken by the camera , or by acquiring destination information and additional information from a server , setting of destination for subsequent navigation is simplified . | 6 |
a decorative wheel cover comprising a decorative sign , a disc frame , and retractable claw arm assemblies with claws attachable to automobile wheels between the rim and tire by a person manually without using any tools . | 1 |
a system including a host processor operating in combination with one or more co - processors is disclosed . in this system , a file storage facility stores executable files that are called by a server in the host processor by way of an application programming interface . in the disclosed system , the executable files include both a program together with information indicative of a condition needed for execution of the program . based on the condition information , the program is downloaded to the co - processor , and executed by the co - processor if the the condition is satisfied . | 6 |
an improved process for the removal of h 2 s from sour gas streams in which the h 2 s is converted to sulfur by a polyvalent metal chelate solution is disclosed , the process being characterized by the washing of the product sulfur with an aqueous wash solution , and recovery of the acid precursor of the chelating agent from the washing solution . | 1 |
the device provides for the formation of a cd jacket using conventional or custom dimensioned paper by imparting a diagonal folding pattern to the paper to be used for the cd jacket . the folding pattern is imparted to the paper and a defined series of folding steps followed to yield the cd jacket . reversing the last step in the folding sequence provides access to the internal pocket formed by folding the paper through an aperture in a top flap . completing the last step in the sequence seals the internal pocket . the folding sequence may be imparted to the paper using printing or scoring or both to yield the diagonal lines on which folds are made . | 1 |
a vertical cmos semiconductor device and a method of making the device . a polysilicon gate post rises normal to a surface of a substrate . an annular transistor encircles the gate post . the transistor consists of a channel layer sandwiched between a pair of source / drain layers . each layer lies directly above the layer beneath , with the gate post projecting up through the layers . one or more additional transistors of the same or differing polarities may be stacked above the first transistor , the various transistors being suitably spaced apart from each other . electrical connections with the gate post and the various source / drain layers may be configured to provide a complementary inverter or some other circuit as desired . | 7 |
a tunable capacitor includes a first electrode and a second electrode , each being formed of a conductive material . the tunable capacitor further includes a third electrode between the first electrode and the second electrode , and a dielectric material interposed between the first electrode and the third electrode , and between the second electrode and the third electrode . the third electrode is movable relative to the first electrode and the second electrode by a stepper motor , to adjust and tune a capacitance of the tunable capacitor . | 7 |
in some embodiments , an apparatus includes a tester having de - embedding logic and analysis logic . the de - embedding logic is to receive a differential tester input signal in a time domain fashion and in response to the tester input signal to provide a differential de - embedded signal that is an estimate of a time domain differential channel input signal including first and second channel input signal components outside the tester . the tester input signal is responsive to the channel input signal , and the tester input signal includes first and second tester input signal components , and the de - embedded signal includes first and second de - embedded signal components . the analysis logic is to receive the de - embedded signal and draw conclusions about a device under test outside the tester providing the channel input signal . to provide the de - embedded signal , the de - embedding logic performs operations involving channel abcd parameters , source impedance characteristics , and load impedance characteristics . additional embodiments are described . | 6 |
We consider the combined effects that overshooting and the <SUP>12</SUP>C(α, γ)<SUP>16</SUP>O reaction rate have on variable white dwarf (WD) stellar models. We find that carbon-oxygen (CO) WD models continue to yield pulsation signatures of the current experimental <SUP>12</SUP>C(α, γ)<SUP>16</SUP>O reaction rate probability distribution function when overshooting is included in the evolution. These signatures hold because the resonating mantle region, encompassing ≃0.2 M <SUB>⊙</SUB> in a typical ≃0.6 M <SUB>⊙</SUB> WD model, still undergoes radiative helium burning during the evolution to a WD. Our specific models show two potential low-order adiabatic g-modes, g <SUB>2</SUB> and g <SUB>6</SUB>, that signalize the <SUP>12</SUP>C(α, γ)<SUP>16</SUP>O reaction rate probability distribution function. Both g-mode signatures induce average relative period shifts of ΔP/P = 0.44% and ΔP/P = 1.33% for g <SUB>2</SUB> and g <SUB>6</SUB>, respectively. We find that g <SUB>6</SUB> is a trapped mode, and the g <SUB>2</SUB> period signature is inversely proportional to the <SUP>12</SUP>C(α, γ)<SUP>16</SUP>O reaction rate. The g <SUB>6</SUB> period signature generally separates the slower and faster reaction rates, and has a maximum relative period shift of ΔP/P = 3.45%. We conclude that low-order g-mode periods from CO WDs may still serve as viable probes for the <SUP>12</SUP>C(α, γ)<SUP>16</SUP>O reaction rate probability distribution function when overshooting is included in the evolution. | 9 |
a method for treatment or prophylaxis of neoplastic diseases includes administering an antineoplastic preparation to a subject in need thereof . the active component of the antineoplastic preparation is alpha - ketoglutarate and / or a salt of alpha - ketoglutarate . | 0 |
a pressure vessel includes a polyolefin extruded tube , a polyolefin flange overmolded onto the tube , and a cap engaged to the flange . in the overmolding process , a polyolefin material is overmolded unto a polyolefin substrate . | 1 |
We review the effect that the choice of a uniform or logarithmic prior has on the Bayesian evidence and hence on Bayesian model comparisons when data provide only a one-sided bound on a parameter. We investigate two particular examples: the tensor-to-scalar ratio r of primordial perturbations and the mass of individual neutrinos m<SUB>ν</SUB>, using the cosmic microwave background temperature and polarization data from Planck 2018 and the NuFIT 5.0 data from neutrino oscillation experiments. We argue that the Kullback-Leibler divergence, also called the relative entropy, mathematically quantifies the Occam penalty. We further show how the Bayesian evidence stays invariant upon changing the lower prior bound of an upper constrained parameter. While a uniform prior on the tensor-to-scalar ratio disfavors the r extension compared to the base Λ CDM model with odds of about 1 ∶20 , switching to a logarithmic prior renders both models essentially equally likely. Λ CDM with a single massive neutrino is favored over an extension with variable neutrino masses with odds of 20 ∶1 in case of a uniform prior on the lightest neutrino mass, which decreases to roughly 2 ∶1 for a logarithmic prior. For both prior options we get only a very slight preference for the normal over the inverted neutrino hierarchy with Bayesian odds of about 3 ∶2 at most. | 9 |
a stent includes a matrix of struts . the matrix of struts may be disposed parallel to one another in a non - expanded disposition . a plurality of loops along the longitudinal axis may be formed by the matrix of struts . in one aspect , a plurality of cusps in each loop of the plurality of loops connects adjacent struts , the plurality of cusps including tied cusps and free cusps . the tied cusps of one loop can be connected to the tied cusps of an adjacent loop by a bridge extending therebetween . in one aspect , the adjacent struts connected by a tied cusp have different lengths . in one aspect , at least one free cusp in each loop joins two struts of approximately equal length . | 0 |
in an ultrasonic sensor having a case that is integrally constructed from tubular bodies , one end of each of which is open and the other end is closed by the bottom , and from a connection section for connecting the tubular bodies , and having piezoelectric elements individually provided on the inner bottom surfaces of the tubular bodies , reverberation caused by vibration of one of the piezoelectric element may affect the other piezoelectric element through the connection section . tubular bodies having the bottoms are connected through a connection section to portions of side surface sections near bottom sections , the portions being portions at which displacement by vibration of piezoelectric elements is minimum . | 6 |
the invention relates to : a method of providing an electronically readable item of information on a medication cartridge . the invention further relates to a cartridge containing an electronically readable item of information , a support for reading the information on the cartridge , a medication delivery device adapted to use a cartridge and a support according to the invention and a label containing an electronically readable item of information . the object of the present invention is to provide an alternative method of generating an electronically readable item of information on a cartridge which method is simple and improves safety in reading . the problem is solved in that said item of information is redundantly provided . the invention may e . g . be used in connection with medication delivery devices for self - treatment of a disease , e . g . diabetes . | 0 |
a device for automatically stacking packages on a support comprising at least one feeding conveyor ; a lifting and lowering unit for lifting and lowering a pallet ; a position conveyor embodied as a travel container , which is arranged horizontally and longitudinally to one side of the storage place , in order to position the packages in the x - direction ; at least one sliding plate and a pusher in order to transport the packages from the travel path in the z - direction to the predetermined position in the stack . the at least one sliding plate may comprise a flat , strip - like plate that can move horizontally and longitudinally on the side of the storage place and transversally thereto , in order to remove packages from the positioning conveyor in the x direction when pushed by the pusher and arranging on the pallet in the z - direction . the travel container contains pivotable stops and can be moved on rails . | 1 |
a monitor for measuring physical parameters of a slurry , utilizing microwave propagation within a waveguide , either in conduit or a storage facility . switching circuitry and specially constructed waveguides are provided , which operate in combination to provide rapid , accurate measurement of such parameters as flow rate , and concentration of the slurry . | 6 |
this invention relates to methods of making visually uniform , light transmitting panels and to the resulting panels , which include a cellular core sandwiched between two light transmitting sheets and possess improved light transmitting characteristics . | 1 |
method for the chemical synthesis of capsinoids , natural compounds with proven biological activity , from vanillin , comprising the protection of the alcohol group thereof , reduction of the aldehyde to alcohol , esterification of same and deprotection of the first protected alcohol group . in this way , the desired compounds are generated with high purity and said compounds can be easily separated with no mixing owing to the competitive esterification on the aromatic ring . | 2 |
an adjustable vibration reduction device is provided to dampen and reduce vibration in order to maintain performance of equipment attached to a system . the vibration reduction device includes at least one resilient vibration dampener coupling an upper assembly to a lower assembly . the upper assembly is attached to an equipment mount frame via a pair of stop members extending through a pair of stop apertures in the lower assembly to control movement of the lower assembly relative to the upper assembly . the lower assembly is attached to a structure frame via a pair of fastening devices . the vibration reduction device may be adjusted by selectively including at least one resilient vibration dampener , such as an o - ring , having predetermined characteristics to maximize vibration reduction or isolation . a plurality of vibration reduction devices are provided in a system that causes or transfers vibration , such as a vehicle , having electronic equipment attached thereto . | 5 |
this invention provides safe , non - infectious chimeras that include the nucleic acid signature of most bacterial and viral biological threat agents . these chimeras mimic properties of threat agents and are useful as simulants to develop , evaluate , test , and train on nucleic acid - based biodetectors and diagnostic products of interest in biodefense , without the need for accessing or producing virulent agents . | 2 |
a method for performing direct rendering of a multi - volume data , having the steps of determining whether a volume of the multi - volume data is one of active and inactive via interaction with a ray for the multi - volume data , recording in triplicate a starting point and an end point of the ray for an eyespace , repeating the determining whether the volume is one of active and inactive via interaction with a ray for the multi - volume data and the recording in triplicate a starting point and an end point of the ray for an eyespace for all volumes of the multi - volume data , providing triples from all volumes to an array , sorting the array to create a sorted triples list array , breaking the ray into a plurality of segments using the sorted triples list array , determining which volumes are active for each of the segments via an active volume list , and sampling each segment of the ray to acquire an accumulated result . | 6 |
disclosed are methods and apparatus for displaying multimedia feeds . the method comprises receiving a plurality of multimedia feeds and , for each of the plurality of multimedia feeds , acquiring a value of a metric and displaying , on a common display , the plurality of multimedia feeds . the metric is variable and its value for a particular multimedia feed and for a particular time is dependent upon either events occurring within that particular multimedia feed at or before that particular time or upon a rating , at that particular time , of that particular multimedia feed . the multimedia feeds are displayed on the common display such that a first feed is displayed in a manner different from the manner of display of a second feed , the first feed having a first metric value , the second feed having a second metric value , and the first and second metric values being different . | 7 |
Here, we delineate a comprehensive abundance analysis of four $r$-process enhanced metal-poor stars observed with HORuS spectrograph on a 10-m class telescope, GTC. The high signal-to-noise ratio at $R \approx 25000$ spectral resolution allowed us to detect 16 light and 20 neutron-capture elements along with Th in two stars. Four of our program stars show signatures of mixing in their atmosphere. Through detailed abundance analysis of four $r$-process enhanced stars together with already identified $r$-process-rich stars in literature, we probe the production sites of neutron-capture elements. The [Zr/Eu] ratio as a function of metallicity shows the evidence of multiple channels for the production of $r$-process. Thorium to first and second $r$-process peak elements ratios also support the similar non-universality of neutron-capture elements. An increased sample of $r$-process enhanced stars will enable us understand different formation channels of neutron capture elements. Using the kinematic analysis, we found the clues of accretion for two of our program stars. | 9 |
the present invention includes a system and a method for updating components in a client computer . the invention includes a method for upgrading software for various users , each of the users having diverse hardware and software configurations . the invention includes a method for automatically determining the hardware and software configuration of the client computer without user intervention . to begin the upgrade , the client computer reads a configuration file that identifies the components for downloading . upon receipt of the configuration file , the client computer determines the hardware and software configuration of the client computer . the client computer automatically communicates with a component server via a network and requests one or more components for downloading to the client computer based upon the configuration file and the hardware and software conditions of the client computer . | 6 |
a device for terminating the flow of fire - extinguishing fluid from an activated sprinkler head of the pendent and sidewall types . a cavity within the device receives the sprinkler head and a protuberance within said cavity engages the valve assembly and returns the shut - off valve to the fluid - emitting conduit . biased apertures within the sidewalls engage the sprinkler head flange and provide a locking means . the device is constructed from thermoplastic resins which melt and allow the device to become reactivated when ambient temperatures reach critical levels . | 0 |
an apparatus to protect a wear surface of a vehicle , the apparatus having a resilient layer and a fabric layer bonded to the resilient layer , wherein the fabric layer is configured to be bonded to the wear surface of the vehicle . other embodiments include an apparatus to protect a vehicle wear surface , the apparatus having a plurality of liner sections , wherein each liner section is configured to cover and be adhered to a portion of the vehicle wear surface , each of the plurality of liner sections including a resilient layer bonded to a fabric layer , wherein the fabric layer is configured to be adhered to the vehicle wear surface . other embodiments include a method to protect a vehicle wear surface , the method including covering the vehicle wear surface with a plurality of liner sections wherein each liner section has a resilient layer and a fabric layer , adhering the fabric layer of each liner section to the vehicle wear surface , and joining adjacent liner sections together . | 1 |
No description provided. | 9 |
a raft inflation valve assembly comprising a tubular valve body having an air passageway therethrough and a plunger member adapted for selectively preventing or enabling air flow through the valve body . the plunger member is received in the valve body and has a relatively centered , upwardly positioned closed operating state and a relatively skewed , downwardly positioned open operating state . | 8 |
an oxazolinone derivative compound , represented by the general formula i , shows superior herbicidal activity against , especially , dicotyledonous vegetables . it is effective upon applying both before and after the sprouting of vegetables . it is prepared by condensating an α - amino acid represented by the general formula ii with an acid chloride represented by the general formula iii , to give an acyl α - amino acid represented by the following formula iv : reacting the acyl α - amino acid with acetic anhydride ; and dehydrating the resulting adduct : ## str1 ## wherein , r represents a lower alkyl group or a phenyl group containing halogen , lower alkyl or trifluoromethyl group ; x represents halogen atom , carbomethoxy group , nitro group , or halogen or trifluoromethyl - substituted phenoxy group , being the same or different from one another ; a represents nitrogen or carbon atom ; and n is an integer of 1 to 3 . | 2 |
a delivery head for a beverage preparation machine comprising a clamping member and a base , wherein the clamping member is movable relative to the base , the clamping member being sequentially movable from an open position , through a clamping position to an ejection position , the clamping position being intermediate the open position and the ejection position , in the open position the clamping member being positioned to enable loading of a cartridge into the delivery head , the clamping member being clampable against said cartridge in the clamping position , the clamping member being movable relative to the base from the clamping position to the ejection position to enable transportation and ejection of said cartridge . | 0 |
one embodiment provides a dishwashing apparatus comprising a utensil rack including a configurable rack layout , and a first rack layout adjustment device coupled to the utensil rack for configuring the rack layout . | 0 |
the invention relates to a polarization - controlled encoding method , encoder and quantum key distribution system , which is characterized in that polarization maintaining light path or 90 degree rotation faraday mirror are used inside the encoder to keep the polarization of the output pulses same , and that in the quantum key distribution system employing the polarization - controlled encoder the pulse emitted from transmitter is unidirectional - transmitted to receiver and then quantum key distribution is implemented using interference in the pulses according to the quantum key distribution protocol . the quantum key distribution system using the polarization - controlled encoder of the invention has the ability of avoiding the wiretapping to transmitter , receiver and quantum channel . detection units each of which separates reversed photon from other photons are added at the out port of the transmitter and the in port of receiver , respectively , so that trojan horse is prevented from entering and photons with phase modulated information are prevented from leaving the safe area in receiver . unconditionally safe key distribution can be accomplished by using the quantum key distribution system of the invention . | 7 |
a ladder system is disclosed which allows for stabilizing a ladder on multiple surfaces without the need for a second person or a great deal of setup time . the collapsible ladder system includes a larger ladder section and a smaller ladder strut section which are pivotally connected at a point which is at or below the midpoint of the larger ladder section . the larger ladder section and smaller ladder strut section are connected by a rigid adjustable linkage , or spreader , at a point that is below the pivotable connection . the ladder further includes a means for stability on a variety of surfaces . at the ground contact point , the point where the ladder side rail ends and the ground meet , there are adjustable gripping feet , which can be independently or in combination vertically or angularly adjusted for maximum stability . | 8 |
the present invention provides an exercise device for exercising the human body , wherein the device is formed as a low friction apparatus for use on a variety of surfaces . the device in a particular form incorporates a retraining harness that is affixed to the device that allows the user to secure their hands and feet into separate devices . the present invention is also directed to a device that allows the user to select between high friction and low frictions parts of the bottom , so as to perform an expanded array of exercises . | 0 |
a pneumatic dispenser for dispensing viscous material , for example , mastic caulk , from a container is described . the dispenser comprises a fluid supply arrangement for accepting a dispensing nozzle of the container and providing a flow of pressurized fluid to the dispensing nozzle to enable the material to be dispensed as a spray . a moveable member can be used to control the flow of pressurized fluid , for example a member disposed on a cap for closing a container containing compartment of the dispenser and / or a moveable member disposed around the dispensing nozzle . the arrangement of the fluid supply arrangement allows for convenient control of the pressurized fluid flow for spraying the material . also disclosed is a dispenser with a readily exchangeable pressure application interface for applying a dispensing pressure to the container , enabling the dispenser to be used with both cartridge and foil pack containers . | 1 |
a method of and a structure for controlling the temperature of an electrode . the electrode is heated prior to etching the first wafer and both a stationary and a homogeneous temperature of the silicon electrode are maintained . resistive heater elements are either embedded within the housing of the electrode or formed as part of the electrode . the resistive heater elements form a heater of a multi - zone type in order to minimize the temperature non - uniformity . the resistive heater elements are divided into a plurality of zones , wherein the power to each zone can be adjusted individually , allowing the desirable temperature uniformity of the electrode to be achieved . preheating the electrode to the appropriate operating temperature eliminates both the “ first wafer effect ” and non - uniform etching of a semiconductor wafer . | 7 |
a method and apparatus for delivering solvent free marking material to a receiver is provided . a printhead includes a discharge device having an inlet and an outlet with a portion of the discharge device defining a delivery path . an actuating mechanism is moveably positioned along the delivery path . a material selection device has an inlet and an outlet with the outlet of the material selection device being connected in fluid communication to the inlet of the discharge device . the inlet of the material selection device is adapted to be connected to a pressurized source of a thermodynamically stable mixture of a fluid and a marking material , wherein the fluid is in a gaseous state at a location beyond the outlet of the discharge device . | 1 |
drawer rail assemblies are attached to slotted vertical standards with special supports , each support having a clip and a slide element . the clip has projecting tabs to fit within the slots of the vertical standards at the selected height , and has ear portions forming a slide channel for retaining the slide element . the slide element has orifices to receive fasteners which attach the drawer rail thereto and also secure the slide element against further sliding motion in the clip . | 0 |
an electronic device enclosure includes a chassis , a cover secured to the chassis , a handle rotatably mounted to the chassis , a latching member rotatably mounted to the chassis and securing the handle to the chassis , and a resilient member mounted between the latching member and the cover . the latching member comprises a pressing portion extending out of the cover . the pressing portion is operable to be pressed to rotate the latching member to disengage from the chassis and elastically press the resilient member , allowing the handle to rotate relative to the chassis without pulling out the handle forcefully by hand . | 7 |
a method for secure exchange of context data between users and devices is generally presented . in this regard , a method is introduced comprising receiving context data over a network link from a first device registered by a user , and selectively forwarding the context data without user input based on permissions previously established by the user . other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed . | 6 |
in a process for preparing 1 , 1 , 1 - trifluorochloroethane by reacting , in a gas phase , trichloroethylene and hydrogen fluoride , when the reactant gases are diluted with a gas which is inactive to the reaction , it is very easy to control a reaction temperature , and when a generated gas from the reaction of 1 , 1 , 1 - trifluorochloroethane and hydrogen fluoride is used as a diluent gas , generation of 1 , 1 - difluoroethylene is suppressed to a very low level while not influencing the reaction between trichloroethylene and hydrogen fluoride . | 2 |
in one aspect , a method of storing data includes setting a first data node in a first storage area and setting a second data node in a second storage area . the second data node is an element of a plurality of elements forming a first flat table of at least one flat table in the second storage area . the step of setting a first data node includes storing in the first data node a two - tuple linker which comprises a first identifier indicating the first flat table and a second identifier indicating the row of the element in the first flat table . in another aspect a corresponding data storage structure is further provided . | 6 |
frying processes utilizing cooking oil at elevated temperatures can cause various degradation effects in the oil including oxidation , hydrolysis and / or polymerization . in the absence of additives to protect the oil , the nutritional profile and cooking performance of degraded oil diminishes the quality of food cooked therein . the disclosed methods and compositions provide beneficial and cost effective improvements in the cooking performance of oil used at elevated temperatures , for example , in food frying equipment . | 0 |
a method for indicating and determining a carrier scheduling mode in a long term evolution - advanced system is disclosed in the present invention . the method is that : a network device determines whether a component carrier adopts a cross - carrier scheduling mode to perform resource scheduling , and transmits first indication information that indicating whether the component carrier adopts the cross - carrier scheduling mode to perform the resource scheduling to a user equipment , so as to indicate the ue to determine whether adopting the cross - carrier scheduling mode to perform the resource scheduling on a component carrier supported by the ue itself according to the received first indication information . by adopting the present solution , the ue supporting multi - carriers in the lte - a system is able to determine which mode one certain component carrier or several certain component carriers adopt to perform the resource scheduling , thereby performing data reception / transmission correctly . | 7 |
a method for removal of oxygen dissolved in water , especially from reservoir drinking water , and for preservation purposes based on hydrazine , having no organic activators and assuring a high reaction velocity with respect to dissolved oxygen within a broad ph - range at low temperature and without a time - dependent reduction of its effectiveness . cationic and anionic complexes of trivalent cobalt with inorganic ligands , or mixtures thereof , are used as activators . preferred activators are 5 cl ) cl 2 and na 3 co 6 . hydrazine solutions with these activators are suitable for the removal of oxygen from gases . | 2 |
an image forming apparatus for forming an unfixed image on a recording material includes a fixing device having a pair of rotatable members for holding therebetween and conveying the recording material to fix the unfixed image on the recording material , speed control device for variably controlling the fixing rotational speed of the pair of rotatable members to a first fixing speed and a second fixing speed lower than the first fixing speed , application apparatus for intermittently supplying a parting agent to at least one of the pair of rotatable members , and application control apparatus for variably controlling the application acting period of the application apparatus in accordance with the fixing rotational speed of the pair of rotatable members variably set by the speed control device . | 6 |
1 , 9 - dihydroxyoctahydrobenzoquinolines , 1 - hydroxyhexahydrobenzo - quinoline - 9 - ones , and 1 - hydroxy - tetrahydrobenzoquinolines useful as cns agents , especially as analgesics and tranquilizers , as hypotensives , as agents for the treatment of glaucoma and as diuretics ; intermediates therefor and derivatives thereof having the formulae ## str1 ## wherein r is hydroxy , alkanoyloxy having from one to five carbon atoms and hydroxymethyl ; r 1 is hydrogen , benzyl , benzoyl , alkanoyl having from one to five carbon atoms or -- co -- p -- nr 2 r 3 wherein p is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4 ; each of r 2 and r 3 when taken individually is hydrogen or alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms ; r 2 and r 3 when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5 - to 6 - membered heterocyclic ring ; r 4 is hydrogen , alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and -- z -- c 6 h 5 wherein z is an integer from 1 to 4 ; r 5 is hydrogen , methyl or ethyl ; r 6 is hydrogen , -- y - carbalkoxy having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkoxy group wherein y is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4 ; carbobenzyloxy , formyl , alkanoyl having from two to five carbon atoms , alkyl having from one to six carbon atoms ; -- x -- c 6 h 5 wherein x is an integer from 1 to 4 ; and -- co x - 1 -- c 6 h 5 ; r 0 is oxo , methylene or alkylenedioxy having from two to four carbon atoms ; r &# 39 ; is r or r 0 ; z is alkylene having from one to nine carbon atoms ; -- m -- x -- n -- wherein each of and is alkylene having from one to nine carbon atoms , with the proviso that the summation of carbon atoms in plus is not greater than 9 ; each of m and n is 0 or 1 ; x is 0 , s , so or so 2 ; and w is hydrogen , methyl , ## str2 ## wherein w 1 is hydrogen , chloro or fluoro ; pyridyl , piperidyl , cycloalkyl having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms , or monosubstituted cycloalkyl wherein the substituent is ## str3 ## wherein w 2 is hydrogen , chloro or fluoro ; and pharmaceutically - acceptable acid addition salts of compounds of formulae i , ii and iv and the ketals of compounds of formulae ii , iii and iv wherein the ketal moiety has from two to four carbon atoms . | 2 |
an apparatus for temporarily attaching an rfid device to a mobile object , includes an rfid tag comprising an enclosure , attachment mechanism , handles , and an rfid device . the handles may be rotatable between a stowed position and a deployed position . the attachment mechanism may comprise magnets , which are used to attach the rfid tag to a metal support surface . | 6 |
Recent data released by James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and, somewhat earlier, the data presented by Hubble Space Telescope (HST) are commonly understood as a strong indication for breaking of the canonical $\Lambda$CDM cosmology. It is argued in the presented work that massive primordial black holes (PBH) could seed galaxy and quasar formation in the very young universe as it has been conjectured in our paper of 1993 and resolve the tension induced by the JWST and the HST data with the standard cosmology. This point of view is presently supported by several recent works. The proposed mechanism of PBH formation leads to the log-normal mass spectrum of PBHs and predicts abundant antimatter population of our Galaxy, Milky Way. Both these predictions are in excellent agreement with astronomical observations. | 9 |
James Webb Space Telescope observations have spectroscopically confirmed the existence of galaxies as early as 300 Myr after the Big Bang and with a higher number density than what was expected based on galaxy formation models and Hubble Space Telescope observations. Yet, most sources confirmed spectroscopically so far in the first 500 Myr have rest-frame ultraviolet (UV) luminosities below the characteristic luminosity (M<SUB>UV</SUB><SUP>*</SUP>), limiting the signal-to-noise ratio for investigating substructure. Here we present a high-resolution spectroscopic and spatially resolved study of a bright galaxy (M<SUB>UV</SUB> = −21.66 ± 0.03, ~2 M<SUB>UV</SUB><SUP>*</SUP> ) at a redshift z = 9.3127 ± 0.0002 (510 Myr after the Big Bang) with an estimated stellar mass of (1 .6<SUB>−0.4</SUB><SUP>+0.5</SUP> )×1 0<SUP>9</SUP>M<SUB>⊙</SUB> , forming 1 9<SUB>−6</SUB><SUP>+5</SUP> solar masses per year and with a metallicity of about one tenth that of solar. The system has a morphology typically associated with two interacting galaxies, with a two-component main clump of very young stars (age less than 10 Myr) surrounded by an extended stellar population (120 ± 20 Myr old, identified from modelling the NIRSpec spectrum) and an elongated clumpy tidal tail. The observations acquired at high spectral resolution identify oxygen, neon and hydrogen emission lines, as well as the Lyman break, where there is evidence of substantial absorption of Lyα. The [O II] doublet is resolved spectrally, enabling an estimate of the electron number density and ionization parameter of the interstellar medium and showing higher densities and ionization than in analogues at lower redshifts. We identify evidence of absorption lines (silicon, carbon and iron), with low confidence individual detections but a signal-to-noise ratio larger than 6 when stacked. These absorption features suggest that Lyα is damped by the interstellar and circumgalactic media. Our observations provide evidence of a rapid and efficient build-up of mass and metals in the immediate aftermath of the Big Bang through mergers, demonstrating that there were massive galaxies with several billion stars at early times. | 9 |
a hat comprising a bucket and a brim , which hat may have adjustable bucket diameter or brim configuration or both . the bucket diameter may be adjusted by a circumferential belt secured to the bucket by loops affixed to the latter . length of the belt , as adjusted by modifying the length by which the belt overlaps itself , adjusts the diameter of bucket . the belt may have a fastening element such as hook and loop material to maintain the selected length . the configuration of the brim may be adjusted by for example manually bending or forming a metallic wire incorporated into the brim . | 0 |
an extension limiter for awnings with a roller tube which co - operates with a drive , with an awning fabric and extension arms that exert a force on the awning fabric sufficient for unwinding . the extension limiter is adjustable and can be set . | 4 |
a system and method of detecting and displaying parameter interactions . a medical device system has a medical device and a programming interface , wherein the medical device includes a plurality of features which can be programmed via the programming interface . a plurality of icons is defined , wherein the plurality of icons includes a first icon , a second icon and a third icon , wherein the first icon indicates correctness , wherein the second icon warns of a parameter interaction and wherein the third icon warns of impermissible parameter settings . parameter interactions between feature parameters are identified and each of the parameter interactions is associated with one of the plurality of icons . a parameter value is accepted and examined to determine if it causes a parameter interaction . if the parameter value causes a parameter interaction , the icon associated with the parameter interaction is displayed . | 0 |
a pre - insertion resistor mechanism for a circuit interrupting device of the type which has a pair of normally - engaged contacts . one of the contacts is movable relative to the other contact in an arc - extinguishing environment to selectively separate the contacts to open a gap therebetween to effect circuit interruption . the contacts are continuously , electrically connected to respective , opposed circuit - connectable terminals on the device . the pre - insertion resistor mechanism includes a pre - insertion resistor electrically connected at one end to one of the terminals . the other end of the resistor carries a stationary electrode . a movable electrode assembly which is electrically connected to the other terminal is mechanically coupled to the movable contact so that upon movement thereof to open the gap , the movable electrode simultaneously separates from the stationary electrode . after a predetermined amount of the movement of the electrode has taken place , a latch assembly uncouples the movable electrode assembly from the movable contact permitting the movable electrode assembly to move back toward the stationary electrode . in this way , when the contacts are subsequently re - engaged , the movable electrode assembly leads the main movable contact so that the movable electrode assembly re - engages the stationary electrode prior to the engagement of the contacts . thus , the circuit is first made between the electrodes , whereat some arcing occurs , with the resistor in parallel with the gap between the main electrodes . when the contacts re - engage , they again carry most of the current through the interrupting device . | 7 |
described herein is a system and method for detecting vulnerability state deltas , the method comprising the steps of : receiving data related to a network connected device ; determining a vulnerability state of the network connected device based upon the data ; storing the vulnerability state in a vulnerability state database ; receiving additional data related to the network connected device ; determining an updated vulnerability state of the network connected device based upon the additional data ; determining one or more deltas based upon differences between the vulnerability stare and the updated vulnerability state ; and updating the stored vulnerability state with the updated vulnerability state . | 7 |
a small , light - weight and highly maintainable etching system and an etching method for etching a large substrate with a homogeneous etching rate are provided . the etching system comprises an agitating electric field system disposed around the substrate , an agitating power source of high frequency , medium frequency or low frequency , agitating electrodes , amplifiers and a phase controller to agitate electrons or ions to increase the etching speed and the uniformity of the etching rate by promoting activation of reactive gas and uniformalizing a plasma density . | 7 |
A wide variety of celestial bodies have been considered as dark matter detectors. Which stands the best chance of delivering the discovery of dark matter? Which is the most powerful dark matter detector? We investigate a range of objects, including the Sun, Earth, Jupiter, Brown Dwarfs, White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, Stellar populations, and Exoplanets. We quantify how different objects are optimal dark matter detectors in different regimes by deconstructing some of the in-built assumptions in these search sensitivities, including observation potential and particle model assumptions. We show how different objects can be expected to deliver corroborating signals. We discuss different search strategies, their opportunities and limitations, and the interplay of regimes where different celestial objects are optimal dark matter detectors. | 9 |
a structure comprises at least one outer wall having an internal wall section and an outer wall section with an air flow passage therebetween . a circulation system circulates air through the flow passage to inhibit moisture accumulation and mold growth . a sensing system determines the presence of moisture in the flow passage and generates a signal in response thereto . a controller receives the signal from the sensing system and controls the circulation system to maintain a predetermined temperature and relative humidity in the flow passage . | 4 |
a method for reworking integrated circuit wafers having copper - metallized bond pads exposed in protective overcoat openings and one or more bondable metal layers deposited onto the bond pads by a technology which may produce some parts with off - spec or missing depositions . after identifying the wafer with off - spec metal layers , a layer of glass buffer is deposited over those wafers , which also fill any missing depositions at least partially . the glass - covered surface is then chemically - mechanically polished until the off - spec metal layers and at least portion of the protective overcoat are removed , without damaging the copper metallization . finally , a fresh layer of protective overcoat is deposited , selectively opened to expose the bond pads , and provided anew with one or more bondable metal layers . the slurry for the chemical - mechanical polishing contains oxidizing or hydroxylating agents as well as mechanical polishing components for metals which are not readily oxidized . in order to minimize undesired scratches of the underlying copper or dielectric layers , a combination of buffers and soft poromeric pads is used . alternatively , organic buffer layers can be used instead of the glass buffer . | 7 |
Context. The evolution of stars born with a convective core is highly dependent on the efficiency and extent of near core mixing processes, which effectively increases both the core mass and main-sequence lifetime. These mixing processes remain poorly constrained and therefore result in large uncertainties in the stellar structure and evolution models of such stars. <BR /> Aims: We investigate to what extent gravity-mode period spacings in slowly pulsating B-type stars observed by the Kepler mission can be used to constrain both the shape and extent of convective core overshoot and additional mixing in the radiative envelope. <BR /> Methods: We compute grids of 1D stellar structure and evolution models for two different shapes of convective core overshooting and three shapes of radiative envelope mixing. The models in these grids are compared to a set of benchmark models to evaluate their capability of mimicking the dipole prograde g-modes of the benchmark models. <BR /> Results: Through our model comparisons we find that at a central hydrogen content of X<SUB>c</SUB> = 0.5, dipole prograde g-modes in the period range 0.8-3 d are capable of differentiating between step and exponential diffusive overshooting. This ability disappears towards the terminal age main sequence at X <SUB>c</SUB> = 0.1. Furthermore, the g-modes behave the same for the three different shapes of radiative envelope mixing considered. However, a constant envelope mixing requires a diffusion coefficient near the convective core five times higher than chemical mixing from internal gravity waves to obtain a surface nitrogen excess of 0.5 dex within the main-sequence lifetime. <BR /> Conclusions: Within the estimated frequency errors of the Kepler mission, the ability of g-modes to distinguish between step and exponential diffusive overshooting depends on the evolutionary stage. Combining information from the average period spacing and observed surface abundances, notably nitrogen, could potentially be used to constrain the shape of mixing in the radiative envelope of massive stars. | 9 |
the present invention reveals a new use of neferine . neferine regulates m8 and v1 subtype of transient receptor potential ion channel , respectively , in mammalians , including humans , and can be used for preparing medicaments for treating disease related to said ion channel . the potency of neferine in the present invention is higher than that of hexahydrothymol . | 0 |
systems , apparatus and methods for gliding on a surface with improved mobility are described . according to various embodiments , boards are provided which are configured to overlap . this innovative overlapping ability helps allow for versatile stance configuration and ensures that collision between the boards occurs between a base and an edge . this type of collision will generally result in a sliding action , allowing one board to ride up onto the top of the edge of the other board . this type of interaction reduces damage to the boards and improves riding experience . boards with equal height nose and tail shovels are more likely to collide edge - to - edge in a disruptive manner . other embodiments are described and claimed . | 0 |
Minor modifications to figures and removal of Supplementary Figure S1. | 9 |
when sequential records are sequentially written to data blocks each having a fixed length on a disc storage medium , data to be saved are stored in a buffer of a main memory in addition to previously accumulated saved data , and a first data block a and a second data block c which is located apart from the first data block a at a distance of at least one block size , are updated alternately by moving all data , including the data to be saved and the previously accumulated saved data , stored in the buffer , to the data block . this method enables sequential records to be added and written while insuring the integrity of the data without lowering the data transfer efficiency . | 6 |
the present invention relates to an apparatus for a door drive , in particular for roller doors , sectional doors or the like , having a door movement element , in particular a door shaft , for the opening and closing of a door and a connection means arranged at the door movement element . in accordance with the invention , the door drive includes at least two electric motors of which one is indirectly / directly fixedly connected to the connection means arranged at the door movement element and all further electric motors are arranged radially movably around the door movement element and are connected thereto via the arranged connection means . | 4 |
a liquid crystal composition for use in a dap mode liquid crystal display device of a homeotropic structure type contains at least one kind of predetermined tolan derivative . the liquid crystal composition is used for a liquid crystal display device of an active - matrix drive type . the liquid crystal composition is also used for a projection type display . the content of the predetermined tolan derivative is in a range of 3 wt % to 20 wt %. | 2 |
Python tools to calculate the equivalent width, line depth, and full width at half maximum of a line for a given spectrum using PySpecKit. Authors: Alejandro Núñez Stephanie T. Douglas Munazza Alam Stan DeLaurentiis | 9 |
<BR /> Aims: We examine the movements of mass elements within dense fibrils using passive tracer particles (corks) in order to understand the creation and destruction processes of fibrils. <BR /> Methods: Simulated fibrils were selected at times when they were visible in a Hα image proxy. The corks were selected within fibril Hα formation regions. From this set, we selected a cork and constructed the field line passing through it. Other fibrilar corks close to this field line were also selected and pathlines were constructed, revealing the locations of the mass elements forwards and backwards in time. Finally, we analysed the forces acting on these mass elements. <BR /> Results: The main process of fibrilar loading in the simulation is different to the mass loading scenario in which waves steepen into shocks and push material upwards along the field lines from locations near their footpoints. The twisted, low-lying field lines were destabilised and then they untwisted, lifting the material trapped above their apexes via the Lorentz force. Subsequently, the majority of the mass drained down the field lines towards one or both footpoints under the influence of gravity. Material with large horizontal velocities could also be elevated in rising field lines, creating somewhat parabolic motions, but the material was not generally moving upward along a stationary magnetic field line during loading. <BR /> Conclusions: The processes observed in the simulation are additional scenarios that are plausible. The criteria for observing such events are described in this work. We note that it is desirable for our simulations to also be able to form more densely packed fibrils from material fed from the base of field footpoints. The experimental parameters required to achieve this are also discussed in this paper. <P />Movies associated to Figs. 1, 4, 9, 14 are available at <A href="https://www.aanda.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202142399/olm">https://www.aanda.org</A> | 9 |
audio conferencing is carried out in stereo by centrally assigning a position in the stereo spectrum and instructing each conference endpoint to transmit at the stereo position assigned to it . in this way signals from a number of endpoints can be simply added to one another in order to provide a composite broadcast signal . this method also facilitates multiple server conferences in which endpoints attached to additional conference servers can be instructed to change their virtual stereo position in the case of a conflict with the stereo position of an existing conferee . | 7 |
a system for controlling an rf gain of a receiver that reduces a time taken to maintain an input signal level at an optimum dynamic range is provided . the system includes a tuner that receives a radio frequency signal and down - converts the rf signal to an intermediate frequency signal , and a demodulator . the tuner includes a radio frequency programmable gain amplifier , a filter and an if programmable gain amplifier . the demodulator includes an analog to digital converter , and an automatic gain control unit that receives a digital signal and an if gain of the if_vga . the adc samples a filtered if signal under oversampling conditions to obtain an oversampled signal that includes an in - band signal and an out - of - band signal . the agc unit controls the rf_vga , the if_vga and measures an rf energy of the rf signal . | 7 |
a media gateway comprising a plurality of network interface cards , at least one switch matrix , and a server module including at least one unlicensed mobile access module is provided . a method and computer - readable medium for activating an unlicensed mobile access channel for a mobile station in a network is provided . a media gateway receives a request to allocate an unlicensed mobile access termination . the request is received in response to at least one of a discovery registration by the mobile station and a handover request by the mobile station . the mobile station is serviced by at least one of a wireline network and a wireless network interfaced by the media gateway . the media gateway allocates the unlicensed mobile access termination . the termination has an identifier associated therewith . the media gateway receives at least one transmit parameter associated with the mobile station , and completes bearer set - up of the unlicensed mobile access channel according to the at least one transmit parameter . | 7 |
an apparatus and method for delivering an aerosol - forming composition and a separate functional composition for generating a functionalized aerosol vapor which emulates the organoleptic characteristics and properties of mainstream smoke experienced by smoking traditional tobacco - based smoking articles . the apparatus comprises an aerosol - forming liquid which is adapted to deliver aerosol - forming liquid to a heating device and a downstream chamber or zone containing an functional composition comprising one or more organoleptic components such as a taste , fragrance and / or nicotine delivery components . the method comprises generating an aerosol from an aerosol forming liquid and functionalizing the aerosol by subjecting the aerosol to a matrix for the purpose of transferring , delivering or imparting one or more organoleptic properties . | 0 |
a snow vehicle suspension system including a pair of suspension struts associated one with each of the two steerable skis of the vehicle ; each of the struts including a first generally tubular shaped housing fixably secured to the underside of the vehicle above the associated of the skis , a second generally tubular housing telescopically disposed within the first housing and connected at the lower end thereof to the associated ski , shock absorbing means within the second housing and including a reciprocable piston mounted on one end of a piston rod extending axially outwardly from the upper end of the first housing , the upper end of the piston rod being secured to a portion of the vehicle above the strut and having a helical coil spring extending coaxially thereof between the upper end of the strut and the aforesaid vehicle portion , a steering arm having a first portion operatively connected to the vehicle steering mechanism and a second portion rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the strut , with a second portion of the steering arm being slidably and non - rotatably connected to the second housing whereby the second housing is movable longitudinally thereof relative to the arm and is rotatable in response to actuation of the steering mechanism concomitantly with the arm . | 1 |
a phase - locked loop for rapid lock - in applicable to digital , analog , or hybrid digital - analog pll circuits is provided . besides the units for basic operation , including a phase - frequency detector , a charge pump , a loop filter , and / or a voltage / current / digital - controlled oscillator , an additional lock - in actuator circuit is provided for providing lock - in signals , achieving the purpose of rapid lock - in through operational processes . | 7 |
a door with a window for an appliance , such as a clothes dryer , and a method for assembling such a door in the appliance are provided . a tempered glass pane may be supported by one or more packaging structures disposed on borders of the glass pane . each packaging structure may accommodate a retainer . the glass pane may be sandwiched between an inner frame and an outer frame coupled to one another to form a joined assembly effective to tightly seal the borders of the glass pane . | 4 |
in a telecommunications system such as a global mobile telephone network in which each subscriber unit includes a subscriber identity module , each sim card has fixed memory locations , to which data can be addressed over the air . some of the locations can not be overwritten from the subscriber unit but can be accessed therefrom on the entry of short simple codes , each associated with one of the locations . further fixed memory locations can be read over the air only when the subscriber enters a personal identification number . locking control files are used to control read / write access to the locations respectively . | 7 |
an information processing apparatus includes : a display device including a touch panel configured to detect a touch position where the touch panel is touched by a user operation , wherein display information is displayed on the display device ; a display information storage unit configured to store the display information ; an information display controller configured to display the display information on the display device ; a touch position acquisition unit configured to acquire the touch position in response to the user operation on the display information ; a region setting unit configured to set a certain region in the display information based on the touch position ; a target information extraction unit configured to extract a target information from the certain region ; a target information storage unit configured to store the target information ; and a target information display controller configured to display the target information on the display device . | 6 |
the present invention discloses a power supply control circuit , the power supply providing an output voltage to an output terminal from an input terminal through a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding , the power supply control circuit comprising : a power switch electrically connected with the primary winding ; a switch control circuit controlling the power switch ; and a sensing circuit supplying an output signal to the switch control circuit according to voltage signals obtained from two sides of the primary winding , wherein the sensing circuit includes a setting circuit for deciding the output voltage according to a reference signal . the present invention also relates to a voltage sensing method in the power supply control circuit . | 7 |
a process is provided for the removal from paper pulp of impurities , the pulp being contained in a pulping machine . some of the pulp is periodically transferred into an enclosed chamber annexed to the pulping machine , the chamber having a volume which is small compared to the volume of the pulping machine . the pulp in the chamber is stirred and separated by a rotor , and fibre suspension is returned to the pulping machine , dilution water being introduced into this chamber . the chamber is emptied and impurities thereafter discharged . | 3 |
Ongoing all-sky surveys by the eROSITA and the Mikhail Pavlinsky ART-XC telescopes on board the Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma (SRG) mission have already revealed over a million of X-ray sources. One of them, SRGA J124404.1-632232/SRGU J124403.8-632231, was detected as a new source in the third (of the planned eight) consecutive X-ray surveys by ART-XC. Based on the properties of the identified optical counterpart, it was classified as a candidate X-ray binary. We report on the follow-up observations of this source with the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, and the Southern African Large Telescope, which allowed us to unambiguously confirm the initial identification and establish SRGU J124403.8-632231 as a new X-ray pulsar with a spin period of ~538 s and a Be-star companion, making it one of the first Galactic X-ray pulsars discovered by the SRG. | 9 |
a plug for sealing the internally threaded circular cylindrical stud holes in the flange of a nuclear reactor vessel during refueling comprises a circular cylindrical body of dense wear resistant polymer , a circular reaction plate axially spaced from one end face of the plug , an annular grommet of elastomer resistant to weak acid held between the reaction plate and the body having an exterior conical surface . a tool extends into the body and applies a torque for turning threads into the internal threads of the stud hole thus drawing the grommet into the stud hole such that it deforms against the interior of the stud hole and the surface of the flange adjacent the stud hole . | 6 |
the invention relates to a method of treating tumor cells within a patient wherein immature dendritic cells developed from the patient &# 39 ; s monocyte cells and a lymphocyte cultured medium adjuvant are introduced into the patient directly into the patient &# 39 ; s tumor cells . the immature dendritic cells and lcm adjuvant combine with the antigens in the tumor cells to form a cancer vaccine , thereby immediately treating the tumor cells of the patient . the invention also provides a precursor treatment step of treating the patient with radiation therapy or a chemotherapy regimen . | 0 |
the present invention is based on the surprising discovery that agonists of tlr8 are uniquely efficacious in enhancing the immune response of newborns . thus , agonists of tlr8 serve as both vaccine adjuvants and as adjunctive therapies for acute infection in newborns , preferably the agonist is a tlr8 - selective agonist . the immune response induced , or enhanced , in the neonatal host can be , for example , a cytokine immune response and / or a humoral immune response . | 0 |
a system for detecting and identifying the identity of a base station or cell which transmits a scrambling code is provided . according to one aspect of the system , the system is used to perform scrambling code detection of eight primary cells chips apart ) in a group . according to another aspect of the system , a single scrambling code generator is used to generate a master scrambling code . the master scrambling code is then used to create individual scrambling codes which are used in correlation with received signals to detect in parallel which one of the eight possible primary cells in the group transmitted the received signals . according to yet another aspect of the system , each of the correlators maintains a corresponding segment of the master scrambling code . for every sixteen chips , a new segment of the master scrambling code is introduced into one of the correlators , a segment of the master scrambling code is dropped from another correlator , and segments of the master scrambling code are sequentially shifted or propagated through the remaining correlators ; and concurrent correlations are performed by the correlators using their respective corresponding segments of the master scrambling code and newly received signals . | 7 |
<BR /> Aims: We wish to measure the cool star rotation period distribution for the Pleiades-age rich open cluster NGC 2516 and use it to determine whether cluster-to-cluster variations exist in otherwise identical open clusters. <BR /> Methods: We obtained 42 d-long time-series CCD photometry of NGC 2516 in the V and I<SUB>c</SUB> filters using the Yale 1 m telescope at CTIO and performed a number of related analyses, including PSF-based time-series photometry. Our data are complemented with additional information from several photometric datasets, literature radial velocities, and Gaia DR2 astrometry. All available data are used to construct an integrated membership list for NGC 2516, containing 844 stars in our ≈1° field of view. <BR /> Results: We derived 308 rotation periods for late-F to mid-M cluster members from our photometry. We identified an additional 247 periodic M dwarf stars from a prior study as cluster members, and used these to construct a 555-star rotation period distribution for NGC 2516. The colour-period diagram (in multiple colours) has almost no outliers and exhibits the anticipated triangular shape, with a diagonal slow rotator sequence that is preferentially occupied by the warmer stars along with a flat fast rotator sequence that is preferentially populated by the cooler cluster members. We also find a group of extremely slowly rotating M dwarfs (10 d ≲ P<SUB>rot</SUB> ≲ 23 d), forming a branch in the colour-period diagram which we call the "extended slow rotator sequence". This, and other features of the rotational distribution can also be found in the Pleiades, making the colour-period diagrams of the two clusters nearly indistinguishable. A comparison with the well-studied (and similarly aged) open cluster M 35 indicates that the cluster's rotational distribution is also similarly indistinguishable from that of NGC 2516. Those for the open clusters M 50 and Blanco 1 are similar, but data issues for those clusters make the comparisons somewhat more ambiguous. Nevertheless, we demonstrate the existence of a representative zero-age main sequence rotational distribution and provide a simple colour-independent way to represent it. We perform a detailed comparison of the NGC 2516 rotation period data with a number of recent rotational evolution models. Using X-ray data from the literature, we also construct the first rotation-activity diagram for solar-type stars in NGC 2516, one that we find is essentially indistinguishable from those for the Pleiades and Blanco 1. <BR /> Conclusions: The two clusters NGC 2516 and Pleiades can be considered twins in terms of stellar rotation and related properties (and M 35, M 50, and Blanco 1 are similar), suggesting that otherwise identical open clusters also have intrinsically similar cool star rotation and activity distributions. <P />Full Tables 3 and 4 are only available at the CDS via anonymous ftp to <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr</A> (ftp://130.79.128.5) or via <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/641/A51">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/641/A51</A> <P />Based on observations at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, National Optical Astronomy Observatory under proposal 2008A-0476. | 9 |
a solar cell having an active surface protected by a free - standing film , said film having the recurring repeating unit : ## str1 ## where r is : ## str2 ## said film having a molecular weight of at least about 25 , 000 . | 2 |
methods , systems and computer readable program products for maintaining windscreen visibility using surface monitoring are disclosed . in embodiments , the system comprises a set of sensors for monitoring a state of a windscreen surface and for generating one or more signals representing that state ; a control system for analyzing the one or more signals to identify defined conditions of the surface of the windscreen and to generate one or more control signals ; and a set of activatable devices for receiving the one or more control signals . the control signals activate the activatable devices to remove the identified conditions of the surface of the windscreen . in embodiments , the set of activatable devices includes air jets and cleaning fluid jets , and the control signals activate these jets to direct air and cleaning fluids onto the windscreen . this may be done to remove rain drops or dirt from the windscreen . | 6 |
a data validation system and method for a fully or partially automated docket management solution . the system may require single - user double entry and / or double user data re - entry for validation and confirmation of data content . un - validated / un - confirmed data may be quarantined or otherwise hidden from part or all of the rest of the docket management system . | 6 |
The growing observed evidence shows that the long- and short-duration gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) originate from massive star core-collapse and the merger of compact stars, respectively. GRB 201221D is a short-duration GRB lasting ~0.1 s without extended emission at high redshift z = 1.046. By analyzing data observed with the Swift/BAT and Fermi/GBM, we find that a cutoff power-law model can adequately fit the spectrum with a soft ${E}_{{\rm{p}}}={113}_{-7}^{+9}$ keV, and isotropic energy ${E}_{\gamma ,\mathrm{iso}}={1.36}_{-0.14}^{+0.17}\times {10}^{51}\,\mathrm{erg}$ . In order to reveal the possible physical origin of GRB 201221D, we adopted multi-wavelength criteria (e.g., Amati relation, ɛ-parameter, amplitude parameter, local event rate density, luminosity function, and properties of the host galaxy), and find that most of the observations of GRB 201221D favor a compact star merger origin. Moreover, we find that $\hat{\alpha }$ is larger than $2+\hat{\beta }$ in the prompt emission phase which suggests that the emission region is possibly undergoing acceleration during the prompt emission phase with a Poynting-flux-dominated jet. | 9 |
Data and code to reproduce results in Two-edge-resolved 3D NLOS imaging with an ordinary camera by Czajkowski and Murray-Bruce at the University of South Florida. @iscilab2020 | 9 |
in order to assist fitting of doors to the landing gear housing and adjusting their position , an aircraft nose is provided comprising a connecting frame between the landing gear housing and the outer skin of the fuselage , the connecting frame extending around an opening in the outer skin and comprising a skirt bearing against the outer skin of the fuselage and attached thereto , the skirt defining a passage for landing gear which is configured to be closed off by doors when the landing gear are in a closed position , and supporting members extending between the fuselage and the doors . | 1 |
We present the Collection of Elemental Routines for Echelle Spectra (CERES). These routines were developed for the construction of automated pipelines for the reduction, extraction, and analysis of spectra acquired with different instruments, allowing the obtention of homogeneous and standardized results. This modular code includes tools for handling the different steps of the processing: CCD image reductions; identification and tracing of the echelle orders; optimal and rectangular extraction; computation of the wavelength solution; estimation of radial velocities; and rough and fast estimation of the atmospheric parameters. Currently, CERES has been used to develop automated pipelines for 13 different spectrographs, namely CORALIE, FEROS, HARPS, ESPaDOnS, FIES, PUCHEROS, FIDEOS, CAFE, DuPont/Echelle, Magellan/Mike, Keck/HIRES, Magellan/PFS, and APO/ARCES, but the routines can be easily used to deal with data coming from other spectrographs. We show the high precision in radial velocity that CERES achieves for some of these instruments, and we briefly summarize some results that have already been obtained using the CERES pipelines. | 9 |
The SVOM satellite, to be launched in early 2024, is primarily devoted to the multiwavelength observation of gamma-ray bursts and other higher-energy transients. Thanks to its onboard Microchannel X-ray Telescope and Visible-band Telescope, it is also very well adapted to the electromagnetic follow-up of gravitational wave events. We discuss the SVOM rapid follow-up strategy for gravitational wave trigger candidates provided by LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA. In particular, we make use of recent developments of galaxy catalogues adapted to the horizon of gravitational wave detectors to optimize the chance of counterpart discovery. We also take into account constraints specific to the SVOM platform. Finally, we implement the production of the SVOM observation plan following a gravitational wave alert and quantify the efficiency of several optimizations introduced in this work. | 9 |
the present invention relates an enclosed cell and fabricating methods of the cell which has a safety valve mechanism for releasing gas from inside the cell when an internal pressure of the cell rises to an excessive degree . the characterizing feature of the invention resides in the use of a resin packing as sealing element , junctions between the resin packing and a metal lid and between the resin packing and a polar terminal being closed tight by thermal fusion . this construction assures reliable sealing in normal state , and permits the packing to break with an excessive rise in the internal pressure thereby to release gas from inside the cell . the cell of this invention is readily fabricated by injection molding or by a hot press process . therefore , the enclosed cell according to this invention is fabricated very rationally and inexpensively , assures excellent sealing and safety , and has wide application . | 7 |
a method and article of manufacture , implementing the method , allocates space for a dataset . the dataset has an initial area and zero or more additional allocated areas to provide space for storing the dataset . the size of a new additional area is determined . the new additional area is associated with a new area number , and the size of the new additional area is based on the new area number . additional space for the dataset is allocated based on the size of the new additional area . alternately , an apparatus stores a dataset . a computer has a data storage device connected thereto . the data storage device has a plurality of areas for storing a dataset . the plurality of areas comprises an initial area having an initial area size and a plurality of additional areas having an additional area size , wherein the additional area size varies . in one embodiment , the additional area size monotonically increases . | 8 |
a variable delay element includes first and second input stages , each input stage comprising a charge pumping circuit and a discharging circuit , each charge pumping circuit and each discharging circuit associated with the first and second input stages configured to operate on opposite phases of an input signal , and an output stage comprising at least two transistors . the transistors are independently controlled by the first and second input stages and produce an output signal which is a delayed version of the input signal . | 7 |
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