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an electrical cable system and a method for manufacturing an electrical cable system has an electrical cable containing a conductor core . the method for installing the electrical cable system of a longitudinally expandable contractible element includes disposing a secondary element over the electrical cable so as to give the electrical cable substantially attached undulations forming an additional length . the electrical cable system is installed by clamping at least at two points to the longitudinally expandable - contractible elements . the secondary element is handled after the clamping so as to release the attachment of the undulations thereby converting the additional length into a free to be used excess length . | 5 |
the invention concerns an ultrasonic welding device , which is more fully integrated by adjacent components of coupling surface . in order to permit a adequately fixed connection between the components , while , at the same time simplifying the mounting , it is suggested that at least some of the integrated components are structured in their coupling surfaces , which lie on top of each another , for the achievement of a form closure . | 1 |
this invention relates to the field of multiple layer plastic extrusion , and more particularly to assemblies in which thin or micro - layers of polymer material are formed which polymer material may be from two or more individual extruders , and delivered to a multilayer combining adapter in association with an extruder die or other utilizations . the combining adapter of this invention is referred to herein as a flow velocity profiler and includes a cartridge assembly body that is formed with individual cavities that receive on of plurality of . changing individual inserts is less time intensive that changing an entire body as required in prior art . | 8 |
a compression screw assembly for applying compression to a fractured bone includes a lag screw , a compression plate including a hollow barrel member adapted to receive the lag screw in at least one fixed orientation , a wrench assembly adapted to releasably engage the lag screw in axial alignment therewith , and apparatus having surface contours complimentary with the outer surface of the lag screw and inner surface of the barrel member for being optionally insertable into the barrel member to prevent axial rotation of the lag screw with respect to the barrel member . | 0 |
improved methods and apparatus for removing unwanted pollutants from flue gases are disclosed . a sequence of at least three vertical beds of particulates is disposed in the flue gas exhaust duct . a first bed comprises boiler ash or sand . lime in the fly ash and sulfuric acid and water in the flue gas react with the particulates to form gypsum , removing the fly ash from the flue gas . in the second bed , the remaining sulfuric acid is condensed and removed on a further bed of boiler ash . in the third bed , a catalyst , typically an activated aluminous particulate with an alkali coating thereon , provided by adding ammonia to the flue gas stream , condenses out the remaining sulphur dioxide , which can then be removed from the catalyst particles in a regenerative step . a scrubber embodying these principles is readily retrofittable to pre - existing power plants burning sulphur - containing coal . | 1 |
an ambulator for assisting an individual in walking or standing includes a three - sided base disposed in close proximity to a support surface and a three - sided support structure that is mounted to the base by a pair of transversely spaced apart support posts . the support posts are telescopically constructed so that the support structure is adjustable to the comfort of the individual . the individual is fitted with a harness and the harness is secured to the support structure by a plurality of straps . the harness and a brake for the ambulator ensures that the individual cannot fall even when the individual is supported only by the ambulator and the harness . the harness also provides a seat . | 0 |
the invention provides novel polymorphic and pseudopolymorphic crystalline forms of 5 - azacyditine , along with methods for preparing said forms , wherein 5 - azacytidine is represented by the formula : the invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising said forms . | 2 |
Understanding the cosmic-ray (CR) ionization rate is crucial in order to simulate the dynamics of molecular clouds, and interpret the chemical species observed in these objects. Calculating the CR ionization rate requires both accurate knowledge of the spectrum of MeV to GeV protons at the edge of the cloud as well as a model for the propagation of CRs into molecular clouds. Some models for the propagation of CRs in molecular clouds assume them to stream freely along magnetic field lines, while in others they propagate diffusively due to resonant scattering off of magnetic disturbances excited by MHD turbulence present in the medium. We discuss the conditions under which CR diffusion can operate in a molecular cloud, calculate the local CR spectrum and ionization rate in both a free-streaming and diffusive propagation model, and highlight the different results from the two models. We also apply these two models to the propagation through the ISM to obtain the proton spectrum seen by Voyager 1, and show that such a spectrum favors a diffusive propagation model. | 9 |
a windscreen wiper device of the flat blade type includes an elastic , elongated carrier element , as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material and a connecting device for an oscillating arm with the interposition of a joint part . the said joint part is detachably connected to said connecting device by engaging protrusions provided with co - axial through holes of said connecting device in recesses provided in said joint part . an upper surface of said joint part comprises a central recess arranged to accommodate a free end of a rod - shaped oscillating arm of a first type ; a l - shaped shoulder near a free end of an oscillating arm of a second type comprising a transverse pivot pin , wherein said coaxial through holes are arranged to receive said pivot pin . | 1 |
for one disclosed embodiment , a processor comprises a plurality of processor cores to operate at variable performance levels . one of the plurality of processor cores may operate at a performance level different than a performance level at which another one of the plurality of processor cores may operate . logic of the processor is to monitor activity of one or more of the plurality of processor cores . logic of the processor is to constrain power of one or more of the plurality of processor cores based at least in part on the monitored activity . other embodiments are also disclosed . | 8 |
a self - clinching stand - off to be embedded into thin sheeted material . the stand - off comprises a base produced on a &# 34 ; screw machine &# 34 ; and an extension molded thereto . the extension is formed from a material which is softer than that of the base . further , the extension may vary in length for a given base . | 8 |
a semi - trailer for is converted for transporting motorized golf carts and side by side recreational vehicles which are loaded onto the floor and an upper support level with detachable two tier loading ramps and receivers . the upper support level includes transverse shore beams connected to the logistic posts in the side wall of the semi - trailer which then supports and stabilizes a foldable floor system defined by pivotal panels which hinge upwardly into a stored position . the ramps are carried in a rack under the trailer floor . | 1 |
the air purifier is used in a forced air heating and cooling system . it includes a cabinet assembly having therein a removable adsorber media carrier assembly . the carrier assembly includes a plurality of removable and refillable adsorber tubes provided with pelletized activated carbon or other adsorption media . the adsorber tubes are made from wire mesh and are arranged in rows with the air flowing through the cabinet assembly striking and impinging on the adsorber tubes in order to purify the air . | 1 |
the present invention relates to a method for making laminate materials , and more particularly the present invention relates to a method for making laminate materials having a capillary zone or passageway to acquire , move and / or store fluid within the laminate material . such laminate materials are particularly suitable for use as a topsheet , an acquisition layer and / or an absorbent core in absorbent articles such as disposable diapers , catamenials , sanitary napkins , bandages , incontinent briefs and the like . | 8 |
a method for inspecting the integrity of diesel exhaust filter by introducing air under pressure through one end of the structure and detecting the presence of air flow at an opposing end surface . the diesel exhaust filter is tested green . | 6 |
A code combining molecular dynamics (MD) and quantum trajectories (QT) to simulate the interaction of ions in ultracold neutral plasmas with cooling lasers. | 9 |
a circuit for controlling the operation of switched reluctance machines having a plurality of phase windings . the circuit slows down the initial &# 34 ; turn off &# 34 ; of the phase windings to eliminate an abrupt reduction in the current flowing therethrough . this reduces the impulse which excites mechanical oscillations in the motor / generator , reduces switching losses in the switching transistors , and reduces the number of harmonics . | 7 |
there is disclosed a method of presenting advertisements on devices or apparatus in which software applications can be installed , pre - installed , or run . the invention involves the identification of stages of use of the apps , and of advert types for presenting on the devices , and of subsets of those advert types suitable for those stages . the method includes the steps of providing software codes for implementation in apps , and adapted to configure the apps to cause advert types from the subsets to be presented on the devices during relevant stages . the method also includes becoming eligible for remuneration when predetermined interactions occur between device users and the advertisements . | 6 |
the present invention relates to a feed pump , in particular for pumping uv paints and other high - viscosity media , with a pump housing to which an inlet valve and an outlet valve are fitted , and a piston , which for pumping a medium is mounted in the pump housing in a manner as to permit positional shifting . to improve the seal and the piston lifetime , the piston is guided in at least one section of the pump housing by way of at least two seals positioned one behind the other in the axial direction of the piston so as to seal it from its surroundings and forming between them an intermediate gapped space that connects to the flow from a coolant and / or lubricant container . | 5 |
a system and method for preventing piracy of a given software application limits the number of times that such software application is activated . a given software application must be activated in order to become fully functional . the user must provide a unique software identification code , relating to the specific software which the user is attempting to activate , to a remote provider . the remote provider determines the number of times that such specific software has already been activated , and provides an activation code to the user unless the number of activations exceeds a predetermined threshold . once activated , the software becomes fully operational , and the user is allowed complete access to its functions . | 7 |
In this work, we have implemented a detailed physical model of galaxy chemical enrichment into the ASTRAEUS (seminumerical rAdiative tranSfer coupling of galaxy formaTion and Reionization in N-body dark matter simUlationS) framework which couples galaxy formation and reionization in the first billion years. Simulating galaxies spanning over 2.5 orders of magnitude in halo mass with $M_{\rm h} \sim 10^{8.9}{-}10^{11.5}\,{\rm M_\odot}$ ($M_{\rm h} \sim 10^{8.9}{-}10^{12.8}\rm M_\odot$) at z ~ 10 (5), we find: (i) smooth accretion of metal-poor gas from the intergalactic medium (IGM) plays a key role in diluting the interstellar medium interstellar medium metallicity which is effectively restored due to self-enrichment from star formation; (ii) a redshift averaged gas-mass loading factor that depends on the stellar mass as $\eta _{\rm g} \approx 1.38 ({M_*}/{10^{10}\, {\rm \rm M_\odot }})^{-0.43}$; (iii) the mass-metallicity relation is already in place at z ~ 10 and shows effectively no redshift evolution down to z ~ 5; (iv) for a given stellar mass, the metallicity decreases with an increase in the star formation rate (SFR); (v) the key properties of the gas-phase metallicity (in units of 12 + log(O/H), stellar mass, SFR and redshift are linked through a high-redshift fundamental plane of metallicity (HFPZ) for which we provide a functional form; (vi) the mass-metallicity-SFR relations are effectively independent of the reionization radiative feedback model for $M_* {\,\, \buildrel\gt \over \sim \,\,}10^{6.5}\rm M_\odot$ galaxies; (vii) while low-mass galaxies ($M_{\rm h} {\,\, \buildrel\lt \over \sim \,\,}10^9\,\rm M_\odot$) are the key contributors to the metal budget of the IGM at early times, higher mass haloes provide about 50 per cent of the metal budget at lower redshifts. | 9 |
a photovoltaic solar cell comprises a light absorbing layer of n - type crystalline silicon . an emitter layer is on the front side of the n - type crystalline silicon . a front passivation layer physically contacts the emitter layer . a front metal contact is on the front passivation layer and contacts the emitter layer . a back layer of wide bandgap semiconductor physically contacts a back side of the n - type crystalline silicon layer . a back metal contact physically contacts the wide bandgap semiconductor layer . | 8 |
the present invention is a method and system for defining surrogate addresses that translate land descriptions used in the subdivision of public domain lands , including descriptions more recently extended into non - public domain areas , as set forth in the u . s . public land survey system , commonly known as the system of townships and ranges . this system of local coordinate addresses translates existing township and range quarter section declarations to a pair of positive integers , thereby eliminating cardinal point references while , substituting the lengthy legal descriptions of the existing system , with a more versatile , useful , and more commonly understood grid coordinate identification system of location identifiers . the advantages of the system are numerous , including ease of visualization and ease of locating places on coordinated maps as well as , the enhanced capability relating to the automated processing of geospatial data . | 6 |
connection admission control to an atm network from a plurality of sources sharing a common virtual channel connection in which information packets are carried in cells is effected by determining whether that connection requires the transmission of a single packet per cell , partially filled cells containing more than one packet or fully filled cells . where a single packet is to be transmitted per cell , the bandwidth requirement is calculated via a first algorithm . where fully filled cells are to be transmitted , the bandwidth requirement is calculated via a second algorithm . where partially filled cells containing more than one packet are to be transmitted the bandwidth requirement is calculated via an interpolation between the two algorithms . this provides a more accurate measure of equivalent bandwidth and thus facilitates efficient use of network resources . | 7 |
Bimodal spectral energy distributions (SEDs) of gamma-ray burst (GRB) afterglow of GRBs 190114C, 130427A, and 180720B confirm that they are originated from the synchrotron emission (Syn) and synchrotron self-Compton scattering (SSC) process of electrons accelerated in the jets. The radiation mechanism and the physics of the observed spectrum-luminosity/energy relations of GRBs remain as open questions. By extracting the Syn component through fitting their early afterglow SEDs with the Syn+SSC model, we find that their luminosity (L<SUB>syn</SUB>), peak energy (E<SUB>p,syn,z</SUB>), and the Lorentz factor of the afterglow fireball (Γ<SUB>t</SUB>) follow the L<SUB>p,iso</SUB>-E<SUB>p,z</SUB>-Γ<SUB>0</SUB> relation of prompt gamma rays, where L<SUB>p,iso</SUB> is the isotropic luminosity, E<SUB>p,z</SUB> is the peak energy of the $\nu {f}_{\nu }$ spectrum in the burst frame, and Γ<SUB>0</SUB> is the initial Lorentz factor of the fireball. To examine whether late afterglows are consistent with this relation, we calculate the synchrotron component at late afterglows. It is found that they also follow the same L<SUB>p,iso</SUB>-E<SUB>p,z</SUB>-Γ<SUB>0</SUB> relation, albeit they are not consistent with the L<SUB>p,iso</SUB>-E<SUB>p,z</SUB> relation. Our results may imply that the L<SUB>p,iso</SUB>-E<SUB>p,z</SUB>-Γ<SUB>0</SUB> relation would be a universal feature of synchrotron radiations of electrons accelerated in GRB jets throughout the prompt and afterglow phases among GRBs. Its origin is not fully understood, and possible explanations are briefly discussed. | 9 |
a timeslot assigning circuit for use in a ucol - type star network includes a first circuit block having a ram - type memory for storing incoming requests for assignment . the first circuit block is connected to a second circuit block , which includes a fifo memory in which requests for assignment are cyclically loaded . a decrementing circuit is connected downstream from the fifo memory , and a filter is connected at the input of the fifo memory and downstream on the decrementing circuit , so that requests for assignment which are null or are already satisfied are eliminated . a control circuit permits the cyclic scanning of requests , while a second fifo memory is provided at the output of the first fifo memory to contain the requests relative to single slots assigned during an operating cycle . | 7 |
First Release of Density Adaptive DBSCAN | 9 |
in a system and method for transmitting data bits over a transmission channel , data bits are arranged into a plurality of matrices , each matrix having a plurality of blocks , and the matrices are arranged into a cube having first and second dimensions , wherein the first dimension relates to one of the matrices and the second dimension relates to multiple matrices . a set of check bits is generated for each of the blocks in the plurality of matrices . each set of check bits includes a first and second check bit , wherein the first check bit relates to the first dimension of the cube and the second check bit relates to the second dimension of the cube . one or more of the cubes are transmitted across the channel and received at a decoder . the decoder detects and corrects one or more errors in data bits of received cubes in accordance with the check bits . | 7 |
a method for generating hydraulic power in an aircraft , the aircraft having a drive system comprising at least one transmission shaft connected to a power control unit , the power control unit having an electric motor and a hydraulic displacement machine connected to a differential gear unit for driving a common output shaft . the method includes switching the hydraulic displacement machine into a pump mode , arresting the output shaft , rotating the electric motor such that the hydraulic displacement machine is driven due to the arrested output shaft and supplying the fluid flow into a hydraulic system . a drive system of an aircraft may thereby be used for either moving control surfaces or for generating hydraulic power in an aircraft . this hydraulic power may be used to cover hydraulic load peaks during aircraft operation or to power hydraulic devices without the need of additional hydraulic power generation components . | 1 |
a vibration system that fits on top of a conventional truss with minimal alteration . the system comprises a propulsion assembly powering a vibration assembly . the propulsion assembly comprises two parallel rails forming a lateral path between truss ends and supporting a mobile carriage . each rail comprises abutting segments coextensively surmounting the truss . each segment attaches at respective truss cross - beams to define a continuous runway for carriage movement . each segment also defines a channel for a chain rack anchored at opposite truss ends . the carriage comprises an undercarriage supporting an offset platform . the undercarriage comprises a rail - spanning frame with supporting runway tracking wheels . a motor propels the carriage by turning an axle with terminal pinions entrained about the rack . the offset counterbalances the vibration assembly to reduce torsion . a coupling hitch protrudes from the platform opposite the offset to support the vibration assembly . the vibration assembly comprises an elevator that vertically displaces a gang of vibrators between deployed and retracted positions . the elevator comprises a hydraulic cylinder coaxially centered between two sleeves with sliding arms that couple the gang to the elevator . the gang comprises a plurality of quick - coupling pendulous vibrators across the truss front . a motor drives multiple vibrators via a split axle connected to several gearboxes in series . when deployed , the vibrator tip thrusts into the concrete and undulates rapidly for a selected time . afterwards , the vibrators retract and the carriage moves to an adjacent vibrated sector of concrete until completely traversing the truss . they system may operate automatically or manually . | 4 |
silane cross - linked polyolefin tubes are used for drinking water and / or water for industrial use , are resistant to a chlorine content ranging from 0 . 1 to 5 ppm , have a minimum degree of cross - linking of 60 %, are produced according to the single - stage process , and are comprised of the following polyolefin composition : a polyolefin ; a mixture consisting of an organic silane of general formula rsix3 , of a radical - generating constituent , and of a catalyst ; a stabilizer mixture consisting of a high - molecular , phenolic constituent having a high melting point , of a sulfur - containing constituent , of a phosphorous - containing processing stabilizer , and of a metal deactivator . | 8 |
one preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for suppressing motion artifacts introduced by movement of a radar detection system . briefly described , in architecture , one embodiment of the system , among others , can be implemented as follows . the system includes a doppler radar module configured to transmit a microwave signal directed towards an object and receive the reflected microwave signals from the object and a living subject positioned behind the object . also , the system includes a reference module configured to transmit a reference signal towards the object and receive the reflected reference signal from the object . by comparing the two reflected signals from the doppler radar module and the reference device , a signal processor suppresses motion artifacts generated by movement of the doppler radar module to identify the presence of the living subject behind the object . other systems and methods are also provided . | 6 |
an alloy suitable for the galvanization of steels by an immersion galvanization process , including gavanization of steels containing silicon , which alloy comprises zinc of commercial purity and has a lead content of the order of 1000 to 20000 p . p . m . by weight , an aluminium content of from 100 to 5000 p . p . m . by weight , a magnesium content of from 10 to 1000 p . p . m . by weight and a tin content of from 300 to 20000 p . p . m . by weight . a galvanization process using the said alloy is also described . | 2 |
a camera selectively settable to a daylight photography mode and to a flash photography mode includes an automatic focus adjusting device having a range finder for generating a distance signal representative of a distance from the camera to an aimed object , and an objective setting mechanism responsive to the distance signal for setting the objective to a proper focus of the aimed object . a control circuit responsive to the selection of the photographic modes causes the objective setting mechanism to set the camera objective at a position where the objective focuses on an object located at a predetermined distance zone within the maximum permissible distance for flash photography , upon selection of the flash photography mode . the control circuit may have a switch which causes the objective setting mechanism to effect the above setting of the objective in preference to the existence of the distance signal upon selection of the flash photography mode . alternatively , the control circuit may have a conditioning circuit which conditions the objective setting mechanism such that , upon selection of the flash photography mode , the objective setting mechanism effects the above setting of the objective either when the distance signal is representative of a distance beyond the maximum permissible distance for flash photography or when the range finder generates no distance signal because of too low brightness of the scene . | 6 |
disclosed is an ultrasound diagnosis device for creating an ultrasound image with a high contrast - to - tissue ratio . said device sends a transmission pulse to the subject , uses an ultrasound probe to receive echoes reflected from an ultrasound contrast agent injected into the subject , and forms an image . the transmission pulse is sent such that nonlinear interactions between the constituent frequency components of said transmission pulse , as a result of the acoustic nonlinearity of the subject , do not produce sum and difference components in the frequency sensitivity range of the ultrasonic probe as the transmission pulse propagates across the subject . | 6 |
The Ariel mission will observe spectroscopically around 1000 exoplanets to further characterise their atmospheres. For the mission to be as efficient as possible, a good knowledge of the planets' ephemerides is needed before its launch in 2028. While ephemerides for some planets are being refined on a per-case basis, an organised effort to collectively verify or update them when necessary does not exist. In this study, we introduce the ExoClock project, an open, integrated and interactive platform with the purpose of producing a confirmed list of ephemerides for the planets that will be observed by Ariel. The project has been developed in a manner to make the best use of all available resources: observations reported in the literature, observations from space instruments and, mainly, observations from ground-based telescopes, including both professional and amateur observatories. To facilitate inexperienced observers and at the same time achieve homogeneity in the results, we created data collection and validation protocols, educational material and easy to use interfaces, open to everyone. ExoClock was launched in September 2019 and now counts over 140 participants from more than 15 countries around the world. In this release, we report the results of observations obtained until the 15h of April 2020 for 120 Ariel candidate targets. In total, 632 observations were used to either verify or update the ephemerides of 84 planets. Additionally, we developed the Exoplanet Characterisation Catalogue (ECC), a catalogue built in a consistent way to assist the ephemeris refinement process. So far, the collaborative open framework of the ExoClock project has proven to be highly efficient in coordinating scientific efforts involving diverse audiences. Therefore, we believe that it is a paradigm that can be applied in the future for other research purposes, too. | 9 |
the present invention relates to an improvement in an emitting - receiving facsimile apparatus designed with arrangement and structure allowing to realize a smaller apparatus than in the prior art . the apparatus of the present invention includes an emitting unit having a table for supporting and advancing the original in a horizontal direction and an original reading device positioned under the table , and a receiving unit positioned adjacent to the emitting unit and having a roll - formed recording material of which rotary axis coincides with the advancing direction of the original , an advancing device for advancing the recording material in a direction perpendicular to the advancing direction of the original , a recording device for recording information on the recording material , whereby the above - mentioned structure allowing to compactize the apparatus then in the prior art . | 7 |
the subject matter of the invention is a device and a method for storing a traction chain , more specifically a self - bracing traction chain . such a device and such a method for storing the traction chain so that it occupies very little space are provided by having the traction chain wound into a plurality of side - by - side turns about a winding apparatus carried so as to be rotatable about its longitudinal axis . | 5 |
disclosed is a scanning circuit for an electrical matrix keyboard . the keyboard has extended keys on a voltage line and a ground line . two extended line detector are incorporated into the circuit for detecting the extended keys without increasing input and output ports of the circuit , so that the circuit can be integrated into a chip at a lower cost . | 7 |
an apparatus for treating a multi component liquid substrate while leaving particulate matter therein as a skein of hollow fiber filtering membranes immersed in the substrate which is contained in a non - pressurized reservoir . a pumping fluid communication with the lumens of the membranes draws a component of the substrate as permeate through the membranes by applying a section to the lumens of the membranes . in various embodiments , an aeration system as a gas distributor for discharging air directly into the substrate within the skein , upper and lower headers of the skein are spaced apart by a gas tube , and a gas distribution system has through passages through the lower header to discharge bubbles into the substrate above the lower header . | 8 |
the exemplary embodiments herein provide a sealed transparent lcd assembly having a front and rear glass panel with a spacer positioned between the two panels to provide a sealed cavity containing a liquid crystal display . a wireless transmitter / receiver may be placed within the sealed cavity to receive image or video data wirelessly . the sealed transparent lcd assembly may be used with a display case which defines a cavity housing a second wireless transmitter / receiver which can push the image or video data to the wireless transmitter / receiver contained within the sealed cavity between the two glass panels . | 7 |
the present invention is a detection system and method for using the detection system in radiant energy imaging systems . in particular , the present invention is an improved detection system employing multiple screens for greater detection efficiency . and more particularly , the present invention is a detection system for detecting electromagnetic radiation having an enclosure having four adjacent walls , connected to each other at an angle and forming a rectangle and interior portion of the enclosure , a front side area and a back side area formed from the four adjacent walls and located at each end of the enclosure , at least two screens , that further include an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light , and a photodetector , positioned in the interior portion of the enclosure , having an active area responsive to the light . | 6 |
a self - advancing drilling system comprising a drilling apparatus , the drilling apparatus having at least one leading fluid cutting nozzle , means on the drilling apparatus to provide forward movement to the drilling apparatus , the drilling system further comprising a drill string formed from a recoverable flexible hose . | 4 |
spinal cord injury and other injuries and diseases of the nervous system often result in the inability to sense the need to empty the rectum or to control the timing of bowel movements . this invention includes microminiature electronic devices implanted on or around the large bowel to sense the volume and nature of rectal contents and to stimulate peristaltic contractions to empty the large bowel when it is convenient for the patient to do so . | 0 |
a method of processing a print order in which the entire order is delivered simultaneously . an exposed sheet carrying all the latent images of the order is developed in a single processing space . | 6 |
This repository contains the soil moisture index (SMI) Fortran program developed at the Dept. Computational Hydrosystems at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ. This sofware was developed initially for Samaniego et al. (2013, https://doi.org/10.1175/JHM-D-12-075.1). Features have been added for subsequent publications. These include Thober et al. (2015, https://doi.org/10.1175/JHM-D-15-0053.1), Zink et al. (2016, https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/11/7/074002), and Samaniego and Thober et al. (2018, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-018-0138-5). This version is also used in Rakovec et al. (2022) "The 2018--20 multi-year drought sets a new benchmark in Europe", under review. In particular, it was used in the creation of the associated dataset "The 2018-20 multi-year drought sets a new benchmark in Europe" (https://zenodo.org/record/5801249). It is also used in the second version of the German Drought Monitor Boeing et al. (2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-2021-402). Continuous development of the program is located in the git repository: https://git.ufz.de/chs/progs/SMI | 9 |
a wireless bidirectional communication system and method for tracking smart tags affixed to assets located within a defined area . asset tracking is provided by a central processor operated by a user . the central processor combined with communication modules communicates with the system tags for deriving corresponding assets &# 39 ; locations . communication is synchronized by way of broadcasting a clock generator signal over the communication link . the broadcasted clock signal is further used by the system for generating distinct time slots assigned to a tag by demand . synchronizing the communication between the tags and the central processor is beneficial for maintaining reliable and short messages across the data link and maintaining low power draw from the tag battery . | 8 |
there are described 1 - azoniabicyclooct - 1 - ene salt derivatives inclusive of 1 - azonia - 4 , 6 - dimethylbicyclooct - 1 - ene perchlorate , and a process for the preparation of the same . the derivatives can be prepared by heating dicyclopropylmethanimine salt derivative in a solvent , in the presence or absence of an ammonium salt . each of the derivatives is employed as an intermediate for preparing various medicines and agricultural chemicals . | 2 |
a computer implemented process of reviewing a manuscript and determining whether to print the manuscript into a publication substantially reduces the time and cost for authors to deliver the manuscript to journals and publishers . the process also reduces the personnel effort required to process and approve a manuscript on the publisher side . furthermore , the computer implemented process can timely and accurately track information related to the determination process and the final decision over the manuscript back to the author . as a result , a more efficient and effective manuscript review process can be achieved . | 8 |
the combustion gases of a burner in a heating furnace are discharged to a vent through a draft hood having three ports . the first and second ports communicate with the furnace and the vent respectively and define a first flow path for combustion gases through the chamber of the hood . the third port is open to the ambient atmosphere and defines a second flow path for dilution air through the chamber . separate temperature responsive , bimetallic elements sense the temperatures in the two paths and cause a vent damper to be moved toward and away from a position in which it closes the second port in response to the sensed temperatures to minimize the flow of dilution air . in a modified embodiment the draft hood is vertically elongate with the bimetallic elements positioned in a zone filling with hot products of combustion for minimizing the flow of dilution air and minimizing spillage of products of combustion during start - up and sudden changes in draft . | 5 |
disclosed is a system for handling large area , in - process , circuit panel layers . the circuit panel layers are thin and flimsy , and require rigid support for certain processing steps . the system includes a peripheral frame fixture for surrounding and supporting the in process circuit panel layer , and a a loading chuck for mounting the in - process circuit panel layer in the peripheral frame fixture . the peripheral frame fixture includes a bottom plate having a central opening to expose the circuit panel layer , a top frame having a corresponding central opening to expose the opposite surface of the circuit panel layer , and a compressive apparatus , as screws , bolts , or the like , for applying a z axis compressive force to the bottom plate , the top frame , and a panel layer therebetween . optionally , the fixture may include alignment pins or fiducials for aligning the bottom plate , a panel layer , and the top frame , and a robotic interface for a robotic arm to grasp and transfer the peripheral frame fixture . the system also includes a loading chuck for mounting the in - process circuit panel layer in the peripheral frame fixture . the loading chuck includes a peripheral edge for receiving the bottom plate of the peripheral frame fixture . this provides co - planarity of the in - process circuit panel layer , the bottom plate of the peripheral frame fixture , and the vacuum table . the vacuum table is within the area bounded by the peripheral edge of the loading chuck and the peripheral frame of the peripheral frame fixture , and is coplanar with them . the vacuum table includes slidable bearing surfaces , with vacuum apertures for drawing a vacuum to hold the panel in place , and slide actuators for moving the slidable bearing surfaces to apply x - y axis tension to a panel on the bearing surfaces . | 7 |
We present the results of a detailed investigation of the Galactic supernova remnant RCW 86 using the XMM-Newton X-ray telescope. RCW 86 is the probable remnant of SN 185 A.D., a supernova that likely exploded inside a wind-blown cavity. We use the XMM-Newton Reflection Grating Spectrometer to derive precise temperatures and ionization ages of the plasma, which are an indication of the interaction history of the remnant with the presumed cavity. We find that the spectra are well fitted by two non-equilibrium ionization models, which enables us to constrain the properties of the ejecta and interstellar matter plasma. Furthermore, we performed a principal component analysis on EPIC MOS and pn data to find regions with particular spectral properties. We present evidence that the shocked ejecta, emitting Fe K and Si line emission, are confined to a shell of approximately 2 pc width with an oblate spheroidal morphology. Using detailed hydrodynamical simulations, we show that general dynamical and emission properties at different portions of the remnant can be well reproduced by a Type Ia supernova that exploded in a non-spherically symmetric wind-blown cavity. We also show that this cavity can be created using general wind properties for a single degenerate system. Our data and simulations provide further evidence that RCW 86 is indeed the remnant of SN 185, and is the likely result of a Type Ia explosion of single degenerate origin. | 9 |
an assembly for thermal insulation of an mr magnet system during such a transport has a container for accommodating an mr magnet , the container being equipped with thermal insulation , and the container has an opening for accommodating a cooling unit . the assembly further has a protective cap , such that the opening is sealed in a reversible manner by the protective cap , and the protective cap is likewise equipped with thermal insulation . | 6 |
baked goods comprising a base portion and a filling or upper portion are prepared by applying the filling or upper portion dough to the base portion so that the filling or dough penetrates grooves in the dough of the base portion . the filling or upper portion is baked in place to cause the two portions to adhere and bond together . in an embodiment , a pet egg treat has the general shape of a longitudinal or transverse slice of hard - boiled egg . the yolk portion contains real egg yolk solids , while the outer egg - shaped portion contains flour , egg solids and any type of nutritious meal , including meat meal , fish meal , oat meal , or the like . flavorings , as well as vitamins , coloring agents , and minerals can be included . the treat is hard and helps to clean pets &# 39 ; teeth and gums , and provides chewing exercise for pets . the treat preferably has a round - or oval - shaped base portion having a light coloring to simulate the egg white portion of a hard - boiled egg , with the filling simulating the color and shape of the yolk , so that the product has the appearance of a slice of a hard - boiled egg . | 0 |
a combined laser position detector , infrared emissivity target and television target includes a light - transparent substrate having a tv target on one side and an infrared target on a second side , with the two targets in registration with one another . alternatively , the tv and ir target can be on the same side . the substrate is affixed to a housing that includes light - emitting sources behind the targets positioned to direct emitted light through the targets and also includes a recess for receiving a laser position detector with an opening behind the targets to permit light to pass through the targets and to impinge upon the surface of the detector . | 5 |
a system for automatically generating a wrapper for an entire website , the wrapper characterising the structure of the website , the system having a plurality of functional elements , including at least one annotation module to classify components of a page and generate an annotated , a page classification module to identify functional and informational components of an annotated page , and an action module to identify an action to be taken to further navigate the website , wherein at least one of the annotation module , page classification module and action module is operable in response to a plurality of domain - specific rules , where a domain is understood as a conceptual domain such as real estate , used cars , or electronics . | 6 |
the present invention relates generally to a method and system of advertising , and more particularly to a method and system of advertising that involves projection of a logo or advertisement from a drinking glass . the logo or advertisement projecting glassware has a light source that projects the inserted film when the glass is lifted . and the projection is turned off when the glassware is placed on a solid surface . this device allows for a new way to advertise . unlike traditional advertisement printed on a glass , the advertisement is not permanent and can be switched . it is also visible in dark environments such as bars | 6 |
to help identify shortcomings in software requirements for a software capability early in the software development lifecycle , the present invention discloses a method of logic testing a software requirement for a software capability , the method comprising : defining a logical representation of the software requirement ; defining a test scenario that corresponds to the software requirement ; and processing the defined logical representation with the defined test scenario to thereby generate a simulation result indicative of whether the software requirement needs alteration . preferably , the present invention is implemented as an integrated tool executed by a desktop pc or workstation that interacts with the user through a variety of graphical user interfaces to perform logic testing of software requirements . | 6 |
the automatic wood planer includes two front columns separately assembled at both sides of the input end of the feed table of the main body . the pin joint end of the rotary support is screwed at the preset location of the feed table . the swinging end of the rotary support is connected to the lifting seat , so that the cutter shaft is assembled between the pin joint end of the rotary support and the swinging end . the present invention saves more components and reduces the volume and fabrication costs with improved economic efficiency and applicability . | 1 |
traffic information is gathered by traffic centres and quite frequently it is desired to alert drivers to the presence of a hazard which can be avoided if an early warning can be given . however as most hazards are of local interest then in order to avoid transmitting the early warning nationally , a system is used to transmit the early warning to suitably equipped vehicles using the digital cellular radio network . in view of the fact that the location of the network &# 39 ; s base stations and their contemporaneous coverage areas may be unknown to the traffic centres it is necessary for the traffic centres to relay a description of the geographical area over which an early warning should be given to the control computer of the cellular network so that the control computer can decide which of the base stations provide a combined coverage area most closely matching the description of the geographical area and activate the transmitters of the selected base stations . | 6 |
We still do not know what causes aspherical planetary nebula (PN) morphologies. A plausible hypothesis is that they are due to the presence of a close stellar or substellar companion. So far, only ∼40 binary central stars of PN have been detected, almost all of them with such short periods that their binarity is revealed by photometric variability. Here we have endeavoured to discover binary central stars at any separation, thus determining the unbiased binary fraction of central stars of PN. This number, when compared to the binary fraction of the presumed parent population, can give a first handle on the origin of PN. By detecting the central stars in the I band we have searched for cool companions. We have found that 30 per cent of our sample have an I-band excess detected between 1 and a few σ, possibly denoting companions brighter than M3-4V and with separations smaller than ∼1000 au. By accounting for the undetectable companions, we determine a debiased binary fraction of 67-78 per cent for all companions at all separations. We compare this number to a main-sequence binary fraction of (50 ± 4) per cent determined for spectral types F6V-G2V, appropriate if the progenitors of today's PN central star population are indeed the F6V-G2V stars. The error on our estimate cannot be constrained tightly, but we determine it to be between 10 and 30 per cent. We conclude that the central star binary fraction may be larger than expected from the putative parent population. However, this result is based on a sample of 27 bona fide central stars and should be considered preliminary. The success of the I-band method rests critically on high-precision photometry and a reasonably large sample. From a similar analysis, using the more sensitive J band of a subset of 11 central stars, the binary fraction is 54 per cent for companions brighter than ∼M5-6V and with separations smaller than about 900 au. Debiasing this number in the same way as was done for the I band we obtain a binary fraction of 100-107 per cent. The two numbers should be the same and the discrepancy is likely due to small-number statistics. Finally, we note how the previously derived short-period PN binary fraction of 15-20 per cent is far larger than expected based on the main-sequence binary fraction and period distribution. <P />As a byproduct of our analysis we present an accurately vetted compilation of observed main-sequence star magnitudes, colours and masses, which can serve as a reference for future studies. We also present synthetic colours of hot stars as a function of temperature (20-170 kK) and gravity (log g = 6-8) for Solar and PG1159 compositions. | 9 |
the present invention generally relates to a propulsion apparatus for imparting thrust to a person . the propulsion apparatus is configured so as to be disposed or mounted on the user such that the thrust is transmitted to the rear of the user &# 39 ; s pelvic area . the propulsion apparatus may , for example , include a motor which is connected to a propeller for providing forward thrust . the propulsion , apparatus may , in particular , be used in association with skis for travelling over a snow covered surface ; however , it may be used in association with other similar or analogous devices for travel over the same or other surfaces . | 0 |
an electronic postage meter with a circuit to provide for a delay period before operation of a postage meter is disclosed . the circuit provides a fixed delay which is triggered when three input signals provided to the circuit become active . the input signals will be active in this embodiment to indicate satisfactory regulated voltage level , a satisfactory unregulated voltage level , and a satisfactory external clock frequency respectively . the output of the delay circuit upon acceptance of these active signals provides a reset delay signal to a system processor and also controls the signals that are provided to the non - volatile memories and the system printer . the circuit uses advantageously logic devices to provide the delay of the output signal rather than the traditional utilization of r - c network . the delay circuit is particularly useful in a system such as postage meter that utilizes a microprocessor and a non - volatile memory , to protect the contents of the non - volatile memory . | 6 |
the method of taking a blood sample utilizes a cannula having a penetrating point at its distal end and an elongate lateral opening through the cannula wall on the side opposite the point . the steps of the method include sealing the lateral opening with a slidable sleeve which has an outwardly - extending base , sealing the base against the patient &# 39 ; s skin , aligning the cannula with a blood vessel and inserting the cannula to a depth sufficient to pierce the blood vessel , and applying a slight vacuum on the cannula to withdraw blood therethrough . | 0 |
a user interface can provide location information . some embodiments include providing user access to a location management dashboard module . the location management dashboard module can include a graphical mapping module configured to display one or more groups of tracking devices . a first tracking device can be associated with the user and a second tracking device can be associated with a vehicle that the user is capable of monitoring . in several embodiments , the system enables the user to know the locations of vehicles in the user &# 39 ; s area and enables the user to monitor a vehicle &# 39 ; s location as the vehicle approaches the user . | 7 |
a docking system for securing a wheelchair into a vehicle in which a docking shoe is firmly attached to either the frame of the wheelchair or to the floor of the vehicle , or both . a firm anchor device , which may be a second docking shoe , is firmly attached to the other of the floor and wheelchair . a docking arm is mounted vertically in the anchor device and the wheelchair is positioned in the vehicle so that the docking shoe and the anchor device are vertically aligned one above the other so that the docking arm can be slidably and releasably locked into the docking shoe . preferably , the docking shoe includes an electrically operated , spring loaded , release mechanism , and may also include a slide mechanism to allow limited forward and rearward movement of the wheelchair while under restraint . | 0 |
an embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus , comprising a radio frequency switch capable of using tunable dielectric capacitors as the switching element . the apparatus may further comprise a cross connector connecting a plurality of ports and wherein at least one of the tunable dielectric capacitors may placed between the cross connector at and least one port , thereby enabling impedance variations between the cross connector and the ports . further , an embodiment of the present invention may provide at least one t connector between the cross connector and at least one of the plurality of ports , wherein at least one tunable dielectric capacitor may be associated with the t connector to vary the impedance in at least one node of the t connector . | 7 |
a sectional liquid dispensing container that includes a finger actuated pump assembly which extends a dip tube near the bottom of a container . the container has three individual components to form the complete assembly . the upper section of container has been designed to contain a tamper evident closure member ; mold incorporated at its lower most edge . the lower section ; containing a closure member mold incorporated onto its top edge , is designed to snap fit into upper section of container . the lower section is approximately one third the height of container or less . the lid cover snaps onto the bottom surface of the lower section , using the tamper evident closure member . the usage of these closures provide frangible edges for easy removal of locking tear bands ; which allow for separation of components , while also providing evidence of any product tampering . when finger pump assembly fails to dispense the remaining liquids in the container ; the bottom half of container is then detached to access liquids . the upper half of container and pump assembly can then be discarded . a lid cover is provided to protect remaining liquids from contamination and excess drying . the lid cover is designed to snap - fit onto the bottom edge and underneath the containers lower section . the present design provides for dual dispensing from one container when upper section has been modified into a separate enclosure . the usage of dual finger actuated pumps may be used . the sectional container allows consumers to regain usage of those liquids or creams otherwise lost . | 1 |
a dilator / insert internally support the lateral nasal walls and securely stay in place without discomfort . it stays inserted by a pair of ledges and / or catches , each resting behind a respective : limen nasi ridge ; and / or a foot of the columella . the insert is confined from shifting off those protuberances by being tall ; almost as tall near the entrances of the nose as the entrances themselves . when worn , the bridge / leg assemblies look like two central nose rings . the peripheral rigidity of the bridge / leg assemblies braces the lateral walls of the nose apart and keeps the ledges in position . catches can position midway rearward on bottom legs ; and they extend centrally enough to rest behind , without engaging , the feet of the columella . the function of the described embodiment is to improve nostril breathing . it , or a similarly functioning embodiment , assembled by incorporating nasal tubing can be used to keep nasal tubing in the nostrils and prevent such tubing from scraping the nasal walls . an embodiment of the insert can be used as comfortable nasal jewelry . | 0 |
We look into the 2851 <SUP>12</SUP>CO molecular clouds harboring <SUP>13</SUP>CO structures to reveal the distribution of the projected angular separations and radial velocity separations between their internal <SUP>13</SUP>CO structures. The projected angular separations are determined using the minimal spanning tree algorithm. We find that ~50% of the angular separations fall in a narrow range of ~3'-7' with a median of ~5', and the corresponding radial velocity separations mainly range from ~0.3 to 2.5 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>. The mean and standard deviation of the angular separations of the internal <SUP>13</SUP>CO structures within <SUP>12</SUP>CO clouds appear to be universal, independent of the <SUP>12</SUP>CO cloud angular areas and the counts of their internal <SUP>13</SUP>CO structures. We also reveal a scaling relation between the <SUP>12</SUP>CO cloud angular area and its harbored <SUP>13</SUP>CO structure count. These results suggest there is a preferred angular separation between <SUP>13</SUP>CO structures in these <SUP>12</SUP>CO clouds, considering the distance effects. According to that, we propose an alternative picture for the assembly and destruction of molecular clouds: there is a fundamental separation for the internal structures of molecular clouds, the build-up and destruction of molecular clouds proceeds under this fundamental unit. | 9 |
a memory management system and method include and use a cache buffer , a memory mapping table , a scratchpad cache , and a memory controller . the cache buffer is configured to store a plurality of data structures . the memory mapping table is configured to store a plurality of addresses of the data structures . the scratchpad cache is configured to store the base address of the data structures . the memory controller is configured to control reading and writing in the cache buffer and the scratchpad cache . the components are operable together under control of the memory controller to facilitate effective searching of the data structures in the memory management system . | 6 |
the chopper has a unique treadle design which allows a better utilization of space in order to accommodate the control functions in a compact foot - pedal sound effect . in the case of the chopper , the space is required to allow the multiple control functions required to achieve delay emulation , which is a new and unique sound effect generated by this product . the sound effect is controlled by means of a foot treadle that can uniquely control multiple parameters . the rate at which the foot treadle controls the effect is by means of a specific and unique optical coupling . to enable precise control of the effect , there is a visible read out of the modulation frequency which has not been achieved before in a foot pedal . further , the modulation frequency can be controlled by a midi sync code which is also unique in a foot - pedal format . | 6 |
the present invention relates to a flexible grinding product and a method of producing the same . such a grinding product comprises a flexible underlay which consists of two layers laminated to each other . these comprise a lower base layer and an upper layer , a cavity layer . the underlay includes a top surface having at least one adhesive layer arranged thereto after lamination and a layer of grinding agent applied by means of the adhesive layer . the grinding product is characterized in that the layer that is coated with grinding agent includes holes which form cavities , whereby the cavities provide space for grinding dust and grinding residues and facilitate their removal from the surface being ground . | 8 |
a durable on - column tunneled frit was developed for use in nanoflow uplc systems . the frit was tunneled during sol - gel reaction . the tunneled - frit fabrication process is easy and reproducible in terms of back pressure and durability . this design creates low backpressure with high liquid flow , which is suitable for the nanoflowuplc application . a short packing tunneled - frit column was demonstrated to sustain 10 , 000 psi continuous liquid flow for over one week without any particle leakage or pressure instability . the tunneled - frit was also successfully applied to the fabrication of nanouplc trapping and analytical column system . it was demonstrated to have high separation efficiency and sensitivity for the analysis of tryptic peptides as well as improved detection sensitivity for phosphopeptide analysis . | 1 |
a method for measuring load performance of a positive displacement motor test coupon . the test coupon comprises a partial length of a pdm stage and is received inside a sealable test chamber . in some embodiments , the test coupon may be cut from a failed pdm stage . the test chamber is filled with test fluid . in some embodiments , the test fluid may be drilling fluid sampled from a live well . rotation of the rotor on the test coupon actuates rotation of the stator . a braking torque is applied to the stator rotation , enabling evaluation of , for example , fatigue load performance of test coupon . additional embodiments comprise the rotor axis and the stator axis being offset in order to simulate rotor / stator eccentricity in a full size pdm stage . | 5 |
We investigate the fraction of quenched satellite galaxies in host galaxy groups and clusters using TNG300 in the IllustrisTNG cosmological magnetohydrodynamical simulations. The simulations show that most satellites are quenched after they fall into their final hosts, and that post-processing is a more dominant mechanism of galaxy quenching than pre-processing. We find that the fraction of quenched satellites at z = 0 increases with host mass, which implies that more massive hosts have higher quenching efficiency because they have more massive groups infalling. Furthermore, we find that hosts that have many early-infall satellites show a higher fraction of quenched satellites at z = 0 than those that have many late-infall satellites, which results in a scatter of the quenched fraction of satellites in a given mass range of hosts at z = 0. Our results highlight the significance of the mass of hosts and the different infall times of satellites in understanding galaxy quenching. | 9 |
venous reservoirs are interposed between the patient and the arterial pump and serve to remove air bubbles and provide compliance that accommodates variations in the volume of blood circulating in the extracorporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass . venous drainage by gravity alone provides an inadequate rate of blood return during procedures such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and bypass via femoral cannulation . in these cases the resistance of the venous cannula limits the maximum achievable flow . vacuum assisted venous drainage is a technique that overcomes flow limitations by applying suction to venous blood thereby increasing the pressure difference between the venous site and venous reservoir . prior art venous bags cannot be used with vavd unless a more expensive and complicated two - pump system is used . the present invention describes a soft - shell venous reservoir that allows vavd using a single pump . the invention describes a soft shell reservoir that is sealed within a , preferably , clear rigid housing . a gas port connected to the space between the bag and rigid housing is used to adjust the pressure within that space : it allows the user to adjust the “ atmospheric ” pressure about the external walls of the soft - shell reservoir . another aspect of the invention improves gas bubble removal . one form of the invention also incorporates means that improve gas bubble removal from blood transiting the collapsible reservoir . in another form of the invention the venous bag has all its ports extending from its top , an innovation that provides easy loading / unloading of the reservoir in / out of its holder and simplifies sealing the reservoir in a chamber thereby allowing the aforementioned vavd . | 8 |
We studied the variability of the linear polarization and brightness of the γ-ray binary LS I +61° 303. High-precision BVR photopolarimetric observations were carried out with the Dipol-2 polarimeter on the 2.2 m remotely controlled UH88 telescope at Mauna Kea Observatory and the 60 cm Tohoku telescope at Haleakala bservatory (Hawaii) over 140 nights in 2016-2019. We also determined the degree and angle of the interstellar polarization toward LS I +61° 303 using two out of four nearby field stars that have Gaia's parallaxes. After subtracting the interstellar polarization, we determined the position angle of the intrinsic polarization θ ≃ 11°, which can either be associated with the projection of the Be star's decretion disk axis on the plane of sky, or can differ from it by 90°. Using the Lomb-Scargle method, we performed timing analyses and period searches of our polarimetric and photometric data. We found statistically significant periodic variability of the normalized Stokes parameters q and u in all passbands. The most significant period of variability, P<SUB>Pol</SUB> = 13.244 ± 0.012 d, is equal to one half of the orbital period P<SUB>orb</SUB> = 26.496 d. The fits of the polarization variability curves with Fourier series show a dominant contribution from the second harmonic which is typical for binary systems with circular orbits and nearly symmetric distribution of light scattering material with respect to the orbital plane. The continuous change of polarization with the orbital phase implies co-planarity of the orbit of the compact object and the Be star's decretion disk. Using a model of Thomson scattering by a cloud that orbits the Be star, we obtained constraints on the orbital parameters, including a small eccentricity e < 0.2 and periastron phase of ϕ<SUB>p</SUB> ≈ 0.6, which coincides with the peaks in the radio, X-ray, and TeV emission. These constraints are independent of the assumption about the orientation of the decretion disk plane on the sky. We also extensively discuss the apparent inconsistency with the previous measurements of the orbital parameters from radial velocities. By folding the photometry data acquired during a three-year time span with the orbital period, we found a linear phase shift of the moments of the brightness maximum, confirming the possible existence of superorbital variability. | 9 |
a pistol grip drill has two control triggers on its hand grip . one trigger controls power to a motor in a casing of the drill and the other trigger initiates a sequence which interchanges the positions of two chucks . the chucks are mounted on a forward extension of the casing . the extension has two degrees of freedom . it is firstly capable of rotating through ninety degrees about the axis of a pivot to bring the unused chuck to the driving position in front of the casing . the second degree of freedom allows the extension to be then rotated about the driving axis of a drill drive shaft so that the displaced chuck is moved from an upwardly - pointing position to a downwardly position directly in front of the pistol grip . the interchanging of the chucks can be controlled by the hand of the user holding the hand grip . | 1 |
a communication terminal comprising : a communication part , a display portion , comprising one of an amoled type comprising a white pixel or pixels arranged in rgbw pattern and having a number of light emitting devices ; at least one of the light emitting devices being configured to have a first state and a second operational state , wherein in said first operational state said light emitting device emits light and in a said second operational state said light emitting device is transparent , an image capturing sensor arranged behind said display and aligned with the light emitting device and configured to continuously capture images and generate signals corresponding to said captured image , and a processing unit to receive the signals from the image capturing sensor and process said signals and produce an image comprising images captured by selecting between images captured during said first state . | 7 |
a pipe joint for plastic pipe includes a bell member and a spigot member . the bell member includes a tubular plastic body wall having a metal reinforcement ring . the spigot member , which is insertable into the bell member , includes a tubular plastic body wall having an internal surface and an external surface and a longitudinal axis and metal reinforcement encased within the tubular plastic body wall . a plurality of plastic ribs extend from the external surface of the tubular plastic body wall and form a gasket channel . | 1 |
the invention is a method and apparatus for determining a failure in a subsystem that is part of a system , the system being characterized in terms of a state vector comprising a plurality of state variables . the state vector is updated at times tδt using one or more kalman filter processes , j taking on integer values , k being a predetermined integer , k taking on integer values between 1 and k for each value of j , t being a predetermined integer , and δt being a predetermined time interval . the method comprises the steps : executing at present time a plurality of kalman filter processes where one of the kalman filter processes determines the state vector at present time minus tδt using data from subsystems without failures ; determining the values of one or more statistical measures of one or more residuals for each of one or more kalman filter processes for one or more time periods equal to or greater than tδt ; and determining a subsystem failure from the one or more values of the statistical measures . | 6 |
a device for protecting a handbag includes a bag , one or more elastic bands and an optional pliable trim piece , each attached to the bag . the elastic bands encircle the bag and are positioned between the opening and the bottom of the bag . the pliable trim piece encircles the bag and is positioned at the opening of the bag . | 0 |
a method for verifying on - chip decoupling capacitance by formulating and solving a linear problem . further , a software tool for determining decoupling capacitance on a computer chip using a linear problem . further , a method for designing an integrated circuit such that there is enough decoupling capacitance on the integrated circuit . | 6 |
a carton with an improved dispenser at one end of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap . this dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened . | 1 |
the invention concerns a method for the computerized control and / or regulation of a technical system . within the context of the method according to the invention , there is implemented in a preset regulating process an exploration rule by means of which new , as yet unknown , states of the technical system are started , a simulation model of the technical system checking whether the actions of the exploration rule lead to sequential states lying within predetermined thresholds . only in that case is the corresponding action performed according to the exploration rule on the technical system . the method according to the invention enables new states to be explored within the framework of the operation of a technical system , it being ensured through checking of appropriate thresholds that the exploration is carried out imperceptibly and does not lead to incorrect operation of the technical system . the method according to the invention is suitable in particular for controlling or regulating gas turbines or wind turbines . | 6 |
a hybrid greenhouse comprising a base for installing the hybrid greenhouse on a surface , a space frame delimiting side faces and a top face for enclosing a space above the surface , at least one retractable transparent screen for at least partially shielding the space from the elements when extended , and a netting for preventing entry of insects into the space while allowing air to flow therethrough . the space frame is anchored to the base . the retractable transparent screen is retractably mounted to the space frame . the netting is mounted to the space frame for completely enclosing the space . the at least one retractable transparent screen is mounted between the removable netting and the space . | 0 |
the present invention discloses a dissoluble pdms - modified p amphiphilic copolymer and the method of fabricating the same . the amphiphilic copolymer of the present invention is fabricated via chemically bonding hema , maa , and poly , bis terminated in aqueous solution . the pdms - modified p amphiphilic copolymer can be dissolved completely in polar solvents , particularly alcohol solvents , to facilitate subsequent processing . the amphiphilic copolymer features adjustable hydrophobic - hydrophilic properties and exhibits excellent biocompatibility . thus , it can be utilized in a number of advanced applications , including anti - fouling and drug delivery . | 2 |
a shielded flexible cable having a plurality of shielded electronic circuits in close proximity to one another such that signals transmitted on one of said plurality of shielded electronic circuits do not substantially interfere with signals transmitted on the other of said plurality of electronic circuits comprising a polyimide support member supporting a plurality of etched copper traces on a first side of said polyimide support member and a copper layer on a second side of said polyimide support member . said polyimide support member is flexible along at least one axis , and said plurality of etched copper traces and said copper layer substantially as flexible as said polyimide support member . | 8 |
a complete set of mating tools to be powered by an electric motor , or a hand held drill , for use in deburring shell casings , reaming primer pockets and cleaning and polishing shell casings , said set of mating tools comprising an adapter barrel , an adapter sleeve , and a case spinning tool , and said set containing a burring tool and a primer pocket reamer . | 1 |
a system is provided for distributing coded time or other information signals through the electrical gridwork of a facility such as a home , office , factory , or mobile vehicle for purposes of information display and / or control and monitoring of equipment and activities thereof . | 8 |
the invention relates to an installation for cold rolling strip - shaped rolling material , with a reversing stand disposed between two reel - up or unreeling coils or reels , and a second reversing stand in the rolling line of the first reversing stand , with both stands capable of being adjusted corresponding to consecutive passes for performing the rolling process , and to a method of cold rolling . | 1 |
in a standby state capable of forming an image , a period of a drive pulse of a heater in a fixing unit is made longer than that of the drive pulse in an image formation state to decrease the number of on / off times of a fixing heater , thereby decreasing a brightness flicker in an illumination equipment which is connected to a power supply system identical with that of an image formation apparatus for on / off controlling the heater to control temperature of the fixing unit to be at a target temperature . | 6 |
a method and apparatus for improving the water balance in the power unit by providing the exhaust gas from the cathode side of the pem fuel cell as a feed gas to the combustion system of the steam reforming system , condensing at least a portion of water present in the effluent from the combustion system in a condenser , and then transferring water vapor from the uncondensed portion of the effluent from the condenser to the gas fed to the cathode side of the pem fuel cell . water from the exhaust gas from the cathode side of the pem fuel cell is either captured in the condenser , or is reused in the feed gas of the cathode side of the pem fuel cell . by humidifying the air fed into system with the water vapor present in the exhaust gas , water is not lost from the system . instead , the air is being fed into the system is humidified with this water , which in turn allows the humidifier to operated at higher temperatures and / or use smaller radiators and fans and / or draw less parasitic power , thereby increasing overall system efficiency . | 7 |
a method , and a corresponding mechanism , are used for creating a self - describing kernel module . the method includes the steps of expressing data describing a module in a modmeta file format and creating a c language source file . the c language source file is created by translating the expressed data into a series of c language data structures , wherein the series of c language data structures comprises the c language source file . the c language source file is then compiled and linked into the module itself , thus making the module contain its own descriptive data . | 6 |
a utility lighter includes a trigger adapted to simultaneously engage a fuel valve and piezo - electric element . a safety mechanism engages the trigger to prevent inadvertent ignition of the lighter or use of the lighter by a small child . the safety mechanism physically restricts movement of the trigger when engaged . the safety mechanism may be disengaged to allow the trigger to be activated . the safety mechanism may be released without extinguishing the flame and is re - engaged when the trigger is released . | 5 |
a method and apparatus for selectively harvesting multiple components of a plant material . a grain component is separated from the plant material such as by processing the plant material through a primary threshing and separating mechanism . at least one additional component of the plant material is selectively harvested such as by subjecting the plant material to a secondary threshing and separating mechanism . for example , the stems of a plant material may be broken at a location adjacent one or more nodes thereof with the nodes and the internodal stem portions being subsequently separated for harvesting . the at least one additional component may then be consolidated and packaged for subsequent use or processing . the harvesting of the grain and of the at least one additional component may occur within a single harvesting machine , for example , during a single pass over a crop field . | 0 |
a color filter substrate manufacturing method includes the steps of forming a black matrix having a plurality of first apertures of the same shape on a support substrate , forming a color filter by an ink jet system , and forming an alignment mark within an effective display region . the alignment mark includes a second aperture different in shape from the first apertures of the black matrix and is used to form the color filter . | 1 |
an insect repellent and insecticide formulation for repelling and killing insects . the formulation includes a volume of water and essential ingredients of acetic acid and a limonene , particularly a mint extract . | 0 |
the invention concerns a method for manufacturing a shell , in particular a fuselage shell , a wing shell , a horizontal stabilizer shell or a vertical stabilizer shell , that is reinforced with a plurality of stiffening elements , for forming component parts for aircraft with high dimensional stability , wherein the stiffening elements and a shell skin are made with epoxy resin from at least partially cured carbon fiber reinforced semi - finished parts , the method comprising the following steps : positioning the stiffening elements on the shell skin , abutting connecting elements against the shell skin and the stiffening elements , and curing the connecting elements to form the shell . the invention also concerns a shell , in particular a fuselage shell , a wing shell , a horizontal stabilizer shell or a vertical stabilizer shell , manufactured in accordance with the inventive method . | 1 |
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