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norbornadiene is catalytically polymerized to a solid white polymer in the presence of a catalytic system of nickel acetylacetonate or a nickel - phosphine complex and an alkyl aluminum chloride . the polymer can be used as a solid high energy fuel . | 2 |
the present invention is a culling device that comprises a cable element , a retainer element and a floating element . when in use , the device is attached to a fish by way of the retainer element , which may be a clip , hook or other suitable element . the cable element is the link between the retainer element and the floating element . the floating element provides buoyancy to the device as a whole , and serves the purpose of indicating the weight of the fish to which the device is attached . the present invention further comprises a kit , the kit potentially including a plurality of devices , a scale , or some combination thereof . the present invention further comprises a method of using a device or kit . the present invention further comprises embodiments where a device disclosed herein is used on an animal other than a fish . | 0 |
herein disclosed is an arrangement of a canister - used emission control system in a motor vehicle . the canister is received in a recess which is defined by a panel member of a tire wheel housing of the vehicle . | 1 |
We report on XMM-Newton X-ray observations that reveal CTCV J2056-3014 to be an unusual accretion-powered, intermediate polar (IP) system. It is a member of the class of X-ray-faint IPs whose space density remains unconstrained but potentially very high, with L<SUB>x,0.3-12 keV</SUB> of 1.8 × 10<SUP>31</SUP> erg s<SUP>-1</SUP>. We discovered a coherent 29.6 s pulsation in X-rays that was also revealed in our reanalysis of published optical data, showing that the system harbors the fastest-spinning, securely known white dwarf (WD) so far. There is no substantial X-ray absorption in the system. Accretion occurs at a modest rate (∼6 × 10<SUP>-12</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB> yr<SUP>-1</SUP>) in a tall shock above the WD, while the star seems to be spinning in equilibrium and to have low magnetic fields. Further studies of CTCV J2056-3014 potentially have broad implications on the origin of magnetic fields in WDs, on the population and evolution of magnetic cataclysmic variables, and also on the physics of matter around rapidly rotating magnetic WDs. | 9 |
the present invention relates to the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions , including psoriasis , with a prodrug of 5 - fluorouracil . the invention relates to methods for treatment of psoriasis with capecitabine , an oral prodrug of 5 - fluorouracil . | 0 |
a wall mount to mount a display apparatus proximate a wall is disclosed . the wall mount may include a base to be attached to the wall ; a supporting bracket supported by the base ; a rotating bracket tiltably coupled with the supporting bracket , and on which the display apparatus is mounted ; an elastic member coupled with the supporting bracket ; and a supporting wire connected to the electric member and the rotating member . the elastic member may expand or contract relative to a movement of the rotating bracket . thus the present invention provides simplifies the assembly and enhances the usability of the wall mount as well as provides an easily adjustable tilt angle of the wall mount . | 5 |
high strength alpha - beta alloy comprising essentially al : 4 . 5 - 5 . 5 %, v : 3 . 0 - 5 . 0 %, mo : 0 . 3 - 1 . 8 %, fe : 0 . 2 - 1 . 2 %, oxygen 0 . 12 - 0 . 25 % ti : balance . all other incidental elements should be less than 0 . 1 % for each element and less than 0 . 5 % in total . the alloy possesses improved machinability and ballistic performance compared to ti - 6al - 4v . | 2 |
certain trans - 6 - pyrimidin - 5 - yl ]- ethyl ]- and ethenyl ] tetrahydro - 4 - hydroxypyran - 2 - ones and the corresponding dihydroxy ring - opened acids derived therefrom are potent inhibitors of the enzyme 3 - hydroxy - 3 - methylglutaryl - coenzyme a reductase and are useful as hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic agents . | 2 |
a light fixture having a uplight shade with an elongate downlight aperture includes a removable baffle configured to cover the elongate downlight aperture to control the amount of downwardly directed light . the light fixture includes an elongate ballast / electronic housing having opposing ends , and elongate side panel having opposing ends , and a pair of end pieces supportingly engaging the opposing ends of the ballast / electronic housing and the opposing ends of the side panels . the housing and side panel are laterally spaced apart , and together with the end pieces define an elongate downlight aperture . the side panel is positioned and orientated with respect to a light source mounted between the end pieces to act as a shade which reflects light upwardly from the light fixture . | 5 |
a low slung tool belt carrier includes pouches designed to be suspended from a belt strap construction with a shoulder strap crossing over the torso or shoulders to support the larger of two pouches , the pouches arranged to fit on the hips or be rested upon the hips of an individual . | 8 |
a roller bearing assembly includes an annular outer ring with first and second outer ring shoulders that define a first raceway in the outer ring . an annular inner ring may be disposed substantially concentrically within the outer ring , the inner ring including a base portion and first and second inner ring shoulders that extend from and are integral with the base portion to define a second raceway in the inner ring . a plurality of rolling elements may be arranged between the inner ring and outer ring and within the first and second raceways to rotatably couple the outer ring to the inner ring . | 5 |
The astorb database at Lowell Observatory is an actively curated catalog of all known asteroids in the Solar System. astorb has heritage dating back to the 1970s and has been publicly accessible since the 1990s. Work began in 2015 to modernize the underlying database infrastructure, operational software, and associated web applications. That effort involved the expansion of astorb to incorporate new data such as physical properties (e.g. albedo, colors, spectral types) from a variety of sources. The data in astorb are used to support a number of research tools hosted at https://asteroid.lowell.edu. Here we present a full description of the software tools, computational foundation, and data products upon which the astorb ecosystem has been built. | 9 |
a system comprising a processing logic adapted to activate multiple security levels for the system and a storage coupled to the processing logic via a bus , the bus adapted to transfer information between the storage and the processing logic . the system also comprises a monitoring logic coupled to the processing logic and comprising a range of addresses associated with a predetermined security level of the system . the monitoring logic obtains an address associated with the information . if a current security level matches the predetermined security level and if the address does not correspond to the range of addresses , the monitoring logic restricts usage of the system . | 6 |
a method and apparatus for forming an electric resistance heating coil of desired resistance that involves forming a straight end or pigtail at the ends of the coil whereby electrical connectors can be connected to the aligned pigtails and end insulators can separate the electrical connectors . | 7 |
a method includes querying a plurality of search engines for properties to identify for which content categories the search engines are suited . a query to locate content is communicated to those of the plurality of search engines suited to service the query to locate content , based on at least one content category of the query to locate content . | 8 |
in electrophoretic apparatus measuring the velocity of particles in a fluid , a reference beam and a scattered beam scattered by the particles in the fluid at various scattering angles must be heterodyned in order that the doppler frequency shift resulting from the scattering by the moving particles can be determined . the previous need for adjusting the optical path of the reference beam so that is always impinges with the scattered beam , independent of the scattering angle , upon the mixer or heterodyner is avoided by an automatic control of the direction of the reference and scattered beams relative to the mixer so that they both always impinge upon a predetermined location in the mixer independent of the scattering angle . the construction of the measuring cell and ways of mounting same in a housing to allow easy refilling and replacement are also disclosed . | 6 |
a fuel cell system includes , an oxidant feeder configured to supply an oxidant to a fuel cell , an oxidant passage which communicates with the fuel cell , a bypass passage which branches from the oxidant passage and along which part of the oxidant flows so as to bypass the fuel cell , a bypass valve which is provided in the bypass passage , an oxidant quantity - of - flow control unit which is configured to supply the quantity of flow of the oxidant corresponding to an amount of electricity required by the fuel cell , and an oxidant quantity - of - flow control unit for a sound vibration mode configured to supply a constant quantity of flow of the oxidant , and further includes a bypass valve control unit configured to control the bypass valve according to a requirement of the fuel cell when the oxidant quantity - of - flow control unit for the sound vibration mode controls the oxidant feeder . | 8 |
a sensor including : a base ; at least one component which moves relative to the base ; and a locking device for locking the at least one component in a predetermined stationary position in response to an external stimulus . where the sensor is an accelerometer , the external stimulus is preferably an acceleration of the sensor in which case the locking device locks the at least one component during periods in which the acceleration exceeds a predetermined value . the predetermined stationary position can be a null position taken by the at least one component corresponding to an acceleration that is substantially zero or an active position taken by the at least one component when acceleration equals a predicted acceleration other than zero . further , the locking device can lock the at least one component actively or passively . | 6 |
an ink jet printer is disclosed of the type wherein a plurality of nozzles emit parallel streams of droplets toward a target . each nozzle has a charging electrode to charge droplets selectively depending upon whether a particular droplet is intended for the target or a gutter . a pair of deflection plates span the paths of the droplet streams and deflects the charged droplets according to information to be printed . a multiple field electrostatic lens is used to align charged droplets from different nozzles to a common line on the target despite misalignments between nozzles relative to the common line . | 1 |
the present invention provides a method for ameliorating inflammatory and / or neuropathic pain in a subject by modifying the activity of n - methyl - d - aspartate receptors in cells of the subject by inhibition of the interaction of the unique domain of the tyrosine kinase src enzyme and the nmda receptor complex . | 2 |
Observations in the millimetre bands of maser-emitting planetary nebulae (PNe) are crucial to study their circumstellar molecular gas at the beginning of the PN phase. Maser-emitting PNe are in the earliest phases of PN formation; therefore, these sources are key objects to study the molecular content during the early evolution of PNe. These circumstellar envelopes are active sites for the formation of molecules. We present preliminary results of millimetre observations with the IRAM 30 m telescope towards one PN (IRAS 17393‑2727) of a sample of five maser-emitting PNe, where we detect 12CO and 13CO lines in both J=1→0 and J=2→1 transitions. | 9 |
Context. Despite their importance, routine and direct measurements of electric currents, j, in the solar atmosphere have generally not been possible. <BR /> Aims: We aim at demonstrating the capabilities of a newly developed method for determining electric currents in the solar photosphere. <BR /> Methods: We employ three-dimensional radiative magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) simulations to produce synthetic Stokes profiles in several spectral lines with a spatial resolution similar to what the newly operational 4-meter Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope solar telescope should achieve. We apply a newly developed inversion method of the polarized radiative transfer equation with magneto-hydrostatic (MHS) constraints to infer the magnetic field vector in the three-dimensional Cartesian domain, B(x, y, z), from the synthetic Stokes profiles. We then apply Ampere's law to determine the electric currents, j, from the inferred magnetic field, B(x, y, z), and compare the results with the electric currents present in the original MHD simulation. <BR /> Results: We show that the method employed here is able to attain reasonable reliability (close to 50% of the cases are within a factor of two, and this increases to 60%-70% for pixels with B ≥ 300 G) in the inference of electric currents for low atmospheric heights (optical depths at 500 nm τ<SUB>5</SUB>∈[1, 0.1]) regardless of whether a small or large number of spectral lines are inverted. Above these photospheric layers, the method's accuracy strongly deteriorates as magnetic fields become weaker and as the MHS approximation becomes less accurate. We also find that the inferred electric currents have a floor value that is related to low-magnetized plasma, where the uncertainty in the magnetic field inference prevents a sufficiently accurate determination of the spatial derivatives. <BR /> Conclusions: We present a method that allows the inference of the three components of the electric current vector at deep atmospheric layers (photospheric layers) from spectropolarimetric observations. | 9 |
the present invention discloses extruded articles , such as tubing or multilumen catheters , having hybrid composition , an axial length and a transverse cross - section orthogonal to the length . the extruded articles have unitary construction and require no assembly . the composition of each cross - section of the article along the length of the article is homogeneous and comprises a first extrudable material and / or a second extrudable material . the percentage of the two extrudable materials in any cross - section varies along the length of the article in a controlled , either continuous or discontinuous manner . the first and second extrudable materials are preferably elastomers having different durometers , color or radiopacity . the weight percentage of one of the two extrudable materials in a cross - section may vary abruptly , smoothly and / or periodically along the length of the article . | 8 |
a composition of a crystalline ferromagnetic material based upon nanoscale cobalt carbide particles and to a method of manufacturing the ferromagnetic material of the invention via a polyol reaction are disclosed . the crystalline ferromagnetic cobalt carbide nanoparticles of the invention are useful for high performance permanent magnet applications . the processes according to the invention are extendable to other carbide phases , for example to fe -, feco - carbides . fe - and feco - carbides are realizable by using as precursor salts fe -, co -, and mixtures of fe - and co - salts , such as acetates , nitrates , chlorides , bromides , citrates , and sulfates , among others . the materials according to the invention include mixtures and / or admixtures of cobalt carbides , as both co 2 c and co 3 c phases . mixtures may take the form of a collection of independent particles of co 2 c and co 3 c or as a collection of particles which consist of an intimate combination of co 2 c and co 3 c phases within individual particles . the relative proportions of these two phases as well as the morphology of each phase contribute to their attractive permanent magnet properties , particularly at low temperatures through room temperature and up to over 400 k . | 2 |
a cuff lock is provided . the cuff lock includes a pair of arcuate rod members having one end of each pivotally secured together . the opposing end of one rod member is affixed to a lock mechanism through a sleeve . the opposing end of the other rod member is releasably engaged by a rotatable latch of the lock mechanism through the sleeve . | 4 |
an apparatus for extinguishing undesired flames in liquid fuel - burning heaters having a wick partially disposed in a fuel supply reservoir in fluid communication with a fuel tank said apparatus comprising fuel flow cut - off means for interrupting said fluid communication in response to sensing excessive heat and wick withdrawal means for retracting said wick entirely into said wick fuel supply reservoir in response to sensing of excessive heat . | 5 |
a method to insert or splice new pictures into an existing video stream is provided where the video stream is compressed according to the mpeg - 2 video compression standard . the method assures that the new pictures will fit into the encoded stream in the space allotted without running over or under their given bit allocation . the method comprises of steps by which a number of new pictures may be encoded to a precise bit target given the number of free bits in the buffer at the start and end of the splicing , while preventing buffer overruns and under runs . | 7 |
a baby carriage includes a frame and a seat mounted onto the frame . the frame includes a support rack and a pair of handle sets coupled on the support rack . the handle sets have respectively an elevation set and a folding set connected through a flexible member . the elevation set can adjust the height of a handgrip located at the upper end of the handle set . the folding set has an elastic pin and is inserted into the support rack . through a driving member located on the upper end of the handle set , the latching state between elastic pin and the support rack can be released to rapidly fold and retract the frame . usability is therefore improved and the folded size can also be reduced . | 1 |
an aromatics complex producing one or more xylene isomers offers a large number of opportunities to conserve energy by heat exchange within the complex . one previously unrecognized opportunity is through providing two parallel distillation columns operating at different pressures to separate c 8 aromatics from c 9 + aromatics . the parallel columns offer additional opportunities to conserve energy within the complex through heat exchange in associated xylene recovery facilities . | 2 |
We study two recent conjectures for holographic complexity: the complexity=action conjecture and the complexity=volume conjecture. In particular, we examine the structure of the UV divergences appearing in these quantities, and show that the coefficients can be written as local integrals of geometric quantities in the boundary. We also consider extending these conjectures to evaluate the complexity of the mixed state produced by reducing the pure global state to a specific subregion of the boundary time slice. The UV divergences in this subregion complexity have a similar geometric structure, but there are also new divergences associated with the geometry of the surface enclosing the boundary region of interest. We discuss possible implications arising from the geometric nature of these UV divergences. | 9 |
an arrangement for generating page and / or device - optimized cascading style sheets is disclosed in which css blocks are provided in a collection of one or more files . in an illustrative example , the collection of files is arranged as xml files . each css block is marked with attributes that indicate to which modules used to compose a page it applies , and / or its applicability to a specific device . at page rendering time , the css for the page is dynamically generated by selecting css blocks from the files based on detected device capabilities and / or the modules on the page . | 6 |
an apparatus for providing deceleration rate information of a user operating a vehicle is disclosed . the apparatus includes a unit including an accelerometer , a processor , and a lighting mechanism . the processor receives from the accelerometer deceleration info of the vehicle and variably adjusts at least one aspect of the lighting mechanism , thereby quantitatively signaling the deceleration rate to a driver of a following vehicle . the unit may be mounted on an article of clothing , a bag , or the vehicle itself . | 6 |
disclosed is an apparatus for preparing phosphoric acid from a fume exiting the kiln in a kiln phosphoric acid process , the apparatus comprises a hydration tower and an acid solution cyclical spraying system , a fume inlet of the fume exiting the kiln is disposed at a lower portion of the hydration tower , a fume outlet after hydration and absorption is disposed at the top , a spraying device is disposed in a cavity of the hydration tower above the fume inlet , a liquid inlet of the acid solution cyclical spraying system is disposed on a bottom of the hydration tower , a liquid outlet of the acid solution cyclical spraying system is connected to a liquid intake pipe of the spraying device . the present invention has the advantages of simple structure , reasonable layout , strong adaptability , high raw material utilization rate , reduced contaminant emissions , and high recovery rate of phosphoric acid etc . | 1 |
a process and apparatus for biologically treating water . the inventive process preferably comprises the steps of : adding a sulfur - containing oxygen scavenger to the water in an amount effective for at least reducing the amount of dissolved free oxygen contained in the water ; removing at least a portion of a substance from the water by exposing the water to microorganisms effective for biologically removing the substance therefrom ; and feeding a biostimulant to the microorganisms effective for increasing the rate at which step occurs . the inventive apparatus preferably comprises a system for adding the sulfur - containing oxygen scavenger to the source water stream and a system for feeding the biostimulant to the microorganisms . | 8 |
a wire bonding capillary having an extended service life - time , the use of which results in bonds with improved and stable qualities . the capillary includes a polymeric film which is vapor phase polymerized on the out side of the capillary tip in which a threaded bond wire travels . the polymeric film prevents bond deterioration and capillary clogging by layers of contaminates which originate from the wire and the capillary manufacturing processes , and which would otherwise accumulate inside the bore and on the face of the tip of the capillary . | 7 |
n - benzylpiperidineisoindolinones , which have activity as class iii antiarrhythmic agents , acting by prolonging cardiac action potential repolarization . the invention further provides for compositions incorporating the compounds and methods of their use , as well as providing for pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds . | 2 |
We present results of a high angular resolution survey of massive OB stars in the Cygnus OB2 association that we conducted with the fine guidance sensor 1R (FGS1r) on the Hubble Space Telescope. FGS1r is able to resolve binary systems with a magnitude difference ΔV < 4 down to separations as small as 0.''01. The sample includes 58 of the brighter members of Cyg OB2, one of the closest examples of an environment containing a large number of very young and massive stars. We resolved binary companions for 12 targets and confirmed the triple nature of one other target, and we offer evidence of marginally resolved companions for two additional stars. We confirm the binary nature of 11 of these systems from complementary adaptive optics imaging observations. The overall binary frequency in our study is 22% to 26% corresponding to orbital periods ranging from 20 to 20,000 yr. When combined with the known short-period spectroscopic binaries, the results support the hypothesis that the binary fraction among massive stars is >60%. One of the new discoveries is a companion to the hypergiant star MT 304 = Cyg OB2-12, and future measurements of orbital motion should provide mass estimates for this very luminous star. | 9 |
the invention provides an audio interface device and method utilizing a single audio jack connector for plugging into a three - wire analog microphone or a three - wire digital microphone , thereby reducing dimensions and production costs thereof and an electronic system using the same . the audio interface comprises an audio jack connector , having first to third contacts electronically connected with the three - wire microphone plugged thereinto ; and an audio processing device , detecting a type of the three - wire microphone plugged into the audio jack connector , outputting a clock signal to the three - wire microphone and receiving a digital audio signal from the three - wire microphone when the type is digital ; or receiving analog audio signals from the three - wire microphone when the type is analog . | 7 |
a semiconductor memory over - driving scheme for a semiconductor memory device makes it possible to secure a high - speed sensing operation of a memory sense amplifier , regardless of a change of a power supply voltage . over - driving efficiency is improved by controlling the discharging time and the drivability using different sized the drivers when the power supply voltage fluctuates while the bit line over - driving operation is performed . | 6 |
a system for making modular all of the components of hydronic heating systems so that they can be assembled in various configurations with a minimum of error and labor . the system includes a modular transition adaptor that completes a first hydronic loop and provides a supply outlet and return inlet for servicing a second hydronic loop which is dependent from the first . the transition adaptor has standard spacing and fittings for simple and error free connection to other components such as boilers and mechanical modules . the system also includes a modular supply - return connector that can be connected to the branch outlet and branch inlet of the transition adaptor and to other supply - return connectors . each supply - return connector includes further branches to provide heated liquid to hydronic radiator loops . the supply - return connectors may include pumps or valves . | 8 |
Galactic rotation curves exhibit a diverse range of inner slopes. Observational data indicates that explaining this diversity may require a mechanism that correlates a galaxy's surface brightness with the central-most region of its dark matter halo. In this work, we compare several concrete models that capture the relevant physics required to explain the galaxy diversity problem. We focus specifically on a Self-Interacting Dark Matter (SIDM) model with an isothermal core and two Cold Dark Matter (CDM) models with/without baryonic feedback. In contrast to the CDM case, the SIDM model can lead to the formation of an isothermal core in the halo, and is also mostly insensitive to baryonic feedback processes, which act on longer time-scales. Using rotation curves from 90 galaxies in the Spitzer Photometry & Accurate Rotation Curves (SPARC) catalog, we perform a comprehensive model comparison that addresses issues of statistical methodology from prior works. The best-fit halo models that we recover are consistent with standard CDM concentration-mass and abundance matching relations. We find that both the SIDM and feedback-affected CDM models are better than a CDM model with no feedback in explaining the rotation curves of low and high surface brightness galaxies in the sample. However, when compared to each other, there is no strong statistical preference for either the SIDM or the feedback-affected CDM halo model as the source of galaxy diversity in the SPARC catalog. | 9 |
system for protecting a group of location of a network by anticipating an act of vandalism . a monitoring apparatus connected to detection apparatus on the location in order to establish in real time a modification of the state of a location as a result of an act of vadalism , a storage apparatus for storing the fixed characteristics of each location , a processing apparatus and a display for displaying the result supplied by the processing apparatus . this processing apparatus is able to communicate with the monitoring apparatus so that it can be informed in real time of an act of vandalism affecting a location , store the characteristics of the vandalized locations , determine the trajectories of the vandals , extrapolate said trajectories to forecast a location liable to be vandalized and inform an operator by supplying using the display means information in such a way as to protect a location liable to be vandalized by anticipating the trajectory of a vandal . | 6 |
the present invention generally relates to a jewelry ring and a method for the production of such a jewelry ring . the jewelry ring consists of a first ring having an inner surface area , a second ring and a sliding ring , the latter is located between the first ring and the second ring to ease a preferably frictionless twistability of the two rings to each other . | 0 |
a device and method for automating the handling and testing of microbiological specimens are provided . a portable specimen collection vehicle is provided which comprises a protective housing , a specimen chamber for receiving a biospecimen sample , a plurality of culturing chambers each for receiving a portion of the biospecimen sample and each containing a different culture medium , a system of fluid ducts connecting the specimen chamber to each of the culturing chambers , and an actuator that facilitates flow of portions of the biospecimen sample from the specimen chamber through the system of fluid ducts and into each of the culturing chambers , wherein biological organisms in the biospecimen begin to grow in one or more of the culturing chambers and cultured portions of the biospecimen sample can be withdrawn selectively from the apparatus . a microbiology automation platform includes a computer system that integrates microbiology laboratory instruments and workflow logic in order to perform organism detection and susceptibilities on specimens contained in an scv . the platform is intended to automate the work of a medical technologist which is characteristically labor intensive . the work performed by the platform includes accession of the specimen , pre - test processes , detection and susceptibility assays , post - test handling and reporting of results . | 2 |
a panel system for use within an interior of a vehicle includes a panel member configured for placement along the overhead portion of the interior of the vehicle . a support member substantially surrounds the panel member and is configured for attachment to the vehicle . the support member includes frame segments interconnected by connectors . at least one fastener is provided for securing the panel member to the support member . an accessory mounted is to a receiving structure on a frame segment and is configured for use by an occupant of the vehicle . | 1 |
a device for binding a boot to a cross - country ski , the device fixing the front of the boot to the ski while allowing the rear of the boot to move relative to the ski between a low position and a high position . the device includes an elastic return system for applying an elastic return force to return the boot to the low position , and an elastic abutment operable at the end of travel of the boot toward the high position . | 0 |
First release of the Mars Subsurface Ice Model (MSIM) in a dedicated repository. Most of MSIM is almost 20 years old. Over the past 7 years, it was distributed as part of the "Planetary Code Collection". MSIM finally has its own repository. This first release starts with version number 1.2.0, because the latest version of the Planetary Code Collection was 1.1.9. | 9 |
Formation of supermassive black holes (BHs) remains a theoretical challenge. In many models, especially beginning from stellar relic 'seeds,' this requires sustained super-Eddington accretion. While studies have shown BHs can violate the Eddington limit on accretion disc scales given sufficient 'fuelling' from larger scales, what remains unclear is whether or not BHs can actually capture sufficient gas from their surrounding interstellar medium (ISM). We explore this in a suite of multiphysics high-resolution simulations of BH growth in magnetized, star-forming dense gas complexes including dynamical stellar feedback from radiation, stellar mass-loss, and supernovae, exploring populations of seeds with masses $\sim 1\!-\!10^{4}\, \mathrm{M}_{\odot }$. In this initial study, we neglect feedback from the BHs: so this sets a strong upper limit to the accretion rates seeds can sustain. We show that stellar feedback plays a key role. Complexes with gravitational pressure/surface density below $\sim 10^{3}\, \mathrm{M}_{\odot }\, {\rm pc^{-2}}$ are disrupted with low star formation efficiencies so provide poor environments for BH growth. But in denser cloud complexes, early stellar feedback does not rapidly destroy the clouds but does generate strong shocks and dense clumps, allowing $\sim 1{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$ of randomly initialized seeds to encounter a dense clump with low relative velocity and produce runaway, hyper-Eddington accretion (growing by orders of magnitude). Remarkably, mass growth under these conditions is almost independent of initial BH mass, allowing rapid intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) formation even for stellar-mass seeds. This defines a necessary (but perhaps not sufficient) set of criteria for runaway BH growth: we provide analytic estimates for the probability of runaway growth under different ISM conditions. | 9 |
a gift card assembly includes a substrate , a gift card , and a card carrying member interposed between the substrate and the gift card . the card carrying member is releasably attached to the substrate and releasably attached to the gift card . the card carrying member resiliently or movably carries the gift card relative to the substrate such that the gift card is allowed to be spaced from the substrate when the gift card assembly is in a displayed configuration and is allowed to achieve a position adjacent to the substrate when the gift card assembly is in a stowed configuration . | 1 |
<BR /> Aims: We aim to measure the Sloan r′, Sloan i′, J, and Ks magnitudes of Starlink's STARLINK-1130 (Darksat) and STARLINK-1113 low Earth orbit (LEO) communication satellites and determine the effectiveness of the Darksat darkening treatment from the optical to the near-infrared (NIR). <BR /> Methods: Four observations of Starlink's LEO communication satellites, Darksat and STARLINK-1113, were conducted on two nights with two telescopes. The Chakana 0.6 m telescope at the Ckoirama observatory (Chile) observed both satellites on 5 Mar. 2020 (UTC) and 7 Mar. 2020 (UTC) using a Sloan r′ and Sloan i′ filter, respectively. The ESO VISTA 4.1 m telescope with the VIRCAM instrument observed both satellites on 5 Mar. 2020 (UTC) and 7 Mar. 2020 (UTC) in the NIR J-band and Ks-band, respectively. <BR /> Results: The calibration, image processing, and analysis of the Darksat images give r ≈ 5.6 mag, i ≈ 5.0 mag, J ≈ 4.2 mag, and Ks ≈ 4.0 mag when scaled to a range of 550 km (airmass = 1) and corrected for the solar incidence and observer phase angles. In comparison, the STARLINK-1113 images give r ≈ 4.9 mag, i ≈ 4.4 mag, J ≈ 3.8 mag, and Ks ≈ 3.6 mag when corrected for range, solar incidence, and observer phase angles. The data and results presented in this work show that the special darkening coating used by Starlink for Darksat has darkened the Sloan r′ magnitude by 50%, Sloan i′ magnitude by 42%, NIR J magnitude by 32%, and NIR Ks magnitude by 28%. <BR /> Conclusions: The results show that both satellites increase in reflective brightness with increasing wavelength and that the effectiveness of the darkening treatment is reduced at longer wavelengths. This shows that the mitigation strategies being developed by Starlink and other LEO satellite operators need to take into account other wavelengths, not just the optical. This work highlights the continued importance of obtaining multi-wavelength observations of many different LEO satellites in order to characterise their reflective properties and to aid the community in developing impact simulations and developing mitigation tools. | 9 |
method for determining geometric data for parking processes of vehicles , wherein the lateral distance between the vehicle and a curb is measured several times successively by means of a distance sensor attached to the vehicle as the vehicle is driven by the parking space . the angle of the longitudinal axis of a vehicle and the curb is ascertained by determining a sideways movement angle between the present longitudinal direction of the vehicle and a preset longitudinal direction , which angle results from the sideways movement of the vehicle as it is driven along , by determining a curb angle between the preset longitudinal direction and the curb , which angle results from the course of the curb contour , and by determining the angle between the present longitudinal axis of the vehicle and the curb by adding the angle of sideways movement and the curb angle . | 6 |
Final analysis code used for the accepted manuscript. | 9 |
Measurements of the clustering of galaxies in Fourier space, and at low wavenumbers, offer a window into the early Universe via the possible presence of scale dependent bias generated by Primordial Non Gaussianites. On such large scales a Newtonian treatment of density perturbations might not be sufficient to describe the measurements, and a fully relativistic calculation should be employed. The interpretation of the data is thus further complicated by the fact that relativistic effects break statistical homogeneity and isotropy and are potentially divergent in the Infra-Red (IR). In this work we compute for the first time the ensemble average of the most used Fourier space estimator in spectroscopic surveys, including all general relativistic (GR) effects, and allowing for an arbitrary choice of angular and radial selection functions. We show that any observable is free of IR sensitivity once all the GR terms, individually divergent, are taken into account, and that this cancellation is a consequence of the presence of the Weinberg adiabatic mode as a solution to Einstein's equations. We then study the importance of GR effects, including lensing magnification, in the interpretation of the galaxy power spectrum multipoles, finding that they are in general a small, less than ten percent level, correction to the leading redshift space distortions term. This work represents the baseline for future investigations of the interplay between Primordial Non Gaussianities and GR effects on large scales and in Fourier space. | 9 |
a system for denying or allowing delivery of an incoming electronic mail message that indicates a source e - mail server , source domain , and an addressee for the message . a central e - mail server registry database stores information for all e - mail servers authorized to send e - mail messages over the internet . each e - mail recipient can specify characteristics of domains that are authorized to send e - mail messages to the recipient . when an incoming e - mail message arrives at the recipient &# 39 ; s e - mail server , the server accesses the registry database to determine whether the source e - mail server and / or domain are registered , and if so , whether the registration in good standing , and whether the source domain possesses the specified characteristics . if these conditions are not met , delivery of the e - mail is denied . registered e - mail servers can download specified server information from the central registry and store it in a local registry . when incoming messages arrive at the server , the local registry is checked first , if unsuccessful , the central registry is checked . | 7 |
this invention relates generally to a platinized tin oxide - based catalyst . it relates particularly to an improved platinized tin oxide - based catalyst able to decompose nitric oxide to nitrogen and oxygen without the necessity of a reducing gas . | 1 |
We compile and homogenize local galaxy samples with available information on morphology, and stellar, HI and/or H<SUB>2</SUB> masses. After taking into account non gas detections, we determine the HI- and H<SUB>2</SUB>-to-stellar mass relations and their 1σ scatter for late- and early-type galaxies. These relations are fitted to single or double power laws. Late-type galaxies are significantly gas richer than early-type ones, especially at high masses. The H<SUB>2</SUB>-to-HI mass ratios as a function of M<SUB>*</SUB> are discussed. We constrain the distribution functions of the HI- and H<SUB>2</SUB>-to-stellar mass ratios. We find that they can be described by a Schechter function for late types and a (broken) Schechter + uniform function for early types. Using the observed galaxy stellar mass function and the volumecomplete late-to-early-type galaxy ratio as a function of M<SUB>*</SUB>, these distributions are mapped into HI and H<SUB>2</SUB> mass functions. The mass functions are consistent with those inferred from large surveys. The results presented here can be used to constrain models and simulations of galaxy evolution. | 9 |
a rolling contact bearing includes a shaft having a first radial elevation and a second radial elevation . a first inner ring has a first raceway for the rolling bodies to roll on , a first radial narrowing and a second radial narrowing , the first radial elevation and the first radial narrowing forming a first press fit , and , respectively , the second radial elevation and the second radial narrowing forming a second press fit . the shaft has a third radial elevation and a fourth radial elevation . a second inner ring has a second , radially outer rolling body raceway for rolling bodies to roll on , a third radial narrowing and a fourth radial narrowing , wherein the third radial elevation and the third radial narrowing forming a third press fit and , respectively , the fourth radial elevation and the fourth radial narrowing forming a fourth press fit . | 8 |
Spectral lines from formaldehyde (H<SUB>2</SUB>CO) molecules at cm wavelengths are typically detected in absorption and trace a broad range of environments, from diffuse gas to giant molecular clouds. In contrast, thermal emission of formaldehyde lines at cm wavelengths is rare. In previous observations with the 100 m Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), we detected 2 cm formaldehyde emission towards NGC 7538 IRS1 - a high-mass protostellar object in a prominent star-forming region of our Galaxy. We present further GBT observations of the 2 and 1 cm H<SUB>2</SUB>CO lines to investigate the nature of the 2 cm H<SUB>2</SUB>CO emission. We conducted observations to constrain the angular size of the 2 cm emission region based on a East-West and North-South cross-scan map. Gaussian fits of the spatial distribution in the East-West direction show a deconvolved size (at half maximum) of the 2 cm emission of 50 arcsec ± 8 arcsec. The 1 cm H<SUB>2</SUB>CO observations revealed emission superimposed on a weak absorption feature. A non-LTE radiative transfer analysis shows that the H<SUB>2</SUB>CO emission is consistent with quasi-thermal radiation from dense gas (${\sim}10^5$-$10^6$ cm<SUP>-3</SUP>). We also report detection of four transitions of CH<SUB>3</SUB>OH (12.2, 26.8, 28.3, 28.9 GHz), the (8,8) transition of NH<SUB>3</SUB> (26.5 GHz), and a cross-scan map of the 13 GHz SO line that shows extended emission (>50 arcsec). | 9 |
a matrix driver is provided , comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes , energizing means for successively pulse - driving and scanning the light emitting diodes , and control means for instructing the energizing means about the sequence of scanning , characterized by protective means for preventing one specified diode among the light emitting diodes from being continuously pulse - energized . | 6 |
a computer implemented method and system for executing block trades for a security includes steps or devices for receiving a block trade request , at a computer system . the block request includes data representing a quantity of shares of the security to be traded over a period of time . the computer system divides the period of time into a plurality of time bins . a computer system , for the received block trade request , computes , for each time bin , a number of shares to be traded as a trading target based on at least historical trading volumes using predictive analysis . for a first time bin , a computer system generates executable trade orders for a number of shares to be traded that is substantially equal to the trading target for the first time bin . a computer system executes at least a portion of the executable trade orders in a trade forum within each time bin in the future . | 6 |
We present ALMA CO(2-1) observations toward a massive infrared dark cloud G28.37+0.07. The ALMA data reveal numerous molecular (CO) outflows with a wide range of sizes throughout the cloud. Sixty-two 1.3 mm continuum cores were identified to be driving molecular outflows. We have determined the position angle in the plane-of-sky of 120 CO outflow lobes and studied their distribution. We find that the distribution of the plane-of-sky outflow position angles peaks at about 100°, corresponding to a concentration of outflows with an approximately east-west direction. For most outflows, we have been able to estimate the plane-of-sky angle between the outflow axis and the filament that harbors the protostar that powers the outflow. Statistical tests strongly indicate that the distribution of outflow-filament orientations is consistent with most outflow axes being mostly orthogonal to their parent filament in three dimensions. Such alignment may result from filament fragmentation or continuous mass transportation from the filament to the embedded protostellar core. The latter is suggested by recent numerical studies with moderately strong magnetic fields. | 9 |
a method and apparatus for facilitating a business transaction wherein a merchant / operator is presented with transaction - related information in the operator &# 39 ; s preferred language and currency , wherein the customer is presented with transaction - related information in the customer &# 39 ; s preferred language and currency , and wherein the customer &# 39 ; s language and currency are different from the operator &# 39 ; s language and currency . this allows persons who speak different languages and who are used to conducting transactions in different currencies to readily engage in business transactions . the method and apparatus can be employed , for example , in a credit card or debit card terminal , thereby allowing a merchant to easily accommodate tourists from foreign countries . the customer &# 39 ; s language and / or currency preferences may be obtained from a credit card / debit card , cellular telephone , smart card , or other portable memory medium prior to or during the transaction , thereby obviating the need to manually select a preferred a language and currency for each transaction . | 6 |
the present invention relates to molds and mold portions that comprise or have integrated therewith a resinous material and comprise at least one electromagnetic actuator imbedded in the resinous material , so as to be capable of further forming the at least one precursor area of the work piece . the resin is used to locate the coil , and clamps or other restraints preferably are used to keep the weaker electrically insulating resin out of a state of large tensile stress or strain , which may cause it to fracture . preferably , the resinous material comprises metallic flakes imbedded therein . | 8 |
a foam reduction agent consisting of dibasic esters is shown and a process using a liquid contact with polystyrene foam wherein the higher boiling temperature of the dibasic esters and contact with the liquid provides a volume reduction process and less evaporation loss as well as safer transportation of the chemicals and the polystyrene in its reduced state . the resulting reduced sludge is also recyclable to superior quality raw polystyrene foam beads and the reduction agents are recoverable for future use . the resulting sludge also has unexpected beneficial uses hereto for unknown as a waterproofing agent . | 2 |
the present invention features a covert surveillance system employing airborne delivery assets for obtaining photographic information . exterior , high - resolution video surveillance of towns , military facilities , factories , hideouts and other areas of interest are made possible with real - time mode monitoring . the system comprises a compact surveillance assembly that may be embellished with a variety of camouflage schemes to mesh with the natural environment of deployment . the surveillance assembly is made from a sufficiently high - density material and is equipped with a penetrating nose cone configured for embedding into the earth &# 39 ; s surface . the assembly comprises impact shock absorption means , camera means , transmitter / receiver means , a control unit and on - site power means . after being made airborne , the surveillance assemblies may be deployed to target sites by either remote guidance means | 7 |
We present the first polarimetric space very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) observations of OJ 287, observed with RadioAstron at 22 GHz during a perigee session on 2014 April 4 and five near-in-time snapshots, together with contemporaneous ground VLBI observations at 15, 43, and 86 GHz. Ground-space fringes were obtained up to a projected baseline of 3.9 Earth diameters during the perigee session, and at a record 15.1 Earth diameters during the snapshot sessions, allowing us to image the innermost jet at an angular resolution of ~50μ as, the highest ever achieved at 22 GHz for OJ 287. Comparison with ground-based VLBI observations reveals a progressive jet bending with increasing angular resolution that agrees with predictions from a supermassive binary black hole model, although other models cannot be ruled out. Spectral analyses suggest that the VLBI core is dominated by the internal energy of the emitting particles during the onset of a multiwavelength flare, while the parsec-scale jet is consistent with being in equipartition between the particles and magnetic field. Estimated minimum brightness temperatures from the visibility amplitudes show a continued rising trend with projected baseline length up to 10<SUP>13</SUP> K, reconciled with the inverse-Compton limit through Doppler boosting for a jet closely oriented to the line of sight. The observed electric vector position angle suggests that the innermost jet has a predominantly toroidal magnetic field, which, together with marginal evidence of a gradient in rotation measure across the jet width, indicates that the VLBI core is threaded by a helical magnetic field, in agreement with jet formation models. | 9 |
added memoisation support use separate images for each geomarker, not tags fix bug where a missing county would cause a failure | 9 |
the invention is directed to the enhanced expression and purification of lipoxygenase enzymes . these enzymes are of wide - spread industrial importance , often produced in heterologous microbial systems . preferably , the lipoxygenase produced by the methods of the invention is a plant - derived enzyme and expressed at high - levels in a microbial system that includes a protease - deficient host and one or more chaperone expression plasmids . the invention is also directed to amino acid and nucleic acid fragments of the lipoxygenase enzyme including fragments in expression constructs encoding all or a portion of one or more lipoxygenase genes . the invention is also directed to methods of manufacturing bread and other food and also non - food products with lipoxygenase manufactured by the methods of the invention . | 2 |
the present invention is footwear for use by an able - bodied person to test and appreciate the functions of a prosthetic foot . the footwear includes an upper for attachment to a user &# 39 ; s foot and a mounting plate attached to the inside sole of the footwear . an adapter is mounted to the mounting plate for receipt of the foot prosthesis . the adapter allows for adjustment of the prosthesis with respect to the footwear . | 8 |
a tape cassette or the like employs a resettable counter that disables the playing of the cassette after a limited number of playings consistent with home use . the small number of playings is supported by a machine resetting procedure that automatically records the usage and resets the casette by translating information on a label on the cassette into a sequence of moves that unlocks the resetting mechanism that otherwise is otherwise locked against unauthorized parties . the label also includes a machine readable description of the program . cassettes with the same program material have different reset codes on their labels to limit the resetting of some cassettes to particular machines thus lessening the economic incentive of obtaining or constructing unauthorized resetting equipment . | 6 |
carbon aerosol consists of light-absorbing organic particulate matter with wavelength-dependent absorption. Aerosol optical extinction, absorption, size distributions, and chemical composition were measured in rural Alabama during summer 2013. The field site was well located to examine sources of brown carbon aerosol, with influence by high biogenic organic aerosol concentrations, pollution from two nearby cities, and biomass burning aerosol. We report the optical closure between measured dry aerosol extinction at 365 nm and calculated extinction from composition and size distribution, showing agreement within experiment uncertainties. We find that aerosol optical extinction is dominated by scattering, with single-scattering albedo values of 0.94 ± 0.02. Black carbon aerosol accounts for 91 ± 9% of the total carbonaceous aerosol absorption at 365 nm, while organic aerosol accounts for 9 ± 9%. The majority of brown carbon aerosol mass is associated with biomass burning, with smaller contributions from biogenically derived secondary organic aerosol. | 9 |
nanoliter pipette assembly . the assembly includes a housing containing a working fluid in a working fluid chamber therein and includes a moveable piston within the housing , the piston moveable by a linear actuation mechanism for contact with the working fluid . a tip portion is provided that includes a diaphragm deformable to engage an inner portion of the tip . it is preferred that the diaphragm have a projecting three - dimensional structure for direct contact with a liquid . | 1 |
disclosed is a method , system , and program for providing a connection to a merchant server implementing a merchant electronic commerce web site at a customer computer . a request is received from the customer computer , through a third party internet service provider , for a web page from the merchant server made from a link within a web page from a third party server . an installation program is transmitted to the customer computer in response to the request from the customer computer . the installation program executes on the customer computer to install an access program on the customer computer that when executed by the customer computer opens a direct connection from the customer computer to the merchant server without going through the third party isp . | 7 |
a plasma display panel and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed . the plasma display panel includes discharge cells which are partitioned by an upper panel , a lower panel , and barrier ribs , and at least one groove which is formed on the upper panel correspondingly to the discharge cells . | 7 |
a method for an electronic messager to predict text while composing a reply message , including receiving an incoming message for a user , parsing the incoming message to identify questions , phone numbers and special phrases therein , and presenting , by an electronic messager having a memory and a processor , possible responses that the user may choose from while the user replies to the incoming message , based on the questions , phone numbers and special phrases identified by the parsing . | 8 |
a speed control device , whereby individual motor phases of an electronically commutated multiphase electric motor are supplied via corresponding individual phase shifters from a constant voltage supply unidirectionally and unpulsed during time blocks which are derived from stored time block pulse patterns specific to certain speeds . the speed control device permits setting a variety of speeds with relatively little expense and with low operating losses . the speed control device further provides a simple device for setting intermediate speeds by means of low - frequency switching between at least two time block pulse patterns . | 7 |
The initial public release of CMC to go with the paper. | 9 |
a method for converting tire rubber to coke comprising , in combination , the steps of : blending a quantity of tire rubber and a quantity of chemical change agents and motor oil to form a homogeneous mixture ; baking the homogeneous mixture in a reducing environment for a corresponding duration of time to form a coke product ; and cooling the resultant coke product . | 2 |
the invention relates to a tube packaging , in particular a tube packaging which is intended for a single application , having a tube body for accommodating a product , having a tube fitting which is provided on the tube body or on a tube shoulder which forms a tube opening which is closed by a wall section which can be perforated , and having an applicator which , fastened to the tube fitting , makes it possible at an applicator opening to discharge or apply a product which is contained in the tube packaging . | 1 |
a pll architecture is disclosed which incorporates a coarse adjustment feedback loop and a fine adjustment feedback loop together providing a combined error signal to a single vco . the coarse adjustment feedback loop includes two digital counters set to divide the vco output frequency by two different numbers . the outputs of the counters are coupled to the inputs of respective phase - frequency detectors , and the pump - up output of one of the detectors and the pump - down output of the other detector are used as the coarse adjustment pump - up and pump - down signals , respectively , in the coarse adjustment feedback loop . the coarse adjustment feedback loop thereby establishes a frequency range limitation for the fine adjustment feedback loop . | 7 |
We use a sample of ∼350 RR Lyrae stars with radial velocities and Gaia Data Release 2 proper motions to study orbital properties of the Hercules-Aquila Cloud (HAC) and Virgo Over-density (VOD). We demonstrate that both structures are dominated by stars on highly eccentric orbits, with pericentres around ∼1 kpc and apocentres at 15-25 kpc from the Galactic Centre. Given that the stars in the HAC and the VOD occupy very similar regions in the space spanned by integrals of motion, we conclude that these diffuse debris clouds are part of the same accretion event. More precisely, they likely represent two complementary not-fully mixed portions of an ancient massive merger, which has reshaped our Galaxy. | 9 |
a method of operating a multi - level security system including the steps of providing a plurality of processors . at least some of said processors are equipped with a data card which permits simultaneous processing of different classification levels of information and the dynamic reallocation of processors to different classification levels . | 6 |
a pneumatic pinch valve assembly having a lever , a piston supporting a pressing piece , and a fluid tube receiving space formed between the lever and the pressing piece for receiving fluid tubes is disclosed . air is introduced into a cavity to actuate the piston in order to pinch a fluid tube between the lever and the pressing piece to intercept a fluid flow through the tube . a pinching action control feature is located between the piston and the pressing piece and is used to protect the fluid tube by limiting one or more amounts of compression of the fluid tube during operation . the amount of compression of the fluid tube is able to be adjusted so that the fluid tube is not easily deteriorated during long - time operation . | 5 |
a fluid dispersal device has a fluid inlet port , a nozzle , a fluid jet passage and an outlet throat provided in a housing and arranged from the upstream side thereof in order . the sidewalls defining the fluid jet passage are composed of deflection walls , turn walls and branch walls arranged in order from the upstream side thereof . the deflection walls are parallel walls symmetric with respect to the center line of said nozzle , each of the turn walls continues from the downstream end of each of the deflection walls and is formed into a rectangular concave wall , the distance between the opposed rectangular concave walls is larger than that between the deflection walls . the branch walls continue from the downstream ends of the turn walls and project in opposite directions . the outlet throat is defined by the oppositely projecting branch walls . the fluid jet jetted from the nozzle is rightward of leftward deflected due to the interaction between the fluid jet and the deflection walls . the deflection fluid jet is branched by the branch walls into two branch flows in accordance with the amount of deflection thereof . one branch flow is dispersed from the outlet throat while the other branch flow flows into one of the turn walls . the turn walls turn the branch flows and make them collide with the deflected fluid jet perpendicularly to push the deflected fluid jet in a direction opposite to the deflecting direction thereof . thus , the fluid jet is periodically deflected and oscillated within the fluid jet passage and is dispersed from the outlet throat . | 1 |
the invention relates to a novel and distinct hybrid plant named ‘ palampur princess ’ characterized by its attractive dutch vermilion colored flowers with dresden yellow color on the center of the lip petals . | 0 |
in an internal combustion engine using poppet type valves , a center pivot rocker arm is moved through a specific path wherein the roller in contact with a cam is moved to alter the phasing of the valves or injectors in the engine . depending on the interface between the valve or injector and the rocker arm , the rocker ratio of the rocker arm may be altered , giving a change in lift as well . by positioning a control arm at desired points on either side of a centered position , and rotating the control arm about its own pivot point via an arm actuator , phase change is achieved . the arm actuator controls the location of the control arm and thus the timing of the valve or injector relative to the rotation of the cam . advanced , centered , and retarded phase change is possible depending upon the movement of the control arm . | 5 |
Population-Level Inference for Galaxy Properties from Broadband Photometry with Neural Density Estimation | 9 |
a method and apparatus for adaptively enabling a pb frames mode for video data processing . if the pb frames mode is enabled for a given pair of video pictures , and if the motion compensated prediction error for the b - picture in the most recently encoded pb frame is greater than the motion compensated prediction error for the p - picture in same pb frame multiplied by a constant , the pb frames mode is disabled for the pb frame . otherwise , the pb frames mode remains enabled . if the pb frame is disabled by the pb decision logic , it may remain disabled until certain encoding parameters are met . | 6 |
gas cooking appliances having glass or glass - ceramic plates for cooking surfaces also having gas - radiation burners that are positioned below the plate or atmospheric burners that are recessed in the plate . with gas radiation burners , care must be taken to ensure a thermally advantageous discharge of exhaust gases that are produced and with atmospheric burners , care must be taken to ensure an adequate supply of primary air . accordingly , the glass or glass - ceramic plate forming the cooking surface is partially bent out of the cooking surface plane to form an adhesive - free exhaust air duct or fresh air opening in the bent area . the exhaust air duct and fresh air opening are free of ventilation lattices . | 5 |
a tailgate counterbalancing hinge assembly includes a linear torque rod , a first end assembly and a second end assembly . one end assembly pivotally retains the tailgate while permitting the torque rod to be rigidly coupled to the tailgate for movement with the tailgate about a pivot axis . the other end assembly pivotally retains the tailgate and permits the end of the torque rod o be rigidly retained with respect to the vehicle body . the assemblies are easily mounted in the vehicle using brackets that are secured to the tailgate and a vehicle body hinge pin to simplify installation and repair of the assembly . | 4 |
a suspended pixelated seating structure provides ergonomic , adaptable seating support . the suspended pixelated seating structure includes multiple cooperative layers to maximize global comfort and support while enhancing adaptation to localized variations in a load , such as in the load applied when a person sits in a chair . the cooperative layers each use independent elements such as pixels , springs , support rails , and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support . the suspended pixelated seating structure also uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable suspended seating structure . accordingly , the suspended pixelated seating structure provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes . | 0 |
a dendritic compound of the following structure : pd n - z - l is disclosed . in the structure above , p is x — r —, r is an integer ranging from 1000 to 4000 , x is oh , nh 2 , or or , r is c 1 to c 10 alkyl , d n is a residue of branched c 3 to c 30 polyol compounds , n is the quantity of layers of the residue of branched compounds and is an integer equal to or greater than 1 , l is a metal cation , z is the residue of a c 3 to c 30 compound with multi functional groups . the functional groups illustrated above can be carboxylic groups , amino groups , amide groups , or chelating groups . the carboxylic groups , ester groups , amino groups , or amide groups bind to d n , and the chelating groups bind to the metal cations . | 0 |
in a method for determining a parameter set describing electric parameters of a route section of a magnetic suspension railway , the route section contains a stator section forming a drive section of the magnetic suspension railway and a route cable connecting the stator section to an associated converter device . in the method , the current and voltage values are measured at the electric connecting point between the route cable and the converter device . the parameters of the parameter set are determined using the measurement values , thus forming the parameter set . accordingly , the current and voltage values are additionally measured at the electrical connecting point between the route cable and the stator section and the current values at the neutral point side of the stator section , if the stator section is electrically connected to the route cable . the additional measurement values are also considered when determining the parameters . | 6 |
an instant response pressure sensor is disclosed . an embodiment shows no continuous gap is configured between a piezoresistor and neighboring element in thickness direction . the instant response pressure sensor is able to respond immediately to an extremely small pressure applied thereupon in the early stage with an extremely small distance movement because the instant response pressure sensor without having an extra press journey to move before trigging . | 6 |
systems and methods are disclosed which relate to the management of asset invested in a fund . the system includes a computer connected to a network which has constantly updated fund data available to compare a current fund with a plurality of possible new funds . the system automatically transfers from one fund to another according to user predetermined criteria . | 6 |
pre - compression valve systems for trigger sprayers include one - piece valve systems having both check and pre - compression valves or multiple component valve systems . | 1 |
a method for electronic communication using wide area network storage and signalling capabilities . the method and apparatus provides for deposit of a message in message stores in the wan , storage of the message such that the message is uniformly accessible throughout the wan and notifying the recipient of the message of the availability and address of the message in the message stores in the wan so that he can access the message . | 7 |
a system and method for allowing content providers to manage aspects of a distributor &# 39 ; s digital workflow is disclosed . the system is effective to receive priority flags and associate the flags with items submitted by the content provider making the priority designation . those items flagged for priority can be queued for priority processing . the total number of priority flags or requests can be limited by the rate at which items can be processed . the limited nature of the priority requests can make the priority flags valuable . the system and method can leverage that value to encourage desired conduct by awarding priority flags to content providers that comply with a stated policy . | 6 |
a method for managing documents in a system comprising at least one electronic data processing installation for processing data by means of at least one data bank . a peripheral driver for electronic data processing installations which allows implementation of such a method . one aim is for simplifying and optimizing document management in electronic data processing systems by means of a data bank . for this purpose , document management is handled by a peripheral driver which is specific to the operating system and connected to the data bank . a improved embodiment of the invention , a data file system is provided for document management and the documents are managed by means of extended index features . the contents , of these extended index features is generated automatically or entered manually . | 8 |
a wireless communication device includes : a close proximity communication unit configured to perform close proximity wireless communication with a count part device to receive a command signal sent from the counterpart device and to transmit a response signal to the counterpart device in response to the command signal ; a detector configured to detect an amount of a spatial movement of the close proximity communication unit ; and a controller configured to control the detector to detect the amount of the spatial movement when the command signal is received by the close proximity communication unit and control the close proximity communication unit to transmit the response signal in a first transmission power when the amount of the spatial movement is below a threshold and in a second transmission power that is larger than the first transmission power when the amount of the spatial movement is above the threshold . | 7 |
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