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disclosed are a security safe and a self - service terminal provided with the security safe , wherein the security safe comprises a safe body with a safe door on at least one side thereof , the safe door is provided with a safe door locking engagement system , and the safe door locking engagement system comprises a movable latch for achieving the locking engagement between the safe door and the safe body . the locking engagement system also comprises a brittle part fixedly provided on the inner side of the safe door , the brittle part controls at least one safe pin , and when the brittle part is broken the safe pin keeps the movable latch locked . the security safe can solve the problem that there are weak areas in existing safes , and it has low cost and high reliability . | 4 |
a composition and method for mineralizing and enhancing the flavor of brewed beverages such as coffee and tea is disclosed wherein a finely divided mineral , a coloring agent such as powdered caramel , and a particulate beverage base such as ground coffee are combined to form an admixture . the admixture is placed on a filter and hot water is added . a portion of the finely divided mineral is dissolved in the hot water and passes through the filter along with the water soluble beverage ingredients . a small amount of the mineral solids also pass through the filter into the brewed beverage . a major portion of the mineral solids are retained on the filter surface , thereby retarding the brewing process and enhancing the extraction of flavoring ingredients from the particulate beverage base . the minerals added during the brewing process approximate those formed in fresh spring water and enhance the flavor of the brewed beverage . | 0 |
the center of gravity of the rotor of a rolling rotor motor and the center of gravity of the orbiting scroll of a scroll compressor are located on diametrically opposite sides of the centerline of the stator . the rotor and orbiting scroll are connected through a plurality of circumferentially spaced links which are pivotable about fixed axes whereby movement of the rotor produces movement of the orbiting scroll while the orbiting scroll serves as a counterweight with respect to the rotor . | 5 |
a converter for converting a series of digital input bits to an analog output employs a direct current comparator having a magnetic core and primary and secondary ratio windings coupled with the core . the primary winding is divided into two sections . a first group of the more significant input bits varies the number of turns of the first primary section which is traversed by a first direct current . a second group of less significant input bits varies the number of turns of the second primary section traversed by a second direct current . a direct current is also passed through the secondary winding , this secondary current being varied proportionally with the number of turns of the first primary section traversed by the first primary current . modulation - detection windings arranged inside the core detect any net ampere - turns unbalance of the primary and secondary currents in the ratio windings . detection of such an unbalance further varies the secondary current to tend to bring the unbalance to zero . the analog output is proportional to the secondary current . the splitting of the primary winding into two sections enables the converter to handle a larger number of bits , e . g . 20 , than would be possible with a prior art type of primary winding , without the number of turns becoming unmanageably large . | 7 |
a method for hosting versioned web services includes steps of : receiving a request from a service requester , the request comprising version metadata ; parsing the request ; extracting the version metadata from the parsing step ; and locating a target implementation version using the version metadata . if the target implementation version is located , the method proceeds by dynamically routing the versioned request to the target implementation version . | 7 |
Code for journal paper Assessing the value of integrating national longitudinal shopping data in respiratory disease forecasting models | 9 |
this invention relates to novel heterocyclic carboxamides which increase the activity of the immune system and to the preparation thereof . the invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical compositions containing the said compounds and methods of treatment therewith . | 2 |
Aquila X-1 is a prototypical neutron star low mass X-ray binary and one of the most studied X-ray transients. We present optical spectroscopy obtained with the Gran Telescopio Canarias (10.4 m) during the 2016 outburst, the brightest recorded in recent times and which showed a standard evolution with hard and soft accretion states. Our dataset includes a dense coverage of the brightest phases of the event, as well as the decay towards quiescence. We searched for optical winds by studying the profiles and evolution of the main emission lines and found no indisputable wind signatures, such as P-Cyg profiles. Nonetheless, our detailed analysis of the particularly strong and broad Hα emission line, detected at the end of the outburst, is consistent with the presence of a nebular phase produced by optically thin ejecta at ∼800 km s<SUP>−1</SUP> or, alternatively, an extended disc atmosphere. We discuss these possibilities as well as the similarities with the phenomenology observed in other black hole and neutron star systems. Our study suggests that optical nebular phases might be a relatively common observational feature during the late stages of low mass X-ray binaries' outbursts, enabling us to probe the presence of outflows at low-to-intermediate orbital inclinations. | 9 |
ATLAS9 computes model atmospheres using a fixed set of pretabulated opacities, allowing one to work on huge numbers of stars and interpolate in large grids of models to determine parameters quickly. The code works with two different sets of opacity distribution functions (ODFs), one with "big" wavelength intervals covering the whole spectrum and the other with 1221 "little" wavelength intervals covering the whole spectrum. The ODFs use a 12-step representation; the radiation field is computed starting with the highest step and working down. If a lower step does not matter because the line opacity is small relative to the continuum at all depths, all the lower steps are lumped together and not computed to save time. | 9 |
an improved method and system for generating quadrature phase shift keying signals for use in data transmission is provided . a pair of oscillators are slaved to the transmit frequency and produce two quadrature signal components with the same frequency but 90 degrees out of phase . the two signal components are carried to separate bi - phase switches by mirrored waveguides . each bi - phase switch has a reflective waveguide coupler which directs the received signal into a waveguide terminated by a hard short and has a controllable shorting plane spaced approximately one - quarter wavelength from the termination point . the shorting planes are controlled by the output data signals and each introduces a 180 degree phase shift in the respective signal component when activated . the reflective couplers direct the selectively phase shifted signal components to an in - phase combiner , where they are combined to produce the quadrature phase shift keyed output signal . | 7 |
a system and method for modeling an ic employs a mesh model and a grid model for separating impedance effects between nearby and far - away pairs of mesh elements . models for relating currents and voltages can be incrementally adapted from other designs or design elements in applications including mixed - signal , analog and rf circuits . | 6 |
an express down vehicle window lift motor drive system in which an overcurrent detection circuit interprets the flow of electrical power to the lift motor when the motor current exceeds a threshold which is set dynamically as a function of motor in - rush or peak current . motor current is measured as a small voltage drop across a current shunt . when the current level rises above the dynamically set threshold energization of the motor is halted . | 7 |
there are provided compounds of the formula ## str1 ## wherein r 1 is a substituted or unsubstituted divalent aliphatic group of 1 to 16 carbon atoms ; wherein the substituents are mono or poly and are selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl , aryl and arlkyl , r 3 is selected from the group consisting of same group of values as r 5 , r 5 is selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted alkyl of 1 - 10 carbon atoms , aryl , cycloalkyl and heterocycloalkyl of 3 - 8 carbon atoms , wherein the substituents are mono or poly and are selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl , cycloalkyl of 3 - 8 carbon atoms , lower alkenyl , lower alkynyl , nitro , lower alkoxy , lower alkoxycarbonyl , phenyl loweralkyl , phenyl , mono and polyhalophenyl , phenoxy , mono and polyhalophenoxy , r 6 and r 7 may be the same or different and are hydrogen , alkanoyl or alkoxyalkanoyl , r 7 may also have the same value as r 5 , y is oxygen or sulfur , m is 0 or 1 , q is 0 or 1 , wherein the prefix alk designates moieties which are straight chain or branched chain , and the term lower designates 1 - 6 carbon atoms and the unmodified term alk signifies 1 - 24 carbon atoms , the respective tautomers thereof , the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and addition salts thereof and the hydrates of said salts and addition salts . there are further provided methods of protecting subjects liable thereto from infections caused by an organism of the group plasmodium sp ., mycobacterium sp . and pneumocystis carinii by administering to a subject liable to such infection , a prophylactically effective amount of a compound of the foregoing formula . these compounds will also reduce the level of infection where said subjects have already been infected . | 8 |
a method of delivering a purge flow through a gas turbomachine includes generating a purge flow , guiding the purge flow through at least one of a combustor assembly and a turbine portion of the gas turbomachine , determining a cumulative purge volume passing through the one of the combustor assembly and the turbine portion of the gas turbomachine to determine a predetermined purge volume , and discontinuing the purge flow once the predetermined purge volume has passed through the one of the combustor assembly and the turbine portion of the gas turbomachine . | 5 |
Using hydrodynamical simulations, we study how well the underlying gravitational potential of a galaxy cluster can be modelled dynamically with different types of tracers. In order to segregate different systematics and the effects of varying estimator performances, we first focus on applying a generic minimal assumption method (OPDF) to model the simulated haloes using the full 6D phase-space information. We show that the halo mass and concentration can be recovered in an ensemble unbiased way, with a stochastic bias that varies from halo to halo, mostly reflecting deviations from steady state in the tracer distribution. The typical systematic uncertainty is ~0.17 dex in the virial mass and ~0.17 dex in the concentration as well when dark matter (DM) particles are used as tracers. The dynamical state of satellite galaxies are close to that of DM particles, while intracluster stars are less in a steady state, resulting in an ~0.26-dex systematic uncertainty in mass. Compared with galactic haloes hosting Milky-Way-like galaxies, cluster haloes show a larger stochastic bias in the recovered mass profiles. We also test the accuracy of using intracluster gas as a dynamical tracer modelled through a generalized hydrostatic equilibrium equation, and find a comparable systematic uncertainty in the estimated mass to that using DM. Lastly, we demonstrate that our conclusions are largely applicable to other steady-state dynamical models including the spherical Jeans equation, by quantitatively segregating their statistical efficiencies and robustness to systematics. We also estimate the limiting number of tracers that leads to the systematics-dominated regime in each case. | 9 |
a communication apparatus includes an ink jet type printer capable of shifting from a normal operation mode to a low power consumption mode in a stand - by state by rendering the printer to a sleep mode . a recovery level of the printer at the time of wakeup from the sleep mode is based on an elapsed time that is counted from a previous recovery execution time , and a recovery operation is based on the determined recovery level . in another aspect , in the power saving mode , a printer processing unit is not enabled , but then is enabled in reply to a change from the power saving mode to the normal mode , and a communication processing unit transfers control data to the printer processing unit in response to the change from the power saving mode to the normal mode to be used for controlling the printer unit . | 7 |
an improved self - engaging clutch having a carrier plate with one or more clutch actuator fingers formed into the carrier plate . | 1 |
Context. In the last decade, astronomers have found a new type of supernova called superluminous supernovae (SLSNe) due to their high peak luminosity and long light-curves. These hydrogen-free explosions (SLSNe-I) can be seen to z ~ 4 and therefore, offer the possibility of probing the distant Universe. <BR /> Aims: We aim to investigate the possibility of detecting SLSNe-I using ESA's Euclid satellite, scheduled for launch in 2020. In particular, we study the Euclid Deep Survey (EDS) which will provide a unique combination of area, depth and cadence over the mission. <BR /> Methods: We estimated the redshift distribution of Euclid SLSNe-I using the latest information on their rates and spectral energy distribution, as well as known Euclid instrument and survey parameters, including the cadence and depth of the EDS. To estimate the uncertainties, we calculated their distribution with two different set-ups, namely optimistic and pessimistic, adopting different star formation densities and rates. We also applied a standardization method to the peak magnitudes to create a simulated Hubble diagram to explore possible cosmological constraints. <BR /> Results: We show that Euclid should detect approximately 140 high-quality SLSNe-I to z ~ 3.5 over the first five years of the mission (with an additional 70 if we lower our photometric classification criteria). This sample could revolutionize the study of SLSNe-I at z > 1 and open up their use as probes of star-formation rates, galaxy populations, the interstellar and intergalactic medium. In addition, a sample of such SLSNe-I could improve constraints on a time-dependent dark energy equation-of-state, namely w(a), when combined with local SLSNe-I and the expected SN Ia sample from the Dark Energy Survey. <BR /> Conclusions: We show that Euclid will observe hundreds of SLSNe-I for free. These luminous transients will be in the Euclid data-stream and we should prepare now to identify them as they offer a new probe of the high-redshift Universe for both astrophysics and cosmology. <P />This paper is published on behalf of the Euclid Consortium. | 9 |
a strategy board game of territorial conquest for two to four players . each player commands an army of twenty - four pieces on a playing board divided into five regions called territories . the pieces rest on the intersections of lines on the board called points . in each territory there exists a special board point referred to as a base . the pieces in the game at all times have a specific direction that they face on the game board . the facing of the piece determines its vulnerability to capture by another piece . in addition to facing , different types of playing pieces are assigned different attributes such as movement number , attack number and blocking faces which affect the utility of each piece in game situations . a notation system allows text play of the game . electronic embodiments allow game play on electronic devices . | 0 |
a device for dissipating heat from a photovoltaic cell is disclosed . a first thermally conductive layer receives heat from the photovoltaic cell and reduces a density of the received heat . a second thermally conductive layer conducts heat from the first thermally conductive layer to a surrounding environment . an electrically isolating layer thermally couples the first thermally conductive layer and the second thermally conductive layer . | 8 |
v0.9 has the following updates and changes (July 28, 2020) gene expression raw count normalization class added as 'analys.norm' CPM and RPKM normalization function added under 'analys.norm' class Sugarcane gene expression dataset added (Bedre et al., 2019) In volcano, 'ma', and involcano plots, checks for lfc_thr, counts, and pv_thr added legend labels, position, and figname parameters added in volcano plot utility to check the non-numeric values added for ma, volcano and involcano plotlegend parameter added to ma the parameter for log fold change threshold lines added in ma plot legend labels, position, and figname parameters added in ma plot tsneplot added for t-SNE visualization in bardot drop NA value function added to ignore missing values to plot dots scRNA-seq dataset added (PBMC and Arabidopsis root cells) fasta_reader and rev_com moved to newly created fasta class tsneplot and vcf_anot initialized for future release more parameters added in biplot (cluster coloring, datapoints) figname added in hmap ma function updated for absolute expression counts svg figures added pca function will be deprecated in future release 2D and 3D loadings plot, biplot and scree plot functions added under the cluster class for PCA programmatic access to iris and cotton dataset added pca function will be deprecated in future release | 9 |
a method of calculating a seismic noise image for a formation comprises the steps of : a ) obtaining data representing a multicomponent seismic signal from at least one receiver , in response to transmitting seismic waves into the formation ; b ) obtaining a velocity model of the earth formation ; c ) determining a plurality of wave field components ; d ) obtaining a set of second components ; e ) obtaining , for each subsurface point , at least two products , each product comprising the product of a selected wave field component and a different second component ; and f ) and generating a noise image by calculating at least one difference between different products for at least one image point . | 6 |
a squelch circuit is provided having a squelch hysteresis window for preventing squelch chatter in a communication device . the communication device includes a plurality of squelch states . the squelch circuit comprises a first means for sensing when the communication device is in a first squelch state . the squelch circuit also includes a second means which is responsive to the first means for varying the squelch hysteresis window to prevent squelch chatter . | 7 |
a beol manufacturing process for forming a via process between two metal lines on a semiconductor wafer comprises depositing a portion of a first metal adhesion layer within a patterned via hole , followed by a cooling step . the cooling step is then followed by formation of the remainder of the first metal adhesion layer and formation of a second metal adhesion layer within the patterned via hole . this process of forming the remaining portion of the first metal adhesion layer can be referred to as a wafer load , unload , load process . by using a lul process , thermal history is minimized , which reduces al extrusion at the via interfaces . | 7 |
3.0 (2022-10-25) First version of climate code (Mukherjee et al. 2022) First version of grid fitting tools (JWST Transiting Exoplanet ERS et al. 2022) Code help for xarrays Reference/citation tools for opacities Resampling tutorials CK tutorials Contribution functions Better plotting tools What to Cite Mukherjee, et al. "PICASO 3.0: A One-Dimensional Climate Model for Giant Planets and Brown Dwarfs." The Astrophysical Journal (2022): 157 1d climate models of brown dwarfs 1d climate models of exoplanets The JWST Transiting Exoplanet Community Early Release Science Team, et al. "Identification of carbon dioxide in an exoplanet atmosphere." Nature (2022) Methodology for fitting picaso model grids to data | 9 |
the subject device is an alarm mechanism having a voice message or other sound input wherein the mechanism incorporates a taping mechanism to receive and store voice or other audio sounds to be subsequently or simultaneously projected audibly as a signal to awaken the user of the alarm at a designated time comprising generally a caller mode coupled to a recording controller to activate an audio recorder which is in turn activated by a pre - set timer to project the recorded sound . | 6 |
a process and device for removing a solid ink mask printed onto a substrate is disclosed . the substrate is bent around a bar set perpendicular to the substrate , causing the mask to flake off the substrate . the process permits fast removal of solid ink masks . | 7 |
a method of using and a steel reinforced concrete protector in an anode cavity which comprises a cored hole , a drilled hole or a cut chase formed in concrete . the protector comprises a sacrificial anode assembly and a separate backfill . the sacrificial anode assembly comprises a sacrificial metal element that is a metal less noble than steel and an activator to maintain an activity of the sacrificial metal element . the at least one spacer prevents the sacrificial metal element and the activator from contacting the surface of the anode cavity . the spacer and the sacrificial metal element have a coupling mechanism which facilitates connection of the sacrificial metal element to the spacer . the backfill is a pliable and viscous material which contains an electrolyte , and the backfill facilitates embedding the anode assembly in the anode cavity . the invention also relates to a prepackaged sacrificial anode assembly and a method of increasing a shelf life of the sacrificial anode . | 2 |
an inductor device in an integrated circuit includes a first winding portion , a bridge portion and a second winding portion . the integrated circuit has a first , a second , a third and a fourth metallization level . the first winding portion comprises a first metal line formed on the first metallization level and a second metal line formed on the second metallization level , the first metal line being electrically connected in parallel with the second metal line . the bridge portion comprises a third metal line formed on the third metallization level and a fourth metal line formed on the fourth metallization level , the third metal line being electrically connected in parallel with the fourth metal line . the second winding portion comprises a fifth metal line formed on the first metallization level and a sixth metal line formed on the second metallization level , the fifth metal line being electrically connected in parallel with the sixth metal line . the bridge portion electrically connects the first winding portion to the second winding portion . | 7 |
The Cadmium Zinc Telluride Imager (CZTI) on board AstroSat has been regularly detecting gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) since its launch in 2015. Its sensitivity to polarization measurements at energies above 100 keV allows CZTI to attempt spectropolarimetric studies of GRBs. Here, we present the first catalog of GRB polarization measurements made by CZTI during its first five years of operation. This includes the time-integrated polarization measurements of the prompt emission of 20 GRBs in the energy range 100-600 keV. The sample includes the bright GRBs that were detected within an angle range of 0°-60° and 120°-180° where the instrument has useful polarization sensitivity and is less prone to systematics. We implement a few new modifications in the analysis to enhance the polarimetric sensitivity of the instrument. The majority of the GRBs in the sample are found to possess less/null polarization across the total bursts' duration in contrast to a small fraction of five GRBs that exhibit high polarization. The low polarization across the bursts might be due either to the burst being intrinsically weakly polarized or to a varying polarization angle within the burst even when it is highly polarized. In comparison to POLAR measurements, CZTI has detected a larger number of cases with high polarization. This may be a consequence of the higher energy window of CZTI observations, which results in the sampling of a shorter duration of burst emissions than POLAR, thereby probing emissions with less temporal variation in polarization properties. | 9 |
We present initial observations of the interstellar body 2I/(2019 Q4) Borisov taken to determine its nature prior to the perihelion in 2019 December. Images from the Nordic Optical Telescope show a prominent, morphologically stable dust coma and tail. The dust cross-section within 15,000 km of the nucleus averages 130 km<SUP>2</SUP> (assuming geometric albedo 0.1) and increases by about 1% per day. If sustained, this rate indicates that the comet has been active for ∼100 days prior to the observations. Cometary activity thus started in 2019 June, at which time C/Borisov was at ∼4.5 au from the Sun, a typical distance for the onset of water ice sublimation in comets. The dust optical colors, B - V = 0.80 ± 0.05, V - R = 0.47 ± 0.03 and R- I = 0.49 ± 0.05, are identical to those of a sample of (solar system) long-period comets. The colors are similar to those of 1I/(2017 U1) ’Oumuamua, indicating a lack of the ultrared matter that is common in the Kuiper Belt, on both interstellar objects. The effective size of the dust particles is estimated as \overline{a} = 100 μm, based on the length of the dust tail and the 100 day lifetime. With this size, the ejected dust mass is of order 1.3 × 10<SUP>7</SUP> kg and the current dust mass loss rate ∼2 kg s<SUP>-1</SUP>. We set an upper limit to the nucleus radius using photometry at r <SUB> n </SUB> ≤3.8 km (again for albedo 0.1) and we use a statistical argument to show that the nucleus must be much smaller, likely a few hundred meters in radius. | 9 |
apparatus , systems and methods for calculating position of marine seismic acoustic receivers , and for estimating sound velocity profile of a fluid , are disclosed . one position calculation system includes a vessel , two or more vessel hull - mounted transmitters , a plurality of acoustic receivers on a cable being deployed from the vessel into the fluid , and a calculation unit . the calculation unit may be adapted to calculate position of the receivers , and may be used in calculating the sound velocity profile in the fluid and correcting raw seismic data . it is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract , which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure . it is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims . 37 cfr 1 . 72 . | 6 |
a system for measuring and controlling the concentration of a chemical agent in a solution has a reaction cell for receiving a sample , a titrant dropper for releasing one or more drops of titrant into the sample , a first photosensor for sensing disruptions of light for every drop of titrant released , and a controller that communicates with the photosensor and computes the concentration of the chemical agent based on the number of disruptions of light at the photosensor . the present invention also includes a method for sensing and controlling the concentration of a chemical agent in a solution . the method includes having a sample containing the chemical agent , triggering the release of a number of drops of titrant into the sample , detecting the number of drops released into the sample , and computing the concentration of the chemical agent in the sample based on the number of drops of titrant released into the sample . | 8 |
an emulator schedules emulation threads for dma emulation and other emulation functions in a time - multiplexed manner . emulation threads are selected for execution according to a load balancing scheme . non - dma emulation threads are executed until their execution time period expires or they stall . dma emulation thread execution is allowed to execute indefinitely until the dma emulation thread stalls . the dma emulation thread prefetches additional adjacent data in response to target computer system dma requests . upon receiving a target computer system dma request , the dma emulation thread first checks to the prefetched data to see if this data matches the request . if so , the request is fulfilled using the prefetched data . if the prefetched data does not match the target computer system dma request , the dma emulation thread fetches and stores the requested data and additional adjacent data for potential future use . | 6 |
the present invention is a method for cutting a fowl to create a meat cut which includes the radius bone and muscles adhering to the radius bone . the method involves separating the radius bone and muscles adhering to the radius bone from the carcass of the fowl , and then removing the radius bone and muscles adhering to the radius bone from the carcass of the fowl . the meat cut may be produced with the cutaneous tissues attached to the muscles adhering to the radius bone or with the cutaneous tissues removed from the muscles adhering to the radius bone to produce a skinless meat cut . the resulting meat cut contains a larger percentage of meat and is easier to consume . alternatively , a portion of the muscles adhering to the radius bone can be removed to create a meat cut having less meat . | 0 |
in general , in a first aspect , the invention features assemblies for mounting a printhead module in an apparatus for depositing droplets on a substrate . the assemblies include a frame having an opening extending through the frame and configured to expose a surface of the printhead module mounted in the assembly , and a spring element adapted to spring load the printhead module against an edge of the opening when the printhead module is mounted in the assembly . | 1 |
a system and method of controlling air quality within a room . the method includes determining a first discharge air temperature setpoint based upon a room temperature setpoint and a first value indicative of an air temperature within the room , and determining a first air flow control signal based upon the first discharge air temperature setpoint and a second value indicative of an air temperature of discharge air being provided into the room . the method further includes controlling an air flow device based upon the first air flow control signal , and maintaining a heating device employed to influence the air temperature of the discharge air at a maximum heating level . the method additionally includes monitoring a level of carbon dioxide within the room to determine whether the level is below a predetermined threshold . | 5 |
a device for locating and orienting objects at a precise location includes a lever pivoted to a fixed support . the lever supports a first urging member arranged at a first preselected distance from the pivot axis . a second urging member is pivoted to the lever at a second predetermined distance from the pivot axis . pivoting of the lever causes the urging members to urge the object into the desired precise location and orientation . | 8 |
a forensic light source and method using an inventive light source comprising a short arc gas vapor discharge lamp is disclosed . a support structure is provided for supporting the source of light . a light guide having first and second ends , is coupled to the source of light at the first end to receive light from the source of light and transmit the light to the second end . the light guide is mounted on the support structure . a filter support member supports a plurality of filters . a portable hand holdable and movable light directing assembly is mounted on the second end of the light guide . the light directing assembly supports the filter support member and provides for movement of the filter support member to a plurality of positions . each of the positions corresponds to a coupling of a selected one of the filters to the second end , whereby the light emitted from the second end is filtered by the selected filter while the emitted light is directed to various locations through movement of the light directing assembly . a dc power supply has a pulsating dc or constant voltage output . | 6 |
a continuous rolling mill is constructed by arranging driven horizontal rolling mills and undriven vertical rolling mills alternately and determining the values of the thickness of the rolled material between adjacent stands , the interaxial distance between work rolls , and the diameter of the work roll to satisfy predetermined relationships . | 1 |
a time actuated element includes a mandrel , a housing coupled to the mandrel , the housing defining a fluid expansion chamber . a piston is positioned within the fluid expansion chamber . a thermally expanding fluid is positioned within the fluid expansion chamber . an end ring coupled to the piston slides along the mandrel in response to a sliding of the piston . a packer having a first end and a second end , the first end adapted to slide along the mandrel in response to a sliding of the end ring , and the second end fixedly coupled to the mandrel , so that a sliding of the first end of the packer toward the second end causes the packer element to decrease in length and increase in radius . | 4 |
a shock sound prevention circuit which provides a btl audio amplifier with stable operation about 100 msec after turning - on of a power supply is required . since the btl audio amplifier is usually integrated in an ic , use of capacitors which takes up a large pattern area on the ic chip needs to be minimized . this invention offers a shock sound prevention circuit which has a capacitance for reference voltage to generate a reference voltage which rises according to turning - on of a power supply , a first operational amplifier to which an audio signal input and the reference voltage are applied , a second operational amplifier to which a reverse signal of the audio signal input and the reference voltage are applied , a first and a second buffers to which the reference voltage is applied and a level comparator which compares a voltage of the power supply with the reference voltage . | 7 |
a shutter control device is disclosed which includes a shutter which is openable to permit scene light to pass through a camera aperture , an electronic circuit for producing a signal which varies in accordance with the level of scene illumination , and a single piezoelectric energy conversion device such as a bimorph for providing electrical energy to the circuit and for controlling the condition of the shutter in response to the signal from the electronic circuit to automatically establish the exposure period . | 6 |
We have observed a sample of typical z ∼ 1 star-forming galaxies, selected from the HiZELS survey, with the new K-band Multi-Object Spectrograph (KMOS) near-infrared, multi-integral field unit instrument on the Very Large Telescope (VLT), in order to obtain their dynamics and metallicity gradients. The majority of our galaxies have a metallicity gradient consistent with being flat or negative (i.e. higher metallicity cores than outskirts). Intriguingly, we find a trend between metallicity gradient and specific star formation rate (sSFR), such that galaxies with a high sSFR tend to have relatively metal poor centres, a result which is strengthened when combined with data sets from the literature. This result appears to explain the discrepancies reported between different high-redshift studies and varying claims for evolution. From a galaxy evolution perspective, the trend we see would mean that a galaxy's sSFR is governed by the amount of metal-poor gas that can be funnelled into its core, triggered either by merging or through efficient accretion. In fact, merging may play a significant role as it is the starburst galaxies at all epochs, which have the more positive metallicity gradients. Our results may help to explain the origin of the fundamental metallicity relation, in which galaxies at a fixed mass are observed to have lower metallicities at higher star formation rates, especially if the metallicity is measured in an aperture encompassing only the central regions of the galaxy. Finally, we note that this study demonstrates the power of KMOS as an efficient instrument for large-scale resolved galaxy surveys. | 9 |
resins which comprise polymers which contain multiple acetal groups have been developed which are useful for crosslinking and adhesion promotion in coating and adhesive applications . the polymers which make up these resins are prepared by the addition of aminoacetals to polymers containing anhydride functionality . optionally , these polymers may be modified by titration with a tertiary amine or alkali base which solubilizes the polymer in aqueous systems . | 2 |
the invention provides for a rubber sleeve for sealing of the joint between a branch pipe 27 and a main pipe 21 . a sleeve is provided with an annular lip 3 that can ensure correct positioning of the sleeve in relation to the inner side of a main pipe 21 . when fitting a branch pipe 27 this is secured in relation to a sleeve by a strapping band 31 so that relative movement may be prevented . the branch pipe can then be prevented from slide into the main pipe and project into the bore of the main pipe and cause obstruction of matter flowing in the main pipe 21 . | 5 |
systems and methods for automatically processing a textual document by identifying occurrences of a piece of text having a predetermined format in the textual document ; determining a depth - of - treatment value for each piece of formatted text in the textual document , the depth - of - treatment value indicating a depth of treatment in the textual document afforded to the particular piece of formatted text ; associating an abstract with each piece of formatted text in the textual document ; and generating a data record containing each identified piece of formatted text from the textual document , the depth - of - treatment value and the abstract associated with each piece of formatted text in the textual document . | 8 |
a method for making a negative - working , heat - sensitive printing plate precursor capable of switching from a hydrophilic state into a hydrophobic state upon exposure to heat and / or infrared light , including the steps of providing a support having a surface comprising titanium , modifying the surface by producing an oxide of titanium following the steps of anodizing the support and annealing the anodized support under reduced pressure . additionally , a method for making a negative - working , heat - sensitive printing plate precursor capable of switching from a hydrophilic state into a hydrophobic state upon exposure to heat and / or infrared light , including the steps of providing a support having a surface including titanium , modifying the surface by producing an oxide of titanium following the steps of etching the support and anodizing the etched support . | 2 |
We present results from an observing campaign to identify low-metallicity stars in the Best & Brightest Survey. From medium-resolution (R ∼ 1200-2000) spectroscopy of 857 candidates, we estimate the stellar atmospheric parameters ({T}<SUB>eff</SUB>}, {log} g, and [{Fe}/{{H}}]), as well as carbon and α-element abundances. We find that 69% of the observed stars have [{Fe}/{{H}}] ≤ -1.0, 39% have [{Fe}/{{H}}] ≤ -2.0, and 2% have [{Fe}/{{H}}] ≤ -3.0. There are also 133 carbon-enhanced metal-poor (CEMP) stars in this sample, with 97 CEMP Group I and 36 CEMP Group II stars identified in the A(C) versus [Fe/H] diagram. A subset of the confirmed low-metallicity stars were followed-up with high-resolution spectroscopy, as part of the R-process Alliance, with the goal of identifying new highly and moderately r-process-enhanced stars. Comparison between the stellar atmospheric parameters estimated in this work and from high-resolution spectroscopy exhibit good agreement, confirming our expectation that medium-resolution observing campaigns are an effective way of selecting interesting stars for further, more targeted, efforts. | 9 |
a method of lining tubing within a wellbore comprises applying a polymerisable fluid composition containing a photoinitiator to the interior surface of that tubing and initiating polymerisation of the composition by exposing it to actinic radiation , suitably light or ultraviolet with wavelength 250 to 800 nm . the composition is preferably stable against heat but polymerises quickly when exposed to the actinic radiation . the composition may be spread onto the tubing and exposed to actinic radiation as soon as it has been spread into a layer , suitably with a tool which skims the tubing surface with applicator pads for dispensing and spreading the composition , immediately followed by exposing the spread composition to actinic radiation . a second option is that the composition is provided as a sleeve which is expanded against the tubing , exposure to actinic radiation preferably then being achieved using light guides or light emitting diodes within the sleeve . | 4 |
We give a general procedure, in the group field theory (GFT) formalism for quantum gravity, for constructing states that describe macroscopic, spatially homogeneous universes. These states are close to coherent (condensate) states used in the description of Bose-Einstein condensates. The condition on such states to be (approximate) solutions to the quantum equations of motion of GFT is used to extract an effective dynamics for homogeneous cosmologies directly from the underlying quantum theory. The resulting description in general gives nonlinear and nonlocal equations for the `condensate wavefunction' which are analogous to the Gross-Pitaevskii equation in Bose-Einstein condensates. We show the general form of the effective equations for current quantum gravity models, as well as some concrete examples. We identify conditions under which the dynamics becomes linear, admitting an interpretation as a quantum-cosmological Wheeler-DeWitt equation, and give its semiclassical (WKB) approximation in the case of a kinetic term that includes a Laplace-Beltrami operator. For isotropic states, this approximation reproduces the classical Friedmann equation in vacuum with positive spatial curvature. We show how the formalism can be consistently extended from Riemannian signature to Lorentzian signature models, and discuss the addition of matter fields, obtaining the correct coupling of a massless scalar in the Friedmann equation from the most natural extension of the GFT action. We also outline the procedure for extending our condensate states to include cosmological perturbations. Our results form the basis of a general programme for extracting effective cosmological dynamics directly from a microscopic non-perturbative theory of quantum gravity. | 9 |
We report on a first-principles numerical and theoretical study of plasma dynamo in a fully kinetic framework. By applying an external mechanical force to an initially unmagnetized plasma, we develop a self-consistent treatment of the generation of "seed" magnetic fields, the formation of turbulence, and the inductive amplification of fields by the fluctuation dynamo. Driven large-scale motions in an unmagnetized, weakly collisional plasma are subject to strong phase mixing, which leads to the development of thermal pressure anisotropy. This anisotropy triggers the Weibel instability, which produces filamentary "seed" magnetic fields on plasma-kinetic scales. The plasma is thereby magnetized, enabling efficient stretching and folding of the fields by the plasma motions and the development of Larmor-scale kinetic instabilities such as the firehose and mirror. The scattering of particles off the associated microscale magnetic fluctuations provides an effective viscosity, regulating the field morphology and turbulence. During this process, the seed field is further amplified by the fluctuation dynamo until energy equipartition with the turbulent flow is reached. By demonstrating that equipartition magnetic fields can be generated from an initially unmagnetized plasma through large-scale turbulent flows, this work has important implications for the origin and amplification of magnetic fields in the intracluster and intergalactic mediums. | 9 |
a hot melt ink composition includes a copolyester , the copolyester consisting essentially of a condensation product of a first type of monomer , a second type of monomer and a third type of monomer , wherein the first type of monomer comprises at least one monomer a selected from the group of polyhydroxyl alcohols comprising x hydroxyl functional groups , wherein x ≧ 3 , wherein the second type of monomer comprises at least one monomer b selected from the group of monomers being able to form an ester linkage with an alcohol and wherein the third type of monomer comprises at least one monomer c selected from the group of aromatic monocarboxylic acids . a method for preparing such copolyesters and a hot melt ink composition includes a mixture of such copolyesters . | 2 |
a high - pressure fluidjet nozzle is formed from a plurality of segments joined together , for example , by a metal sleeve . axial bores provided in the segments align to form an axial bore extending through the nozzle . the number , material , and outer and inner dimensions of the segments can be varied to provide a nozzle with desired performance characteristics . spaces can be provided between the segments to form chambers with auxiliary ports connected to the chambers to allow monitoring and modulation of the jet . | 1 |
a dynamic access random access card is provided with a dynamic random access memory and a source for generating a plurality of reference clock pulses . a control circuit generates refresh operations of the dynamic access memory in response to the plurality of reference clock pulses generated by the source , the initiation of the refresh operations being independent of any external refresh request . the refresh operations are interrupted and the dynamic random access memory is set to a standby condition upon detection of a predetermined external signal , thereby permitting read / write operations of the dynamic random access memory . | 6 |
the contact element is provided with a simple base body that includes a recess for accommodating a first conductor . when a first conductor is accommodated inside the recess , an electrically conductive connection is established between the base body and the first conductor by rupturing the insulation of said conductor . | 7 |
a device for the electric scanning of luminous images . it includes a matrix of n lines and m columns of photosensitive points . a system incorporating a line memory of m points receives in parallel the electric charges supplied by the m points of the same line parasitic charge are removed by diodes . the system insures the injection of the same predetermined quantity of charges between each of the photosensitive points and the output of the device . an output shift register receives in parallel the charges supplied by the line memory and supplies in series a picture scanning electric signal . this device is particularly intended for use in a television camera . | 7 |
an energy harvesting device utilizing a monolithic , mesoscale , single - degree - of - freedom inertial based resonator in which the support structure , beam - spring , and proof mass are a single component without joints , bonds , or fasteners . frequency tuning features include holes in the proof mass in which mass can be added to change the devices resonance frequency as well as levers which add curvature to the beam - spring system and adjust system stiffness . robustness is increase by designing the resonator to exhibit nonlinear behavior such that its power density is maximized for low vibration amplitudes and minimized for high amplitudes . the device structural resonance modes are designed to be much higher than the resonators proof mass - spring resonance frequency . electromechanical transducers are used to convert the resonators mechanical energy to electrical energy . electrical circuitry is included to extract and condition the electrical charge . | 7 |
lossless compression of fragmented image data is disclosed . in some embodiments , a stream of information comprising data elements having statistical characteristics is received . an encoded output is produced by an encoder comprising a data compressor that implements a variable length code that is adapted to the statistical characteristics of the data elements . the output and information from which the variable length code can be derived are stored . | 7 |
a method for curtain coating a moving web is described , wherein the total amount of the coating liquids and of the lateral flow liquid , added perpendicular to the lateral extension of the curtain , is deposited on the moving web under formation of only a minimally thickened bead , wherein there is no need to separate the lateral flow liquid before impingement on the moving web . the corresponding device incorporates in the edge guides a groove having incorporated , in its surface , channels parallel to the direction of the falling curtain . the curtain is stabilized with the lateral flow liquid which is supplied to the groove , the real guide surface of the curtain , perpendicular to the lateral extension of the curtain . | 8 |
a secondary containment apparatus for use in combination with primary containers for hazardous wastes such as drums or large barrels , comprising a generally rectangular base member and two generally rectangular lid members of a size sufficient to enclose one or more primary containers . the lid members are moveable only laterally in relation to the base member , the lateral movement allowing access to the drums contained within . the lid members have interlocking means to form a releasable closure , and have engagement means for attachment to the base member . the base member is impermeable to liquids , and is preferably composed of translucent plastic for visual inspection . | 1 |
a method includes measuring an acceleration along an input axis of an accelerometer mounted to a gradiometer disc , the accelerometer having a coordinate axis that is parallel to a spin axis of the disc , and includes calculating a gravity tensor element as a function of the measured acceleration and a component of the measured acceleration caused by an acceleration along the coordinate axis . consequently , this technique typically yields a more accurate calculation of the gravitational field by accounting for undesired accelerations picked up by accelerometers having input axes that are not parallel to the gradiometer disc . | 6 |
a lightweight , low volume , high performance ladar sensor incorporating 3 - d focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for terrain mapping . the present invention generates , at high speed , 3 - d topographical , water surface , floating object , bathymetric , biological gas cloud , poison gas cloud , or smoke stack emission mapping data . the 3 - d focal planes are used in a variety of physical configurations which provide advantages over prior art terrain mapping ladar sensors . | 7 |
a stowable laser eye protection system is provided as a solution for protecting the eyes of pilots and other vehicle operators and optical sensors such as during critical phases of flight and for general protection against a wide range of spectral wavelengths . a stowable laser eye protection system provides protection that can be manually or automatically extended and retracted . for example , by installing flexible laser protective films on rollers at each window of an aircraft cockpit , the protection can be put in place during taxi before take - off and stowed when the aircraft is a safe distance away from a potential threat area such as after reaching a particular altitude . a similar activity could be used for approach and landing , where the protection is extracted when the aircraft approaches a threat condition or critical phase of flight and retracted after landing . | 1 |
a variable reluctance pickup system for steel string musical instruments is described which provides a highly asymmetrical magnetic field for preferentially sensing and generating electrical signals responsive to string vibrations perpendicular to the string plane . the described pickup system includes individual magnetic circuits with pole pieces , and a sensing coil for each string . the pickup system further includes special planar poletip faces which modify the spatial configuration of the magnetic fields emanating from the polepieces to render the pickup system relatively insensitive to &# 34 ; bending &# 34 ; of a string from its normal quiescent position . the described pickup system is designed to provide electronically amplified musical instruments with tonal characteristics similar to the tonal characteristics of acoustic string instruments . | 6 |
the configurations of a buck type and a buck / boost type converter systems and a controlling method thereof are provided in the present invention . the proposed buck / boost type converter system includes a rectifier bridge , a first auxiliary circuit including a first unidirectional switch coupled to the rectifier bridge and a second unidirectional switch coupled to the first unidirectional switch , a first capacitor coupled to the first unidirectional switch and the rectifier bridge , a buck / boost converter having a first input terminal coupled to the first unidirectional switch , a second input terminal coupled to the first capacitor , a first output terminal coupled to the second unidirectional switch and a second output terminal , a second capacitor electrically connected to the first and the second output terminals in parallel , and a dc source coupled to the second unidirectional switch . | 7 |
mosfet structures are provided having a compressively strained silicon channel . a semiconductor device is provided that comprises a field effect transistor structure having a gate stack on a silicon substrate , wherein the field effect transistor structure comprises a channel formed below the gate stack ; and a compressively strained silicon layer on at least a portion of the silicon substrate to compressively strain the channel . | 7 |
a thermoplastic container has separate hinge means in the body and cover portions of the container which are similar or substantially identical . this four part hinged configuration simplifies tooling , and simplifies economy of production , while allowing easy assembly of the container and resulting in a secure hinge after assembly . | 1 |
a power converter apparatus , such as a dc — dc converter , includes a switch that controls current transfer between an input port and an inductance . a control circuit is operative , while current is being transferred between the inductance and a clamping circuit , to control the switch responsive to a current in the inductance . for example , the control circuit may include a current sensor configured to be coupled in series with the inductance and a switch control circuit operative to control the first switch responsive to a current sense signal generated by the current sensor . the switch control circuit may be operative to prevent transition of the switch from the first state to the second state until the current sense signal meets a predetermined criterion , e . g ., a signal state indicative of a desired current condition , such as a current approximating zero or a current reversal . related operating methods are also discussed . | 8 |
a surface wave device programmable to produce any one of a plurality of phase coded swd digital delay line configurations from a single transducer pattern characterized by parallel transducer electrode arrays to provide for each of two opposite phase alternatives of acoustic surface waves being propagated . each transducer comprises pairs of interdigital taps , each tap characterizing a single binary bit . transducer phase coding is accomplished by severing in selected taps all metalized fingers of like polarity from their common conductor bar . critical configuration tolerances prohibitive to programmed operations are thus obviated . | 7 |
a system displays and filters reports including website vitiation data in response to receiving user input . the system allows users to launch various reports onto a workspace and filter the entire result set by selected criteria . the system allows the user to specify and configure segments while viewing reports , simply by clicking next to the desired criteria within the report alone or in combination with various keyboard functions . filtered reports can be further adjusted per additional filters and criteria . the results are returned virtually instantaneously , enabling users to analyze the effects of combinations of factors . | 7 |
a self - adjusting twin or dual dry clutch assembly for a dual clutch transmission includes a single actuator . the clutch assembly includes one center and two outer clutch drive plates or discs which independently engage a pair of interleaved driven clutch plates or discs which are coupled to and drive a respective pair of transmission countershafts or layshafts . the single actuator translates an internal clutch carrier which acts upon the outer clutch plates through respective pluralities of linear one way clutches . self - adjustment of the dual clutch assembly is achieved by additional linear one way clutches acting through pairs of spring biased control rods . | 5 |
a method and device are provided for welding structural parts , preferably of a gas turbine , especially of an aircraft engine . a structural component is laser - welded by means of at least one laser source , the one or more laser sources being operated in a pulsed mode . pulse duration and / or pulse shape and / or output of the one or more laser sources are adjusted in a variable manner . the wire advance of the welding wire is controlled subject to the pulses of the one or more laser sources . | 1 |
a revisable intervertebral implant may include two end plates designed to detachably receive a variety of intermediate components including articulating bearing inserts , elastic inserts , and fusion blocks . each intermediate component may be secured to a snap insert that snaps into engagement with the corresponding end plate in response to pressure urging the intermediate component toward the end plate along a cephalad - caudal direction . the end plates may first be secured to the corresponding vertebral bodies , and then the intermediate component may be snapped into locking engagement with the implanted end plates to complete in - situ assembly of the intervertebral implant . the implant may easily be revised by snapping the intermediate component out of engagement with the end plates , removing the intermediate component , inserting the new intermediate component into the space between the end plates , and snapping the new intermediate component into engagement with the end plates . | 0 |
a method for selectively extracting metal values from manganese bearing ores such as marine nodules . the ore is initially leached to solubilize manganese and other desirable metals as nitrates . the resulting solution is then treated with manganous hydroxide to selectively precipitate metals such as copper , nickel and cobalt . the enriched mixture of metal hydroxides is separated from the manganese nitrate solution , which is decomposed to recover high purity mno 2 . | 2 |
this invention relates to a tool for aligning and manipulating an electrical outlet comprising : a base member including a top portion and bottom portion , front portion and rear portion , the rear portion including plugs for plugging into the electrical outlet ; and a removable shield for minimizing the possibility of shorting out an electrical connection of the outlet with a metallic junction box during installation for example , the removable shield and the base member being coupled together or released . | 6 |
a small wearable recall device is provided to capture images triggered by a combination of a detection of a capture condition followed by a relatively stable period , as detected by an accelerometer . by triggering on the combination of a detected capture condition followed by a detected stability condition , a clearer image of the environment of an interesting event is expected to be captured . the small size of the recall device makes it possible to integrate it into common portable consumer products , such as mp3 players , purses , clothing , hats , backpacks , necklaces , collars , and other human - wearable products . | 7 |
the present invention comprises analogs of the ca 1 a 2 x motif of the protein ras that is modified by farnesylation in vivo . these ca 1 a 2 x analogs inhibit the farnesylation of ras . furthermore , these ca 1 a 2 x analogues differ from those previously described as inhibitors of ras farnesyl transferase in that they have a prolyl like moiety in the a 1 position . further contained in this invention are chemotherapeutic compositions containing these farnesyl transferase inhibitors and methods for their production . | 2 |
pharmaceutical composition of skin respiratory factor , sodium chloride , bicarbonate , fluoride and zinc chloride in a suitable toothpaste vehicle provides effective therapy for gingivitis when brushed on the teeth and gingivae . pharmaceutical composition of srf in a viscous composition suitable for application to the gingivae and effective over an extended period of time for healing tissue damaged by gingevitis . a toothpaste tube for packaging a pharmaceutical composition of srf , sodium chloride , bicarbonate , fluoride and zinc chloride . | 0 |
a communication protocol provides a selective ordering of packets such that some sequences of packets on the channel are guaranteed not to be delivered out of order , while other packets on the same channel may be delivered before earlier sent packets are received , thereby preempting their delivery . the communication protocol can be implemented using udp over ip . the protocol may be used for exchange of information in a distributed multi - player game . | 7 |
an intervertebral disc is treated by providing supplemental nutrition to increase viability and longevity . in the preferred embodiment , the invention uses one or more porous stents that function to irrigate the disc space . the stents provide channels for diffusion of fluids and nutrients from the vertebral endplates . the stents may extend across the vertebral endplates to facilitate the transfer of nutrients and oxygen from the vertebral bodies . | 0 |
The Chandra X-ray Observatory's Cycle 18 Large Program titled `Spiral galaxies of the Virgo Cluster' will image 52 galaxies with the ACIS-S detector. Combined with archival data for an additional 22 galaxies, this will represent the complete sample of 74 spiral galaxies in the Virgo cluster with star formation rates ≳0.3 M<SUB>⊙</SUB> yr<SUP>-1</SUP>. Many of these galaxies are expected to have an active nucleus, signalling the presence of a central black hole. In preparation for this survey, we predict the central black hole masses using the latest black hole scaling relations based on the spiral arm pitch angle ϕ, velocity dispersion σ, and total stellar mass M<SUB>*,galaxy</SUB>. With a focus on intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs; 10<SUP>2</SUP> < M<SUB>bh</SUB>/M<SUB>⊙</SUB> < 10<SUP>5</SUP>), we highlight NGC 4713 and NGC 4178, both with M<SUB>bh</SUB> ≈ 10<SUP>3</SUP>-10<SUP>4</SUP> (an estimate that is further supported in NGC 4178 by its nuclear star cluster mass). From Chandra archival data, we find that both galaxies have a point-like nuclear X-ray source, with unabsorbed 0.3-10 keV luminosities of a few times 10<SUP>38</SUP> erg s<SUP>-1</SUP>. In NGC 4178, the nuclear source has a soft, probably thermal, spectrum consistent with a stellar-mass black hole in the high/soft state, while no strong constraints can be derived for the nuclear emission of NGC 4713. In total, 33 of the 74 galaxies are predicted to have M<SUB>bh</SUB> < (10<SUP>5</SUP>-10<SUP>6</SUP>) M<SUB>⊙</SUB>, and several are consistently predicted to have masses of 10<SUP>4</SUP>-10<SUP>5</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>, such as IC 3392, NGC 4294, and NGC 4413. We speculate that a sizeable population of IMBHs may reside in late-type spiral galaxies with low stellar mass (M_{\ast }≲ 10^{10} M_{⊙}). | 9 |
a prefetch controller implements an upgrade when a real read access request hits the same memory bank and memory address as a previous prefetch request . in response per - memory bank logic promotes the priority of the prefetch request to that of a read request . if the prefetch request is still waiting to win arbitration , this upgrade in priority increases the likelihood of gaining access generally reducing the latency . if the prefetch request had already gained access through arbitration , the upgrade has no effect . this thus generally reduces the latency in completion of a high priority real request when a low priority speculative prefetch was made to the same address . | 8 |
an apparatus used in a full duplex multiple - input multiple - output wireless communications system is disclosed . in an aspect , the apparatus includes a plurality of antennas , each of which is connected to a combination of at least a tx rf chain and an rx rf chain . the plurality of antennas are split into one or more transmit antennas and one or more receive antennas , and the apparatus communicates with another apparatus . other apparatuses and some methods for wireless communications also are disclosed . | 7 |
a customization method and system enable a user to author or simulate one or more web pages flexibly and specially for an internet appliance . the customization method and device provide the user with some predefined general devices and a plurality of capacities associated therewith . the user can acquire a customized device by selecting or adding one of the predefined general devices and further editing or previewing the associated capacities . in addition , the user authors or previews the web page based on the customized device that is similar to the internet appliance . | 6 |
methods and apparatus are provided for detecting when a spare wheel is used to replace a previously rolling wheel on a vehicle , where each wheel can transmit wheel id and motion status signals . the apparatus comprises a receiver , a memory for storing information relating wheel id and location , a processor coupled to the receiver and memory for analyzing the wheel signals to determine if the sp is rolling , and a timer coupled to the processor that measures how long the sp has been rolling . when the sp has been rolling for predetermined time t , the processor looks at the motion status signals from remaining wheels to determine which is stopped , and then modifies the information stored in the memory to associate the sp id with the wheel location formerly occupied by the now stopped wheel and associate the stopped - wheel id with the storage location for the spare . | 1 |
the present invention is an apparatus for and method of aligning the terminals of a group of connectors in side by side abutting relationship with tooling for terminating wires to the terminals thereof . the group of connectors is placed in a track with the first connector against a stop . a plurality of vertically reciprocal guide blades are arranged adjacent the track and are moved upwardly , one at a time , the first engaging the first connector and positioning it relative to the termination tooling followed by subsequent blades engaging the other connectors . these subsequent engagements occur one at a time in sequential order with increasing distance from the stop . when all connectors are positioned by engaging guide blades , wires are terminated to the connector terminals and the guide blades moved out of engagement so that the completed connector assembly can be removed and the process repeated . | 8 |
aircraft fuel tank access door systems and methods incorporating one or more of an outer fuel tank access door completely encapsulated by a dielectric material and an inner fuel tank access door comprising at least one drainage feature are disclosed . these systems and methods reduce or prevent fuel pooling on the inner fuel tank access door , moisture pooling between the inner and outer fuel tank access doors , and p - static build up and lightning attachment to the outer fuel tank access door to increase safety , reduce the likelihood of corrosion and ease installation of the fuel tank access door system . | 1 |
The halo masses M<SUB>halo</SUB> of low surface brightness (LSB) galaxies are critical measurements for understanding their formation processes. One promising method to estimate a galaxy's M<SUB>halo</SUB> is to exploit the empirical scaling relation between M<SUB>halo</SUB> and the number of associated globular clusters (N<SUB>GC</SUB>). We use a Bayesian mixture model approach to measure N<SUB>GC</SUB> for 175 LSB [23 ≤ <μ<SUB>e,r</SUB>> (mag arcsec<SUP>-2</SUP>) ≤ 28] galaxies in the Fornax cluster using the Fornax Deep Survey data; this is the largest sample of low-mass galaxies so-far analysed for this kind of study. The proximity of the Fornax cluster means that we can measure galaxies with much smaller physical sizes [0.3 ≤ r<SUB>e,r</SUB> (kpc) ≤ 9.5] compared to previous studies of the GC systems of LSB galaxies, probing stellar masses down to M<SUB>*</SUB> ∼ 10<SUP>5</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>. The sample also includes 12 ultra-diffuse galaxies (UDGs), with projected r-band half-light radii greater than 1.5 kpc. Our results are consistent with an extrapolation of the M<SUB>*</SUB>-M<SUB>halo</SUB> relation predicted from abundance matching. In particular, our UDG measurements are consistent with dwarf-sized haloes, having typical masses between 10<SUP>10</SUP> and 10<SUP>11</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>. Overall, our UDG sample is statistically indistinguishable from smaller LSB galaxies in the same magnitude range. We do not find any candidates likely to be as rich as some of those found in the Coma cluster. We suggest that environment might play a role in producing GC-rich LSB galaxies. | 9 |
a hole cutting device for rapidly and accurately recovering metal targets discovered with a metal detector , without the grass damage commonly produced by presently available target recovery techniques . the hole cutting device includes a cylindrical cutting tube for cutting and capturing a plug of grass and soil according to the detected depth of a target , a handle for driving the cylindrical cutting tube into the ground , thereby creating a cylindrical hole in the ground centered about the target , a depth indicator for providing an instantaneous reading of the depth of the tube cutting edge as it is rotatably driven into the ground , and a hand actuated ejection mechanism for freeing the cylindrical tube from the hole after target recovery and the reinsertion of the plug therein . | 4 |
valuable amino alkane diphosphonic acids in which one or both hydrogen atoms of the amino group are substituted by hydroxy alkane groups , and their alkali metal salts and a process of using them are described . said compounds are highly water - soluble , are stable against hydrolysis even at temperatures exceeding 100 ° c ., and have a high sequestering power so that they can be used advantageously , for instance , in processing aqueous media of considerable hardness , and in suppressing scale and corrosion in aqueous media used for heat treatment of containers . | 2 |
a timepiece , such as a watch , has a plurality of concentric rotating bands , viewable from both above and from the side so that a viewer may read the time without changing the orientation of the timepiece . the timepiece has an attachment mechanism that permits the removable attachment of objects , such as sculptures or other ornamental pieces to the surface of the timepiece . | 6 |
a plasma display panel wherein sustain discharge spaces can be arranged at an equal distance . in the plasma display panel , each of a plurality of first electrode groups includes first and second electrodes formed adjacently to each other and third electrodes spaced at a large distance from the second electrodes . a plurality of second electrode groups are adjacent to the first electrode groups and have the first electrodes , the second electrodes and the third electrodes arranged in a mirror type . one sides of the first electrode groups and the second electrode groups are set to a first distance including widths of the third electrodes being adjacent to each other . other sides of the first electrode groups and the second electrode groups are set to a second distance equal to the first distance including widths of the second electrodes . | 7 |
an electrosurgery medical device is enhanced with unique solution - assistance , and comprises , in combination , co - operating device jaws including jaw portions for manipulating tissue , and a plurality of solution infusion openings defined and spaced along each of the jaw portions , for receiving electrolytic solution and infusing the solution onto and into tissue to be manipulated , along said jaw portions . as preferred , the device further comprises at least one , and most preferably , many , longitudinal groove along at least one and most preferably , both , of the jaw portions , with the solution infusion openings located in the groove or grooves . the solution is energized with rf energy and contributes to the functions and beneficial effects of the instrument . the solution exits the openings in the grooves at sufficient flow rates to separate substantially all the operative surfaces of the device from tissue , thereby substantially completely preventing adherence between the operative surfaces and tissue . the solution is further energized to a range of energy densities such that tissues to be affected are sealed against flow of blood , lymphatic fluids , air , and other bodily fluids and gases . | 0 |
the present disclosure provides an automatic transmission having an input adapted to couple to a torque - generating mechanism and an output coupled to the input . the transmission also includes a first rotating torque - transferring mechanism disposed along a first torque path and coupled to the input . a second rotating torque - transferring mechanism is disposed along a second torque path and is coupled to the input independent of the first torque - transferring mechanism . the transmission includes a plurality of stationary torque - transferring mechanisms , each of which is disposed between the input and output . the transmission includes a first planetary gearset , a second planetary gearset , a third planetary gearset , and a fourth planetary gearset , where each gearset includes a sun gear , a ring gear , and a carrier assembly . moreover , the ring gear of the third planetary gearset is coupled to the carrier assembly of the second planetary gearset and the carrier assembly of the fourth planetary gearset . | 5 |
a rapid thermal processor for heat treating and cooling semiconductor material is an elongated process chamber having a base , side and top walls which enclose a heater plate assembly through which thin pins longitudinally move to carry workpieces vertically to and from the heater assembly . a cooling shutter is adapted in the chamber to shield the workpiece from the heater plate when the cooling process takes place . the chamber has gaseous ambient control means which regulates the type of atmosphere or vacuum in the chamber during heat processing of the workpiece . | 8 |
a gun accessory includes a main body having an upper surface having two sides , a first side wall and a second side wall extending upwardly from each of the two sides , first and second slide members provided on the first and second side walls , respectively , and a first locating hole provided adjacent the first side wall . the accessory also includes a first locating bar pivotably coupled to the first locating hole and having a first baffle and a first press plate , and a first elastic element provided between the first press plate and the main body to pivot the first press plate with respect to the main body , and in turn drive the first baffle to protrude above the upper surface of the main body . | 5 |
an apparatus and method for measuring the surface deformation or displacement in objects . in one embodiment the apparatus includes an interference pattern generator which projects an interference pattern onto a detector mounted to the surface which is to be measured . as the surface deforms , the detector moves and sweeps across the interference pattern . by noting the changes in the light intensity , the deformation or displacement in the surface at the detector may be determined . in another embodiment , both the detector and the interference pattern generator are located on the surface and as the surface deforms , the relative change in the surface at the detector and the relative deformation or displacement of the surface at the interference pattern generator may be determined . in another embodiment a plurality of detectors and interference pattern generators are positioned to map the deformation or displacement of the surface at many locations on the surface . | 6 |
the present invention relates to the preparation of stable pyridone disulphide derivatives having general formula and its stereoisomers , which are useful in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders . pyridone disulphide derivatives wherein , r 1 , r 2 and r 3 are independently alkyl , alkoxy , halogen , halogenated alkoxy , halogenated alkyl , hydrogen and could be the same or different and x is ch or n . r 1 is methyl , methoxy , fluorine , trifluoromethyl , difluoromethoxy and hydrogen , r 2 is methyl , methoxy and hydrogen , and r 3 is methyl and hydrogen . | 2 |
a non - contact ic card comprising a one turn . loop antenna pattern provided on a substrate is provided which , in a non - contact manner , transmits information to exterior and receives information therefrom , and in addition can obtain an electric powder from an electric wave transmitted from exterior . by virtue of this constitution , the non - contact ic card , in a for in accordance with iso , can transmit and receive signals while supplying an electric power for use in the non - contact ic card , even in the case of a frequency of a carrier of ten - odd mhz . | 6 |
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