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the invention provides the use of certain benzoic acid and benzamide compounds as modulators of enzymes histone acetyltransferases , which are involved in gene expression and cancer and also use of such compounds in the treatment of diseases due to defects in gene regulation predominantly cancer . | 2 |
a first lead provides therapeutic stimulation to the heart and includes a first mechanical sensor that measures physical contraction and relaxation of the heart . a controller induces delivery of therapeutic stimulation via the first lead . the controller receives signals from the first mechanical sensor indicative of the contraction and relaxation ; develops a template signal that corresponds to the contraction and relaxation ; and uses the template signal to modify the delivery of therapeutic stimulations . in another arrangement , a second lead , with a second mechanical sensor also provides signals to the controller indicative of contraction and relaxation . the first mechanical sensor is adapted to be positioned at the interventricular septal region of the heart , and the second mechanical sensor is adapted to be positioned in the lateral region of the left ventricle . the controller processes the signals from the first mechanical sensor and the second mechanical sensor to develop a dysynchrony index . | 0 |
a laminate structure for both packaging and non - packaging applications , including a five layer coextrusion composite containing an evoh / polyolefin composite barrier layer coated or applied to a paper or paperboard substrate . the laminated structure may contain a layer of linear low density polyethylene or other layers , as needed for the application . the evoh / polyolefin blend layer is preferably a blend of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having 44 % ethylene moiety and a low density polyethylene polymer . the blend barrier , which is part of a five layer coextrusion composite layer provides improved oxygen and moisture barrier characteristics to a package , prepared from such a laminated structure , as well as improved rigidity and heat resistance , thereby providing longer shelf life and excellent flavor retention to the stored contents as well as improved dimensional stability to the cartons , package or containers , at a reduced cost . | 1 |
a multilayer polymer hose or pipe conduit which contains at least one barrier layer of polyester , which acts as a barrier to fuel being carried thereby . in a preferred form of the invention , the hose or conduit has an inner polyamide protective layer , an outer polyamide protective layer , an adhesion promotor layer between the barrier layer and the inner protective layer , and another adhesion layer between the barrier layer and the outer protective layer . | 1 |
a thermal anemometer that separates sensor heating from sensor temperature measurement through a switched sampling technique . this approach demonstrates several advantages over the more typical circuitry employing a bridge , which simultaneously heats the sensor and senses the ambient and velocity sensor temperature . in a thermal anemometer in accordance with the present invention , sensor temperature is determined by sampled measurement of its resistance . sensor temperature is controlled by varying the voltage applied to the sensor with an error value determined by the difference between actual sensor resistance and the desired resistance . | 6 |
fat - blends suitable for food applications are disclosed . these blends contain 10 - 60 % diglycerides , 90 - 40 % triglycerides wherein contains ≧ 70 % su - diglycerides , including high melting diglycerides and simultaneously a fatty compound so that the melting point of is & gt ; 5 ° c ., lower than the melting point of wherein has an n 5 ≦ 40 while the total blend has a safa - content & lt ; 40 %. | 0 |
a method for providing a reducing agent - containing gas flow in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes providing at least one reducing agent precursor , evaporating the precursor to provide a gas flow , at least partially heating the gas flow to temperatures of at least 250 ° c ., at least partially converting the precursor in the gas flow to a reducing agent and adding the reducing agent - containing gas flow to the exhaust of the engine . the method and a device provide a reducing agent - containing gas flow in a quantity being easily controllable and adaptable to dynamic changes especially in exhaust systems of mobile applications such as automobiles . a temperature of a first zone is kept at 150 ° c . or just below while a temperature of a second zone is kept at more than 300 ° c . a hydrolysis catalytic converter is hardly cooled upon receiving the precursor as a vapor , positively affecting the method . | 8 |
the present invention relates to a method of building instrument variation tolerance into calibration algorithms for spectroscopic devices for chemical composition analysis with spectroscopic methods . the method of the present invention is particularly suitable for blood glucose , cholesterol and other chemical components prediction based on near - infrared spectrophotometry measurements . a method includes developing a calibration algorithm on a first instrument ; applying the calibration algorithm to a second instrument ; calibrating the second instrument and adjusting the calibration algorithm to account for differences between the first instrument and the second instrument ; and repeating the step of applying in respect of further instruments to provide a calibration algorithm which may then be used on other instruments . methods are also provided that develop calibration algorithms by adding instrument variations , based on mathematical manipulation , of the spectral data collected on calibration instruments . | 6 |
To what extent can the one-dimensional slim disk model reproduce the multi-dimensional results of global radiation-hydrodynamic simulations of super-Eddington accretion? With this question in mind, we perform a systematic simulation study of accretion flow onto a non-spinning black hole for a variety of black hole masses of (10-10<SUP>7</SUP>) M<SUB>⊙</SUB> and mass accretion rates of (1.4 × 10<SUP>2</SUP>-5.6 × 10<SUP>3</SUP>) L<SUB>Edd</SUB>/c<SUP>2</SUP> (with L<SUB>Edd</SUB> and c being the Eddington luminosity and the speed of light). In order to adequately resolve large-scale outflow structure, we extensively expand a simulation box to cover the space of 3000 r<SUB>S</SUB> (with r<SUB>S</SUB> being the Schwarzschild radius), larger than those in most previous studies, so that we can put relatively large angular momentum on the gas injected from the outer simulation boundary. The adopted Keplerian radius, at which the centrifugal force balances the gravitational force, is r<SUB>K</SUB> = 300 r<SUB>S</SUB>. The injected mass first falls and is accumulated at around this radius and then slowly accretes toward the central black hole via viscosity. We simulate such accretion processes, taking inverse and bulk Compton scattering into account. The simulated accretion flow is in a quasi-steady state inside r<SUB>qss</SUB> ∼ 200 r<SUB>S</SUB>. Within this radius the flow properties are, on the whole, in good agreement with those described by the slim disk model except that the radial density profile of the underlying disk is much flatter, ρ ∝ r<SUP>-0.73</SUP> (cf. ρ ∝ r<SUP>-3/2</SUP> in the slim disk model), due probably to efficient convection. We find very weak outflow from inside r ∼ 200 r<SUB>S</SUB>, unlike the previous studies. | 9 |
a suspension system for a train vehicle includes at least one inerter to minimize track wear . track wear may be measured by direct measures such as wear work , or indirect measures such as yaw stiffness . “ minimizing ” track wear means that such measures are reduced below values which are achievable with conventional technology while maintaining acceptable values of other performance metrics , such as ride comfort or least damping ratio . the suspension system may comprise at least one damper connected in series with the at least one inerter . the suspension system may be the primary or the secondary suspension system of a train vehicle . | 1 |
this application discloses a method for separating banana clusters into individual fruits . in this method , the banana cluster is hung on a carrier in such a way that the hanging point is the place where the banana fruit stalks converge . the cluster and / or the cutter are moved toward each other and the cutter is positioned such that the cutter cuts the fruit stalks at a point lower than the cluster hanging point . | 1 |
methods of purifying 2 - methylthio - 5 - trifluoromethyl - 1 , 3 , 4 - thiadiazole include the steps of providing a first 2 - methylthio - 5 - trifluoromethyl - 1 , 3 , 4 - thiadiazole composition comprising 2 - methylthio - 5 - trifluoromethyl - 1 , 3 , 4 - thiadiazole and organic solvent ; performing a first extraction of the 2 - methylthio - 5 - trifluoromethyl - 1 , 3 , 4 - thiadiazole composition with a first inorganic acid solution ; and performing a second extraction of the 2 - methylthio - 5 - trifluoromethyl - 1 , 3 , 4 - thiadiazole composition with a second inorganic acid solution . | 2 |
the objective of the invention is to allow the user to decipher the cuts on a key from the lock without disassembling the lock . the current wafer lock readers on the market rely on a sensitive touch to operate and / or do not give the exact depths to recreate a key . our wafer lock “ reader ” will give the exact depth of a cut , coming to a definite stop at the reading position for each cut on the key . | 8 |
Protostellar jets are one of the most intriguing signposts in star formation. Recent detection of a jet rotation indicates that they can carry away angular momenta from the innermost edges of the disks, allowing the disks to feed the central protostars. In current jet-launching models, magnetic fields are required to launch and collimate the jets, however, observationally, it is still uncertain if magnetic fields are really present in the jets. Here we report a clear detection of SiO line polarization in the HH 211 protostellar jet. Since this line polarization has been attributed to the Goldreich-Kylafis effect in the presence of magnetic field, our observations show convincingly the presence of magnetic field in a jet from a low-mass protostar. The implied magnetic field could be mainly toroidal, as suggested in current jet-launching models, in order to collimate the jet at large distances. | 9 |
This release of the Emu code distributes the version of Emu used for the first code paper simulating the fast flavor instability in 1D with multi-angle neutrino distributions. Emu is licensed under the BSD-3-Clause-LBNL open source license, provided in the file license.txt. Emu includes source files from the WarpX open source code, which is licensed under the WarpX BSD-3-Clause-LBNL license included in the relevant file headers. | 9 |
In this study we compute the equation of state and Rosseland mean opacity from temperatures of T ≃ 30,000 K down to T ≃ 400 K, pushing the capabilities of the ÆSOPUS code into the regime where solid grains can form. The GGchem code is used to solve the chemistry for temperatures less than ≃3000 K. Atoms, molecules, and dust grains in thermodynamic equilibrium are all included in the equation of state. To incorporate monochromatic atomic and molecular cross sections, an optimized opacity sampling technique is used. The Mie theory is employed to calculate the opacity of 43 grain species. Tables of Rosseland mean opacities for scaled-solar compositions are provided. Based on our computing resources, opacities for other chemical patterns, as well as various grain sizes, porosities, and shapes, can be easily computed upon user request to the corresponding author. | 9 |
a vertical drive shaft lawn edger is disclosed having a non - integral flywheel with the edger engine . this allows for the interchangeability of different flywheels for the same engine or different engines . the flywheel disclosed is preferably a combination flywheel / drive pulley . the flywheel / drive pulley is mounted directly to the drive shaft of the engine . the drive pulley is mounted to the top side or bottom side of the flywheel . preferably , the flywheel / drive pulley in an integral piece . | 0 |
a hydraulic telescoping ram of the type suitable to tip dump trucks and the like , which permits the use of outer aggressive seals and a bore sealing device by providing a conduit which hydraulically connects the upper end of each cylinder of the telescopic ram with an oil reservoir . this makes it possible to use seals which are not aggressive and which can run on surfaces of somewhat less than top quality , on the internal bottom faces of the rams so as to allow the passage of a small quantity of oil into a gap formed within the ram and cylinder and between the aggressive and non - aggressive seals . the oil which passes the non - aggressive seal is returned to the oil reservoir when the ram is extended . | 5 |
a neck finish of a container which includes a helical thread encircling the neck wherein said thread is provided with a pair of recesses spaced apart 180 ° and in cooperative engagement with recess forming fingers in a pair of cooperating horizontally movable mold halves . | 1 |
an ornamental flower bed base assembly or matrix material comprising a flower bed base plate having a plurality of insertion through - holes disposed at appropriate intervals and a plurality of flower plant holders each having a side wall provided with irrigation orifices and an open top end , each of the flower plant holders being removably engageable with the respective insertion through - holes of the base plate . this matrix is lightweight and can be easily transported to the contemplated site of erection . using this ornamental flower bed matrix material , a variety of ornamental flower beds can be constructed easily at site . the resulting flower beds are attractive and easy in maintenance . | 0 |
an aqueous and method for manufacturing a ceramic superconductor coated metal fiber comprises a container for holding a nonaqueous solution inwhich particles of superconductor material are colloidally suspended to form a slurry . a voltage source is provided to influence the slurry with an electric field and a magnet device is provided to influence the slurry with a magnetic field . the magnetic field is oriented relative to the fiber to align the superconductor particles of the slurry in a desired orientation for subsequent attachment onto the surface of the fiber . the voltage source is connected to the metal fiber to electrically bias the fiber as it is drawn through the slurry . consequently , charged superconductor particles in the slurry attach to the electrically biased fiber . subsequently , the coated fiber is heated to sinter the aligned particles and establish a ceramic superconductor shell on the metallic fiber substrate . | 8 |
The Fermi and eROSITA bubbles, large diffuse structures in our Galaxy, can be the by-products of the steady star formation activity. To simultaneously explain the star formation history of the Milky Way and the metallicity of $\sim$ Z$_\odot$ at the Galactic disk, a steady Galactic wind driven by cosmic-rays is required. For tenuous gases with a density of $\lesssim$10$^{-3}$ cm$^{-3}$, the cosmic-ray heating dominates over radiative cooling, and the gas can maintain the virial temperature of $\sim$0.3 keV ideal for escape from the Galactic system as the wind. A part of the wind falls back onto the disk like a galactic fountain flow. We model the wind dynamics according to the Galactic evolution scenario and find that the scale height and surface brightness of the X-ray and the hadronic gamma-ray emissions from such fountain flow region can be consistent with the observed properties of the Fermi and eROSITA bubbles. This implies that the bubbles are persistent structures of the Milky Way existing over (at least) the last $\sim$1 Gyr, rather than evanescent structures formed by non-trivial, $\sim$10 Myr past Galactic Center transient activities. | 9 |
a process for producing a compound represented by formula , wherein each of r 1 , r 2 , r 3 and r 4 , which may be the same or different , represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group , the process includes deprotecting a protective group of a compound represented by formula , wherein r 1 , r 2 , r 3 and r 4 are as defined above , and r 5 represents a protective group of a hydroxy group . the process is an industrially advantageous , simple , and efficient process for producing a key intermediate of a benzodiazepine - 2 , 4 - dione compound , which is a therapeutic medicine for arrhythmia . | 8 |
one subject of the present invention is a composition that combines at least one polyamide having at least one mxd entity , mxd denoting meta - xylylenediamine or a mixture of meta - xylylenediamine and of para - xylylenediamine , with a bioresourced reinforcement . the invention also relates to the conversion of these compositions , by injection moulding or extrusion , into objects that have good mechanical properties , said objects corresponding to technical application specifications such as may be found , for example , in the automotive industry , construction , sport and in electrical or electronic fields . | 2 |
a method and a device for correcting the line scan speed of a display screen according to the luminance of the pixels displayed on screen , wherein the line scan speed is modified with a correction means controlled from a control signal varying like the product of the first and second derivatives of the luminance signal . | 7 |
an accumulator type injection valve of simple construction and relatively large accumulator capacity has opposed inlet and outlet valves for alternately and intermittently communicating a single chamber with an inlet passage for receiving fuel from a pump and an outlet passage in further communication with an injection nozzle , the outlet valve being an inwardly opening needle valve responsive to fluid pressure within the chamber . in order to even further improve operating response of the injection valve , a dump valve relieves fluid pressure from the chamber below a preselected pressure . | 5 |
Machine Learning for Wildlife Image Classification (MLWIC) is an R package that allows users to automatically classify animal species in camera trap images. The package comes with a build in model that was trained to recognize 27 species using over 3.7 million images. It works rapidly (> 2,000 images/minute on a laptop computer) and accurately (98% accuracy across all species). The package also allows users to train their own machine learning model to recognize species using images tht they have classified. | 9 |
Our goal in this paper is to derive a carbon-star luminosity function that will eventually be used to determine distances to galaxies at 50-60 Mpc and hence yield a value of the Hubble constant. Cool N-type carbon stars exhibit redder near-infrared colours than oxygen-rich stars. Using Two Micron All Sky Survey near-infrared photometry and the Gaia Data Release 2, we identify carbon stars in the Magellanic Clouds (MC) and the Milky Way (MW). Carbon stars in the MC appear as a distinct horizontal feature in the near-infrared ((J - K<SUB>s</SUB>)<SUB>0</SUB>, M<SUB>J</SUB>) colour-magnitude diagram. We build a colour selection (1.4 < (J - K<SUB>s</SUB>)<SUB>0</SUB> < 2) and derive the luminosity function of the colour-selected carbon stars. We find the median absolute magnitude and the dispersion, in the J band, for the Large and the Small Magellanic Clouds (LMC/SMC) to be, respectively, (\bar M<SUB>J</SUB> = -6.284 ± 0.004 and σ = 0.352 ± 0.005) and (\bar M<SUB>J</SUB> = -6.160 ± 0.015 and σ = 0.365 ± 0.014). The difference between the MC may be explained by the lower metallicity of the SMC, but in any case it provides limits on the type of galaxy whose distance can be determined with this technique. To account for metallicity effects, we developed a composite magnitude, named C, for which the error-weighted mean C magnitude of the MC are equal. Thanks to the next generation of telescopes (JWST, ELT, and TMT), carbon stars could be detected in MC-type galaxies at distances out to 50-60 Mpc. The final goal is to eventually try and improve the measurement of the Hubble constant while exploring the current tensions related to its value. | 9 |
a hoist with a cradle for coupling with a pressurized tank . a primary means of restraining the tank on the cradle is provided along with a backup means should the primary means fail for any reason . a linear actuator assembly raises the cradle up to 27 inches from the floor surface . an onboard battery with an integrated battery charger provides power to the linear actuator . a compact base with swivel casters allows a raised tank to be safely lifted and transported by a single operator . the compact size of the hoist allows it to operate in confined spaces . | 1 |
techniques of compensating frequency in an output in reference to a reference frequency signal are disclosed . the reference frequency signal may be from a crystal oscillator or other oscillators . due to the changes of the temperature , the reference frequency signal drifts . according to one aspect of the techniques , a temperature frequency correction word is generated in accordance with a frequency compensation value in view of a current temperature to generate a substantially temperature compensated frequency output from a reference frequency signal . the frequency control word is produced from a successive approximation circuit configured to produce the temperature frequency correction word in accordance with the frequency compensation value in view of the current temperature . both the temperature frequency correction word and a frequency control word are data represented in a sequence of bits . as a result , the compensated frequency output can be of high precision . | 7 |
an apparatus and method for driving a multi - level gray scale display are provided . the apparatus displays multi - level gray scale without an analog driving ic and includes a row function generator for generating a row function , a column signal operator for receiving and operating the row function and display data to output a column data , a standard voltage selection signal generator for receiving a clock to generate a standard voltage selection signal , a column signal generator for generating a plurality of levels of column standard voltages and dividing the column standard voltage selected according to the standard voltage selection signal to generate a plurality of levels of column voltage so as to drive the column electrode according to the column data , and a row signal generator for generating a plurality of row standard voltages and dividing the row standard voltage selected according to the standard voltage selection signal to generate a plurality of levels of row voltage so as to drive the row electrode according to the row function . | 6 |
a method for dewatering mineral slurries employing a copolymer of diallyldimethlylammonium halide and a vinyl alkoxysilane , which is preferably a copolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride and vinyltrimethoxysilane as a coagulant is disclosed . the method for dewatering mineral slurries containing water comprising the steps of : feeding said mineral slurry into a thickener , treating said mineral slurry with an effective amount of a coagulant which comprises a copolymer of halide and a vinyl alkoxysilane ; allowing the water to separate from the mineral slurry , withdrawing the water from said thickener and discharging said mineral products from said thickener . mineral slurries which can be effectively treated are copper and taconite . the above - mentioned method may also include treatment with a flocculant in conjunction with the coagulant . | 1 |
using digital signal processing in a modem attached to a digital line , the modem sample rate for both transmit and receive signals is interpolated or decimated to the time slot rate of a digital channel connected to the modem by filters which are operated by a unified interpolation / decimation filter controller as a function of a modulo counter . for example , a modem signal is developed as if it were to be supplied to a codec . however , instead of being supplied to the codec , the signal is filtered using a low pass finite impulse response digital filter . the resulting filtered signal is sampled at the time slot rate and supplied in companded form as an output to the time slots of the digital line . prior to operating the filter , the ratio of the time slot rate to the sample rate is determined . the ratio is expressed in a form that is a ratio of the smallest possible integers . the numerator of the resulting ratio is designated p and the denominator is designated i . the coordination between the development of the modem signal sample and the filter operation is under the control of a modulo counter that has a modulus of p . | 7 |
the present invention includes a system for carrying an electronic device with a faraday material configured to protect a user from undesirable wave radiation while allowing said electronic device to transmit and receive signals . | 7 |
foams suitable for such uses as landfill coverage , frost protection , volatile emission control , gas control in mining , are composed of a hydrolyzable protein and a pre - gelatinized cationic modified starch along with other ingredients . the foam concentrate can be made at ambient temperature , is stable over time , can be easily tailored to achieve a desired foam stiffness and drain time characteristic over wide ranges , and can be easily diluted at ambient temperature to produce a foamable composition . | 0 |
a replaceable photovoltaic inverter is mounted on each of a plurality of photovoltaic module for the conversion of direct current , produced by the photovoltaic cells , to alternating current . the inverter is coupled to a mounting bracket on the photovoltaic module such that is can be easily replaced . replacement of an individual photovoltaic module inverter can occur during continuous operation of the photovoltaic module system with minimal impact on overall power production . the inverter is also mounted apart from the photovoltaic module to facilitate heat transfer generated by operation of the inverter . | 7 |
a device for injecting fuel includes an electrodynamic drive having a movably situated coil , an inwardly opening needle which opens and closes injection holes on a valve seat , a connecting element which connects the needle to the movably situated coil , and a pressure chamber which is situated at the needle upstream from the valve seat and contains pressurized fuel . | 5 |
the present invention is a complete solution for mission critical facilities to create a safe environment and energy efficient crac system . the invented system collects mission critical facility volume environmental and energy data in real time , and uses big data analytics to provide adaptive group control to cracs . the data is visualized in 2d and 3d graphs , dashboard , history curves and reports locally and through the cloud . the present invention also provides user management to allow authorized users to view and control the racks / servers owned or rented by these users . the present invention is comprised of four companion patents : 1 ) a battery - powered wireless long life temperature and humidity sensor module , 2 ) an intelligent multi - channel wireless data acquisition gateway , 3 ) mission critical facility three dimension temperature contour generator , and 4 ) an adaptive automatic crac master control method . | 5 |
We present a summary of the long-term evolution of various properties of the five non-transient anomalous X-ray pulsars (AXPs) 1E 1841-045, RXS J170849.0-400910, 1E 2259+586, 4U 0142+61, and 1E 1048.1-5937, regularly monitored with RXTE from 1996 to 2012. We focus on three properties of these sources: the evolution of the timing, pulsed flux, and pulse profile. We report several new timing anomalies and radiative events, including a putative anti-glitch seen in 1E 2259+586 in 2009, and a second epoch of very large spin-down rate fluctuations in 1E 1048.1-5937 following a large flux outburst. We compile the properties of the 11 glitches and 4 glitch candidates observed from these 5 AXPs between 1996 and 2012. Overall, these monitoring observations reveal several apparent patterns in the behavior of this sample of AXPs: large radiative changes in AXPs (including long-lived flux enhancements, short bursts, and pulse profile changes) are rare, occurring typically only every few years per source; large radiative changes are almost always accompanied by some form of timing anomaly, usually a spin-up glitch; only 20%-30% of timing anomalies are accompanied by any form of radiative change. We find that AXP radiative behavior at the times of radiatively loud glitches is sufficiently similar to suggest common physical origins. The similarity in glitch properties when comparing radiatively loud and radiatively silent glitches in AXPs suggests a common physical origin in the stellar interior. Finally, the overall similarity of AXP and radio pulsar glitches suggests a common physical origin for both phenomena. | 9 |
Context. To understand galaxy evolution, it is essential to measure star formation rates (SFRs) across cosmic time. <BR /> Aims: The use of radio continuum emission as an extinction-free tracer of star formation necessitates a good understanding of the influence of cosmic-ray electron (CRE) transport. Our aim in this work is to improve this understanding. <BR /> Methods: We analysed the spatially resolved radio continuum-star formation rate (radio-SFR) relation in 15 nearby galaxies using data from the LOw Frequency ARray (LOFAR) and the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope (WSRT) at 144 and 1365 MHz, respectively. The hybrid SFR maps are based on observations with Spitzer at 24 μm and with GALEX at 156 nm. Our pixel-by-pixel analysis at 1.2 kpc resolution reveals the usual sublinear radio-SFR relation for local measurements. This can be linearised with a smoothing experiment, convolving the hybrid SFR map with a Gaussian kernel that provides us with the CRE transport length. <BR /> Results: CRE transport can be described as energy-independent isotropic diffusion. If we consider only young CREs as identified with the radio spectral index, we find a linear relation showing the influence of cosmic-ray transport. We then define the CRE calorimetric efficiency as the ratio of radio-to-hybrid SFR surface density and show that it is a function of the radio spectral index. If we correct the radio-SFR relation for the CRE calorimetric efficiency parametrised by the radio spectral index, it becomes nearly linear with a slope of 1.01 ± 0.02, independent of frequency. <BR /> Conclusions: The corrected radio-SFR relation is universal and it holds for both global and local measurements. | 9 |
We examine the kinematic morphology of early-type galaxies (ETGs) in three galaxy clusters Abell 85, 168 and 2399. Using data from the Sydney-AAO Multi-object Integral field spectrograph we measure spatially resolved kinematics for 79 ETGs in these clusters. We calculate λ<SUB>R</SUB>, a proxy for the projected specific stellar angular momentum, for each galaxy and classify the 79 ETGs in our samples as fast or slow rotators. We calculate the fraction of slow rotators in the ETG populations (f<SUB>SR</SUB>) of the clusters to be 0.21 ± 0.08, 0.08 ± 0.08 and 0.12 ± 0.06 for Abell 85, 168 and 2399, respectively, with an overall fraction of 0.15 ± 0.04. These numbers are broadly consistent with the values found in the literature, confirming recent work asserting that the fraction of slow rotators in the ETG population is constant across many orders of magnitude in global environment. We examine the distribution of kinematic classes in each cluster as a function of environment using the projected density of galaxies: the kinematic morphology-density relation. We find that in Abell 85 f<SUB>SR</SUB> increases in higher density regions but in Abell 168 and 2399 this trend is not seen. We examine the differences between the individual clusters to explain this. In addition, we find slow rotators on the outskirts of two of the clusters studied, Abell 85 and 2399. These galaxies reside in intermediate to low density regions and have clearly not formed at the centre of a cluster environment. We hypothesize that they formed at the centres of groups and are falling into the clusters for the first time. | 9 |
disclosed is a self - contained , portable apparatus for cleaning chemical and / or radioactively contaminated articles . a cleaning chamber is provided where contaminated articles are placed . solvent from a solvent reservoir is sprayed onto the contaminated articles to dissolve the chemical contaminants and to dislodge the radioactive particulates . the solvent and contaminants drain through a short vertical duct connecting the cleaning chamber to the solvent reservoir . there is a cooling means present in the short vertical duct which serves to condense the solvent vaporized during the cleaning operation . a filter means is provided to filter particulate contaminants from the solvent before the solvent is delivered from the solvent reservoir to the cleaning chamber . a high efficiency particulate air filter and an adsorber are connected in series such that the initial atmosphere contained within the cleaning chamber is vented to atmosphere through the high efficiency particulate air filter in the absorber during the initial increase in pressure within the cleaning chamber when spraying of the solvent is commenced . as the cooling means condenses the solvent vapor , the pressure within the apparatus is reduced to subatmospheric pressure thus preventing the possibility of leak of contamination from the apparatus into the atmosphere . | 1 |
We present a 0.4-8 μm multi-wavelength photometric catalog in the Extended Groth Strip (EGS) field. This catalog is built on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) WFC3 and ACS data from the Cosmic Assembly Near-infrared Deep Extragalactic Legacy Survey (CANDELS), and it incorporates the existing HST data from the All-wavelength Extended Groth strip International Survey (AEGIS) and the 3D-HST program. The catalog is based on detections in the F160W band reaching a depth of F160W = 26.62 AB (90% completeness, point sources). It includes the photometry for 41,457 objects over an area of ≈ 206 arcmin<SUP>2</SUP> in the following bands: HST/ACS F606W and F814W; HST WFC3 F125W, F140W, and F160W; Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT)/Megacam u*, g<SUP>\prime</SUP> , r<SUP>\prime</SUP> , I<SUP>\prime</SUP> and z<SUP>\prime</SUP> ; CFHT/WIRCAM J, H, and K <SUB>S</SUB>; Mayall/NEWFIRM J1, J2, J3, H1, H2, and K; Spitzer IRAC 3.6, 4.5, 5.8, and 8.0 μm. We are also releasing value-added catalogs that provide robust photometric redshifts and stellar mass measurements. The catalogs are publicly available through the CANDELS repository. | 9 |
a hydraulic shock absorber including inner and outer tubes telescopically fitted together and an orifice variable in response to relative movement of the inner and outer tubes . a large diameter tubular holder is disposed coaxially around an upper portion of the outer tube to provide a space between the outer tube and the holder , the space being divided by a tubular partition membrane disposed coaxially in the space into a high - pressure gas chamber located outside of the membrane and a low - pressure gas chamber located inside of the membrane and communicating with an upper space within the outer tube . the shock absorber is of the hydraulically and pneumatically operated type , is simple in structure , and can be assembled with ease while maintaining a desired degree of performance . when the shock absorber is at the end of the extension stroke , there is a sufficient length of span between an outer tube sliding portion and an inner tube sliding portion between which the variable orifice is located so that even when the shock absorber is subjected to lateral bending forces , the orifice clearance is prevented from being varied or deformed , to ensure reliable and smooth operation of the shock absorber . | 5 |
a tool and method for plugging a service connection to a gas main in preparation for removal of the service tee removes the perforator , mills the hole in the main to provide a smooth seat for a sealing plug , and inserts a gas - tight sealing plug into the hole . the tool of the invention is operable through a narrow &# 34 ; keyhole &# 34 ; excavation , which decreases the risk to service personnel and significantly reduces costs of repairing the excavation . in the preferred embodiment the tool is loaded with a milling bit and a sealing plug before attachment to the service tee . the tool head is engaged to the service tee in a gas - tight fit to prevent the escape of gas during the procedure , and an adapter plate is pivoted between three working positions to perform the three steps of the service connection plugging method . in the preferred embodiment a pneumatic gear motor drives a hexagonal driver bit actuated by a linear actuator located in the shaft of the tool , the driving bit providing the required mechanical interface with each of the accessories involved in each step of the procedure . a separate pneumatic motor pivots the adapter plate between working positions , and specialized adapter is provided at each working position of the adapter plate allowing the same actuators to be used for the perforator removal , milling and plugging operations . | 8 |
a filler carrier of the type adapted to move metal extrusions in a generally horizontal plane beneath the dispensing nozzle of a machine for dispensing uncured liquid plastic is disclosed . uncured liquid plastic is dispensed into a channel of the extrusion which is subsequently cut so as to form a thermal barrier between the remaining sections of the extrusion which remain coupled by means of the cured plastic material . the filler carrier is provided with a mechanically driven conduit that is movable between a first lowered position that permits the passage thereover of the extrusion , to a second raised position wherein an upper opening of the movable conduit receives the nozzle of the dispensing machine so that uncured liquid plastic from the machine and any subsequent flushing solvent passing therethrough may be collected and transferred to an appropriate container in a clean and simple fashion . | 1 |
a method and apparatus for in - line tritium - in - water monitoring in which a sample of water is vaporized at a temperature sufficient to transform it to dry water vapor substantially free of liquid water droplets . the water vapor is transferred to a tritium detection device having a chamber heated to a temperature at which there is substantially no condensation of the water vapor , the detection device comprising volume detection device adapted to detect β - decay of tritium atoms in the water vapor . the volume detection device may comprise ionization chamber detector , gas scintillation counting detector and gas electron multiplier detector . the method and apparatus are preferably used to detect leaks of tritiated water from the primary to secondary side of the heat transport systems associated with certain types of nuclear reactors , and when used on an in - line , continuous basis , provide a time response as low as 10 seconds with the detection limits depending on the type of volume detection equipment used . this method also lends itself to in - line monitoring of tritium in water discharged to lakes , rivers and sewers , and may also be amenable to environmental monitoring of tritium in waterways . | 6 |
portions of a feed liquid are passed through respective condensers and liquid - liquid heat exchangers . the feed liquid is then heated and injected into a first feed - liquid containment chamber , where vapor from the feed is passed through a first gas - permeable membrane and directed into a first condenser , where the vapor is cooled by the feed liquid passing through the first condenser and condenses as it cools to produce a first liquid permeate . the first liquid permeate is passed through the first liquid - liquid heat exchanger where the first liquid permeate is cooled by the feed liquid passing therethrough . after the vapor is removed from the feed liquid in the first feed - liquid containment chamber , the remaining feed liquid from the first feed - liquid containment chamber is injected into a second feed - liquid containment chamber , where the process is repeated . the first liquid permeate from the first liquid liquid - liquid heat exchanger is combined with the second liquid permeate from the second condenser to form a combined liquid permeate ; and the combined liquid permeate is passed through the second liquid - liquid heat exchanger where the combined liquid permeate is cooled by the feed liquid passing therethrough . | 8 |
a process for the production of phosphoric acid esters or phosphoric acid ester mixtures of polyhydric alcohols by reaction of the polyhydric alcohols with phosphorus pentoxide is characterized in that the amount of phosphorus pentoxide which is required for the esterification operation is suspended in an amount of the ester or ester mixture to be produced , thereupon the amount of polyhydric alcohol required for the esterification operation and possibly water is added at a temperature in the range of between 20 and 180 ° c ., thereupon the esterification reaction is substantially completely executed and thereafter the product is obtained . the products of the process are used for the production of flame - proofing treatments . | 2 |
this invention describes a method to psychologically alter the mental state of a target individual or audience by introducing odors to illicit memory in combination with a robust , coordinated audiovisual scheme , which results in the susceptibility to change their behavior . the odorant compositions are formed from ingredients comprised of at least an odorant compound and a carrier liquid . preferred odorant compounds include a variety of familiar odors which provide the olfactory stimuli required to be effective . non - lethal dissemination systems to deliver the odorant to the target individual or group are also described . | 5 |
a total flow turbine includes a housing defining a rotor chamber with a rotor rotatably mounted within the chamber and includes a plurality of passages opening at an outer radial face of the rotor and spiraling in a converging fashion inward to a central cavity which communicates with an outlet from the housing , with a plurality of nozzles spaced around the periphery of the housing angled toward the rotor for directing fluid toward the inlet of the passages . | 5 |
a method and apparatus for improving the interior or exterior surface smoothness of a tube shell during cold draw operations is disclosed wherein the final reduction of the tube shell is completed within the die land . | 1 |
We use two zoom-in ΛCDM hydrodynamical simulations of massive disk galaxies to study the possible existence of fixed satellite groups showing a kinematically coherent behavior across evolution (angular momentum conservation and clustering). We identify three such groups in the two simulations, defining kinematically coherent persistent planes (KPPs) that last at least from virialization to z = 0 (more than 7 Gyr). This proves that orbital pole clustering is not necessarily set in at low redshift, representing a long-lived property of galaxy systems. KPPs are thin and oblate, represent ~25%-40% of the total number of satellites in the system, and are roughly perpendicular to their corresponding central disk galaxies during certain periods, consistently with Milky Way z = 0 data. KPP satellite members are statistically distinguishable from satellites outside KPPs: they show higher specific orbital angular momenta, orbit more perpendicularly to the central disk galaxy, and have larger pericentric distances than the latter. We numerically prove, for the first time, that KPPs and the best-quality positional planes share the same space configuration across time, such that KPPs act as "skeletons" preventing the latter from being washed out in short timescales. In one of the satellite-host systems, we witness the late capture of a massive dwarf galaxy endowed with its own satellite system, also organized into a KPP configuration prior to its capture. We briefly explore the consequences this event has on the host's KPP and on the possible enhancement of the asymmetry in the number of satellites rotating in one sense or the opposite within the KPP. | 9 |
a feces collection system capable of collecting and containing animal feces for direct disposal or bagged disposal . disposal of the collected feces may be done through the rear or top disposal hatches . the collection can be done on various depths of grass or gravel as the lower scoop is automatically or manually adjustable . the collection blade rotor has a repeating pattern of three variably sized and shaped blades . the system has a built in water jet cleaning system with an adjustable stream . for ease of steering the device is lightweight , has an extending , pivotable handle and rotatable rear wheels . | 4 |
Magnetic reconnection is an important driver of energetic particles in many astrophysical phenomena. Using kinetic particle-in-cell simulations, we explore the impact of three-dimensional reconnection dynamics on the efficiency of particle acceleration. In two-dimensional systems, Alfvénic outflows expel energetic electrons into flux ropes where they become trapped and disconnected from acceleration regions. However, in three-dimensional systems these flux ropes develop an axial structure that enables particles to leak out and return to acceleration regions. This requires a finite guide field so that particles may move quickly along the flux rope axis. We show that greatest energetic electron production occurs when the guide field is of the same order as the reconnecting component: large enough to facilitate strong transport, but not so large as to throttle the dominant Fermi mechanism responsible for efficient electron acceleration. This suggests a natural explanation for the envelope of electron acceleration during the impulsive phase of eruptive flares. | 9 |
a method for processing wastewater and exhaust gas condensates from the polymerization of vinyl acetate and ethylene and optionally other comonomers in an aqueous medium by suspension or emulsion polymerization employs relieving pressure after completion of the polymerization of the polymerization batch and discharging the polymer dispersion . during the relieving , the gaseous phase is removed by means of a compressor . optionally , the gaseous phase occurring during stripping is removed by the compressor and cooled by one or more heat exchangers before entry into the compressor . the liquid phases occurring in the compressor and optionally in the heat exchanger are separated from the gaseous phase and the liquid phases are given to a rectification column , and separated into a vinyl acetate monomer phase and a wastewater phase , and the vinyl acetate monomer phase is resupplied to polymerization . | 2 |
an input signal is quantized into a quantization - resultant signal . the quantization - resultant signal is compressed into a compression - resultant signal . the compression - resultant signal is formatted into a formatting - resultant signal corresponding to a predetermined format for a digital recording disc . the formatting - resultant signal includes segments corresponding to user data areas prescribed in the predetermined format . the compression - resultant signal is placed in the segments of the formatting - resultant signal . the formatting - resultant signal is encoded into an encoding - resultant signal of a cd format . the encoding - resultant signal is recorded on a recording medium . | 7 |
the present invention provides a stable control serum or plasma for tumor diagnosis , wherein the control contains the tumor markers relevant for the diagnosis of tumors . the serum or plasma has a reduced lipid content . the present invention also provides for a method of making the control . | 6 |
herd control methods and systems are described that can achieve great benefits over conventional methods when applied to animal and range management . the methods allow much greater animal density than is possible by other means of intensive grazing . a herd can be turned out in a large pasture or unfenced rangeland without dispersal . the herd constantly moves to find new forage and water without the negative consequences of uncontrolled grazing , and fencing can be reduced or eliminated . the methods use devices attached to some or all of a plurality of animals to replicate a herdsman rather than a fence . these herding devices are equipped with components for measuring the distance to neighboring devices . a stimulation component actuated by the processor applies a stimulus , such as a sound or an electric shock , if the animal is too far from the herd . | 0 |
a reconfigurable register array structure allows an agent to transmit data from a single channel or in bundled form from multiple channels . the structure makes economical use of valuable chip space by reducing the size of the overall register array system . a coalescing prestage is used to collect data from single channels or from multiple channels and to multiplex the data , based on a priority scheme , to supply the data to a primary stage of first - in - first - out register arrays . the coalescing prestage may include one or more first registers , a delay register , multiplexers to select outputs of the first registers , and multiplexers to select outputs of the delay register . alternatively , the coalescing prestage may include one or more register array structures , each such structure having independent write ports , one for each channel . data coalesced in the coalescing prestage is provided to a primary stage . the primary stage may include one or more logical register arrays configured as one physical array . separate write pointers may be used to ensure data from a particular channel is provided to the correct location in the physical array . | 6 |
a mechanism for facilitating the quick assembly and disassembly of firearm accessories onto a rail , providing users with versatile and modular firearm capability to accommodate variable field conditions and missions . a dual safety mechanism avoids unintentional release . a streamlined design minimizes the potential for catching foreign objects . | 5 |
the invention relates to a device for operating an optionally rotatable and parkable divider element which may be displaced in a linear and / or curved manner , fixed to at least two running gears , provided with support rollers which run in a running track , of which at least the first running gear is provided with a drive shaft arranged in a direction perpendicular to the running direction thereof , by means of which a drive wheel may be rotated which engages in a toothed element arranged along an inner wall of the running track . according to the invention , the first running gear is provided with an electric motor , arranged between the support rollers , the motor shaft of which is fixed to the drive shaft . | 8 |
the invention relates to a light module comprising a backlit surface element , a light source flatly applied to said surface element or connected thereto and to a light system comprising a plurality of said light modules . | 6 |
a heated bilayer appendage is provided for mounting outboard of an existing non - heated aircraft window . the appendage prevents moisture or frost accumulation on the outboard surface of the appendage so that a clear viewing area is maintained through that portion of the windshield over which the appendage is mounted . the appendage may be provided with an anti - static coating to prevent static charge accumulation on the appendage . | 1 |
a graft includes a flow tubing having a tubing portion defining a flow lumen . the flow lumen of the tubing portion is substantially free of ribs or grooves . a centre line of the flow lumen follows a substantially helical path with a helix angle less than or equal to 65 °. the amplitude of the helix is less than or equal to one half of the internal diameter of the tubing portion . | 0 |
the present invention generally relates to an apparatus for use in a wellbore . the apparatus comprises a top body , a bottom body , and a sleeve mechanically connected to the top and bottom bodies . the sleeve movable between a first position to a second position , whereby in the first position , the top and bottom bodies rotate as one unit and in the second position , the top body rotates independent of the bottom body in a first direction and with the bottom body in a second direction . a method for completing a wellbore is also provided . the method comprises running an assembly and a liner disposed on a drill string into the wellbore . the assembly includes an expander tool , a hydraulically actuated swivel , and a running tool mechanically connected to the liner . the method includes rotating the assembly and the liner as one rotationally locked unit . the method further includes activating the expander tool , expanding the liner into the existing casing , deactivating the expander , and then removing the drill string and running assembly from the wellbore . | 4 |
a header and coil connection assembly is provided for a heat exchanger . the header is comprised of a first section of a generally half cylindrical structure and a second section of a generally half cylindrical structure . the second section has a plurality of openings each of which receives a heat exchanger tube . the heat exchanger tubes are connected to the second section by welding around the opening . | 5 |
Release of code used for comparing Extensiphy to other methods of alignment assembly. Used in the manuscript "Rapid Alignment Updating with Extensiphy". Not under active development. | 9 |
apparatus and method for 3r regeneration of optical digital signals in which a modulator , preferably an electroabsorption modulator , is driven by an electrical clock synchronised with optical input pulses and is located downstream of a 2r regenerator so as to receive its output . because the pulses are reshaped by the 2r regenerator before they are retimed by the modulator , a smaller proportion of the pulse energy is likely to be lost in retiming , and the effect of “ chirp ” from the 2r regenerator may be diminished because the parts of the pulse most affected by it are removed in retiming . | 7 |
a system and method for the detection and three dimensional imaging of absorption and scattering properties of a medium such as human tissue is described . according to one embodiment of the invention , the system directs optical energy toward a turbid medium from at least one source and detects optical energy emerging from the turbid medium at a plurality of locations using at least one detector . the optical energy emerging from the medium and entering the detector originates from the source is scattered by the medium . the system then generates an image representing interior structure of the turbid medium based on the detected optical energy emerging from the medium . generating the image includes a time - series analysis . | 6 |
a radiographic apparatus includes a radiation generating section , a compression plate to compress an object , and a compression plate moving section which moves the compression plate . the apparatus detects the image of radiation generated by the radiation generating section and transmitted through the compression plate and object , thereby executing radiography . at this time , radiography is executed while keeping the object compressed by the compression plate and causing the compression plate moving section to move the compression plate . | 0 |
a client card mail system , comprising : means for storing client information including individual information of clients &# 39 ; code number , name , sex distinction , age , address and telephone number ; means for storing information of the goods for sales company for the sales goods , departments , classes of the goods name , goods codes , prime unit prices , and sales unit prices ; means for storing information of the goods purchased by the clients ; and means for retrieving clients &# 39 ; information of the clients who actually purchased the goods setting the conditions of periods and goods classes from the information of the goods purchased ; and means for outputting and printing the results retrieved . according to the present invention , the clients &# 39 ; taste and living custom can be grasped to enable propaganda activity without waste , and there is provided a client card mail system making use of a method for storage and retrieval of fractionalized data . | 6 |
Addition of input files to accompany Pearson and Loveless (2021), Investigating Strike-Slip Faulting Parallel to the Icelandic Plate Boundary Using Boundary Element Models, Tectonics | 9 |
a method and apparatus for producing a customized jigsaw puzzle is disclosed . the apparatus comprises an image capturing mechanism , such as a camera , that captures one or more images of one or more individuals , animals , or objects or combinations of these posed against a background . a computer that is linked to the mechanism and to a printer is programmed to print an image on flexible sheets having a printable surface . then a press , having a platen carrying a jigsaw puzzle cutting die , when activated uses pressure to laminate together the flexible sheet bearing the printed image and a foam sheet thicker and more rigid than he flexible sheets , setting pressure responsive adhesive material used as a binder to form a laminated product , and substantially simultaneously to cut the laminated product into jigsaw puzzle pieces . | 8 |
an antenna device for a portable radio communication device operable in at least a first and a second frequency band , and comprising a first electrically conductive planar radiating element having a feeding portion connectable to a feed device of the radio communication device , and a second electrically conductive planar radiating element having a grounding portion connectable to ground . a controllable switch is arranged between the first and second radiating elements for selectively interconnecting and disconnecting the radiating elements , wherein the state of the switch being controlled by means of a control voltage input . a first filter is arranged between the feeding portion and the control voltage input , wherein the first filter is arranged to block radio frequency signals . by providing a high pass filter between the first and second generally planar radiating elements provided above a ground plane , quad - band operation is provided with high efficiency in a physically small antenna device . | 7 |
the present invention provides methods for isolating a pha . the method comprises combining the pha , a first solvent and a second solvent to form a combination , the first solvent and the second solvent being capable of forming an azeotrope with the second solvent ; and heating the combination to substantially remove the first solvent from the combination . alternatively , the method comprises combining the pha , a first solvent , a second solvent and a third solvent to form a combination , the first solvent and the second solvent being capable of forming an azeotrope with the third solvent ; and heating the combination to substantially remove the first solvent and the second solvent from the combination . | 2 |
an electronic component has a body ; a metal film formed on the body ; and a tin alloy plating film formed on the metal film . the tin alloy plating film contains sn and at least one additive metal selected from the group consisting of bi , ni , ag , zn and co . | 7 |
in a method and system for searching multiple data sources for objects with certain attributes , wherein the data sources potentially have different data formats , the searching is done by first reading the data in the data sources , storing the data , and then searching the stored data . the method and system preferably includes a user interface with a template for displaying data from data sources , for manually supplementing the data , and for defining search criteria . | 6 |
a plurality of cells installed in a microwave oven reflect the microwaves and improve temperature uniformity of food heated in the oven . the cell includes a reflector which moves with variation in the response of a temperature sensor and varies the concentration of reflected microwaves incident on the food . | 8 |
Context. Several studies have been presented in the last few years applying some kind of automatic processing of data to estimate the fundamental parameters of open clusters. These parameters are then employed in larger scale analyses, for example the structure of the Galaxy's spiral arms. The distance is one of the most straightforward parameters to estimate, yet enormous differences can still be found among published data. This is particularly true for open clusters located more than a few kiloparsecs away. <BR /> Aims: We cross-matched several published catalogs and selected the 25 most distant open clusters (> 9000 pc). We then performed a detailed analysis of their fundamental parameters, with emphasis on their distances, to determine the agreement between the catalogs and our estimates. <BR /> Methods: Photometric and astrometric data from the Gaia EDR3 survey was employed. The data were processed with our own membership analysis code, pyUPMASK, and our package for the automatic estimation of fundamental cluster parameters, ASteCA. <BR /> Results: We find differences in the estimated distances of up to several kiloparsecs between our results and those cataloged, even for the catalogs that show the best matches with ASteCA values. Large differences are also found for the age estimates. As a by-product of the analysis we find that vd Bergh-Hagen 176 could be the open cluster with the largest heliocentric distance cataloged to date. <BR /> Conclusions: Caution is thus strongly recommended when using cataloged parameters of open clusters to infer large-scale properties of the Galaxy, particularly for those located more than a few kiloparsecs away. <P />Table 2 is only available at the CDS via anonymous ftp to <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/">cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr</A> (ftp://130.79.128.5) or via <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/663/A131">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/663/A131</A> | 9 |
the inventive acoustic filter comprises two solid bodies , at least one of which is piezoelectric . said bodies are interconnected in such a way as to form a plane interface between them , acoustic waves being generated by the piezoelectric body by means of an electrical field and being guided by the plane interface between the two solid bodies . the solid bodies are selected wish the objective of ensuring that the acoustic energy of said waves decreases exponentially in the two bodies in a perpendicular direction to the interface , starting from the interface . | 7 |
a method and system for controlling engine speed during a vehicle launch , such vehicle having the engine is coupled to an automatic shifting manual transmission . the method comprises determining a spark timing offset based on one or more of engine speed , a time rate of engine speed , relative air charge , engine coolant temperature , accelerator pedal position , and a time rate of change of accelerator pedal position . a new spark timing is determined as the base spark timing minus the spark timing offset . by adjusting spark timing based primarily on a time rate of change of engine speed , engine speed fluctuations arising during a clutch engagement associated with vehicle launch are largely attenuated . | 5 |
affinity macroligands comprising a reversibly water soluble poly - n - alkylacrylamide linked to a ligand , and their use in the separation of a target substance from a mixture comprising the target substance and other materials are disclosed . preferred amls have number average molar masses of less than 7 , 000 g / mol , mass distributions of less than 1 . 2 and narrow precipitation - solubility temperature interval , typically in the range of 1 - 2 ° c . | 2 |
novel amide derivatives are disclosed . as examples of said amide derivatives are mentioned n - cyclohexyl - n - methyl -- 2 -- 3 , 5 - dibromobenzyl ) amine and n - cyclohexyl - n - methyl -- 2 , 4 - pentadienoylamino )- 3 , 5 - dibromobenzyl ) amine . these amide derivatives have a 5 - lipoxygenase inhibitory activity and are useful as an antiallergic agent . | 0 |
A detailed overview of the knowledge gaps in our understanding of the heliospheric interaction with the largely unexplored Very Local Interstellar Medium (VLISM) are provided along with predictions of with the scientific discoveries that await. The new measurements required to make progress in this expanding frontier of space physics are discussed and include in-situ plasma and pick-up ion measurements throughout the heliosheath, direct sampling of the VLISM properties such as elemental and isotopic composition, densities, flows, and temperatures of neutral gas, dust and plasma, and remote energetic neutral atom (ENA) and Lyman-alpha (LYA) imaging from vantage points that can uniquely discern the heliospheric shape and bring new information on the interaction with interstellar hydrogen. The implementation of a pragmatic Interstellar Probe mission with a nominal design life to reach 375 Astronomical Units (au) with likely operation out to 550 au are reported as a result of a 4-year NASA funded mission study. | 9 |
an electrical heating method and apparatus for minerals wells having a metallic fluid admission section located adjacent a hydrocarbonaceous reservoir of a heterogeneous reservoir that has at least two longitudinally spaced producing intervals having different thermal heat transfer characteristic . the method includes providing a downhole electrically energized heater having at least two independently controlled heating elements spaced longitudinally apart from each other . at least one of the heating elements is positioned near a first of the producing intervals adjacent the fluid admission section . the second of the heating elements is positioned near a second of the producing intervals adjacent the fluid admission section . electrical energy is supplied to each of the heating elements to increase the temperature of the producing interval near each of the heating elements where the temperature is measured adjacent each of the heating elements and the quantity of electrical power supplied to each of the heating elements is controlled in accordance with the thermal transfer characteristic of each of the producing intervals to realize a specific temperature need near each of the heating elements . the apparatus includes a downhole electrically energized heater having at least two independently controlled heater elements . electrical conductors conduct a source of electrical energy located above the ground near the top of the well to the heater elements to independently supply energy to each of the heater elements . a temperature sensor is provided for each of the heater elements to measure the temperature adjacent each of the elements and a control is provided for varying the quantity of electrical energy to supply to each of the heater elements in accordance with a specific temperature near each of the heater elements . | 4 |
a vehicle having an endgate counter balance for use with an endgate of the vehicle , and a method of operating , is disclosed . the endgate counterbalance may include a hinge arm extending from the hinge , an energy storage device and a crank mechanism connected between the hinge arm and the energy storage device . the endgate counterbalance is configured to create a cross - over position for the endgate between closed and fully open where the endgate counterbalance does not exert a rotational bias on the endgate . | 1 |
a roll - up type portable roadside sign of the type normally used with a resilient stand member . a novel warning flag mounting system is disclosed for such sign wherein the warning flags are retained in association with the sign such that they are collapsible with the roll - up sign cross members and remain attached thereto . such mounting is achieved by pivotably attaching the warning flag poles to the substantially vertical cross member of the sign . a rotatable support bracket is also attached to the cross member and includes a pair of spaced curled ends which receive the warning flag poles such that they extend substantially upward and are disengageable therefrom in order to permit collapsing of the sign assembly . the support bracket is rotatable such that it assumes a position substantially collinear with the remainder of the sign components , enabling the entire assembly to be quickly and conveniently stored . an alternative embodiment is described wherein means for mounting a third vertically extending warning flag rod is provided . | 6 |
an airplane model kit comprises one or more wings , integrally formed with temporary frames which are joined to the wings at their periphery , which frames are intended to avoid any deformation of the wings and are provided with imprints and lugs for easy and accurate positioning of the wing with respect to the fuselage or the rest of the model . the frames further comprise a planar surface for ensuring that the frame - wing assembly does not twist and for ensuring the accurate positioning of the different wings with respect to one another . | 0 |
a system and method for constructing an airship hull is described , comprising a plurality of flexible members disposed lengthwise about the perimeter of the airship skin . the flexible members can be held in place in sleeves on the skin of the airship . the ends of the flexible members are drawn toward one another by tensioning means , causing the members to bow outwardly from a central axis and providing a rigid structure for the skin . | 1 |
an hydraulic column choke valve and reamer adapted to hot water heating boilers and the like , permitting maintenance on low water fuel cut - off controls and similar columns without draining , characterized by a universal valve body which interchangeably mounts a reaming assembly and / or choke assembly , the latter of which may be retained in the column after removal of the valve body . the water column choke is adapted to columns of variant horizontal cross section without exchange of the valve body , per se . | 5 |
We investigate the origin of self-absorption in [O I] 63 μm line emission, which is very clearly seen in approximately half of the 12 Galactic giant molecular cloud (GMC)/H II regions observed. For this study, we observed velocity-resolved spectra of photon-dominated region (PDR) and H II region tracers, the [O I] 63 μm, [N II] 205 μm, and CO J = 5-4 and 8-7 lines, with the upGREAT instrument in the 4GREAT configuration on the NASA/DLR Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). To probe the origin of the [O I] absorption and line shape and what they tell us about the physical conditions, we focus on the W3 region, for which we obtained data for eight positions along a line near the H II region W3 A. We derive the foreground column density of low-excitation atomic oxygen to be in the range 2-7 × 10<SUP>18</SUP> $\,{\mathrm{cm}}^{-2}$ . At the position of strongest [O I] emission and greatest absorbing column density, 24% of the oxygen in the PDR is in the form of low-excitation atomic oxygen. We employ the Meudon PDR code to study the chemical and thermal structure of the PDR and to understand the large column density of neutral oxygen throughout the PDR. The reduction in the integrated intensity of the [O I] 63 μm emission is a factor of ≃2-4 in directions with strong [O I] emission. The results from our sample, if general, would significantly impact the use of the [O I] 63 μm line as a tracer of massive star formation and could play a significant role in explaining the "63 μm [O I] deficit" seen in very luminous extragalactic sources. | 9 |
No description provided. | 9 |
a method for identifying extender text tables of an electronic program guide in a dtv is disclosed . in the present invention , the extender text tables are identified by processing an ett section in the same manner as other tables using a value capable of identifying the extender text table sections . particularly , an event_id is input in a table_id_extension within ett sections , so that the ett sections can be identified at a receiving or a transmitting party without parsing the ett sections . | 6 |
the invention relates to a lighting unit , in particular a lighting fixture for ceilings and / or walls comprising a coupled housing frame and a functional frame which is pivotally mounted with respect to the housing frame . a closing device is provided between the housing and functional frames and consists of a specially shaped wire spring which interacts with the rest reception area of the functional frame and comprises a spring leg interacting with the functional frame in a predefined pivoting area under a preload effect . | 5 |
a semiconductor liquid junction photocell using a photoactive electrode comprising gaas has greatly improved solar energy to electrically conversion efficiency when compared to prior art semiconductor liquid junction photocells using gaas electrodes . the improved efficiency is obtained by material , such as ruthenium , cobalt , rhodium or lead , on the electrode surface . efficiency is still further increased by texturizing the surface of the gaas electrode prior to addition of the material . efficiencies under am1 conditions are approximately 12 percent . | 8 |
in mr imaging of a predetermined volume segment of a living examination subject , the examination subject is stimulated with a defined stimulation pattern , mr data of the predetermined volume segment , are acquired , and mr images based on the mr data are generated that depend on the stimulation pattern . the predetermined volume segment is an internal organ or muscle tissue of the examination subject . | 6 |
a design methodology reduces electromigration in integrated circuit joints such as flip - chip bumps by seeking to produce a more uniform current distribution at the interface between the integrated circuit pad and the joint while maintaining an interface form that coincides with standard integrated circuit designs is presented . the design methodology addresses the current distribution at the pad by introducing an intermediate trace routing design between the current delivering trace and the pad that distributes the inflow of current from the trace to multiple points of entry on the pad . the intermediate trace routing design includes an outer trace channel connected to the current delivering trace . a plurality of conductive trace leads connect the outer trace channel to the pad . preferably , each of the plurality of conductive trace leads is characterized by a respective trace impedance so as to distribute equal current flow through each of the leads to the pad . | 7 |
a device and method for impotence correction . a device is implanted inside the body . it is programmable and controllable from outside the body . the press of a button sends a signal which initiates a process which simulates the body &# 39 ; s natural reproductive processes . in a preferred embodiment , a programmable electronic device is implanted under abdominal muscle rectus . an electrical conductor is fixed to the surface of the pelvic splanchnic nerve . stimulation of this nerve by low voltage electrical pulses from the electronic device causes neuromediators release which causes penis arterioles dilation which initiates erection . the electronic device is controlled by a controller operated by the patient or his partner . a second preferred embodiment also provides for emission stimulation . emission is stimulated by electrical excitation of the pelvic plexus nerves from separate conductors from the electronic device . | 0 |
Determining the fraction of nearby dwarf galaxies hosting massive black holes (BHs) can inform our understanding of the origin of "seed" BHs at high redshift. Here we search for signatures of accreting massive BHs in a sample of dwarf galaxies (M <SUB>⋆</SUB> ≤ 3 × 10<SUP>9</SUP> M <SUB>⊙</SUB>, z ≤ 0.15) selected from the NASA-Sloan Atlas (NSA) using X-ray observations from the eROSITA Final Equatorial Depth Survey (eFEDS). On average, our search is sensitive to active galactic nuclei (AGNs) in dwarf galaxies that are accreting at ≳1% of their Eddington luminosity. Of the ~28,000 X-ray sources in eFEDS and the 495 dwarf galaxies in the NSA within the eFEDS footprint, we find six galaxies hosting possible active massive BHs. If the X-ray sources are indeed associated with the dwarf galaxies, the X-ray emission is above that expected from star formation, with X-ray source luminosities of L <SUB>0.5-8 keV</SUB> ~ 10<SUP>39-40</SUP> erg s<SUP>-1</SUP>. Additionally, after accounting for chance alignments of background AGNs with dwarf galaxies, we estimate there are between zero and nine real associations between dwarf galaxies and X-ray sources in the eFEDS field at the 95% confidence level. From this we find an upper limit on the eFEDS-detected dwarf galaxy AGN fraction of ≤1.8%, which is broadly consistent with similar studies at other wavelengths. We extrapolate these findings from the eFEDS sky coverage to the planned eROSITA All-Sky Survey and estimate that upon completion, the all-sky survey could yield as many as ~1350 AGN candidates in dwarf galaxies at low redshift. | 9 |
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